Fresno Lawyers

Houston Attorney Pete Patterson has been practicing law in the state of Texas for over 25 years, with a focus on oil and gas law, business litigation, and personal injury cases. Mr. Patterson was admitted to the State Bar of Texas in 1990 after receiving his J.D. from the University of Houston Law Center, where he was inducted into the prestigious Order of the Barristers. In his legal career, Mr. Patterson has amassed over $150 million in verdicts, settlements, judgments, and recoveries for his clients. He maintains membership in a number of respected associations, including the American Board of Trial...

Clay is Board Certified in Personal Injury Trial Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization. Clay has practiced solely in the field of catastrophic injury and wrongful death since graduating from law school. His practice has been limited to the representation of victims. Over the past twenty-four years, Clay has successfully settled or tried to verdict cases in the areas of vehicular negligence, medical malpractice, construction site accidents, workplace injury, premises liability, and commercial trucking and a nationwide business loss case (suits filed in a dozen different states) involving defective truck engines sold to trucking companies. Clay represented dozens of...

Board certified specialist in Construction Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization.

A Houston based criminal defense firm specializing in DWI, drug charges, sex crimes, assault, theft and other felony charges.

Joel Simon is a member in Fernelius Simon PLLC and has been with the firm since its inception. Previously, Joel was a senior associate in the litigation department at Fulbright & Jaworski LLP from 2004 to 2010. In his career, Joel has achieved numerous trial and appellate court victories for plaintiffs and defendants in state and federal court. At his former firm, Joel was routinely selected to serve as the only associate on multiple trial teams, including the teams that handled three jury trials arising out of one of the largest refinery explosions on the Gulf...

In January 2010, Steve Fernelius founded Fernelius Alvarez PLLC. Steve is a managing member of the firm which is now named Fernelius Simon PLLC. Previously, Steve was a partner in the Houston office of Fulbright & Jaworski LLP—from January 2001 to 2010 and an associate from 1991 to 2001. Steve Fernelius has extensive experience in the development and trial of mass-tort litigation and other high-profile cases. Given the size and complexity of the matters in which Steve has been involved, he has developed considerable skill in managing large teams of legal professionals, often including multiple law firms, in...

Ryan Perdue joined Fernelius Simon PLLC in 2010. Previously, Ryan was a shareholder at a well-respected litigation boutique. He has extensive litigation experience practicing before state and federal courts and administrative tribunals and has helped his clients obtain a number of notable results.

Brannon joined Fernelius Simon PLLC as a partner in 2015. Previously, Brannon was a litigation partner with the Houston office of King & Spalding, an Am Law 50 firm where he practiced from 1999 to 2015. His practice includes business disputes, personal injury, environmental litigation, construction disputes, toxic torts and product liability. He represents both plaintiffs and defendants. Texas Monthly magazine has recognized him as a rising star on multiple occasions. Brannon has litigated matters in federal and state courts across the United States. He also has significant experience with arbitrations.

Rod de Llano has dedicated more than 20 years to advocating for victims of asbestos exposure, mesothelioma, and their families. A graduate of Princeton University with a Bachelor’s Degree in Economics, he has leveraged his extensive education and legal expertise to fight for justice. With over two decades of legal practice, Rod de Llano continues to serve his clients from his Houston, Texas office, providing compassionate and relentless representation. Find out more information here: https://dandell.com/ https://www.mesotheliomalawyercenter.org/

John T. Kovach focuses his practice on criminal defense, personal injury, and civil disputes, including divorces, and breach of contract disputes. Mr. Kovach has conducted jury trials across the State of Texas, including Harris County, Dallas County, Hidalgo County, and El Paso County. Mr. Kovach is passionate in advocating for his clients and tenacious in the courtroom. His work primarily focuses in Harris County, Fort Bend County, Brazoria County, Galveston County, Wharton County, and Montgomery County, but Mr. Kovach handles cases across Texas.

As a former clerk at the Harris County District Attorney’s Office, Mr. Kovach is experienced in the Texas...

When you’ve been injured in an auto accident, there are many questions and concerns that come up. Who will pay my medical bills? How am I going to fix the damage to my property? Is my employer liable if I was injured on the job? Can I recover loss wages and or loss of earning capacity? Can I recover for scarring or future disabilities? Can I recover exemplary damages for gross negligent conduct? No matter what type of injury or how the accident occurred, worrying about legal options is one thing you don’t have to be concerned with. Trial lawyer...

JaPaula C. Kemp is an accomplished lawyer and advocate in the State of Texas with over 10 years of litigation experience. She began her career as an associate of Washington & Associates law firm under super lawyer Craig A. Washington. She has worked on a multitude of civil, criminal, family, and employment discrimination cases. JaPaula is passionate about providing quality legal services and dedicated to the legal profession and the practice of law. She stands firm in seeking justice and equality for the clients she represents.

Arthur Lee "Lance" McLain is a Graduate of Texas Christian University and South Texas College of Law. He focuses on Elder Law, Estate Planning, and Probate matters in Houston, Texas.

Anthony Spaeth is a construction lawyer and mediator based in Houston. He has roofed residential and commercial structures, was once a passable framer and worked for a year as a mason's helper. Anthony received Board Certification in Construction Law (’16). Thomson Reuters named him a Texas Super Lawyer® by in 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022 and 2023. The University of Texas Plan II Honors Program (BA ’93) The University of Texas School of Law (JD ’00) Anthony often speaks at events related to construction and litigation.

Since 2007, Angela Stout has practiced law with an emphasis on family law. Ms. Stout is very active within the legal community and the Houston community. She is a member of the Burta Rhoads Raborn Family Law American Inn of Court, Association of Women Attorneys, and the Junior League of Houston. She also serves on the Board of Directors for the Family Law Section of the Houston Bar Association

Experienced trial attorney dedicated to preserving your rights.

What is your opinion regarding clients educating themselves on legal issues? I believe that one of my roles as an attorney is to educate my clients about their case. For clients to make decisions about their lives, they need to understand the legal issues in their lawsuits. They need to know what their rights are, what their options are, and what different things to expect both during the process of the lawsuit and as possible outcomes. It is my job to discuss these matters with my clients and to educate them. Are you willing to review documents prepared by clients?...