Hermleigh Lawyers

Mr. Pelton has been practicing law for over 37 years (18+ in Houston and 19+ in Abilene). An Abilene native, Mr. Pelton graduated from Abilene High School and McMurry College, now McMurry University. After graduating from McMurry in 1972 with a major in Accounting, he attended the South Texas College of Law while working full-time as the personal accountant for W.B. "Tex" and Sue Fondren Trammell. While going to school, Mr. Pelton was also an enlisted/commissioned soldier in the Texas Army National Guard, with 7+ years of service. He graduated from Infantry Officer Candidate School at Fort Benning, Georgia at...

J. Chris Dean graduated with his J.D. from South Texas College of Law in Houston. From an early age, Chris grew up with the idea that we should always help people during their time of need. As an experienced personal injury attorney, Chris helps others by fighting for the maximum compensation from insurance companies. No matter how serious or complicated an injury is, Chris is always there to help. While his approach always changes depending on the needs of his clients, the end goal is always the same: to help people. Call Chris to discuss your case for free.

Chuck Lanehart is a shareholder in the Lubbock firm of Chappell, Lanehart & Stangl, P.C., where he has practiced law since 1977. He is a 1977 graduate of Texas Tech University School of Law. He is board certified in the field of Criminal Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization.

Chuck is a former director of the Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association. He is co-organizer of the annual TCDLA Declaration of Independence statewide readings and serves on TCDLA’s ethics committee. TCDLA awarded him the President's Commendation for "Outstanding Service to the Citizen Accused" and also honored him with...

I'm passionate about the research and writing intrinsic to Texas and Federal appellate and post-conviction writ work. After growing up in Decatur, Texas, and getting a master's degree in education, my first career found me teaching English in high schools in Decatur and Hallsville, Texas. After much thought, I decided to switch careers and get a law degree at the University of North Texas Dallas College of Law to focus on appellate advocacy. Law was a natural and seemingly inevitable choice as my parents both retired from jobs in the legal realm. I frequently use and sharpen skills, including attention to detail...

Our teams start with a deep understanding of our clients’ business objectives. We share knowledge across practices and regions. We help our clients not only mitigate risk, but also discover opportunity. And each success begins with the same simple question…

How can we help you?

By pooling our energy, talents and resources, we are able to achieve the highest order of excellence in the practice and profession of the law. Through such practice we are able to give back to our communities, and in all things to govern ourselves as members of a free democratic society with responsibilities both to our profession...

Biography of Charles Dunn Lubbock, born in Abilene Texas on February 18, 1955. In 1977, received his BA from Abilene Christian University where he graduated cum laude. Mr. Dunn obtained his Law degree from Texas Tech University School of Law JD in 1980. In the same year, he also received his licensed to practice by the State Bar of Texas. In 1982, admitted to practice before the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas. In 1987, he was admitted to practice before the U.S.Court of Appeals, for the Fifth Circuit and also received his license to practice in...

Rick Dunbar has been helping injured people for over 13 years. Rick has experience in complex personal injury cases involving auto accidents, oil field accidents and medical malpractice. Rick is certified by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization in Personal Injury Trial Law. He obtained his Bachelor of Arts degree in English Literature from the University of Houston. He then obtained his Juris Doctorate from Texas Tech University. Rick has been a member of the Texas Bar Association since 2000.

I am a three time graduate of Texas Tech University. I earned my Bachelor of Arts in Psychology in 2008, a Master’s in Business Administration in 2011, and a Doctorate’s in Jurisprudence in 2011. I have been licensed to practice in all the courts of the State of Texas since 2012. While attending Texas Tech School of Law, I was awarded the coveted Excellence for the Future Award, only given to the students with the highest grade in their class. After a 9 month externship for the Lubbock County Criminal District Attorney’s Office, I formed The...

In Texas, if you are injured in an accident because someone else was negligent, the law entitles you to recover compensation for your medical expenses and related losses. Accidents happen all the time, but if you are injured because of another person’s recklessness, carelessness, or negligence in or near the Waco area, arrange at once to meet with a Waco personal injury attorney at the Kroon Law Firm. The injured victims of negligence are entitled under Texas law to compensation for their medical bills and projected future medical expenses, lost wages and projected future lost wages, personal pain and suffering, and...

Seasoned attorney, Thomason B. Bush is a graduate of both the Texas Tech University School of Law and Texas Tech University Rawls College of Business. Prior to attending college, Thomason developed a passion for business law while working for his family's various small businesses and seeing their entrepreneurial spirit. It is with that spirit in mind that Thomason founded the Law Offices of Thomason B. Bush, PLLC to assist local businesses with their legal needs.

Thomason B. Bush is licensed by the State Bar of Texas and is admitted to practice before the United States District Courts in the Northern...

Troy is from Lubbock, Texas and practices in Lubbock and the surrounding counties. He double majored in Economics and Political Science at Hardin Simmons University before attending Texas Tech University School of Law. He is committed to building his practice by providing his clients with highly personalized attention to their case, communication throughout the process to put the client at ease, and zealous representation for YOUR day in court. Practice Areas: - All Felony and Misdemeanor Charges - Weed and THC Defense, Drug Crimes, DWI, Manslaughter, White Collar Crimes, Theft, Gun Charges, etc. - Expunctions and Orders of Non-Disclosure - Wills, Trusts,...

John Wolf is a criminal defense attorney committed to providing skillful legal representation to individuals facing criminal charges. As a former Assistant District Attorney for Midland County, John understands how criminal cases are prosecuted and uses this expertise to provide his clients with superior representation.

Prior to attending law school, John spent over a decade in law enforcement. He was a federal law enforcement officer with the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms (ATF) and the Immigration and Naturalization Service (INS). He also spent several years as a local law enforcement officer.

Most importantly, as a former prosecutor...

Originally from Kyle, Texas, Mr. Ornelas is a first generation college graduate and a first generation attorney. Licensed in Texas, Cesar Ornelas’s nationwide practice is entirely contingency fee based and consists of a wide variety of catastrophic personal injury and death cases. He has represented countless victims of catastrophic accidents across the United States. Mr. Ornelas has devoted his entire career to giving a voice to the voiceless.

Cesar Ornelas has made it his duty to ensure that the big corporations don’t take advantage of the ordinary individuals. His success in and out of the courtroom translates through his diligence, discipline,...

Attorney Evan Pierce-Jones has been a board certified specialist in criminal law since 1998, and has practiced criminal law almost exclusively since 1986. Evan's practice focuses on serious felony cases, for example, murder, child abuse charges, aggravated assault, drug delivery, and DWI.

Tara Gilmore-Low has worked in the field of personal injury law in Abilene, Texas for several years. Prior to law school she was a paralegal in the same field for nearly 10 years, also in Abilene, Texas. She was raised in the small town of Clyde, Texas just a few miles outside of Abilene. When deciding where to pursue her legal career she had the choice of going to a big city firm or returning to her small town roots to be with her family and the people she loved. She returned to Abilene and has...

Fred Stangl is a longtime Lubbock resident and criminal defense attorney. A graduate of Texas Tech University, for more than 25 years, Stangl has defended clients charged with a variety of crimes. With extensive experience, Stangl is further certified in criminal law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization.

Fred is a partner at Chappell, Lanehart & Stangl, one of the oldest criminal law firms continually operating in the South Plains. Stangl continues to represent clients at trial and out of the courtroom, assists with expunctions and orders of non-disclosure.

Katy received her Bachelor’s Degree from Texas A&M University and her Juris Doctorate from Baylor Law School. Katy has been nominated as a Rising Star in Family Law by Super Lawyers for years 2020, 2021, and 2022. This honor is bestowed to only 2.5% of lawyers each year. A fierce advocate for her clients both in and outside of the courtroom, Katy understands that every family is unique. With that in mind, Katy is committed to providing a customized case plan to address the specifics needs of every client. Practicing exclusively family law, Katy has extensive first-chair trial experience in...

Searching for an experienced business lawyer in Texas or New Mexico? Trying to find an expert real estate attorney in Texas or New Mexico? Looking for legal help with your LLC formation or Business Formations? Brad J. Davidson, a distinguished lawyer practicing in Lubbock, Texas does all of the above and much more in both states. Brad and everyone at his firm is committed to aggressive and responsive representation of its clients. The firm is founded on the principle of responsive representation of clients in litigation, appeals, and general business matters. The firm strives to bring integrity and personal attention to representation of...

Are you searching for a criminal defense attorney in Lubbock who will actively and passionately fight to make sure your rights are protected? If so, look no further than King Law, P.C. Attorney Michael King is devoted to the practice of criminal defense alone, which enables him to truly know the ins and outs of the criminal justice system. Mr. King recognizes that no two cases are alike, and when a client retains the firm’s representation, he works to develop a strong defense that is tailored to fit their specific needs and goals. Attorney King also has experience working for...

Christina’s diverse background, involving her extensive education, small business ownership and personal life, make her an ideal candidate to address a wide range of legal matters. Christina grew up on the South Plains of West Texas and received her Bachelors from Lubbock Christian University in Social Work before going on to Texas Tech University where she received her Doctorate of Jurisprudence and her Master in Public Administration. Christina opened her solo practice in Lubbock in March of 2013 and her satellite office in Levelland in December of 2014 and has two full time staff members. Christina has three...

Ann Manning is the managing shareholder of the Lubbock office. She is Board Certified in Labor and Employment Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization. Her primary concentration is in education, employment and health law including civil litigation in these areas. She has been the president of the Texas Council of School Attorneys and was on the board of directors of the School Law Section of the Texas State Bar.

Born and raised in the heartland of Texas, Matt Zimmerman is not just another attorney. His name has become synonymous with solid legal representation and a beacon of hope within the greater Abilene area's courtrooms. As a civil law and family law attorney, Matt has an extensive portfolio of experience, particularly renowned for his expertise in family law and civil lawsuits as well as courtroom trial experience. Matt's Texas roots have given him the strength and resilience needed to navigate the legal landscape. His education and career are testaments to his commitment to justice and client advocacy. His professional journey is...

Jack D. Hurd is a personal injury lawyer in Abilene, Texas. He dedicates nearly 100% of his practice to representing individuals who have been hurt or killed due to the negligence of others.

Having been a former prosecutor and now a defense attorney for roughly the same amount of time, I believe that I possess the ability to see the strengths and weaknesses of both sides of a case.

At trial, it is important that you have a skilled and seasoned advocate representing your interests. I have tried more than 100 jury trials and handled countless motions and other court hearings. I know what works in front of a jury and a judge and what doesn't.

I'm here to help you navigate your criminal case through the system to...