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Jeffery Howard Shore
Dallas County, TX Attorney with 43 years of experience
(844) 961-4959
8350 North Central Expressway
Suite 1700
Dallas, TX 75206
Divorce and Family
SMU Dedman School of Law
Jeff is an experienced litigator, mediator, and collaborative law attorney. He manages the full range of family law issues, with special capabilities in high-net-worth business and complex property cases.
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Rasha Zeyadeh
Dallas County, TX Attorney with 8 years of experience
8750 N Central Expy #1600
Dallas, TX 75231
Employment and Personal Injury
Texas Tech University School of Law
Rasha divides her practice between labor and employment litigation and compliance and personal injury and premises liability defense. Rasha began her career at an employee-side labor and employment firm, where she represented plaintiffs in cases involving federal and state discrimination and retaliation, the Family and Medical Leave Act, the Fair Labor Standards Act, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act, the Texas Workforce Commission, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, the Occupational Health and Safety Administration, the National Labor Relations Act, breach of contract, non-competition agreements, and other statutes and regulatory bodies. Rasha’s background as an employee-side attorney has been an advantageous...
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Jacqueline Carol Johnson
Dallas County, TX Lawyer with 31 years of experience
Free ConsultationBusiness
University of Texas School of Law
I have over 25 years of experience as a litigator and am a former national co-chair of Littler Mendelson’s Unfair Competition and Trade Secrets Practice Group. From employment disputes to trade secret protection, wrongful competition, business mediation and litigation, and drafting and enforcement of non-compete agreements, I have truly seen it all.
I have dealt with high-profile cases that give me unique and unparalleled expertise and insight. Combined with my one-of-a-kind talent for creative problem solving and “out of the box” thinking, I am able to craft successful resolutions to complex legal problems.
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Austin Forrest Hartley
Denton County, TX Lawyer with 11 years of experience
Free ConsultationBusiness and Personal Injury
Texas Tech University School of Law
Austin assists Plaintiffs, Defendants, and transactional clients in a variety of matters and disputes. He is uniquely situated to handle opposing counsel no matter the sophistication or size of his adversary. Austin has significant trial experience and has been successful in obtaining favorable verdicts on behalf of his clients in a variety of matters. He utilizes his large law firm experience while drawing on his client-centered results-driven experiences gained at smaller law firms.
Austin prides himself on being accessible to his clients and is committed to pursuing results that exceed expectations. His intent with every person whom he represents is to...
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Stephen Clark
Dallas County, TX Lawyer with 6 years of experience
Divorce, Family and Personal Injury
St. Mary's University School of Law and London School of Economics International Law
Mr. Clark provides outstanding legal services in the areas of family law and personal injury matters, and he makes himself available to take your calls and answer client questions seven days a week. The firm represents individuals living in Dallas, Collin, Denton, Tarrant, Rockwall, Kaufman, and Ellis Counties. Mr. Clark is also licensed to practice in the Northern District of Texas' United States District Court. Whether you are going through a divorce, settling a business matter, or fighting for compensation following a major injury, you can rest assured that as a client of Clark Law Group, your legal team will...
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Charles Arthur Bennett
Dallas County, TX Attorney with 10 years of experience
Free ConsultationPersonal Injury
SMU Dedman School of Law
Charles Bennett is a personal injury lawyer and a trial consultant. In 2019, cases he consulted on won over $35,000,000.00 in 8 verdicts. He has personally tried cases to verdict for personal injury plaintiffs, criminal prosecution, and criminal defense. Charles is the principal attorney for Bennett Injury Law. He specializes in commercial/18-wheeler crashes, wrongful death and catastrophic injury, traumatic brain damage, motor vehicle crashes, and workplace injuries. Charles is known as a tough, aggressive litigator who uses the tools of the law to put maximum pressure on the defense to force them into either paying full value for a case...
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Robert Epstein
Dallas County, TX Attorney with 17 years of experience
Arbitration & Mediation, Divorce and Family
The Catholic University of America Columbus School of Law
Robert Epstein is an experienced family law attorney with the strategic capabilities, creativity, and intense drive to resolve challenging cases both in and out of the courtroom. He guides clients with diverse goals and financial circumstances through all types of family law matters. Clients
count on Epstein to outhustle adversaries and create proactive game plans to maintain control of their cases and resolve them favorably. Epstein’s constant communication and supportive nature are highly valued by clients. He has received numerous awards throughout his career.
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Brian Andrade
Dallas County, TX Attorney with 13 years of experience
Free ConsultationDivorce and Family
SMU Dedman School of Law
I am a family law attorney in the Dallas Fort Worth area. I handle divorce, child custody, enforcement of orders, and just about anything involving the family.
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Isaac Shutt
Dallas County, TX Lawyer with 14 years of experience
Free ConsultationElder, Estate Planning and Probate
Southern Methodist University
Attorney Isaac Shutt focuses his law practice on Wills, Legal Trust creation, Probate Law, and help with Estates, primarily in Dallas County and Collin County Texas. He is passionate about assisting families with the necessary legal process to distribute property after the death of a family member. Mr. Shutt genuinely cares for every client and strives to make Wills, Probate, and Estate Administration as affordable and simple as possible.
Mr. Shutt’s Qualifications And Memberships:
Isaac Shutt is licensed to practice law in the State of Texas.
Southern Methodist University, Dedman School of Law, juris doctor, Cum Laude
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Julie E. Johnson
Dallas County, TX Lawyer with 33 years of experience
Free ConsultationArbitration & Mediation and Personal Injury
Since 1991, attorney Julie Johnson has represented thousands of people in the Dallas-Fort Worth area. As a seasoned trial lawyer, she provides highly effective courtroom representation along with unmatched settlement results for her clients. She handles a broad spectrum of legal matters, including cases that involve personal injury, including car, truck, and motorcycle accidents, Due to her vast experience she often serves as a mediator to facilitate settlement of a wide variety of disputes. If you have been injured in a life changing car crash, suffered a serious fall and injury or have been hurt on the...
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Barry S. Hersh
Dallas County, TX Attorney with 26 years of experience
12377 Merit Dr
#880
Dallas, TX 75251
Employment
The University of Texas School of Law
Described by one of Texas' premier law firms as a "real go-getter who is tenacious and effective," Barry consistently ranks as a favorite choice among individuals and small businesses confronted with workplace disputes. In 2006, Barry earned the distinction of being named as one of D Magazine's “Best Lawyers under 40 in Dallas." Texas lawyers named Barry a “Texas Super Lawyer Rising Star” in 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, and 2013. He is named a "Texas Super Lawyer" for Employment Litigation - Plaintiffs for 2014, 2015, 2016 and 2017. In 2016 and 2017, D Magazine recognized...
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Arnold Augur Spencer
Dallas County, TX Lawyer with 30 years of experience
Criminal Defense and White Collar Crime
The University of Texas School of Law
Experienced federal criminal trial lawyer. A former federal prosecutor in Texas. Exclusively practicing in federal criminal court. Lead counsel in hundreds of federal criminal cases. Specializes in mail and wire fraud, bank fraud, securities fraud, money laundering, health care fraud, conspiracy, and cryptocurrency violations. Extensive experience in federal forfeiture matters, having handled hundreds of forfeiture matters over 25 years. Served as Asset Forfeiture Chief at the United States Attorney's Office. Representing clients involved in cryptocurrency businesses since 2015.
Attorney Spencer is also practicing in white collar crimes defense, and cryptocurrency compliance.
Client focused. Results focused.
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Zachary Herbert
Dallas County, TX Attorney with 15 years of experience
Free ConsultationPersonal Injury
Pepperdine University School of Law
Zach was born and raised in Dallas, TX. After graduating from Pepperdine University School of Law, Zach joined the United States Marine Corps as a Judge Advocate, or Military Lawyer. He served as a Criminal Defense Counsel for the busiest trial shop in the Department of Defense, and won countless victories for his clients in and out of the courtroom. He was recognized for his service to his clients by receiving the Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal at the end of his tour.
After leaving the Marine Corps, Zach quickly established himself as a tenacious personal injury trial attorney. He...
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Carson Epes Steinbauer
Denton County, TX Lawyer with 30 years of experience
Divorce and Family
St. Mary's University School of Law
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Russell Reynolds
Denton County, TX Attorney with 24 years of experience
Free ConsultationMedical Malpractice, Nursing Home and Personal Injury
Thomas M. Cooley Law School
Russell Reynolds earned his Juris Doctor from Thomas M. Cooley Law School and was admitted to the State Bar of Texas in 2000. Additionally, he is admitted to practice before the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas. Russell earned his undergraduate degree in Healthcare Administration at Texas State University and worked in hospital administration for over five years at a large healthcare facility in Texas. In the hospital setting, Russell became familiar with the healthcare process and assisting people who were battling their worst illness or injury. This experience served a natural foundation for Russell to spend...
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Waren Price
Denton County, TX Lawyer with 28 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, DUI & DWI and Juvenile
Southern Methodist University
Waren Price has successfully represented the people of north Texas for more than 20 years. His experience includes the prosecution and defense of all types of state criminal cases and the defense and prosecution of serious personal injury and wrongful death cases. He now maintains a trial practice dedicated to protecting the rights of individuals and their families. He does not represent corporations or the government. He represents people just like you.
Mr. Price has a track record of great results for his clients. He takes great pride in this record of accomplishments and wants the same for you in your...
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Hunter Biederman
Denton County, TX Attorney with 21 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, DUI & DWI and Juvenile
University of Florida
I am a DWI trial attorney who focuses my practice on DWI defense. As a former Assistant District Attorney in Collin County, I have handled hundreds of DWI cases from the side of a prosecutor. I have also handled DWI 2nd's, Felony DWI's, Intoxication Assault, and even Intoxication Manslaughter cases. . . Very few attorneys can say that.
The knowledge I have gained is absolutely crucial in order to effectively present a defense for someone charged with DWI or an Intoxication offense.
I graduated from the University of Florida with Honors, and graduated Cum Laude from the University of Florida School of...
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Billy Jack Stovall II
Collin County, TX Lawyer with 26 years of experience
Free ConsultationCannabis Law, Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI and Domestic Violence
University of Oklahoma College of Law
Raised in Guadalajara, Jalisco, and the Oklahoma City area, Attorney Bill J. Stovall is fluent in Spanish and able to offer bilingual services. He spent 2 years as a Dallas County Prosecutor, honing his skills as a trial lawyer, after which he left to begin his own private practice. Since first opening in 2001, the Law Office of Bill J. Stovall has been nationally recognized for his exemplary abilities and courtroom expertise. He is a member of the Dallas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association, the Collin County Bar Association, the Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association, and the National Criminal Defense Lawyers...
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Clint Joseph Westhoff
Dallas County, TX Attorney with 26 years of experience
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Carmiann S. Céspedes
Dallas County, TX Lawyer
Free ConsultationDivorce, Family, Immigration and Tax
University of Puerto Rico - Río Piedras
I offer services in U.S. immigration law worldwide and divorce cases in Puerto Rico. In my immigration practice I dedicate my days to helping couples obtain K1 visas and their corresponding adjustment of status. Waivers (601A), removal of conditions petitions and naturalization procedures are also part of my daily work. I also have hands on experience with employment based immigration as for example, TN and H1B visas. Additionally, I have extensive experience handling U visa petitions. I have helped thousands of people worldwide in their cases in USCIS and U.S. Embassies and Consulates. In my practice in Puerto Rico I...
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Hayley Collins
Collin County, TX Lawyer with 14 years of experience
Divorce and Family
Saint Louis University School of Law
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Paul Dennis Key
Collin County, TX Attorney with 29 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, DUI & DWI and Domestic Violence
St. Mary's University School of Law
Paul Key is a criminal defense attorney in McKinney, Texas, representing clients in all variety criminal matters, primarily in Collin County. Mr. Key's first legal experience was in the U.S. Army as a JAG, where he served for a total of 8 years. After leaving active duty in 2000, Mr. Key joined the Collin County Criminal District Attorney's Office, where he served as a trial prosecutor and the Chief of the Domestic Violence Division. In 2003, Mr. Key established his private practice. Mr. Key has successfully defended clients and obtain not guilty verdicts on everything from misdemeanor...
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Brandy Austin
Tarrant County, TX Lawyer with 16 years of experience
Free ConsultationDivorce, Estate Planning, Family and Personal Injury
Baylor Law School
Brandy Austin is a founding member of the firm. Her practice specializes in personal injury, family law, small business litigation, and wills and probate. Brandy attended East Carolina University in Greenville, N.C. for her undergraduate degree. She majored in both English and Political Science. She went on to attend Baylor Law School and successfully completed Baylor's prestigious Practice Court program. She was part of Baylor's National Client Counseling Team and participated in their Moot Court Competition. Brandy went on to defend clients sued for medical malpractice, products liability, and personal injury. She has represented numerous clients at depositions,...
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Jeff Williams
Tarrant County, TX Attorney with 13 years of experience
Free ConsultationIP, Patents and Trademarks
Texas Wesleyan University School of Law - Texas Wesleyan University
Jeff is a registered Patent Attorney with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. He is primarily from the western United States but has lived overseas for a number of years.
He received a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from Arizona State University in 2005. He was an engineer for a number of years at a number of large corporations before pursuing his law degree. He graduated from Texas A&M University School of Law (formerly Texas Wesleyan University School of Law) with a J.D. in 2010. By combining his education and prior work experience into the field...
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Roy Lee Reeves
Collin County, TX Attorney with 24 years of experience
Bankruptcy, Divorce and Family
Baylor Law School
"Simply getting a client to the finish line is not enough . . . Attorneys must give the client the respect they need to build confidence and dignity so that the next stage of their lives will be better."
It all starts with a call to 972-596-4000.
Roy Reeves' focus is on protecting families in Collin County Texas who are facing family or serious financial issues. These two areas of the law go hand in hand. Both are very personal, emotionally charged, and in both areas the Client needs someone who will be aggressive in protecting the client's...
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Neil Edward Pask
Collin County, TX Lawyer with 40 years of experience
5900 S Lake Forest Drive
Suite 410
McKinney, TX 75070
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, DUI & DWI and Domestic Violence
SMU Dedman School of Law
Dallas criminal defense attorney Neil Pask devotes himself exclusively to representing individuals accused of criminal offenses. For the past 30 years, Neil has been at the center of the criminal justice system. He was a prosecutor in the Dallas County District Attorney's office for 17 years and Judge of Dallas County Criminal Court No. 2 for four years. For the past 10 years, he has aggressively defended individuals accused of criminal offenses.
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Waled Aly Elsaban
Dallas County, TX Attorney
Immigration
University of Kansas School of Law
Waled Elsaban is the Managing Partner of the Elsaban Law Firm PLLC. Our practice primarily focuses on removal defense, family-sponsored, and humanitarian-based immigration law.
Notably, the Law Firm handles cancellation of removal, asylum, complex waivers, U visa, VAWA, TPS, naturalization, diversity (green card) lottery. Waled holds a comprehensive understanding of how a criminal conviction could adversely impact the immigrant’s admissibility.
Waled is a zealous advocate and a compassionate defender of foreign nationals who cannot speak for themselves. He has a solid grasp of the current challenges faced by the immigrants, and the intolerable social, economic and psychological toll endured by the immigrant’s...
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Bridget M. Eyler
Dallas County, TX Attorney with 28 years of experience
(214) 540-7750
511 East John Carpenter Freeway
Suite 500
Irving, TX 75062
Free ConsultationAdministrative, Criminal Defense and Health Care
Oklahoma City University School of Law
Bridget Eyler is an experienced and aggressive trial attorney. She is highly knowledgeable in occupational and professional license defense and health care law cases e.g. nursing license defense, physician license defense, pharmacy license defense and many other health care occupations license defense cases. She is also experienced in criminal defense, as well as many other areas of law.
Bridget has successfully handled hundreds of cases throughout her legal career. Throughout her legal career, Bridget has gained an expertise with health care law and health care professionals.
In 2008, Bridget was employed as a Corporate Compliance Manager...
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Theda Page
Denton County, TX Attorney with 38 years of experience
Bankruptcy, Divorce and Family
University of Pittsburgh School of Law
Théda Page's practice of law is motivated by the desire to help people through difficult circumstances. She spends time with her clients in order to understand their needs so that she can provide them with comprehensive and quality representation. Théda was a child of divorce, has gone through a divorce herself, and is a stepmother, giving her the unique, first-hand understanding of family dynamics and emotions that come up in difficult family situations.
After graduating from law school at the age of 24, Théda W. Page began her career in bankruptcy and family law. In 1986, she represented debtors for a...
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Christopher Matthew Chenault
Tarrant County, TX Attorney with 9 years of experience
Free ConsultationPersonal Injury
Texas Tech University School of Law
Christopher Chenault is a dedicated pre-litigation personal injury attorney at McCormick Lawrence, where he has been serving since May 2023. With a robust background in personal injury law, Mr. Chenault brings a wealth of experience and a client-focused approach to his role. He is committed to securing fair compensation for individuals injured in various accidents, including motor vehicle and pedestrian incidents. His responsibilities include negotiating with insurance companies, ensuring that his clients receive the best possible representation.
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Jennette E DePonte
Denton County, TX Lawyer with 29 years of experience
Business, Employment, Insurance Claims and Personal Injury
South Texas College of Law
Jennette E. DePonte is a Partner at the McCathern office in Frisco, Texas. Mrs. DePonte has an extensive litigation and trial background, having tried numerous cases in state and federal courts in Texas. Her practice focuses on litigation involving employer-employee relations. Specifically, she has litigated tort and non-subscriber claims, employment-related torts, ERISA claims, discrimination, harassment and retaliation claims, wage and hour claims and collective actions, and civil rights claims under state and federal law.
Mrs. DePonte has defended national and regional employers in a wide range of employment-related issues, represented employers before numerous federal and state agencies, and handled trials and...
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Addyson Moylan
Tarrant County, TX Attorney with 3 years of experience
Free ConsultationPersonal Injury
South Texas College of Law
Addyson Angers Moylan is a distinguished pre-litigation personal injury attorney at the McCormick Law Firm, where she is consistently praised by clients being a zealous advocate. She earned her Bachelor's degree from Texas A&M University and obtained her Juris Doctor from South Texas College of Law. Addyson is licensed to practice law in both Texas and Minnesota, demonstrating her extensive legal expertise and commitment to providing exceptional legal services.
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Ryan Strobel
Tarrant County, TX Attorney with 2 years of experience
Free ConsultationPersonal Injury
University of Oklahoma College of Law
Attorney Ryan Strobel is a pre-litigation personal injury attorney at McCormick Lawrence. With a BS in Business Administration and Finance from the University of Arkansas and a JD from the University of Oklahoma College of Law, Ryan brings a unique blend of business acumen and legal expertise to his practice.
Throughout his time at McCormick Lawrence, Mr. Strobel has consistently received praise from clients. He ensures that clients receive prompt attention and updates on their cases, instilling confidence and trust in his representation. Mr. Strobel’s negotiation skills further enhance his ability to advocate effectively for his clients' interests. Whether engaging with...
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Michelle Lyn Poblenz
Dallas County, TX Lawyer with 27 years of experience
Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Divorce and Family
Texas Wesleyan University School of Law - Texas Wesleyan University
When clients seek my assistance, it is often during challenging and uncertain times in their lives. They come to me in search of guidance and clarity, wanting to understand what they can expect throughout the legal process. My primary objective is to lend an empathetic ear and offer comprehensive support, guiding them step by step through the complexities of their situation. With 25 years of experience, I firmly believe that honesty is paramount when dealing with such weighty matters, so I adopt a transparent approach with my clients, ensuring that all the cards are laid on the table. Even in...
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Adam Steele
Tarrant County, TX Attorney
Free ConsultationPersonal Injury
University of California College of the Law, San Francisco
Attorney Adam Steele, is a personal injury attorney at McCormick Lawrence, licensed in Oklahoma. Adam's legal journey is marked by a robust and diverse professional background, coupled with an exceptional academic foundation.
Graduating from the University of California Law San Francisco in 2021, Adam has cultivated a rich portfolio of experience. He has worked as a policy researcher for a United Nations' non-profit organization and the Space Generation Advisory Council. His early career included a pivotal role as a summer legal clerk at a labor and employment law firm, where he contributed directly to the 2018 Instacart labor code violation class...
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Ricky Recordo Robinson Jr.
Tarrant County, TX Lawyer
Free ConsultationInsurance Claims and Personal Injury
Southern University Law Center
Mr. Robinson is a personal injury attorney at McCormick Law Firm.
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Persia Pourabbas
Tarrant County, TX Lawyer with 9 years of experience
Free ConsultationPersonal Injury
St. Mary's University School of Law
Persia is a Dallas native, born and raised in Plano, Texas. After graduating from high school, she went on to attend the University of Texas at Austin and fulfilled her dream of becoming a Longhorn. There, she double majored in History and Sociology and earned her Bachelor of Arts from UT in 2012. She then went on to attend law school at St. Mary’s University School of Law in San Antonio, Texas. Persia passed the Texas bar exam in 2016 and began practicing soon after. In 2017, she was admitted to practice in the Northern District of Texas as well....
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Wesley Chad Muniz
Tarrant County, TX Lawyer with 10 years of experience
Free ConsultationInsurance Claims and Personal Injury
St. Mary's University School of Law
Wesley Muniz is a San Antonio attorney at the McCormick Law Firm. Mr. Muniz represents injured individuals in motor vehicle accidents.
Prior to joining the McCormick Law Firm, Mr. Muniz worked for several firms in the San Antonio area.
Mr. Muniz received his Juris Doctorate from St. Mary's University.
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Patrisia Marquez
Tarrant County, TX Lawyer
Free ConsultationInsurance Claims and Personal Injury
Texas Southern University Thurgood Marshall School of Law
Ms. Marquez is a personal injury attorney at McCormick Law Firm.
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Thadeus Brzozowski
Tarrant County, TX Attorney with 4 years of experience
Free ConsultationPersonal Injury
St. Mary's University School of Law
Thadeus Brzozowski is a pre-litigation personal injury attorney at McCormick Lawrence, based in San Antonio. In his role, Mr. Brzozowski is dedicated to representing clients who have been injured due to accidents and negligence, working tirelessly to secure the compensation they deserve. He maintains a focus on providing compassionate and effective legal support to his clients.
Mr. Brzozowski earned his Juris Doctor from St. Mary’s University School of Law. His education, combined with his commitment to justice makes Mr. Brzozowski a vital member of the McCormick Lawrence team and a trusted advocate for those seeking legal assistance in personal injury cases.