Hye Lawyers

I am Elise Smith, a dedicated attorney at Smith & Smith Advocates, where I focus on civil rights and federal litigation. My practice primarily involves representing individuals in complex federal cases, particularly those concerning constitutional violations, §1983 claims, and civil rights issues. I am committed to advocating for individuals whose rights have been violated by government entities, law enforcement, or other state actors. I firmly believe that the courtroom is a crucial arena for effecting change. My approach to each case is driven by a relentless pursuit of justice, especially for those whose voices have been muted by systemic abuses of...

Meet me, Attorney John MacDonald – a force to be reckoned with in the legal field, driven by an unparalleled commitment and a relentless pursuit of justice for my clients. Over the years, I have skillfully handled the intricacies of legal challenges, consistently achieving favorable results for my clients while vigorously defending their rights in front of judges and referees throughout Comal County and beyond. My approach is bold yet compassionate, ensuring that every client feels listened to, understood, and empowered. In the realm of estate planning, you can trust me to bring not just knowledge, but also heart to every...

Jennifer represents clients in adoptions, premarital planning and estate planning.

I have been interested in the law since my childhood experiences required me to attend annual corporate meetings and estate planning sessions with my parents. It was there that I was first introduced to the concepts of estate planning in action. After graduation from St. Mary's School of Law I knew that being from a entrepreneurial family I wanted to start my own practice in the areas of Estate Planning and Probate. I wanted to create legacies and peace of mind and this was the route to take. In my practice I make it...

Dan focuses on real estate litigation and transactions, estate planning and probate, and general civil litigation matters. He draws on his experience as a former County Court at Law Judge in Hays County handling thousands of civil and criminal matters. He is an AV-Preeminent rated lawyer by Martindale-Hubbell and recognized as a Texas Super Lawyer® (a Thompson Reuters rating service) in the area of General Litigation. He served as law clerk to Justice Davie L. Wilson of the First Court of Appeals in Houston before practicing for several years in the commercial litigation section a large Austin-based law firm. He is...

Doreen Appiah is a personal injury attorney at the McCormick Law Firm.

Graham E. Sutliff grew up in San Angelo, Texas in a family of six. From an early age, in this close-knit West Texas town, he learned the value of hard work, determination and fighting for what is right. Graham and his now partner Hank, who became friends at age four, found an early interest in the law by playing in the halls of the Tom Green County Courthouse. As a young man, his interest in the law continued to grow and he set out to find a way to use this passion to help others. At the University of Mississippi, after...

Mr. Sanchez is licensed in Texas and Nevada and practices law in both states. He began his legal career working for a mid-sized law firm in Las Vegas, Nevada practicing in corporate law, business structuring, and estate planning. Mr. Sanchez taught seminars on Asset Protection, Tax and Estate Planning, and business strategies for companies around the country.

After several years he decided to go on his own, opening his own practice that handles personal injury law, family law and civil litigation. After years of practice, he decided to move back to his hometown of New Braunfels, Texas and open...

When you retain fifth-generation attorney Patrick O’Fiel to represent you in your legal matter, you can rest assured knowing he will personally be handling your matter from start to finish. His success is attributable to his knowledge, aggressive representation, dedication to his clients, and the personal attention and service he provides. With more than 10 years of legal experience and the extensive skill and knowledge gained through being a fifth-generation lawyer, Mr. O’Fiel believes in aggressively representing his clients. You can count on the aggressive pursuit of your claim or legal goals, as well as the aggressive protection of your rights. You...

Professional Licenses and Court Admissions: U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit, United States District Court for the Western and Northern Districts of Texas, United States Patent & Trademark Office, all Courts of the State of Texas.

Education: Doctor of Jurisprudence, cum laude, from the University of Houston, Master of Science in Electrical Engineering and Bachelor of Electrical Engineering, with honor, from the Georgia Institute of Technology.

Legal Experience: Specializing in Patent Law, including patent drafting, prosecution and procurement, in the United States and in other countries. Technical areas of expertise include wireless communications, digital signal...

I was born in Washington, D.C., and spent the first 10 years of my life on the east coast before moving to Texas in 1990. We settled in League City, Texas, where I went to elementary through high school before attending the University of Texas at Austin. In 2002, I finished my undergraduate education at Baylor University, where I obtained a Bachelor of Arts in Journalism with a concentration in Public Relations. In 2006, I obtained my J.D. from the University of Tulsa and was admitted to the Texas Bar in 2007. My loving and beautiful wife, Jill, is...

Mr. Cronin has represented an array of clients, including both Plaintiffs and Defendants, in California State and Federal District Court. Prior to joining the firm, Mr. Cronin was an Attorney in San Diego, California at a number of insurance defense and plaintiff’s personal injury firms. Throughout his legal career, he has successfully resolved numerous cases involving complex business, personal injury, and professional liability matters, as well as various other issues. During this time, he has gained extensive experience in handling pre-litigation matters, as well as all aspects of litigation, including conducting/defending countless depositions, successfully arguing dispositive Motions, and resolving disputed...

Melissa Dumas is an personal injury attorney at the McCormick Law Firm. Originally from Indiana, she completed her undergrad at Indiana University. She majored in Criminal Justice with a minor in Art History. Ms. Dumas then went on to receive her Juris Doctorate from John Marshall Law School. Ms. Dumas has worked for several Personal Injury law firms in the San Antonio area. She is known for being an aggressive advocate for her clients. Ms. Dumas has lived in the San Antonio area for 10 years. She is married, and has two children.

As the founder and Managing Partner of Batrice Law Firm, Paul Batrice has spent the past fifteen years fighting on behalf of ordinary people and aggressively pursuing just compensation for injured Texans. Over the course of his career, Paul has helped thousands of people obtain millions of dollars in settlements and judgements. While in law school, Paul was heavily recruited by high-ranking firms in Miami, New York, and Dallas. As a result, he gained experience defending some of the largest companies in the world. His goals in the legal field never aligned with the corporate interests of these companies, however, which...

Julian Escamilla is a pre-litigation attorney at the McCormick Law Firm, based out of the Euless, TX office. He received his Juris Doctorate from St. Mary's University School of Law in May 2021. Prior to joining the McCormick Law Firm, Mr. Escamilla worked for a personal injury law firm in the Dallas area. In law school, he was part of a criminal justice clinic, providing legal representation for indigent criminal defendants. Mr. Escamilla is an ardent advocate for his clients, fighting to make sure they get the compensation they deserve after an injury.

Garrett Gibson is a personal injury attorney representing injured parties across the state of Texas.

McKenna White is a skilled attorney licensed to practice law in the State of Texas and pending licensure in the State of New Mexico. With a passion for justice and a strong educational background, McKenna is committed to providing exceptional legal representation to her clients. McKenna earned her Juris Doctor (JD) degree from St. Mary's University School of Law in 2022. Prior to pursuing her legal career, she obtained a Bachelor of Arts degree in History and Secondary Education from Texas State University in 2019. Her diverse educational background equips her with a broad perspective and a comprehensive understanding of...

As Founder and Managing Attorney with Myers Immigration Law, Matthew Myers is one of the most respected business immigration attorneys in Texas, serving as the Immediate Past Chair of the Immigration Section for the State Bar of Texas and recently appointed by the Texas Bar President to serve on a select Committee on Laws Relating to Immigration & Nationality. He began his immigration career with one of the largest international immigration law firms, where he handled a high volume of highly complex U.S. business immigration matters for high net worth individuals, startups, small to mid-size businesses, and Fortune 100 companies....

Fernando D. Gireud was born in El Paso, Texas, and graduated from Coronado High School in 2002. He attended the University of Texas – Austin where he majored in Computer Science and graduated in 2007. Afterwards, Fernando attended law school at St. Mary’s University School of Law in San Antonio, Texas where he graduated with his J.D. in 2010.

Shortly thereafter, Fernando moved back to his hometown of El Paso, Texas, where he worked for the Domestic Relations Office of El Paso County where he acted as friend of the court and worked on child support enforcement cases. In March 2012,...

Robert Brown’s legal practice is devoted to business and real estate law. He represents real estate owners and operators in the acquisition, disposition, leasing and financing of a broad spectrum of real estate projects, including office, retail, medical, hospitality and multifamily projects. Robert also has expertise in Texas landlord and tenant law which allows him to effectively represent commercial and residential landlords and tenants in the negotiation of leases, resolution of disputes, and in landlord/tenant litigation. He has significant experience representing multifamily owners and managers in legal proceedings, including evictions and breach of contract claims, as...

I worked in the criminal justice system in England, as a police officer, for fifteen years. I moved to San Antonio and became a United States citizen in 2014. I have worked as a prosecutor and now work in the criminal justice system in a different capacity—as a criminal defense attorney. I truly believe that the United States is the land of second opportunities. I want to help you get your second chance.

My experience within the criminal justice system has helped me to develop excellent communication and advocacy skills. These skills led to me developing strong values of...

With 12 years of experience as a Justice at the Texas Fourth Court of Appeals and 26 years as a trial attorney, I bring a comprehensive understanding of the legal system, conflict resolution, and negotiation to mediations and arbitrations. As a Justice, I authored opinions in a wide range of cases, including business and commercial disputes, insurance coverage, oil & gas disputes, personal injury, indemnity, property disputes, libel and slander, fiduciary duty, employment, and arbitration. I developed a reputation for impartiality and independence, and a judge who followed the law. As a trial attorney, I specialized in complex litigation...

Having practiced law for twenty years, Lisette can assist you in several capacities. She is experienced in both Commercial and Residential Real Estate Contracts, Estate Planning, complex Probate cases, End of Life Issues, Business start-ups, and Intellectual Property. Lisette received her Doctor of Jurisprudence from the University of Texas in 2003, and completed her undergraduate work at St. Mary’s University in San Antonio, Texas earning a Bachelor of Business Administration. She has since pursued a Bioethics Certification from the National Catholic Bioethics Center and a Masters in Theology from Holy Apostles College. She is an active member of the Catholic Lawyers...

An Austin native from birth, Mr. Melton attended the University of Texas at Austin, where he graduated with his B.A. in 1996. He went on to California to attend The University of San Diego School of Law, earning his J.D. in 1999, serving as the Comment Editor of the San Diego Law Review. After graduation he moved back to Austin and received his license to practice law in the State of Texas in 1999. Now, John F. Melton is an experienced Austin-based lawyer who has helped hundreds of Texas workers fight for their legal rights. Since 2008, he has...

After receiving both his undergraduate degree and his law degree from the University of Texas at Austin, Patrick Hotze went on to be founding partner of Hotze Runkle with Ryan Runkle. Since the beginning of the firm, Patrick and his fellow attorneys have represented thousands of clients not only through Austin, but across the country. Together, they have striven to be the finest law firm Austin has to offer with their expertise in Nursing Home Abuse and Asbestos / Mesothelioma. Outside of work, he enjoys spending time with his wife and three daughters, as well as being an active member...

I have been licensed to practice law in Texas for 40 years. I have tried thousands of cases, from traffic tickets to death penalty cases, from simple divorces and visitation cases to complex divorce and custody cases, to the court and to juries, in all levels of Texas trial courts and in the Federal Courts of Texas. I am a member of the San Antonio Bar Association, San Antonio Criminal Defense Lawyers Association, State Bar of Texas.

Personal Injury Litigation Attorney at Herrman & Herrman, P.L.L.C.

Representing small business owners and individuals in Texas for over 13 years.

I help people who suffer severe life changing injuries. I have undergone over 30 surgeries and understand the pain involved with surgeries. I am the strongest voice for those suffering from injuries.

Kell Simon has been practicing in the area of employment law since 1997, exclusively representing employees. In 2007 Mr. Simon moved to Austin, and in July 2014 Mr. Simon opened the Law Offices of Kell A. Simon. Mr. Simon's practice has spanned the full spectrum of employment law, from race, sex, age, national origin, and disability discrimination cases, to sexual harassment, whistleblower, Family and Medical Leave, and minimum wage and overtime cases. Mr. Simon has served as class counsel in several complex, long running class actions brought under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and...

Drew Gibbs has settled or tried cases for over a thousand clients helping them recover fair and just compensation for their injuries. On his path to becoming a board certified personal injury trial lawyer, Drew started in public service, trying dozens of cases for the State of Texas as a county prosecutor. He then added to this valuable jury trial experience by working as an insurance defense attorney representing many of the same insurance giants he now dedicates his career to fighting against. Drew Gibbs not only has acquired an elite level of successful trial experience, he has seen and...

Attorney Keith E. Gamel runs the Austin office of Naman, Howell, Smith & Lee, PLLC and practices in the area of business and corporate law. He has represented clients in the telecommunications and Internet industries, and had a hand in developing significant negotiations between industry leaders. His negotiations are built on Attorney Gamel’s commitment to finding the most beneficial, creative solutions for his clients. Attorney Gamel has been practicing law for over 30 years, lending his considerable skill and commitment to our firm. In addition, he generously donates his spare time to a number of church, school, and charity...

Philip Robert Brinson is an experienced trial lawyer who possesses unique skills derived from experience outside of the legal fields that have made him not only a trusted advocate for his clients, but also a formidable adversary in the courtroom. Mr. Brinson has extensive legal experience in a variety of practice areas, including hospitality and dram shop, entertainment, premises liability, products liability, professional liability, employment, oil field services, and business and commercial litigation. Mr. Brinson has litigation experience on both sides of the docket in handling infringement actions in copyright and trademark actions in the entertainment and hospitality industries, including...

Mary Kate Brown is a dedicated attorney committed to providing exceptional legal representation and advocating for her client's best interests. She earned her undergraduate degree from Concordia University in Austin, Texas. Her passion for the law led her to pursue her Juris Doctor from St. Mary's School of Law in San Antonio, where she honed her legal analysis and advocacy skills. While at St. Mary’s she served as a Staff Writer and an Executive Board Member for the Law Review. During her studies, she gained valuable experience by interning at the Hays County District Attorney’s Office and the Third Court...

Practicing Criminal Defense in Austin, Texas for 15 years. Richard Segura is a master at tactfully guiding his clients through the complexities of the criminal justice system, while achieving and surpassing the highest ethical standards. In fact, while working as a lecturer at the University of Texas at Austin, Mr. Segura teaches future lawyers that an exceptional attorney must constantly strive to attain three goals: competency, courtesy, and integrity.

Sam has extensive trial experience in criminal and family law courts throughout Texas. Sam is licensed in State and Federal court. Sam was appointed by the Governor of Texas to the Texas Forensic Science Commission in 2005, where he served as its Presiding Officer until September, 2009. Sam frequently teaches trial advocacy at continuing education events for attorneys. He also served on the State Bar of Texas Grievance Panel for District 9 from 2004 until 2010, when his term expired as Chair of the Panel. Sam presently serves as Vice President of the Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association.