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Omar Isam Saman
Houston, TX Attorney with 21 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, DUI & DWI and Personal Injury
South Texas College Of Law
Since 2003, Omar Saman, P.C. has been the choice of residents throughout Harris County when they need a Houston criminal defense lawyer. With over 20 years of legal experience and an Avvo Clients’ Choice Award in 2018, you can count on Mr. Saman to stand up for your rights and help you avoid a criminal conviction. Whether you were charged with DWI or a violent crime, call their firm today to get started planning your legal defense and avoid a criminal conviction. Mr. Saman remains available by phone 24/7, so you will always have the information you need to feel...
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Gary E. Alfred
Houston, TX Attorney with 26 years of experience
Business
The University of Texas School of Law
Gary Alfred is Special Counsel to the Houston office of Kean Miller. He joined the firm in 2017 and represents clients in a wide array of civil litigation and commercial matters. Prior to joining Kean Miller, Mr. Alfred was a partner in a large Texas-based trial and litigation firm. His practice involves products liability, business litigation, commercial and residential construction matters, oil and gas issues, large personal injury defense, professional malpractice, and labor and employment law matters in state and federal court as well as multiple bodies of arbitration. He also has experience mediating cases.
Gary has investigated and litigated cases...
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Timothy W. Strickland
Houston, TX Attorney with 33 years of experience
Energy and Maritime
University of Houston Law Center
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Katie D. Bell
Houston, TX Lawyer with 20 years of experience
711 Louisiana Street
Suite 1800
Houston, TX 77002
Free ConsultationInsurance Defense
Paul M. Hebert Law Center, Louisiana State University, Paul M. Hebert Law Center, Louisiana State University and Louisiana State University
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Barry C. Barnett
Houston, TX Lawyer with 39 years of experience
Free ConsultationIP
Harvard University
Clients and colleagues call Barry Barnett an “incredibly gifted lawyer” (Chambers and Partners) who is “magic in the courtroom” (Who’s Who Legal), “the top antitrust lawyer in Texas” (Chambers and Partners), and “a person of unquestioned integrity” (David J. Beck, founder of Beck Redden).
Barnett is a Fellow in the American College of Trial Lawyers, and Lawdragon has named him one of the top 500 lawyers in the United States three years in a row. Best Lawyers in America has honored him as “Lawyer of the Year” for Bet-the-Company Litigation (2019 and 2017) and Patent Litigation (2020) in Houston. Based in...
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Charles August Banker III
Houston, TX Attorney with 38 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence and Juvenile
The University of Houston Law Center and Universidad Panamericana
Charles A. Banker, III
Mr. Banker is a Board-Certified Specialist in Criminal Law with over 30 years of legal experience. He is dedicated to the best interest and well-being of those he represents, and with whom he is a true “Brother in Arms.” As such, he advocates for the success of his clients in courts of law all over Texas and the United States.
A native Texan, Mr. Banker graduated with Honors from the University of Texas at Austin and received his Law degree (J.D.) from the University of Houston Law Center. In between these degrees, Mr. Banker achieved a Master’s degree...
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Jacques P. Leeds
Houston, TX Lawyer with 10 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense and Personal Injury
Texas Southern University Thurgood Marshall School of Law
Attorney Jacques Leeds practices Employment Law (with a specialty in severance agreement review), Criminal Defense and Personal Injury Law. Attorney Leeds has been licensed by the State Bar of Texas since 2014. Attorney Leeds has been licensed by the United States District Court, Southern District of Texas since 2015.
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Clyde W. Burleson
Houston, TX Lawyer with 28 years of experience
Free ConsultationAdministrative, Business, Criminal Defense and DUI & DWI
The University of Texas School of Law
Houston DWI Lawyer Clyde W. Burleson, P.C. is the Houston DWI lawyer that other lawyers call when they need help. He is a former Assistant District Attorney and served as one of the chief prosecutors for the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission (TABC). He is a leader in all aspects of alcohol-related law and legal defense. He is an expert in Field Sobriety Testing and has taken the same training courses police agencies require for their officers. He knows and understands not only the laws but also the intricate science underpinning a DWI charge. Most importantly, Mr. Burleson has successfully tried...
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Lindsey McGuire
Houston, TX Lawyer with 3 years of experience
Divorce and Family
DePaul College of Law
Facing a divorce or family law issue can be daunting, filled with uncertainty about the future. The emotional and legal complexities can often leave you unsure of where to start. In these times, having compassionate and experienced legal support can provide much-needed clarity. I am Lindsey McGuire, a dedicated Senior Associate Attorney based in our Houston, Texas family law office. I am committed to guiding clients through these challenging times and represent individuals throughout Harris County and the surrounding areas.
I earned my Juris Doctorate from DePaul University College of Law in Chicago, Illinois. Before attending law school, I completed my...
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Kelvin Kesse
Houston, TX Lawyer with 9 years of experience
Free ConsultationBusiness and Securities
Harvard Law School
I am the founding partner of Kesse PLLC, a corporate law firm. Prior to founding Kesse PLLC, I worked at the biggest law firms in the country.
My practice focuses on securities, capital markets, SEC reporting, emerging companies and startups, and general corporate law. I regularly advise clients on public and private securities offerings and financings, including U.S.-Canadian cross-border offerings and other foreign private issuer offerings. I assist clients with IPOs, Regulation A+ offerings, direct listings, follow-on/secondary offerings, private placements, crowdfunding, private company financings, pre-IPO counseling, SPAC formations, IPOs and business combinations (deSPACs), tender offers, emerging company and startup financings,...
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Fred Dahr
Houston, TX Attorney with 21 years of experience
Appeals, Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI and Juvenile
University of Texas - Austin
Fred Dahr is a Houston-based criminal lawyer who represents clients in criminal litigations from misdemeanors and felonies to appeals, writs of Habeas Corpus, and clearing record cases in state and federal courts. He has won dismissals or acquittals for clients charged with different assault cases, aggravated robbery, driving while intoxicated, possession of a controlled substance, theft, and unlawful carrying of a weapon.
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David A. Bleakney Jr.
Houston, TX Lawyer with 8 years of experience
Free ConsultationConsumer, Personal Injury, Products Liability and Workers' Comp
South Texas College of Law
I will not take a case unless the person I am helping is truly hurt, has legitimate damages, and truly deserves justice. If you are that person, I would be proud to represent you. While not every case will go to trial, I do not take a case unless I are prepared to take it all the way to trial. Therefore, I limit the number of cases I take.
I have a passion for righting a wrong and fighting for the the broken, the poor, those who have suffered catastrophic injures, families of the injured, families who...
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Broocks "Mack" Wilson
Houston, TX Lawyer with 8 years of experience
Bankruptcy and Business
University of Houston Law Center
As a seasoned bankruptcy lawyer based in Houston, I am committed to assisting individuals in achieving debt relief. I provide personalized attention and will passionately advocate for your rights throughout your case. Contact me today!
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MacKenzie Alexander Dunham
Houston, TX Attorney with 7 years of experience
Free ConsultationConsumer and Criminal Defense
University of Houston - Main Campus
MacKenzie is an experienced litigator who believes that everyone should have access to affordable legal help during the most important moments of their lives. MacKenzie is passionate about serving those who don't have access to an affordable attorney: those in the middle, who are work hard everyday but could be easily crippled by a legal setback. Prior to founding Access Justice Houston MacKenzie worked at a Houston consumer law firm dedicated to protecting the rights of his clients from deceptive trade practices and scams.
MacKenzie went to law school at the University of Houston Law Center where he focused on...
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Gary Schaffer Miller
Houston, TX Attorney with 20 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense and DUI & DWI
University of Arkansas - Little Rock
Gary S Miller is a Houston criminal defense attorney specializing in the defense of all types of cases including drug possessions, assaults and batteries, DWI and DUI, prostitution and theft.
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Ty Gibson
Houston, TX Lawyer with 12 years of experience
Free ConsultationPersonal Injury
South Texas College of Law
Ty was born and raised in the heart of the Pineywoods in Longview, Texas. Making his way to Houston to attend law school and ultimately founded Gibson Hill PC in 2013.
While attending South Texas College of Law, Ty personally managed a personal injury docket at a local law firm. This was Ty’s initial exposure to personal injury law, personal injury clients, and the skills necessary to cultivate a good attorney-client relationship, and ultimately a passion for assisting those who have been injured.
Ty handles each client’s case as if it is a mission, knowing that each and every case will have...
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Farrah Martinez
Houston, TX Attorney with 19 years of experience
Personal Injury and Workers' Comp
Texas Southern University Thurgood Marshall School of Law
At Farrah Martinez Law Firm we provide top notch legal representation to everyday people who have been injured as a result of another person’s negligent acts. Farrah was voted one Houston's Top Personal Injury Lawyers in 2015 by Houstonia Magainze. She also is rated Superby by AVVO a national lawyer rating conglomerate. With over a decade of legal experience, Farrah is dedicated to ensuring you receive the compensation you deserve for the losses and injuries you have suffered. We understand that when you have been injured your life is drastically changed. Farrah Martinez is the founding...
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Maryssa Jane Simpson
Houston, TX Lawyer with 11 years of experience
Free ConsultationAsbestos, Personal Injury, Products Liability and Workers' Comp
The University of Texas School of Law
Maryssa Simpson is a trial lawyer and partner in The Potts Law Firm’s Dallas office. Maryssa grew up in the small town of Bridgeport, Texas and is from a family of trial lawyers. Her background gave her a passion for trial work, and she carries that forward in her practice.
Maryssa graduated from Baylor University and received her law degree from the University of Texas School of Law. During law school, Maryssa was an advocate for a national championship mock trial team and received the International Academy of Trial Lawyers Student Advocacy Award. While at UT, Maryssa also won Best Advocate...
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William Connolly
Houston, TX Lawyer with 46 years of experience
Business, Divorce, Domestic Violence and Family
South Texas College Of Law
William B. (“Bill”) Connolly is from Houston, Texas and he has been a family, juvenile, protective services trial and appellate attorney for nearly 40 years. He is Board Certified in Family Law and Juvenile Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization. He is a NACC Child Welfare Law Specialist and is a bar leader in the creation of the newly approved Texas Child Welfare Law Board Specialization. Bill is a former Adjunct Professor of Juvenile Law and has lectured and mentored attorneys, judges, CPS (DFPS) officials, juvenile court officials and healthcare professionals on a variety of subjects including substance...
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Katherine Leslie Sunstrom
Houston, TX Lawyer with 22 years of experience
Before joining Lorance & Thompson in 2010, Katie practiced as a solo attorney and dedicated the majority of her practice to assisting and serving small businesses and individuals with their copyright, trademark, intellectual property, and business litigation needs. She adopts the entrepreneurial values of her clients and acts as a champion for them in their efforts to grow and protect their intellectual property and good will. Because her practice was a small business, she is able to identify with and better serve her clients’ unique needs. Prior to having her own firm, Katie practiced for five years...
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Patrick Luff
Houston, TX Lawyer with 10 years of experience
Free ConsultationPersonal Injury and Products Liability
University of Michigan Law School
Patrick Luff entered legal practice after several years as a professor of law. During his time at the University of Oklahoma, Arizona State University, and Washington and Lee University, he taught courses on legislation and statutory interpretation, civil procedure, and administrative law. He also spent time a visiting scholar at the Max Planck Institute for Comparative Public Law and International Law in Heidelberg, Germany. Patrick received his Bachelor of Arts in Government from the University of Texas in Austin and his Juris Doctor from the University of Michigan Law School, where he graduated cum laude and served as...
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Angelique Montes
Houston, TX Attorney with 14 years of experience
Divorce, Family and Immigration
University of Houston - Main Campus
Montes Law Firm, PLLC is based in Houston, Texas. Angelique Montes is an attorney practicing immigraiton and family law. Born in Houston, Texas to Cuban immigrant parents - she was one of the first in her family to be born a U.S. citizen. Angelique is fluent in both English and Spanish. In January 2011, Angelique began building a law firm from the ground up. From her expereince and knowledge of the law, zealous advocacy, and dedication and ability to work with each individual client personally - as a person and not as a case...
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Tyler Ashley Flood
Houston, TX Lawyer with 24 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense and DUI & DWI
South Texas College Of Law
Tyler graduated from the famous trial lawyer- law school South Texas College of Law. He played college baseball before attending Texas A&M University and Texas State University where he received a B. S. in Psychology. Tyler is a native Houstonian – born in Sharpstown. Tyler is married to Aimee and has 2 sons, Senator & March. They reside in Houston.
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Israel Garcia Jr
Houston, TX Lawyer with 32 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, Family, Immigration and Insurance Claims
Judge Garcia served on the bench from January 01, 2021 to December 31, 2024. Judge Garcia now practices law and is authorized to officiate weddings by the State of Texas. Please feel free to contact Judge Garcia directly. Judge Garcia can officiate your wedding at the venue of your choosing and on any day. Judge Garcia is fluent in Spanish. Judge Garcia has officiated hundreds of weddings in different settings. Judge Garcia has two offices in Houston, Texas.
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J. Javier Gutierrez
Houston, TX Attorney with 21 years of experience
Personal Injury and Products Liability
New York University School of Law
Javier Gutierrez is a trial lawyer and President of the Gutierrez Law Firm, with extensive experience representing individuals and families in personal injury and wrongful death lawsuits involving motor vehicle and workplace accidents.
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Joseph W. Whittenburg
Houston, TX Lawyer with 19 years of experience
Free ConsultationBusiness and Securities
University of Houston Law Center
I possess a unique set of skills in Excel, Workiva, and similar applications that sets me apart from other lawyers. I leverage this distinctive combination to foster enhanced collaboration between Legal Departments and their corporate counterparts such as Accounting and HR. My work in areas like Proxy Statement preparation and stock plan administration exemplifies the value I bring to my clients. Additionally, I assist Legal Departments in working with IT on projects related to software adoption, development, and implementation.
Before embarking on my legal career, I worked in public accounting as an auditor during a time when the audit industry was...
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Ava (Na) Li
Houston, TX Lawyer
Free ConsultationEstate Planning, IP, Immigration and Trademarks
South Texas College of Law, Chicago-Kent College of Law, Illinois Institute of Technology, Wuhan University and Central University of Finance and Economics
I’m Ava (Na) Li, founder of Ava Li Law PLLC, licensed to practice law in both China and the United States.
Before coming to the U.S., I practiced in Beijing, where I served on the legal team for the 2008 Olympic Games and led the successful trademark defense of the “Water Cube.” That case taught me something lasting: intellectual property is part of a brand’s soul.
In 2012, I moved to the U.S. to pursue an LL.M. in International Intellectual Property Law at Chicago-Kent College of Law, one of the nation’s top IP programs. I graduated with honors and later earned my...
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John R. Strohmeyer
Houston, TX Lawyer with 16 years of experience
Estate Planning, Probate and Tax
New York University School of Law and The University of Texas School of Law
I'm an international tax and estate planning attorney, focusing on foreign tax compliance and high-net-worth estate planning for individuals. When I'm not practicing law, I spend my time with my wife Emily and our rescued mutts Griswold and Molly, I run marathons (40 as of 4/1/18), and I volunteer with the Boy Scouts.
My practice includes traditional estate and disability planning, probate and estate administration, and the preparation of estate and gift tax returns. I design, implement, and administer trusts of all types and related business and investment structures, including taxation and compliance aspects of these structures.
After earning my BS...
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Ruth Ann Kollman
Houston, TX Attorney with 35 years of experience
Employment, Insurance Claims, Medical Malpractice and Personal Injury
Ruth A. Kollman is a 1990 graduate of Southern Methodist University School of Law. She has tried dozens of state and federal cases, both civil and criminal. She also has extensive state and federal appellate experience. She counsels attorneys throughout Texas in disciplinary rule compliance, in firms both large and small, in every area of practice. Texas courts have recognized her as an expert witness on legal ethics questions, and she has testified before the Texas Legislature regarding revisions to the Texas Rules of Disciplinary Procedure. She represents lawyers and judges in disciplinary proceedings and has...
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John Cucci Jr.
Houston, TX Attorney
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, Insurance Claims, Juvenile and Real Estate
City University of New York School of Law
A Blue-Collar background and a drive to always improve and help those who need support. John Cucci attended Public schools from K through College and law School. A graduate of the City University of New York Law School.
John Cucci is a US Army Veteran who received and Honorable Discharge after his service in the 80s. John Cucci has been an attorney in over 500 Trials and has lost less than 5% of them.
A true Leader, John Cucci was the School President at his College at the State University if New York at Stony Brook. There he maintained a...
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Lisa Shapiro Strauss
Bellaire, TX Attorney with 27 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, DUI & DWI and Domestic Violence
Southern Methodist University
Former Prosecutor, now helping citizens in Harris County and surrounding counties fight cases against them. Tried dozens of cases to a jury, highly skilled at negotiations and getting cases resolved. Studied at SMU School of Law and University of Arizona.
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John J. Brothers
Houston, TX Attorney with 16 years of experience
3730 Kirby Dr.
Suite 1020
Houston, TX 77098
Free ConsultationMedical Malpractice, Nursing Home and Personal Injury
University of Houston - Main Campus
I have spent my entire legal career representing individuals and families wronged and injured by the negligence and misconduct of others. My current practice focuses on medical malpractice and personal injury matters.
In addition to being an experienced trial attorney, I have worked on a wide array of civil cases. During law school, I clerked for a renowned Texas trial lawyer before being hired as an associate at the same firm after obtaining my law degree. I was quickly entrusted with working on a diverse docket that included hundreds of medical malpractice cases and complex personal injury, commercial, environmental and...
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Loc Tan Dang
Austin, TX Lawyer with 17 years of experience
Free ConsultationPersonal Injury
Trinity Law School
Loc Dang is the founder and managing partner of Dang Law Group, PLLC, a firm headquartered in Austin, Texas. He has years of experience and works tirelessly while representing his clients. Utilizing the highest ethical and professional standards, Loc is known for aggressively safeguarding the rights of his clients to ensure the highest probability of successful results. His firm focuses on personal injury and Immigration cases.
Dang Law Group handles numerous personal injury cases such as automobile accidents, 18-wheeler collisions, wrongful deaths, and offshore injuries. He and his team have a vast intricate knowledge and understanding of how insurance companies evaluate,...
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Aileen Ligot Dizon
BELLAIRE, TX Lawyer with 7 years of experience
Estate Planning, Family, Immigration and Probate
University of the Cordilleras and Southern Methodist University
Aileen has a diverse practice that focuses on various areas of family law. Her areas of family law practice include:
1. Divorce: Aileen provides guidance on matters such as property division, spousal support, and child custody.
2. Child Support: Aileen helps clients establish and modify child support arrangements, ensuring that the best interests of the child are upheld. She provides legal representation in child support hearings.
3. Child Custody: Aileen advocates for her clients' rights in child custody cases, whether it's determining custody arrangements during divorce or addressing custody disputes between unmarried parents.
4. Qualified Domestic Relations Orders (QDRO): Aileen assists clients in obtaining...
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James Bartlett Jr
Houston, TX Attorney with 29 years of experience
Bankruptcy, Business and Energy
South Texas College of Law
James “Jim” Bartlett, Jr. is an experienced trial lawyer who also offers deal negotiation services to his corporate clients, including all aspects of drafting and completion of the related contractual agreements. Jim has successfully represented numerous corporations and other business entities in complex litigation matters throughout and outside the United States for over 22 years, including nine years as a partner in a national Am Law 200 firm.
Jim received his law degree from South Texas College of Law, where he served on the Law Review. During his time in law school, he was also a member of numerous varsity...
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John Scott Black
Houston, TX Lawyer with 26 years of experience
Business, Insurance Claims and Real Estate
University of Texas - Austin
With over 15 years of legal experience, John Scott Black has tried a wide range of cases involving first party insurance claims, catastrophic injury claims, and mass tort litigation for plaintiffs before judges and juries across Texas. His knowledge of commercial matters in a broad array of commercial litigation areas also allows him to confidently pursue cases involving securities fraud, contract claims, fiduciary duty matters, real estate transactions, patent matters, and institutional investor claims. Prior to joining his longtime friend, Rick Daly, to establish Daly & Black, P.C, John served as a legal intern to Justice James A. Baker...
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Brendin Miguez
Houston, TX Lawyer with 1 year of experience
Free ConsultationBusiness, Criminal Defense, Family and Personal Injury
South Texas College of Law
Brendin Miguez is the founder and lead attorney at The Miguez Law Firm, PLLC. He is a graduate of South Texas College of Law Houston, one of only three schools in the nation that is consistently ranked in the top 10 for trial advocacy by U.S. News & World Report. Prior to attending law school, Brendin’s past displays an impressive history of public service as he worked both as a teacher and served four years in the United States Army as a paralegal. Brendin’s practice draws upon his experiences of serving others in delivering the best possible legal outcomes for...
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John A. Daspit
Houston, TX Attorney with 20 years of experience
Free ConsultationMedical Malpractice, Personal Injury and Products Liability
University of Houston - Main Campus
Attorney John Daspit provides high-quality legal representation for personal injury lawsuits and claims in Houston, Texas. John Daspit attended the University of Texas at Austin, where he earned a Bachelor’s and Master’s degree in Accounting. After graduation, John decided to pursue a law degree at the University of Houston. Before starting Daspit Law Firm, where he serves accident victims, John worked at one of the most prominent law firms in Texas, Fulbright & Jaworski. In the past, Attorney Daspit worked as a defense lawyer, where he learned the ins and outs of legal defense techniques. Today, he uses this...
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Javier Marcos Jr.
Houston, TX Lawyer with 24 years of experience
Free ConsultationConstruction, Criminal Defense, Immigration and Personal Injury
University of Houston Law Center
Por más de 19 años, el Abogado de Accidentes, el Abogado Javier Marcos, ha defendido los derechos de los hispanos. Es el abogado de los hispanos. Es un professional con mucho conocimiento y experiencia legal, enfocándose primordialmente en casos de accidentes, litigación. Sabe tomar buenas y rapidas decisiones para atacar al otro lado y cuenta con un record de excelencia.
El Abogado de Accidente Javier Marcos es:
- Primera generación Americano.
- Sus papas son inmigrantes de México.
- Habla los dos idiomas: Inglés y Español.
- Estudió leyes en la Universidad de Houston.
- Es hombre de...
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John Chandler
Austin, TX Attorney with 21 years of experience
Free ConsultationBusiness, Communications, IP and Patents
University of Texas - Austin
I primarily do patent preparation, prosecution, strategy and licensing. I also selectively handle trademark, copyright and other general legal matters. I am admitted in Texas and Washington State. I enjoy creatively crafting collaborative solutions to complex problems with minimal expense. Please involve me early in the process!