Lipan Lawyers

After gaining 13 years’ experience as a collaborative law divorce attorney, litigator and mediator with extensive experience representing families in Plano, Richardson, Frisco, Allen, McKinney, and Dallas in Texas courts, Sharon Corsentino made the decision to dedicate her practice exclusively to mediation. Sharon recognizes the value of taking a non-adversarial approach to family law matters, including divorce, child custody, and child support, to help parties maintain long-term relationships and keep children’s best interests at heart.

Sharon helps couples settle their disputes privately in a dignified manner, without involving a judge who could impose decisions on them that do not meet their...

Michelle is licensed in Texas and New York, and has been practicing for over two decades. She attended The University of Texas, School of Law, one of the Nation's top tier law schools. Michelle has received multiple awards in recognition of her legal services and an outstanding reputation amongst her colleagues and clientele. She is a front runner in courtroom advocacy, a formidable opponent and an excellent ally.

Board Certified, Civil Trial Advocacy – National Board of Trial Advocacy. Board Certified, Personal Injury Trial Law – Texas Board of Legal Specialization. Selected Top 50 Texas Lawyers, Central Texas Region, Texas Monthly October 2006 Graduated from Baylor University, B.A., 1975. Graduated from Baylor Law School, J.D., 1978. Adjunct Professor, Baylor Law School, teaching personal injury trial law and products liability law for more than 30 years. Contributing Editor, Texas Torts Handbook. Former Co-Editor, Texas General Practice Digest, Torts Section. Former Editor-in-Chief, Texas Trial Lawyer Forum.

Green Chavez Law Firm offers comprehensive immigration and naturalization legal advice and counsel. If you have an immigration legal matter or problem we can offer you personalized and comprehensive representation in McKinney and the North Texas area.

Graduated University of North Texas BA 1963; Graduated Baylor Law School Doctor of Jurisprudence 1966; admitted to practice before U.S. District Court, Northern District of Texas; County Judge, Cooke County, Texas, 1970-76; District Judge, 235th Judicial District Court, 1976-88. Member of Cooke County and North Texas Bar Associations; State Bar of Texas (District 14-B Grievance Committee, 2001-07); Texas Trial Lawyers Association; Partner Sullivant Law Firm 1989 to present.

Larry's Legal Assistant is Kim Moudy.

David was born and raised in the Dallas area and attended Mesquite schools. He is a graduate of Texas Wesleyan School of Law. Before he became a lawyer, David was a teacher and a coach in several Texas school districts. He also enjoyed coaching summer leagues for many years.

David served on the Forney ISD school board for six years and was president one year.

David has devoted his career to helping consumers in Texas. He has prosecuted and defended cases involving everything from collections and foreclosures to swimming pools, automobiles, and home foundations. He is proud to say that he has...

Since 1996, my focus on the law has been representing individuals hurt or injured as the result of someone else's negligence. That means representing YOU for YOUR injuries and working to get you the best result possible. Especially here in Collin County, Grayson County, and Fannin County, Texas, you need someone who is familiar with these counties and the unique problems and issues they create. You don't need to buy into the big Dallas firms, their chasing you, or their advertisements, to get a local and experienced attorney. In fact, you might just be getting...

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William (Bill) K. Altman is a Texas Board Certified Personal Injury Attorney. He practices personal injury and insurance litigation law. With more than 40 years of legal experience, Bill has represented seriously injured innocent victims of wrecks, defective products, wrongful denial of insurance benefits, and many other wrongful acts of insurance companies, corporations, and individuals. He has been named a Texas Super Lawyer by Texas Monthly every year since the magazine began recognizing outstanding attorneys. He is a member of the State Bar of Texas and Oklahoma Bar Association. He is also licensed to practice law in the Northern and Eastern...

Rick Harrison is a highly successful criminal defense attorney who has represented the people of North Texas for over 32 years. He is that rare defense lawyer who offers his clients unmatched experience from both sides of the criminal justice system. As the former District Attorney of Kaufman County and a Past President of the Dallas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association, Mr. Harrison knows better than anyone how the government will investigate and prepare your case, whether it is a misdemeanor or felony charge in State or Federal Court. He has tried cases ranging from DWI to Capital Murder. His reputation...

Joel M. Vecchio has focused his practice in representing the residents of Texas in their personal injury claims for more than 20 years. He has been immersed in every aspect of personal injury law since he passed the bar in 2001.

Aman is a U.S. licensed immigration attorney based in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metropolitan Area and serves clients worldwide.

A graduate of the University of Alabama School of Law in Tuscaloosa Alabama Ms. Weathers was admitted to the Alabama Bar in May 1989. Her legal experience has spanned several disciplines including criminal law, family law, estate litigation, intellectual property, and as a general practitioner. However, since graduating from law school, she has practiced primarily in Criminal Law as an Assistant District Attorney for six years and as a defense attorney since that time. Ms. Weathers has tried in excess of 100 felony jury trials and many misdemeanors and juvenile trials. Serving as a prosecutor Ms. Weathers worked tirelessly to...

Gonzalez Law Group | 12160 Abrams, Suite 640, Dallas, Texas 75243, Dallas Personal Injury Lawyer Dallas Insurance Attorney, Dallas Insurance Dispute Lawyer * All consultations are free and confidential* * No fees unless you win* If you have suffered an injury because of somebody else’s negligence and you are having issues collecting against an insurance company, you need an experienced Dallas Civil Lawyer representing you in your case. Dallas Car Accident Attorney Dallas Truck Accident Attorney Dallas Premises Liability Lawyer Dallas Personal Injury Attorney; Dallas Personal Injury Lawyer AREAS OF PRACTICE Work injuries Wrongful death cases Truck Accidents, Commercial Truck Accidents Automobile accident Motorcycle accident Nursing home cases Accidents caused...

Since 1994, Internet Lawyer Mike Young has been helping entrepreneurs protect, grow, buy, and sell ecommerce companies. Attorney Young focuses on business transactional law (no litigation).

Andrew Margolies is the founding tax attorney at Margolies Law Office. He graduated with honors from the University of Maryland School of Law, concentrating in Taxation and Commercial Law. He is admitted to practice law before all Texas State Courts, the IRS, the United States Tax Court and the United States District Court for the Northern District of Texas. Margolies Law Office is a tax law firm dedicated to helping individuals and businesses of all backgrounds and income levels resolve their IRS issues. We are located in Dallas, Texas and proudly serve the DFW Metroplex and beyond....

"Criminal Law has been my passion from day one and I focus my practice solely on protecting the rights of those accused of a crime." Casey Davis is passionate about defending your rights. She thrives on helping you out of a tough situation and into a better life. Well known and respected throughout Collin, Tarrant and Denton Counties, she approaches your case with a hard-hitting, aggressive legal style, serving and advising you toward your best outcome. Casey worked in a variety of departments as a prosecutor and an intern with the Tarrant and Denton County District Attorney’s Offices including the Crimes Against...

Desireé Marie Bedasa is committed to helping families facing challenging family law issues, such as divorce. Due to her own personal experiences growing up, Desireé is inspired to advocate for those who are unable to advocate for themselves, primarily children. As an individual who did not experience a "traditional" upbringing, Desireé knows the potential trauma of a child being caught in the middle of a custody battle. She has dedicated her career to assisting families with children determine what solution is in the best interest of a child. Desireé is dedicated to and experienced at advocating for families in a wide...

Tom Trahan is proficient in all facets of family law, from out-of-court settlements to courtroom litigation. His deep understanding of the litigation process enhances the chances of reaching negotiated or amicable resolutions, as opposing counsel and clients often realize that finding common ground can lead to beneficial outcomes.

Megan was a family law paralegal for 16 years before becoming a family lawyer, and has seen firsthand what matters to clients: knowing their case is in good hands with an attorney who understands their personal situation and who is capable of providing personalized options for addressing their legal issues. With a combination of sound legal counsel and practical advice, Megan guides clients toward goal-oriented decision-making that positions them for a better future. Megan was named to the 2023 Best Lawyers in America: Ones to Watch © list in the field of Family Law.

ABOUT BEN
Dallas-based attorney Benjamin Palatiere is a courtroom veteran with over 10 years of experience helping individuals, families, and businesses in civil disputes.


Education

Texas Wesleyan University School of Law, 2008
Texas State University, magna cum laude, 2005


Licensed/Admitted

Benjamin is admitted to the Texas Bar and licensed to practice in all district and county courts at law throughout the state.


Groups / Clubs

Dallas Young Lawyers Association
Sigma Alpha Epsilon

My firm provides comprehensive legal services and sound, reasoned advice. My wide range of experience, in state and federal courts, lets me deliver efficient and effective representation with your best interest always the primary goal. Litigation is about balancing risk; the art of law is balancing risk and cost to obtain the best possible result for the client. Common sense, excellent education and practical experience are combined with my personal desire to help each of my clients. You are important to me.

I have practiced bankruptcy law for over 30 years and am licensed by the State Bar of California and the State Bar of Texas. I am Board Certified in Consumer Bankruptcy by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization - an honor shared by less than 10% of all Texas attorneys. Additionally, I am a Master in the John C. Ford American Inn of Court. I represent debtors, creditors and bankruptcy trustees. If you are in need of representation in the United States Bankruptcy Courts or believe bankruptcy might help you resolve your financial challenges I would...

Carla De La Cruz was born and raised in Puerto Rico. Carla has practiced family law in DFW and surrounding counties since 2017 and joined the Bogdanowicz Family Law team in 2020. She has experience in all areas of family law and is a native Spanish speaker.

Carla graduated from the University of Puerto Rico and later attended Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico School of Law. While in law school, she gained family law experience interning at the Child Support Offices in the District Court of Ponce, Puerto Rico. She further developed her skills...

Linda Risinger has been in private practice since 1989, focusing on the needs of North Texans primarily in Collin, Dallas and Denton Counties. However, her expertise has been called upon in cases across Texas. Linda is a graduate of Southern Methodist University and Southern Methodist School of Law in 1983 with a Juris Doctor. In 1989, she moved to Collin County, preferring the opportunity to meeting her client's needs in a more personal, committed level. She is a member of the State Bar of Texas and the Collin County Bar Association. Her commitment to maintaining the highest level of knowledge and experience...

We understand nobody desires to hire an attorney. But serious circumstances require a seriously-effective attorney. Whatever issue you face, you don’t have to face it alone. Let us help you solve your problem so you can get on with your life.

Brandon leads the firm's bankruptcy practice at Tittle Law Group, PLLC ("TLG"), with a focus on corporate reorganization, restructuring, acquisitions and litigation. He has a wealth of experience representing entities in their Chapter 7 and 11 cases and out-of-court restructurings and creditors' committees. His practice also includes extensive general bankruptcy litigation. He has extensive experience managing complex bankruptcy restructuring cases, both on a national and international scale. He provides seamless service to his restructuring clients facing complicated insolvency issues and has experience across multiple industries, including automotive, manufacturing, healthcare, energy, retail, and real estate. As the...

Shahzad R. Khan is an accomplished attorney/litigator. He has over ten-years of experience in the practice of law in Immigration, domestic relations, estate planning, and corporate matters. He is experienced in civil litigation and an author of several published articles on family law issues. Over the course of his career, Shahzad has honed his highly strategic legal skills by successfully litigating and settling numerous cases involving family law issues in Texas and Illinois.
Moreover, Shahzad is well experienced and versed in the areas of Employment and Family Based Immigration. He has prepared and overseen the preparation of...

James P. Whalen is the owner of Whalen Law Office in Frisco, Texas.

James graduated from Southern Methodist University School of Law in May 1995 and was admitted to the Texas Bar in November 1995 and is admitted to practice in the federal courts of the Eastern, Northern, Western and Southern Districts of Texas, Northern District of Illinois, as well as the 5th Circuit Court of Appeals and the United States Supreme Court. James has been Board Certified in Criminal Law since 2002 and has been Board Certified in Criminal Appellate Law since 2017. Mr. Whalen practices exclusively in federal...

Frank and his wife chose Dallas to live and begin his law practice as a civil litigator. Upon starting to practice law, he thought it important to support his career by joining legal organizations so he could grow in the practical depth of the profession and nurture his need to meet lawyers with the same passion. Frank G. Giunta found membership in these various legal organizations provided a forum which enabled him to engage with other professionals to discuss and share ideas which ultimately provides resources to better serve his clients and the general community where he lives. ...

After 25 years as a corporate attorney and executive, I am very familiar with all aspects of business law and helping businesses grow. In addition, I have been a professional musician for over 30 years and understand exactly the legal challenges that musicians face in the industry. Plus, I've been in the courtroom as well. Ultimately, when diplomacy fails, you have to be ready to fight and I am happy to go up against whoever your adversary may be. However, litigation is expensive and often unnecessary with the right advice. If you are looking for...

An appellate specialist with a broad base of experience on both sides of the bar, Lance handles matters in State and Federal courts at both the trial and appellate level, including business litigation, insurance coverage, personal injury and complex litigation matters.

Brandon Joseph is an Attorney at McClure Law Group. As a persuasive advocate, Brandon's intense work ethic and passion for the law makes him a real asset to the McClure legal team and their clients.

Brandon has proven himself a force to be reckoned with in the courtroom. During his first month at McClure Law Group, Brandon successfully persuaded a court to reconsider and overturn its ruling which granted an emergency protective order. Since that time, Brandon has successfully prosecuted and defended against multiple family violence protective orders. Additionally, Brandon has received numerous victories in suits to modify prior court orders,...

I have been on the Board of Directors of TRINITY METRO since 2013, served as Secretary 2015-2016 and Vice Chairman 2017-2019. TRINITY METRO operates all transportation services for Tarrant County, Texas, including bus, commuter rail, Zip Zone and Access for handicapped persons.
I have served on the Irving, Texas, Planning and Zoning Commission 1971-1975 and the Southlake, Texas, City Council 1992-1995.
I have been a member of the Grapevine Rotary Club since 1992 and served on their Board of Directors.
TEXAS MONTHLY Super Lawyer 2003 to present.
FORT WORTH MAGAZINE Top Lawyer 2009 to present.
Martindale-Hubbell AV rated & Preeminent Lawyers
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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...

Amber August is a pre-litigation attorney at McCormick Lawrence. After graduating from the UNT Dallas College of Law in May 2021, she began her legal career, driven by a commitment to seeking justice for those injured in an accident. Her credentials speak volumes about her dedication to excellence. Licensed to practice law in Texas and Oklahoma, and also as a Texas Notary Public, Amber stands prepared to navigate the intricacies of every case. Additionally, her pursuit of alternative dispute resolution is evidenced by her completion of a rigorous 40-hour mediation training. Amber is resilient and determined to ensure the rights of her...

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