Navasota Lawyers

I have been practicing since 1993 primarily in family law. Divorce, child support, custody, enforcement and probate.

We Have a History of Winning trials! We are different from other criminal defense firms because of the stellar record of success of Paul Looney who has tried 60 criminal defense jury trials since 1995 with ZERO final convictions.

We have a very high success rate when it comes to preventing criminal accusations from turning into formal charges as well as shutting down criminal investigations. We are able to do this because we move quickly, and never stop working.

With us on your side, you are not alone. You have effective support throughout the entire process...

Professional Summary
Experienced appellate and criminal defense counsel with accomplished background in State and Federal litigation. Over twenty years of experience in both whitecollar and blue-collar cases ranging from State misdemeanors to Federal felonies.

Education
University of Texas School of Law,
J.D., cum laude – 1995

Academic Publications
Yes: Juries Can and Should Correct the Overly Broad use of Criminal
Sanctions, in W.R. Palacios, P.F. Cromwell, R.G. Dunham, ed., Crime and Justice in America: Present Realities and Future Prospects, Prentice Hall,
2002

Jury Nullification: The Evolution of a Doctrine (Carolina Academic Press, 1998) 334 pages.

Professional...

Mr. Moore, a native of Cypress, Texas, has dedicated his career to civil litigation and general practice. Clients benefit from his dynamic and effective legal services, which are consistently guided by a client-first approach. Clients who choose to engage Mr. Moore for their legal needs experience the advantages of working with a solo practitioner. This includes receiving personalized attention directly from the attorney they hired, rather than getting lost in the shuffle of larger firms. The Law Office of Troy M. Moore covers various practice areas, including Probate, Will Preparation, Estate Planning, Personal Injury, Real Estate, and Life Insurance Litigation. Mr....

Amir Tavakkoli, founder of the firm, was the Vice President of his law school class and graduated Summa Cum Laude. His legal and political experiences include working with Judge Kyle Carter in the 125th Harris County Civil Courthouse, U.S. Representative Al Green, State Representative Garnet Coleman, the Texas Criminal Justice Coalition, and the Houston Bar Association. Amir was also a research assistant at his law school. Amir has successfully tried judge and jury cases in family, criminal, and civil matters.

Mike Massey JD, MBA, MPA just might be the 195th most interesting person in Texas. He has 4 college degrees and he's working on a 5th: BBS Accounting; MPA Master's in Professional Accounting; JD Law Degree; MBA Master's in Business Administration; BBS in Biblical Studies (in progress). Mike is a dedicated family man with a wife of 14 years and 6 children (4 on earth and 2 in heaven). He spends most of his personal time with family, playing games in the yard with his kids, cleaning up with his kids, cleaning up some more with his kids,...

Brent Mayr is Board Certified in Criminal Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization and that has been named to Super Lawyers featured in Texas Monthly for multiple years in a row. He has represented individuals and organizations charged or placed under investigation in a number of high profile cases and has obtained numerous dismissals and acquittals. He represented an individual charged with Conspiracy to Commit Money Laundering as part of a scheme involving the Zeta drug cartel and the American Quarter Horse Racing industry. His client was the only one out of multiple defendants who was acquitted of...

Attorney Jason Oxner primarily practices civil law, with a focus on Estate Planning, Business Litigation and Transactions, Probate, and Civil Law. Attorney Jason Oxner graduated summa cum laude in the top 5% and currently holds a Law Degree and Masters of Law Degree. During law school, Jason was an associate editor on Law Review, elected as Mr. Thurgood Marshall School of Law, and taught Real Property for two years. Jason Oxner is a Canadian citizen who moved to Massachusetts on an academic and athletic (hockey & rowing) scholarship at the Groton School in 2002. Jason continued with his rowing career at...

Masah S. SamForay, has earned national recognition as a force for her clients. Beyond being recognized as a Top 100 Lawyer, Masah SamForay knows the concerns of clients, intimately. She is a divorcee and working mother who understands what it means to fight for her family during a difficult divorce.

Atty. SamForay is a Co-Founder and Past-President of the Black Bar Association of Will County. She is a member of the Black Women Lawyers’ Association of Greater Chicago, Inc. and served on the 2017-2018 Board and as the Co-Chair of the Small and Solo Firm Committee from 2013-2016. She is a...

Robert Painter is a medical malpractice attorney. As a former hospital administrator, he focuses on getting justice for patients and family members who’ve experienced life-changing injuries or wrongful death because of medical malpractice. Robert has always been interested in health care. He started his graduate education in medical school and was awarded a full scholarship from the U.S. Army. Midway through medical school, he worried about the direction of health care in America and decided that he could have a more positive impact for patient safety in health law. Before enrolling at Baylor Law School, though, it was time to repay...

Attorney Arpita Legha practices Family Law, Complex Divorces, Custody Disputes, Child Support Disputes, and other family law matters. Ms. Legha is a member of the prestigious Texas Bar College, which requires 45 hours of Continuing Legal Education followed by 30 hours each subsequent year. She was also appointed by the Indian Consular General to serve as a consulting attorney to India's legal team for domestic abuse. Attorney Legha was also appointed to DAYA Houston, where she offers her legal services to domestic abuse victims. Arpita was born in New Delhi, India and moved to Houston, Texas in 2002. While her...

BOARD CERTIFIED & FORMER CHIEF PROSECUTOR Brian Foley is a former prosecutor in Brazos County, Texas and is Board Certified in Criminal Law. As a prosecutor Brian Foley was a member of the vehicular crimes team specializing in DWI cases that involve serious bodily injury or death and a member of the domestic violence unit that focuses on Assault Family Member cases. FREE CONSULTATION Time may be working against you as some crimes have important deadlines that occur only 15 days after arrest and before your first court date. Brian offers a free consultation so we can start defending...

Attorney Jo Ann Linzer is Board Certified in Criminal Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization. She formerly worked as a prosecutor, so she understands all areas of the criminal justice system. You can trust Jo Ann Linzer to work tirelessly to ensure your rights are properly defended. -Board Certified in Criminal Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization -President of the Montgomery County Criminal Defense Lawyers Association 2019 – present -Former First Assistant District Attorney at the Grimes County District Attorney’s Office -Former Chief Felony Prosecutor at the Montgomery County District Attorney’s Office -Prosecuted cases ranging from Driving...

Attorney Boe Bowen is a native Texan. He was born and raised in Texas and the first in his family to receive a post-secondary education when he graduated Magna Cum Laude from Sam Houston State University at Huntsville, Texas, with a Bachelor of Arts in Speech Communication and History. In 2010 Boe began his legal career by entering the class of 2013 at the Thurgood Marshall School of Law in Houston, Texas.

During his tenure in law school, Boe remained extremely active by working as a research assistant, tutor, and participated in the mock trial program. Boe graduated Magna Cum...

Art Aguilar was born and raised in south Texas. He worked his way up from extremely humble beginnings, working his way through high school in minimum wage jobs, and having to deal with all the legal barriers that the common person experiences. After serving honorably in the US Army, and having taught at the high school level, Art learned the value of hard work. He believes that hard work beats talent every single time. Because of his commitment, determination, and integrity, Art now represents publicly traded multi-billion-dollar entities. Art is not only bilingual, fully capable of communicating in Spanish...

Yanine Krohn is an attorney who has been practicing civil litigation in the Greater Houston area for over 8 years. Yanine has successfully represented clients in both jury and bench trials involving various complex litigation matters. Yanine has experience with all phases of litigation, including case evaluation, legal research, case management, discovery, oral depositions, mediations, settlement negotiations, arbitrations, and trial. In addition to her trial work, Yanine has successfully litigated matters before the Texas First and Fourteenth Courts of Appeals. Despite the varied complexity of issues that may arise, Yanine’s goal is always the same – to navigate clients through their...

Shane fearlessly and compassionately pursues helping injured people by giving them the personalized representation and attention they deserve. The Law Office of Shane McClelland helps injured people recover damages and settlements for their personal injury cases across Texas, Colorado, and Nebraska. If you need an experienced trial lawyer, call (713) 242-1302 or visit his website at hmtrial.com. PERSONAL INJURY LAW - When you’ve been injured because of someone else’s negligence, don’t settle for less than what you are owed. Know your legal rights and what they are worth. An experienced and aggressive trial lawyer on your side can make all the...

Attorney David Nguyen received his Bachelor’s degree in Political Science from the University of Houston. During his undergraduate studies, Attorney Nguyen developed a passion for minority-related issues when he enrolled in a course in African American studies. This course allowed Attorney Nguyen to explore the historical, cultural, political, economic, and social development [or lack thereof] of minorities in the United States.

After completing his undergraduate studies, Attorney Nguyen attended Texas Southern University’s Thurgood Marshall School of Law, which has been ranked number one in achieving diversification in its student body.

Attorney Nguyen has worked as an Attorney for private law firms and...

I have practiced law since 2001. I do criminal law, animal law and personal injury. I am a Marine Corps Reconnaissance marine veteran from 1991-1995. I handle all Felony and Misdemeanor criminal defense cases including DWI and DUI defense.

With over 15 years of exclusive practice in family law, Robin W. Klein has achieved Board Certification in Family Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization, a distinction only attained by 1% of family lawyers in Texas. Additionally, she is trained in mediation. As a single mother of two grown children, Robin empathizes with her clients' challenges when facing emotionally charged issues related to children, divorce, and financial struggles. Her passion for helping people and her expertise allow her to guide clients through the legal process and make decisions that benefit their families now and in the future. Robin's dedication...

Rick Davis graduated from Texas A&M University class of ‘85 where he received a Bachelor of Science Degree in Mechanical Engineering. While at Texas A&M University, he was a member of the Fight'n Texas Aggie Corps of Cadets and, upon graduation, was commissioned a Second Lieutenant in the United States Army. After becoming a qualified Infantry Officer, he served for ten years in the 49th Armored Division of the Texas Army National Guard as a qualified Armor Officer. Rick made Company Commander of an M-1 Tank Company while still a 1st Lieutenant.

While serving in the Texas Army National Guard,...

I chose to base my practice in the Houston area because I wanted to serve the community in which I live. This community needs an attorney who cares. An attorney who fights hard to ensure everyone facing a personal injury case gets the compensation they deserve. An attorney who answers all your questions and takes care of you like family. An attorney who puts people first.

Caitlin has a passion for litigation but also understands that often times cases are best resolved in mediation or outside of Court. When working with Caitlin, you will immediately feel at ease and comforted because she truly does care about each of her clients.

Admitted to practice before the Supreme Court of the United States, the Texas Supreme Court and all inferior Texas state courts, the Northern District of Texas and the Bankruptcy Court for the Northern District of Texas.
Admitted to the State Bar of Texas November 3, 1990.
Have won appeals, trials, and a probation revocation in Texas state courts, have undone criminal convictions with Texas state post-conviction writs of habeas corpus.
Former Matagorda County Assistant District Attorney, Section Chief of State Counsel for Offenders for appeals and Sexually-Violent-Predator Civil Commitment and also former criminal trial lawyer at State Counsel for Offenders.
Lifelong domiciliary of Texas,...

Beth A. Serafini-Smith is a distinguished graduate of Purdue University and a graduate of Valparaiso University School of Law. She is a member of both the Katy Bar Association and the Fort Bend County Bar Association. Beth began her law career in the field of Creditor/Debtor law after being admitted to the Indiana Bar in 1997. She provided direct support to several Fortune 500 companies and handled all matters associated with securing outstanding funds for her clients. Beth moved to Texas with her family in 2005, and she passed the Texas Bar Exam in 2009. As a means to further enhance her...

With an education and professional background in computer information systems, accounting, business, and law Rick has devoted his time, energy, and resources in assisting clients (real estate brokers, agents, mortgage brokers, investors, homeowners) with their real estate needs. His firm handles matters ranging from million dollar property disputes/litigation to owner-financing transactions. They have recently won 2 appeals at the Texas 1st Court of Appeals for representing a homeowner against fraudulent robo-signing (banks rubber stamping foreclosure documents without authority) and for a wrongful foreclosure case involving a loan modification. Guerra | Days Law Group looks forward to blazing new legal...

I have experience working both sides of the docket. I worked for an insurance company and gained inside knowledge on how the other side evaluates claims, and what make a strong case for plaintiffs. I specialize in auto, motorcycle, and trucking accidents. I am Board Certified in Personal Injury Trial Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization, was selected as a Rising Star by Texas Monthly’s Super Lawyers Magazine, and am one of H Magazine’s Top Lawyers for the People.

I work directly with my clients to provide practical solutions to their legal challenges. I am one of the few attorneys in Montgomery County active in the field of Collaborative Divorce, providing an alternative for parents of young children to get divorced without destroying their relationship with their kids.

Preeminent rated Houston Personal Injury lawyer helping the seriously injured for over three decades. Our law practice limited to severe injury and wrongful death from 18-wheeler crashes, car accidents, bar negligence, and daycare injury claims. We have a client-first approach and strictly limit new cases in order to provide the very best service for your case! Protecting the financial future of Texas families after an accident for over 35 years! Never a charge for an initial injury accident consultation. Proudly honoring professional referrals.

Hi, I'm Brian. I was born in Florida, the son a career Marine Corps officer. After living all over the world and graduating from high school in West Germany, I returned to Texas and graduated from Texas A&M University in 1993 with a BBA. I then graduated from The University of Texas Law School in 1996. I've practiced exclusively family and divorce law since then. I was Board Certified in Family Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization in 2003 and am remain so today. Me and my staff work hard for our clients and are 100...

I have handled maritime injury cases for over two decades. I have tried injury cases in courtrooms throughout the United States under the Jones Act, General Maritime Law and seaman’s wage claim law, as well as general personal injury cases. I am an expert on maritime piracy cases and Longshore claims. We accept cases on referral.

Criminal Defense, Family Law, and Immigration Attorneys for Conroe, The Woodlands, and surrounding Houston areas.

The firm of Duckworth & Ray, L.L.P. is on your side. We have been standing up for the rights of people charged with crimes in Montgomery County, Texas, and surrounding counties since 1998.

We will fight to protect your freedom and your good name. We have experience in handling all types of criminal cases and our results have earned us a good reputation with our clients, prosecutors, courts, and other defense attorneys.

Lifetime native of Conroe and Montgomery County & 1989 Graduate of Conroe High School.

An experienced attorney who takes pride in helping clients through a difficult time when they lose one of their loved ones by guiding them through the probate process. Nancy is very knowledgeable in tax law and is skilled in developing estate plans that meet you and your family's needs while providing asset protection and minimizing tax liability. Nancy is one of the few estate planning attorneys who is proficient in international estate planning, counseling clients who own assets outside of the United States, as well as advising the soon to be immigrants in navigating the tax system in...

Represents clients as a criminal defense attorney in areas including DWI, Assault, Theft, Robbery and others. As a former Assistant District Attorney with the Montgomery County District Attorney's Office for 7 years, Jeff worked in the Felony and Misdemeanor Trial Bureaus as well as special divisions including Public Integrity, Special Victims and Internet Crime. Contact him for a free consultation.

Georgia Barker was born in Corpus Christi, Texas and has lived in Houston for most of her life. She attended the University of Texas at Austin and earned a Bachelor of Business Administration. In her graduating class at UT Austin, there were 101 men and only 3 women. Ms. Barker earned a Doctor of Jurisprudence from the University of Tulsa, College of Law and was a member of Phi Alpha Delta Law Fraternity. She was admitted to the Oklahoma State Bar and the following year admitted to the Texas State Bar. She is also admitted to practice in the United...

Katherine "Kate" Bihm (formerly Katherine Shipman) has spent the last decade representing clients in criminal and family litigation. She has represented clients at all levels of the criminal justice system, from traffic tickets to murder, in more than a dozen Texas Counties. Kate has also represented hundreds of clients in family cases involving child custody, divorce, child support disputes, and adoption. Kate's no-nonsense style, coupled with her compassion and care for her clients has helped her develop a reputation for doling out practical, relevant advice that is personally tailored to each client's needs. Kate's reputation as...