Raywood Lawyers

Native Texan, 5th generation attorney, Member - Sons of the Republic of Texas.

Meet Byron Shaw, Our dedicated attorney with a distinguished legal career spanning over 24 years, Byron Shaw brings a wealth of experience and expertise to our team. Licensed to practice law in both Ohio and Texas, he has dedicated over two decades to serving clients in family law and criminal law. After four impactful years as a prosecutor in CPS cases, Byron transitioned into private practice, where he has skillfully navigated complex divorces, custody disputes, enforcement actions, CPS cases, and criminal defense matters. In addition to his practice in Texas and Ohio, Byron is a proud member of several prestigious bars,...

Colby is a seventh generation Texas native who specializes in civil litigation and trial advocacy. A graduate of UT-Austin and the University of Houston Law Center, Colby began his career working on a team that obtained billions of dollars for stockholders who lost money to securities fraud committed by firms all over the United States – including an energy company called Enron.

Rivaling Colby’s passion for justice is his in-depth and intimate knowledge of the strategies and tactics of those attorneys he faces. He has spent many years in the trenches defending clients against wrongful injury lawsuits. He successfully defended his...

Experience. Knowledge. Attitude. Those are the important qualities you should seek in a lawyer. Since 1982, Charles B. (Brad) Frye has practiced all over the State of Texas, with cases also in Louisiana, New Mexico and Oklahoma. He has a unique blend of experience with a background in criminal defense and civil litigation, both state and federal. He has argued cases before the Texas Supreme Court and many of the Courts of Appeals in Texas, and has tried dozens of jury trials, both criminal and civil, all over Texas, in both state and federal courts. Clients range from persons wrongfully accused of...

When I first set out to study law, I recognized that although a traditional education is vital, having first-hand experience and specialized areas of focus are invaluable. While attending South Texas College of Law, I worked as a Law Clerk at a personal injury law firm, and also completed a program to become a certified mediator. Balancing my work at a high-profile personal-injury law firm honed my litigation skills, deepened my understanding of the law, and strengthened my time-management skills. Although it was a challenge to sustain all three, my dedication has never wavered. When I was younger, I was in constant...

John Ngunjiri is currently an attorney in Norton Rose Fulbright's Houston office. Prior to joining the firm, John worked for a global energy company as a capital projects contractors intelligence lead. With over 19 years in the engineering, environmental, and oil and gas industries in various capacities and countries, John has a solid blend of skills, experiences and knowledge in capital projects and the energy space. His education, training and experiences range from capital projects management, costs and schedule estimating and controls, execution planning, contracts and risk distribution negotiations, contracts development and administration, project financing, design development, engineering management, procurement and...

Sam Haren practices primarily in the area of business litigation. He was born and raised in Belton, Texas. Sam began his career as a securities attorney with Andrews Kurth, LLP from 2007 to 2009. He then took a position with the Texas Finance Commission from 2009 to 2010 where he enforced financial regulations against various types of lenders. In early 2010, Sam returned to private practice in the commercial litigation firm of Fernelius Alvarez PLLC. In 2012, Sam joined Hawash Meade Gaston Neese & Cicack LLP, where he focuses on commercial and insurance litigation.

I am Zo Onyeise, Esq., the founder and lead attorney at Zo Legal Group, a law firm based in Houston that focuses on personal injury and estate planning. My background is distinct as I have spent several years on the defense side of lawsuits. This experience provides me with invaluable insights into how insurance companies evaluate personal injury claims. Possessing knowledge from both sides of the courtroom allows me to effectively anticipate and neutralize defense strategies, ensuring that I offer comprehensive and strategic representation for my clients. At Zo Legal Group, I am dedicated to delivering personalized legal solutions and guiding...

Emma grew up in Houston, Texas. She later moved to San Marcos, Texas and received a Bachelor of Arts in English at Texas State University. In college, she discovered her passion for justice and advocacy. After graduating from college, Emma knew she wanted to return to her roots and practice law in Houston. Emma received her law degree from the University of Houston Law Center. At UH, she gained valuable courtroom experience while interning for the Honorable Nancy K. Johnson of the United States District Court for the Southern District of Texas. As an intern, she received exposure to high-profile trials...

The Law Offices of Wesley H. Hocker was founded by Wesley H. Hocker, who has a broad background and extensive experience in Family law, Divorce, and Criminal Law. Mr. Hocker holds a Doctor of Laws (J.D.) from South Texas College of Law, where he graduated cum laude. He also received his Bachelors (B.J.) from the University of Texas. He has been licensed as attorney by the State of Texas since 1971. His Memberships include Phi Alpha Delta; Order of the Lytae. Editor, South Texas Law Review, 1969-1970. Special Judge, Harris County Criminal Courts, 1988—. Director: Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo, 1987— (Founding...

Damiane Curvey Banieh spent her earliest years in Houston’s Fifth Ward area. Her family later moved to the North Forest Independent School District where she graduated Cum Laude from M.B. Smiley and went on to The University of Texas at Austin where she received a Bachelor of Science in Radio –Television-Film.

After graduation, Damiane worked as an Adoption Recruiter for DePelchin Children’s Center where her primary mission was to find suitable families for special needs children. As her desire to protect children grew, she returned to school to receive her Teaching Certification from The University of Houston-Downtown. At the same time,...