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Samuel Adamo
Houston, TX Attorney with 56 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence and White Collar Crime
South Texas College Of Law
Sam Adamo is a Houston Criminal Lawyer at the Adamo & Adamo Law Firm. He is board certified by the State of Texas as a criminal defense specialist. He has received national recognition as a criminal defense attorney, while achieving over a 40% dismissal rate for his clients. Sam Adamo handles all types of criminal cases including, but not limited to: DUI & DWI defense, drug defense, domestic violence & assault charges, sexual assault & sex crimes, federal crimes, murder, and many more. If you have been arrested contact the Adamo & Adamo Law Firm to speak with one of...
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Scott P. Armstrong
Houston, TX Lawyer
Free ConsultationEnergy, Maritime, Personal Injury and Products Liability
University of Houston Law Center
Scott Armstrong is a skilled and relentless advocate who has earned a reputation for delivering outstanding results for injured clients—especially in complex and high-stakes cases involving maritime law. With millions recovered in verdicts and settlements, Scott’s success is built on deep experience, meticulous preparation, and a fierce commitment to his clients’ well-being.
Recognized as a Rising Star by Super Lawyers—an honor given to only 2.5% of attorneys under 40—Scott is known for his aggressive, no-nonsense approach in the courtroom and at the negotiating table. Houstonia Magazine, H-Texas Magazine, and other publications have consistently named him a top lawyer in Houston.
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Bradford Joe Gilde
Houston, TX Lawyer with 20 years of experience
Business, Energy, Environmental and Personal Injury
South Texas College of Law
Attorney Gilde believes that to argue and win in the courtroom requires a fighter, and Judo strongly shapes Attorney Gilde’s litigation and trial strategy.
Attorney Gilde founded Gilde Law Firm to implement his own philosophy. During every case, Attorney Gilde strives to attain justice for his clients who have been injured or victimized by others. At Gilde Law Firm, “We Believe, We Fight, We Win” is our motto and reflects the passion we bring to our cases. It is simple but true. We believe in our clients and their causes, we fight for their interests in litigation, and we win the...
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Shawn P. Fox
Houston, TX Lawyer
Free ConsultationPersonal Injury, Products Liability and Workers' Comp
University of Houston - Main Campus
Shawn Fox is a Personal Injury and Civil Trial Lawyer and is licensed to practice as an attorney by the states of Texas and Pennsylvania. Acknowledged as a Texas Rising Star, his practice is focused on protecting the rights of the injured.
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Alicia Maria Matsushima
Houston, TX Attorney with 27 years of experience
Real Estate
University of Notre Dame
Invicta Law Firm was founded by attorney Alicia Matsushima to provide personalized attention and cost-effective assistance to clients in their real estate and commercial matters.
Invicta Law Firm is a real estate, title, and commercial litigation boutique law firm headquartered in Houston, Texas, handling complex matters in Harris County and throughout the State of Texas.
Matters handled by the firm include title and possession to real estate, landowner rights, homeowners' association matters, secured creditor rights, contracts, and business torts. The firm's clients include title closing agents, title insurers, homeowners' associations, property owners, real estate agents and brokers, developers,...
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Jennifer Bennett
Houston, TX Attorney with 29 years of experience
Appeals, Criminal Defense, Juvenile and White Collar Crime
Jennifer Bennett, armed with a background in English and Law and well-versed in accounting, is the editing, accounting, and administrative arm of the Bennett & Bennett legal duo. Born and raised in the Houston suburbs, Jennifer Bennett proudly graduated from Dulles High School in Sugar Land, Texas. She earned her bachelor's degree in English from the University of Houston, and later continued her education at the University of Houston Law Center, where she not only received her law degree but also kindled a romantic relationship with Mark Bennett. Jennifer also dedicated her time to studying accounting at the University of...
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Collin Evans
Houston, TX Attorney with 14 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence and Juvenile
University of Texas - Austin and South Texas College of Law
Collin’s training in the area of criminal defense began while working as a law clerk for three trial-tested lawyers at the law firm of Stradley, Chernoff & Alford. As a clerk, and later an associate attorney at that firm, he learned how to fight for people accused of committing a crime. There is no college for being a criminal defense lawyer. Contrary to what some may believe, students do not pick a major while they are in law school. Most study many areas to prepare for the bar exam and hope they find a job that interests them. For...
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David Willis
Houston, TX Attorney with 42 years of experience
Free ConsultationMaritime and Products Liability
South Texas College Of Law
Baylor University (BA 1978)
South Texas College of Law (JD 1982)
State Bar of Texas (Admitted in 1983)
New York State Bar (Admitted in 2005)
Supreme Court of Texas - Briefing Attorney (1983-1984)
Vice President - Harris County Bar Association (1984-1985)
Board Certified Personal Injury Trial Lawyer (Since 1988)
TOP 100 - The National Trial Lawyers (2018, 2019 & 2020)
Association of Trial Lawyers of America (Since 1988)
Texas Bar Foundation (Member since 1996)
Awarded the Steven J Sharp Public Service Award 2001 (National Award)
United States Patent Holder
Baylor University - Award for Outstanding Contribution to the Field of Autism (2013)
David P. Willis has gained a national reputation as a...
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Jaclyn Denise Patton
Houston, TX Lawyer with 12 years of experience
Business, Elder, Estate Planning and Probate
South Texas College of Law
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Randolph James Amaro Jr
Houston, TX Lawyer with 23 years of experience
Free ConsultationInsurance Claims, Personal Injury and Products Liability
R. James Amaro founded the Amaro Law Firm in 2005 after leaving his position as an attorney at a defense law firm. Not long after founding the firm, Mr. Amaro was hired to represent many individuals and families who had their lives destroyed by the BP refinery explosion in Texas City, Texas. Since then, Mr. Amaro has successfully represented thousands of people and businesses in various legal matters, including personal injury claims, business disputes, insurance claims, hurricane claims, and commercial litigation. Mr. Amaro tried one of the first lawsuits related to Hurricane Ike and took many more to the...
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Scott D Reiner
Houston, TX Attorney with 10 years of experience
Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Family and Probate
South Texas College of Law
Native Houstonian dedicated to helping people in the matters that matter most. I started my practice in January 2015 and since that time have assisted clients in the areas of Child Custody, Divorce, Child Support, CPS Defense, Estate Litigation, Wills, Probate Administration, and Criminal Defense. I have also aided clients in general civil matters such as landlord-tenant disputes and debt/contract actions. My mission is to run a client-centered practice that achieves positive results.
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Tad Nelson
Houston, TX Lawyer with 33 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Divorce and Family
Thomas M. Cooley Law School
I'm Tad A. Nelson, the founder of a boutique criminal defense and DWI firm that operates under the guiding principle: “Big City Experience, Small Town Values.” For my team and me, representing clients and safeguarding their constitutional rights is a privilege, not just a job. We always put people before profits, focusing on the well-being of our clients, their families, and their peace of mind.
Our firm is located in League City, and we cater to clients in Galveston County, Harris County, and across the Texas Gulf Coast. We concentrate on criminal defense, DWI, and family law, exclusively handling family law...
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James Ray Alston
Houston, TX Lawyer with 19 years of experience
Criminal Defense and Juvenile
Loyola University New Orleans
James Alston is a former Assistant United States Attorney and a former Harris County Assistant District Attorney. James Alston was a prosecutor for 12 years and was trained by the government to investigate and prosecute crimes in both state and federal courts. From Federal, white collar crimes such as mortgage fraud, healthcare fraud and internet sex crimes to State charges such as DWI, assault, drug charges and more - Houston Criminal Lawyer James Alston knows the means and methods prosecutors use to seek convictions and he applies this knowledge to fight against the system and maintain your freedom.
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Andrew Bayley
Houston, TX Attorney with 15 years of experience
Divorce, Family and Real Estate
Andrew Bayley is the lead attorney for The Bayley Law Firm. Since 2010 Andrew has helped countless individuals, families, and businesses with their legal needs in family law, real estate law, business litigation, and small business support. He has appeared and argued cases in front of nearly every sitting District Court Judge in Harris County and surrounding counties, and has argued cases to both the First and Fourteenth Court of Appeals. Andrew grew up in St. Louis, Missouri. He grew up working for his father who owned a small business selling furniture and appliances.
Andrew’s father taught him that the only...
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Yalda T. Bayley
Houston, TX Lawyer with 8 years of experience
Divorce and Family
South Texas College of Law
I am licensed to practice law in Texas and in the U.S. Southern District Court of Texas. I started my career in
Family Law as a legal assistant in 2013. I am a passionate advocate for my clients, particularly in the area of family law. My experience includes handling cases related to divorce, child custody, child support, modifications of custody and support, paternity, adoptions, and other family law matters. I also have trial experience in divorce and family law cases.
Being a native Houstonian raised by immigrant parents, I have a unique perspective and understanding of the diverse needs of my...
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Paul T Freeman
Houston, TX Lawyer with 11 years of experience
Business, Estate Planning and Probate
South Texas College of Law
Committed to making quality legal services more accessible.
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Matthew Compton
Spring, TX Lawyer with 13 years of experience
Free ConsultationBusiness, IP, Patents and Trademarks
University of Houston Law Center
Matthew (Matt) Compton has a degree in Computer Science from the University of Texas at Austin. He graduated law school from the University of Houston Law Center in 2011 and has been practicing law in the Greater Houston Area since then.
Matt is a licensed Patent Attorney and enjoys helping small businesses develop and manage their intellectual property and general small business legal needs.
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Cynthia Huerta
Houston, TX Attorney with 24 years of experience
Free ConsultationPersonal Injury
South Texas College of Law
Cynthia Huerta is a tenacious fighter. For over a decade, she defended insurance companies and trucking companies in court. She knows their tactics and strategies inside out, which gives her an edge when fighting for her clients’ rights.
In 2012, Cynthia followed her conscious and began working for injured people. She has successfully helped many of them achieve victory and full compensation against large corporations. Her experience and knowledge are unparalleled, making her one of the most sought-after personal injury lawyers in the country.
Cynthia Huerta is a tenacious personal injury lawyer who aggressively protects her clients’ interests. She provides first-class legal...
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Scot G. Doyen
Houston, TX Attorney with 30 years of experience
Business, Insurance Defense and Products Liability
South Texas College of Law
Scot Doyen is a trial lawyer who has extensive experience in the trial of commercial, personal injury, and first-party insurance cases. His experience includes defending premises liability, construction liability, legal and medical malpractice, commercial disputes and insurance coverage cases. Scot also has extensive appellate experience having successfully argued before the Supreme Court of Texas and the Fifth Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals, in addition to numerous other appellate victories. He has been named a Super Lawyer in personal injury litigation, is Board Certified in Civil Trial Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization and is a...
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Terrell William Proctor
Houston, TX Lawyer with 61 years of experience
Free ConsultationBusiness, Criminal Defense, Personal Injury and Probate
South Texas College of Law
Lic. Atty. Texas 1963; Mediator since 1992; CLE Instructor; former: Municipal Judge; Assoc. Dist. Judge; City Atty; City Secretary; Bar Pres. 2 Bar Associations; Board of several Bar Associations.; Published author; Pres. several Civic Assoc., religious leader; national award winning writer; nominated for Texas Artist of the Year; Public Speaker; Board Chairman, Curator and Gen. Counsel non-profit Proctor Museum of Natural Science; expert witness on attorney's fees and ethics, and on Paleontology and natural science in general; & Public Speaker.
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Carl Douglas Haggard
Houston, TX Lawyer with 51 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, DUI & DWI and White Collar Crime
South Texas College of Law
The Haggard Law Firm is headed by Houston, Texas Criminal Defense Attorney Carl Haggard, former Misdemeanor and District Court Chief Prosecutor with a lengthy tenure in the Harris County DA’s office. For over three decades, Carl Haggard has maintained the utmost integrity. He is a strong advocate for his clients, respected by Harris County Judges and Prosecutors alike.
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Mario R Madrid
Houston, TX Attorney with 29 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense and DUI & DWI
South Texas College of Law
Attorney Mario Madrid is a born and raised Texan who knows what it takes to successfully fight a winning battle. As a criminal defense lawyer serving the good people of Houston, Texas, he's a battle tested veteran litigator when it comes to defending folks who walk into the Madrid Law firm seeking legal representation with regard to allegations of criminal wrongdoing, and a respected legal mind by virtue of being awarded a certification in criminal law from the Texas Board of Legal Specialization®. As a DWI lawyer in Houston, he's also a member of the National College...
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Mr. Dennis Michael McElwee
Houston, TX Attorney with 39 years of experience
Free ConsultationMaritime, Personal Injury and Workers' Comp
South Texas College of Law
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.
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Walter Clark Martin
Houston, TX Attorney with 14 years of experience
Free ConsultationBusiness, Maritime and Personal Injury
South Texas College of Law
Clark Martin has a diverse background making him a well-rounded individual. Clark worked his way through college at Texas State University as a Weld Inspection Technician for Shaw Pipeline Services, Ltd. Clark has traveled through Western and Easter European countries, as well as the Middle East and Southeast Asia. He continued his education at Texas State University obtaining a Master of Arts degree majoring in Legal Studies. Clark had the privilege of working for Senator Kay Bailey Hutchison as a Veteran Affairs Assistant helping veterans obtain vital services. He also worked for the then Texas...
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Mr. Arthur L. Schechter
Houston, TX Lawyer with 61 years of experience
Free ConsultationAsbestos, Insurance Claims, Maritime and Medical Malpractice
I began practicing law in 1964, and over the years, I have represented local seaman’s unions, the National Maritime Union, individual foreign seaman throughout the world, the Indian Seaman’s Union, the Pakistani Seaman’s Union and more. I have assisted thousands of clients. I have received the highest civilian award from the United States Coast Guard, I have been selected as a Texas Super Lawyer multiple years, I served as the U.S. Ambassador to the Commonwealth of the Bahamas, I served as the Board Chairman of METRO, and I have been voted one of Houston's Top Lawyers for the...
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Pierce M. Adkins
Houston, TX Lawyer with 21 years of experience
Free ConsultationBusiness, Collections, Entertainment & Sports and Products Liability
South Texas College Of Law
Pierce Adkins is one of the top rated Products Liability attorneys in Houston, TX. Mr. Adkins represents clients located throughout the United States and abroad and has successfully litigated a variety of state and federal civil litigation matters throughout his career. Mr. Adkins received his Bachelor of Business Administration degree from the University of Mississippi and his law degree from South Texas College of Law in Houston, Texas.
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Cindy Diggs
Houston, TX Lawyer with 41 years of experience
Cindy Diggs has practiced law for over 25 years in Houston and the surrounding areas. She is a specialist in all types of family law and divorce cases. Ms. Diggs earned her juris doctorate from The University of Texas School of Law in 1984, where she was an Associate Editor of the Texas Law Review and a member of the Order of the Barristers. She also represented the university as a member of its National Moot Court Team and National Mock Trial Team. In addition, Cindy is a founding member and served on the Advisory Board of the Houston Urban...
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Jessica I. Rodriguez-Wahlquist
Houston, TX Attorney with 6 years of experience
Free ConsultationPersonal Injury
DePaul College of Law and South Texas College of Law
Jessica I. Rodriguez-Wahlquist is a passionate advocate who refuses to back down from a fight until a just settlement or verdict is reached. Jessica is a native Spanish speaker born in Guadalajara, Mexico, and raised in Houston, Texas. She represents her clients with an unparallel might as she truly understands what it is like to be injured by the wrongful actions of others. In the summer after her high school graduation, Jessica was severely injured in a car collision caused by the negligence of a distracted driver. Jessica could not walk for weeks, lost a college scholarship opportunity, and was...
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Aimée Robert
Houston, TX Attorney with 20 years of experience
Personal Injury and Products Liability
The University of Texas School of Law
At Robert Law Group, we understand that personal injuries can be overwhelming and life-changing. Our attorneys know what it takes to help you receive the maximum compensation for your physical and emotional suffering as well as any lost wages or medical experiences.
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Mr. Matthew D. Shaffer
Houston, TX Attorney with 38 years of experience
Free ConsultationElder, Employment, Environmental and Maritime
University of Houston Law Center and South Texas College of Law
I have been a lawyer for over 23 years. I first represented the other side of the docket for large corporate clients. I joined this firm over 15 years ago and began my life's work of representing working men and women. I am one of a small percentage of Texas lawyers who is Board Certified as a Personal Injury Trial Lawyer by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization. I am also a past chairman of The Texas State Bar’s Grievance Committee for District 4C. I have been named a Texas Super Lawyer by Texas Monthly Magazine, an honor shared...
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J. Hunter Craft
Houston, TX Attorney with 26 years of experience
Personal Injury and Products Liability
Baylor Law School
Hunter Craft graduated as the Casey Presidential Scholar from Baylor University with a B.B.A. in Finance, and earned his Doctor of Jurisprudence from Baylor University School of Law. He began his legal career in litigation defense of business and catastrophic injury disputes at Fulbright & Jaworski, L.L.P. (now Norton Rose Fulbright LLP). He then refocused his career to advocate for those harmed by others, joining Watts Law Firm, later becoming Watts Guerra Craft. In 2013, after nearly 14 years in the legal profession, he founded Craft Law Firm, P.C., and continues to represent victims of catastrophic injuries...
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Linda Broocks
Houston, TX Lawyer with 47 years of experience
Employment, Personal Injury, Real Estate and Securities
The University of Texas School of Law
Linda Broocks is partner in the Houston office of Kean Miller. She joined the firm in 2017 and maintains an active practice in trials and appeals of complex commercial, securities, personal injury, employment and real estate cases.
Linda is Board Certified in Civil Trial Law and Civil Appellate Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization and is also a certified mediator, with experience mediating a variety of civil suits, and an arbitrator for the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority.
Linda has been recognized by Thomson Reuters among the Texas Super Lawyers in civil litigation defense in every year of voting. She was...
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Brent Clark Perry
Houston, TX Attorney with 36 years of experience
(713) 401-9790
2 Houston Center 909 Fannin, Suite 2630
Houston, TX 77010
Business, Energy, Real Estate and Securities
University of Chicago
Over an exemplary 25 year career, Brent C. Perry has distinguished himself as a skilled litigator. His wealth of experience has helped clients in a wide range of business and legal matters solve complex issues. Mr. Perry attended the University of Chicago Law School and graduated in 1989, after which he served as a law clerk for the U.S. District Judge Ricardo Hinojosa in Texas. Mr. Perry then joined Baker Botts, LLP in 1990 and Bracewell & Giuliania, LLP in 1993. This gave Mr. Perry valuable hands-on experience that propelled him further in his career. He...
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Robert Lawrence Sirianni
Houston , TX Lawyer with 22 years of experience
Free ConsultationAppeals
University of Colorado - Denver and George Mason University School of Law
Robert Sirianni, Jr. is Managing Partner at Brownstone Law Firm, focusing on Federal appeals nationwide. The attorneys at Brownstone provide aggressive strategies in your industry or business, and exceptional resources and representation to best serve your needs.
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Trevon J Watson
Houston, TX Lawyer
PO BOX 55068
Houston, TX 77055
Free ConsultationBusiness, Construction, Personal Injury and Real Estate
Texas Southern University Thurgood Marshall School of Law
Trevon Watson is a founding partner at the Law Office of Trevon Watson, PLLC, and focuses primarily on advising clients on business, commercial real estate transactions and commercial and residential construction defects in Texas. Mr. Watson’s practice is centered around effectively drafting, researching and negotiating for investors, property owners and contractors in Texas. Mr. Watson drafts deeds, purchase and sale agreements, commercial real estate leases, company agreements and advises clients of his findings.
Mr. Watson’s goal is to provide his clients with the representation, knowledge, and advice
necessary to keep their businesses moving forward. To achieve this, Mr. Watson’s approach is
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John S. Edwards Jr.
Houston, TX Lawyer with 21 years of experience
Appeals, Business, Personal Injury and Securities
University of Virginia School of Law
John S. “Jack” Edwards, Jr. handles a wide variety of civil matters in state and federal courts throughout the country. He has represented clients in antitrust, contracts, copyright, ERISA, fraud, insurance coverage, product liability, securities, trade secrets, toxic tort, and wrongful death cases. Many of his cases involve highly technical industries, such as vehicle manufacturing or radio-communication systems. Others involve representing victims of financial fraud, whether in single-plaintiff actions or in class actions under ERISA or securities law. He has tried cases in Texas and Pennsylvania.
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John J. Smither
Houston, TX Attorney with 31 years of experience
Business, Personal Injury and Products Liability
South Texas College of Law
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John J Davis III
Houston, TX Lawyer with 12 years of experience
Free ConsultationBusiness, IP, Patents and Trademarks
South Texas College of Law
John Davis is a founder and Managing Member at Kearney, McWilliams & Davis, PLLC. He practices and oversees the firm’s intellectual property, residential and commercial property, commercial transactions, and litigation practice areas. For his clients, John focuses on business problems and solutions, including entity creation, financing, mergers & acquisitions, entity reorganizations, dispute resolution, and corporate best practices and business strategy. His experience includes providing assistance in the creation of companies and commercialization of technologies, including identifying and filing appropriate intellectual property protections in patents, trademarks, and copyrights, as well as the enforcement of such rights. He also serves as counsel,...
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Shelly A. Merchant
Deer Park, TX Lawyer with 40 years of experience
Divorce, Estate Planning, Family and Probate
University of Houston Law Center
The Law Office of Shelly A. Merchant represents individuals in Deer Park, Pasadena, La Porte, Houston, and surrounding areas in a wide range of general practice matters including family law, bankruptcy, probate and much more. We are a small firm in a small-town suburb of Houston providing clients with a friendly atmosphere and personalized service in addressing their legal concerns. We listen to your needs and work to understand your individual legal situation to help you through a difficult situation. Our attorneys are more than willing to tackle the unique challenges your case presents and to determine and execute the...
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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...