Valentine Lawyers

Most business owners are reactive instead of proactive so they neglect foundational business law issues until its too late. My firm focuses on providing support to help business owners avoid costly legal mistakes so that they can protect their brands, grow their businesses, and secure their wealth. We provide services in the areas of: - LLC formation - Start up law (C corporations) - LLC documentation - Corporate documents - Business Succession - Intellectual Property (Copyright, trademark, trade secrets) - LLC reinstatements - Corporate reinstatements - Contract review - Licensing Agreements - Franchise Agreements

John T. Kirtley, III, is a trial attorney, and he has practiced law since 1988. He is Board Certified in Personal Injury Trial Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization and in Civil Trial Law by the National Board of Trial Advocacy. Texas attorneys have given him the highest professional and ethical rating (AV®Preeminent™ Peer Review Rated), and he was selected for inclusion in Thomson Reuters’ Texas Super Lawyers® for 2006, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020 and 2021. John has litigated thousands of cases involving automobile and trucking collisions, premises liability, wrongful death, pharmaceutical drugs and...

O. (Oscar) Rene Diaz: With over 35 years of civil litigation experience, I bring a wealth of knowledge and experience from my time as the former Judge of the 224th District Court in Bexar County, Texas. I am fully bilingual (English & Spanish), and my training as a diplomat, working in the U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Latin American Affairs, along with my background training as a certified mediator/arbitrator allows me to effectively guide cases towards the most favorable resolutions. I have been honored with an AV Preeminent Rating from Martindale-Hubbell, reflecting the highest standards in both ethical...

Steven was born in Chicago and raised in the Rio Grande Valley. He is a proud Longhorn, attending the University of Texas at Austin, majoring in journalism. After college, he joined friends in Los Angeles and spent a few years pursuing a career in film and television.

After L.A., he was called back to Texas and began working in the City of San Antonio’s Economic Development Department. There, he helped small and minority-owned businesses compete for lucrative City contracts.

Fueled by his passion for championing the underdog, Steven attended Baylor Law School, graduating with honors. While in law school, he was an...

I was born in Lafayette, Louisiana and moved to San Antonio, Texas in the Summer of 1987 with my mom and younger brother. That was the year that Mom, the late Jo Ann Dauphin Moore, was recruited by former Mayor Henry Cisneros as the first Executive Director of Neighborhood Housing Services (NHS) of San Antonio. As a child, I often accompanied my mom to work, where I learned the value of community service and community leadership. As a result, my family and I began to see San Antonio as home. Although time with my mom was cut short by her sudden...

Don Philbin is an innovative and tenacious mediator with a demonstrated history of resolving complex disputes. Recognized as a thought leader in Chambers USA, Who’s Who Legal, Super Lawyers, and Best Lawyers, Don is an elected fellow of the American Academy of Civil Trial Mediators and International Academy of Mediators. He has served as chair of the Texas Bar ADR Section, is a teacher, author, and developer of Picture it Settled®, a pioneering software tool akin to “Moneyball” for negotiation.

Board Certified Family Law Attorney Rebecca J. Carrillo always wanted to be a lawyer. In school, she never let anyone be bullied and never let anyone sit alone in the cafeteria. From an early age, she had the idea that she could help and defend people. Family law delves into that cornerstone of her personality as there is nothing more personal than protecting someone’s family, assets, and estate. Her practice encourages honesty to and from the client. Unlike other firms, she does not prioritize her business over her clients’ individual needs. She is honest with clients about potential legal...

We are a boutique family law firm that gives each client the individualized attention they deserve. Our commitment is to our clients, so when you work with us, you can expect to be heard. By working together, we can find a solution that is unique to you and your situation.

For the past 40 years, Attorney George Scharmen has been practicing criminal law and representing all types of cases. In the last 25 years specifically, he has set his practice solely on DWI cases, which has allowed him to gain an immense amount of knowledge on the subject. Not only that, but he actually was a founding member of the National College for DUI Defense, which is an organization in place intended to preserve justice for the rights of the accused. In addition, he was a founding president of the San Antonio Criminal Defense Lawyers Association. Due to his...

Robert’s current practice is devoted to individuals who have been harmed by negligent drivers, doctors, and corporations. Robert and the firm have rightfully gained a reputation of fighting aggressively to obtain every available dollar to compensate the harms suffered by our clients. Unlike other firms that try to settle cases quickly for less money Rush & Gransee, L.C. has the reputation of pushing cases so that our client’s recovery is maximized.

Call Robert for a free consultation today - (210) 223-9200

Gerald “Gerry” Harris Goldstein is a nationally known and respected defense lawyer and Past President of both the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers and the Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association. He is listed in The Best Lawyers in America and Texas Lawyer’s Legal Legends, has been profiled in numerous publications, has served as an adjunct professor of law at University of Texas School of Law in Austin and at St. Mary’s University School of Law in San Antonio, and is a fellow in the American Board of Criminal Lawyers, American College of Trial Lawyers and the International Academy of...

Cynthia Hujar Orr uses her extensive experience to aid those across Texas facing a range of criminal charges. She is a highly respected member of the criminal defense community and has received numerous awards for her contributions to her field. She is Board Certified by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization in both Criminal Law and Criminal Appellate Law, a distinction earned by less than 10% of attorneys. After earning her Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Cynthia began studying law at St. Mary's University School of Law in San Antonio. She received her license to practice law in Texas...

Krause Law Firm offers free consultations and free parking at our downtown office. Call 210-455-1333 to schedule your free consultation. Our office handles all criminal law cases in Bexar County, including DWI and Family Violence cases. Attorney Staci Krause first worked as an Assistant District Attorney for the Bexar County District Attorney’s Office before becoming a defense attorney. She then worked with Soyars & Morgan Law, a highly-respected criminal defense law firm in San Antonio, Texas, before starting her own law firm in 2018. Since then, Attorney Krause has defended hundreds of people with her knowledge of criminal law....

My name is Brian Maverick and I am an attorney in San Antonio, Texas. I attended the University of Notre Dame where I majored in Math and obtained a minor in Computer Science. I worked as an actuary for a year before attending law school. In 2003, I received my Doctor of Jurisprudence degree from the University of Houston Law School. After law school, I started working with my father, Chilton Maverick. In 2009, I became Board Certified in Estate Planning and Probate Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization. In addition to helping...

Chris M. Kirker is a Texas trial lawyer handling highly contested divorce and custody matters. Chris has been successfully handling divorce and custody cases for years and places intense focus and attention on every client he works with. While most cases do not go to trial, Chris knows the importance of being ready for trial should it become necessary. After successfully handling many divorce and custody matters Chris has received numerous awards related to his prior clients’ satisfaction with his work. He has been named a Top 100 Trial Lawyer in the State of Texas by the National Trial Lawyers (2014-2023)....

As the managing shareholder of Hendershot Cowart P.C., I look out for the best interest of our clients by utilizing our many years of combined experience practicing business law, business litigation, health law, and regulatory compliance. Our tagline is: "Your Attorneys. Your Team. Your Law Firm for Life." And that's true. It's my approach to client service, and it lays the foundation for our collaboration – now and into the future. My decision to practice law was inspired by the strong work ethic of my father and grandfather. Being a successful attorney requires dedication and experience. Whether reviewing an employment contract or...

Michael Baseluos is licensed in Texas, New York, and New Jersey. He worked as a commercial and employment litigator for several well-known defense firms in the Northeast before starting the Baseluos Law Firm. He has been involved in complex environmental litigation, auto accident lawsuits, vaccine injury, and medical malpractice litigation. Mr. Baseluos is a West Point graduate and served for nine (9) years as a captain in the United States Army and Texas National Guard. Mr. Baseluos is conversational in Arabic, and he takes Spanish language lessons to serve the Hispanic community. Mr. Baseluos has seen first hand the effects of...

If I were to think of one word to describe myself, it would be “dedicated”. When I take a case, I pride myself on providing the best level of service that I can, and leaving no stone unturned in getting the best result possible for my client. I chose to practice primarily in the fields of family law and juvenile law because I have a genuine desire to help my community, and I feel that I can be an asset to anyone seeking representation in those areas. I put a strong emphasis on customer service: I return calls within...

Karl Seelbach is a LegalTech founder and seasoned litigation attorney with over 17 years of experience in the courtroom, representing clients in personal injury, business, and employment litigation. He is a skilled advocate and a tenacious fighter who handles cases with precision and an eye towards trial from day one. His adversaries describe him as "skilled" and "whip smart." But Karl's legal expertise doesn't stop there - he's also the founder of Skribe.ai, a software platform for capturing testimony that's changing the game for attorneys and their clients. Prior to launching his own law firm in 2015, Karl worked as a...

Richard Ursha has always had a passion for practicing law, from an early age. He worked hard to put himself through law school, working various jobs throughout his studies. He has worked as a federal law enforcement officer during the way while attending law school at night. As the son of a GM factory worker and a hairstylist, he stays true to his humble, down-to-earth style of interacting with clients. He understands that those charged with crimes are people like us, people who deserve our respect and compassion. Throughout his career he has stayed true to this personalized and compassionate...

I am a former prosecutor, and have been practicing criminal law since 2007. I am an aggressive trial lawyer that will fight for your rights! I was recently voted best criminal defense attorney, best criminal appellate attorney, and best juvenile attorney in Hays County.

Justin M. Jackson is a native Texan, spending his early childhood in Edinburg, Texas and later graduating from Round Rock High School.

Mr. Jackson received his undergraduate degree from Texas A&M University and obtained his law degree from St. Mary’s Law School, graduating magna cum laude (top 3% of his class).

While in law school, he was a member of the Law Review and interned with the Hon. Judge Emilio Garza of the Federal 5th Circuit Court of Appeals.

Austin Family Law Attorney Melissa Williams has a comprehensive understanding of Texas family law. For over 24 years, she has provided clients throughout the state with high-quality legal services. As a result, she has a comprehensive understanding of this complex area of law as well as a long track record of success. In fact, she is a board-certified family law attorney, meaning she is an expert in this practice area. Attorney Melissa Williams genuinely cares about her clients and will do everything she can to help you achieve your legal goals. Whether you are seeking alimony, trying to adopt, going...

I am a personal injury lawyer located in Austin, Texas. My practice is designed to help people who have been injured in car wrecks and truck wrecks. If you have been injured in an accident, call us today for a free consultation.

Trial Lawyer working predominantly on personal injury cases in Texas. Previous experience at the Texas Office of the Attorney General General Litigation Division and a large personal injury firm in Austin, TX. Published in the American Bankruptcy Institute Journal. Prior to law school, provided applied behavioral analysis services as an RBT/ABA Therapist to children with developmental disabilities at First Leap and Behaviors-A-Go-Go pediatric clinics. As a personal injury lawyer, Arielle brings a compassionate, client-centered approach grounded in her background in psychology and her extensive advocacy work for vulnerable populations. She understands the profound physical, emotional, and financial toll that injuries impose...

Aaron von Flatern is the co-founder of FVF Law and an Austin personal injury lawyer. He co-founded the firm in 2014 to provide accident victims with care and compassion, vital education, superb advocacy, and transparency. These values help Mr. von Flatern educate all accident victims about their legal rights and options. Mr. von Flatern represents accident victims injured in all types of incidents arising from the negligence of others. He handles car accidents and all other types of personal injury cases. Mr. von Flatern has seen many successes in his career. He has tried many cases successfully and settled several cases for over...

I was born in Alexandria, Virginia. Originally, my family is from Argentina, both of my parents having immigrated to the United States in 1976. I grew up in varying parts of the country, including Pittsburgh, Washington D.C., Boston, and Houston. In 1999, I graduated from the University of Texas at Austin with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology with a Spanish minor. I went on to obtain my J.D. with a concentration in General Civil Litigation from Baylor Law School in Waco, Texas, after which I moved back to Austin to practice with the law firm of Burns,...

Dustin started law school at the College of William and Mary in 2011. He excelled in law school and finished his first year in the top 10% of his class. Thanks to his superior performance, Dustin was able to transfer to the University of Texas Law School in 2012 and graduated from UT with his Juris Doctorate degree in 2014. During his time in law school Dustin gained a sound understanding of the law and how it can be used to help individuals without a voice achieve justice.

During law school, Dustin worked at the Packard Law Firm in the Social...

George Dombart is an aggressive family and criminal attorney based in San Antonio, Texas who has has devoted himself to representing individuals who have been accused, investigated, or charged with State or Federal Crimes. The Law Offices of George B. Dombart has successfully represented the people of South and Central Texas for almost 20 years. George Dombart is passionate about making sure the rights of his clients are heard. He believes each person deserves fair treatment, and he works to ensure each client has a fair chance. He represents people in a variety of criminal defense cases, including DWI,...

I've practiced law in Texas for many years. I know the prosecutors and judges and police officers. Heck, I've served as a city prosecutor and an assistant district attorney, but to tell the truth my heart was never in it. However, I do know how they think and what’s important to them and I make that work for you. I know what it takes for them to try to prove a case beyond a reasonable doubt so they win and you lose. That’s why I have been able to get very serious cases dismissed and that’s...

Geoffrey Puryear is a sixth generation Texan and his family has called Texas home for more than 150 years. He was born right here in Lubbock. He graduated cum laude with a degree in Public Administration from Texas State University in 2004. He came back to Lubbock for law school, graduating from Texas Tech University School of Law in 2007. While in law school, Geoffrey balanced traveling on the school‘s criminal law mock trial team with clerking for Matt Powell, then the elected Lubbock District Attorney. Since then, he has devoted his legal career to developing the skills to obtain...

J. Spencer Young is a Senior Associate Attorney at Sul Lee Law Firm. In assisting clients to obtain the best possible result, Spencer takes pride in working with clients and not just for them. Spencer combines his past work experience, an empathetic understanding, and an outside-the-box, yet practical approach to attack problems head-on. Born and raised in the heart of West Texas, Spencer attended the University of Texas at Austin for his undergraduate studies where he graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree in government. Thereafter, Spencer attended Texas Tech School of Law, where he graduated in 2019. Spencer served as...

I am an attorney who represents families of fatal accident victims with wrongful death claims. With an increase in motor vehicle traffic in our highways I also assist victims involved in tragic vehicle collisions caused by negligent drivers. My law firm has witnessed the severe damages that can occur when a vehicle collision involves a semi-truck, any big rig truck, whether they be head-on collisions or rear-end collisions involving any commercial truck drivers. There are many reasons for accidents involving truck drivers and their commercially owned trucks, a few can be speeding, driver fatigue, drunk driving, improperly...

I am board certified in Criminal Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization. That means I’m one of very few attorneys who can say “I specialize in criminal law.” My practice is primarily state and federal criminal law and appeals.

I have helped hundreds of individuals and businesses resolve disputes with the IRS. Throughout the process, I work hard to protect my clients and get them the best deal from the IRS. I am a tax attorney with two Texas law degrees - a general law degree and a law degree specifically in tax - with nearly a decade of experience fighting the IRS at every stage. I am admitted to practice before the US Tax Court and all administrative agencies of the IRS. Having a representative who knows the rules is a powerful tool when taking on...

A former felony prosecutor at the El Paso DA’s Office, Joe has oriented his legal career towards civil and criminal litigation.

Prior to entering private practice, Joe worked as a Staff Attorney at Texas Riogrande Legal Aid, Inc. (TRLA), representing low income residents of El Paso, and the most vulnerable members of our community in various civil matters, fulfilling his desire to use his law degree to help achieve justice for residents along the Texas/Mexican border.

After his time at TRLA, Joe spent over three years as an Assistant District Attorney (Felony Trial Division) for the 34th Judicial District of Texas (El...

James Tawney is a native of the Southwest dedicated to serving his community. He was born and raised in Arizona where he attended Northern Arizona University and graduated summa cum laude. He received his juris doctorate degree from Texas Tech University School of Law where he graduated magna cum laude. As an attorney, his career is dedicated to serving people in his community who have been injured or killed, or wrongfully terminated.

Cindy is a highly experienced, credentialed, and client-centered divorce lawyer practicing in Midland, Fort Worth, and Granbury. With a distinguished career spanning more than 25 years, Cindy is the President of the State Bar of Texas, bringing a wealth of expertise to every case. She is also one of the few family lawyers who is a member of the highly recognized American Board of Trial Advocates, an invitation-only national association of experienced trial lawyers and judges. Cindy is a fellow of the prestigious International Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers and a fellow of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers. Board...

An experienced lawyer, Cassidy has exclusively practiced family law since 2011. Her clients include professionals, physicians, airline pilots, and their spouses who want to minimize the impact of divorce on their families. Pearson excels at resolving complex custody issues and helping clients make business decisions in complicated property cases.

Lori Truitt is a Lubbock native with deep ties to the area, having earned both her undergraduate degree and J.D. from Texas Tech University. She began her legal career in civil litigation and creditor representation, gaining extensive courtroom experience across San Antonio and Austin. In 2010, Lori returned to Lubbock and joined Tray Payne, expanding her practice to encompass a variety of legal areas, including family law, probate and estate administration, guardianship, debtor/creditor representation, general civil litigation, and personal injury. Her diverse expertise allows her to serve the community with a well-rounded approach to legal challenges. Passionate about helping others, Lori finds...