Weston Lakes Lawyers

Rukhsanda Melissa Masoom grew up in Queens, New York before finding her way to Deer Park, Texas, where she attended school. She went on to attend Mount Holyoke College in South Hadley, Massachusetts. Melissa decided to equip herself with the tools necessary to affect social change and seek justice for those in need of help. She matriculated at New England School of Law in Boston, before returning to Houston, her true home. After law school, Melissa has amassed extensive courtroom experience, with a focus on a variety of practice areas, including family law, mass tort litigation and personal injury. She has volunteered...

Laura De La Cruz is the newest attorney at Schechter, McElwee, Shaffer & Harris. She joined the firm in 2010 and worked as a legal assistant for managing partner, Matthew Shaffer, until she became licensed to practice law. Laura is an excellent lawyer and has a passion for helping others. Laura believes that the law is meant to serve individuals and their families. Her practice focuses on advocating for injured workers in maritime and other work accidents across the country. She is proud of her experience with the firm, which has given her the knowledge and practical skills to see...

Mr. Brashear's legal career began with a tour aboard the U.S.S. Philippine Sea (CG58). While aboard this U.S. Naval vessel, he defended the United States while visiting and taking in the cultural values of many other countries such as Poland, Lithuania, Sweden, Germany, Spain, Italy and Greece. After completing his tour aboard U.S.S. Philippine Sea (CG58), Mr. Brashear had the pleasure of working with the Navy Legal Service Office Southeast Jacksonville, Florida; where he processed claim under the Federal Tort Claims Act. While in Jacksonville, he was also stationed with the Trial Service Office Southeast where he...

Serving Texas families in Special Education, Guardianship, and Special Needs Planning.

Heather M. Bachman is a Board-Certified Family Law attorney committed to resolving family issues through collaboration and mediation. Guided by the principle that family relationships should be preserved and protected during crises, Heather prioritizes out-of-court settlements, using the courtroom as a last resort. Her extensive experience includes divorce, child support, visitation rights, enforcement of visitation and child support, collaborative law, and mediation. With a compassionate approach and thorough understanding of the law, Heather offers clients expert legal advice aimed at educating them about legal procedures, exploring solutions, encouraging settlements, maintaining reasonable fees, and protecting their rights when litigation becomes necessary. Her...

Margaret is a family law attorney, passionate about helping her clients shape their future. She understands that when someone hires an attorney, it can be a daunting and emotional experience. Margaret takes the time to explain the process, listen to the client, and then guides them in finding the best possible outcome. As a trained mediator, Margaret has successfully used her powerful negotiation skills to reach strong resolutions outside the courtroom. Mindful that a settlement outside of trial is not always possible, she has experience zealously advocating for her clients in the courtroom to achieve the desired results.

After graduating from...

Sarah Springer began her career in law in 1980 after earning her J.D. from the University of South Carolina School of Law. In her many years of practice, Sarah has worked as a litigator, mediator, and judge. She served as the state district judge in Mississippi where she covered family law and probate cases, as well as juvenile crime cases. After this, she moved to Katy, Texas and continued to dedicate to herself to clients as a skilled family law attorney – with her experience behind the bench serving as a valuable resource for her clients.

Sarah practices all aspects of...

Sugar Land criminal defense attorney Adam Capetillo is highly-skilled in this complex area of law. Backed by years of experience, he has a comprehensive understanding of Texas criminal and personal injury law.

He and his team can effectively guide you throughout the entire legal process while helping you make well-informed decisions about the future. Whether you were charged with DWI, a drug crime, a felony, or any other criminal act, he can assist you. Attorney Capetillo will fight for a reduction or complete dismissal of the charges you are facing.

Attorney Capetillo is also a caring and capable personal injury attorney in...

Sherlyn ("Sherry") Smith has fought and advocated for the rights of others for more than 20 years. Prior to embarking upon her legal career, attorney Smith was a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who specialized in DCFS involved families and mental health issues. Observing the nexus between individual legal and family problems, she concentrated her legal practice on family law, probate/guardianship, and family-based/humanitarian immigration law. She truly cares for her clients and works to help them really move forward once their cases are finished.

Deeply rooted in her beloved Chicago, attorney Smith is the proud graduate of the University of Illinois Urbana...

Sugar Land family law attorney Chikeersha Puvvada can assist you in all areas of family law. He has been helping individuals with their family law matters since 2008, and, regardless of the issue, Chikeersha is committed to providing every client with experienced, client-focused and compassionate representation in an affordable manner.

Born in India, Chikeersha immigrated to the United States at age 5 and grew up in the New York/New Jersey area, where he also attended high school and college.

After finishing law school in Austin, Texas, Chikeersha returned to New Jersey and was admitted to practice law in New Jersey. While in...

A former Harris County prosecutor, Rosario Stornello has since gone on to become one of Houston's leading criminal defense attorneys. With nearly a decade of experience as a prosecutor, Rosario has a unique insight into the workings of the criminal justice system and he brings this understanding to the table in his work defending clients. His work as a defense lawyer has earned him accolades such as the 10.0 "Superb" score on Avvo and inclusion in the Houstonia Top Lawyers list.

Miguel Adame founded his own law firm in 2005, partnering with Johnny Garza in 2011. Adame Garza’s primary focus since its inception has been securing financial compensation for those injured or killed by the negligence of others. Miguel prides himself in being able to represent both English and Spanish-speaking clients from the beginning of a claim throughout litigation.

Miguel graduated from the University of Houston with a Bachelor of Science in Political Science in 2000. He earned his law degree from the South Texas College of Law Houston in 2003. He is admitted to practice in all Texas state courts...

Kourtney is a trusted family lawyer working hard for families throughout the Houston area. As an experienced attorney, she has assisted families with divorce cases, child custody cases, adoptions, name changes, and estate planning. Kourtney's goal is to provide her clients stellar representation, while keeping the client's goals at the forefront. With Kourtney as their attorney, clients can expect a compassionate advocate committed to resolving their legal issues.

David believes that an effective family law practice is about putting clients first and maintaining relationships. David graduated from the University of Houston-Clear Lake in 2011 summa cum laude, with a degree in History. Prior to practicing law, David taught high school public speaking, history, and debate for several years. While teaching, David earned his Doctor of Jurisprudence from South Texas College of Law. As a former high school history teacher and debate coach, David believes the right arguments are just as important as remembering that every client’s needs are different, every client’s story is different, and every story needs an...

Prior to joining Hunt Law Firm, Mia graduated in the top five percent of her class, earning summa cum laude from South Texas College of Law after graduating with honors from Texas A&M University.

Mia is passionate about family law because of the client-focused assistance she can offer families during a time of need. She understands every case is different and focuses on working with her clients to achieve the best possible outcome together. As an attorney, Mia believes it is most important to effectively communicate and be prepared.

Previously, Mia worked as an attorney at a family law firm in Houston....

Gabriel Gonzalez is the newest attorney to join the team at Schechter, McElwee, Shaffer & Harris. Gabriel joined the firm back in January of 2016 working as a Law Clerk and began his career as a personal injury attorney in 2017. He graduated from South Texas College of Law with honors and is a member of the American Bar Association and the Houston Young Lawyers Association. Gabriel has always been interested in helping others and decided to become a personal injury lawyer because he knows that victims need someone on their side who will fight for them. Gabriel is a...

AJ was employed as a law clerk at Schechter, McElwee, Shaffer, & Harris, A.J. for two years during law school, and was hired as an attorney upon his graduation. Since becoming licensed, he has dedicated himself to his injured clients. He practices personal injury litigation, representing clients all over Texas who have been seriously hurt in accidents. He handles premises liability cases, Texas trucking cases, motor vehicle accidents, motorcycle accidents, and all general personal injury claims.

Originally from California, Erik M. Locascio moved to the Houston area in 1997, where he attended Clements High School in Sugar Land. After graduating, he attended The University of Texas at Austin, graduating in 2007 with a Bachelor’s Degree in English. Erik then began law school at the University of Houston Law Center, eventually graduating in May of 2011. After studying for and taking the Texas bar exam, Erik was admitted to practice law in November of 2011. In 2012, Erik accepted a prosecutor position at the Harris County District Attorney’s Office, where he handled hundreds of cases, both...

Eduardo Amesty is a seasoned attorney with over 23 years of combined experience representing clients in Venezuela and the U.S. in criminal cases, corporate and international arbitration cases. As a native of Venezuela, Eduardo is well-versed in the social culture, business protocols, and legal systems of Venezuela and across Latin America. With this knowledge, he serves as a bridge to his North American and international clients in navigating dual legal systems. Eduardo has bilingual fluency in speaking, writing, and translating English and Spanish. ...

John Lemos, a native of Corpus Christi, Texas, has built a distinguished career as a family law and criminal defense attorney in the Houston/Cypress area. After earning his Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Baylor University and his law degree from Baylor University School of Law in Waco, Texas, John established his practice and roots in Cypress, where he lives with his family. With a deep commitment to his clients, John thrives on tackling the complex and emotionally charged issues inherent in family law and criminal defense cases. He takes pride in making a meaningful difference in the lives of those...

Elena is a Texas native. She graduated from the University of Texas at Austin and South Texas College of Law Houston. She began working at the Hunt Law Firm as a law clerk while she was a law student and was thrilled to join to accept a full-time attorney position after being licensed. She is a dedicated advocate who skillfully guides clients through difficult times with compassion and empathy. Her goal is to support my clients, both inside and outside the courtroom, while explaining the law in a way that is accessible and easy-to-understand. She helps clients find reasonable solutions to...

Larry McDougal is a Board Certified Criminal Law Attorney who also holds a Texas Masters Peace Officer's License. He not only has been a Texas Peace Officer but he has also been a Harris County Texas Assistant District Attorney. Larry also holds board and committee positions with the State Bar of Texas and the Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association. Larry is a frequent lecturer on Legal Ethics.

Paul's background as a Texas attorney is in Probate Litigation. His practice focuses on will contests, trust contests, contested guardianships, breach of fiduciary duty claims, right of survivorship accounts, determination of heirs, probate administration and guardianship administration. Paul also assists his clients with the preparation of wills, trusts, powers of attorney, family limited partnerships and other business entities.

"I have always been of the opinion that unpopularity earned by doing what is right is not unpopularity but glory".(Marcus Tulius Cicero)

CRIMINAL DEFENSE ATTORNEY - Cynthia Guerra Attorney is a native Texan, passionately protecting the accused for more than 26 years.
She received her Doctor of Jurisprudence from Texas Southern School of Law and has been licensed in the State Bar of Texas since 1991 and in the Southern Federal District since 1994. Since opening her practice, she has defended a variety of cases from murder to DWI.
When choosing a Texas criminal lawyer you...

I practice immigration and family law in Katy, Texas. I graduated from the University of Houston Law Center. Before becoming a lawyer I taught both elementary and high school students. Before teaching, I attended Lehigh University as an undergrad where I played college volleyball, took part in an all girls acapella group, and studied international relations. I now live in Katy with my husband and son. I am so excited to live in such a vibrant city where I can make a positive difference in people's lives.

Hanna’s passion for family law grew out of her drive to help others going through difficult times. She prides herself on being a zealous advocate for her clients at every stage of their case. Her goal is to get the best outcome for her client while ensuring her client’s experience within the legal system is as stress-free as possible. Hanna prioritizes open, honest, and consistent communication with her clients because she knows support from an attorney is invaluable. Hanna understands that each case is different, and firmly believes that her role is to provide clients with the legal guidance necessary...

After receiving her law degree from the University of Houston in 2012, Kathleen began practicing family law in the greater Houston area. Her practice has continued to grow while maintaining a focus on family law matters, including adult disabled children, divorce and asset division, modification and enforcement of prior orders, child custody, and child support. She is also experienced in settlement negotiations, mediation, hearings and trial. Kathleen believes that no case is “standard” and it is her attention to the unique circumstances of each case that leads to success for her clients. A native of the Houston area, Kathleen...

Stephanie was born and raised in Katy, Texas. She graduated from the University of Houston Law Center where she participated in the Educational Rights Clinic, Juvenile Law Clinic, Immigration Clinic, and the Alternative Dispute Resolution team. Through her work in the legal clinics, she had the privilege of zelalously advocating for her various clients. Stephanie is well versed in the financial aspects of divorce, having received her accounting degree from the University of Houston Honors College with cum laude honors, particularly as it affects real estate, retirement accounts, and business ownership. Stephanie’s passion for the legal profession, attention to detail, and professionalism...

I'm Caroline Ortego, I'm an Estate planning and probate attorney, soccer mom and plant lover. I was born and raised in Louisiana. In 2008, I graduated from LSU Law and moved to Texas the very next year. I have been here ever since. There are so many I love about living in Texas like going to the Katy ISD Livestock Show and Rodeo and eating all the tacos I can get my hands on. With my law firm, Ortego Law Firm, I am committed to the families and individuals of Katy, TX and surrounding areas by providing compassionate, personalized...

Specializing in family law, Morgan serves as an Amicus attorney, advocating for children's best interests. Her practice areas include custody, visitation, and child support matters. As a former president of the South Texas College of Law’s mediation group, she emphasizes mediation to help families reach amicable solutions without resorting to trial. Morgan's experience encompasses visitation modifications, parental rights and child support, parental alienation, paternity, stepparent adoptions, grandparent rights, and representing parties in cases involving the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services. Her professional affiliations include the Houston Bar Association (Family Law Section), State Bar of Texas (Family Law and Child Welfare...

Prior to starting his law firm, Victor provided trusted IP counsel to large multinational corporations, serving as in-house Chief Patent Counsel for National Oilwell Varco in Houston, as in-house IP Counsel for Schlumberger in Sugar Land, Texas, and as an associate with the Arnold, White & Durkee law firm in Houston. Before practicing law, Victor served as a helicopter crew chief in the U.S. Marine Corps, attaining an Honorable Discharge following his tour of duty.

Will Adams is the firm’s lead trial attorney and represents clients in serious personal injury and death cases. He is Double Board Certified in Personal Injury Trial Law and Civil Trial Law, and is a life member of the prestigious Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum.

Will has been recognized as on of the Top 10 Trucking Trial Lawyers in Texas by the National Trucking Trial Lawyers Association, as one of the Top 100 Trial Lawyers in Texas by The National Trial Lawyers, and as a leader in his field by Texas Monthly Magazine, H Texas Magazine and other publications.

Will serves...

I was born and raised in the farmlands of the Midwestern United States. I earned an Associate in Science degree from Lincoln Trail College, marking a significant milestone as the first person in my family to obtain a college degree. My educational journey continued at Southern Illinois University, where I achieved both a Bachelor of Science and a Master of Science in Organic Chemistry. My legal education began at the University of Houston and concluded at Indiana University School of Law in Indianapolis, Indiana, where I graduated with a Juris Doctorate cum laude in 2008. During my time in law school,...

DK Law is a Houston-based law firm spearheaded by Darius Khosravian, a nationally recognized attorney who represents clients in personal injury cases. His areas of practice include wrongful death, car, truck, and motorcycle accidents, premises liability, and many more. He provides aggressive and effective legal representation for injured people and grieving families–anyone who has suffered damages due to the negligent or predatory actions of another. Mr. Khosravian has been practicing since 2012 and has already made The National Trial Lawyers Top 40 Under 40 list. He is also a lifetime member of the Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum. DK Law’s office can be...

At Christiansen Law Firm, we work hard to help clients reach a positive resolution in their case. Our family law, immigration, and probate attorneys take a genuine interest in your legal issues and we pride ourselves on the personalized service we provide. You will find everyone in our office to be friendly, approachable and ready to help. Contact our law firm online or call 281-579-2800 to schedule an initial consultation.

If you are looking for a trustworthy Texas civil litigation lawyer in the Houston area, you should look no further than The Brennan Law Firm, LLC. It is critical that you know where you can turn to receive the help you need for matters pertaining to business law and litigation. Mr. Brennan has experience with intellectual property disputes, restrictive covenants ("noncompetes"), trademark disputes and partnership disputes and is prepared to take on your case and fight for your rights. In addition, it is absolutely critical that you receive the help you need for matters pertaining to creditor rights and real...

Anthony Choueifati graduated from the University of Houston with a B.A. in Psychology in 2002 and from South Texas College of Law, receiving his Juris Doctorate in 2005. His 19+ years of experience plays a significant role in advising clients, whether that involves forming business entities, complex partnership agreements, contract drafting and negotiation, estate planning, or mergers and acquisitions. Anthony enjoys meeting business owners of all types and strives to form long-lasting relationships with his clients. Anthony is married, has two children, and enjoys golf and traveling.

Rosen & Kovach, PLLC is a reputable firm that fights for those accused of a crime. Our Fort Bend criminal defense lawyer has more than 30 years of experience and a strong background handling even the most challenging cases. Attorney Rocket Rosen is a former prosecutor who knows what to expect from the other side and how to defend against them in and out of court. He is a Texas Board Certified Criminal Law Specialist who has demonstrated his skill as one of the top in his field. From his clients to his legal peers, he has gained recognition...