Texas Lawyers

Sean Modjarrad serves as the Managing Shareholder and founder of MAS Law, an award-winning personal injury law firm based in Dallas, Texas. With a robust litigation background, he has successfully handled over 600 cases in Texas courts and over 90 cases in federal courts. Dedicated to championing justice and advocating for those without a voice, Sean is widely acknowledged for his expertise in civil rights law and his relentless pursuit of positive legal reform. He has represented numerous landmark cases that have led to the reinterpretation of existing laws, ultimately providing enhanced protection for the wrongly accused. In a notable instance,...

A former Texas State Senator, State Representative and Police Officer, Ted is a distinguished Trial Lawyer with a lifetime commitment to serving people. He has broken nationwide verdict records and received verdicts ranked in the Top 10 on three different occasions. Ted has been featured in local and national media coverage including “Good Morning America,” “60 Minutes,” “NBC Dateline,” Texas Lawyer, The National Law Journal, Dallas Observer and D Magazine. Ted specializes in complex litigation involving Personal Injury, Wrongful Death, and Products Liability. Over the past 30 years he has represented clients in more than 150 jury trials as well...

Attorney, Troy Burleson, is widely regarded as one of the top criminal defense lawyers in the state of Texas. Since 2006, attorney Troy Burleson has obtained over 400 NOT GUILTY verdicts for his clients. Year after years, Troy is recognized for his outstanding trial work.

In addition to his numerous NOT GUILTY verdicts, attorney Burleson has successfully obtained hundreds of dismissals and reductions of clients criminal charges. His work as a Texas criminal trial attorney has earned Troy Burleson numerous state-wide and national recognition by the legal community. Those awards include:

Selection as a Texas Super Lawyer by...

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...

I manage a diverse law practice to meet the unique legal needs of individuals. My primary practice areas are in Criminal Defense and Family Law. I have 18+ years of courtroom, trial, and consulting experience in entrepreneurial, small office, and government work environments. My multi-discipline practice in criminal defense and prosecution, family law, and environmental regulatory consulting (non-legal) provides me with a diverse and robust background that aids me in all my cases. Along with experience working at my own firm, I have worked at the Collin County District Attorney’s office, where I was responsible for investigation and prosecution of atypical criminal...

Todd Shapiro is a Criminal Defense attorney located in Plano TX. He is a partner at The Shapiro Law Firm, where he practices with his father, Howard Shapiro. The firm focuses on all matters pertaining to family law and criminal law. The Shapiro Law Firm has been a fixture in DFW for over 40 years.

The Edgett Law Firm, P.C. distinguishes itself from other local law firms because we work via the Team Approach. When you hire The Edgett Law Firm, P.C., you do not just receive one attorney helping you with your case. You will have an entire Team fighting for you. Backed by a proven record of success and award-winning counsel, Scott Erik Edgett with The Edgett Law Firm, P.C. is a dedicated Personal Injury, Criminal Defense, and Family Law attorney serving Collin County and Denton County with offices in McKinney, Plano and Prosper. Scott has been advocating for clients for over 22 years...

Board Certified Family Lawyer with 26 years experience. Practice limited to divorce, custody, modifications and appeals in the area of family law. A family law litigator with nearly 50 jury trials; 500 trials before the bench and numerous appeals. Becker Family Law

A long and distinguished career as both a police officer and a prosecutor allows Jimmy to bring a unique level of expertise in the area of criminal defense.

Originally from New York State, Jimmy began his legal career as a police officer for the City of Dallas in 1988. Not long after becoming a police officer, he decided to attend law school. In 1991, Jimmy attended Southern Methodist University (SMU) School of Law, while continuing to work for the police department. He graduated law school in 1994, became a member of the State Bar in 1995, and continued working as a...

As a designated Personal Family Lawyer, my firm handles things differently. We will explain more during your free 15-minute Discovery call Zoom meeting, which you can book on my website by selecting "Book meeting" in the upper right corner. First, I chose to bill flat fees; nothing is billed hourly so that my clients know exactly what they are paying upfront, with no hidden costs for calls or emails. During our initial Life and Legacy planning session, the client will choose what they want and know the total cost. Second, lawyers often have a reputation for poor communication, a...

Mark A. Walsh is a business litigation attorney in McKinney, TX, who has litigated hundreds of construction and business disputes throughout the State of Texas since 1997. He has extensive experience and has counseled clients in all manner of construction and business disputes, commercial contract drafting and litigation, public procurement law, partner/shareholder dispute litigation, and governmental entity representation.

After working at Houston mega-firms, Corpus Christi and Victoria mid-size firms, and two different Courts of Appeals, Leslie A. Werner opened her own firm in Victoria, TX, in 2007 under The Soliz Law Group, her then-married last name. Leslie has taken what she learned from her variety of experiences and has not only become a well-rounded attorney but created a firm that has embodied the best attributes of her previous workplaces. Her experience at the 1st and 13th Court of Appeals and her association with the Texas Board of Legal Specialization for Civil Appeals has allowed her to be the...

Michael R. Puhl has been Board Certified in Family Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization and has been honored as a Texas Super Lawyer by Texas Monthly magazine since 2008. In 2006, he was appointed by Governor Rick Perry to the Texas Board of Examiners for Marital & Family Therapists and served as Chairman of that board from 2011-2016. He has been selected as a fellow on the Texas Family Law Foundation and on the Texas Family Law Foundation and the Collin County Bench/Bar Foundation. Michael is AV Preeminent® Peer Review Rated by Martindale-Hubbell®—a rating achieved only by...

Lin feels blessed that he has the knowledge, ability and resources to help others who have suffered devastating losses through no fault of their own. He practices law to make an impact: preventing the powerful from using their power unfairly and to help those most in need. Lin’s word is his bond. He believes that integrity is the cornerstone of all relationships, and he lives this value when dealing with all the people touched by his practice, including clients, employees, and others he meets through the course of business. Lin has been a trial lawyer for over 20...

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...

J. Shannon Cavers is a seasoned attorney at Laura Dale & Associates, P.C. in Houston, Texas. She focuses her practice on helping individuals and families with family law matters. Shannon graduated from Sam Houston State University with a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and Government. She then graduated at the top of her class from South Texas College of Law where she earned her Juris Doctorate degree. Throughout her legal career, Shannon has handled cases involving civil litigation and health care liability claims; however, her passion is in family law. She is a certified family law mediator through the...

Attorney Eleanor “Cori” Curry graduated from Florida A&M University where she earned her Master of Business Administration in five years. She later went on to earn her law degree from South Texas College of Law. She is an entrepreneur by trade, as well as an attorney who has a passion for entrepreneurship and giving back to the community. Her career started off by managing the ophthalmology practice of Florence Wooten M.D., PA, while simultaneously working as a commercial and residential real estate broker and marketing and education liaison at her family’s brokerage firm, Pathway Real Estate Advisors. After earning her...

As a Texas native, Chad Points is dedicated to being an advocate for the seriously injured in Houston and throughout the state. Working since a young age and even driving a 18-wheeler nationwide during summer breaks in college, Chad understands the importance of hard work and being treated fairly, leading him to become a lawyer to ensure those who are victimized have a voice. Along with his legal partner, Tony Denena, he is board certified in personal injury trail law, which is only accomplished by 2% of licensed attorneys in Texas. Chad and Tony founded their Houston personal injury law...

Hiring a divorce lawyer does not always have to be expensive. When the parties can agree amongst themselves, the billable hours can be kept much lower. By agreeing amongst themselves, the parties can keep the cost of the divorce down. Agreements usually occur when the parties are able to decide for themselves about living arrangements of children and the division of marital property. When the parties are unable to reach agreements regarding custody and property division, those decisions are left to the court. When the decisions are left to the court, the costs of custody and property division proceedings can...

Tom Ajamie is an internationally-recognized trial lawyer who has successfully represented clients in complex commercial litigation and arbitration. The authoritative Chambers USA has described Tom as “relentless, energetic and intelligent” and a “hard-working and successful trial lawyer who never quits.” He has handled a number of high-profile cases, including groundbreaking securities and financial cases, cross-border litigation, business contract disputes and employment issues. Tom has won two of the largest awards ever handed down by an arbitration panel for investors, including a $429.5 million award. He has also won a record $112 million civil RICO jury verdict.

Tom is regularly invited to...

Robert J. Fickman is a Top Rated Houston Criminal Defense Lawyer. 38+ Years Experience. He is dedicated and fights hard to obtain the best possible results for his clients. Robert provides personal attention to each client. He is dedicated and experienced in handling all criminal matters. Robert Fickman has defended the accused for more than 38 years. He defends people from all walks of life, both in State and Federal Court. He has successfully defended people on charges ranging from DWI to Murder. He has also successfully defended people in Federal Court on a variety of charges ranging from healthcare...

Robert Chisholm's law practice focuses on representing disabled veterans in the United States Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims and before the Department of Veterans Affairs. Robert has been representing disabled veterans since 1990. During his extensive career, Robert has successfully represented veterans before the Board of Veterans' Appeals, Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims, and the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit.

Robert is a founding member of the U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims Bar Association and served as President of that organization for the year 2002-2003. Mr. Chisholm served as the President of the...

As a partner at Shepherd Smith Edwards & Kantas LLP (SSEK Law Firm), Kirk G. Smith focuses his practice on securities law. Representing individual and institutional investors against banks, brokerage firms and trust companies, Mr. Smith generally handles cases involving issues such as retirement losses, broker and brokerage firm misconduct, investment derivatives, fraud and financial product failures. He serves clients throughout the U.S.

Before earning a Juris Doctor from the South Texas College of Law Houston, Mr. Smith attended Loyola University New Orleans. He graduated with a Bachelor of Arts.

Previously working as an investment advisor for a large brokerage firm and...

At Boswell Law Firm our purpose is to help find peace in the chaos of your legal issues. Attorney Duana Boswell-Loechel is Board Certified in Family Law, with over 16 years’ experience in complex divorces, contested custody, probate matters and guardianships. We offer business services such as formation, contracts, and litigation. Our team is exceptionally qualified and enthusiastic about supplying a holistic approach to your legal matters.?We do not just handle the court battle; we connect with each client and develop a plan to meet their unique needs. At Boswell Law Firm we offer structured, flat-fee pricing. This allows clients...

Chance A. McMillan founded The McMillan Law Firm with the promise of providing top-level legal representation in a variety of personal injury fields. He is Board Certified in Personal Injury Trial Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization – a designation certifying his substantial trial experience. Mr. McMillan’s legal practice focuses on a wide range of pre-litigation, litigation and trial topics, including personal injury claims, workplace accidents, trucking and automobile claims, among others.

Born in Kirbyville, Texas and raised around the Houston area, Mr. McMillan attended the University of St. Thomas in Houston on an academic scholarship, graduating Magna Cum...

JOHN R. WALKER is a Partner in SBSB's Houston office. For the past almost twenty-five years, it has been my privilege to represent insurance and employer interests focusing on the defense of claims brought under the Longshore and Harbor Act, the Defense Base (DBA), the Non-Appropriated Funds (NAF) Instrumentalities Act, the Jones Act, and General Maritime and Admiralty Law. Additionally, John also has extensive experience in First Party Insurance Defense matters, representing employers, insurance carriers, and third parties in State, Federal and Appellate courts. Prior to joining the firm, John handled First Party Insurance Defense,...

The owner and lead trial lawyer for Houston's The Krist Law Firm, P.C. I bring twenty-five years of legal experience to the state of Texas where I represent individuals in serious accident and injury cases. I have won some of the largest recoveries within the state and have earned numerous awards over the years. My areas of practice include wrongful death, commercial trucking accidents, defective product, automobile accidents and other types of injuries.

Over 27 years of experience representing the injured and families in Personal Injury and Wrongful Death Cases. Board Certified in Personal Injury Trial Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization.

The first consultation is always personally with Attorney Francisco Tinoco. After your initial consultation, you will know that we provide honest and dedicated services to each and every client. Attorney Tinoco will either tell you Yes or No. We only accept cases where we can provide real assistance to our clients. Where we believe we can get you the results you deserve! Mr. Tinoco has over 20 years of legal experience. Our law office operates as a general practice law firm covering various aspects of law, including business law, civil litigation, federal criminal law, immigration...

Robert E. Ammons is the founding partner of The Ammons Law Firm LLP. Rob received his B.A. from Baylor University in Waco, Texas. After receiving an academic scholarship, Rob continued his education at Baylor University School of Law where he was Editor of the Baylor Law Review, a member of the Order of the Barristers, and a member of Phi Delta Phi Legal Fraternity. He received his J.D. cum laude in 1988 and was selected to serve as a Briefing Attorney for the Texas Supreme Court. Rob has represented consumers in products liability litigation since 1991. He is Board...

"Experienced Attorney Humberto Tijerina III started the Tijerina Legal Firm, P.C., as a law firm that is to be client focused and which assists people that have been injured and/or wronged by others. After gaining experience and knowledge in various Texas cities, Mr. Tijerina, a valley native, decided to return to the Rio Grande Valley to apply his legal knowhow and help the under-privileged individuals that didn’t have the resources to defend themselves against large insurance or corporate interests. Today, Mr. Tijerina strives to achieve justice for those that do not have the means to spend thousands on hiring...

Joe Broussard, a member of one of the founding families of Jefferson County, Texas, joined MehaffyWeber in 1988 and became a shareholder in 1994. Joe is board certified in Estate Planning and Probate by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization and heads the firm’s Business Department. His experience includes work with numerous closely-held and family owned businesses, residential and commercial real estate developments, convenience stores, petroleum fuel jobbers, real estate transactions involving both surface and mineral interests, oil and gas transactions, wills, trusts, estate tax, gift tax and generation skipping tax planning. Joe is legal counsel and an executive board...

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...

Stephen Townsend represents clients in a wide range of practice areas, including personal injury, employment law, wills, probates and estates, complex contract litigation, business litigation, and real estate.

Stephen Townsend has obtained justice for numerous personal injury victims and their families and fights alongside employees in their employment law battles against major corporations.

Born in Port Arthur, Texas, Stephen Townsend is proud to represent the people and organizations in the Jefferson County area. A graduate of Nederland High School, Stephen now resides in Port Neches, Texas with his wife, Melissa, and their two children.

Stephen Townsend transitioned to...

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.

Ignacio G. Martinez es un abogado con licencia en Texas, en la Republica de Mexico y en el Distrito Federal del Sur del Estado de Texas. El Licenciado Martinez curso sus estudios de abogado en el Tec de Monterrey. Cuenta con una Maestria en Derecho Europeo y estudios internacionales de Metodos Legales en la Universidad de Cambridge, Inglaterra. Adicionalmente, tiene el grado de Juris Doctor por la Universidad de Texas en Austin. Sus areas de practica son: lesiones, accidentes de carro, reclamos de seguros, migracion y transacciones internacionales.