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Michael Simpson
Bridgeport, TX Business Law Attorney with 47 years of experience
Business, Products Liability and Real Estate
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Alan Abergel
Fort Worth, TX Business Law Lawyer with 19 years of experience
Business, IP, Real Estate and Securities
Univ of Maryland School of Law
Alan Abergel is an attorney licensed by both the State Bar of California and the State Bar of Texas.
My firm’s concentration is in the representation of entrepreneurs and their businesses. My firm provides transactional, regulatory, and administrative litigation services. My firm often acts as outside general counsel for its clients’ businesses. My firm serves many business industries including, lending, financial services, equipment leasing and finance, real estate, technology startups, professional services, music/entertainment, new media, fitness/wellness, manufacturing, restaurants, and apparel. As a Texas and California, business law firm, my firm...
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Arturo C. Aguilar
Fort Worth, TX Business Law Attorney
Free ConsultationBusiness
University of Houston Law Center
Art Aguilar was born and raised in south Texas. He worked his way up from extremely humble beginnings, working his way through high school in minimum wage jobs, and having to deal with all the legal barriers that the common person experiences.
After serving honorably in the US Army, and having taught at the high school level, Art learned the value of hard work. He believes that hard work beats talent every single time. Because of his commitment, determination, and integrity, Art now represents publicly traded multi-billion-dollar entities.
Art is not only bilingual, fully capable of communicating in Spanish...
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Warren V. Norred
Southlake, TX Business Law Attorney with 17 years of experience
(817) 552-3560
630 East Southlake Blvd., #110
working with Justice & White
Southlake, TX 76092
Business, Bankruptcy, IP and Patents
Texas Wesleyan University School of Law - Texas Wesleyan University
Norred Law handles litigation, bankruptcy, and intellectual property matters.
Litigation matters include from simple small claim matters to federal patent litigation. Norred Law has represented its clients in federal courts from California to New York, and in every federal district in Texas.
For our bankruptcy clients, we handle Chapter 7 and Chapter 11 matters for individuals and businesses, and Chapter 13 for individuals when appropriate. We also represent creditors who find themselves involved in bankruptcy.
In intellectual Property issues, Norred Law handles patents, trademarks, and copyrights. As a registered professional engineer with an MSEE and more than 15 years of...
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Matthew S Tadlock
Grapevine, TX Business Law Attorney with 11 years of experience
Business and Real Estate
University of Vienna, University of Tulsa College of Law and University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law
Matthew Tadlock was born in Dallas, but raised in Fort Worth. He studied political science at Baylor University and proceeded to the University of Tulsa College of Law, which was a natural fit. His love of learning and travel lead him to study abroad in Ireland and Austria, where he was taught by the United States Supreme Court Justice Anthony Kennedy & studied European and International Business Law at the University of Vienna. Passionate about practicing law in Texas, Matt made is way back home so he could serve the community that had set him up so well...
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Christopher B. Henry
Denton, TX Business Law Attorney with 16 years of experience
Business, Bankruptcy and Real Estate
Texas Wesleyan University School of Law - Texas Wesleyan University
I was born and raised in Denton, Texas and graduated from Denton High School in 1998. My mother is and has been a physician in Denton since 1980. I feel that my educational background in science, business, and law gives me a unique perspective on any dispute including those involving complex business structures. Additionally, due to my experience with small businesses, I understands the issues and potential obstacles that affect them as well.
I received my law degree from Texas Wesleyan University School of Law in 2008. Prior to law school, I received an undergraduate degree in Mechanical...
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J. Jeffrey Springer
Denton, TX Business Law Lawyer with 39 years of experience
Free ConsultationBusiness
Baylor Law School
Jeff Springer has more than two decades of experience serving as an advocate for individuals, families and businesses. He was an honors program graduate of Baylor University, and obtained his Juris Doctorate at Baylor Law School. Jeff is board certified in civil trial law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization and is a member of the American Bar Association and the State Bar of Texas. He is a past President of the Denton County Bar Association. A former Adjunct Professor of Law at Texas Woman's University, Mr. Springer has published a number of articles covering topics ranging from tort...
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Lisa Ann McBee
Southlake, TX Business Law Attorney with 18 years of experience
Business and Immigration
University of Missouri - Kansas City School of Law
Texas Immigration & Estate Planning Attorney Lisa McBee works compassionately to advance social justice, fairness, and integrity and has practiced immigration law for over 16 years. “Reliability, efficiency, responsiveness, and consistency” predominate in Lisa’s representation of clients.
Lisa‘s practice of law has recently expanded into new legal areas, including estate planning and business entity formation — although her passion remains focused on serving clients in the field of immigration law, including both employment-based and family-based.
Admitted to the bar in Missouri and Texas, Lisa is a member of the American Immigration Lawyers’ Association (AILA), the TX chapter of AILA, the MO/KS chapter...
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J. Kevin Clark
Fort Worth, TX Business Law Lawyer with 42 years of experience
Business, Arbitration & Mediation and Products Liability
The Law Office of J. Kevin Clark P.C. is a Fort Worth, Texas, based law firm practicing family law, divorce, child custody, property division, and civil litigation. Our lawyers have extensive experience, practicing in state and federal courts throughout the region and working strategically to achieve optimal results for clients. With our highly tailored practice experience, we are prepared to help our clients protect their rights and meet the demands of every case.
Strategic Counsel and Advocacy in Family Law
Attorney Kevin Clark is capable of taking on the even the most complex family law and divorce cases, including those involving high...
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Francis X. Jacobini II
Fort Worth, TX Business Law Attorney with 44 years of experience
Business, Consumer, Real Estate and Securities
Frank is an Of Counsel at Cotten Schmidt, L.L.P. and is licensed to practice before all Texas state courts, U.S. District Court Northern District Of Texas, U.S. Court of Appeals-Fifth Circuit. He is certified to serve as a mediator and arbitrator, has tried hundreds of cases before both the bench and to juries, and successfully mediated and arbitrated numerous disputes.
His employment before law school in the construction industry and in...
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Paul F. Wieneskie
Weatherford, TX Business Law Lawyer with 42 years of experience
Business, Appeals and Real Estate
Baylor Law School and Baylor University
A native of Commerce and Temple, Texas, Attorney Paul F. Wieneskie brings over 30 years of practice experience to Bailey & Galyen, with an emphasis on civil appeals, municipal law (representing cities or private citizens), economic development concerns, and land use and planning. He has been board-certified in civil appellate law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization since 1994, an honor accorded to less than one in every ten lawyers in the state of Texas. He is also AV-rated by his colleagues in the legal profession under Martindale-Hubbell’s Peer Review Rating System®* (since 1997). Paul has successfully represented clients...
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Jill E. Jester
Denton, TX Business Law Attorney with 14 years of experience
Business and Real Estate
South Texas College of Law
A dedicated advocate for her clients, Jill is experienced in serving clients in a wide range of legal needs. Born and raised in Denton, she is very involved in the local community and has been recognized with numerous awards. For instance, She was appointed by the Governor of Texas to the Texas Woman’s Board of Regents and was elected Chair of the Board in 2019. Jill graduated from Denton Chamber of Commerce’s Leadership Denton program and currently serves as Board Chair of the Chamber. Jill was voted Best Civil Lawyer in the “Best of Denton County” publication (for 2016,...
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Patrick R. Kelly
Fort Worth, TX Business Law Attorney with 20 years of experience
Free ConsultationBusiness and Insurance Claims
University of Houston Law Center
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Gary Blake Wells
Argyle, TX Business Law Attorney with 33 years of experience
Business, Administrative and Appeals
Brigham Young Univ J Reuben Clark LS UT
I work with clients to help them succeed, whether this involves setting up a new business, working with them to understand and comply with complicated federal and state laws, developing their estate plan and preparing the necessary documents, or helping them resolve their firearm legal issues.
I can work with you by providing the following legal services:
(1) Business Law: Work with businesses owners to plan their organization, develop the legal documents necessary to get their business started, and address their ongoing legal concerns
(2) Regulatory Compliance: Work with business owners to help them understand and comply with statutory and regulatory requirements so...
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Joe Robles
Fort Worth, TX Business Law Lawyer with 5 years of experience
Free ConsultationBusiness
Texas A&M University School of Law
An Air Force Veteran with four tours in the Middle East, Joe Robles Jr graduated from the University of North Texas with a Bachelor's in New Media Design in 2013 and a Juris Doctor's degree from Texas A&M University in 2018. During his time in academia, Joe focused much of his efforts on activism; such as serving philanthropies to educate the minority youth, lobbying efforts to support immigration reform, and assisting with rebuilding efforts in low-income areas. These distinct accomplishments earned him the “Mean Green” Student Unity Award in 2012, an honor given to the student who promotes the most...
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Timothy Azevedo
Grapevine, TX Business Law Attorney with 5 years of experience
Free ConsultationBusiness, Employment, Securities and Trademarks
Texas A&M University School of Law
With experience spanning the insurance industry, a large Dallas law firm, and the federal government, Timothy brings a unique set of skills to his client's legal needs. He founded Evergreen Law PLLC with a commitment to integrity, transparent and responsive client communication, tech-enabled solutions, upfront pricing, and a passionate commitment to understanding each client's particular situation. Contact Evergreen Law for your free consultation today.
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James Davidson
Keller, TX Business Law Lawyer with 13 years of experience
Free ConsultationBusiness
Regent University School of Law
James Davidson was born in Austin, Texas and grew up on a working cattle ranch in the Texas Hill Country just outside of Austin. He graduated Cum Laude from Texas State University – San Marcos with a Bachelor of Arts in History and a minor in Anthropology. James attended Regent University School of Law in Virginia Beach, Virginia where he received his Juris Doctorate. In 2013, James moved to Fort Worth, Texas where he joined forces with his brother Matthew in opening their law practice, the Davidson Law Group.
James has been recognized by Fort Worth Magazine and 360 West Magazine...
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Jim Zadeh
Fort Worth, TX Business Law Attorney with 36 years of experience
Free ConsultationBusiness, Employment and Insurance Claims
Jim Zadeh is a sole practitioner who gives each of his clients the attention they deserve. He has more than 25 years of experience in many areas of the law, including: Wrongful Death, Personal Injuries, Work Injuries, Denial of Insurance, Commercial Litigation, Non-Compete Agreements, and Sexual Harassment
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Hunter Reed Sargent
Denton, TX Business Law Attorney with 10 years of experience
Free ConsultationBusiness
Texas A&M University School of Law
Hunter Sargent is an experienced attorney who has been licensed to practice law in Texas since 2014. He is the founder and managing attorney of Hunter Sargent, PLLC, quickly growing the firm into Denton's premier estate planning law firm. Hunter focuses his practice entirely on estate planning and business planning.
Hunter obtained his law degree from Texas A&M School of Law in 2014.
After graduating from law school, Hunter began his legal career by working as an attorney in Denton, where he gained extensive experience in estate planning and business law. He then founded his own law firm, Hunter Sargent, PLLC,...
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Lisa R Wilcox
Pilot Point, TX Business Law Lawyer with 20 years of experience
Business, International and Real Estate
Stetson University College of Law and Stetson University College of Law
I have been practicing law since 2004. Prior to earning my law degree, I owned and operated a popular nightclub in South Tampa. I graduated from Stetson University College of Law in 2002 with my law degree. The following year, I earned a certificate in International Intellectual Property Law from Tulane Law School and graduated with honors with a Master of Law (LL.M.) in International and Business Law from Stetson University College of Law.
I am admitted to practice law in Texas and have taken an oath before the Texas Bar to uphold its Code of Ethics. Additionally, I am a...
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Chris G Newsom
Southlake, TX Business Law Attorney with 29 years of experience
Free ConsultationBusiness and Tax
SMU Dedman School of Law and Duke University School of Law
Chris Newsom has engaged in a tax planning and controversy, business transactions, estate planning and non-profit organizations law practice since 1995. He has been Board Certified in Tax Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization since 2005. He has counseled businesses and individuals on federal and state tax issues. Chris has advised clients on "choice of entity" issues and formed all types of business entities. He has represented taxpayers in audits and disputes with the IRS and Texas Comptroller. He has represented companies in numerous mergers and acquisitions by preparing the various agreements and state filings. He has prepared...
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Timothy Hoch
Fort Worth, TX Business Law Attorney with 36 years of experience
Business and Insurance Claims
University of Oklahoma College of Law
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Stephen D. Colbert
Flower Mound, TX Business Law Attorney with 50 years of experience
Business
University of Oklahoma College of Law
At Colbert Law Group PLLC, we understand that taking on legal challenges can be daunting, and we are here to help. Our team will work with you every step of the way to ensure that you have a clear understanding of your rights and options. We promise to provide consistent commitment and dedicated assistance so that you can rest assured knowing that you are in good hands.
At Colbert Law Group PLLC, we have been representing clients in Texas and Oklahoma since 1992. Our experienced team will work with you one-on-one to ensure that your rights are protected and that you...
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Robert J. Scott
Southlake, TX Business Law Lawyer with 25 years of experience
Business, Communications, IP and Trademarks
Maurice A. Deane School of Law at Hofstra University
Robert represents mid-market and large enterprise companies in software license transactions and disputes with major software publishers such as Adobe, IBM, Microsoft, Oracle and SAP. He has defended over 225 software audit matters initiated by software piracy trade groups such as the BSA and SIIA. He is counsel to some of the world's largest corporations, such as Schlumberger, PepsiCo, Iron Mountain and American Express, on information technology matters including intellectual property licensing, risk management, data privacy, and outsourcing. Robert ensures that Scott & Scott, LLP continues its focus on cost-effective strategies that deliver positive results.He is regularly...
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Kelly Michelle Davis
Lewisville, TX Business Law Attorney with 25 years of experience
Business and Arbitration & Mediation
Although Ms. Davis specializes in construction litigation, she has a general practice which includes handling all problems from corporate inception to dissolution, partnership formation and disputes, real estate law, consumer litigation, contract disputes, and appeals.
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J.C. Bailey III
Weatherford, TX Business Law Lawyer with 36 years of experience
Free ConsultationBusiness and Bankruptcy
J.C. was admitted to the bar and to practice before the United States District Court, Northern District of Texas in 1988. He received his undergraduate degree from Abilene Christian University and his law degree from the Baylor University School of Law. J.C. is a member of the Order of Barristers, the State Bar of Texas, and the Tarrant County Bar Association. A frequent speaker on a wide array of subjects, he enjoys making presentations for professional groups, businesses, churches and schools. Addressing challenges in a constructive and professional manner is the highest priority of Mr. Bailey’s practice. J.C. has...
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Tawana H. Gray
Fort Worth, TX Business Law Attorney with 20 years of experience
(817) 270-9975
400 E. Weatherford Street
Suite 207
Fort Worth, TX 76102
Business
Texas A&M University School of Law
Service has always been an important component of how we approach the practice of law at the Law Office of Tawana H. Gray, PLLC, in Forth Worth, TX.
Attorney Tawana Gray spent years helping others with their legal issues in a nonprofit setting before establishing her own practice as an estate administration, probate, and business attorney. In the nonprofit arena, the sole focus is on the needs of the clients, instead of how much money they bring to the table.
Attorney Tawana Gray helps clients with special needs trusts, trusts, wills, probate estate planning, and business law matters.
Ms. Gray has...
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Joe Derrell Tolbert
Fort Worth, TX Business Law Attorney with 34 years of experience
Business and Real Estate
Texas Tech University School of Law
Mr. Tolbert has successfully represented businesses and individuals for over 30 years. He specialized in construction law and general business law. Mr. Tolbert has an active trial practice in the areas of construction law and commercial litigation. As part of his trial practice, he has been the lead attorney in numerous mediations, trials, and arbitrations related to construction and other business disputes. He has effectively protected his clients’ interests when negotiating contracts and in resolving legal disputes that his individual and corporate clients experience.
Mr. Tolbert is Board Certified in Texas Construction Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization...
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Chad C Allman
Weatherford, TX Business Law Lawyer with 17 years of experience
Free ConsultationBusiness
Oklahoma City University School of Law
A graduate of Tarleton State University and Oklahoma City University School of Law, during which he was inducted as a Member of the International Legal Fraternity of Phi Delta Phi - Hand Inn, Chad Allman founded Allman Law, a general practice firm, in 2007 with the intent of serving those in need. Having grown up in a large family, Chad easily relates to people, allowing him to be sensitive to his client’s needs.
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Richard H Fair
Fort Worth, TX Business Law Lawyer
Free ConsultationBusiness and Real Estate
Texas A&M University School of Law
LLM in Taxation, Georgetown University Law Center (in progress);
J.D., Texas A&M School of Law;
M.A. Cert. - Homeland Security, Texas A&M Bush School of Public Service;
M.A in Texas Legal History, Baylor University;
B.A. in History and Political Science, Baylor University
I come from a multi-disciplinary educational background that has greatly influenced how I view the role of attorneys and our jobs as counselors of law.
I am also an educator of over twelve years teaching at various community colleges and universities. In the past, I have taught Texas History, Texas Constitutional Law, U.S. Constitutional Law, and several intensive courses regarding the Civil War-era...
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Seth Marshall Anderson
Weatherford, TX Business Law Attorney with 27 years of experience
Free ConsultationBusiness, Products Liability and Workers' Comp
Baylor Law School
Mr. Anderson in a founding partner at the law offices of Anderson & Cummings that focuses his practice in the area of personal injury law. Seth successfully recovered the third-highest railroad injury verdict in Texas during 2009 and has been awarded an AV Rating from Martindale-Hubbell - an honor given to less than 1% of all trial lawyers in the United States. Mr. Cummings is also a lifetime member in the Million and Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forums, along with having been given the "Texas Super Lawyer®" award in 2013 and 2014. If you require the services of a proven personal...
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Jeffrey Alan Hines
Denton, TX Business Law Attorney with 45 years of experience
Free ConsultationBusiness and Consumer
University of Houston - Main Campus
I spent the first 8 years of my practice in the Dallas County District Attorney's Office in its Trial Division. There I tried over 300 cases to final verdict before juries and hundreds more bench trials, motions, and probation revocations. I took all that experience into the private practice of law which has now lasted 35 years. Thus equipped and trained, I have applied those skills to expand into civil litigation while continuing to practice criminal defense. I maintain membership in the State Bar of Texas College, which means I take 30 or more hours of Continuing Legal Education each...
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Donald Ray White Jr.
Denton, TX Business Law Lawyer with 28 years of experience
Business, Consumer and Real Estate
Board Certified by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization in Commercial and Residential Real Estate Law
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Daniel Abasolo
Denton, TX Business Law Attorney with 14 years of experience
Free ConsultationBusiness and Bankruptcy
Texas Tech University School of Law
My practice is focused on Family Law, and Business Law, especially startups. I have been recognized as a Rising Star by Super Lawyers and I have have served my Bar Association as a Qualified Mediator and Past President of the Denton County Young Lawyers Association.
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Shawn A. Latchford
Ft. Worth, TX Business Law Lawyer with 13 years of experience
(817) 377-9111
Nelson Bumgardner Albritton P.C.
3131 West 7th. Street Suite 300
Ft. Worth, TX 76092
Free ConsultationBusiness, Consumer, Employment and IP
Baylor Law School and Albion College
Shawn’s practice includes a wide variety of civil litigation including: intellectual property litigation (patent, trademark, and trade secret), commercial litigation, personal injury, wrongful death, civil rights, and employment law. This broad practice has given him experience in many different aspects of litigation including: case assessment and research, discovery, motion practice, trial preparation, hearing presentation, and trial presentation. Shawn has tried multiple jury trials to successful verdict as lead trial counsel and has been selected by Thomas Reuters as a Rising Star in 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, and 2018.
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Mr. Monty Jon Buhrow
Hurst, TX Business Law Attorney with 20 years of experience
Business, Consumer and Insurance Claims
Texas A&M University School of Law
Admissions
Supreme Court of Texas
Northern District of Texas
Eastern District of Texas
Western District of Oklahoma
United States Supreme Court
Education
J.D., Texas A&M School of Law, formerly Texas Wesleyan University School of Law, 2003
B.A., University of Northern Iowa, 1996
Certified Mediator
Memberships
State Bar of Texas
Tarrant County Bar Association
Tarrant County Trial Lawyers Association
Dallas Trial Lawyers Association
Tarrant County Trial Lawyers Association
Association of Trial Lawyers of America
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Industry Associations
Apartment Association of Tarrant County
Texas Apartment Association
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Experience
Before opening the firm in 2004, Monty was associated with small plaintiff-oriented law firms in the North Dallas area. The vast majority of his legal career has been spent representing individuals and small business...
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John Childers
Fort Worth, TX Business Law Lawyer with 15 years of experience
Business and Real Estate
St. Mary's University School of Law
Mr. Childers joined Freeman Mills PC with more than 20 years of experience in the oil and gas industry. He began his career as an independent field landman performing all aspects of onshore land services for domestic exploration and production companies. From 2006 to 2015 he held the following positions with independent domestic upstream operating companies: Land Manager, Land Manager and General Counsel, Vice President - Land, Executive Vice-President - Exploration and Production, Chief Operating Officer and President.
During his tenure in the energy business, Mr. Childers has been charged with leading the management of exploration and production operations, the acquisition...
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Michael Raymond Cramer
Weatherford, TX Business Law Lawyer with 30 years of experience
Free ConsultationBusiness, Appeals, Real Estate and Workers' Comp
SMU Dedman School of Law
Michael R. Cramer’s practice includes extensive experience in business law, civil and commercial litigation, employment law, corporate law, construction law, real estate, civil defense and estate planning. Attorney Cramer has more than 21 years of practice. Michael developed a statewide practice focused on litigation. His cases range from breach of contract to construction delay claims against the State of Texas. He also works with Family Law and Divorce cases. His business litigation practice includes the representation of corporations of all sizes. Michael has considerable experience in assisting corporations to avoid litigation through consultancy and risk avoidance. He counsels business...
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Stephen O'Rear
Fort Worth, TX Business Law Attorney with 39 years of experience
Free ConsultationBusiness, Insurance Claims and Real Estate
St. Mary's University School of Law
The practice consists of handling cases for various private individuals and corporations. The cases handled involve the following theories of law: General negligence, personal injury, automobile accidents, products liability, insurance claims, fraud, deceptive trade practices, breach of warranty, contracts, business disputes, residential and commercial real estate, oil and gas and construction liability.
The most important goal of the firm is to provide quality legal work that is responsive to our clients' needs at a competitive cost and to handle our clients' cases efficiently and economically while giving each of our clients the attention that they deserve.
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Bonnie Sudderth
FORT WORTH, TX Business Law Attorney with 38 years of experience
Business and Appeals
The University of Texas School of Law
Bonnie Sudderth, former Chief Judge of the Fort Worth Municipal Courts, was first elected to the 352nd District Court bench in the March 1996 primary. (She had no opponent in the November general election.) Although her term was scheduled to commence on January 1, 1997, the bench was vacant at the time of her election. Consequently, shortly after the primary, Texas Governor George W. Bush appointed her to fill the vacancy for the remainder of 1996. Having continuously served that court until January 7, 2015, Judge Sudderth was the longest-serving judge in the history of that court. Since January 8,...