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Antonio Gastelum
The Woodlands, TX Business Law Lawyer with 35 years of experience
(800) 964-6604
2001 Timberloch Place, Suite 500
The Woodlands, TX 77380-1375
Business and International
University of San Diego School of Law and Universidad de Monterrey School of Law
Antonio Gastélum is a partner at MEG International Counsel, PC, and until recently, the principal of an independent Registered Investment Adviser (RIA), exclusively dedicated to international estate, business, and financial planning. Antonio is a law graduate of the Universidad de Monterrey, in Monterrey, Nuevo Leon, Mexico. He obtained his master's degree in Comparative Law and Business Planning from the University of San Diego School of Law, as well as his Chartered Life Underwriter designation from the American College of Financial Services.
Antonio Gastélum is a licensed attorney in Mexico and Texas, but not in California. In Texas, he leads the firm’s...
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Henry James Fasthoff IV
The Woodlands, TX Business Law Lawyer
Business, Appeals, Arbitration & Mediation and IP
Florida State University College of Law
I have a wide and varied practice in the commercial litigation, entertainment and technology fields. In the area of commercial litigation, I have broad experience involving creditor's rights, real estate litigation, commodities fraud cases, insurance coverage disputes (on behalf of policy holders), employment litigation (particularly with noncompete and non-solicitation agreements), and a host of other business torts and contractual disputes.
I also maintain a nationwide intellectual property and entertainment litigation practice, having handled cases in New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, and Nashville, in addition to those in cities throughout Texas. I have extensive experience prosecuting and defending copyright and trademark infringement...
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Charles Kelvin Adams
The Woodlands, TX Business Law Lawyer with 45 years of experience
(713) 936-2555
1095 Evergreen Circle, Suite 463
The Woodlands, TX 77380
Business, Insurance Claims and Products Liability
South Texas College of Law
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(713) 936-2555
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Attorney C. Kelvin Adams is an experienced trial lawyer who focuses his practice on personal injury cases involving serious to catastrophic injuries and death, as well as a wide array of complex business disputes. Kelvin, who is a native Houstonian, is the principal of Adams Law Firm located in The Woodlands, Texas.
Kelvin prides himself in preparing every case for trial. His excellence in the courtroom has allowed him to be recognized by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization and among his peers and judges as a skilled and ethical trial attorney and a specialist in the field...
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Susan Ann Lickert Turney
The Woodlands, TX Business Law Attorney with 20 years of experience
Business, Real Estate and Securities
South Texas College of Law
Susan Turney has practiced business law in The Woodlands since 2004. She is committed to protecting her clients’ best interests with not only legal, but practical advice, and timely, responsive communication.
Susan Turney represents companies, owners, and executives. Her practice includes the review, negotiation, and documentation of all types of contracts, including master service agreements, manufacturing agreements, contractor and subcontractor agreements, sales contracts, distributor agreements, licenses, and commercial leases. She provides legal counsel on startups, entity formation, corporations, LLCs, limited partnerships, corporate governance, partnership governance, shareholders’ agreements, buy-sell agreements, buy-out agreements, redemptions, partnership and limited liability company agreements,...
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Tom Kirkendall
Houston (The Woodlands), TX Business Law Attorney with 46 years of experience
Business, Appeals and Bankruptcy
I have been involved in the planning, trial and appeal of complex business litigation matters for the past 30 years.
I have represented a wide variety of clients in complex business litigation in state and federal courts throughout Texas and the United States. My practice has involved trials and appeals in such diverse litigation areas as corporate reorganization and bankruptcy, securities and business fraud, white collar-business criminal cases, anti-trust, real estate, construction, oil and gas, insurance disputes, civil rights, First Amendment issues, defense of civil and criminal contempt matters, and defense of individuals in NCAA Infractions Committee hearings. I maintain an...
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William Douglas Bloodworth II
Huntsville, TX Business Law Lawyer with 32 years of experience
Free ConsultationBusiness, Employment and Real Estate
I was licensed to practice law in 1992, and am licensed in the Federal District Court-Eastern and Southern Districts of Texas, the 5th Circuit Court of Appeals, and the United States Supreme Court. I am Board Certified by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization in Family Law. Less than 1% of all the attorney's licensed in the State of Texas are Board Certified in Family Law. I am part of that 1%.
The Bloodworth Law Firm is a Trial and Litigation law firm, which practices a general practice of law, handling a...
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Whitney Young Zwieg
Weatherford, TX Business Law Attorney with 27 years of experience
Business
Oklahoma City University
Whitney has been in the practice of law for 20 years. She specializes in Estate Planning, Probate and Business Incorporation.
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Jeffrey Scott Davis
Cleburne, TX Business Law Attorney with 31 years of experience
Free ConsultationBusiness, Appeals, Bankruptcy and Consumer
I was born and raised in Abilene, Texas, having attended, and graduationg from, Abilene Christian School all 12 grades. I went on to get a BBA in Accounting from ABilene Christian University before going to law school at Texas Tech University School of Law.
After graduating law school I started working for Isaac M. Castro in Hamlin, Texas. In 1999 I was made a partner in the new law firm Castrro & Davis, L.L.P. Subsequently, in August 2000, I moved to Cleburne, Texas, and went to work as in-house counsel for gimmeabid.com, then located in Dallas, Texas....
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Laura F. Dumas
The Woodlands, TX Business Law Attorney
(832) 481-2933
1400 Woodloch Forest Drive
Suite 400
The Woodlands, TX 77380
Business and Real Estate
University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law
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James Gregory Coontz
Burleson, TX Business Law Lawyer with 40 years of experience
Business and Products Liability
If you are thinking about filing for divorce, have a family law related case or need help with visitation or a child custody matter, contact our firm today, our experienced attorneys will be able to guide you through the process and will be able to handle your case. Call our firm today!
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Garrick A Farria
Fort Worth, TX Business Law Lawyer with 15 years of experience
2100 N. Main Street
Suite 228
Fort Worth, TX 76164
Business, Entertainment & Sports and Immigration
Texas A&M University School of Law
The Farria Law Group offers skilled legal representation in all areas of corporate law matters and from all levels of complexity, including labor and employment law issues, immigration, sports and entertainment law, and corporate law.
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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,...
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Carey Thompson
Fort Worth, TX Business Law Lawyer with 19 years of experience
Free ConsultationBusiness
Texas Wesleyan University School of Law - Texas Wesleyan University
Carey Thompson has been practicing Social Security Disability Law Since 2008 after he graduated from Texas Wesleyan School of Law, now known as Texas A&M school of Law in Fort Worth, TX. While at Texas Wesleyan he served on Law Review. Prior to going to Law School, Mr. Thompson was a High School Band Director for four years using his degree in Music Education from Michigan State University. Prior to Attending Michigan State, he attended Aledo Schools from Kindergarten to graduate. Mr.Thompson feels strongly about serving the people of Tarrant County.
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Stephen O'Rear
Fort Worth, TX Business Law Attorney with 40 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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Michael Andrew Munoz
Mansfield, TX Business Law Lawyer with 22 years of experience
Free ConsultationBusiness, Consumer and Entertainment & Sports
Texas Wesleyan University School of Law - Texas Wesleyan University
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Mr. Monty Jon Buhrow
Hurst, TX Business Law Attorney with 21 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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Violet Nwokoye (N'Okoye)
Arlington, TX Business Law Lawyer with 22 years of experience
Free ConsultationBusiness and Immigration
Texas Wesleyan University School of Law - Texas Wesleyan University and Nnamdi Zik University
Welcome to Nwokoye Law Firm. My name is Violet Nwokoye — I am an attorney, licensed psychotherapist, and a dedicated advocate for individuals, families, and small businesses throughout the Dallas-Fort Worth area. With over 22 years of experience in the legal field and a profound understanding of the personal aspects of each case, I am here to assist you in overcoming life’s challenges with clarity, care, and confidence.
I understand that contacting a lawyer often occurs during times of stress. That’s why my approach is to listen first. I make it a priority to grasp not only the legal intricacies of...
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Eric James Smith
Arlington, TX Business Law Attorney with 20 years of experience
Bachelor of Arts in Sociology and Economics, Baylor University
Juris Doctor, Baylor University School of Law
Clerked with the Dallas Probate Court under the Honorable Judge Nikki DeShazo. Served as a CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocate) following children through the termination of their parents' rights.
Worked with Arlington elder law attorney Charles Kennedy on probate, guardianship, and bankruptcy matters. Worked as an Attorney Advisor to the U.S. Small Business Administration, Office of Disaster Assistance, closing loans for homeowners and businesses in the wake of the Gulf Coast hurricanes.
Prior to law school, spent 5 years as a web and database programmer for companies including...
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Robert Burford
Houston, TX Business Law Attorney with 39 years of experience
Business, Employment, Real Estate and Securities
University of Houston - Main Campus
With nearly 30 years of complex commercial litigation experience, Robert R. Burford has distinguished himself as an aggressive and successful attorney for his clients. Mr. Burford has handled business disputes of nearly every variety for both plaintiffs and defendants. Mr. Burford has skillfully handled nearly every type of high-stakes business disputes including litigation involving fiduciary duties, securities fraud, mergers and acquisitions, Director’s and Officers’ liability, legal malpractice, oil and gas matters, partnership disputes, intellectual property disputes, theft of trade secrets, healthcare related matters and complex contractual disputes. Mr. Burford graduated from the University of Houston in 1981...
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Zach Mathis
The Woodlands, TX Business Law Lawyer
(832) 263-3616
1400 Woodloch Forest Drive, Suite 400
The Woodlands, TX 77380
Business, Employment and Insurance Claims
Texas Tech University School of Law
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Stephen Boyd Moon
College Station, TX Business Law Lawyer with 21 years of experience
(979) 431-0692
543 William D. Fitch Parkway
Suite 101
College Station, TX 77845
Free ConsultationBusiness, Appeals and Communications
Texas Wesleyan University School of Law - Texas Wesleyan University
With the Law Office of Stephen Boyd Moon, LLC you will always feel right at home, knowing you are represented by an experienced attorney - not a paralegal - who will be with you from start to finish. The Law Office of Stephen Boyd Moon, LLC works with its clients by advising, preparing documents and agreements, and counseling its clients.
The Law Office of Stephen Boyd Moon, LLC is proud to represent clients in Brazos, Leon, Grimes, Burleson, Washington and Robertson Counties and all across the great State of Texas. The Law Office of Stephen Boyd Moon, LLC utilizes technology...
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James Daniel Woodall
The Woodlands, TX Business Law Lawyer with 26 years of experience
Business, Employment, Insurance Claims and Insurance Defense
Mr. Woodall is a trial attorney with experience in insurance subrogation, coverage and defense litigation, construction law, commercial litigation, labor and employment, and real estate. In addition to his litigation practice, Mr. Woodall also provides special counsel services to small and mid-size businesses in a variety of industries such as construction, roofing, manufacturing, and distribution. He is fully dedicated to understanding his clients’ businesses and helping them achieve their goals and objectives through risk management, contract negotiations, reviewing, negotiating and documenting real estate and business transactions, and resolving labor and employment issues.
After graduating from Baylor University in Waco Texas in...
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Gagan W. Khan
Houston, TX Business Law Lawyer
Business and Real Estate
Southwestern Law School
GK Law PLLC is a boutique Commercial and Residential Real Estate litigation law firm.
Why Hire Us:
1. We provide personalized care in each case.
2. You can contact us 24/7
3. Our excellent Google reviews speak about our customer service.
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Justin Ryan Goodman
Houston, TX Business Law Lawyer with 23 years of experience
Free ConsultationBusiness, IP, Products Liability and Tax
South Texas College of Law
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Mark Wham
The Woodlands, TX Business Law Attorney with 38 years of experience
(832) 592-1108
9400 Grogan’s Mill Road
Suite 305
The Woodlands, TX 77380
Business
South Texas College of Law
Mark Wham is Board Certified in Personal Injury Trial Law and has been handling complex personal injury cases for 36 years. Mark specializes in catastrophic injury cases, including 18-wheeler collisions, auto accidents, wrongful death, traumatic brain injury, products liability, premises liability and medical negligence.
Mark has been Board Certified in Personal Injury Trial Law since 1994. Fewer than 3% of Texas attorneys have earned this certification. Mark is well regarded by his peers. He is rated AV-Preeminent® by Martindale-Hubbell’s Attorney Peer Rating® review. This is the highest possible rating as to both Legal Ability and Ethical Standards....
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Adam Voyles
Houston, TX Business Law Lawyer with 28 years of experience
Free ConsultationBusiness, IP, Insurance Claims and Products Liability
University of Houston - Main Campus
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Fredreck S Hudgens
Houston, TX Business Law Lawyer with 22 years of experience
Business, Arbitration & Mediation, Insurance Claims and Real Estate
South Texas College of Law
At The Hudgens Law Firm P.C., our accomplished and professional staff work quickly to overcome every hurdle our clients face. Attorney Fredreck S. “Field” Hudgens has nearly two decades of experience in the areas of litigation, mediation and arbitration, real estate and construction law, construction defects, business and corporate law, and a variety of other legal fields. No matter the legal struggle that you face, Mr. Hudgens and his staff will use their thorough understanding of the law to protect your interests decisively.
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Olayinka E. Oladele
Houston, TX Business Law Lawyer
(888) 855-1276
Ext. 122
55 Waugh
Ste# 150
Houston, TX 77007
Business, IP, Patents and Trademarks
Texas Southern University Thurgood Marshall School of Law
I bring a distinctive combination of legal and scientific knowledge to my practice, primarily focusing on but not limited to intellectual property and corporate transactions for clients in the technology, life sciences, and healthcare industries. With a Master of Science in Biotechnology and a Juris Doctor, I am well-prepared to guide clients through complex IP strategies and business development issues, utilizing my dual background in law and science.
In my current position, I assist clients in understanding the complexities of intellectual property protection and corporate transactions. I help with filings at the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) and advise...
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David Clayton Sander
Austin, TX Business Law Attorney with 32 years of experience
(512) 648-2284
9442 N. Capital of Texas Hwy.
Plaza 1, Suite 500
Austin, TX 78759
Free ConsultationBusiness, Appeals, Arbitration & Mediation and Consumer
Paul M. Hebert Law Center, Louisiana State University
We are top notch law firm with decades of experience and with a focus on small business and individuals. Your attorney will be your advocate and your counselor in your legal matters at Sander Law Offices. Our broad base of general, civil legal experience will help you determine what is the best, most cost effective, and expedient path to the results you desire. We know that taking legal action can sometimes be overwhelming. We are dedicated to providing you help in language that you can understand and we will work to find a tailored and targeted approach that suits...
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Tamara R. Crawford
Austin, TX Business Law Attorney with 11 years of experience
Business, Arbitration & Mediation, Employment and Insurance Defense
St. Mary's University School of Law
Ms. Crawford represents clients in a variety of commercial and business related matters and litigation. Her primary focus is on first party insurance litigation.
Prior to joining Doyen Sebesta & Poelma, LLLP, Ms. Crawford practiced in the Houston area and gained valuable experience by conducting depositions, successfully resolving cases through mediations, and arguing at the district and county level in contested hearings involving commercial litigation matters. Ms. Crawford successfully first chaired her first trial in the Harris County Civil District Court, gaining a favorable judgment after two days of trial.
Ms. Crawford earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in Government from The...
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Jessica McKinney
Austin, TX Business Law Attorney with 11 years of experience
Business
Drake University Law School
A native Texan, Jessica was born in El Paso and raised in Austin. She graduated from St. Edward's University with a Bachelor of Business Administration in International Business. She went on to graduate from Drake University Law School in May 2013 and was admitted to both the Texas and Iowa State Bar shortly thereafter.
In her early legal career, Jessica worked with ASISTA Immigrant Assistance, a non-profit organization dedicated to assisting legal and law enforcement professionals navigate the complex realm of immigration law. During this time, she also served as in-house counsel for Trident Research, an engineering company specializing...
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Stephen L. Baker
Austin, TX Business Law Lawyer with 36 years of experience
Free ConsultationBusiness and Real Estate
South Texas College of Law
I bring an unusually wide range of both legal and business experience that bring a unique depth and breadth the services that I provide, including, but not limited to, real estate, contracts, commercial law, and banking. My business background prior to law school provided me with many unique insights and a greater appreciation of the many interrelationships between the law and business.
My career actually began in community banks and savings and loans in Arlington and Houston. I ultimately served as the president of a newly-chartered national bank during its organization and start-up phases.
After fifteen years in business, I...
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Jesus E Ochoa
Houston, TX Business Law Attorney with 3 years of experience
Free ConsultationBusiness and Immigration
South Texas College of Law
Jesus "Jesse" E. Ochoa serves as the Managing Partner at Ochoa & Hill Law Group, PLLC, nestled in the heart of vibrant Houston, Texas. He holds a Juris Doctorate degree from South Texas College of Law - Houston, complemented by a Bachelor of Science degree in Criminal Justice from Texas A&M International University.
Jesse's passion for immigration law stems from the profound impact he witnessed within his own family. His mother embarked on an inspiring journey, immigrating to the United States as a young girl alongside her mother and three siblings, led by their single parent. Their remarkable story exemplifies the...
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Tyler D Boyd
Houston, TX Business Law Attorney with 10 years of experience
Free ConsultationBusiness, Employment and Insurance Claims
Texas Southern University Thurgood Marshall School of Law
Tyler motivates as a dedicated advocate, dynamic presenter and determined visionary. He brings exceptional speaking and negotiating skills along with a high level of focus, creativity and value to every case.
The Houston attorney handles a wide range of legal issues in the areas of business, commercial, contract, employment law, and personal injury. Mr. Boyd also serves as Staff Counsel for Houston Baptist University and General Counsel of Beechnut Street Inc. He is a member of the Houston Bar Association and the National Association of College and University Attorneys (NACUA).
Tyler graduated from Texas Southern University, Cum laude, where he received his...
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McKenna Harper
Houston, TX Business Law Attorney with 22 years of experience
Free ConsultationBusiness, IP and Products Liability
University of Oklahoma College of Law
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Misty Hataway-Cone
Houston, TX Business Law Lawyer with 23 years of experience
Business, Appeals, Bankruptcy and Consumer
South Texas College of Law
Over my eighteen years of practice, I have worked in all areas of business and commercial litigation at both the trial and appellate levels. This experience includes mass toxic tort litigation, products liability, admiralty, first-party and third-party insurance litigation, multi-million dollar commercial litigation disputes, personal injury suits and public law matters. My appellate practice includes representing plaintiffs and defendants throughout the Texas intermediate courts of appeals, the Texas Supreme Court, the Southern District of Texas, the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals, and the United States Supreme Court.
My representative experience includes attending to various commercial litigation matters; representing plaintiffs and defendants...
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Mr. Ryan M. Schaper
Beaumont, TX Business Law Attorney with 15 years of experience
Business and Products Liability
Baylor Law School
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Tri Minh Nguyen
Houston, TX Business Law Attorney with 23 years of experience
Free ConsultationBusiness, Real Estate and Securities
University of Houston Law Center
At Tri Nguyen Law Office PC we bring our 19 years of legal experience, insight and business knowledge to serve your Houston small and medium business and to increase the value you will receive from engaging with us.
As we specialize in serving small and medium companies, we have aligned our services with your interests through activities such as our fixed price arrangements, the adoption of the latest communication technologies, continuous learning, and serving as a business partner without a ticking clock in the background.
Yes, we work on a fixed price arrangement with no billable hour or hourly rate. After over...
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George Wilhite Jr
Houston, TX Business Law Attorney with 61 years of experience
(281) 537-2171
Wilhite & Lea, P.C.
17101 Kuykendahl Rd
Houston, TX 77068
Free ConsultationBusiness, Products Liability and Workers' Comp
University of Texas - Austin
George Wilhite, Jr., is an experienced personal injury and medical malpractice attorney in Houston, TX, who is board certified in the area of personal injury. Mr. Wilhite is rated "AV Preeminent" in Martindale-Hubbell, the highest distinction given by the nationwide attorney rating service.
Admitted to the State of Texas in 1964, the U.S. Court of Appeals, 5th Circuit in 1989, and the U.S. District Court, Southern District of Texas in 1986, Mr. Wilhite has been fighting for the rights of those injured through the negligence of others for nearly 50 years. In addition to personal injury, he represents clients in cases...
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Terence C. McCarthy
Houston, TX Business Law Attorney with 10 years of experience
Business and Insurance Defense
South Texas College of Law
Mr. McCarthy concentrates primarily on first-party litigation but has also represented clients in a variety of business and commercial matters and litigation.
Prior to joining Doyen Sebesta & Poelma, LLLP, Mr. McCarthy practiced commercial litigation, qui tam litigation, and white-collar defense at Berg and Androphy. He then worked for a boutique firm focusing mainly on health care liability defense.
Mr. McCarthy earned his Bachelor of Arts in History from The University of Texas. After graduating, he spent several years running a successful restaurant in the Austin area. He then attended South Texas College of Law Houston where he graduated cum laude in...