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William Connolly
Houston, TX Business Law Lawyer with 46 years of experience
Business and Appeals
South Texas College Of Law
William B. (“Bill”) Connolly is from Houston, Texas and he has been a family, juvenile, protective services trial and appellate attorney for nearly 40 years. He is Board Certified in Family Law and Juvenile Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization. He is a NACC Child Welfare Law Specialist and is a bar leader in the creation of the newly approved Texas Child Welfare Law Board Specialization. Bill is a former Adjunct Professor of Juvenile Law and has lectured and mentored attorneys, judges, CPS (DFPS) officials, juvenile court officials and healthcare professionals on a variety of subjects including substance...
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Jeffrey Carl Brashear
Katy, TX Business Law Lawyer with 18 years of experience
Business
Florida Coastal School of Law and University of Houston - Main Campus
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...
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Albert Thomas Van Huff
Houston, TX Business Law Lawyer with 24 years of experience
Free ConsultationBusiness
University of Houston Law Center
Albert T. Van Huff is a TABC attorney with over 24 years of experience in the hospitality industry. He offers representation and outside counsel services to restaurants, bars, nightclubs, hotels, resorts, and other Texas entities holding licenses or permits from the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission (TABC). His services include business entity formation, TABC liquor licensing and permitting, dram shop defense, dram shop expert witness services, general and commercial liability defense, liquor tax audit representation, TABC administrative case defense, criminal liquor code violation defense, multi-agency law enforcement audit and investigation defense, and Alcoholic Beverage Code compliance counseling.
Albert serves as the officer...
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Lloyd A. Lim
The Woodlands, TX Business Law Lawyer with 19 years of experience
(713) 844-3070
1400 Woodloch Forest Drive
Suite 400
The Woodlands, TX 77380
Business and Bankruptcy
SMU Dedman School of Law
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Donald Edward Uloth
Dallas, TX Business Law Lawyer with 35 years of experience
Free ConsultationBusiness and Employment
University of Texas - Austin
I help people navigate the legal system, often on a contingent-fee basis. I have over 34 years of experience handling trials, arbitrations and mediations, and appeals.
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John Chandler
Austin, TX Business Law Attorney with 20 years of experience
Free ConsultationBusiness, Communications, IP and Patents
University of Texas - Austin
I primarily do patent preparation, prosecution, strategy and licensing. I also selectively handle trademark, copyright and other general legal matters. I am admitted in Texas and Washington State. I enjoy creatively crafting collaborative solutions to complex problems with minimal expense. Please involve me early in the process!
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Jeremy L Krenek
Cedar Park, TX Business Law Lawyer with 12 years of experience
Central Texas Office
2002 Windy Terrace
Cedar Park, TX 78613
Business and Real Estate
Santa Clara University School of Law
Jeremy Krenek was born and raised in Central Texas. Initially, he grew up on approximately 200 acres that was located 13 miles from the nearest gas station. When he was 8 years old, his family moved to north Austin. However, the family ranch was still active usually averaging around 50-head of cattle as well as many other animals including horses, guineas, goats, chickens, and hogs. Jeremy went back often, particularly as his grandpa got older to help maintain the ranch. This is the basis for his strong work ethic.
In high school, Jeremy quit playing his high school sports (basketball and...
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Matthew Brian Ploeger
San Angelo, TX Business Law Lawyer with 23 years of experience
Business and Appeals
Stanford Law School
Matthew Ploeger is dedicated to serving Sutliff & Stout’s clients with diligence, skill, and commitment. He enjoys the intellectual challenges, but even more importantly, finds great satisfaction in helping people understand and navigate the legal system and championing them in the courts.
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Matthew Ploeger began his legal career serving as a judicial clerk to the Honorable Nathan L. Hecht, the Chief Justice of the Texas Supreme Court. He then joined the appellate practice group at a major law firm, where, for over ten years, he handled all manner of appeals and worked closely with trial teams, providing crucial support...
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Klint Rybicki
Farmersville, TX Business Law Lawyer with 17 years of experience
Free ConsultationBusiness
Texas A&M University School of Law
Klint focuses his practice in the area of family law, business law, and other areas. Klint has helped hundreds of clients with family and domestic needs.
In addition, Klint assisted clients with complex business contractual matters and aiding in corporate structuring and prevailed in many mid to large scale civil lawsuits in the areas of franchise, consumer issues, and failed business ventures.
Klint received his J.D. from Texas A&M University School of Law. While in law school, Klint interned for the Dallas County District Attorney’s Office and the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. Klint earned a Bachelor of Business Administration...
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Candace Meryl Murphy
Prosper, TX Business Law Lawyer with 25 years of experience
Business and Real Estate
Loyola University New Orleans
Candace received her Juris Doctorate from Loyola University and has been an attorney for over 20 years. She is admitted and licensed to practice in all Texas and Louisiana Courts and over 15 Federal Jurisdictions including the United States Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals. Candace's practice areas include: Real Estate Law (including real estate investors), Landlord/Tenant Law, Business set-up and governance, Contracts, Collections, Creditor's Rights, Asset Protection, Estate Planning, Probate and Successions. She is excited about helping her clients resolve legal matters as quickly as possible. Sometimes, all it takes is a phone call. Other times, may involve going to...
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Lisa R Wilcox
Pilot Point, TX Business Law Lawyer with 21 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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James Mills III
Dallas, TX Business Law Lawyer with 51 years of experience
Free ConsultationBusiness and Products Liability
Highly motivated litigation lawyer with broad-based experience in both entrepreneurial and law firm environments. Extensive experience in civil litigation involving plaintiff and defense catastrophic personal injury and death, business-to-business disputes, employment and commercial claims involving individuals. Accomplished leader known for his organization, focus, ability to work well with people of every level within a firm and for getting the best possible result for his clients.
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The Mills Law Firm 1985-present
Dallas, Texas
Represents clients in matters involving civil claims and litigation including those areas of personal injury and wrongful death consisting of auto, motorcycle and truck, construction, medical malpractice, premises liability...
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Justin Pless
Austin, TX Business Law Attorney
Business and Real Estate
University of Colorado - Denver
Justin D. Pless founded Pless Law Firm in 2009. He dedicates his practice to helping clients navigate complex commercial real estate transactions, development projects, and corporate law matters. Justin divides his time between the firm’s offices in Colorado and Texas.
Justin represents a broad range of clients throughout the United States in commercial real estate transactions and development projects including leasing, purchase and sale, financing, construction, and land use matters. Justin’s practice also includes the formation and structuring of business entities and joint ventures. Recognized for his legal acumen, Justin has published numerous articles and has previously taught continuing legal education...
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Darryl "D" Shaper
Dallas, TX Business Law Attorney with 31 years of experience
Free ConsultationBusiness
The University of Texas School of Law
Nimble Gravity - Co-founder and Partner in a super successful data science and digital transformation consulting firm. Over 100 employees and growing.
Ai4.Legal - Building a law practice that uses technology to save you time and money. Free up spend from legal to instead grow your business.
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Stephen E Kaplan
Dallas, TX Business Law Lawyer with 47 years of experience
(214) 346-6048
10440 North Central Expressway
Suite 800
Dallas, TX 75231
Free ConsultationBusiness and Employment
SUNY Buffalo Law School
With over 44 years of experience, Stephen Kaplan is able to provide clients with comprehensive advice and counsel in a wide variety of areas of legal practice. Our entire firm is client-centered and strives to tailor the representation we offer to suit our clients' needs and goals. He is AV ® Peer Review Rated by Martindale-Hubbell. Areas of Practice: Administrative Law Banking & Finance Law Business & Commercial Law Contracts Business Organizations Construction Law Employment Law -- Managerial and Executive Employees Employment Law -- Employer Estate Planning Government Agencies & Programs Labor Law Litigation & Appeals...
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Metcalf
Dallas, TX Business Law Attorney with 59 years of experience
Business, Arbitration & Mediation, Employment and Securities
Michael P. “Mike” Metcalf doing business as Metcalf Mediation & Arbitration Services is engaged in the practice of law that centers on the mediation and arbitration of civil disputes. Judge Metcalf has more than 40 years of legal experience that includes service in the United States Army Judge Advocate General’s Corp, as a District Attorney, District Judge and trial lawyer. Mike, a trial lawyer, is board-certified by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization in Civil Trial Law and Personal Injury Trial Law.
Judge Metcalf was a judicial pioneer who recognized the need for litigants to seek a resolution to their case...
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Jim Goff
Dallas, TX Business Law Lawyer with 8 years of experience
Free ConsultationBusiness
Texas Tech University School of Law
Before opening Goff Law, PLLC, Mr. Goff practiced with a prominent personal injury defense litigation firm in Dallas. In his time fighting on behalf of the biggest insurance companies in Texas, Mr. Goff learned what insurance adjusters value most: giving you as little as you deserve until they are forced to. Mr. Goff has the unique perspective of knowing how the insurance companies value your doctors, your injuries, their risk, and your future. Let us handle your past and work with you on your future.
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Greg McAllister
Dallas, TX Business Law Attorney with 13 years of experience
(214) 432-1662
4925 Greenville Ave
Energy Square One, Suite 1112
Dallas, TX 75206
Business and Employment
Southern Methodist University
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Sharon Almaguer
Dallas, TX Business Law Lawyer with 35 years of experience
(956) 451-3811
14902 Preston Rd., Suite 404-715
By Appointment
Dallas, TX 75254
Free ConsultationBusiness, Arbitration & Mediation and Real Estate
An attorney with over thirty five years of experience, Sharon helps individuals and companies resolve even the most difficult and complex cases in an efficient manner. Sharon has experience assisting clients in a variety of practice areas including estate planning, probate, guardianship law, elder law, wills and trusts, adoption law, special needs planning, qualified income trusts, medicaid eligibility, residential and commercial real estate, asset protection, corporate and business law, corporate and LLC formation, franchising, and ad valorem tax issues. Call to discuss your case or legal issue with us today.
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Holly Marie Hammons
Carthage, TX Business Law Lawyer with 14 years of experience
Business, Arbitration & Mediation and Real Estate
University of Tulsa College of Law
Seven year Attorney, former prosecutor, experience in oil and gas with the largest natural gas company in North America.
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Stephen V. "Steve" Davis
Austin, TX Business Law Lawyer with 39 years of experience
Business and Real Estate
St. Mary's University School of Law
Having graduated from the University of Texas at Austin with a Bachelor's Degree in English and a Doctorate of Law from St. Mary's University Law School, businessmen and women, attorneys, even judges have relied on Mr. Davis' expertise with language and law. He has focused his practice on Real Estate and is currently a Real Estate Broker and Notary Public; formerly Mr. Davis was a Title Fee Office owner/operator, Escrow Officer, Mortgage Broker and Loan Officer.
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Jennette E DePonte
Frisco, TX Business Law Lawyer with 29 years of experience
Business, Employment and Insurance Claims
South Texas College of Law
Jennette E. DePonte is a Partner at the McCathern office in Frisco, Texas. Mrs. DePonte has an extensive litigation and trial background, having tried numerous cases in state and federal courts in Texas. Her practice focuses on litigation involving employer-employee relations. Specifically, she has litigated tort and non-subscriber claims, employment-related torts, ERISA claims, discrimination, harassment and retaliation claims, wage and hour claims and collective actions, and civil rights claims under state and federal law.
Mrs. DePonte has defended national and regional employers in a wide range of employment-related issues, represented employers before numerous federal and state agencies, and handled trials and...
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Steven Douglas Urban
Austin, TX Business Law Lawyer with 26 years of experience
Free ConsultationBusiness
Steve Urban is a trial lawyer located in Austin, Texas who is Board Certified in Consumer and Commerical Law. Steve was originally licensed in Michigan in 1998 and in Texas in 2000. He received his Board Certification in Consumer and Commercial Law from the Texas Board of Legal Specialization in 2008. Steve is former partner in the law firm of Taylor Dunham, L.L.P., where he practiced for nearly 12 years before forming his own firm in 2012.
Over the past 14 years, Steve has represented clients in matters involving injuries and death caused by car, truck and motorcycle accidents,...
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Tempie T. Hutton
Lubbock, TX Business Law Attorney with 30 years of experience
(806) 797-0424
1217 Ave. K
Lubbock and Surrounding Counties (West Texas)
Lubbock, TX 79401
Free ConsultationBusiness
Texas Tech University School of Law
Divorces, Child Support, Child Custody, Visitation Modification, AG cases, Child Protective Service Cases, Contracts, Business, Negotiations, Mediations, Documents Preparation, Wills, Estate Planning and Elder Documents.
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Jess Bailey
The Woodlands, TX Business Law Attorney with 16 years of experience
(832) 510-2900
2203 Timberloch Place
Suite 215
The Woodlands, TX 77380
Free ConsultationBusiness and Real Estate
South Texas College of Law
Unparalleled Transactional and Compliance Counsel -
I feel a responsibility to serve not only as an advocate, but also as an educator to my clients. I stress the importance of building a team of trusted advisors, an attorney being just one member of that team. I offer clients a unique combination of high quality legal services in multiple areas of transactional & compliance law including: business general counsel, banking & finance, compliance plans, contract & agreement drafting & negotiation, energy law, entity formation & restructuring, healthcare law, international law, mergers & acquisitions, business succession planning, real estate transactions & finance.
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Lisa Thorsen
Austin, TX Business Law Lawyer with 16 years of experience
Free ConsultationBusiness, Entertainment & Sports, Real Estate and Securities
California Western School of Law
With more than 12 years of experience in private practice, Lisa Thorsen provides sound, practical counsel and local market expertise on business law matters in Texas and California. As outside general counsel, Lisa provides a range of services, from company formations to corporate transactions, including mergers and acquisitions, asset and stock purchases and sales, debt and dispute settlements, company structuring, and licensing matters.
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Luis F. Hess
Shenandoah, TX Business Law Attorney with 15 years of experience
Business, Immigration and Real Estate
Saint Louis University School of Law
A Houston Attorney licensed in Texas and with over years of experience practicing immigration law and business. Substantial experience handling all areas of Employment-Based (EB) immigration, Family-Based (FB) immigration, Non-Immigrant Visa, and Investment matters.
Mr. Hess has a proven track record filing labor certification cases with the U.S. Department of Labor and various types of non-immigrant and immigrant visa petitions with USCIS and representing privately-held companies.
Mr. Hess is admitted to practice law in all courts of the State of Texas, all Immigration Courts throughout the United States and the U.S. District Court of the Southern District of Texas. He...
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Kevin Mark Jones
Cypress, TX Business Law Attorney with 20 years of experience
Business, IP, Patents and Trademarks
South Texas College of Law
Kevin M. Jones & Associates is a general practice law firm focused on the needs of small businesses and the individuals who run them. We are highly experienced in the specialized area of Intellectual Property concerns as well as contract negotiation and drafting. We aid and guide our clients in securing Intellectual Property (IP) protection, forming business structures to leverage their IP, brand their business and product lines, and handling contracts for sales, marketing and manufacturing of their products.
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David Matthew Collins
San Antonio, TX Business Law Lawyer with 20 years of experience
Free ConsultationBusiness and Real Estate
St. Mary's University School of Law
I am admitted to practice in Texas Courts, U.S. District Courts - Western and Southern Districts of Texas, and the U.S. Supreme Court. I have the requisite skills, education, and experience to help serve your legal needs in Bastrop County and adjacent counties in Central Texas. I earned my Juris Doctor (JD) from St. Mary's University School of Law in San Antonio, Texas, and I earned my Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Texas at Austin.
I not only have the legal training and experience needed to provide legal representation, I also have the background, education,...
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Matthew Johnson
San Antonio, TX Business Law Lawyer with 9 years of experience
Business and Real Estate
Pennsylvania State University - Dickinson School of Law
Matt's practice focuses on business, real estate law, probate, and estate planning. Before joining West & West, Greer & Estorga, Matt served as a general counsel in the healthcare industry in San Antonio. Matt has experience with negotiating and drafting contracts, corporate governance, company operating agreements, business sale and purchase agreements, residential and commercial real estate transactions, and probate and estate planning documents.
Matt understands how the law and business interact and can complement one another. This understanding is what guides Matt's approach in helping clients navigate legal requirements and obligations in a way that helps them move closer to achieving...
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Virgil W. Yanta
San Antonio, TX Business Law Lawyer with 43 years of experience
(800) 313-2555
8000 Interstate 10 West
Suite 1500
San Antonio, TX 78230
Free ConsultationBusiness, Products Liability and Workers' Comp
Baylor Law School
"Rebuilding Shattered Lives" is not just a motto; rather, it's the very reason that I keep my doors open.
By limiting my caseload to just a special few on which I myself then can work, I maintain that personal touch so important to a meaningful attorney-client relationship.
And, since travel to an attorney's office is just one more hassle that most people could do without, I travel to my clients for their convenience whenever possible.
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J. Raymond Karam
SAN ANTONIO, TX Business Law Lawyer with 39 years of experience
Free ConsultationBusiness, Bankruptcy and Tax
SMU Dedman School of Law, St. Mary's University School of Law and St. Mary's University School of Law
Tax Planning Tax Liens IRS Disputes IRS Collections Living Trusts Family Trusts Estate Planning Wills and Probate Asset Protection Planning Business Planning Entity Formation Partnerships Corporations Limited Liability Companies Bankruptcy Real Estate Contracts and more... Commited and dedicated to providing the finest legal services to the community Don't be caught unprepared of unnecessarily taken advantage of. We will protect your rights!
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Christopher Peng
San Antonio, TX Business Law Attorney with 14 years of experience
Free ConsultationBusiness and Immigration
St. Mary's University School of Law
The Law Office of Christopher Peng - we are a San Antonio based, full service law office that specializes in immigration and criminal law. With extensive big firm experience, we are able to offer you personal and dedicated service. I never take for granted any opportunity I get to provide my services, and always remember I serve my clients’ best interests. Our office can help with all immigration issues ranging from family/residency cases, deportation and citizenship, to complex investment / employment based visas. We also have extensive experience in the Criminal Defense field here in Bexar...
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Jeff M. Meyerson
Austin, TX Business Law Lawyer with 32 years of experience
Business and Products Liability
SMU Dedman School of Law
The Meyerson Law Firm battles for victims of professional malpractice all of over Texas. Jeff Meyerson has won at numerous trial and appellate courts, and has appeared before the Texas Supreme Court and the United States 5th Circuit.
With a wealth of experience in all aspects of injury law, Mr. Meyerson focuses primarily on medical and legal malpractice as well as products liability and auto claims involving serious injuries.
A member of the Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum, his firm takes pride in providing clients with exceptional service and results. If you believe that you may have a case, or are...
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George E. Carroll
New Braunfels, TX Business Law Lawyer with 28 years of experience
2336 Gruene Lake Drive
Suite C
New Braunfels, TX 78130
Free ConsultationBusiness and Real Estate
Western Michigan University Cooley Law School
Each day I strive to provide high-quality legal services in estate planning and probate and to collaborate with my clients to create a legacy where they can fully realize that their true wealth is not just their money or real estate, but what they do with it.
I owned and practiced in a full-service law firm for more than 25 years, where I tried civil cases before juries in personal injury, defamation, contract, DTPA, family and complex civil litigation matters. I also defended clients charged with serious criminal matters before numerous juries. At the same time, I counseled and represented clients...
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Bradley S. Campbell
Mineola, TX Business Law Attorney with 37 years of experience
Business and Real Estate
University of Oklahoma, College of Law
Since 1987, Bradley Campbell has served as a trusted counselor for estate planning, business planning and formation, probate, real estate, and asset protection. He is committed to providing the individualized attention that each case deserves, helping people turn around stressful, complex situations. Today, he provides consultations throughout the week in his convenient offices located in Tyler and Mineola, Texas.
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Matthew James Melancon
Austin, TX Business Law Lawyer with 6 years of experience
Free ConsultationBusiness, IP and Trademarks
The University of Texas School of Law
As a born problem-solver and accomplished Intellectual Property (IP) Attorney, I fuse an extraordinary passion for meticulously analyzing issues with several years of specialized experience in the IP field. My unique blend of entrepreneurial, programming, engineering, and legal experience allows me to approach problems from a fresh perspective and devise pragmatic, forward-looking solutions. As a passionate, diligent, and result-driven professional, I am ready to bring my wealth of experience to my clients and contribute to their success.
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Tracy Jill Willi
Austin, TX Business Law Lawyer with 33 years of experience
Free ConsultationBusiness, Appeals, IP and Products Liability
South Texas College of Law
Tracy J. Willi focuses on civil, commericial, and intellectual property litigation and appeals in Federal and Texas courts. Having been licensed to practice law in Texas since 1992, Ms. Willi has extensive trial and appellate experience in business law, civil and commercial law, real estate law, patent, copyright, and trademark litigation, and probate litigation, much of which is reflected in numerous published trial court and appellate decisions. Ms. Willi has represented clients at all levels of Texas courts including County Courts, District Courts, Courts of Appeals, and the Texas Supreme Court. She has also represented clients at...
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Ramon G. Rios
Austin, TX Business Law Attorney with 16 years of experience
Business and Real Estate
St. Mary's University School of Law
Lawyer Attorney Austin Houston Our firm works with small business owners and real estate investors Check out the website for more information. www.therioslawfirm.com
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Mr. F. Scott de la Garza
Austin, TX Business Law Attorney with 21 years of experience
300 West Avenue, Suite 1318
Austin, TX 78701
Business
St. Mary's University School of Law
Mr. de la Garza, a founding partner of DLG Luce, focuses his practice primarily in business litigation and complex civil litigation including business litigation and personal injury law. Prior to joining DLG Luce, Mr. de la Garza practiced with a well-respected litigation firm handling similar matters. Mr. de la Garza has dedicated his legal career to practicing law and litigating throughout Texas and central Texas, including both the San Antonio and Austin local courts. In doing so, he has gained invaluable courtroom experience in both civil and criminal litigation. Prior to practicing law, Mr. de la Garza earned his...