Refugio County Business Lawyers

Prior to becoming an attorney, Joe Lassen served as a police officer with the New York City Police Department and retired as a Lieutenant after 20 years of service. He received his Bachelor of Science in 1993 from the John Jay College in Legal Studies and his Juris Doctorate from Brooklyn Law School in 2002. While in law school, Joe worked for the NYPD’s prosecutor’s office, handling high profile corruption cases. Joe was a first responder on September 11th at the World Trade Center and shares a special affinity for all military branches and first responders.

Joseph Lassen started practicing law...

Texas Attorney Nathaniel Gilbert practices in the area of estate planning and real estate.

Pamela Hailey-Petty is an experienced attorney and owner of Hailey-Petty Law Firm, PLLC. She has legal offices in both Austin and San Antonio. Since 2014, Mrs. Hailey-Petty has helped numerous Texans organize their futures through her knowledge and expertise in estate planning law. She also regularly provides legal counsel to clients navigating the probate process and to those interested in business formation.

Prior to her career as an attorney, Mrs. Hailey-Petty worked for the Governor of Texas. During her time at the Governor’s office, she served as the Investment Manager and Deputy Director of the 300-million-dollar Emerging Technology Fund.

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Attorney J. Philip Collier has been influential attorney in the construction arena in South Texas. Established in 1991, his firms has in-depth knowledge of commercial construction practices, positive trial experiences, and a commitment to consistently provide favorable solutions to his clients problems. Philip Collier has been nominated by his peers as one of the best construction litigation attorneys in San Antonio for the years 2009 and 2010. S.A. Scene Magazine. Philip Collier began his career working for general contractors who built Wal-Marts and Taco Bell restaurants in multi-state venues. His ability to blue prints, and his understanding of the construction contract...

Practicing in San Antonio and South Texas.

For the last 15 years, Dan spent his time helping San Antonio small businesses and real estate investors achieve their dreams. “An attorney is a small business,” said Burke. “That’s why I take real pride in helping my clients grow. We’re all on the same team.”

After working with large law firms and companies, Dan found that helping small businesses improve their processes, grow and thrive was his calling. He now enjoys providing San Antonio with personal and affordable legal services for business, real estate and probate needs.

Maricela Garcia is the founder and principal attorney of Garcia Legal Team, PLLC. As a first-generation Mexican-American raised in the Rio Grande Valley of South Texas, Maricela’s upbringing reflects the resilience and determination of her immigrant parents, who came to the United States in pursuit of a brighter future for their family. She is married to a proud U.S. Navy veteran and is the mother of four daughters, who inspire her daily commitment to integrity and perseverance. Maricela’s parents, despite limited formal education, instilled in her the value of hard work and the transformative power of education. These lessons shaped her...

Board Certified in Civil Trial Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization. Also Board Certified in Personal Injury Trial Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization.

Jeff Jansen is an experienced, successful business and trial attorney. For the past 25 years, Jeff has represented individuals and businesses of all sizes - from sole proprietorships to Fortune 100 corporations - helping them pursue or protect their legal interests. Jeff is a 1984 graduate of the United States Air Force Academy and is a former Air Force officer. While in college, he was a member of Air Force Academy's nationally ranked debate and speech team, winning many competitions throughout the United States during his college years. He attended law school at the University of...

JASON J. JAKOB, ESQ. Mr. Jakob is a Co-Founder and Senior Partner of Diaz Jakob, LLC. His practice is focused on business and corporate litigation, commercial transactions, constitutional law, family law and civil litigation. Mr. Jakob received his Doctor of Jurisprudence degree from University of Houston Law Center, and his Bachelor's degree from University of Texas at San Antonio, Texas in Political Science, Magna Cum Laude. After attending law school he served as a General Counsel of Core Funding Group, L.P., until starting his own law firm in 2006. As General Counsel, Mr. Jakob managed the legal department of the company....

Cassie works to distill the complex legal issues to ensure the best possible resolution for her clients. She understands that many of these issues are emotionally-charged and works with her clients to make the best business decision.

Cassie represents companies and individuals in a wide variety of commercial disputes. Her current practice is focused on real estate, including title curative work, commercial property, landlord-tenant disputes, development issues, purchase and sale agreements, and breach of contract and business tort actions. Additionally, Cassie assists businesses in creating, implementing, and enforcing technology practices to protect confidential information and establish standards for use and access...

Mike began his legal career as a prosecutor at the Hidalgo County District Attorney’s office representing the State of Texas in the prosecution of Misdemeanor and Felony criminal cases. He learned to prepare cases for trial and go to trial on a wide variety of criminal matters. Mike was then recruited by a leading employment law firm, Aaron Pena & Associates in the Rio Grande Valley representing clients in all aspects of employment litigation. During his tenor at Aaron Pena & Associates he learned the civil aspect of litigation. Mike handled cases from the inception of...

Houston Attorney Pete Patterson has been practicing law in the state of Texas for over 25 years, with a focus on oil and gas law, business litigation, and personal injury cases. Mr. Patterson was admitted to the State Bar of Texas in 1990 after receiving his J.D. from the University of Houston Law Center, where he was inducted into the prestigious Order of the Barristers. In his legal career, Mr. Patterson has amassed over $150 million in verdicts, settlements, judgments, and recoveries for his clients. He maintains membership in a number of respected associations, including the American Board of Trial...

I have been licensed since 1984 and am a very experienced litigator. I have tried over 200 lawsuits to a verdict. I represent both Plaintiffs and Defendants.

I pride myself on attention to detail and being responsive to my client's needs. This includes being accessible for phone calls and keeping my client informed on the progress of their case. I maintain a small docket so my clients get personalized attention. I move my client's cases along quickly, while providing high quality, professional legal services.

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1. Federal & State Taxes IRS and State Tax Problems, Tax Returns (Individual, business, estate) and solutions - including release IRS Levies, Liens, audits, Offers in Compromise, Payment Plans, Protests and Appeals, innocent spouse, employment tax problems, including trust fund penalties and responsible persons, CID criminal tax investigations, sales tax and property tax, admitted to U.S. Tax, District and Bankruptcy Courts, and all State Courts. 2. Bankruptcy Individual and small business - Chapters 7, 13, and 11, for tax debts and consumer or business debts, tax discharges, sales tax bankruptcies, payment plans and tax releases. Representing Debtors and...

I am a business trial lawyer. I work with business owners and individuals, many of whom are in the construction industry. I help my clients solve legal problems that arise in their lives. Sometimes these problems involve construction defects and disputes, collecting debts, employment disputes, and defense of personal injuries.