Weslaco Business Lawyers

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I focus my attention in the areas of Bankruptcy, Commercial and Business Law, Banking Law, Strategic Business and Asset Protection Planning. I have served as Creditor's Committee Counsel for several businesses, and as a workout specialist for several bankrupt oil and gas businesses. Today, I represent businesses and individuals with financial difficulties, including those seeking bankruptcy protection under the reorganization provisions of Chapters 11, 12 and 13 and in liquidation proceedings under Chapter 7 of the Bankruptcy Code. This also extends to handling Adversary Proceedings for my clients as well as clients for other attorneys. I also help...

Eddie Cawlfield graduated from Texas A&M University School of Law. Prior to law school, Eddie earned degrees from The University of Texas at Austin and The University of North Texas. While in law school, Eddie served as a Staff Editor for the Texas A&M Journal of Real Property Law. Additionally, he was honored as a Fellow by The Texas A&M Law Fellowship for his performance of public interest legal services to those in need. During law school, Eddie was an active member of the Texas A&M University School of Law Trial Advocacy Program. He competed regularly in...

Robert W. St. Clair, born Pampa, Texas, July 5, 1957; admitted to Texas bar, 1982; also admitted to practice before: United States Supreme Court,1998; United States Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit, 1988; United States District and Bankruptcy Courts, Northern (1982), Western (1987), Eastern (1987), and Southern (1987) Districts of Texas. Preparatory education, Abilene Christian University (B.B.A., 1979); legal education, South Texas College of Law (J.D., 1982). Board Certified, Business Bankruptcy Law, Texas Board of Legal Specialization (since 1988). Member: State Bar of Texas (Bankruptcy Section, Member; Litigation Section, Member); Lubbock County Bar Association; and West Texas Bankruptcy Bar Association (Secretary 1989-90, President 1997-98). Fellow: Texas Bar Foundation. Texas...

I have dedicated my life to people who need help. I began my career as an assistant attorney general representing the state of Texas in employment actions that required me to develop many aspects of the foundation of what I do today. I learned to practice in state and federal courts. I understood the need of litigation versus the necessity of counseling my client to reach a settlement. I learned how defendants think because I acted in that role.

Today my role is to represent the injured and the parties that have been wronged either by virtue of being...

Hugh A. Putman is a graduate from the University of Houston Law Center, where he served as a student attorney in the UHLC Civil Clinic. Prior to law school, Mr. Putman earned a Bachelor’s Degree, magna cum laude and with University Honors, from the University of Houston. Before becoming a lawyer, Mr. Putman opened and ran businesses providing him valuable experience in business formation, management, and franchise organizations. Mr. Putman’s practice is focused on labor & employment defense, commercial litigation, corporate law, and estate planning. Prior to becoming an attorney, Mr. Putman established and managed multiple businesses in the Houston...

Mr. Wilson is a Shareholder of the Wilson Legal Group P.C. He is a former associate of Jenkens & Gilchrist P.C., and senior associate of Fish & Richardson P.C. Mr. Wilson's practice is focused on the development and licensing of intellectual property, intellectual property litigation, and intellectual property portfolio management. Other legal services include the preparation of family law litigation, counseling companies in corporate formation, mergers, and acquisitions, and foreclosure and collections representation.

Mr. Wilson is a skilled intellectual property attorney, focusing largely on the application for and defense of patents and trademarks. His background in the sciences allows him to...

Real Estate and Business Litigation along with Transaction Documentation are the focus of the law practice of Charles Holt. When the outcome really matters - chose experience - choose Attorney Charles Holt.

Judge Gibson is a former civil trial judge with over two decades of experience representing real people, small and emerging businesses in consumer, contract, insurance, deceptive trade practices, fraud, and general business cases. Judge Gibson has tried over 600 cases and, in the last decade, has secured judgments, verdicts, and settlements for his clients in excess of $25,000,000.

I devote my practice to family law and business litigation matters, both in the courtroom and at the negotiating table, especially when these two areas of law collide. My unique experience includes navigating clients through family and business law disputes involving complex divorce and property issues, child custody, and CPS matters, as well as breach of contract cases, high-stakes securities and fiduciary matters, shareholder and insolvency litigation, malpractice lawsuits, real estate matters, and labor and employment disputes.

Tiara A. Thomas is an attorney, speaker, and philanthropist. Throughout her career, she has helped her clients get the justice they deserve for being injured in both commercial and non-commercial vehicle crashes. In addition to personal injury, Tiara has represented clients in complex civil litigation claims, including breach of contract claims, civil fraud claims, Texas Deceptive Trade Practices Act claims, & more! In 2022, she was selected as a “Top 40 Under 40 Attorney,” an honor given to only the top 40 under 40 African American lawyers in each state or region with reputations for providing excellent legal representation in their...

I represent individuals and small-to-midsize businesses in a variety of litigation matters, with a primary emphasis on contract and construction disputes.

With more than 30 years of experience, Mr. Finley has worked with hundreds of clients to develop estate plans, wills, trusts, family limited partnerships, limited liability companies, powers of attorney, and other ancillary documents. He advises clients on critical structural and business formation issues, and provides counsel to clients involved in federal tax controversies and disputes with the IRS.

Karen Ensley is a board-certified construction law attorney focused on representation of small and large commercial and specialty contractors throughout Texas. Karen “grew up in the business,” working firsthand in the construction industry prior to becoming an attorney. Karen is well versed in lien and bond claim law, collecting for unpaid work, and defending against claims of improper workmanship, Karen also regularly drafts, reviews and negotiates construction contracts, provides counsel to her clients with employer/employee issues and implementation of general best
business practices.

Alison holds a Bachelor of Science in Apparel Design and Manufacturing and a Bachelor of Business Administration in International Business from Texas Tech University. She began her career in the technology industry, supporting manufacturers across fashion, interior design, automotive, and aerospace. Driven by a desire for a new challenge, she pursued and earned her Juris Doctor from Baylor Law School. Now at Sul Lee Law Firm, Alison blends her diverse background with her legal expertise to craft innovative solutions for clients.

Nathan Law, PLLC is a law firm based in Dallas, Texas that practices probate law, estate planning, real estate law, small business law, consumer law, and family law. We service our clients with professionalism, experience, and care. Nathan Law, PLLC offers cheap and inexpensive fixed flat fees for most of our legal services, as well as a cheap and low-cost hourly rate for contested legal matters, making Nathan Law, PLLC an affordable law firm for you and your family’s legal needs. Nathan Law, PLLC offers fixed flat fees for the below-listed services and uncontested matters. For contested matters, Nathan Law, PLLC charges...

I am a zealous legal professional with a track record of highly effective strategy formulation and implementation, skillful contract negotiation, and multiple successful corporate transactions. Over the course of my career, I have acquired a reputation for the delivery of innovative legal counsel. Among my various talents is the ability to communicate effectively and convey complex concepts to stakeholders across all levels of business, following the analysis and interpretation of information. I perform exceptionally when performing independently and I am also able to engage in efficient cross-functional collaboration to enable the achievement of targets. In addition, I have proven business...

Experienced business and commercial litigation attorney who primarily focuses on owner-operated small businesses enterprises. I and my full service law firm serve as outside general counsel for business owners, managers and entrepreneurs. I am an experienced trial attorney located in Dallas. I practice in Federal and State courts throughout Texas and in arbitration proceedings. My practice involves enforcing and defending the rights of finance companies and banks, manufacturers, restaurants, warehouses, construction contractors, artisan/consultants, and logistics businesses. I started Roquemore Skierski PLLC to be a full-service firm whose business transactions attorneys help start-up, expansion, and dissolution of business operations. We help...

Mr. Akerly is the founding partner in Akerly Law PLLC, Dallas, Texas. He graduated from Texas Tech University School of Law in 1982 with honors. He clerked for the Honorable Mary Lou Robinson, United States District Court for the Northern District of Texas. He has over 30 years of experience as a litigator, teacher and speaker in federal and state court, trial and appeal courts. Mr. Akerly has been selected to the 2019 Texas Super Lawyers list, which marks his 10th consecutive year for this honor. The Super Lawyers list recognizes no more than five...

RUDY BEUTTENMULLER, born St. Louis, Missouri, December 20, 1953; admitted to bar, 1980, Texas. Also admitted to U.S. District Court, Northern District of Texas; U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Northern District of Texas; U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Texas; U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Eastern District of Texas; U.S. District Court, Western District of Texas; U.S. Tax Court. Education: Princeton University (B.A., cum laude, 1976); Duke University (J.D., with distinction, 1980). Staff Member, 1978-1979 and Articles Editor, 1979-1980, Duke Law Journal. Author: Comment, "The Goal of The New Premerger Notification Requirements: Preliminary Relief Against Anticompetitive Mergers," Duke Law Journal 249, 1979....

Saeed Tellawi is a Texas attorney representing the owners of privately held and family owned domestic and international businesses. His practice focuses on transactions & strategic advice related to the entrepreneurial pursuit, including business start-up and partnerships; asset protection; business and real estate acquisitions and sales; succession planning; and a full suite of due diligence services for buyers of companies and commercial real estate. Starting his first company at the age of 18 and being continuously self-employed since then has helped Saeed develop a practical approach to the practices of law and business. Saeed has made significant...

Roslyn Bazzelle Mitchell is the Founder and Managing Attorney of RBM Law Group. She formed RBM Law Group as a boutique firm providing personalized legal services to meet the ever-changing needs of her clients. With over two decades of legal experience handling corporate, real estate and intellectual property matters, her goal is to help her clients do what they do best, which is operate their businesses, while she supports and handles their legal needs. She is driven by her own passion for business and creativity to chart a path toward establishing a more diverse, inclusive and equitable...

Owner Daniel A. Ruiz served over 6 years on active duty in the US Army as an infantry soldier, including service in the Army's elite special operations unit, the 75th Ranger Regiment. After active duty, Daniel served over 3 years in the Texas Army National Guard while completing his undergraduate degree in business administration and finance at UT-Pan American. Daniel attended law school from 2004-2007 at the University of Texas Tech School of Law where he served on the Editorial Board of the popular Texas Bank Lawyer journal and as president of the law school's Corporate & Bankruptcy Law...

Before starting his own law practice, Don worked for a well-regarded corporate law firm, for a state attorney general, and as a judicial law clerk. He has seen first-hand how the law is made, how it is shaped by court decisions, and how it affects business clients. Don began his legal career with a one-year clerkship at the Texas Supreme Court, which is Texas's highest court and focuses on civil (not criminal) cases. Law clerks help the Court evaluate which of the roughly one thousand petitions filed each year should be granted and help the Justices write their opinions. His private practice...

Josh is the Managing Partner and CEO of Phillips Golden LLP and head of its Real Estate Section. Josh’s practice centers on advising and counseling real estate entrepreneurs, investors and businesses through all aspects of commercial real estate transactions, including acquisitions & dispositions, development, leasing (retail, office, industrial, and ground leases, build to suit and telecommunications), purchase and sale agreements, private development agreements, construction contracts, management agreements, and related due diligence matters. A significant portion of his time is devoted to representation of developer equity investors in the formation of pass-through entities (e.g., LLCs, limited partnerships and joint...

Roger G. Jain earned his bachelor's degree from the University of Houston in 1987 with a degree in accounting. After becoming a licensed CPA, he managed private corporate clients for PriceWaterhouse. Roger enrolled in Baylor Law School in 1990 and graduated in 1993. After graduation, he worked as a criminal prosecutor for the Montgomery County Attorney's Office where he gained significant trial experience. In January 1996, he started his law practice which continues to grow. His practice is dedicated to representing individuals and family owned businesses in a variety of civil matters. Roger's background as a criminal prosecutor allows him...

Roger B. Borgelt is a highly regarded Austin lawyer with 24 years' experience in the practice of environmental, energy, administrative, utility and professional licensure law. He represents individuals, landowners, suburban areas, businesses, political subdivisions and institutions before state and federal regulatory agencies, the courts, local governments and the Texas Legislature with consistently favorable results. Mr. Borgelt is listed in Best Lawyers in America 2013 and 2014 and Texas' Best Lawyers. His firm, Borgelt Law, is ranked by U.S. News -- Best Lawyers as a Tier 2 Best Law Firm in the Government Relations Practice Area for its work...

Thomas H. Smith III was born and raised in Arlington, Texas. He graduated from Texas A&M University in 2002 with a degree in Chemistry and a minor in Mathematics. He then attended the University of Houston Law Center where he served as an Articles Editor for the Houston Journal of International Law. Tom began working at Roger G. Jain & Associates as a clerk in February 2004. When he graduated from UH Law Center in 2005, he continued here as an attorney, where he has worked through today. He is a trial lawyer, whose insight, analysis, and attention to detail have...

My practice focuses on complex commercial litigation and arbitration. I represent clients in high-stakes, high-dollar disputes involving breach of contract, employment law, restrictive covenants, trade secrets, insurance coverage, securities disputes, class actions, and whistleblower claims. I have represented both plaintiffs and defendants before state and federal courts, and in domestic and international arbitration proceedings.

Steven Tuan Pham has practiced law in the area of business transaction and commercial litigation, immigration and naturalization law, real estate law, landlord tenant law, and divorce. Specifically, Mr. Pham has extensive experience in the areas of immigration and naturalization law, including having the opportunity to travel to Pakistan to assist in providing US. Immigration Seminars and Consultations. In addition, in 2007, Mr. Pham participated in several high-level discussions with various non-profit organizations and the USCIS in the Houston District Office and in Washington D.C., and effectively advocated for changes regarding immigration and naturalization issues, such as N-648 Medical...