Frio County Employment Lawyers

For the past twenty years, Tina Snelling of the Snelling Law Firm has developed a reputation as the lawyer to call when you need someone to solve a complex legal problem-either at trial or on appeal. She has been called the "law lawyer" because of her ability to help navigate difficult legal terrain in contract and tort law, regulatory and administrative law, insurance law, business law and employment and labor law. Trial attorneys frequently call Ms. Snelling to help select juries, prepare and argue the jury charge and to argue all as-a-matter-of-law motions. In fact, during one...

I am Board Certified in Labor and Employment Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization. My employment practice is limited to representation of management and high level executives. I am listed as a Best Lawyer in America 2009 in employment law (copyright 2008 by Woodward/White Inc. of Aiken, SC). I was selected as a Super Lawyer for 2004; 2007-09 by Law and Politics Magazine. I also handle commercial litigation in the areas of banking, energy and securities.

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...

We are a full service civil litigation firm with a focus on business and consumer law. We also handle immigration cases including business and family petitions and deportation and removal.No matter what legal troubles you’re facing, our staff is sensitive to your circumstances and are here to help. Let our wide range of business and civil legal services bring your issue to a prompt and satisfactory conclusion. We are passionate about what we do and the difference we make and we handle each clients' case as if it were our own.

Joseph Tung brings nearly 20 years of business and legal experience to the table that began with investment banking and continued through an appellate judicial clerkship, a regional and national law firm, and a global oilfield services company. In 2009, Joseph started a full-service private practice offering general counsel services for a variety of businesses and investors. His practice areas included corporate, transactional, employment, litigation, intellectual property, mergers, acquisition, and real estate law. By 2016, Tung Law Firm, PLLC now represents a diverse range of clients in many industries ranging from information technology, construction, oil and...

Gabriel Assaad grew up in Rochester, New York. After graduating from McQuaid Jesuit High School, he attended the University of Florida and graduated with a BS in Mechanical Engineering in 1996. Afterwards, he worked as a design engineer for a consulting firm in Rochester, NY. Mr. Assaad then decided he wanted to go to law school and moved to Nashville, Tennessee to attend Vanderbilt University Law School.

After graduating from Vanderbilt Law School in 2001, Gabriel accepted a position with Dickstein Shapiro, LLP, a large Washington, DC law firm. At Dickstein Shapiro, he worked primarily on Patent Litigation and Patent Prosecution....

Mr. Ricks was born in New Orleans, Louisiana, and moved to Sugar Land, Texas in 1980. He received his Bachelor’s degree in Political Science from Lamar University in 1988. Thereafter, he attended South Texas College of Law and received his Juris Doctorate in 1993.

He was a graduate of Leadership Montgomery County Class of 2014 and remains active in that organization. He served as the Team Lead of the Employment Law Update for The Woodlands Chamber of Commerce in 2014. In the past, he served as a Director of the Amarillo Area Young Lawyers Association in 1999-2000. He also served on...

Jeremy C. Anderson is a skilled trial attorney who provides clients in Dallas with outstanding defense against DWI charges. As one of the founding partners of Anderson Beakley, PLLC, Attorney Anderson tirelessly protects his clients’ rights and interests while pursuing the best outcomes possible in their DUI cases. Attorney Anderson graduated with a degree in biomechanics from the University of Texas in Austin before earning his Juris Doctor from Southern Methodist University, Dedman School of Law. He is licensed to practice law by the Texas State Bar and is a member of the Dallas County Bar Association, the Texas...

I graduated from St. Mary’s University School of Law. I have been practicing law for 14 years. As a labor and employment attorney for Bailey & Galyen, we represent only employees. We can help you with a variety of employment case. We handle wrongful termination, discrimination, retaliation, sexual harassment, failure to hire or promote, whistle blower cases, disability discrimination, FMLA, and wage and hour litigation. If you have experienced a workplace action, I urge you to contact us today for a consultation.

Herrmann Law is an Employee-Focused law firm committed to representing and advocating for employees’ rights in the workplace. This firm was founded as an employee-focused law firm with the mission of providing superior legal representation to employees. We recognize the intricacies of the employee-employer relationship and that employees feel as though they are unable to speak up against their employer. We are more than just a law firm for employees – we are an employees’ fiercest advocate, equipping employees with the legal representation needed to achieve the best result possible.

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Alyssa Krahmer founded Krahmer Law Firm, PLLC in 2017 after over 20 years of practicing for large corporations. Equipped with this experience and knowledge of legal solutions used by large companies, Alyssa’s goal was to bring the same level of service to smaller organizations and individuals. Her firm’s mission was to perform high quality legal work, to charge fair prices for it, and to constantly evolve to respond to the changing needs of the firm’s clients. Areas of law include: contracts, trademarks, entity formation, lease review, franchise, merger & acquisition, employer-side employment law and wills.

Matthew G. Messerli is the founding attorney of The Messerli Law Firm, PLLC. Prior to pursuing his legal career, Attorney Messerli earned his Master’s in Business Administration (MBA) from Purdue University’s Krannert School of Management and his Master’s in Finance (MSF) from the Indiana University’s Kelley School of Business. He has accumulated more than a decade of experience as a business consultant and operator. Attorney Messerli later spent several years serving as a financial advisor to high-net-worth individuals and businesses before earning his Juris Doctorate (JD) from Southern Methodist University’s Dedman Law School in Dallas, Texas. His unique blend of...

I am a former college football player who had the privilege of playing at Nebraska Wesleyan University and Ohio Northern University. Currently, I practice law at Ramey & Flock in Tyler, Texas. My practice areas include sports law, estate planning, and business litigation. I am dedicated to advocating for players, student-athletes, coaches, teams, organizations, and universities to achieve optimal outcomes. Having grown up with sports as my sole focus, I am particularly passionate and charismatic when working with those involved in the sports industry.

Sylvia Borunda Firth is a solo practitioner lawyer in El Paso, Texas specializing in governmental law, administrative law, real estate and general business. Sylvia received her B.B.A. Magna Cum Laude from St. Mary's University in San Antonio and her J.D. for the University of Texas School of Law. Her legal career has been very diverse and she has experience working for governmental entities, as in house corporate counsel and private practice. While in private practice Sylvia has been employed by a medium size firm in addition to her current work at Sylvia Borunda Firth, PLLC.

Sylvia has...

Dwain Capodice joined Fernelius Alvarez Simon PLLC in June 2011. Previously, Dwain was an associate at a well-respected labor and employment law litigation boutique. During his more than 14 years as an attorney, he has reviewed more than a million pages of complex documentation in some of the country’s most high-profile matters. Dwain has extensive litigation experience practicing before state and federal courts and administrative tribunals.

Mr. Pelton has been practicing law for over 37 years (18+ in Houston and 19+ in Abilene). An Abilene native, Mr. Pelton graduated from Abilene High School and McMurry College, now McMurry University. After graduating from McMurry in 1972 with a major in Accounting, he attended the South Texas College of Law while working full-time as the personal accountant for W.B. "Tex" and Sue Fondren Trammell. While going to school, Mr. Pelton was also an enlisted/commissioned soldier in the Texas Army National Guard, with 7+ years of service. He graduated from Infantry Officer Candidate School at Fort Benning, Georgia at...

For over a decade, Attorney Enrique Chavez has been representing the rights of victims in Texas, winning millions on their behalf. He has a strong belief in protecting the rights of the injured, which is why he does everything he can to make sure that his clients achieve maximum compensation. Attorney Chavez began his higher education at Yale University, receiving a B.A. in philosophy. He went on to graduate with his Juris Doctor from the University of Texas, School of Law. Currently, Attorney Chavez is a member of many prestigious associations, including the American Association for Justice, the American Bar...

Victoria is a business attorney and licensed mediator with over 24 years of experience in Business Law, Commercial Litigation, Mergers & Acquisitions, Liens and Collections, Contract Preparation and Negotiation, Corporate Governance, and Risk Management. Serving clients in Texas and Utah, she provides expert legal services and business mediation. Victoria has managed legal affairs and operations for both private and publicly traded companies, domestically and internationally. Since 1999, she has helped hundreds of businesses improve efficiency and reduce legal risks. As the managing member of our firm, she works directly with clients to develop best practices that align with their goals, cutting...

I practice in all the state and federal courts of both Tennessee and Arkansas. I also practice in the Eastern District of Texas as well as before the United States Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit. I have also been associated to practice in the federal courts of Mississippi. During the course of my working life, I have negotiated more than $250 million in contracted business by building partnerships that have benefited my employers as well as my clients producing positive results from these partnerships in a time when opportunities for such success were limited. ...

Licenses: State Bar of Texas (#16069800) 1975 to present, State Bar of Tennessee (#25860); United States Supreme Court, United States Court of Claims, US Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals, US District Courts of Texas, (Northern, Southern, Eastern and Western) (Federal Bar #2842).
• State Bar of Texas (District 11-A Grievance Committee, 1989-1995, Chairman, 1991–1995); (Texas State Court Rules Committee, 1995-1999, Vice Chairman 1996–1997); (Texas Lawyers Assistance Program, 1984-2013);
• SBOT CLE Speaker Presenter on Ethics, Grievance Rules and Procedure and Professional Life Challenges;
• Texas Bar Foundation-Sustaining Life Fellow;
• Pro Bono College of the State Bar of Texas;
• American Board of Trial Advocates (Charter Member-Advocate, Corpus Christi...

I was born and raised in San Diego, California. After moving to Washington State, I earned bachelor degrees in both Sociology and Religious Studies from Seattle Pacific University. In 2006, I obtained a J.D. from South Texas College of Law. I served as the Head Clerk of the 151st District Court of Harris County with The Honorable Caroline E. Baker from 1998 to 2005. My employment with the 151st District Court provided a valuable “behind the scenes” look at the practice of law. It was during this tenure, as clerk of the 151st, that I developed a passion for law...

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...