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Donika Pentcheva
Austin, TX Attorney with 14 years of experience
7700 West Parmer Lane
Building D, Suite 300
Austin, TX 78729
IP, Patents and Trademarks
The George Washington University Law School
Donika was born and raised in Bulgaria. In 1999, she immigrated to the United States, where she obtained degrees in engineering, mathematics, political science, and law. Donika's full profile is available at www.donikapentcheva.com.
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Joshua David Massingill
Austin, TX Lawyer with 13 years of experience
Free ConsultationBusiness
Pepperdine University School of Law
Joshua Massingill is a native Texan and graduate of Pepperdine University School of Law and the Straus Institute, the nation’s top-ranked dispute resolution program. He serves on the Texas State Bar’s Law Practice Management Committee and the Success-Werx Board of Advisors. He mentors young entrepreneurs in Leander ISD’s INCubatorEDU program and is active in his church. He served as Legislative Counsel to a United States Representative in Washington, DC until 2014, when he decided to return to Texas for reasons every Texan will inherently understand. As Counsel to the Texas Senate Committee on Health and Human Services, he managed a...
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John Zinda
Austin, TX Lawyer with 19 years of experience
(888) 234-1023
8834 N. Capital of Texas Hwy.
Suite 304
Austin, TX 78759
Free ConsultationBaylor Law School
Jack Zinda is the founder of Zinda Law Group, a nationwide personal injury law firm. He focuses his practice on catastrophic personal injury, 18-wheeler accidents, wrongful death, traumatic brain injury, gas explosions, and other complex litigation.
Jack has served as lead counsel on numerous wrongful death and catastrophic injury cases. These have typically been against dangerous truck drivers, drunk drivers, corporations that manufacture dangerous products, and employers who have created unsafe work environments.
As a trial attorney, Jack takes tremendous pride in giving a voice to people and families who need help battling powerful adversaries.
Jack has been recognized nationally by prestigious law...
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Katie L. Cowart
Houston, TX Attorney with 20 years of experience
1800 Bering Drive
Suite 600
Houston, TX 77057
Business
South Texas College of Law
Originally from Virginia, Ms. Cowart received her undergraduate degree from Bluefield College and relocated to Houston, Texas to attend South Texas College of Law. Ms. Cowart received her Doctor of Jurisprudence from South Texas in 2005 and was admitted to the State Bar of Texas that same year. Additionally, Ms. Cowart was admitted to the State Bar of Oklahoma in 2012. While attending South Texas, Ms. Cowart was a member of the varsity mock trial and moot court teams. Ms. Cowart received the best brief award at the J. Braxton Craven National Moot Court Tournament in 2004. Ms. Cowart is...
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Natasha S. Walker
Houston, TX Attorney with 4 years of experience
Business, Consumer and Insurance Claims
Texas Southern University Thurgood Marshall School of Law
The Law Office of Natasha S. Walker handles all types of personal injury matters, including slip and fall incidents and traumatic trucking collisions. We offer compassionate legal representation to injured victims from motor vehicle accidents to premises liability cases.
Natasha S. Walker also has a special interest in tenants' rights advocacy for both residential and commercial tenants and helping them navigate the landlord-tenant laws in Texas. Our firm's approach is to understand our clients' perspectives, motivations, and their personal circumstances to further provide legal guidance and support in overcoming those situations.
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Edward C. Okwueze
Houston, TX Attorney with 11 years of experience
Free ConsultationImmigration and White Collar Crime
Southern University Law Center
Regardless of the legal issue you are facing, Edward Okwueze will fight to protect your rights and best interests. He works tirelessly for his clients.
As a result, he has attained hundreds of dismissals of criminal charges in Texas.
Edward offers free consultations, so call Edward & Associates today at (832) 798-9850 to discuss your case.
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Anthony Denena
Houston, TX Lawyer with 27 years of experience
Free ConsultationProducts Liability
South Texas College of Law
Born and raised in Houston, Texas, Tony Denena always knew he would become a lawyer. He has practiced personal injury law since graduating from South Texas School of Law in 1998 and opened his own law firm with his law school friend, Chad Points, in 2003. Tony and Chad are both board certified in personal injury trial law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization, an honor achieved by only 2% of Texas lawyers. He has been recognized by several legal associations for his success in Houston personal injury cases including car and truck accidents, motorcycle injury victims, and complex...
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Christopher K. Fletcher
Houston, TX Lawyer with 15 years of experience
Free ConsultationProducts Liability
Baylor Law School
I was named a Top Lawyer by H Texas Magazine from 2013 through the present and I was named one of the Top 40 Under 40 by the National Trial Lawyers 2016-2020. I enjoy what I do and have a reputation for being a no-nonsense, aggressive trial lawyer.
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Sarnie Randle Jr
Houston, TX Attorney with 50 years of experience
Insurance Claims and Products Liability
University of Houston - Main Campus
Sarnie Randle has been an attorney since 1975 and board certified in Personal Injury Trial Law since 1984. He is highly regarded as a competent trial lawyer with over 35 years experience representing injured victims in personal injury claims such as auto accidents, truck accidents, motorcycle accidents, wrongful deaths, pedestrian accidents, dog bites, slip-n-falls, construction accidents, medical malpractice, nursing home abuse\negligence, premises liabilities, products liabilities, breach of contract and deceptive trade practices. Sarnie Randle is committed to fighting for the rights of individuals and their families who have suffered injuries and wrongful deaths due to the negligent conduct of...
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Kathryn Karam
Houston, TX Attorney with 17 years of experience
Immigration
The University of Texas School of Law
Kathryn N. Karam is a dedicated and skilled attorney who has practiced immigration law in Texas since 2007. Karam is the founder of The Law Office of Kathryn N. Karam in Houston where she represents clients throughout Harris County facing immigration issues. Before law school, Karam studied Chinese and earned her bachelor of arts in Chinese from Trinity University in San Antonio, Texas. She also earned her certificate in Chinese studies from the Johns Hopkins-Nanjing University Center for Chinese and American Studies. Karam earned her juris doctor in 2007 from the University of Texas School of Law. ...
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Ky Andrew Jurgensen
Houston, TX Attorney with 15 years of experience
Appeals, Arbitration & Mediation, Business and IP
St. Mary's University School of Law
Ky Jurgensen is an experienced business and probate litigation attorney with an additional focus on estate administration.
"I was attracted to probate work because, for many clients, it’s the first time they’ve worked with an attorney. They are going through a difficult personal loss and, in the midst of that, they must also complete a reckoning of their loved one’s estate. It is a complicated process. As an attorney, I can help people through that process and make it more manageable. Personally, that is very rewarding."
Ky has advised and assisted numerous estate executors and beneficiaries through probate disputes, from contested wills...
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Joshua A. Verde
Houston, TX Attorney with 13 years of experience
Free ConsultationEmployment
South Texas College of Law
Joshua A. Verde is Board Certified in Labor and Employment Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization. Since 2016, Josh has been honored as a Rising Star by SuperLawyers and has maintained a top rating among Labor & Employment attorneys in Houston, Texas. In 2012, Josh founded The Verde Law Firm, PLLC, with a goal to provide cost-effective legal services to individuals and businesses seeking competent, results-driven representation.
The Verde Law Firm handles a variety of labor and employment cases, including wrongful termination, discrimination, retaliation, unpaid overtime (FLSA), and employment/severance agreements. Beyond these areas, the firm also represents clients in...
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Mohammad H. Husan
Houston, TX Lawyer with 9 years of experience
Free ConsultationImmigration
South Texas College of Law
With extensive experience representing over 600 clients before more than 350 judges across the country, Mohammad H. Husan is a seasoned immigration attorney committed to reuniting families, supporting individuals, and helping businesses navigate U.S. immigration laws. As a first-generation American, he understands the challenges immigrants face and approaches each case with empathy, awareness, and meticulous attention to detail.
Mohammad’s immigration practice spans family-based petitions, employment-based visas, green card applications, and naturalization. He has successfully helped clients secure visas, permanent residency, and citizenship through personalized legal strategies tailored to their unique circumstances. His results-driven approach focuses on addressing both immediate needs and...
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Yadira L Zepeda
Fort Worth, TX Attorney with 20 years of experience
Free ConsultationImmigration
Texas Wesleyan University School of Law - Texas Wesleyan University
Yadira Zepeda is from the Rio Grande Valley where she earned a Bachelors degree in Political Science, a minor in Psychology, and a Social Studies Composite. Prior to practicing law, Yadira taught History in the South Texas public school system, and interned with the 13th District Court of Appeals and the 360th District Court Judge in Tarrant County. After graduating from law school near the top of her class, Yadira Zepeda went on to practice Immigration where she has since handled an extensive number of cases amounting to over 2000 and counting. Being a first...
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Keith Spencer
Houston, TX Attorney with 38 years of experience
Free ConsultationBankruptcy, Business, Immigration and Workers' Comp
Keith Spencer is Board Certified by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization in Family Law. That Board Certification mark of excellence and distinguished accomplishment is attained by only one in ten Texas attorneys, and indicates that Keith has substantial, relevant experience and has demonstrated the same in family law cases. Keith was admitted to the Texas Bar in 1987. Mr. Spencer is a graduate of Southern Methodist University and holds Bachelor’s and Masters degrees in Communications from the University of North Texas. Keith is a Board Certified Family Law specialist. Mr. Spencer has practiced Family Law in Tarrant...
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Chris Nickelson
Fort Worth, TX Lawyer with 25 years of experience
Appeals
Texas Tech University School of Law
Chris is an experienced trial and appellate attorney respected throughout the State of Texas who is frequently called on to handle high-profile matters. He served as Chair of the Family Law Section of the State Bar of Texas and has worked to reform and standardize custody and possession rules statewide. Chris is well known for his appellate experience and deep understanding of marital property laws. He is especially adept at dividing business ownership and ensuring value and security for the non-owning spouse. Dual Board Certified in Family Law and Civil Appellate Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization, Chris...
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Stephen Maxwell
San Antonio , TX Lawyer with 49 years of experience
Free ConsultationConsumer, Insurance Claims, Products Liability and Workers' Comp
Steve Maxwell is a native Texan, born in Amarillo and raised in Midland. He attended Trinity University where he received his Bachelor of Arts Degree in 1972. He then received his law degree from the University of Texas of Austin in 1975. He moved to Fort Worth upon his graduation from law school. He served as an Assistant City Attorney for the City of Fort Worth from 1976 to 1977. After leaving the City Attorney’s office, he has been in private practice ever since. He currently is a partner with the Bailey & Galyen Law Firm, where he specializes...
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Joe Robles
Fort Worth, TX Lawyer with 6 years of experience
Free ConsultationBusiness
Texas A&M University School of Law
An Air Force Veteran with four tours in the Middle East, Joe Robles Jr graduated from the University of North Texas with a Bachelor's in New Media Design in 2013 and a Juris Doctor's degree from Texas A&M University in 2018. During his time in academia, Joe focused much of his efforts on activism; such as serving philanthropies to educate the minority youth, lobbying efforts to support immigration reform, and assisting with rebuilding efforts in low-income areas. These distinct accomplishments earned him the “Mean Green” Student Unity Award in 2012, an honor given to the student who promotes the most...
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Brandy Austin
Arlington, TX Lawyer with 16 years of experience
Free ConsultationBankruptcy
Baylor Law School
Brandy Austin is a founding member of the firm. Her practice specializes in personal injury, family law, small business litigation, and wills and probate. Brandy attended East Carolina University in Greenville, N.C. for her undergraduate degree. She majored in both English and Political Science. She went on to attend Baylor Law School and successfully completed Baylor's prestigious Practice Court program. She was part of Baylor's National Client Counseling Team and participated in their Moot Court Competition. Brandy went on to defend clients sued for medical malpractice, products liability, and personal injury. She has represented numerous clients at depositions,...
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Jim Zadeh
Fort Worth, TX Attorney with 37 years of experience
Free ConsultationBusiness, Employment and Insurance Claims
Jim Zadeh is a sole practitioner who gives each of his clients the attention they deserve. He has more than 25 years of experience in many areas of the law, including: Wrongful Death, Personal Injuries, Work Injuries, Denial of Insurance, Commercial Litigation, Non-Compete Agreements, and Sexual Harassment
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Brandi Hunt Fernandez
Crandall, TX Lawyer with 28 years of experience
Appeals and Arbitration & Mediation
Texas Tech University School of Law
We are tough and practical regardless of the type of case that you bring to our office. In more than one consult, we find other attorneys or law firms offering services that the law simply doesn't allow, or that the client may not actually need. We pride ourselves on helping client's find practical, cost effective solutions. However, we are always ready to take a case to trial when needed. It is this balance of tough, but fair, that allows us to assert effective advocacy for all of our clients. We proudly serve clients in Kaufman...
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Timothy Hoch
Fort Worth, TX Attorney with 37 years of experience
Business and Insurance Claims
University of Oklahoma College of Law
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James Davidson
Tyler, TX Lawyer with 13 years of experience
Free ConsultationBusiness
Regent University School of Law
James Davidson was born in Austin, Texas and grew up on a working cattle ranch in the Texas Hill Country just outside of Austin. He graduated Cum Laude from Texas State University – San Marcos with a Bachelor of Arts in History and a minor in Anthropology. James attended Regent University School of Law in Virginia Beach, Virginia where he received his Juris Doctorate. In 2013, James moved to Fort Worth, Texas where he joined forces with his brother Matthew in opening their law practice, the Davidson Law Group.
James has been recognized by Fort Worth Magazine and 360 West Magazine...
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Phillip Galyen
San Antonio , TX Attorney with 43 years of experience
Free ConsultationBankruptcy, Insurance Claims, Products Liability and Workers' Comp
The law firm of Bailey & Galyen is one of the largest “consumer law firms” in the state of Texas with over 30 attorneys and 13 offices throughout Texas. The Firm was originally established in 1989 with the objective of providing high quality legal services to the public by acquiring the best attorneys, staff and utilizing the latest technology to maximize productivity. Bailey & Galyen has expanded its services to include most consumer areas of law. The Firm’s focus is to provide competent legal representation which centers on total client satisfaction. The pride of past accomplishments here at Bailey &...
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Clint Davis
Fort Worth, TX Attorney with 9 years of experience
600 Bailey Avenue
Suite 200
Fort Worth, TX 76107
Free ConsultationBusiness
Texas A&M University School of Law
Clint Davis is a Senior Associate Attorney at the Underwood Law Firm in Fort Worth, Texas. Clint has nearly a decade of experience in estate planning, probate, guardianship cases, and civil and business litigation. Clint has made it his goal to guarantee that individuals in Texas can depend on him to safeguard their families and organizations.
With future planning, Clint understands that everybody's legacy is individually unique. Clint works with clients to create custom estate plans that best address people's issues. His objective with every arrangement is to assist clients with leaving their legacy while ensuring heirs avoid lengthy, painful...
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Geno E. Borchardt
Fort Worth, TX Lawyer with 36 years of experience
Free ConsultationProducts Liability
Baylor Law School
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Deontae D. Wherry
Dallas, TX Lawyer with 8 years of experience
Employment
Texas Tech University School of Law
Deontae D. Wherry is a trial attorney in the Dallas office of Rob Wiley, P.C. Prior to joining our firm, Mr. Wherry worked as a litigation attorney, zealously advocating for clients in civil, criminal, and family law cases. Mr. Wherry currently focuses on representing employees in employment and labor disputes. He is devoted to ensuring that justice is served for his clients.
Mr. Wherry is a proud Red Raider. Mr. Wherry graduated from Texas Tech University, obtaining his Bachelor of Arts in Political Science. Later, Mr. Wherry received both his Doctor of Jurisprudence and Master of Business Administration from Texas Tech...
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Myra Camille McCluer Gildner
Fort Worth, TX Attorney with 14 years of experience
Free ConsultationWhite Collar Crime
SMU Dedman School of Law
Cami Gildner is a criminal defense lawyer in Tarrant County, Texas. She is a solo practitioner with the Law Offices of Cami Gildner. She is also Of Counsel with Barnett Howard & Williams PLLC in Fort Worth. Cami served for 10 years as a prosecutor with the Tarrant County Criminal District Attorney’s Office and the Denton County District Attorney’s Office. She has tried over 120 jury trials in both felony and misdemeanor courtrooms. She has extensive knowledge of how criminal cases are investigated by law enforcement and how they are prosecuted by the State. During her tenure as a prosecutor...
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John Burton
Fort Worth, TX Attorney with 30 years of experience
John R. Burton has been practicing law in Fort Worth and North Texas since 1994. He was born and raised in Tarrant County, Texas. He did his undergraduate work at the University of Texas at Arlington and got his Juris Doctorate degree at the University of Mississippi in Oxford. After law school John moved back home and went to work practicing law. Because of his parents' hard work, John was the first in his family to get to go to college and the first to earn a professional degree. His upbringing has motivated John to spend his...
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Robert Keating
Fort Worth, TX Lawyer with 10 years of experience
Free ConsultationWhite Collar Crime
Southern Methodist University
Attorney Rob Keating has successfully represented individuals charged with crimes ranging from serious felony offenses to minor municipal citations in counties all across Texas.
Rob has a unique perspective gained by his broad life experiences prior to becoming an attorney. Shortly after his graduation from high school in Decatur, Texas, he joined the US Navy where he served for ten years aboard attack submarines. After leaving the Navy, he worked as a corporate trainer and developed his public speaking skills before attending law school. While in law school at Southern Methodist University, Rob gained valuable experience as...
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Steve George Gebhardt
Fort Worth, TX Lawyer with 20 years of experience
White Collar Crime
South Texas College of Law
Steve Gebhardt is a graduate of TCU, where he received his Bachelor of Arts in Marketing in 2001. He graduated from the South Texas College of Law in 2005. In law school, Steve was awarded the Dean’s Merit Scholarship for his high grades. Steve was also named as a “Top Attorney” in 2015 by Fort Worth, Texas Magazine, and he served as the legal advisor for UCC Weekday School from 2011 through 2014. As a former felony prosecutor Steve tried over 100 criminal jury trials in Tarrant County Texas including capital murder, murder, and sexual assault. Steve tried...
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Kara Carreras
Fort Worth, TX Lawyer with 22 years of experience
Free ConsultationAppeals and White Collar Crime
Texas A&M University School of Law
I worked in the Dallas County crime lab (SWIFS) after graduating from college. I worked as a DNA Technologist in the Forensic Biology department. Part of my job included testifying as a Forensic Biology expert in court. After three years of working at the Southwestern Institute of Forensic Sciences I decided to attend law school with the purpose of being a lifetime prosecutor. Although I enjoyed being a prosecutor, my work in criminal defense is where I belong. I became part of an elite group of criminal defense attorneys when I became Board Certified by the Texas Board...
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David Miles Brissette
Fort Worth, TX Attorney with 26 years of experience
Free ConsultationWhite Collar Crime
Texas Wesleyan University School of Law - Texas Wesleyan University
Miles Brissette is a board certified criminal trial attorney based in Fort Worth, Texas. He became a principal in the Law Offices of Gill & Brissette in 2015, after nearly two decades in the Tarrant County, Texas Criminal District Attorney’s Office.
Miles has investigated and litigated offenses ranging from simple thefts and DWIs to death penalty cases. He was a prosecutor in the high profile case against Chante Mallard, a Fort Worth woman convicted in 2003 of striking a man with her car, driving home with him lodged in her windshield and leaving him to die. More recently, Miles was chosen...
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Camille M. Knight
Dallas, TX Lawyer with 25 years of experience
Free ConsultationAppeals and White Collar Crime
University of Illinois - Chicago John Marshall Law School
Attorney Camille Knight focuses her practice on Federal Criminal and Civil Law matters. She has represented individuals and companies in investigations and dispositions pre-indictment. She has also represented individuals and companies in criminal proceedings post-indictment, through trial, to appeals and post-conviction litigation. Call today for a consultation.
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Karen-Lee Pollak
Dallas, TX Attorney with 25 years of experience
Immigration
University of Witwatersrand
Karen-Lee Pollak leads the Immigration Practice Group. Her education has taken place literally worldwide and from coast to coast. She obtained her law degree in South Africa and is licensed by the State Bar of California and State Bar of Texas. As an immigrant herself and the former chair of the immigration practice of the Dallas office of a large international law firm, Ms. Pollak understands what a critical and life-changing decision it is moving family or employees to the United States. Karen-Lee focuses on both family and corporate based immigration representing athletes, spouses, authors, individuals and Fortune 500 corporations...
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John Price
Dallas, TX Attorney with 52 years of experience
Antitrust, IP and Securities
University of Kansas School of Law
John A. Price has over four decades of legal experience, including first chair trial experience on a variety of complex business and commercial litigation matters with special emphasis on the areas of antitrust and unfair/deceptive trade practices, business torts, securities fraud, intellectual property, minority shareholder, regulatory, products liability, environmental, and a wide spectrum of business disputes. He is ranked AV Preeminent with 5 out of 5 for legal ability and ethics by Martindale-Hubbell in a peer-reviewed rating. He is certified in civil litigation by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization, licensed to practice law in Kansas, Texas and...
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Rogge Dunn
Dallas, TX Attorney with 40 years of experience
Business, Employment and Entertainment & Sports
Rogge Dunn represents ultra-high net worth individuals, Fortune 500, executives, as well as General Counsels, private equity firms, coaches, professional athletes, Olympic gold medal winners, Judges and University Presidents.
Rogge formed the Rogge Dunn Group PC, a team of experienced Dallas employment attorneys. If you are in need of a Dallas trial attorney that can handle employment, defamation, business, financial, sexual harassment, or wrongful death cases, the Rogge Dunn Group PC can help. Check out our website to learn more about our practice areas, experience, and capabilities.
One of the highest testaments to Dunn’s abilities is the fact that many...
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Ricky Recordo Robinson Jr.
Euless, TX Lawyer
Free ConsultationInsurance Claims
Southern University Law Center
Mr. Robinson is a personal injury attorney at McCormick Law Firm.
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Bradley S. Campbell
Tyler, TX 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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Persia Pourabbas
Euless, TX Lawyer with 9 years of experience
Free ConsultationSt. Mary's University School of Law
Persia is a Dallas native, born and raised in Plano, Texas. After graduating from high school, she went on to attend the University of Texas at Austin and fulfilled her dream of becoming a Longhorn. There, she double majored in History and Sociology and earned her Bachelor of Arts from UT in 2012. She then went on to attend law school at St. Mary’s University School of Law in San Antonio, Texas. Persia passed the Texas bar exam in 2016 and began practicing soon after. In 2017, she was admitted to practice in the Northern District of Texas as well....