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Megan Daic
Dallas, TX Lawyer
Free ConsultationBankruptcy, Business, Consumer and Employment
University of Houston - Main Campus
Megan Daic is the Founder and Owner of Daic Law. She started Daic Law with one main goal in mind: to create a client-driven law firm that focuses on the needs of people in the community. She understands that life can be difficult at times, and there are unexpected situations and tragedies that people are forced to confront on a day-to-day basis. Megan’s hope in starting this firm was and is to help people during their time of need and make the process as simple and clear as possible.
Daic Law is a general practice law firm that focuses on Consumer...
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Dale Rose
McKinney, TX Attorney with 32 years of experience
Free ConsultationBusiness and Consumer
Texas Tech University School of Law
Since 1996, my focus on the law has been representing individuals hurt or injured as the result of someone else's negligence. That means representing YOU for YOUR injuries and working to get you the best result possible. Especially here in Collin County, Grayson County, and Fannin County, Texas, you need someone who is familiar with these counties and the unique problems and issues they create. You don't need to buy into the big Dallas firms, their chasing you, or their advertisements, to get a local and experienced attorney. In fact, you might just be getting...
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Reina Gonzalez
Dallas, TX Lawyer with 13 years of experience
Free ConsultationInsurance Claims
Cornell University
Gonzalez Law Group | 12160 Abrams, Suite 640, Dallas, Texas 75243, Dallas Personal Injury Lawyer
Dallas Insurance Attorney, Dallas Insurance Dispute Lawyer
* All consultations are free and confidential*
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If you have suffered an injury because of somebody else’s negligence and you are having issues collecting against an insurance company, you need an experienced Dallas Civil Lawyer representing you in your case.
Dallas Car Accident Attorney
Dallas Truck Accident Attorney
Dallas Premises Liability Lawyer
Dallas Personal Injury Attorney; Dallas Personal Injury Lawyer
AREAS OF PRACTICE
Work injuries
Wrongful death cases
Truck Accidents, Commercial Truck Accidents
Automobile accident
Motorcycle accident
Nursing home cases
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Donald Scott Mackenzie
Dallas, TX Lawyer with 23 years of experience
Immigration and Insurance Claims
My firm provides comprehensive legal services and sound, reasoned advice. My wide range of experience, in state and federal courts, lets me deliver efficient and effective representation with your best interest always the primary goal.
Litigation is about balancing risk; the art of law is balancing risk and cost to obtain the best possible result for the client. Common sense, excellent education and practical experience are combined with my personal desire to help each of my clients. You are important to me.
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Frank Giunta
Garland, TX Lawyer with 38 years of experience
Free ConsultationInsurance Claims, Products Liability and Workers' Comp
St. Mary's University School of Law
Frank and his wife chose Dallas to live and begin his law practice as a civil litigator. Upon starting to practice law, he thought it important to support his career by joining legal organizations so he could grow in the practical depth of the profession and nurture his need to meet lawyers with the same passion. Frank G. Giunta found membership in these various legal organizations provided a forum which enabled him to engage with other professionals to discuss and share ideas which ultimately provides resources to better serve his clients and the general community where he lives. ...
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Kesney Nichols
Murphy, TX Lawyer with 7 years of experience
Free ConsultationUniversity of Arkansas School of Law
I am Attorney Kesney Nichols, and I assist the firm in managing cases and achieving favorable outcomes for our clients. My responsibilities encompass conducting legal research, drafting documents, interviewing clients and witnesses, preparing for hearings and trials, and aiding in the formulation of legal strategies aimed at resolving cases favorably for each client. I am dedicated to supporting clients through the most challenging periods of their lives and tirelessly advocating on their behalf.
Outside of my professional life, I enjoy golfing and spending time with my rescue dogs, Nash and Ollie.
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Todd W. White
Rockwall, TX Lawyer with 34 years of experience
Appeals, Arbitration & Mediation and Business
Learn more at www.thewhitelawfirm.com.
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Craig William Carlson
KILLEEN, TX Lawyer with 35 years of experience
Free ConsultationEmployment and Products Liability
University of Nebraska - Lincoln
A former JAG Officer with the U.S. Army, Carlson Law Firm Managing Partner, Craig W. Carlson had a vision of legal services deeply rooted in customer service from the very inception of his firm. His dream for a different kind of law firm that put clients first soon became reality, expanding from a single location in Killen, Texas to 11 statewide office locations.
A graduate from the University of Nebraska College of Law, Lincoln, Carlson left his position of Senior Trial Defense Counsel in 1994. The experience he gained in the Army helped him jumpstart his practice in the...
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Jason Amsel
Austin, TX Lawyer
Free ConsultationIP and Patents
University of California, Berkeley School of Law
Amsel IP Law provides patent strategy, portfolio development, and prosecution services. The firm serves tech innovators ranging from early startups to large public companies.
Founder and Principal Attorney Jason Amsel has over 15 years experience advising technology companies on critical patent matters, including building new patent programs, reinvigorating stagnant ones, and refocusing patent portfolios to align with business objectives and increase valuations. Prior to founding Amsel IP Law, Jason was counsel at a large Silicon Valley law firm working with technology companies from inception through major acquisitions and IPOs.
Jason is an active member in the Austin, TX growing...
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Anne Elizabeth Ohlrich
San Antonio, TX Lawyer with 27 years of experience
Immigration
St. Mary's University School of Law
After graduating from St. Mary's University School of Law and being licensed as an attorney in May of 1998, Anne Ohlrich was commissioned as a Foreign Service Officer in January 1999. Anne served as a with the U.S. Department of State from 1999 to 2005 and was assigned to posts in London (Chief of the Visa Coordination Unit and Dept. Chief of the Immigration Visa Section), Brazil (Chief of the Consular Section), and Ciudad Juarez (Dept. Chief of Non-Immigrant Visa Unit) as well as the Bureau for International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs in Washington D.C. Anne has...
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Kevin Bennett
Austin, TX Lawyer with 17 years of experience
White Collar Crime
South Texas College of Law
As a native Texan, Kevin Bennett knows that his state has a reputation for being tough on crime. This can lead to an overwhelming feeling of stress when facing charges in Texas. The criminal justice system is daunting and confusing, and he is determined to guide his clients through it with as little stress as possible by maintaining open communication while aggressively fighting on their behalf.
As a student, Kevin Bennett studied at the University of Texas in Austin, earning his bachelor's degree in economics. He then pursued his Juris Doctor from The South Texas College of Law. After...
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Corey Young
Conroe, TX Lawyer with 22 years of experience
After attending both undergraduate and law school at the University of Texas, Corey Young began his legal career as an appellate prosecutor in Montgomery County, Texas.
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Bailey VanNatta
San Antonio, TX Attorney with 3 years of experience
Free ConsultationProducts Liability
Baylor Law School
Bailey VanNatta is a native of Fort Worth, Texas. She graduated from Baylor University in 2018 with a Bachelor of Arts in History and a minor in Legal Reasoning and Analysis. Bailey then attended Baylor Law School, graduating with a Juris Doctorate in 2022.
During her undergraduate studies at Baylor, Bailey was a member of Baylor’s undergraduate moot court team, winning numerous awards throughout her time on the team. Bailey also served as an officer for Baylor’s Pre-Law Society and International Justice Mission chapter.
While at Baylor Law, Bailey completed Professional Tracks in General Civil Litigation and Family Law Practice. Bailey joined...
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John Martin Taboada
San Antonio, TX Attorney with 20 years of experience
Free ConsultationCommunications, IP, Patents and Trademarks
University of Texas - Austin
Dr. John M. Taboada offers a unique perspective and approach to the protection of intellectual property. For over a decade, he has run a high tech company focused on creating unique high tech instruments and solutions for a variety of industries, including health and military related applications. He co-founded Taboada Research Instruments, Inc. in 1999 while finishing his Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering from the University of Texas at Austin. Early in the company’s life, Dr. Taboada realized the importance of intellectual property and the special need for its protection. After completing his Ph.D. in 2000, he...
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Ms. Sylvia Ann Cavazos
San Antonio, TX Attorney with 27 years of experience
(210) 682-8800
The Milam Building
115 E. Travis Street, Suite 1711
San Antonio, TX 78205
Free ConsultationImmigration
Thomas M. Cooley Law School
Attorney Sylvia A. Cavazos is a former prosecutor and worked as an Assistant District Attorney in Bexar county for 10 years. She has extensive criminal trial experience in Felony and Misdemeanor cases including 1st Degree Aggravated Felonies. Ms. Cavazos opened up her private law office in 2007. She is a highly motivated and aggressive attorney who knows the law and the criminal justice system. Ms. Cavazos is one of the top criminal lawyers in San Antonio and surrounding counties. She also practices in Federal Court in the Western District of Texas and also has federal...
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Paul Edward Campolo
San Antonio, TX Attorney with 40 years of experience
Free ConsultationProducts Liability
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Eric Campolo
San Antonio, TX Attorney with 10 years of experience
Free ConsultationConsumer and Products Liability
St. Mary's University School of Law
Born and raised in San Antonio, Eric Campolo is a personal injury attorney and the son of Paul Campolo. Since his youth, Eric has known that he wanted to be an attorney like his father, Paul.
After graduating from Alamo Heights High School, Eric went on to receive a Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology from Texas Christian University in 2010. Before going to law school Eric began working part-time for his father, thus beginning his experience in the field of personal injury law. Eric Campolo attended St. Mary’s University School of Law on scholarship and was a recipient of the...
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Blake A. Watson
Bastrop, TX Attorney with 8 years of experience
Free ConsultationBusiness, Consumer, Immigration and Real Estate
South Texas College of Law
Blake Watson is a graduate of South Texas College of Law and Baylor University. After graduating law school, Blake went on to work at a large firm in Houston, Texas that specialized in personal injury. While there he helped his clients receive far and lucrative settlements for cases involving auto and 18-wheeler accidents, wrongful death, slip and falls, and work related injuries. From Houston, Blake took his practice to Bastrop and Austin Counties where his practice included everything from real estate transactions to business litigation. When he is not practicing law, Blake is an avid outdoors-man who enjoys all types...
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Aleta Peacock
Bastrop, TX Lawyer with 29 years of experience
Free ConsultationArbitration & Mediation
University of Houston - Main Campus
Our practice is 100% devoted to family law matters including divorce, child custody, child support, grandparent rights, marital agreements, collaborative law, family law mediation, transgender issues, same sex marriages, and domestic partnerships. Because we limit our practice to family law, you can be assured that your case will get the attention and care you deserve. We can also offer you a better way to divorce using Collaborative Law, settling your case without utilizing the court system, or a relatively new program for high conflict cases called 'New Ways for Families.' Call us to request a free consultation...
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Shane McGuire
Tyler, TX Attorney with 19 years of experience
Free ConsultationAppeals and Employment
Texas Tech University School of Law
PRACTICE AREAS:
While Shane can handle any personal injury law case, he specializes in auto accident cases, including car accidents, truck accidents, and motorcycle accidents.
Need help? Get in touch today.
PERSONAL LIFE:
A graduate of Whitehouse High School and UT Tyler, Shane McGuire has been in East Texas for most of his life. And he has no desire to ever leave (almost literally, as he doesn’t even care to travel, much less pack up and move).
Shane absolutely adores his bride (“The Fair Tish,” as he often calls her) and their two kids.
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Justin Charles Roberts
Tyler, TX Attorney with 13 years of experience
Free ConsultationProducts Liability
St. Mary's University School of Law
Justin focuses his practice on personal injury litigation, as well as mass tort litigation, where he specializes in helping individuals across the country who are harmed by recalled or unsafe pharmaceutical drugs and medical devices.
Justin has been recognized as a “Top 40 Under 40” attorney by several organizations, including The National Trial Lawyers, The American Institute of Trial Lawyers and The American Academy of Attorneys. He is a Fellow of the Texas Bar Foundation, a Fellow of The National Association of Distinguished Counsel, and a Member of the Texas Bar College honorary society.
Prior to joining Roberts & Roberts, Justin practiced...
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Stephen Barrera
Floresville, TX Attorney with 20 years of experience
Free ConsultationWhite Collar Crime
St. Mary's University School of Law
Stephen C. Barrera was raised in Wilson County, Texas. After obtaining a B.A. in Philosophy at U.T.S.A., he attended St. Mary's Law School. During law school, Stephen made the Dean's List, wrote for The Scholar, St. Mary's Law Review on Race and Social Justice, and interned for United States Fifth Circuit Judge Emilio Garza. Stephen was also awarded 1st place and Best Speaker during the St. Mary's Law School 1L Moot Court Competition. Stephen's law career began at the law firm of Bracewell & Giuliani, where he worked in the firm's trial section. In 2008, Stephen started his own practice...
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Robert S. Griffin
Conroe, TX Lawyer with 13 years of experience
Free ConsultationBusiness and Tax
University of Houston - Main Campus
Robert 'Bob' Griffin
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I am Robert 'Bob' Griffin, a trial attorney operating in the Conroe and Greater Houston Area. I represent individuals, businesses, beneficiaries, and administrators who are in search of prompt and effective resolutions to complex issues. From the outset of your case, I leverage my courtroom experience to your advantage, ensuring I am a steadfast advocate should you need to present your case in court.
My legal practice is geared towards assisting start-ups, small businesses, construction litigation, automotive issues, and medical technology. Additionally, I handle estate planning and probate litigation.
I have been practicing law for over a decade. I hold...
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Marco Sanchez
New Braunfels, TX Lawyer
Free ConsultationBusiness
University of Akron School of Law
Mr. Sanchez is licensed in Texas and Nevada and practices law in both states. He began his legal career working for a mid-sized law firm in Las Vegas, Nevada practicing in corporate law, business structuring, and estate planning. Mr. Sanchez taught seminars on Asset Protection, Tax and Estate Planning, and business strategies for companies around the country.
After several years he decided to go on his own, opening his own practice that handles personal injury law, family law and civil litigation. After years of practice, he decided to move back to his hometown of New Braunfels, Texas and open...
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Amanda M Webb
Conroe, TX Lawyer with 18 years of experience
White Collar Crime
South Texas College of Law
Ms. Webb is a founding member of The Webb Firm, P.C., and a former Assistant District Attorney in Montgomery County. During her tenure, she was promoted to a court chief, managed the environmental crimes division, participated in the Brady committee, and led the prescription fraud task force. She is deeply committed to assisting individuals struggling with addiction and mental health issues. Ms. Webb's work and dedication are well-recognized in the community.
Ms. Webb earned her Juris Doctorate from South Texas College of Law and B.S. in Political Science from The University of Houston. She is actively involved in the Montgomery County...
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David F Murphy
Tomball, TX Lawyer
Free ConsultationBusiness and Real Estate
South Texas College of Law
With 20+ years in the real estate industry, David uses this experience to deliver multiple perspectives and solutions to his clients problems. The Law Offices of Murphy & Associates, PLLC was formed in 2015 with the goal of helping clients resolve traditional legal issues in a less conventional, more personal setting.
He prides himself on being an accessible, knowledgeable partner for clients that uses a liberal sprinkling of humor to alleviate stress during high-pressure situations. It’s this friendly, family-oriented culture that lets them routinely achieve client goals and exceed expectations. David encourages clients to contact him with the small issues,...
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Hal Agron
The Woodlands, TX Lawyer with 36 years of experience
2002 Timberloch
Suite 200
The Woodlands, TX 77380
Free ConsultationInsurance Defense
South Texas College of Law
Attorney Hal Agron began his career as a criminal prosecutor in the Montgomery County Attorneys Office responsible for defending Montgomery County and its elected officials in State and Federal court. After several years on the criminal side, Hal served as a civil litigator for the county until he left for the public sector in 1994 and began practicing law as in-house counsel for several national insurance carriers. Over the years, Hal Agron has tried and settled countless cases involving misdemeanors and felonies. Much of his success can be attributed to his skills in laying the groundwork and...
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Deborah Frances Ward Hubbs
The Woodlands, TX Lawyer with 17 years of experience
Free ConsultationBusiness
University of Oklahoma College of Law
Our lives our integrated, and work is no longer 9-5. Business is intertwined with family, and family is intertwined with work. A legal decision at work or at home doesn’t just effect you.
It’s important to have counsel that is present in your conversations, but futuristic in counseling so you can maximize the long-term goals of your company, your family, and your life.
it’s important to have counsel that understands that one sentence in a legal document can effect every other area of your company, your employees and/or your family.
Deborah understands the importance of words, of timing, and of the long...
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James Gerard Gumbert
Katy, TX Lawyer with 36 years of experience
Free ConsultationBusiness and Insurance Claims
University of Houston Law Center
We are a Texas-based law firm with over thirty-three (33) years of experience providing professional legal services for Individuals and for Small and Medium-Sized Businesses (SMBs). We offer Attorney Consultations via Videoconferencing (Video Chat) or Phone, and Serve All of Texas. We also offer Attorney House Calls--In-Person Attorney Consultations at your Location in and Around Katy, Texas. Consultations can be scheduled at your office, home, or a public meeting facility convenient to you (e.g., at local libraries and courthouses). A nearby conference room is also available for in-person consultations. Please contact us to see how we can help with your...
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Gwendolyn Simpson
The Woodlands, TX Lawyer
Free ConsultationBusiness
Baylor Law School
Gwendolyn Simpson is a native Houstonian and is a graduate of Baylor Law School.
Licensed in 2007, Ms. Simpson founded a general practice civil firm and has been assisting clients with legal matters involving civil litigation, transactions, probate and personal injury ever since. In addition to her private practice, Ms. Simpson was the staff attorney to the Honorable Kathleen Hamilton in the 359th Judicial District Court in Montgomery County, Texas.
In 2012, she was voted in by the Board of Judges as a Master/Referee. In 2015, Ms. Simpson was tapped by Montgomery County to assist in the development and...
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Milan Marinkovich
The Woodlands, TX Attorney with 24 years of experience
(832) 232-9600
25211 Grogans Mill Road
Suite 130
The Woodlands, TX 77380
Free ConsultationInsurance Defense
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Nueces County v. Ferguson, 97 S.W.3d 205, Tex.App. - Corpus Christi, 2002 (No. 13-02-230-CV); Counsel for Appellants
Soliz v. Nueces County, 134 S.W.3d 298, Tex.App. - Corpus Christi, 2003 (No. 13-02-197-CV); Counsel for Appellee
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Eduardo Amesty
Katy, TX Lawyer with 2 years of experience
Arbitration & Mediation, Business and International
University of Houston - Downtown
Eduardo Amesty is a seasoned attorney with over 23 years of combined experience representing clients in Venezuela and the U.S. in criminal cases, corporate and international arbitration cases. As a native of Venezuela, Eduardo is well-versed in the social culture, business protocols, and legal systems of Venezuela and across Latin America. With this knowledge, he serves as a bridge to his North American and international clients in navigating dual legal systems. Eduardo has bilingual fluency in speaking, writing, and translating English and Spanish.
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William L. Sciba III
Victoria, TX Attorney with 30 years of experience
Consumer and Products Liability
Will Sciba has been practicing law in Victoria for 17 years. He serves on the board of the Perpetual Help Home and is the current president of the Community Action Committee. He also coaches little league baseball and youth football. Cole, Cole & Easley, P.C. is a local firms that understand the unique legal needs of people in the Victoria area. We look forward to helping you serving you.
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Michelle May O'Neil
Dallas, TX Attorney with 33 years of experience
(214) 348-6723
1845 Woodall Rodgers Freeway
Suite 1525 MB #5
Dallas, TX 75201
Appeals
Attorney Michelle May O’Neil earned her Bachelor of Business Administration in 1989 from Baylor University Hankamer School of Business, her Juris Doctorate in 1991 from Baylor University School of Law, and her Mediation Certificate in 2003 from Texas Women’s University. Ms. O’Neil has been practicing law for over 30 years, and is the founding partner of the Dallas family law firm, O’Neil Wysocki. Through the use of genuine compassion for her client’s difficulties, and her determination to help them maintain their most favorable outcomes, Attorney O’Neil has the ability to assist individuals through complicated matters including divorce, child custody, and...
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Jesus Ramiro Lopez
San Antonio, TX Lawyer with 21 years of experience
Free ConsultationReal Estate and White Collar Crime
The Law Offices of Jesus R. Lopez provides professional experienced legal services in San Antonio, Austin, New Braunfels, San Marcos, Boerne, Round Rock, and surrounding communities.. We assist individuals family law cases including divorce, child support, custody and more. We make getting legal services affordable by offering free consultations and easy payment plans.
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Marilee Hazel Brown
New Braunfels, TX Lawyer with 20 years of experience
Free ConsultationTexas Tech University School of Law
As a former assistant district attorney and successful private practice owner, Marilee Hazel Brown provides clients broad expertise in the legal process and a depth of trial experience when cases cannot be resolved outside the courtroom. She makes a difference by looking beyond the ordinary to find creative solutions that work to the best interests of her clients. In private practice, her experience is drawn from having handled hundreds of cases in the tri-county area.
For the past ten years, Ms. Brown has built a family law and personal injury practice that has helped hundreds of clients successfully resolve high-conflict disputes....
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James Michael Richardson
Austin, TX Lawyer with 43 years of experience
Free ConsultationEmployment
University of Tulsa College of Law
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I have decades of experience in handling significant lawsuits for businesses and individuals, including high-stakes disputes regarding extremely important contracts, real estate holdings, trusts, and probate matters. My experience also includes handling cases involving intentional fraud and breach of fiduciary duty. I have also successfully tried or settled numerous significant disputes over construction defects and contractor performance. Many of my clients have prosecuted affirmative claims, while other clients have requested help in defending against claims brought against them.
My practice began with an international law firm in Houston where I...
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Jonathon Storment
Athens, TX Lawyer
Free ConsultationBusiness
UNT Dallas College of Law
A diverse skill set, the ability to empathize with client's issues, and a dedication to solving problems is the reason Jonathon Storment's clients speak so highly of his services.
Jonathon is a tireless advocate for his clients and will fight to ensure that their legal issue is handled with the utmost competence and skill.
Jonathon has been a decorated soldier in the U.S. Army, a federal law enforcement officer with the U.S. Treasury Department, an award winning accountant, and a public school administrator. Whatever position he held, he was one of the best in his field.
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Paul Anthony Quinzi
Austin, TX Attorney with 25 years of experience
Arbitration & Mediation
The University of Texas School of Law
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Sarah Jane Kelly
Austin, TX Attorney with 9 years of experience
Free ConsultationBusiness, Consumer and Trademarks
University of Houston - Main Campus
My goal is make sure all individuals with legal problems have access to the legal help they need. I offer individuals straight-forward, flat-rate billing options at prices they can afford. No more surprise bills at the end of your representation. If you have a serious legal problem and are worried about having the funds to get help, let me work with you. We can arrange something to make us both happy.
I am not your typical attorney. My journey to the legal field was a strange one. After studying biochemistry and gene therapy, I decided the lab environment wasn't...