Humble Lawyers

Born in Mexico City, Attorney Cesar Tavares grew up in northern Utah and joined Arnold & Itkin LLP in 2014. Cesar served his church as a volunteer missionary for two years and then went on to earn degrees at Utah Valley State College, Brigham Young University, and Harvard Law School. He graduated from all three institutions with honors. Although he was offered several positions with some of the largest and most respected law firms in the nation, Attorney Tavares chose to practice law at a prominent firm in Tulsa, Oklahoma, near his wife’s family. Through his ability to absorb...

Ayesha Mutope-Johnson is the principal of the law office of Mutope-Johnson & Associates, PLLC in Houston, Texas where she has maintained her practice since 1994. Her practice is personalized and professional, retainer rates are reasonable and she prides herself on meeting and exceeding the client's expectations. Combining compassion, intelligence, skill and training, she meets the clients' needs where they are and is always willing to go the extra mile for her client.

Attorney Ling Dai primarily handles appeals, commercial litigation, family and immigration cases.

John Ngunjiri is currently an attorney in Norton Rose Fulbright's Houston office. Prior to joining the firm, John worked for a global energy company as a capital projects contractors intelligence lead. With over 19 years in the engineering, environmental, and oil and gas industries in various capacities and countries, John has a solid blend of skills, experiences and knowledge in capital projects and the energy space. His education, training and experiences range from capital projects management, costs and schedule estimating and controls, execution planning, contracts and risk distribution negotiations, contracts development and administration, project financing, design development, engineering management, procurement and...

Joy Sanders concentrates her practice in the area of immigration law, advising and representing entrepreneurs, U.S. businesses and multinational corporations of all sizes. Her clients include companies in the energy, manufacturing, finance, real estate and information technology industries, with a particular focus on new and emerging industries such as ‘greentech’. She has extensive experience in preparing PERM labor certification applications and immigrant visa petitions for multinational managers, outstanding researchers, foreign nationals of exceptional and extraordinary ability, and National Interest Waivers. Joy provides legal advice in planning, implementing and managing immigration strategies and policies, and in all facets of...

At my law firm, Barcus Arenas PLLC, we are passionate about transform challenges into opportunities for businesses and individuals facing property damage, insurance claims, and business losses. Trust and transparency are paramount in our client relationships. My personalized legal strategies and transparent communication ensure that each client stays informed and supported. I began my career representing individuals and businesses affected by the 2010 BP Oil Spill along the Gulf Coast, and I have continued to advocate for those impacted by natural disasters and hurricanes. My focus remains on delivering dedicated legal support to those facing the challenges of catastrophic events.

Experience. Knowledge. Attitude. Those are the important qualities you should seek in a lawyer. Since 1982, Charles B. (Brad) Frye has practiced all over the State of Texas, with cases also in Louisiana, New Mexico and Oklahoma. He has a unique blend of experience with a background in criminal defense and civil litigation, both state and federal. He has argued cases before the Texas Supreme Court and many of the Courts of Appeals in Texas, and has tried dozens of jury trials, both criminal and civil, all over Texas, in both state and federal courts. Clients range from persons wrongfully accused of...

Colby is a seventh generation Texas native who specializes in civil litigation and trial advocacy. A graduate of UT-Austin and the University of Houston Law Center, Colby began his career working on a team that obtained billions of dollars for stockholders who lost money to securities fraud committed by firms all over the United States – including an energy company called Enron.

Rivaling Colby’s passion for justice is his in-depth and intimate knowledge of the strategies and tactics of those attorneys he faces. He has spent many years in the trenches defending clients against wrongful injury lawsuits. He successfully defended his...

Sam Haren practices primarily in the area of business litigation. He was born and raised in Belton, Texas. Sam began his career as a securities attorney with Andrews Kurth, LLP from 2007 to 2009. He then took a position with the Texas Finance Commission from 2009 to 2010 where he enforced financial regulations against various types of lenders. In early 2010, Sam returned to private practice in the commercial litigation firm of Fernelius Alvarez PLLC. In 2012, Sam joined Hawash Meade Gaston Neese & Cicack LLP, where he focuses on commercial and insurance litigation.

Emma grew up in Houston, Texas. She later moved to San Marcos, Texas and received a Bachelor of Arts in English at Texas State University. In college, she discovered her passion for justice and advocacy. After graduating from college, Emma knew she wanted to return to her roots and practice law in Houston. Emma received her law degree from the University of Houston Law Center. At UH, she gained valuable courtroom experience while interning for the Honorable Nancy K. Johnson of the United States District Court for the Southern District of Texas. As an intern, she received exposure to high-profile trials...

As the Director of Legal Publications for Internet LAVA, LLC, a full service web design and internet marketing firm for legal professionals, I have the unique position where I am able to write legal content in full compliance with state bar rules for our clients, create press releases on topics that affect our clients, and develop article ideas that are relevant to the legal community. The Internet LAVA team works together to provide the following services to our clients: Internet Marketing for Attorneys - Legal marketing on the internet gives attorneys and law firms a unique way to market their firm...

In our Houston Office, Zavala Texas Law specializes in all types of criminal and immigration cases for residents in Harris County.

With years of representation experience in and around Houston Texas, Charles Zavala is uniquely qualified to provide outstanding legal representation focusing in criminal and immigration issues.