Irving Lawyers

Some examples of entities the firm has successfully prosecuted claims against include Abilene Psychiatric Hospital, Abilene Regional Medical Center, AmeriCredit Financial Services, Inc., Ashland, Inc., Baylor All Saints Medical Center, Baylor Medical Center at Southwest Fort Worth, Beverly Health and Rehabilitation, Inc., Bridgestone Americas Holding, Inc., Carriere Trucking Company, East Texas Medical Center, E.I. DuPont de Nemours & Company, ExxonMobil Corporation, Gateway Concrete Inc., Home Depot U.S.A., Inc., Kelly-Moore Paint Company, Kennedy Financial Services, MasTec North America, Inc., Medtronic, Inc., Schlumberger Technology Corp., SEI Investments Management Corp., State Farm, The Home Depot, Inc., Universal Insurance Exchange, Vanguard Utility Service, Inc.,...

Joanna Whittaker, fondly called “Jo” by her close friends, is a dedicated attorney who has been an Arkansan through and through. Born and raised in Maumelle, Joanna attended North Little Rock High School (NLRHS) and later pursued higher education at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock (UALR), earning dual bachelor’s degrees in Sociology and Criminal Justice, with a minor in Human Services. Joanna completed her formal education at the Bowen School of Law, where she obtained her Juris Doctorate (JD). Before her legal career, Joanna worked closely with children, gaining valuable experience as a church nursery worker, camp counselor, and...

John Wilson | Dallas Intellectual Property, Business Litigation & Family Law Attorney John Wilson is the owner of Wilson Legal Group P.C. (dba Wilson Whitaker Rynell) and a go-to Dallas intellectual property and business litigation attorney. A former Dow Chemical computer programmer, he bridges technology and law to protect innovation and resolve complex disputes. Before founding the firm, Mr. Wilson served in the legal department of North Networks Corporation (Enterprise Division), worked at Jenkens & Gilchrist P.C., and became a senior associate at Fish & Richardson P.C. Intellectual Property: Patent and trademark strategy, prosecution, licensing, portfolio management, IP litigation, and trade secret...

Michael Kelsheimer focuses his practice on the employment law needs of Texas businesses and executive employees. He recognizes that the cost and expense of litigation make resolving employment disputes challenging. To help avoid these concerns, he utilizes his experience in and out of the courtroom to prevent or quickly resolve employment disputes through proactive employer planning and timely advice. When a dispute cannot be avoided, Michael relies upon his prior experience as a briefing attorney for the United States District Court and his extensive experience in employment and commercial lawsuits to secure favorable resolutions for his clients. Michael has experience in...

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.

Mr. Moster heads the Firm’s Oil & Gas Law Practice at our office in Midland – Odessa at the Claydesta Center (pictured below) in addition to its Intellectual Property practice with an emphasis on Artificial Intelligence. He has represented top computer scientists in the field. Mr. Moster’s experience over 33 years as an AV-rated lawyer is multifaceted. He commenced his practice as a business and litigation attorney for the U.S. Department of Commerce during the Reagan and Bush administrations focusing on industrial projects in excess of $1 Billion. He has represented Oil & Gas companies in diversified areas from production to...

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

Affectionately known as Lulu to her family and friends, Lucy Fitzhugh brings a unique blend of Southern charm, tenacity, and legal prowess to Punchwork Law. Born and raised in the historic city of Natchitoches, Louisiana, Lucy’s journey to becoming a trusted member of the legal community has been marked by a passion for justice and a commitment to excellence. After completing her undergraduate studies in psychology at Louisiana State University, Lucy embarked on a transformative journey that took her from the bayous of Louisiana to the bustling streets of California. While in California, she immersed herself in the world of equestrian...

After graduating with a B.A. (summa cum laude) in Foreign Languages from Southern Methodist University, Raney obtained her law degree from SMU in 2001. She worked for three years in Paris, France before returning to the U.S. to work for the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA), where she advised clients on the intricacies of complex federal lending regulations. Raney currently represents criminal defense clients, with an emphasis on how criminal law relates to federal immigration law. She also handles a wide range of immigration issues including employment-based and family-based matters. Raney has also represented a several clients in...

I am Ryan Anderson, a determined litigator with a wealth of experience in various aspects of the legal process, including depositions, dispositive motion practice and hearings, case strategy, arbitrations, and trials. I am committed to delivering effective, client-centered representation across a range of issues such as contract disputes, business torts, and employment matters. Previously, I served as an associate at a national law firm where my primary focus was on first-party and third-party insurance defense litigation. In this role, I represented insurance carriers, companies, and individuals. This experience has provided me with a unique perspective that is invaluable in my current...

I enjoy helping clients prevent foreclosure and receive maximum protection under the law. Naturally, it's a tough road that leads to a foreclosure situation, so our job is to help them out of the situation in the most painless, but also the most effective and beneficial way possible.

Gerald W. Livingston, native Dallasite. Served in the United States Army, Graduated Southern Methodist University - Dallas, TX with a LL.B. in Law.
Member of the Texas State Bar, the Dallas Bar Association, Tarrant County Bar Association, Texas Trial Lawyers Association, the Dallas Trial Lawyers Association and past member of the State Bar of Texas District 6A, Grievance Committee in Dallas.
AREAS OF PRACTICE: Personal injury claims in all fields (30 + years experience); Employment Law; Business Law. Member of the National Trial Lawyers Top 100, The National Trial Lawyers Top 25 Specialty Associations and AV Preeminent...

Personal Injury Litigation

For over 50 years Lou Fouts has represented thousands of clients who have sustained serious bodily injuries, or the loss of a loved one by wrongful death. He works zealously to achieve fairness and justice in securing recoveries for his clients. His career and reputation are distinguished by excellence and compassion for his clients. Both clients and other attorneys have recognized his tenacity and determination for his clients. Lou Fouts earned his B.B.A from S.M.U. and a Doctor of Jurisprudence from The University of Texas at Austin Law School in 1970. While repersenting individuals who...

Unlike most firms, The Law Offices of Don Tittle handles both civil and criminal cases. On the civil side, we represent individuals who have been seriously injured or killed due to the negligence of others. The firm has also gained a strong reputation in the field of civil rights, where we aggressively pursue justice for victims of police misconduct. In addition to civil cases we are devoted to representing individuals charged with criminal offenses in either state or federal court.

Attorney John Haugen has been serving the needs of his community and nation for his entire life. He graduated from West Point and then went on to spend five years as an U.S. Army Captain. After he was honorably discharged, he continued his higher education at USC, then received his Juris Doctor as Texas Wesleyan School of Law. Currently, he is a member of the Dallas County Bar Association, Denton County Bar Association, and the Tarrant County Bar Association. He is licensed to practice in all Texas courts, and advocates for clients who are facing family law matters, criminal defense...

Moore Law Offices is a firm focused on providing aggressive legal representation to clients who are in need of a strong voice to protect their rights. Most of the cases we handle have been referred to our lawfirm by other lawyers who are familiar with our reputation, skill and experience in handling large and complex cases as well as our reputation and experience in trial. The majority of our practice involves representing victims and their families who have been injured in various types of incidents.

Michael Presbitero joined Starr Law Firm, P.C in November 2017. His practice focuses primarily on business/commercial and real estate transactional matters for small to mid-size private businesses. Prior to joining Starr Law Firm, P.C., Michael was an attorney with two Dallas law firms and represented clients in a variety of litigation (in state and federal courts) and non-litigation matters across the state of Texas, with a focus in business, creditor rights and commercial matters. He has experience representing clients in matters involving a variety of legal areas: mergers and acquisitions, real estate, contracts, insurance, bankruptcy, nonprofit, business/commercial (such as choice...

Fatima Hassan Salam is a Texas attorney with over 23 years of experience in personal injury cases. Ms. Salam graduated from Southern Methodist University in Dallas, Texas with degrees in Sociology, Journalism, and Criminal Justice. Her interest in the law combined with her determination to increase access to legal assistance for underrepresented communities motivated her to become an attorney. Ms. Salam obtained her Juris Doctor from Southern Methodist University in 1991 and after two years as a criminal defense attorney in Michigan, she moved permanently back to Texas in order to practice personal injury law. Ms. Salam...

I have been practicing law for 30 years. I obtained my law degree from Texas Wesleyan University School of Law in 1994 and graduated in the top 10% of my class. I am licensed to practice in Texas and North Dakota and in all federal courts in Texas and North Dakota plus the Supreme Court of the United States. Before I obtained my law degree, I worked as an environmental engineer for 10 years and before that I was a brakeman/conductor for the Burlington Northern Railroad and a trainmaster for the Colorado & Southern Railway. I wrote about my railroad...

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...

Duncan is the sole shareholder of the firm whose practice primarily focuses on estate planning, trusts, business matters, and construction law. He graduated from Southern Methodist University in 1977 with a business administration degree in accounting and finance and earned his law degree from SMU in 1980.

Duncan has more than thirty-five years of legal experience and has been admitted to practice in the United States Tax Court, United States District Court for the Northern District of Texas, and Fifth Circuit of the United States Court of Appeals.

During the three years Inside Collin County Business conducted its annual awards,...

Our practice is limited to serious injury and death claims, injuries from riding lawnmowers, and other dangerous products, traumatic brain injuries, injuries at amusement parks, injuries on dangerous premises, chemical exposure injuries, train derailments, and other railroad related injuries to person and property. Although our practice focuses on cases primarily in Texas, we also have pursued cases in Alabama, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Louisiana, Main, Minnesota, Montana, Nebraska, New Mexico, New York, North Dakota, Oklahoma, Oregon, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, and Washington. We are fully licensed in Texas and Montana. It is our belief that when...

Ronnie is a Texas attorney practicing primarily probate and estate planning with his firm, Hall & Mixon, PLLC. Ronnie is also very active with the Tarrant County Bar Association, serving as Assistant Director, Writer, Performer and Musical Director for Tortfeasors, the annual skit show benefiting the Tarrant County Bar Foundation. Ronnie is also an of counsel attorney for Jim Ross & Associates, PC, for which he does litigation support, motion practice and civil appeals.

Board Certified in Consumer Bankruptcy Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization.

Joe’s clients benefit from his extensive hands-on experience with researching, drafting pleadings, and discovery. As a trusted advocate, Joe learns his client’s business objectives to effectively litigate matters involving a variety of complex oil and gas disputes, contract disputes, and a variety of other civil matters even through the state and federal appeal process if necessary. His research and experience with drafting briefs in both the state and federal appeals and has helped bring favorable solutions to his clients in previous disputes. In addition to his experience in the courtroom, Joe has provided advice and prepared agreements that cover...

Mr. Fischer has been counsel for his clients on numerous patent infringement cases in the Federal Courts from coast to coast, representing clients from North America, Asia, and Europe. As a patent attorney, Mr. Fischer’s clients benefit from his extensive engineering and business management experience. As a licensed professional engineer, Mr. Fischer holds several U.S. patents of his own. He has successfully prosecuted over 100 patents for his clients domestically and internationally. Mr. Fischer has built and managed manufacturing facilities, and served in capacities ranging from Project Manager to Vice-President of various companies. He regularly negotiates licenses for his clients...