Leakey Lawyers

Mr. Coane received a Bachelor of Arts Degree with Honors from Penn State University in 1979. He received a Juris Doctor Degree in Law from the University of Houston in 1981, and is Board Certified in Immigration and Nationality Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization. He is licensed by the Supreme Court of Texas and has been admitted to practice before the United States Supreme Court, the United State Court of Appeals in Chicago, New Orleans, Philadelphia, Atlanta and San Francisco. He is also admitted to practice by the U.S. District Court for the Northern...

As a Texas native, Chad Points is dedicated to being an advocate for the seriously injured in Houston and throughout the state. Working since a young age and even driving a 18-wheeler nationwide during summer breaks in college, Chad understands the importance of hard work and being treated fairly, leading him to become a lawyer to ensure those who are victimized have a voice. Along with his legal partner, Tony Denena, he is board certified in personal injury trail law, which is only accomplished by 2% of licensed attorneys in Texas. Chad and Tony founded their Houston personal injury law...

A criminal defense attorney as tough as Texas, Andrea Kolski has been called a "pitbull in the courtroom". With over two decades of trial experience, Andrea has been on both sides of the bench working as a prosecutor for the Harris County District Attorney before launching her first criminal defense practice in 2006. Andrea's passion for the law and relentless pursuit of justice has earned her the respect of her peers and clients in need of exceptional legal representation. Andrea was elected to serve as the President of the Montgomery County Criminal Defense Lawyers Association and has...

I focus my practice on family immigration matters, so if you are calling about a marriage or fiancee visa, or about obtaining a green card based on marriage to a U.S. Citizen, I will answer your call myself if I am not in a meeting or on the phone when you call. Once I determine from our phone conversation that we can help you, I will meet with you either during the week or on a Saturday or Sunday or Holiday morning so we can discuss the details of your situation and the options that are available to...

“Bob” Binstock is a skilled trial attorney with more than thirty-nine years of experience. Mr. Binstock is known for his ability to handle diverse and complex litigation in areas such as mass tort and class actions. This includes cases focusing on defective medical devices, product liability, toxic tort, medical malpractice, personal injury, bad faith insurance, and pharmaceutical litigation. Mr. Binstock has also served on several Court Appointed Plaintiff’s Steering Committees for numerous MDLs. He has served as lead or co-lead counsel in many large-scale property damage cases. Mr. Binstock has successfully obtained recoveries for thousands of clients in his nearly...

I graduated from A&M in 1988 with a degree in psychology and received my law degree from the University of Houston Law School in 1991. I have been practicing law with Simmons and Fletcher, P.C. ever since. I did a brief stint in the litigation department and then became head of the pre-litigation department. I am a Shareholder in the firm. I am in charge of the pre-litigation department. My teams job is to help our clients get the care they need, gather the medial documentation and case evidence and present the claim to the insurance companies and/or defendants...

Neill Nwoha is a Dallas Personal Injury Attorney who strives to provide his clients with professional representation, while being tough on their opponents. His combination of litigation tactics and meticulous personality has served him very well in his legal career. Prior to becoming a barred attorney Neill Nwoha has always shown an interest in Personal Injury, and found high-ranking employment at one of the largest personal injury firms in Texas. At this firm he would participate in multitude of cases, each valued at over a million dollars. Upon receiving his Juris Doctor degree from the private St. Mary's School of Law and...

John Schmude is Board Certified by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization in family law. As a former Presiding Judge of the 247th Family District Court of Harris County, Texas, he disposed of more than 13,000 cases in every area of family law, including complex divorce cases, modifications, custody actions, adoptions, paternity suits and enforcements. While on the bench, he presided over more than 400 contested family law bench trials, numerous jury trials and thousands of hearings in every area of family law.

Prior to his election to the Bench, John Schmude served as the President of Schmude...

Richard J. Plezia has primarily focused his extensive litigation career on civil trials in both federal and state courts, trying numerous cases to verdict. He has participated in and tried over a hundred jury trials. He is one of only a very small percentage of Texas lawyers to be board certified twice. He is Board Certified in Personal Injury Trial Law by Texas Board of Legal Specialization and Board Certified as a Civil Trial Advocate by the National Board of Trial Advocacy. He has also been selected for membership in the American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA) and...

I have been practicing law in North Texas for decades and have recovered fair and just compensation in personal injury cases and I take a personal interest in all of my clients. Machi and Associates, PC, represent, promising to do the very best for each and every one of them. Many clients I have represented on several occasions, and am particularly proud of representing many generations from the same families. I graduated with a Juris Doctor from Marquette University Law School in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, in 1976. In 1978 am admitted to the State Bar of Texas and the Eastern Federal...

The Law Office of J. Kevin Clark P.C. is a Fort Worth, Texas, based law firm practicing family law, divorce, child custody, property division, and civil litigation. Our lawyers have extensive experience, practicing in state and federal courts throughout the region and working strategically to achieve optimal results for clients. With our highly tailored practice experience, we are prepared to help our clients protect their rights and meet the demands of every case.

Strategic Counsel and Advocacy in Family Law

Attorney Kevin Clark is capable of taking on the even the most complex family law and divorce cases, including those involving high...

Colin McLaughlin is a principal partner at Hoeller McLaughlin PLLC and is a former Assistant District Attorney (Prosecutor) and experienced trial attorney. Colin is Board Certified in Criminal Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization. Note: we are only accepting new criminal and DWI cases in Tarrant County, Texas only. Colin's goal is to get the best outcome on your case and will fight to protect your rights, your future, and your freedom. His leadership has helped Hoeller Mclaughlin PLLC obtain over 250 5 star reviews in Google alone. Colin has over 15 years of experience dealing...

Ms. Walter is an experienced trial lawyer, with a practical, business-oriented approach to handling cases. Her practice focuses on business litigation matters, including contracts, leases, construction, real estate, collections and Deceptive Trade Practices case and business owners' disputes. It Feels Good to Prevail!

1997 to Present President, Walter Law Firm, P.C., Houston, TX

2011 to 2012 Burleson, LLP, Houston, TX
Senior Counsel. Business litigation matters, including contracts, leases, collections, construction, real estate title, DTPA, fraud. Preparation of oil and gas title opinions.

1991 to 1996 Whittington, Pfeiffer & Vacek, Houston, TX
Associate Attorney....

Lori Truitt is a Lubbock native with deep ties to the area, having earned both her undergraduate degree and J.D. from Texas Tech University. She began her legal career in civil litigation and creditor representation, gaining extensive courtroom experience across San Antonio and Austin. In 2010, Lori returned to Lubbock and joined Tray Payne, expanding her practice to encompass a variety of legal areas, including family law, probate and estate administration, guardianship, debtor/creditor representation, general civil litigation, and personal injury. Her diverse expertise allows her to serve the community with a well-rounded approach to legal challenges. Passionate about helping others, Lori finds...

Matt Powell an experienced and aggressive litigator who has dedicated his entire career to protecting clients. He joined Payne, Powell, Truitt & Chandler after a distinguished tenure as the elected Criminal District Attorney for Lubbock County, Texas. During his time as District Attorney, he advocated for thousands of victims, serving as their voice when they could not speak for themselves. As a prosecutor, Matt conducted over 300 jury trials, which included approximately 60 murder cases and 17 capital murder cases, and he maintained a perfect record in felony cases. In addition to criminal cases, Matt served as the chief counsel for...

Matt Chandler is a partner at Payne, Powell, Truitt & Chandler in Lubbock, Texas. Licensed to practice law in both Texas and New Mexico, he is uniquely qualified to represent clients in a wide range of legal matters across both states, both in and out of the courtroom. Originally from Clovis, New Mexico, Matt was raised in a family with a strong foundation of faith and an exceptional work ethic. His father, a former Magistrate Judge and New Mexico State Senator, gave Matt an early exposure to the legal profession. Before joining Payne, Powell, Truitt & Chandler, Matt served for over...

Myron Morales has over a decade of experience assisting individuals and companies with immigration compliance. He has broad experience in the energy and IT industries and has advised on matters in Angola, Brazil, Canada, Mexico, the United Kingdom, and the United States. Prior to joining Morales & Associates, PLLC, Mr. Morales served as the Manager of Ernst & Young’s U.S. Immigration Law Practice in Calgary, Canada. His practice is now based in Texas.

As a member of the Texas Bar College, my legal practice is focused on federal and cross-border legal matters, including litigation, import/export, and nearshore business projects. Additionally, I have extensive experience with international telecommunications law. I have been licensed by the State Bar of Texas since May 25, 1995, and am also licensed by the Department of Homeland Security as a United States Customs Broker. My firm specializes in legal matters in the USA/Latin America context, representing foreign clients within the US legal system, as well as managing outbound legal matters for US-based clients. The Ahlgren Law Firm provides strategic...

Experience + qualifications — Mr. Eldredge is a certified professional engineer who earned a bachelor's and a master's degree in mechanical engineering. His law degree has an emphasis in intellectual property. Fast-track patent turnaround — Because it can take two years or more for the USPTO to issue a patent, time is always of the essence. We complete the initial phase of the patent application process in one week or less, a fraction of the time it takes most lawyers. How do we accomplish this? Mr. Eldredge's extensive experience writing patent applications combined with his ability to create his...

Collin’s training in the area of criminal defense began while working as a law clerk for three trial-tested lawyers at the law firm of Stradley, Chernoff & Alford. As a clerk, and later an associate attorney at that firm, he learned how to fight for people accused of committing a crime. There is no college for being a criminal defense lawyer. Contrary to what some may believe, students do not pick a major while they are in law school. Most study many areas to prepare for the bar exam and hope they find a job that interests them. For...

As one of the founding partners at Lyons & Simmons, LLP, Attorney Michael Lyons is dedicated to providing top-tier legal services for each and every one of his clients. Currently, he handles a wide range of cases in several practice areas, including those that involve personal injury, products liability, professional liability, wrongful death, and complex business disputes. Before committing his life to trial work, Lyons attended The University of Texas where he achieved his Bachelor of Arts degree. Following his undergraduate studies, he attended South Texas College of Law where he achieved his Juris Doctorate, graduating cum laude and as a...

Ify Ononogbu is the principal attorney and the founder of Law Office of Ify Ononogbu in Dallas, Texas, where she practices immigration and family law and assists in reuniting families, custody and divorce. After working and studying law in several countries including the United States, Spain, Colombia and Peru, she opened her own boutique law firm. As an advocate for access to affordable justice as a first-generation American, she is passionate about helping families legally emigrate to the U.S.

Ify is also passionate about being a voice for the voiceless, or marginalized and underrepresented populations in the country, that is what...

Mr.Gilman is licensed to practice law in the state of Texas (since May 2005), and the Southern Federal District of Texas (since October 2005). Mr. Gilman holds a Bachelor of Science in Marine Transportation from Texas A&M University in 1996. He also possesses a United States Coast Guard Merchant Marine Officer’s License (Third Mate, Unlimited Tonnage). After graduating from Texas A&M, Mr. Gilman worked on the waterfront in the Port of Houston, where he served as in-house Port Captain and Stevedore Superintendent for Gulf Stream Marine, Inc., one of the largest break-bulk general cargo stevedores in the Gulf Coast Region....

Pierce Adkins is one of the top rated Products Liability attorneys in Houston, TX. Mr. Adkins represents clients located throughout the United States and abroad and has successfully litigated a variety of state and federal civil litigation matters throughout his career. Mr. Adkins received his Bachelor of Business Administration degree from the University of Mississippi and his law degree from South Texas College of Law in Houston, Texas.

For more than 20 years, Attorney Jeffrey C. Grass has committed his life to safeguarding the rights and futures of those who have been accused of crimes. Due to his steadfast commitment to judiciary work, Attorney Grass has representation clients before the Court of Appeals and the Supreme Court of Texas. His successes have led him to an inclusion among the Top 100 Trial Lawyers by the National Trial Lawyers Association as well as the 10 Best for Client Satisfaction by the American Institute of Criminal Law Attorneys. Before founding the Law Offices of Jeffrey C. Grass, he served as...

Frequently found atop lists of the top attorneys in his state, Christopher Lewis is a trial attorney based in Dallas, Texas. He is recognized by past clients and peers alike for his considerable experience and contribution to numerous areas of criminal defense and personal injury law. He possesses both an Avvo 10/10 rating and AV Preeminent rating by Martingdale Hubbell, which is the highest possible rating awarded for the combination of skills and experience in the law. He graduated Magna Cum Laude from Evangel University, where he majored in both government and psychology. He was also a four-year letterman for his...

When my children ask me what I do, I tell them, "I help people." I love helping people. Our firm only represents real people and does not represent large corporations. My philosophy is that large corporations exist purely to make money and have no soul. When the core of one's existence is simply profit and there is no soul to engage one's conscience, wrongful conduct is probably close at hand.

My grandfather and father have been great influences in my life and practice. My grandfather, Curtis Stewart, was a coal miner who, at great personal risk, helped John L. Lewis organize...

Ashkan "Ash" Mehryari is a criminal defense attorney who quickly earned a reputation for being one of the best attorneys in DFW. In his first felony trial, after moving to recuse a district judge for being unfair, he obtained an acquittal for his client in trial with the subsequent judge. He continued to build on this reputation through the years and obtained a full acquittal following a Capital Murder charge in 2020.

Over the years, Ash earned countless awards; however, the greatest testament to his practice is the source of his clients. In addition to former clients, he receives numerous referrals...

As a former federal prosecutor, Dan has an insider's knowledge of the tactics used by and resources available to federal prosecutors. He has used this knowledge and his over 33 years of trial experience to independently and successfully defend board chairmen, CEOs, CFOs, doctors, lawyers, CPAs, entrepreneurs, preachers, companies, and individuals embroiled in complex white collar criminal cases. He has been involved in numerous high-profile bank fraud, securities fraud, health care fraud, antitrust, IRS tax and corporate fraud cases. He successfully obtained acquittals in an indictment brought by Whitewater Independent Counsel Ken Starr and took President Bill Clinton's testimony in...

Jay Murray has been a top-rated Dallas personal injury lawyer for almost three decades. Jay was admitted into the Texas bar in 1995. He received his Juris Doctorate from Texas Wesleyan University and earned his bachelor’s degree from Southern Methodist University in 1992. During the course of his career, Jay has won a variety of honors. He is a member of the Multimillion Dollar Advocates Forum, and he has been named to the National Trial Lawyers Association Top 100 Trial Lawyers. He has also been a Super Lawyer since 2004. Jay serves as a member of the board of directors of the...

Levi G. McCathern, II is widely recognized as one of the premier litigation lawyers in Texas. He is Board Certified in both Civil Trial Law and Labor and Employment Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization, a double certification held by only 26 of the 87,000 attorneys in Texas.

Mr. McCathern specializes in catastrophic damage litigation and is frequently summoned to defend specialized, high-damage claims, including all types of commercial litigation. In addition, he has served as lead counsel for numerous jury trials and is regularly called upon to provide legal consultation to companies throughout the country.

Mr. McCathern serves as...

Walker G. Harman, Jr., graduated from the Fordham University School of Law with a J.D. in 1999. At Fordham Law School, he was a member of the Moot Court Board and the Criminal Defense Clinic and an editor of the Environmental Law Journal. He also served as President of the Fordham Student Sponsored Fellowship, where he was charged with the distribution of hundreds of thousands of dollars in scholarship funds to students to enable them to work with not-for-profit organizations, and co-chaired the LGBT Students Organization, where he worked directly with Fordham's Dean and other administrators to address diversity and...

I have over 25 years of experience as a litigator and am a former national co-chair of Littler Mendelson’s Unfair Competition and Trade Secrets Practice Group. From employment disputes to trade secret protection, wrongful competition, business mediation and litigation, and drafting and enforcement of non-compete agreements, I have truly seen it all.

I have dealt with high-profile cases that give me unique and unparalleled expertise and insight. Combined with my one-of-a-kind talent for creative problem solving and “out of the box” thinking, I am able to craft successful resolutions to complex legal problems.

Experienced federal criminal trial lawyer. A former federal prosecutor in Texas. Exclusively practicing in federal criminal court. Lead counsel in hundreds of federal criminal cases. Specializes in mail and wire fraud, bank fraud, securities fraud, money laundering, health care fraud, conspiracy, and cryptocurrency violations. Extensive experience in federal forfeiture matters, having handled hundreds of forfeiture matters over 25 years. Served as Asset Forfeiture Chief at the United States Attorney's Office. Representing clients involved in cryptocurrency businesses since 2015. Attorney Spencer is also practicing in white collar crimes defense, and cryptocurrency compliance. Client focused. Results focused.

Upon receiving a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and International Relations from the Ohio State University, Yuri decided to pursue her law degree. Thereafter, she attended the Baylor University Law School. Yuri was raised in South Korea and speaks fluent Korean. Yuri worked as a law clerk for our firm and after passing the 2023 Texas Uniform Bar Exam, she began practicing law as an associate attorney. She is a member of good standing of the State Bar of California and the State Bar of Texas. When not practicing law, Yuri enjoys spending time with her husband and two daughters, trying...

A New Orleans native, Dominique received a Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance from Loyola University New Orleans. After taking a gap year to move to Oakland, California, Dominique returned to New Orleans and continued her undergraduate education while also working full time to put herself through school. Following her undergraduate education, Dominique went on to receive her Juris Doctor from Tulane University New Orleans, where she focused primarily on corporate and intellectual property law. During law school, Dominique demonstrated her ability to balance her coursework with extracurriculars. Ms. Williams served as a member of Tulane’s Black Law Student’s Association Mock...

As the Managing Attorney at Sul Lee Law Firm. Diren Singhe instills a philosophy based on client-centric legal representation rooted in legal ethics, simple pragmatism, and Abraham Lincoln’s observation that the law is fundamentally the best reasoning of the wisest, applied over the ages “to the transactions and business of mankind.” Following an early life spent all over the world from Europe to South America, California, and New York, Diren started his career as an executive at an energy industry startup in Houston before moving onto international commercial and intellectual property ligation, construction and design professional liability, fiduciary litigation, and then...

Robert Epstein is an experienced family law attorney with the strategic capabilities, creativity, and intense drive to resolve challenging cases both in and out of the courtroom. He guides clients with diverse goals and financial circumstances through all types of family law matters. Clients count on Epstein to outhustle adversaries and create proactive game plans to maintain control of their cases and resolve them favorably. Epstein’s constant communication and supportive nature are highly valued by clients. He has received numerous awards throughout his career.

Hunter Craft graduated as the Casey Presidential Scholar from Baylor University with a B.B.A. in Finance, and earned his Doctor of Jurisprudence from Baylor University School of Law. He began his legal career in litigation defense of business and catastrophic injury disputes at Fulbright & Jaworski, L.L.P. (now Norton Rose Fulbright LLP). He then refocused his career to advocate for those harmed by others, joining Watts Law Firm, later becoming Watts Guerra Craft. In 2013, after nearly 14 years in the legal profession, he founded Craft Law Firm, P.C., and continues to represent victims of catastrophic injuries...