Oakhurst Lawyers

I am considered by many one of Houston's finest bankruptcy attorneys. Most of my referrals are from other attorneys- that says a lot on its own. I handle each of my cases personally. I don’t hand it over to some flunky or secretary, like most bankruptcy attorneys do. I have found that my personal attention to detail results in my clients being very pleased with our services. Now I’ll brag a little bit. I am board certified in consumer bankruptcy law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization. That essentially means that the Texas Bar has determined that I am an...

Ryan Perdue joined Fernelius Simon PLLC in 2010. Previously, Ryan was a shareholder at a well-respected litigation boutique. He has extensive litigation experience practicing before state and federal courts and administrative tribunals and has helped his clients obtain a number of notable results.

Leela Madan’s practice includes domestic and international patent and trademark selection, registration, acquisition, enforcement, transfer, licensing, policing, and defense. Ms. Madan is experienced in US trademark administrative practices, including Opposition and Cancellation proceedings, before the U.S. Trademark Trial and Appeal Board (TTAB). Ms. Madan is also a licensed Patent Attorney with extensive experience in patent prosecution in the areas of chemistry and various types of engineering and other technologies. With almost five years of progressive experience, she has experience in the upstream oil and gas industry, including drilling muds and downhole tools, as well as experience in other...

In January 2010, Steve Fernelius founded Fernelius Alvarez PLLC. Steve is a managing member of the firm which is now named Fernelius Simon PLLC. Previously, Steve was a partner in the Houston office of Fulbright & Jaworski LLP—from January 2001 to 2010 and an associate from 1991 to 2001. Steve Fernelius has extensive experience in the development and trial of mass-tort litigation and other high-profile cases. Given the size and complexity of the matters in which Steve has been involved, he has developed considerable skill in managing large teams of legal professionals, often including multiple law firms, in...

Brannon joined Fernelius Simon PLLC as a partner in 2015. Previously, Brannon was a litigation partner with the Houston office of King & Spalding, an Am Law 50 firm where he practiced from 1999 to 2015. His practice includes business disputes, personal injury, environmental litigation, construction disputes, toxic torts and product liability. He represents both plaintiffs and defendants. Texas Monthly magazine has recognized him as a rising star on multiple occasions. Brannon has litigated matters in federal and state courts across the United States. He also has significant experience with arbitrations.

Joel Simon is a member in Fernelius Simon PLLC and has been with the firm since its inception. Previously, Joel was a senior associate in the litigation department at Fulbright & Jaworski LLP from 2004 to 2010. In his career, Joel has achieved numerous trial and appellate court victories for plaintiffs and defendants in state and federal court. At his former firm, Joel was routinely selected to serve as the only associate on multiple trial teams, including the teams that handled three jury trials arising out of one of the largest refinery explosions on the Gulf...

Board certified specialist in Construction Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization.

Houston Immigration Attorney Chris Hammond has experience with a wide variety of immigration cases, including complicated deportation cases. Chris graduated from University of Houston Law Center and lives in Houston with his family. He is passionate about providing immigrants in Houston with the best possible representation, and he has a history of fighting and winning difficult immigration cases. Chris is the founder and managing partner of Chris Hammond Law Firm, which is exclusively an immigration practice. Chris Hammond Law Firm handles family-based visas, deportation defense, asylum, citizenship, U visas, waiver cases, employment visas, and other types of immigration cases. Based...

The Law Office of Samuel D. Davis is a litigation practice serving clients with important business disputes. The Law Office takes a lean and efficient approach in providing litigation services and general legal advice.

I am the senior shareholder in Coplen & Banks, PC. I have been practicing law for approximately 35 years, with extensive experience in commercial, insurance, family, probate and personal injury litigation. Because of my education background, my practice is 50% litigation and 50% business transactions, wills, trust and probate.

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.

I have over 30 years of experience with patent prosecution including patent interferences. I advocate determining the outcome of potential patent interferences before a request for interference is filed. Patent interferences can be identified early in prosecution when reviewing cited references if the reviewer is trained to recognize interfering subject matter. Once identified, an interference proceeding can be focused on the right issues or avoided.

I am a Houston criminal attorney you can trust and place your confidence in with your criminal case. I have effectively defended clients charged with virtually every kind of criminal offense. With my experience as a former prosecutor, I can guide you through the legal process and advise you on what you can expect in court. In some cases, going to trial is inevitable. Therefore, it is important to have a proven fighter on your side. My former training as a prosecutor taught me how to try a case to a jury, learn to tell my client's story,...

After serving as law clerk on the Federal Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals for two years, entered private practice of law in 1972. Practice includes transactional commercial and residential real estate, small business, wills and estate planning, and franchising law.

Representing Condominium Associations and HOAs As the popularity of managed communities has increased, so has the need for homeowners associations (HOAs), condominium associations and property management companies to govern property use within those communities. Sears & Bennett, L.L.P., is an experienced Houston, Texas, law firm that focuses on representing residential governing boards in making and defending important decisions according to the law. We have long understood that governing boards need legal representation that is committed to helping them make sound decisions that can withstand legal scrutiny, while enforcing policies that preserve the integrity of the communities they serve. Our experienced attorneys serve governing...