Prairie Lea Lawyers

Education

1995- J.D. in Law Universidad Nacional Autonoma de Mexico ranked 8th.
1999- LLM Master in Laws American Legal Studies, St. Mary’s University School of Law
2001- Jurisprudence Doctorate St. Mary’s University School of Law

Employment

2016- Founded Afonso Otero Attorney at Law, P.C.
2001- Founded Gonzalez & Otero, P.C.
2001- Present Attorney Consultant for the Mexican General Consulate in San Antonio, Texas
Participated as an expert in Mexican and immigration law for the Federal Public Defender for the Western District of Texas.

Memberships:

Texas Bar Association 2001 – Present

Western District of Texas

Southern District of Texas

United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit

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Burgess Williams graduated from Florida State University College of Law in Tallahassee, FL where he earned a certificate in international law. Prior to law school, Burgess received a Bachelor of Arts degree from Wake Forest University where he was a member of the men’s soccer team. Burgess is a trial lawyer who focuses his practice on personal injury law, including cases involving motor vehicle collisions, workplace injuries, sexual abuse/assault, wrongful death, catastrophic injuries, and all cases where negligence results in bodily and financial harm. Burgess puts his clients’ interests above all else and fights hard to recover their damages....

At Hall Law Firm, attorney Trevor Hall merges extensive expertise in business insurance law with his unique passion for providing compassionate representation to individuals in family law.

With business comes risk, and with risk comes insurance. When insurance fails to respond to a business claim, however, the results can be disastrous for a company. Trevor has participated in the recovery of over $100,000,000.00 in insurance proceeds for businesses across Texas. Trevor formerly practiced with one of the largest commercial law firms in Texas, and he continues to employ his wide breadth of experience and expertise to successfully litigate for...

We offer legal services to a variety of businesses and individuals, primarily in the areas of real estate and business transactions. In doing so, we always strive to provide our clients with unique perspectives and practical solutions, our ultimate purpose being to consistently and efficiently deliver value and results to our clients.

OUR PRACTICE includes commercial and residential real estate acquisition and financing, commercial real estate leasing, formation of Condominium Regimes, formation and maintenance of business entities (e.g. partnerships, joint ventures, corporations, LLC’s, LLP’s, limited partnerships), Wills and Estates, and purchases and sales of dental, medical and other professional practices.

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I am a 1966 graduate of the University of Texas School of Law and a 1964 graduate of the University of Texas School of Business. Following graduation, I served in the United States Army in the Army Security Agency and, after receiving a commission, in the Army Artillery. I was released from duty after obtaining the rank of Captain. Then in 1969, I started a 40-year practice of law primarily in the Rio Grande Valley assisting clients in commercial and business matters, including litigation. I was privileged to have served as President of the Cameron County Bar, an elected member...

Danielle Taylor is a Board Certified attorney in Estate Planning & Probate with a strong background in business law. A former business litigator, Danielle frequently advises business owners and executives on how to thoughtfully align their companies with their personal estate plans. She also serves as outside general counsel for a number of local businesses. During law school, Danielle earned multiple accolades, including top honors in national and regional moot court competitions and served as the Senior Executive Editor of the Baylor Law Review. She also holds a master’s degree in psychology, along with dual undergraduate degrees in government and psychology...

Key strengths include: Litigation Criminal Law Administrative Law Informal Negotiations Rules of Evidence Legal Research and Writing Client Relations and Communication Prior to joining Bertolino LLP, Kerry Bloodsaw worked as public defender in Atlanta, Georgia for several years litigating hundreds of cases from low-level drug offenses to violent felonies. She spent a majority of her time in the courtroom litigating these cases and fighting for the best possible outcome for her clients. Over the course of her more than 5 years with Bertolino LLP, Kerry has been able to cultivate strong working-relationships with board investigators and staff attorneys. She has become extremely familiar with various agencies’ rules...

Jennifer Ward is Principal Attorney at Law Office of Jennifer D. Ward in Austin, Texas. Her practice focuses on employment law and general counsel services for individuals, small businesses, and non-profits. She handles a range of legal issues from business formation to workplace disputes. She is licensed to practice in the State of Texas, the State of California, the U.S. Western District of Texas, the U.S. Southern District of Texas, the U.S. Eastern District of California, and the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals. She also represents clients in administrative proceedings. She enjoys giving presentations, and her most recent speaking engagement...

David Gottfried is an experienced trial lawyer and mediator, concentrating his trial and mediation practice in the areas of business and real estate disputes.

Jack Wilhelm is an Austin, Texas, attorney whose office is located convenient to the Railroad Commission, General Land Office, State Comptroller’s Office, State Capitol, and Austin area courthouses. Jack focuses his practice on oil and gas and state taxes. Jack’s oil and gas clients include Fortune 500 oil and gas companies and privately and publicly held oil and gas independents, as well as sophisticated landowners. Most of the oil and gas practice focuses on real estate (title examination, acquisition and divestiture of oil and gas properties, and negotiations) and assisting clients with matters before the Railroad Commission...

I serve Austin businesses and investors in resolving thorny disputes, protecting Intellectual Property, Patent Law, Estate Planning and Probate legal matters. I help clients with thoughtful estate planning that protects children and vulnerable family members, preserves assets, and creates Texas family legacies. I provide perspective and legal advice wrought by experience, and bring peace of mind for clients.