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Mark Walsh
McKinney, TX Attorney with 27 years of experience
(214) 919-3555
Craig Ranch Professional Plaza
6850 TPC Drive, Suite 210
McKinney, TX 75070
Administrative and Business
Baylor University
Mark A. Walsh is a business litigation attorney in McKinney, TX, who has litigated hundreds of construction and business disputes throughout the State of Texas since 1997. He has extensive experience and has counseled clients in all manner of construction and business disputes, commercial contract drafting and litigation, public procurement law, partner/shareholder dispute litigation, and governmental entity representation.
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Eleanor Curry
Houston, TX Lawyer with 11 years of experience
Free ConsultationBusiness and Real Estate
South Texas College of Law and Florida A&M University College of Law
Attorney Eleanor “Cori” Curry graduated from Florida A&M University where she earned her Master of Business Administration in five years. She later went on to earn her law degree from South Texas College of Law.
She is an entrepreneur by trade, as well as an attorney who has a passion for entrepreneurship and giving back to the community.
Her career started off by managing the ophthalmology practice of Florence Wooten M.D., PA, while simultaneously working as a commercial and residential real estate broker and marketing and education liaison at her family’s brokerage firm, Pathway Real Estate Advisors.
After earning her...
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Armin J. Jezari
El Paso, TX Attorney with 11 years of experience
Free ConsultationConsumer and Tax
University of Houston Law Center and Texas Southern University Thurgood Marshall School of Law
I have helped hundreds of individuals and businesses resolve disputes with the IRS. Throughout the process, I work hard to protect my clients and get them the best deal from the IRS.
I am a tax attorney with two Texas law degrees - a general law degree and a law degree specifically in tax - with nearly a decade of experience fighting the IRS at every stage.
I am admitted to practice before the US Tax Court and all administrative agencies of the IRS. Having a representative who knows the rules is a powerful tool when taking on...
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James B. Kennedy
El Paso, TX Lawyer with 31 years of experience
Free ConsultationProducts Liability
Texas Tech University School of Law
I am an attorney who represents families of fatal accident victims with wrongful death claims. With an increase in motor vehicle traffic in our highways I also assist victims involved in tragic vehicle collisions caused by negligent drivers. My law firm has witnessed the severe damages that can occur when a vehicle collision involves a semi-truck, any big rig truck, whether they be head-on collisions or rear-end collisions involving any commercial truck drivers. There are many reasons for accidents involving truck drivers and their commercially owned trucks, a few can be speeding, driver fatigue, drunk driving, improperly...
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Adair Melinsky Buckner
Amarillo, TX Attorney with 48 years of experience
Business, Employment and Real Estate
Texas Tech School of Law
Adair M. Buckner, an experienced estate planning and probate attorney, can help you create an estate plan that will protect everything you’ve worked hard for and cherish. She understands that the death of a loved one is an emotional and stressful time for you and your family. During this time, you deserve to partner with a probate attorney you can rely on. Adair will make the process as easy as possible.
Adair can provide dependable legal guidance to advise you on business and commercial law matters such as incorporations, partnerships, contracts, financing, and more.
Adair offers insight into Texas real estate...
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Brian Wesley Farabough
Amarillo, TX Lawyer with 13 years of experience
Business and Real Estate
SMU Dedman School of Law
Brian W. Farabough is a skilled attorney with Lovell, Lovell, Isern & Farabough, LLP. Brian is Board Certified by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization in Oil, Gas and Mineral Law and focuses his practice on oil and gas matters, contract and business disputes, contractor representation, cattle transaction disputes, and landowner representation in all types of matters, including condemnation. His oil and gas practice covers everything from the review and drafting of industry contracts to representing clients in oil and gas disputes through trial and appeal. On behalf of his clients in Texas, Oklahoma and Kansas, he regularly seeks the...
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Beau Cross
Amarillo, TX Lawyer with 15 years of experience
620 S. Taylor
Suite 204
Amarillo, TX 79101
Free ConsultationTexas Tech University School of Law
Beau is an attorney, born and raised in Amarillo, who specializes in all aspects of wealth planning, including estate planning, probate, business law, real estate, and transactions. Beau is board certified in both Tax Law and Estate Planning and Probate Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization.
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Christopher D. Jones
Longview, TX Attorney with 35 years of experience
Free ConsultationEmployment and Products Liability
Baylor University
Over 27 years of experience representing the injured and families in Personal Injury and Wrongful Death Cases. Board Certified in Personal Injury Trial Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization.
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Myles Porter
Bonham, TX Lawyer with 30 years of experience
Free ConsultationBusiness and Real Estate
Myles Porter is a trial lawyer in northeast Texas. A 6th generation native of Fannin County, he is the former District and County Attorney whose main areas of practice are criminal defense, personal injury and corporate representation.
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Stephen Lewis Townsend
Port Neches, TX Attorney with 13 years of experience
Free ConsultationBusiness, Consumer, Employment and Real Estate
South Texas College of Law
Stephen Townsend represents clients in a wide range of practice areas, including personal injury, employment law, wills, probates and estates, complex contract litigation, business litigation, and real estate.
Stephen Townsend has obtained justice for numerous personal injury victims and their families and fights alongside employees in their employment law battles against major corporations.
Born in Port Arthur, Texas, Stephen Townsend is proud to represent the people and organizations in the Jefferson County area. A graduate of Nederland High School, Stephen now resides in Port Neches, Texas with his wife, Melissa, and their two children.
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Joe E. Broussard
Beaumont, TX Lawyer with 37 years of experience
Business and Real Estate
Baylor Law School
Joe Broussard, a member of one of the founding families of Jefferson County, Texas, joined MehaffyWeber in 1988 and became a shareholder in 1994. Joe is board certified in Estate Planning and Probate by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization and heads the firm’s Business Department. His experience includes work with numerous closely-held and family owned businesses, residential and commercial real estate developments, convenience stores, petroleum fuel jobbers, real estate transactions involving both surface and mineral interests, oil and gas transactions, wills, trusts, estate tax, gift tax and generation skipping tax planning. Joe is legal counsel and an executive board...
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Earl Glenn Thames Jr
Tyler, TX Attorney with 32 years of experience
Free ConsultationAppeals, Business and IP
Baylor Law School
I help people and businesses solve legal problems and plan for the future. My clients range from individuals who have never used a lawyer to banks and multi-national corporations. I provide honest, straight forward advice and solutions that are designed to accomplish your goals, protect your assets, avoid disputes, and save you time, money, and headaches. So, if you need to plan your own estate, need help handling the estate or affairs of a family member, or have a legal issue impacting your business, give me a call. In addition to myself, my firm has lawyers who specialize in real...
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Allen Gardner
Tyler, TX Lawyer with 21 years of experience
Free ConsultationArbitration & Mediation, Business and IP
Baylor Law School
Do you want to avoid legal problems? It’s quite easy, frankly, as a general rule. Treat others the way you wish to be treated. Do justice. Love mercy. Walk humbly. If you do that, most of the time you will avoid legal trouble, at least real legal trouble. There are always those that will abuse the system or who will do unto others in a way that they would not want done to them. And they can abuse you; they can accuse you; they can say false things about you; they can try to hurt you. It has happened to...
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John Lindsley McCraw III
McKinney, TX Lawyer with 34 years of experience
Lin feels blessed that he has the knowledge, ability and resources to help others who have suffered devastating losses through no fault of their own. He practices law to make an impact: preventing the powerful from using their power unfairly and to help those most in need. Lin’s word is his bond. He believes that integrity is the cornerstone of all relationships, and he lives this value when dealing with all the people touched by his practice, including clients, employees, and others he meets through the course of business. Lin has been a trial lawyer for over 20...
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Gretchen Benolken
Frisco, TX Lawyer with 39 years of experience
Free ConsultationThe University of Texas School of Law
Entering her fourth decade as a practicing attorney, Gretchen Benolken has chosen to divide her professional time into a small handful of areas. First, she spends some time in the service of long time, loyal, existing clients with various needs. Second, the majority of her time is spent with new clients, providing legal services in two specific areas: a) the drafting of wills and trusts for the purpose of protection of assets, and b) representing clients in the probating of the estates of their deceased loved ones and guiding them step-by-step through this judicial process during what is a most...
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Nicholas Gibson
Dallas, TX Lawyer with 9 years of experience
Free ConsultationIP
University of New Mexico School of Law
Nicholas Gibson is the founder and managing partner of Gibson Law Group, a distinguished litigation and business law firm, and My Estate Law Group, an estate planning law firm. With an impressive track record spanning over a decade as a top-rated attorney, Nick is committed to delivering unrivaled client-centric solutions through meticulous legal strategies tailored to each unique case. Having honed his skills at prestigious large-scale law firms, Nick’s passion for building enduring client relationships led him to establish his own practices. Through his personalized and attentive approach, Nick ensures that every client receives unparalleled attention and guidance throughout their...
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Scott E Edgett
Plano, TX Lawyer with 23 years of experience
Free ConsultationWhite Collar Crime
Shepard Broad Law Center, Nova Southeastern University
The Edgett Law Firm, P.C. distinguishes itself from other local law firms because we work via the Team Approach. When you hire The Edgett Law Firm, P.C., you do not just receive one attorney helping you with your case. You will have an entire Team fighting for you.
Backed by a proven record of success and award-winning counsel, Scott Erik Edgett with The Edgett Law Firm, P.C. is a dedicated Personal Injury, Criminal Defense, and Family Law attorney serving Collin County and Denton County with offices in McKinney, Plano and Prosper. Scott has been advocating for clients for over 22 years...
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Troy P. Burleson
Frisco, TX Lawyer with 19 years of experience
Free ConsultationWhite Collar Crime
Southern Methodist University
Attorney, Troy Burleson, is widely regarded as one of the top criminal defense lawyers in the state of Texas. Since 2006, attorney Troy Burleson has obtained over 400 NOT GUILTY verdicts for his clients. Year after years, Troy is recognized for his outstanding trial work.
In addition to his numerous NOT GUILTY verdicts, attorney Burleson has successfully obtained hundreds of dismissals and reductions of clients criminal charges. His work as a Texas criminal trial attorney has earned Troy Burleson numerous state-wide and national recognition by the legal community. Those awards include:
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Christopher B. Henry
Denton, TX Attorney with 16 years of experience
Bankruptcy, Business and Real Estate
Texas Wesleyan University School of Law - Texas Wesleyan University
I was born and raised in Denton, Texas and graduated from Denton High School in 1998. My mother is and has been a physician in Denton since 1980. I feel that my educational background in science, business, and law gives me a unique perspective on any dispute including those involving complex business structures. Additionally, due to my experience with small businesses, I understands the issues and potential obstacles that affect them as well.
I received my law degree from Texas Wesleyan University School of Law in 2008. Prior to law school, I received an undergraduate degree in Mechanical...
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J. Jeffrey Springer
Denton, TX Lawyer with 39 years of experience
Free ConsultationBusiness
Baylor Law School
Jeff Springer has more than two decades of experience serving as an advocate for individuals, families and businesses. He was an honors program graduate of Baylor University, and obtained his Juris Doctorate at Baylor Law School. Jeff is board certified in civil trial law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization and is a member of the American Bar Association and the State Bar of Texas. He is a past President of the Denton County Bar Association. A former Adjunct Professor of Law at Texas Woman's University, Mr. Springer has published a number of articles covering topics ranging from tort...
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Colby C. Vokey
Dallas, TX Attorney with 26 years of experience
White Collar Crime
Judge Advocate General's School of the Army Charlottesville, VA and University of North Dakota School of Law
Colby Vokey is a retired Lieutenant Colonel in the U.S. Marine Corps, serving on active duty from 1988-2008. After graduating from Texas A&M University and being commissioned as a Marine Officer, he served as an artillery officer for several years, including a combat tour during Operation Desert Storm, where he earned the Combat Action RIbbon. Selected for the law education program, he attended the University of North Dakota School of Law, obtaining a Juris Doctor with Distinction. He spent the remainder of his Marine Corps career as a Marine lawyer as both a prosecutor and defense counsel....
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Ken Emanuelson
Dallas, TX Lawyer with 25 years of experience
Free ConsultationBusiness, IP, Patents and Trademarks
The University of Texas School of Law
In over 20 years of experience securing, prosecuting and asserting his clients’ intellectual property rights, Ken’s career has included work with a wide variety of intellectual property assets, including utility patents, copyrights, design patents, trade and service marks and trade secrets across a broad range of technologies.
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Sean S. Modjarrad
Richardson, TX Attorney with 24 years of experience
Free ConsultationCumberland School of Law, Samford University
Sean Modjarrad serves as the Managing Shareholder and founder of MAS Law, an award-winning personal injury law firm based in Dallas, Texas. With a robust litigation background, he has successfully handled over 600 cases in Texas courts and over 90 cases in federal courts.
Dedicated to championing justice and advocating for those without a voice, Sean is widely acknowledged for his expertise in civil rights law and his relentless pursuit of positive legal reform. He has represented numerous landmark cases that have led to the reinterpretation of existing laws, ultimately providing enhanced protection for the wrongly accused. In a notable instance,...
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Michael Presti
Dallas, TX Attorney with 12 years of experience
Immigration
Creighton University School of Law
Attorney Michael Presti is committed to providing people with honest legal services and strong advocacy for their rights. He has worked with clients from around the world who want to win immigration cases against the government, obtain green cards and visas and gain citizenship. For other clients, Michael has been a driving force for upholding client rights in personal injury and criminal law cases. He has an excellent background in law and extensive experience with negotiation and presenting winning cases in the courtroom.
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Steven Eugene Clark
Dallas, TX Attorney with 47 years of experience
Business, Employment, IP and Insurance Defense
University of Houston - Main Campus
I have over 40 years of experience in cases involving business law, intellectual property, employment and labor law, healthcare law, civil litigation, personal injury defense and probate matters. I am licensed in Texas and Louisiana, admitted to all federal courts in Texas, the ED La., Federal Circuit, 5th Circuit and 11th Circuit Court of Appeals and US Supreme Court. I am a Texas SuperLawyer, AV-rated by Martindale Hubbell, and Lead Counsel rated in Business law. I am a Bet the Company Litigator.
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David M. Curtis
Dallas, TX Lawyer with 53 years of experience
Free ConsultationBusiness and Employment
SMU Dedman School of Law and University of Oklahoma College of Law
For over 35 years, David has successfully guided individuals, small and large businesses through regulatory landscapes and continues to ensure his business clients are advantaged by prompt and innovative counsel. His litigation skills have been tempered coast-to-coast achieving remarkably brilliant outcomes. He is a graduate of the University Of Oklahoma College Of Law and holds a Masters of Law Degree(Labor)from Southern Methodist University. He was elected to membership in the American Law Institute and elected a Fellow in the College of Labor & Employment Law, David is the father of six children and an active civic leader.
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Yuri Natasha Han
dallas, TX Lawyer with 1 year of experience
Business, Employment, IP and International
Baylor Law School
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...
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Johnathan Spencer Young
Dallas, TX Lawyer with 5 years of experience
Business, Communications, IP and International
Texas Tech University School of Law
J. Spencer Young is a Senior Associate Attorney at Sul Lee Law Firm. In assisting clients to obtain the best possible result, Spencer takes pride in working with clients and not just for them. Spencer combines his past work experience, an empathetic understanding, and an outside-the-box, yet practical approach to attack problems head-on.
Born and raised in the heart of West Texas, Spencer attended the University of Texas at Austin for his undergraduate studies where he graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree in government. Thereafter, Spencer attended Texas Tech School of Law, where he graduated in 2019. Spencer served as...
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Javier Alejandro Perez-Afanador
Dallas, TX Lawyer with 12 years of experience
(214) 499-0667
Energy Square Tower 1
4925 Greenville Ave., Suite 1450
Dallas, TX 75206
Employment
The University of Texas School of Law
Javier Perez is an award-winning bilingual attorney and community leader who has dedicated his professional life to helping people in their time of need. His practice is focused on Employment Law and Personal Injury cases. A seasoned litigator and passionate advocate for equality and social justice, Javier represents his clients with an unrivaled combination of determination, compassion, and ability. Mr. Perez provides his clients – who come from all walks of life – with the high caliber representation they deserve.
Javier is a two-time president of the Dallas Hispanic Bar Association, founded its Judicial Diversity Committee, and has been...
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Emem Akpabio
Dallas, TX Attorney
Immigration
Texas A&M University School of Law
The Law Office of Emem O. Akpabio, PLLC is a full service law firm offering clients a wide range of legal services, including family law, personal injury, immigration, wills, guardianship, and business law. We are focused on providing effective, efficient, and accurate results for our clients.
Our firm differentiates from other law firms by putting our clients first. We take on few cases at a time so we can focus on our clients and be available to meet their needs.
To us, a client is not just a voice on the phone, but a life-long relationship.
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Franklin G. Bynum
Houston, TX Lawyer
Free ConsultationAppeals, Immigration and White Collar Crime
University of Southern California
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Bill Hommel
Tyler, TX Attorney with 38 years of experience
(903) 596-7100
5620 Old Bullard Road, Suite 115
Suite 200
Tyler, TX 75703
Free ConsultationEmployment
I have been a trial lawyer for over 35 years and have chosen to focus my practice on representing individuals who have been victimized by unscrupulous employer and government officials. Whether it is an unlawful termination, a failure to pay overtime wages or an excessive use of force by law enforcement, I am firmly committed to defending the rights of people that have been harmed.
If you feel like your your rights have been violated, please do not hesitate to contact my office.
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Bill Lee Voss
The Woodlands, TX Lawyer with 21 years of experience
Free ConsultationConsumer, Insurance Claims and Real Estate
Bill Voss and the attorneys at The Voss Law Firm, P.C. have expertise in areas of commercial and business insurance litigation, business claim law, insurance fraud litigation, residential claims, commercial claims, church claims, apartment claims, and other first party insurance claims. If you need legal assistance and want results, contact The Voss Law Firm, P.C. toll free at 866-276-6179.
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Robert C. "Robby" Alden
Austin, TX Attorney with 37 years of experience
Free ConsultationProducts Liability
University of Texas - Austin
I graduated from the University of Texas School of Law with high honors in 1987. I am certified by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization in Civil Trial Law and Personal Injury Trial law. I am a member of the American College of Trial Lawyers and American Board of Trial Advocates, two invitation-only organizations for which a lawyer qualifies because of their substantial trial experience and abilities. You can read more about my experience on our law firm's website: www.byrddavis.com.
You can also read about one of my cases through Justia: https://law.justia.com/cases/federal/appellate-courts/ca5/10-50534/10-50534.0.wpd-2011-05-27.html
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Carl Barrett Thomas
Temple, TX Lawyer with 15 years of experience
(866) 219-6119
Bell County Office
3500 SW H K Dodgen Loop, Suite 202
Temple, TX 76504
White Collar Crime
Texas Tech University School of Law
Barrett Thomas is a family law and criminal law attorney in Waco, Texas. He practices with his partner, Kristy Blanchard, in courthouses across Texas. They have offices in Dallas, Waco, Temple, and Abilene. Barrett is a former police officer and assistant district attorney. He honed his skills as a litigator in the criminal courts. He has a knack for finding the truth, even when it has been intentionally concealed. He uses his investigative prowess to benefit his clients and see that they have the advantage in both settlement negotiations and trial.
He is a past president of...
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Scott Fredrick Lemanski
Corpus Christi, TX Attorney with 21 years of experience
Free ConsultationAppeals
University of Pittsburgh School of Law
Multi-State Barred Attorney, Scott F. Lemanski began practicing law in the Corpus Christi area in 2005. Scott served as an assistant district attorney exlusively in County Court at Law No. 5, handlng all aspects of juvenile prosecutions. During his tenure with the district attorney's office, Scott handled certifications, pleas, bench trials, and jury trials, with an attention to hard work and a belief that his work was making a difference in the lives of victims, juveniles and the community. Scott is well educated in the legal requisites regarding guardianship law. All this experience has provided Scott with a firm foundation...
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Dax Frank Garza
Corpus Christi, TX Lawyer with 23 years of experience
1402 N. Chaparral Street
Corpus Christi, TX 78401
Free ConsultationProducts Liability
South Texas College of Law
Dax Frank Garza is an experienced trial attorney who has handled many multimillion-dollar injury cases throughout his career. He has successfully represented clients against large pharmaceutical companies, medical device companies, trucking and 18-wheeler companies, maritime employers, insurance companies, and other parties responsible for his client’s injuries and losses.
He attended the University of Texas at Austin where he received a Bachelor of Arts in Government and received his Juris Doctorate from South Texas College of Law in Houston. Mr. Garza is Board Certified in Personal Injury Trial Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization, a certification that is awarded to...
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Mary Beth Harrell
Killeen, TX Lawyer with 26 years of experience
Free ConsultationWhite Collar Crime
St. Mary's University School of Law
I've practiced law in Texas for many years. I know the prosecutors and judges and police officers. Heck, I've served as a city prosecutor and an assistant district attorney, but to tell the truth my heart was never in it. However, I do know how they think and what’s important to them and I make that work for you. I know what it takes for them to try to prove a case beyond a reasonable doubt so they win and you lose. That’s why I have been able to get very serious cases dismissed and that’s...
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Leslie Ann Werner
Victoria, TX Attorney with 37 years of experience
Appeals, Bankruptcy, Business and Real Estate
University of Houston Law Center
After working at Houston mega-firms, Corpus Christi and Victoria mid-size firms, and two different Courts of Appeals, Leslie A. Werner opened her own firm in Victoria, TX, in 2007 under The Soliz Law Group, her then-married last name.
Leslie has taken what she learned from her variety of experiences and has not only become a well-rounded attorney but created a firm that has embodied the best attributes of her previous workplaces.
Her experience at the 1st and 13th Court of Appeals and her association with the Texas Board of Legal Specialization for Civil Appeals has allowed her to be the...
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Turner Ford Gassaway
Georgetown, TX Lawyer with 31 years of experience
Business, Real Estate and White Collar Crime
University of Tulsa College of Law
Trust, honesty, and integrity should be the foundation of every lawyer's practice. Unfortunately, these basic tenets are too often absent from the practice of law. We believe, however, that how one practices law is as important as the ultimate outcome.
When you hire our firm you will get an attorney who is not only honest and trustworthy, but one who is also competent and well versed in the practice area of law pertaining to your case. You will get an attorney who will be straight-forward with you and will tell you how it really is without...