Vanderpool Lawyers

Baylor University (BA 1978) South Texas College of Law (JD 1982) State Bar of Texas (Admitted in 1983) New York State Bar (Admitted in 2005) Supreme Court of Texas - Briefing Attorney (1983-1984) Vice President - Harris County Bar Association (1984-1985) Board Certified Personal Injury Trial Lawyer (Since 1988) TOP 100 - The National Trial Lawyers (2018, 2019 & 2020) Association of Trial Lawyers of America (Since 1988) Texas Bar Foundation (Member since 1996) Awarded the Steven J Sharp Public Service Award 2001 (National Award) United States Patent Holder Baylor University - Award for Outstanding Contribution to the Field of Autism (2013) David P. Willis has gained a national reputation as a...

I love helping people! For me, it is a great honor to serve as a trusted advisor to my clients. Through years of listening and learning, I’ve come to appreciate the fact that when people seek an attorney to help them, they want someone who will listen, understand their problem and give them sensible, practical advice, based on a thorough understanding of the law. I have found that listening and understanding is foundational to delivering the right solution. I gave up wearing ties years ago. Mostly because I really don’t like wearing them. But also, because when a client...

John W. Carlson has been a licensed attorney since May 2000, and opened his own office in March 2001. He is Board Certified in Estate Planning and Probate Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization. While the firm's focus is estate planning, guardianships, probate and trusts, Mr. Carlson is also proficient in other areas, such as business organizations, real estate, and adoptions. The firm frequently works on real estate matters and assists clients with setting up and running various kinds of businesses. The firm also frequently represent clients in civil lawsuits.

Christopher D. Cavazos has over 15 years of experience handling thousands of criminal cases throughout San Antonio and the surrounding counties. He attended the University of Texas at Austin, where he earned his B.A. in Government before moving on to receive his Juris Doctorate from St. Mary's School of Law. Mr. Cavazos has extensive experience in the criminal justice system, practicing law as both a defense attorney and as a prosecutor. Prior to BRCK Criminal Defense Attorneys, he served as a Prosecutor in Atascosa County and was appointed as a Special Prosecutor in both Wilson and Frio County. Mr. Cavazos specializes...

Shawn T. McCammon, the founding attorney of McCammon Law, PC, and has worked with individuals and families facing a wide range of estate planning matters across Texas and California. Mr. McCammon offers legal services for estate planning, probate, business law, trust administration and other related matters. Mr. McCammon is a member of the Texas State Bar, California State Bar, Wealth Counsel, and is also a Certified Financial Professional (CFP). McCammon Law lawyers can tirelessly work to achieve your goals in an efficient and cost effective manner. Our legal staff is dedicated to helping clients develop a plan of action...

Craig Wolcott is the Hill Country Attorney with BIG FIRM experience in personal injury and wrongful death cases, while providing direct LOCAL SERVICE to other Hill Country residents. He has 38 years experience in State and Federal courts involving 18 wheeler truck wrecks, auto/truck crashes, dram shop/liquor liability cases, animal cases/dog bites, premises defects and products liability litigation. He also handles complex business and commercial litigation, and consumer deceptive trade practices suits. Craig is Board Certified in Personal Injury Trial Law, and Civil Trial Law, by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization, is AV Preeminent Peer Review rated by...

I have been interested in the law since my childhood experiences required me to attend annual corporate meetings and estate planning sessions with my parents. It was there that I was first introduced to the concepts of estate planning in action. After graduation from St. Mary's School of Law I knew that being from a entrepreneurial family I wanted to start my own practice in the areas of Estate Planning and Probate. I wanted to create legacies and peace of mind and this was the route to take. In my practice I make it...

Tom Carnes is a civil trial lawyer and mediator in Fredericksburg, Texas, in the heart of the Texas Hill Country.

Tom's practice in business litigation includes a broad range of matters, ranging from contracts, to real estate litigation, to construction disputes, to competitive hiring and trade secret litigation. His family law practice includes, but is not limited to, collaborative divorce matters. His traditional family law practice includes all aspects of family law, including divorce, child custody, modification, and enforcement.

Tom also serves as a neutral third-party mediator in a broad range of business and family law...

San Antonio Social Security Disability Lawyer Derek W. Freeman attended Brigham Young University and earned his Bachelor of Arts in 1999. From there, he went on to the University of Kansas where he earned his Master’s degree. During his postgraduate studies, he discovered his passion for law and altered his career trajectory. In 2010, he graduated from the University of Colorado, Boulder, with his Juris Doctor. He now focuses his practice on Social Security Disability law, helping clients to fight for the help they need. Call the offices of Freeman Law Group today to schedule your free consultation with their...

I perform legal service the way I would want to receive it - in an honest and straight forward manner. I'm married with children, am active in my church and community, and enjoy playing golf and hunting when I'm not coaching youth athletics. Feel free to call me if you have a question. You and I might discover that your question is easier to answer than you thought or we might find that your question is just the tip of an iceberg. Schedule a meeting with me and you'll find that I'm fair and honest just like a friend or...

Education St. Mary’s School of Law, San Antonio, Texas, J.D. – 2012 Trinity University, San Antonio, Texas, B.A. – 2007 Awards/Recognitions 2021 Top Family Lawyer- Scene In S.A. Magazine 2021 Best Female Lawyer- Scene In SA Magazine 2020 San Antonio “Best Family Law Attorney” & “Arbitrator/Mediator” by Scene Magazine 2020 Best Litigation Attorneys in San Antonio by Expertise 2019 Stars of Texas Bar Award for Series of Articles- Substantive Law 2019 San Antonio Top Criminal Defense Lawyer by Scene Magazine 2019 Best Litigation Attorneys in San Antonio by Expertise 2017 San Antonio Best Family Law Attorney by Scene Magazine (Under 5 years) 2017 Nominated by YMCA of Greater San Antonio for the...

Brad Thornton has over a decade of experience in Criminal Law. He is a former Chief Prosecutor with the 81st Judicial District Attorney’s Office. His time spent as a prosecutor has given him valuable experience of how the prosecution will come after you and how to get in their way. Brad is Board-Certified in Criminal Law – a distinction held by less than .008% of lawyers licensed in the State of Texas. Board-Certification is the only mark of excellence recognized by the state bar and signifies he has shown he has the experience, knowledge, and respect of the local legal community...

I handle each case personally and I firmly believe that the most effective defense can only be effectuated when there is a strong foundation of trust between attorney and client. I do everything in my power to earn that trust. I believe that every client deserves an attorney who they can pick up the phone and call anytime if they have questions or concerns throughout the case, as well as an attorney who will fight hard to get them the best possible outcome. That is what I'm here to do. E.R. Baez, JD is a Pastor and a Lawyer but...

Full-time mediator for all areas of family law (divorce, custody, child support, paternity, modification, family disputes, assistance in working with elderly parents, etc.) for 20 years. Licensed Texas attorney for 30 years. Member of many mediation groups including the Association of Attorney-Mediators (AAM), Texas Association of Mediators (TAM), the Texas Mediator Credentialing Association (TMCA), State Bar of Texas and Austin Mediators Association (AMA). I serve on the boards for the Marble Falls Rotary, Highland Lakes Bar Association & I'm President-elect for 2023 for Texas Association of Mediators. I do in person and on-line mediations. Rates - $400 per side for 4...

Attorney Rick Cofer is a partner with Cofer & Connelly, PLLC. Nationally known as among the top trial attorneys in the country, Mr. Cofer has more than 15 years of legal experience. Recognized from 2021 to 2024 as Best Lawyer by the Austin Chronicle, a Texas Super Lawyer by ThomsonReuters, and Top 1% by the National Association of Distinguished Counsel, he provides unmatched counsel and support to clients throughout Texas who have legal needs involving any of the following: - Criminal defense - Juvenile law - Personal injury Over the course of his legal career, Mr. Cofer has served as a judge, felony prosecutor,...

Alex Aguirre, a highly experienced personal injury attorney in San Antonio, has dedicated over 20 years to safeguarding the rights and advocating for the best interests of numerous clients dealing with significant personal injury cases, both locally in his hometown of San Antonio, Texas, and across the nation. Our extensive experience in personal injury, accumulated over two decades, is at your disposal to assist you effectively. Take the necessary steps toward obtaining the assistance you need for your personal injury claim by scheduling your free consultation today.

Tom Crosley graduated with a bachelor’s degree from the University of Texas in 1988, and earned his law degree from the University of Houston in 1992. That same year he was admitted to the bar in the State of Texas. Mr. Crosley is also admitted to practice in the United States District Courts for the Northern, Southern, Eastern and Western Districts of Texas, as well as the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit. Mr. Crosley is part of numerous professional organizations in San Antonio and the state of Texas. Mr. Crosley and his team at Crosley...

Roy is a Texan, graduating from Texas City High School. After getting life's hard lessons for 10 years he finally entered college, where despite his late start he earned accolades and academic scholarships. He graduated in the top 10% of his class in just 3 years while also working. After he graduated with a Bachelor of Accountancy from University of North Dakota, he passed the CPA exam and entered law school. Roy and his wife Laurie (they met when they were only 15 and married at 18), along with their 4 children, moved back to Texas so Roy could...

In the last several years, Ms. Vance’s practice has included a central focus on family and marital disputes.

She promotes a gentler focus on marital termination, convinced that a family’s energies should be spent on the healthy development of children, rather than concentrating on marital angst. Ms. Vance works closely with mental health providers, so that clients can heal, rather than continue to wound those they do, and have, loved. As a result, the firm promotes collaborative law for marital disputes, whenever appropriate. When necessary, however, to protect families, Ms Vance's trial skills successfully promote the best interests of her...

Board Certified in Criminal Law, AV Rated, tried over 100 jury trials and a published author, I wrote the book on DWI defense. Before you talk to ANY lawyer get a copy of my DWI Survival Guide, A Citizen's Protection Manual for a DWI Arrest. While other lawyers "advertise" expereince I will show you how my trial experience of over 100 trials can help in your case. My name is Stephen Hamilton; I am a Board Certified Criminal Defense Attorney who focuses on DWI cases. I have spent my almost 20 years of practice...

Aric J. Garza Law PLLC provides quality, results-oriented legal services to business and individual clients throughout Texas. Since 2002, we have provided worked hard to attain our clients' goals and zealously advocate for their interests. We assist clients in general litigation, real estate law, probate/estate planning and commercial/business matters. Aric is also a nationally recognized ADR expert, serving as a panelist for the American Arbitration Association (Commercial, Employment and Consumer Panels), FINRA, the CPR Institute and the AHLA. He is the Co-Chair of the Arbitration Committee of the American Bar Association, the State Bar of Texas ADR Section (Treasurer) and the San...

Gerardo Menchaca is the lead immigration attorney of Escamilla & Poneck, LLP and is licensed to practice law in every immigration court in the United States. He has dedicated his legal career to helping people from all over the world deal with the complexities of the US immigration system. As an immigration attorney, his job is to help people become part of the best country in the world.

Gerardo is a graduate of St. Mary’s University School of Law, and has an economics degree from Texas State University. Additionally, he is a current member of the American Immigration Lawyers...

Holly R. Davis is a founding partner of Kirker Davis LLP. An accomplished and nationally-recognized family law trial attorney with over ten years’ experience, her legal practice focuses on high asset divorce, business and professional divorce, custody matters, and complex litigation. With a strong professional reputation for her litigation and courtroom skills, Holly has successfully represented cases ranging from multi-million--and even billion dollar—estates, to divorces involving family businesses and young professionals. Her core business philosophy is based on fidelity to the practice of law and a commitment to client service. It’s a perspective which has yielded significant success, particularly...

Daniel De La Garza is a skilled criminal defense lawyer in San Antonio, Texas, with extensive experience in criminal trial law, appellate litigation, and post-conviction writ proceedings in both state and federal court. With a strong commitment to protecting the rights of his clients, Mr. De La Garza has a proven track record of providing high-quality representation to individuals facing a range of criminal charges, from low-level marijuana offenses to high-profile capital murder charges. Mr. De La Garza has successfully defended clients in state and federal courtrooms on a wide range of criminal matters, including death penalty cases, federal drug trafficking,...

I am a Texas personal injury attorney who is dedicated to protecting the rights of my clients and standing up to powerful insurance companies. My practice areas include car accidents, wrongful death, and construction site injuries. I will advocate for your rights at every step of your case. I am passionate about pursuing the justice and compensation my clients deserve.

I am a member of the State Bar of Texas, the Association of Trial Lawyers of America, and the Texas Trial Lawyers Association. I am among the Top 100 Trial Lawyers in the National Trial Lawyers Association. I am Peer...

I'm originally from the Thousand Islands region of New York or very near the Canadian border for those not familiar with that area (nowhere near NY City). I joined the Air Force in 1988 and during my time in the service, I was relocated to Austin, Texas. After spending my first 15 years in Texas living in Austin, I moved to San Antonio in 2003 in order to attend St. Mary's law school; once licensed, I established my own firm in San Antonio and remain here today. I am a Gulf War Veteran from the Persian Gulf War aka...

Shannon Locke is a San Antonio, Texas criminal defense attorney. A former White Collar Crime Prosecutor he has been fighting for his clients accused of crime for the past fifteen years. During his time as a criminal defense attorney he has successfully tried murder, manslaughter, aggravated assault, domestic violence, and DWI cases.

He believes that a good lawyer is a good problem solver. Your criminal case poses a threat to your livelihood, your family and to your freedom. An aggressive attorney listens to your goals and develops a strategy for achieving those goals while advising you about your risks.

When you come...

Board Certified attorney, certified by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization. Mr. Weaver has a focus on real estate law and complex business litigation, holding two board certifications: commercial real estate and residential real estate He has been engaged as an expert by the Office of the Attorney General of Texas. Businesses and families rely on him. Other Texas attorneys choose Mr. Weaver as their lawyer. He also built a real estate law firm where builders, developers, buyers, and sellers of real estate go when issues arise related to encroachment issues, easements, lien filing, lien removal, title disputes, and construction...

Laura D. Heard has practiced law in San Antonio, Texas for her entire career, spanning more than 3 decades. She is known for her motto: "Justice Flows from Truth, Compassion, Wisdom & Persistence." She is a Family Law Mediator, Divorce Attorney, Wills and Probate Attorney. Laura is tenacious and experienced, and also a great listener. She has handled hundreds of cases in Bexar County and the surrounding counties. She can help with child custody cases, property division disputes, alimony, child support, adoptions, executing new Wills, creating trusts, and probate after death. Laura is a family law Mediator...

With an education and professional background in computer information systems, accounting, business, and law Rick has devoted his time, energy, and resources in assisting clients (real estate brokers, agents, mortgage brokers, investors, homeowners) with their real estate needs. His firm handles matters ranging from million dollar property disputes/litigation to owner-financing transactions. They have recently won 2 appeals at the Texas 1st Court of Appeals for representing a homeowner against fraudulent robo-signing (banks rubber stamping foreclosure documents without authority) and for a wrongful foreclosure case involving a loan modification. Guerra | Days Law Group looks forward to blazing new legal...

Gregory H. Herrman has been committed to providing quality legal representation for injured accident victims in the Corpus Christi area and the Rio Grande Valley for many years.

A native of Hays, Kansas, Herrman comes from a family of lawyers. His father had a general practice in Hays, and an uncle and grandfather also were attorneys. He came to Texas and received a B.A. in Liberal Arts from the University of Texas in 1982 and his J.D. from Baylor University School of Law in 1986. During his undergraduate years, he worked his way through school by selling Kirby vacuum cleaners door...

Rosendo Parra III is the managing attorney at the Parra Law Firm, which is a full service law firm based in San Antonio. The firm proudly serves clients and their families throughout the state of Texas. Rosendo is dedicated to providing his clients with highest level of service at affordable rates. Through every stage of your matter, he will work tirelessly to protect and defend your rights with the utmost care. Contact him today for a free consultation!

Roxann has 25 years of municipal law experience. She worked for the City of Dallas for 14 years as an Executive Assistant City Attorney. She also served as a Special Assistant U.S. Attorney for 8 years and won national awards from the U.S. Department of Justice for her work to improve cities and reduce violent gun crime. After serving Dallas, she served as Harlingen City Attorney for 4 years. Roxann offices in San Antonio and now serves cities throughout Texas. Having lectured at 40+ national conferences all across America on municipal law -- she is known as an innovator, collaborator,...

CREDENTIALS & EXPERIENCE:

-Over 22 Years Experience as a Trial Lawyer in San Antonio, Texas
-Graduated in Top 10% of class at St. Mary’s School of Law
-Staff Writer and Editor of St. Mary’s Law Journal
-Author of Numerous Articles in publications such as St. Mary’s Law Review and San Antonio Lawyer Magazine
-Formerly worked at Texas Fourth Court of Appeals
-100's of hours of Continuing Legal Education in relevant Practice Areas
-10.0 Perfect Rating from AVVO.com Lawyer Rating Website