Wilmer Lawyers

CREDITORS’ RIGHTS/RESTRUCTURING: protected the interests of secured and unsecured creditors and maximized their recovery from the debtor's estate during the development of reorganization plans; structured and obtained creditor and court approval of plans of reorganization for businesses involved in the ownership and operation of real property, industrial, and service companies. BUSINESS LITIGATION: prosecuted and defended loans; secured transactions; contracts involving real estate, equipment, and commissions; placement and removal of materialman’s and mechanic's liens upon real property; government seizure of property; and commercial leases. BUSINESS: guided businesses and individuals regarding matters arising out of operations, review, negotiation, and drafting of leases,...

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.

BOARD CERTIFIED IN CRIMINAL APPELLATE LAW BY THE TEXAS BOARD OF LEGAL SPECIALIZATION. I am board certified in criminal-appellate law, a rare credential shared by fewer than 200 attorneys out of over 60,000 in Texas. It's worth noting that most individuals with this certification are either state employees or judges. My path in criminal appeals started at the First Court of Appeals in Houston. There, I worked under a justice, drafting preliminary versions of criminal opinions on a weekly basis. Since my time at the Court, I have focused my practice on representing clients in criminal appeals across both state and federal...

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...

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....

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.

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...

Diego J. Peña currently serves as a full-time arbitrator and mediator. He began his practice in San Antonio, Texas as a commercial and business litigator. As an attorney for more than 36 years, Mr. Peña has represented individuals, small to medium businesses and Fortune 500 corporations in state and federal courts. He has litigated cases involving consumer disputes, contracts, personal injury, wrongful death, insurance claims and disputes, federal and state constitutional law claims, civil rights, labor & employment claims, religious discrimination, sexual harassment and hostile work environment, real estate disputes, oil and gas disputes, environmental issues and...

Ashley Gilmore is a criminal defense attorney with Barnett Howard & Williams PLLC in Fort Worth, Texas. Her practice includes all felony and misdemeanor offenses in Tarrant County. Prior to joining Barnett Howard & Williams PLLC, Mrs. Gilmore served as an Assistant District Attorney with the Tarrant County District Attorney's Office, handling misdemeanor and felony cases before judges and juries.

Laura Starr joined the firm in 2014. Laura received her undergraduate degree from Texas Christian University, graduating with a B.S. in political science. Laura attended law school in Chicago, Illinois at DePaul University College of Law where she received a certificate in business law. During law school, Laura externed for the Honorable Michael F. Otto at the Circuit Court of Cook County, Illinois and was a member of the International Commercial Arbitration Moot Team. She was also a member of the Phi Alpha Delta Law Fraternity. As a member of Starr Law Firm, P.C. Laura focuses in the areas of...

Bill is a native of Dallas who returned to the area after law school. Bill’s main area of practice is in personal injury litigation with many successful trials to his credit. He dedicates himself to serving the citizens of the Dallas-Ft. Worth area. His greatest priority is ensuring that each client receives the legal remedy in their best interest.

Mr. Montgomery is a multi-credentialed attorney, CPA, and CFE. He is the founder and managing member of Montgomery Legal, and he serves as an adjunct professor of estate planning at the University of North Texas. His primary practice areas include: wills, trusts, and estate planning; probate; federal tax planning, preparation, controversies, and litigation; business planning and structuring; business advising and litigation; outside CFO/counsel; real estate transactions; personal injury claims, and forensic investigations.

I have been practicing criminal law and procedure exclusively for the past twenty one years, first as a criminal prosecutor for six years and, as a defense attorney since 2005. I have been Board Certified in Criminal Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization since 2011, and devote my practice to the defense of others. I have been selected as every year since 2017 as a Texas Super Lawyer in Criminal Law.

With almost twenty-five (25) years of experience as a dual-licensed Attorney and Certified Public Accountant, Darryl V. Pratt has practiced law in all areas of corporate and business law, non profit law, estate planning, probate, guardianship, asset protection planning, bankruptcy (Chapters 7, 13 and 11), real estate, and taxation. Mr. Pratt focuses his practice on business representation and estate planning-probate and is a regular speaker on a variety of business law, non profit law, estate planning, asset protection, tax, bankruptcy, real estate and taxation topics. Mr. Pratt is a member of the Collin County, Denton County and Dallas...

Ty M. Sheaks is a partner with McCathern and is the go to “fixer” for McCathern’s most difficult and high-exposure litigation matters. He has a unique and diverse background counseling business partners in a variety of civil and commercial litigation matters on a national level. Prior to joining McCathern in 2013, Mr. Sheaks served as national trial counsel for a multi-national corporation handling all aspects of defending toxic tort and product liability claims in state and federal courts nationwide.

Mr. Sheaks heads up McCathern’s Retail, Restaurant, and Hospitality Section, but has extensive experience and a successful track record in...

I have been Board Certified since 1988. Each year I exceed my continuing legal education requirements by not only attending the state required courses, but I also teach Trial Advocacy and Procedural Law at Texas Tech School of Law as an adjunct professor every summer. I have been selected by a Peer Review Organization and have been awarded the designation of Best Lawyers in America for 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020 and 2021. Recipient of the Distinguished Service Award from Texas Tech University School of Law. President of the Texas Tech Law School Foundation....

Jesse Lotspeich is a partner and personal injury attorney with Barnett Howard & Williams PLLC in Fort Worth. He has over 12 years of experience as a personal injury attorney. He has represented hundreds of accident victims over the years with excellent results.

Board Certified Personal Injury Trial Law attorney with 32+ years of experience representing those seriously injured or killed in car collisions, tractor-trailer crashes, drunk driving accidents, dog bites, and gas explosions. We offer free consultations and there is no fee unless we recover money for you. Veteran owned.

Blake Hedgecock works hard to help fix real estate problems. Mr. Hedgecock represents lenders and borrowers, landowners, developers, landlords and tenants, private equity and public finance. Blake understands real estate finance and analysis, holds advanced degrees in real estate, and has unrivaled experience in solving complex real property issues and challenges facing his clients.

Veronica Chavez Law has been a Shareholder and Director with Brackett & Ellis, P.C. since 2014, focusing her practice on complex commercial real estate transactions and financial institution representation. Veronica has worked in the legal industry since 1995, working at some of the top law firms in the region as well as serving as general counsel for a corporation. She is licensed to practice law in all state courts in Texas and Colorado. Veronica has over 25 years of experience handling an array of transactional work for businesses and individuals. She has represented clients in financial transactions, real estate transactions, and...

Mr. Meza is the founder and lead attorney at The Meza Law Firm, PLLC. As a bilingual immigration and criminal defense lawyer, he has devoted his career to representing individuals in both immigration and criminal matters. With years of practice in these intertwined areas of law, Mr. Meza brings a deep understanding of how a criminal charge can impact immigration status—and how to respond swiftly and strategically when such situations arise. He has guided hundreds of clients through the legal system, assisting both immigrants and U.S. citizens who have been arrested or charged with crimes. His dual focus enables him to...

Chris is an experienced trial and appellate attorney respected throughout the State of Texas who is frequently called on to handle high-profile matters. He served as Chair of the Family Law Section of the State Bar of Texas and has worked to reform and standardize custody and possession rules statewide. Chris is well known for his appellate experience and deep understanding of marital property laws. He is especially adept at dividing business ownership and ensuring value and security for the non-owning spouse. Dual Board Certified in Family Law and Civil Appellate Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization, Chris...

Frank is an Of Counsel at Cotten Schmidt, L.L.P. and is licensed to practice before all Texas state courts, U.S. District Court Northern District Of Texas, U.S. Court of Appeals-Fifth Circuit. He is certified to serve as a mediator and arbitrator, has tried hundreds of cases before both the bench and to juries, and successfully mediated and arbitrated numerous disputes.

His employment before law school in the construction industry and in...

Daniel Dower was born in Dallas, Texas in 1972. He graduated from the Texas Academy of Math & Science at University of North Texas before moving on to complete a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration at University of Texas at Dallas, a Master’s degree in Business Administration from South Methodist University, and Juris Doctor from Southern Methodist University School of Law.

Daniel has a long career as a financial executive, including a long tenure as CFO for CHI Investment Corporation, a local real estate investment company. He also served as President of Boo Koo Beverages, Inc. and engaged in...

Mark Underwood is the owner of Underwood Law Office, Inc. He makes the world safer by representing victims needlessly injured by others.

His cases have ranged from the catastrophic, including: (1) the 2010 Upper Big Branch coal mine explosion that killed 29 coal miners where he represented 11 miners that suffered brain injuries; (2) the 2013 West TX Fertilizer Plant Explosion that killed 15 and injured 3300 where he represented 185 victims; (3) the 2014 Freedom Industries MCHM chemical spill that poisoned the water for 300,000 people in Charleston, WV where he represented six of 14 class representatives in the...

J. MICHAEL McBRIDE has helped businesses and individuals through bankruptcy for 34 years. His firm handles business reorganization, Chapter 11 and Chapter 7 bankruptcy and represents creditors in Chapter 13 bankruptcy, foreclosure defense, collections, arbitration and mediation, as well as related federal court litigation. After graduating from Emory University and SMU Law School, Michael clerked for a Federal District Court Judge before entering the private practice.

Michael has authored many articles, seminar papers and a book entitled Purchase and Sale of Assets in Bankruptcy, 2nd Ed., John Wiley & Sons, Inc., and authored the Advanced Chapter 11 Bankruptcy Practice,...

I work with clients to help them succeed, whether this involves setting up a new business, working with them to understand and comply with complicated federal and state laws, developing their estate plan and preparing the necessary documents, or helping them resolve their firearm legal issues.

I can work with you by providing the following legal services:

(1) Business Law: Work with businesses owners to plan their organization, develop the legal documents necessary to get their business started, and address their ongoing legal concerns

(2) Regulatory Compliance: Work with business owners to help them understand and comply with statutory and regulatory requirements so...

Jack Ternan's practice includes extensive experience in commercial litigation, business litigation, arbitration, appeals and appellate, corporate litigation, real estate litigation, breach of contract, open government litigation, partnership / business divorce disputes, and other civil litigation. Mr. Ternan also has experience in advising businesses and individuals on how to resolve or settle disputes without litigation. Jack Ternan grew up in Plano, Texas, where he currently resides with his wife and sons. Prior to starting the Ternan Law Firm, Mr. Ternan was a partner at Bickel & Brewer, now known as Brewer, Attorneys & Counselors. He has been...

Sharon M. Easley is a skilled divorce mediator and family law attorney. Having more than 30 years of legal experience, Attorney Easley vigorously works to help her clients resolve their legal goals without suing each other, without fighting, and without expensive lawyers. Located in Plano, Texas, Sharon offers free consultations to potential clients. For peaceful and affordable mediation services, call 469-406-4320.

"S. Rafe Foreman is the 2021 recipient of the Lifetime Achievement Award presented each year at the prestigious Educating Advocacy Teachers conference held at Stetson University School of Law. Rafe, a partner in Hutchison & Foreman PLLC, has been representing people who have been wrongfully accused, discriminated against, and/or physically and emotionally injured, since 1988. He is a trial lawyer, consultant and professor,...

Kyle Mathis is the Chief Operating Officer at McCormick Law Firm. He has settled over $20 million worth of personal injury cases and is known for the volume and complexity of cases he has settled over his career. Clients have referred to Mr. Mathis as “professional and patient” and praised his ability to resolve cases in a timely manner. Prior to joining McCormick Law, Mr. Mathis worked for a large firm based in San Antonio as both a manager and litigation attorney. Mr. Mathis received his Juris Doctorate from the University of Alabama School of Law in 2013, and also...

Brian Corrigan is a dedicated board certified criminal defense attorney who has devoted himself to representing individuals who have been accused, investigated, or charged with State or Federal Crimes.

Corrigan has tried over 150 jury trials and handled several thousand felony and misdemeanor cases. Vast experience and trial experience in nearly every crime in the Texas Penal Code coupled with intimate understanding of every level of the criminal justice has resulted in repeated dismissals, plea reductions, acquittals, and dropped charges for Corrigan's clients.

Client after client discovers that Corrigan can often drastically minimize or eliminate negative consequences. Corrigan has particularly...

Cagney McCormick zealously represents injured plaintiffs across the United States. He is the only Personal Injury attorney in Texas to be licensed in at least 7 states and one federal district. Mr. McCormick is a native of the South Dallas area growing up in Ellis County. He attended the University of Texas at Austin, and graduated in three years with dual degrees in Government and American Studies. After graduation, Mr. McCormick joined Dell Inc. where he quickly became a top sales representative in the company’s non-commercial department. He attended evening classes at St. Mary’s School of Law in San...

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.

Attorney Jeffrey Beltz established The Beltz Law firm with one thing in mind, “to provide affordable and effective legal service when it counts the most.” This goal has become our driving force as a law firm.

We understand that searching for an attorney is something that you would rather not have to do. We also understand that if you have begun your search to find the right attorney, that there are many choices out there with firms promising you everything under the sun to try to get your business. We respect our clients more than that. Being involved in litigation is...

Described by one of Texas' premier law firms as a "real go-getter who is tenacious and effective," Barry consistently ranks as a favorite choice among individuals and small businesses confronted with workplace disputes. In 2006, Barry earned the distinction of being named as one of D Magazine's “Best Lawyers under 40 in Dallas." Texas lawyers named Barry a “Texas Super Lawyer Rising Star” in 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, and 2013. He is named a "Texas Super Lawyer" for Employment Litigation - Plaintiffs for 2014, 2015, 2016 and 2017. In 2016 and 2017, D Magazine recognized...

For over two decades, Robert "Tim" Tate has dedicated himself to providing competent and trustworthy representation for victims of injuries throughout the state of Texas. Chosen by D Magazine as one of the Best Lawyers in Dallas, Tim is known for maximizing his clients' cases. Tim's mission in every case is to get the defendant's insurance company to pay top dollar for his client's medical expenses, lost wages, and pain and suffering. Tim Tate is licensed as an Attorney at Law by the Supreme Court of Texas. Additionally, Tim is a member of the American Association for Justice and the...

Our practice is focused on advising and representing startups, small business owners, and privately held corporations. Our services encompass business formation, corporate and LLC compliance, contract writing, reviewing, and negotiating, as well as trademark registration and maintenance. We pride ourselves in helping clients protect their business interests through personalized legal counsel and representation.

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...

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...