Rio Vista Appeals & Appellate Lawyers

Adam Lewis was born in Clear Lake, Texas. Due to his father’s employment in the oil and gas industry, Adam moved to various places such as Louisiana, Nigeria, Scotland, and England. After graduating high school in England, Adam returned to his roots to attend Texas Tech University. While there, Adam pursued History and Political Science before receiving his diploma in 2008. After graduation, he went to Houston, Texas, where he worked in numerous legal industries such as pharmaceutical litigation and litigation support and technology.

Adam’s career choices led him to Park City, UT, where he worked in the legal department of...

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...

Mr. Freeman, a dual-credentialed attorney-CPA, author, law professor, and trial attorney, is the founding and managing member of Freeman Law, PLLC. He represents clients in litigation and disputes, with a particular focus on federal and state tax controversies, as well as white-collar and financial disputes, both civil and criminal. He also advises and assists clients with tax and regulatory compliance, including domestic and international tax and regulatory reporting requirements. Recent litigation experience includes serving as trial counsel in a criminal tax evasion and conspiracy jury trial in the Federal District Court for the United States Virgin Islands. In...

For more than 20 years, Attorney Jeffrey C. Grass has committed his life to safeguarding the rights and futures of those who have been accused of crimes. Due to his steadfast commitment to judiciary work, Attorney Grass has representation clients before the Court of Appeals and the Supreme Court of Texas. His successes have led him to an inclusion among the Top 100 Trial Lawyers by the National Trial Lawyers Association as well as the 10 Best for Client Satisfaction by the American Institute of Criminal Law Attorneys. Before founding the Law Offices of Jeffrey C. Grass, he served as...

For the first 7 years of his career, Philip engaged in a general civil trial practice, with an emphasis on personal injury defense and commercial litigation cases. In personal injury litigation, Philip defended businesses and individuals in cases involving premises liability, products liability, motor vehicle accidents, and general negligence claims. In commercial litigation, he defended businesses in cases involving claims for breach of contract, negligent misrepresentation, and insurance coverage disputes.

In 2008, Philip turned his attention away from representing corporations, insurance companies and insureds, and began focusing on family law. Since then, Philip has handled hundreds of family law...

A former court of appeals briefing attorney, Dallas appellate lawyer Chad Ruback devotes his practice to handling appeals and trial court motions likely to be at issue on appeal.

An attorney with more than thirty-four years' experience in domestic and international trademark, copyright, licensing, unfair competition, anti-counterfeiting and mass media law, with a broad legal background, including active practice before state and federal administrative agencies, United States District Courts, United States Courts of Appeals, and the Supreme Court of the United States.

Attorney Camille Knight focuses her practice on Federal Criminal and Civil Law matters. She has represented individuals and companies in investigations and dispositions pre-indictment. She has also represented individuals and companies in criminal proceedings post-indictment, through trial, to appeals and post-conviction litigation. Call today for a consultation.

We are tough and practical regardless of the type of case that you bring to our office. In more than one consult, we find other attorneys or law firms offering services that the law simply doesn't allow, or that the client may not actually need. We pride ourselves on helping client's find practical, cost effective solutions. However, we are always ready to take a case to trial when needed. It is this balance of tough, but fair, that allows us to assert effective advocacy for all of our clients. We proudly serve clients in Kaufman...

As one of the founding partners at Lyons & Simmons, LLP, Attorney Michael Lyons is dedicated to providing top-tier legal services for each and every one of his clients. Currently, he handles a wide range of cases in several practice areas, including those that involve personal injury, products liability, professional liability, wrongful death, and complex business disputes. Before committing his life to trial work, Lyons attended The University of Texas where he achieved his Bachelor of Arts degree. Following his undergraduate studies, he attended South Texas College of Law where he achieved his Juris Doctorate, graduating cum laude and as a...

James P. Whalen is the owner of Whalen Law Office in Frisco, Texas.

James graduated from Southern Methodist University School of Law in May 1995 and was admitted to the Texas Bar in November 1995 and is admitted to practice in the federal courts of the Eastern, Northern, Western and Southern Districts of Texas, Northern District of Illinois, as well as the 5th Circuit Court of Appeals and the United States Supreme Court. James has been Board Certified in Criminal Law since 2002 and has been Board Certified in Criminal Appellate Law since 2017. Mr. Whalen practices exclusively in federal...

Alex has represented clients in criminal and civil cases in every level of trial court in Texas as well as in Federal District Court. He has also successfully represented clients in front of Texas Appellate Courts and the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit. Before opening his own firm, Alex worked for one of the largest law firms in Texas where he litigated multi-million dollar business and commercial cases. Before that, he was an Assistant District Attorney in Tyler, Texas, where he was appointed Chief Misdemeanor Prosecutor by the end of his first year on the...

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A no-nonsense technician; a grinder’s mentality. Mr. McCorquodale handles trials and appeals. Sandy has been bringing his unique combination of experience, skill, humor, and attitude to clients in Texas for more than 40 years with a core belief that a straightforward, honest analysis and execution will always trump over tough talk and empty promises. He represents clients throughout Texas in lawsuits involving personal injuries, wrongful death, traumatic brain injuries, financial disputes, insurance coverage, lawyers’ professional liability, accounting malpractice, contract claims, employment claims, hurricane claims, workers’ compensation claims, explosion claims, fraud and misrepresentation, fiduciary liability under ERISA, securities fraud, directors’ and officers’...

Attorney Jesse Hoffman joined McCathern, PLLC in 2011 from the Texas Attorney General’s Office and now has a thriving business litigation and appellate practice with McCathern, PLLC.

Mr. Hoffman represents some of the most promising and successful businesses in the nation, and is routinely recognized for his accomplishments by both clients and respected legal publications. He specializes in Civil, Business & Employment Litigation, and serves as Outside General Counsel for corporate clients. Mr. Hoffman is licensed to practice in all Texas State Courts, all Federal District Courts in Texas, and in the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals.

Mr. Hoffman earned his bachelor’s...

Charles McGarry is a sole practitioner in McKinney, Texas. The main areas of his practice are civil trials and appeals and entertainment law. He has been board certified in Civil Appellate Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization since 1989.

Charles graduated with High Honors in Philosophy from the State University of New York at Binghamton in 1979, and from the University of Texas School of Law in 1982. Upon graduation, he clerked for Hon. Bill Stephens at the Fifth District Court of Appeals of Texas in Dallas, the state’s largest and busiest appellate court. Ten years later, he received...

In 2020, I left a large national law firm to open the Law Office of Andrew D. Thomas. I was frustrated with the limitations of big law and believed there was a better way to practice law. I started the Law Office of Andrew D. Thomas so I could provide exceptional legal service with small town values at prices real people can afford.

We are a client-services firm. We provide honest and accurate assessments of clients' legal needs. We keep clients informed each step of the way and promptly respond to all inquiries. We appropriately staff and work our cases. We...

Experienced business and employment litigator. Also advise and handle construction and business matters. Named a Texas Super Lawyer in Employment Law. Handle state and federal cases in Texas and in other jurisdictions. Admitted to practice in all federal districts in Texas, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit, and U.S. Supreme Court.

I handle all types of civil appeals and assist solo and small firm trial counsel with their cases doing briefing, preparation of the jury charge, motions and motions for summary judgment, and motions for new trial. I have orally argued cases before half of the Courts of Appeal in Texas as well as both the Supreme Court of Texas and the Court of Criminal Appeals. Having graduated from the Wharton Business School, my business background is often helpful in my appeal of cases. I like to work with trial counsel in developing the appellate issues and strategy and prefer to...

Dan concentrates on helping people with trial and appeal of criminal cases from all trial courts in Texas, including his home county of Kaufman. Dan also helps clients with postconviction writs. Dan graduated from Baylor Law School in 1986 and began his career in the Kaufman County District Attorney's office and then moving into private practice in the 1990's.

Mr. Clint Broden is board certified in the area of criminal law and criminal appellate. His practice is limited to criminal defense work. He has received an "AV" rating from Martindale Hubbell, the highest rating available. He was voted by his peers as a "Super Lawyer" in criminal defense from 2004 - Current. From 2011 - 2013, D Best named him a "best attorney" in Dallas in the field of criminal defense. Although he handles all types of criminal cases, Mr. Broden specializes in complex, criminal cases in federal court at both the trial and appellate level. He...

Paul Grinke is Managing Partner of McCathern’s office at The Star in Frisco, Texas. Mr. Grinke has broad experience on a national level, litigating complex commercial and catastrophic event claims from both sides of the docket. He has successfully litigated commercial breach of contract, fiduciary duty, and employment covenant claims. In addition, Mr. Grinke prosecutes and defends claims involving personal injury, wrongful death, and disastrous property damage arising from construction defect, product defect, trucking, and liquor liability.

Mr. Grinke leads McCathern’s Construction Defect, Product Liability and related Fire Litigation practices. He has particular expertise in counseling institutional clients involved in tragic...

Comprehensive Family Law Practice including divorce, custody, and support matters Trained and experienced in collaborative law process and mediation but also willing and able to litigate those cases where necessary. Principal office in Rockwall County. Dallas office by appointment only. As the founder of the Eaker Law Firm, Rockwall attorney David M. Eaker provides legal counsel in divorce and a variety of family law situations. Since 1999, he has been licensed to practice law in the state of Texas. Mr. Eaker’s work over the years has led to him being recognized by his peers with...

The Law Office of Carrie T. Schilling can guide you help you prepare for your family's future; from a simple will to a full estate package. She is also ready to represent you in cases involving civil appeals and family law. She provides affordable representation without compromising quality. If you are facing a legal problem and are in need representation, don’t delay. Waiting to seek legal advice frequently exacerbates the complexity and cost of the issue.

Ms. Schilling graduated from Texas A&M at Galveston in 1999 and received a Juris Doctorate from California...

Mr. Moster heads the Firm’s Oil & Gas Law Practice at our office in Midland – Odessa at the Claydesta Center (pictured below) in addition to its Intellectual Property practice with an emphasis on Artificial Intelligence. He has represented top computer scientists in the field. Mr. Moster’s experience over 33 years as an AV-rated lawyer is multifaceted. He commenced his practice as a business and litigation attorney for the U.S. Department of Commerce during the Reagan and Bush administrations focusing on industrial projects in excess of $1 Billion. He has represented Oil & Gas companies in diversified areas from production to...

David P. Herrick founded the Dallas, Texas law firm of Herrick & Associates, P.C. in 1997. Herrick's practice involves the defense of mass tort, products liability, and pharmaceutical claims and the resolution of commercial disputes at both the trial and appellate levels, particularly cases involving Daubert objections to the admissibility of "junk science" expert testimony. In addition to serving as national Daubert counsel in mass torts such as the asbestos and silicone breast implant litigations, Herrick served as trial counsel and/or handled all legal/appellate issues in more than 25 jury trials that went to verdict. Herrick also...

I built this firm upon the ideals of equality, respect, honor and pride. I believe that actions speak louder than words and I should treat people the way I want to be treated. My mother once told me that God gave us two ears and a mouth for a reason…we should listen twice as much as we speak. I try to apply these concepts in my practice to provide better service to our Clients. I received my Juris Doctor from Texas Wesleyan University School of Law (a/k/a Texas A&M School of Law), my Bachelor of Arts from University of Texas-Austin...

Attorney Eric Calhoun has been practicing law in Dallas, Texas and other jurisdictions for over thirty years. Mr. Calhoun is licensed to practice law in the states of Texas, California, New York, Illinois and Oklahoma. He has been rated AV-Preeminent® by Martindale-Hubbell’s national peer review process for over fifteen years. Only attorneys who achieve the highest level of professional excellence rating by their peers receive an AV-Preeminent® rating. Mr. Calhoun’s practice areas include: Business litigation and commercial disputes Fair Housing Act Litigation Multi-state litigation and out of state clients Mr. Calhoun is a member of the Dallas Trial Lawyers Association, the American Association for...

Professional Expertise: Since August of 2007, Jeffrey’s primary area of practice has been in real estate litigation, primarily in residential landlord-tenant disputes. Jeffrey has extensive experience with real estate litigation claims involving common law and statutory fraud, fraud by non-disclosure, negligent misrepresentation, and alleged violations of the Texas Consumer Protection – Deceptive Trade Practices Act (DTPA). In addition, Jeffrey has handled numerous business and consumer litigation matters as well as debt collection actions, including writs of execution and garnishment. Jeffrey has handled more than 1,500 cases ranging from municipal court to the Supreme Court of Texas In the...