Plum Business Lawyers

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...

My chief passion is to revolutionize the way legal services are delivered, particularly intellectual property (IP) and technology law. I am an evangelist for change in how law firms are structured to provide a different kind of experience for not only clients, but also professionals in the legal industry. One of my greatest career achievements is our firm twice winning honors as one of the best places to work in Dallas, as recognized by the Dallas Business Journal in 2010 and 2011. As part of this mission, we have embraced conscious capitalism (sometimes called purposeful capitalism) and...

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...

I have over 25 years of experience as a litigator and am a former national co-chair of Littler Mendelson’s Unfair Competition and Trade Secrets Practice Group. From employment disputes to trade secret protection, wrongful competition, business mediation and litigation, and drafting and enforcement of non-compete agreements, I have truly seen it all.

I have dealt with high-profile cases that give me unique and unparalleled expertise and insight. Combined with my one-of-a-kind talent for creative problem solving and “out of the box” thinking, I am able to craft successful resolutions to complex legal problems.

Mr.Gilman is licensed to practice law in the state of Texas (since May 2005), and the Southern Federal District of Texas (since October 2005). Mr. Gilman holds a Bachelor of Science in Marine Transportation from Texas A&M University in 1996. He also possesses a United States Coast Guard Merchant Marine Officer’s License (Third Mate, Unlimited Tonnage). After graduating from Texas A&M, Mr. Gilman worked on the waterfront in the Port of Houston, where he served as in-house Port Captain and Stevedore Superintendent for Gulf Stream Marine, Inc., one of the largest break-bulk general cargo stevedores in the Gulf Coast Region....

Levi G. McCathern, II is widely recognized as one of the premier litigation lawyers in Texas. He is Board Certified in both Civil Trial Law and Labor and Employment Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization, a double certification held by only 26 of the 87,000 attorneys in Texas.

Mr. McCathern specializes in catastrophic damage litigation and is frequently summoned to defend specialized, high-damage claims, including all types of commercial litigation. In addition, he has served as lead counsel for numerous jury trials and is regularly called upon to provide legal consultation to companies throughout the country.

Mr. McCathern serves as...

Brandon J. Grable is an Attorney based in San Antonio, Texas, and represents Clients all over Texas. Brandon runs his practice by one simple, time-tested rule: treat every client like family. He represents his clients as if they were his own mother or child. Brandon brings with him what is not found on a resume-grit, small town values, and humble beginnings. Brandon began his path at 17-years-old when he skipped his high school graduation in small town Arizona so he could attend basic training for the United States Army. He served in the Army honorably for 10 years as a Non-commissioned...

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...

Lic. Atty. Texas 1963; Mediator since 1992; CLE Instructor; former: Municipal Judge; Assoc. Dist. Judge; City Atty; City Secretary; Bar Pres. 2 Bar Associations; Board of several Bar Associations.; Published author; Pres. several Civic Assoc., religious leader; national award winning writer; nominated for Texas Artist of the Year; Public Speaker; Board Chairman, Curator and Gen. Counsel non-profit Proctor Museum of Natural Science; expert witness on attorney's fees and ethics, and on Paleontology and natural science in general; & Public Speaker.

Jim Dunnam is a Board Certified Specialist in both Civil Trial Law and Family Law. Jim was born and has spent his entire life in Waco. He graduated from Baylor University in 1986 with a Bachelor of Business Administration degree and from Baylor Law School in 1987 with a Juris Doctor degree. Since being licensed to practice law in 1988, Jim has worked as a member of Dunnam & Dunnam, where he is a partner. Jim was named Young Lawyer of the Year by Baylor University in 2001. Among other positions, Jim has served on...

Ross Russell is an attorney focusing on arbitration, mediation and providing other ADR services, as well as business law, real estate law, and estate planning. Ross is licensed in multiple jurisdictions and is able to assist in any situation a client might have. Give him a call!

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.

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...

B.A., University of Texas Austin (Plan II Honors)

J.D., New York University School of Law

Business Essentials Certificate ("Mini-MBA"), University of North Carolina Kenan-Flagler Business School

Jennifer Nichols is a Beaumont, Texas estate planning attorney and business attorney with more than 15 years of experience representing individuals, businesses, and business owners. Jennifer has been Board Certified in Estate Planning and Probate since 2012, and is a licensed CPA. She and her team are honest, competent, and approachable. J Nichols Law helps individuals, businesses, and business owners conquer today’s obstacles and prevent tomorrow’s problems. We guide our clients through legal processes and offer personalized solutions to meet clients where they are and accomplish their objectives. We offer flat fee options for certain types and levels of our services. Contact...

A native of Commerce and Temple, Texas, Attorney Paul F. Wieneskie brings over 30 years of practice experience to Bailey & Galyen, with an emphasis on civil appeals, municipal law (representing cities or private citizens), economic development concerns, and land use and planning. He has been board-certified in civil appellate law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization since 1994, an honor accorded to less than one in every ten lawyers in the state of Texas. He is also AV-rated by his colleagues in the legal profession under Martindale-Hubbell’s Peer Review Rating System®* (since 1997). Paul has successfully represented clients...

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,...

Frustrated by big-city lawyers who charge high fees and give impersonal service? I've been practicing law in the DFW area since 1985 and am committed to giving you personal, affordable service. I've been helping businesses from the corner store to Fortune 100 corporations and individuals of moderate to substantial means with their commercial law needs since 1980. I promise you 100% personal service. When you hire John Leslie | PLLC, you work directly with me, and not with a paralegal or clerk. For my business clients, my goal is to provide...

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...

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...

Protect yourself and your family with over 40 years of experience in and out of the courtroom. At Steven R. Guy & Associates PLLC, you will get a team dedicated to listening to your needs and achieving your goals. From family law to personal injury law and estate planning, our team is here to help. Steven R. Guy is board-certified in Personal Injury and Civil Trial Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization. He has also been recognized as a Civil Trial Advocate by the National Board of Trial Advocacy. Additionally, Martindale-Hubbell has rated him AV for preeminent legal...

Seven year Attorney, former prosecutor, experience in oil and gas with the largest natural gas company in North America.

Before opening Goff Law, PLLC, Mr. Goff practiced with a prominent personal injury defense litigation firm in Dallas. In his time fighting on behalf of the biggest insurance companies in Texas, Mr. Goff learned what insurance adjusters value most: giving you as little as you deserve until they are forced to. Mr. Goff has the unique perspective of knowing how the insurance companies value your doctors, your injuries, their risk, and your future. Let us handle your past and work with you on your future.

Chris Newsom has engaged in a tax planning and controversy, business transactions, estate planning and non-profit organizations law practice since 1995. He has been Board Certified in Tax Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization since 2005. He has counseled businesses and individuals on federal and state tax issues. Chris has advised clients on "choice of entity" issues and formed all types of business entities. He has represented taxpayers in audits and disputes with the IRS and Texas Comptroller. He has represented companies in numerous mergers and acquisitions by preparing the various agreements and state filings. He has prepared...

With experience spanning the insurance industry, a large Dallas law firm, and the federal government, Timothy brings a unique set of skills to his client's legal needs. He founded Evergreen Law PLLC with a commitment to integrity, transparent and responsive client communication, tech-enabled solutions, upfront pricing, and a passionate commitment to understanding each client's particular situation. Contact Evergreen Law for your free consultation today.

I help people navigate the legal system, often on a contingent-fee basis. I have over 34 years of experience handling trials, arbitrations and mediations, and appeals.

At Colbert Law Group PLLC, we understand that taking on legal challenges can be daunting, and we are here to help. Our team will work with you every step of the way to ensure that you have a clear understanding of your rights and options. We promise to provide consistent commitment and dedicated assistance so that you can rest assured knowing that you are in good hands. At Colbert Law Group PLLC, we have been representing clients in Texas and Oklahoma since 1992. Our experienced team will work with you one-on-one to ensure that your rights are protected and that you...

Albin Yates Balius Roach believes in aggressively preserving the truth for our clients while advancing the integrity of the profession. We also recognize that we cannot successfully cast a positive vision for our clients’ futures without possessing one for ourselves. The attorneys, paralegals and support staff of Albin Yates Balius Roach have chosen to commit their time and talent to the firm because we believe in the firm’s priorities and its future.

I have been practicing law since 2004. Prior to earning my law degree, I owned and operated a popular nightclub in South Tampa. I graduated from Stetson University College of Law in 2002 with my law degree. The following year, I earned a certificate in International Intellectual Property Law from Tulane Law School and graduated with honors with a Master of Law (LL.M.) in International and Business Law from Stetson University College of Law. I am admitted to practice law in Texas and have taken an oath before the Texas Bar to uphold its Code of Ethics. Additionally, I am a...

Jennette E. DePonte is a Partner at the McCathern office in Frisco, Texas. Mrs. DePonte has an extensive litigation and trial background, having tried numerous cases in state and federal courts in Texas. Her practice focuses on litigation involving employer-employee relations. Specifically, she has litigated tort and non-subscriber claims, employment-related torts, ERISA claims, discrimination, harassment and retaliation claims, wage and hour claims and collective actions, and civil rights claims under state and federal law.

Mrs. DePonte has defended national and regional employers in a wide range of employment-related issues, represented employers before numerous federal and state agencies, and handled trials and...

Klint focuses his practice in the area of family law, business law, and other areas. Klint has helped hundreds of clients with family and domestic needs.

In addition, Klint assisted clients with complex business contractual matters and aiding in corporate structuring and prevailed in many mid to large scale civil lawsuits in the areas of franchise, consumer issues, and failed business ventures.

Klint received his J.D. from Texas A&M University School of Law. While in law school, Klint interned for the Dallas County District Attorney’s Office and the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. Klint earned a Bachelor of Business Administration...

Hunter Sargent is an experienced attorney who has been licensed to practice law in Texas since 2014. He is the founder and managing attorney of Hunter Sargent, PLLC, quickly growing the firm into Denton's premier estate planning law firm. Hunter focuses his practice entirely on estate planning and business planning. Hunter obtained his law degree from Texas A&M School of Law in 2014. After graduating from law school, Hunter began his legal career by working as an attorney in Denton, where he gained extensive experience in estate planning and business law. He then founded his own law firm, Hunter Sargent, PLLC,...

Candace received her Juris Doctorate from Loyola University and has been an attorney for over 20 years. She is admitted and licensed to practice in all Texas and Louisiana Courts and over 15 Federal Jurisdictions including the United States Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals. Candace's practice areas include: Real Estate Law (including real estate investors), Landlord/Tenant Law, Business set-up and governance, Contracts, Collections, Creditor's Rights, Asset Protection, Estate Planning, Probate and Successions. She is excited about helping her clients resolve legal matters as quickly as possible. Sometimes, all it takes is a phone call. Other times, may involve going to...

I am realizing my dream. At five years old, I decided to be a lawyer and since then, I never wanted to do anything else. The law is my element- where I feel comfortable, confident, and bold. It challenges me to think beyond the accepted limits and boundaries and pushes me toward constant improvement. Over the last decade, I have been blessed to work with some of the best lawyers and greatest corporate families in North Texas and Southern Oklahoma, including more than six years in-house with Texoma Medical Center and the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma. I was born and...

Troy Hornsby has been involved in over 250 appellate proceedings including civil and criminal appeals to Texas, Federal and Arkansas Courts of Appeals. He also has extensive experience in complex probate litigation matters.

Divorces, Child Support, Child Custody, Visitation Modification, AG cases, Child Protective Service Cases, Contracts, Business, Negotiations, Mediations, Documents Preparation, Wills, Estate Planning and Elder Documents.

Undeniably Qualified After graduating Texas Tech School of Law in 1997, Judge Hicks opened his own office, the Law Office of Bill D. Hicks outside of Austin. In 1998, he closed that practice and moved to El Paso, Texas where he joined the 34th Judicial District Attorney's Office. Judge Hicks served the people of El Paso, Hudspeth, and Culberson Counties, for 12 1/2 years as an Assistant District Attorney. During his time with the D.A.'s office, he was cross-designated as a Special Assistant United States Attorney from 2003-2008. He prosecuted everything from Class C misdemeanors to Capital Murders. In 2010 a vacancy opened...

David Rothweil is an associate attorney at Sul Lee Law Firm, supporting the firm’s business litigation and transactional practices. David combines his past work experience, analytical thinking, active listening, and advocacy skills to work with clients to obtain the best possible outcome. He also assists various types of businesses with their needs involving formation, operation, and governance. He represents buyers and sellers in stock and asset purchase transactions. David began practicing after passing the 2021 Uniform Bar Examination in Texas. His past civil litigation experience includes commercial auto/trucking liability, premise liability, liquor liability, general negligence, medical malpractice, and professional liability. He is...