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Arturo C. Aguilar
Waco, TX Business Law Attorney
Free ConsultationBusiness, Construction and Personal Injury
University of Houston Law Center
Art Aguilar was born and raised in south Texas. He worked his way up from extremely humble beginnings, working his way through high school in minimum wage jobs, and having to deal with all the legal barriers that the common person experiences.
After serving honorably in the US Army, and having taught at the high school level, Art learned the value of hard work. He believes that hard work beats talent every single time. Because of his commitment, determination, and integrity, Art now represents publicly traded multi-billion-dollar entities.
Art is not only bilingual, fully capable of communicating in Spanish...
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Ross B. Russell
Waco, TX Business Law Lawyer with 8 years of experience
Business, Arbitration & Mediation, Real Estate and Securities
Texas A&M University School of Law
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!
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James Dunnam
Waco, TX Business Law Lawyer with 35 years of experience
Free ConsultationBusiness, Divorce, IP and Securities
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...
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Hayes Fuller III
Waco, TX Business Law Lawyer with 44 years of experience
Free ConsultationBusiness, Arbitration & Mediation, Environmental and Personal Injury
Attorney L. Hayes Fuller is President of Naman, Howell, Smith & Lee, PLLC, and leads the Waco location of the firm. His personal practice encompasses both litigation and mediation (alternative dispute resolution). Litigation covers a broad range of focuses, but his practice includes all civil trial types, including vehicular/premises/insurance/product liability, personal injury, torts, and wrongful death cases. His most recent work has been defending multiple parties in a complex class action case, as well as toxic tort cases involving asbestos. As his practice continues to grow in scope, the businesses and individuals of Waco, Texas can depend on President/Attorney...
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Russell D. Hunt
Waco, TX Business Law Lawyer with 45 years of experience
Business, Animal, Criminal Defense and IP
Baylor Law School
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R. Scott Peden
Waco, TX Business Law Attorney with 33 years of experience
Business, Entertainment & Sports and IP
Baylor Law School
After 25 years as a corporate attorney and executive, I am very familiar with all aspects of business law and helping businesses grow. In addition, I have been a professional musician for over 30 years and understand exactly the legal challenges that musicians face in the industry. Plus, I've been in the courtroom as well. Ultimately, when diplomacy fails, you have to be ready to fight and I am happy to go up against whoever your adversary may be. However, litigation is expensive and often unnecessary with the right advice. If you are looking for...
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Danny Clark Wash
Waco, TX Business Law Lawyer with 53 years of experience
Business, Civil Rights, Employment and Personal Injury
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David Schleicher
Waco, TX Business Law Lawyer with 33 years of experience
Free ConsultationBusiness, Administrative and Employment
Baylor Law School
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Richard H Fair
Waco, TX Business Law Lawyer
Business, Probate, Real Estate and Trademarks
Texas A&M University School of Law
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James M. (Duke) Johnston, Jr.
Waco, TX Business Law Attorney with 29 years of experience
Free ConsultationBusiness, IP and Trademarks
Texas Southern University Thurgood Marshall School of Law
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Michael Dooley
Waco, TX Business Law Lawyer
(254) 284-0093
Ext. 007
4808 Lakeshore Dr
Waco, TX 76710
Business, Collections, Estate Planning and Immigration
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Douglas Scott Cain
Cleburne, TX Business Law Lawyer with 23 years of experience
Business, Appeals, Construction and Estate Planning
Voted Johnson County's #1 lawyer or law firm for 5 years, Scott is a general practice attorney with an emphasis on civil litigation, trial and appeals. He has handled many jury trials and appeals covering areas that include real estate, oil & gas and business transactions. Scott also currently serves as Mayor of Cleburne. In addition to litigation and trial, the attorneys at Cain & Associates handle transactional matters ranging from estate planning and wills to real estate transactions and corporate matters. The firm's areas of practice include real estate, probate, oil & gas, business and contract.
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Jeffrey Scott Davis
Cleburne, TX Business Law Attorney with 29 years of experience
Free ConsultationBusiness, Appeals, Bankruptcy and Construction
I was born and raised in Abilene, Texas, having attended, and graduationg from, Abilene Christian School all 12 grades. I went on to get a BBA in Accounting from ABilene Christian University before going to law school at Texas Tech University School of Law.
After graduating law school I started working for Isaac M. Castro in Hamlin, Texas. In 1999 I was made a partner in the new law firm Castrro & Davis, L.L.P. Subsequently, in August 2000, I moved to Cleburne, Texas, and went to work as in-house counsel for gimmeabid.com, then located in Dallas, Texas....
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Brooke Jordan Daves
Waxahachie, TX Business Law Lawyer with 21 years of experience
(972) 938-2910
791 North Highway 77
Suite 501C-197
Waxahachie, TX 75165
Business, Estate Planning and Real Estate
Harvard Law School
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Michael Keith Bradley
Cleburne, TX Business Law Attorney with 30 years of experience
Free ConsultationBusiness, Arbitration & Mediation, Construction and Consumer
Texas Tech University School of Law
Keith is a general practice attorney with an emphasis on Real Estate , Energy, Civil Litigation and Trials. Keith has handled numerous jury trials, bench trials and appeals ranging from Real Estate, Energy, Medical Malpractice, Criminal, Military and Business transactions.
Bradley Law Firm also handles transactional matters ranging from Estate Planning, Wills, Trusts, Real Estate, Title Opinions,Probate to Business and Contractual issues.
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Derek H. Davis
Woodway, TX Business Law Attorney with 49 years of experience
Business, Elder, Estate Planning and Tax
Baylor Law School
I have had two careers: one in law and one in academia. I am now practicing law part-time in Dallas,
Texas. My legal background is varied, covering most aspects of the general law practice: business
transactions and related work, including banking, taxation, contracts, corporate planning and finance; joint
ventures and partnerships; mergers and acquisitions; oil and gas; litigation; financial services; debt
collection; mortgages; secured transactions; bankruptcy; debt collection; law related to churches and
nonprofit organizations; social security disability; and real estate. Over time, I have represented more
than 100 nonprofit organizations. I also have extensive estate planning and probate experience and was
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Steven Thrasher
Richardson, TX Business Law Lawyer with 26 years of experience
Free ConsultationBusiness, IP, Patents and Trademarks
Baylor Law School
For over a decade, I've had the privilege of being a provider for many well known businesses, inventors, and institutions who, like you, want to protect their ideas and monetize their inventions. The proof is in the numbers – my clients have received hundreds of patents and millions of dollars in real world results.
Some of my clients, like Semantra and Advanced Search Labs, have used patents to receive angel investments and venture funding. Other clients, such as Lisa Lloyd and Lori Cheek, have appeared on Shark Tank, Ellen, Dr. Phil (for good reasons) and the Steve Harvey Show. Others...
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Andrew Rhoden
Dallas, TX Business Law Attorney
Free ConsultationBusiness, Employment, Entertainment & Sports and Estate Planning
American University Washington College of Law and Georgetown University Law Center
Andrew serves as a consultant for a wide variety of business sectors, from start-ups to Fortune 500 companies implementing procedures to safeguard them against litigation. He is a certified Association of Title IX Administrators (ATIXA) Level II Civil Rights Investigator and a certified Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Trainer. Andrew has developed training programs related to workplace harassment prevention; EEOC; COVID-19 safety; and diversity & inclusion. He served on a corporate transaction team that made national news in 2021 for finalizing the acquisition of a $2.3 billion all-cash transaction in Texas.
Due to the passing of family members in Andrew's life, he...
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Sul Lee
Dallas, TX Business Law Attorney with 13 years of experience
Business, Communications, IP and International
Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law Library - Yeshiva University and Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law
Sul Lee is dedicated to problem-solving and helping businesses prevent and overcome their legal issues. Sul Lee started her law firm in 2013 to translate her love of entrepreneurship, the law, and serving her local communicates and business owners. Helping small and medium businesses grow smart is Sul Lee’s commitment and passion in her business.
Sul Lee has worked hard, and her dedication to her fellow small and medium size business owners who conduct business in Texas is evident in her relationships (repeating business) and success rate on behalf of her clients. Ms. Lee takes the utmost pride in receiving repeat...
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Adrian Bower
Dallas, TX Business Law Lawyer with 11 years of experience
Free ConsultationBusiness, Energy, Insurance Claims and Personal Injury
St. Mary's University School of Law and Beihang University
Litigation:
Adrian represents clients in adversarial proceedings covering civil, criminal, and administrative matters. He has achieved favorable results in the form of jury/bench verdicts and relief being granted at each of these levels, including on appeals. Additionally, Adrian has been able to recover on offensive claims and defeat defensive claims simply by issuing letters, thus generating significant cost savings.
Energy:
Adrian cut his teeth in the oil and gas industry. He takes personal pride in having built his client base by identifying and recovering unpaid (or stolen) royalties. Those successes have led to Adrian taking over leasing operations for hundreds of thousands...
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Mike Regitz
Dallas, TX Business Law Attorney with 17 years of experience
Free ConsultationBusiness, IP, Patents and Trademarks
Southern Methodist University
RegitzMauck Mission: To provide value-based legal services to cost-conscious clients seeking high quality legal representation in intellectual property, cybersecurity, and data privacy matters and disputes.
Mike Regitz focuses his practice on intellectual property and technology disputes, counseling, and licensing.
As a Certified Information Privacy Professional (CIPP/US), Mike also assists firm clients with cybersecurity, data privacy, and cyber insurance coverage issues and disputes.
Mike is licensed to practice law in Texas and is admitted to various federal courts across the country. He is also registered to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, and his patent and trademark prosecution practice includes...
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Alan Abergel
Fort Worth, TX Business Law Lawyer with 18 years of experience
Business, IP, Real Estate and Securities
Univ of Maryland School of Law
Alan Abergel is an attorney licensed by both the State Bar of California and the State Bar of Texas.
My firm’s concentration is in the representation of entrepreneurs and their businesses. My firm provides transactional, regulatory, and administrative litigation services. My firm often acts as outside general counsel for its clients’ businesses. My firm serves many business industries including, lending, financial services, equipment leasing and finance, real estate, technology startups, professional services, music/entertainment, new media, fitness/wellness, manufacturing, restaurants, and apparel. As a Texas and California, business law firm, my firm...
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Jaime Victor Papa
Plano, TX Business Law Lawyer with 3 years of experience
Business and Estate Planning
University of Denver
Estate Planning:
I do things differently from other lawyers. I do not just give you a stack of documents. I advise and guide you to the best possible outcome for your family when you cannot be there for them yourself.
My firm represents Texas and Missouri families and individuals on matters involving estate planning, succession, wills, trusts, and asset protection.
I help you make the best planning decisions for your family and ensure that the estate plan you create with me will work when your loved ones need it most.
I have invested heavily in estate planning training and technology for my firm to...
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Richard Y. Cheng
Dallas, TX Business Law Attorney with 16 years of experience
Business, Administrative, Employment and Health Care
Nova Southeastern University
Richard Y. Cheng has an extensive healthcare law practice, with particular concentration representing skilled nursing facilities, assisted living facilities, home health agencies, community hospitals, hospices, and rehabilitation providers. Mr. Cheng counsels clients with respect to corporate transactions, healthcare regulatory and compliance matters, and administrative appeals. He has considerable experience representing clients involving Stark Law, Anti-kickback, HIPAA, HITECH Act, Medicare related transactions (e.g. CHOWs) licensure surveys, provider appeals before administrative law judges with the Office of Medicare Hearings and Appeals, Departmental Appeals Board, Civil Remedies Division and State Office of Administrative Appeals. Previously, Mr. Cheng was a shareholder at a...
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Christopher B. Henry
Denton, TX Business Law Attorney with 14 years of experience
Business, Bankruptcy, Probate 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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Simon Safir
Allen, TX Business Law Lawyer with 2 years of experience
Business, Animal, Arbitration & Mediation and Criminal Defense
University of Oklahoma College of Law and Florida A&M University College of Law
During law school, Simon interned with the Refugee and Immigrant Center for Education and Legal Services (RAICES) where he assisted families with release from detention centers, visa applications, and removal proceedings.
Simon interned as a Certified Legal Intern for the Legal Aid Society of the Orange County Bar Association and Florida A&M University College of Law Legal Clinic as a Guardian Ad Litem, representing the best interest of children inside and outside of the courts.
Simon also interned with a boutique law firm in Dallas, assisting their clients with commercial real estate, intellectual property, social media, tax planning, employment law, and...
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Jeff Trevillion Jr.
Dallas, TX Business Law Lawyer with 16 years of experience
Business, Cannabis Law, Tax and White Collar Crime
University of Oklahoma College of Law
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Is the IRS or state investigating you for possible tax evasion or non-payment? Perhaps you are being threatened or even arrested.
You don't need tax debt resolution, you need something a LOT stronger. You need the expert LEGAL REPRESENTATION of the CPA Lawyer.
Here we offer a smart Tax Controversy and Litigation focus that will protect your rights. Tax laws are complicated at best. Many good people are trying to do right, yet get accused of serious wrong doing.
Now YOU can have the expert legal representation you need from an experienced attorney...
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Timothy Soefje
Frisco, TX Business Law Attorney with 28 years of experience
(972) 922-8866
Skyhouse Frisco Station, Business Center
6633 John Hickman Prkwy, Suite 2312
Frisco, TX 75034
Business, Construction, Consumer and Personal Injury
South Texas College Of Law
• Dallas Office Chair. Professional liability litigation group, including the defense of architects, engineers, design professionals, lawyers, insurance brokers/agents, medical, and other miscellaneous professionals. • Counsel and represent attorneys on ethics and grievance ir. matters. • Represent defendants and corporate plaintiffs in complex construction and business litigation. • Defend product liability, premises liability, trucking, and auto insurance defense claims. • Outside legal consultant for OmniSure Consulting Group, LLP, a national risk management and loss control consulting group assisting national insurance carriers in the A&E and allied health professionals space. • Represent and consult with college-level coaches in contract negotiation, hiring & firing matters, internal compliance, corporate...
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Matthew S Tadlock
Grapevine, TX Business Law Attorney with 10 years of experience
Business, Estate Planning, Landlord Tenant and Real Estate
University of Vienna, University of Tulsa College of Law and University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law
Matthew Tadlock was born in Dallas, but raised in Fort Worth. He studied political science at Baylor University and proceeded to the University of Tulsa College of Law, which was a natural fit. His love of learning and travel lead him to study abroad in Ireland and Austria, where he was taught by the United States Supreme Court Justice Anthony Kennedy & studied European and International Business Law at the University of Vienna. Passionate about practicing law in Texas, Matt made is way back home so he could serve the community that had set him up so well...
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John Michael Mcbride
Fort Worth, TX Business Law Lawyer with 39 years of experience
Free ConsultationBusiness, Bankruptcy, Collections and Consumer
Southern Methodist University
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,...
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J. Jeffrey Springer
Denton, TX Business Law Lawyer with 37 years of experience
Free ConsultationBusiness and Personal Injury
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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Levi Glenn McCathern
Dallas, TX Business Law Attorney with 30 years of experience
Business, Appeals, Construction and IP
Baylor Law School
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...
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Reese W. Baker
Bryan, TX Business Law Lawyer with 44 years of experience
Free ConsultationBusiness, Bankruptcy and Foreclosure Defense
Southern Methodist University
Reese W. Baker is a partner in the firm of Baker & Associates in Houston, Texas. He is board certified by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization in Business Bankruptcy Law and he is also board certified by the American Board of Certification in Business Bankruptcy Law. Mr. Baker has participated in numerous national bankruptcies. He has also served as in-house counsel for Summa Corporation in Las Vegas, Nevada. Mr. Baker has acted as attorney in charge for debtors and lenders, has represented trustees, creditors committees and retiree committees, and been actively involved in successful reorganizations around the country. He...
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Jack Ternan
Plano, TX Business Law Attorney with 15 years of experience
Business, Appeals, Arbitration & Mediation and Construction
University of Texas - Austin
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...
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David M. Curtis
Dallas, TX Business Law Lawyer with 51 years of experience
Free ConsultationBusiness, Civil Rights 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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Brian J Elliott
Cedar Park, TX Business Law Lawyer with 26 years of experience
Free ConsultationBusiness, Communications, IP and Real Estate
University of Miami School of Law
Brian Elliott - Austin Business Lawyer - is an experienced business and technology attorney based in Austin, Texas. Brian focuses his law practice on business transactions, intellectual property, business formation, corporate governance, real estate, blockchain and cryptocurrency for startups, investors, emerging growth companies and established global enterprises. In addition to private practice of law, Brian has spent many years as an in-house general counsel in private equity, software, cloud technology, eCommerce and manufacturing sectors. His business experience allows him to approach the practice of law from a business solutions perspective. In addition, Brian has represented his in-house and...
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Lisa Ann McBee
Southlake, TX Business Law Attorney with 16 years of experience
Business, Estate Planning, Family and Immigration
University of Missouri - Kansas City School of Law
Texas Immigration & Estate Planning Attorney Lisa McBee works compassionately to advance social justice, fairness, and integrity and has practiced immigration law for over 16 years. “Reliability, efficiency, responsiveness, and consistency” predominate in Lisa’s representation of clients.
Lisa‘s practice of law has recently expanded into new legal areas, including estate planning and business entity formation — although her passion remains focused on serving clients in the field of immigration law, including both employment-based and family-based.
Admitted to the bar in Missouri and Texas, Lisa is a member of the American Immigration Lawyers’ Association (AILA), the TX chapter of AILA, the MO/KS chapter...
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J. Kevin Clark
Fort Worth, TX Business Law Lawyer with 41 years of experience
Business, Divorce, Family and Products Liability
The Law Office of J. Kevin Clark P.C. is a Fort Worth, Texas, based law firm practicing family law, divorce, child custody, property division, and civil litigation. Our lawyers have extensive experience, practicing in state and federal courts throughout the region and working strategically to achieve optimal results for clients. With our highly tailored practice experience, we are prepared to help our clients protect their rights and meet the demands of every case.
Strategic Counsel and Advocacy in Family Law
Attorney Kevin Clark is capable of taking on the even the most complex family law and divorce cases, including those involving high...
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Donald Edward Uloth
Dallas, TX Business Law Lawyer with 33 years of experience
Free ConsultationBusiness and Employment
University of Texas - Austin
I help people navigate the legal system, often on a contingent-fee basis. I have 26 years of experience handling trials, arbitrations and mediations, and appeals.
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Samuel R. Smith
Dallas, TX Business Law Attorney with 18 years of experience
Free ConsultationBusiness, IP and Securities
Brigham Young University
Sam Smith has represented startups and small businesses with all aspects of corporate transactions and trademark issues including registration, prosecution, enforcement and licensing. He has also represented large financial institutions and investment banks in all aspects of corporate transactions including advising on entity selection and formation, capital structure, securities regulations and commercial contract drafting. He advises closely held businesses in business entity selection and formation, business financing and operations, purchasing/selling a business, and drafting and negotiating commercial contracts. He also advises individuals and entrepreneurs with the design and implementation of estate planning and succession planning strategies