Willis Business Lawyers

With a dual JD/MBA, entrepreneurial spirit, and an array of business experience, Chris Johnsen offers his corporate clients truly business-centric legal counsel and representation as a strategic partner. His ability to view legal matters through the lens of an experienced business owner and manager allows him to deliver outstanding legal services that align with corporate goals.

Before starting his own firm, Chris was a partner at the large international law firm Holland & Knight, where he represented both small and large corporate clients in a wide range of business matters. He focuses his practice on business law and has experience...

Brent's area of expertise centers around real estate and property concerns. Brent became an attorney to help you find resolutions, even if it gets complicated. As a prominent part of the litigation team, Brent takes the lead in the appellate work for his firm as well as trial preparation.

When clients find themselves in real estate dilemmas, they usually need help in other areas of the law as well. It is Brent's job as a well versed attorney to devise a plan and execute it while making sure it focuses on his clients legal needs and concerns. Guerra |Days Law...

Anthony Spaeth is a construction lawyer and mediator based in Houston. He has roofed residential and commercial structures, was once a passable framer and worked for a year as a mason's helper. Anthony received Board Certification in Construction Law (’16). Thomson Reuters named him a Texas Super Lawyer® by in 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022 and 2023. The University of Texas Plan II Honors Program (BA ’93) The University of Texas School of Law (JD ’00) Anthony often speaks at events related to construction and litigation.

I am considered by many one of Houston's finest bankruptcy attorneys. Most of my referrals are from other attorneys- that says a lot on its own. I handle each of my cases personally. I don’t hand it over to some flunky or secretary, like most bankruptcy attorneys do. I have found that my personal attention to detail results in my clients being very pleased with our services. Now I’ll brag a little bit. I am board certified in consumer bankruptcy law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization. That essentially means that the Texas Bar has determined that I am an...

RJ Feltman has a Bachelor of Science degree in Political Science, and a Master’s degree in Public Policy and Administration, from Texas A&M University. RJ obtained his Doctor of Jurisprudence degree from the University of Houston Law Center, where he was an active member of the Association of International Petroleum Negotiators, and the Sports Law Society. RJ’s practices primarily in the areas of commercial litigation, regulatory compliance, estate planning, and real estate transactions. Additionally, he has worked on the formation of for-profit and non-profit corporations, and helped negotiate various business transactions. RJ is a member of several Houston-area and statewide legal...

After serving as law clerk on the Federal Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals for two years, entered private practice of law in 1972. Practice includes transactional commercial and residential real estate, small business, wills and estate planning, and franchising law.

John Ngunjiri is currently an attorney in Norton Rose Fulbright's Houston office. Prior to joining the firm, John worked for a global energy company as a capital projects contractors intelligence lead. With over 19 years in the engineering, environmental, and oil and gas industries in various capacities and countries, John has a solid blend of skills, experiences and knowledge in capital projects and the energy space. His education, training and experiences range from capital projects management, costs and schedule estimating and controls, execution planning, contracts and risk distribution negotiations, contracts development and administration, project financing, design development, engineering management, procurement and...

I am the senior shareholder in Coplen & Banks, PC. I have been practicing law for approximately 35 years, with extensive experience in commercial, insurance, family, probate and personal injury litigation. Because of my education background, my practice is 50% litigation and 50% business transactions, wills, trust and probate.

W. Matthew Waldrop has built a successful career as an attorney in Harris County, Texas, and has developed a strong presence in the family law division of the State Bar of Texas. As evidence that W. Matthew Waldrop and The Waldrop Law Firm put their clients first, the firm filed and successfully won eight simultaneous motions to have Judge Denise Pratt of the 311th District Court of Harris county removed. The Waldrop Law Firm additionally maintains one ongoing appeal of Judge Pratt. His personal strong sense of justice motivates him to work hard to make sure that his...

I am a Houston criminal attorney you can trust and place your confidence in with your criminal case. I have effectively defended clients charged with virtually every kind of criminal offense. With my experience as a former prosecutor, I can guide you through the legal process and advise you on what you can expect in court. In some cases, going to trial is inevitable. Therefore, it is important to have a proven fighter on your side. My former training as a prosecutor taught me how to try a case to a jury, learn to tell my client's story,...

Representing Condominium Associations and HOAs As the popularity of managed communities has increased, so has the need for homeowners associations (HOAs), condominium associations and property management companies to govern property use within those communities. Sears & Bennett, L.L.P., is an experienced Houston, Texas, law firm that focuses on representing residential governing boards in making and defending important decisions according to the law. We have long understood that governing boards need legal representation that is committed to helping them make sound decisions that can withstand legal scrutiny, while enforcing policies that preserve the integrity of the communities they serve. Our experienced attorneys serve governing...

Colby is a seventh generation Texas native who specializes in civil litigation and trial advocacy. A graduate of UT-Austin and the University of Houston Law Center, Colby began his career working on a team that obtained billions of dollars for stockholders who lost money to securities fraud committed by firms all over the United States – including an energy company called Enron.

Rivaling Colby’s passion for justice is his in-depth and intimate knowledge of the strategies and tactics of those attorneys he faces. He has spent many years in the trenches defending clients against wrongful injury lawsuits. He successfully defended his...

Experience. Knowledge. Attitude. Those are the important qualities you should seek in a lawyer. Since 1982, Charles B. (Brad) Frye has practiced all over the State of Texas, with cases also in Louisiana, New Mexico and Oklahoma. He has a unique blend of experience with a background in criminal defense and civil litigation, both state and federal. He has argued cases before the Texas Supreme Court and many of the Courts of Appeals in Texas, and has tried dozens of jury trials, both criminal and civil, all over Texas, in both state and federal courts. Clients range from persons wrongfully accused of...

Attorney Ling Dai primarily handles appeals, commercial litigation, family and immigration cases.

Ms. Cordova has been a licensed attorney for over 15 years. She is licensed in Texas, Nevada and North Carolina (currently inactive in Nevada and North Carolina). She has held positions as General Counsel and Corporate Counsel for a real estate services company and a restaurant chain. She has also worked as an associate for two established law firms and is a former State Bar Counsel for the State Bar of Texas. Her experience includes successfully representing businesses and individuals in both federal and state civil courts as well as providing legal counsel to business owners,...