Brazoria County Elder Law Lawyers

Steven C. Holman has been a licensed attorney for the past fourteen years. He comes from a family of estate planning attorneys that have been in practice for over 35 years. Steven received his law degree from Whittier Law School and an LLM from Boston University. He received an undergraduate degree in Economics from Willamette University. Steven is licensed to practice in Texas and California.

Wade McClure, a Partner of the Firm in the Dallas office, primarily represents companies and individuals in complex commercial litigation, including business divorce cases, fiduciary duty litigation and fraud litigation. Wade also works on matters involving claims of minority shareholder oppression, investment fraud, and oil and gas disputes. Over the past thirty years, Wade has also represented manufacturers in products liability matters throughout Texas and the Southwest. Wade is a seasoned trial lawyer who is one of the few attorneys in the country to be Board Certified in Civil Trial Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization and the...

John Perry Brooks has been licensed to practice law in the state of Texas for over 40 years and concentrates his practice in estate, trust, probate, and elder law. John is also a CPA, who provides traditional estate planning, probate, trust and elder law services. He handles disputes over estates and trusts, will contests, and fiduciary litigation involving executors and trustees. Many of his clients are referred by other lawyers, CPA's and satisfied clients in the North Texas area. He is AV Preeminent rated by Martindale-Hubbell.

Taylor Mohr distinguishes herself by offering effective, affordable, and compassionate legal services. Her practice focuses on family law in Williamson and Travis counties. She is a member of the Williamson County Bar Association, Texas Bar Association, Texas Trial Lawyers Association and the Baylor Law Alumni Association.

Taylor graduated from the Baylor Law School. She attended this prestigious university with a full-tuition scholarship. As a law student, she balanced her studies with a variety of extracurricular work, serving as Secretary and Executive Vice-President for the Student Bar Association and working as an editing assistant for professor Gerald Powell, director of...

Brandy Austin is a founding member of the firm. Her practice specializes in personal injury, family law, small business litigation, and wills and probate. Brandy attended East Carolina University in Greenville, N.C. for her undergraduate degree. She majored in both English and Political Science. She went on to attend Baylor Law School and successfully completed Baylor's prestigious Practice Court program. She was part of Baylor's National Client Counseling Team and participated in their Moot Court Competition. Brandy went on to defend clients sued for medical malpractice, products liability, and personal injury. She has represented numerous clients at depositions,...

Sean Pevsner established this law firm with his best friend, Mark Whitburn. They have been best friends since 1986. Mr. Whitburn assisted Mr. Pevsner throughout these years. This firm is one among many goals which they have accomplished together. For more on their story, please visit our news page. Mr. Pevsner is a University of Texas Law graduate with severe cerebral palsy who operates a motorized wheelchair by the use of head movements. Due to his quadriplegia, he cannot write but must rely on an interpreter or a specialized computer to do...

At the law firm of Peter G. Milne, P.C., our mission is to provide excellent legal counsel and advocacy in the practice areas of tax law, business law, estate planning, wills, trust and probate law, family law and elder law, including Medicaid planning, guardianships and application for public assistance. Our satisfied clients include people of all ages and from all walks of life, small and large businesses, nonprofit organizations and trustees. We advise, counsel and represent clients referred by other attorneys, certified public accountants, tax return preparers, financial advisors, past opponents and their legal counsel, and most importantly, by current...

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...

Sid is a native of San Antonio Texas. He attended Texas A&M University, earning his degree in Finance. Attorney Greehey then attended St. Mary’s University where he graduated with a JD/MBA.

As a former prosecutor with private practice experience, Attorney Greehey has knowledge of how to work with both clients and the court to get results.

Attorney Greehey has worked on both the civil and criminal side of the law and values the clients’ interests above all others.

John M. Groce, Jr. was born in Waco and raised in Colleyville before he started working as a young paralegal with his father and grandfather. John graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree in 1992 from Baylor University, with a major in English and a minor in Rhetoric & Argumentation before attending Texas Tech University School of Law, where he graduated in 1995 with a Juris Doctor degree. John was later admitted to the State Bar of Texas in 1995. During his time as an attorney, he has had extensive trial experience in personal injury law.

Our firm specializes in Estate Planning, Probate Administration, Trust Law and Guardianship matters. We also help our clients create and maintain business related entities including corporations and partnerships.

I am not accepting new clients at this time.

Karen’s practice area focuses on estate planning, contested and uncontested probate, guardianship, and fiduciary litigation. She attended and graduated from Baylor University School of Law with a concentration in Estate Planning. Her attention to detail and responsiveness sets her apart from other probate attorneys.

Born New York, N.Y., April 14, 1951 admitted to Bar: 1982, Texas; 1983, U.S. District Court, Northern District of Texas; 1984, U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit; 1986, U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Texas; 1989, U.S. Supreme Court. Education: Paris Junior College, Paris, Texas (A.A. 1971); Trinity University (B.A., cum laude, 1973; M.F.A., 1976); Southern Methodist University (J.D., 1982). Adjunct Professor, Business Law, University of North Texas, 1992-1993. Lecturer, Lewisville Library Law Lectures, 1984-1986. Member, College of the State Bar of Texas, 1989-1998. Diplomate, National Institute for Trial Advocacy. Associate, Durand & Associates, P.C., 1990-2015. Sole Practitioner, 1986-1990....

I grew up in Austin, attended Baylor, lived in Dallas with my wife for a number of years before moving to Fort Worth, started a family, and opened my practice.

We're a different law firm in that you deal directly with lawyers, not assistants. You calls and emails will be returned and answered. Aggressive experienced attorneys at very reasonable prices.

St. Mary's University School of Law, 1999, summa cum laude
Mathews and Brancsomb, P.C. 1999-2004
Cox Smith Mathews 2004-2015 (Partner 2007-2015)
Dykema Cox Smith 2015-2018 (Partner)
Law Office of Rene D. Ruiz, P.C. (2018-present)

Board Certified in Administrative Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization (2013-Present)

Chair, Water Committee, ABA Section of Public Utility, Communication, and Transportation (2010-2015)

Chair, Water Committee, San Antonio Greater Chamber of Commerce, 2017

Sam is a specialist in estate planning & probate law and residential real estate law. He is board certified in both areas by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization. Included in his specialties is Elder Law, specifically Medicaid eligibility, Qualified Income (or Miller) Trusts, and disability planning.

Born and raised in the heartland of Texas, Matt Zimmerman is not just another attorney. His name has become synonymous with solid legal representation and a beacon of hope within the greater Abilene area's courtrooms. As a civil law and family law attorney, Matt has an extensive portfolio of experience, particularly renowned for his expertise in family law and civil lawsuits as well as courtroom trial experience. Matt's Texas roots have given him the strength and resilience needed to navigate the legal landscape. His education and career are testaments to his commitment to justice and client advocacy. His professional journey is...

Ben’s extensive legal background brings a unique and informed perspective to the Ross & Shoalmire team. After graduating from Baylor Law School, Ben immediately began working at one of the nation’s premier plaintiff litigation firms – Nix, Patterson & Roach. Ben practiced in state and federal courts throughout the country representing a wide-range of individual and corporate clients in matters involving catastrophic personal injury litigation, sophisticated multi-party patent infringement matters, and complex product liability matters cases. His experience with settlement and resolution of high-stakes complex litigation matters brings unique insight into Ross & Shoalmire’s asset protection, estate, and corporate formation...

Paul A. Sartin is a Dallas native, and attorney who has long specialized in probate, wills, trusts, and estate planning along with litigation in his practice. Paul attended St. Mark's School of Texas for high school locally. Upon graduation, he attended The University of Texas at Austin (graduating with B.A. - Plan II Honors). He furthered his education at Southern Methodist University - Dedman School of Law (J.D.) and following his parents, Peter A. T. Sartin and Linda D. Sartin, and Uncle, Thomas H. Justice, into the practice of law. Paul utilizes his experience as a wills, probate, trusts and estates...

Lynn Waller Kelly, Former Associate Judge of Tarrant County Probate Court 2, has practiced law in North Texas since 1989 and has represented clients in more than 130 jury trials. As Associate Judge from 2017 - 2023 she presided over thousands of cases on the probate court docket, from simple will prove ups to complicated contested estates and guardianships. After beginning her career as a prosecutor in Dallas County District Attorney’s Office, she handled and eventually supervised litigation matters for the North Texas division of a major insurance carrier. In addition to several years of private law firm experience,...

My name is Patricia Cole and I have a long history with North Texas, as I spent summers growing up at my family's farm in Mt. Veron,Texas. After receiving my undergraduate degree from Louisiana State University and working in the computer industry, I knew I had to return to North Texas. I moved to Fort Worth in 1997 to attend Texas Wesleyan University School of Law. After law school, I started my own law firm where I practiced business, tax and probate litigation in Tarrant County, Texas. In October of 2003, I joined the law firm of Decker, Jones, McMackin,...

Jim Rodman is a Board Certified Personal Injury Trial lawyer located in Austin, Texas. Jim Rodman was originally licensed in Texas in 1986. He received his Board Certification in Personal Injury Trial Law from the Texas Board of Legal Specialization in 1994.

Jim was born and raised in Odessa, Texas. He graduated from Permian high School in 1978 and attended the University of Texas at Austin where he received his BBA in Petroleum Land Management in 1983. Following undergraduate school Jim attended the University of Texas Law School, graduating in 1986. After law school he joined the United States Marine Corps...

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 previously certified by the State...