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Kevin Shields
San Antonio, TX Estate Planning Attorney with 17 years of experience
Estate Planning, Civil Rights and Education
Georgetown University Law Center
Serving Texas families in Special Education, Guardianship, and Special Needs Planning.
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James Meyrat
San Antonio, TX Estate Planning Lawyer with 19 years of experience
Estate Planning, Divorce, Family and Probate
St. Mary's University School of Law
James Meyrat executes an aggressive legal strategy to achieve your goals. James Meyrat is not the risk aversive type of lawyer looking to settle before actually preparing your case for trial.
In the decisive moments of your family law case James is ready to take your case as far as necessary in litigation to get what you really want.
Divorces and family law litigation can be emotionally stressful, financially taxing, and spiritually draining. You need a lawyer to be “in your corner.”
Whether your divorce is uncontested or you’re fighting over property, custody, or both, James Meyrat will aggressively...
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Brandi Hunt Fernandez
Crandall, TX Estate Planning Lawyer with 28 years of experience
Estate Planning, Divorce, Family and Probate
Texas Tech University School of Law
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...
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Chris G Newsom
Southlake, TX Estate Planning Attorney with 29 years of experience
Free ConsultationEstate Planning, Business and Tax
SMU Dedman School of Law and Duke University School of Law
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...
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Matthew Johnson
San Antonio, TX Estate Planning Lawyer with 9 years of experience
Estate Planning, Business, Probate and Real Estate
Pennsylvania State University - Dickinson School of Law
Matt's practice focuses on business, real estate law, probate, and estate planning. Before joining West & West, Greer & Estorga, Matt served as a general counsel in the healthcare industry in San Antonio. Matt has experience with negotiating and drafting contracts, corporate governance, company operating agreements, business sale and purchase agreements, residential and commercial real estate transactions, and probate and estate planning documents.
Matt understands how the law and business interact and can complement one another. This understanding is what guides Matt's approach in helping clients navigate legal requirements and obligations in a way that helps them move closer to achieving...
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Richard Jason Griffin
Houston, TX Estate Planning Attorney with 18 years of experience
Estate Planning, Business, Energy and Probate
I am an attorney that focuses in estate planning and business planning from cradle to grave, i.e., starting or buying a business; capitalizing your business; optimizing your business with tax, corporate and asset protection planning; strategizing business succession; and selling your business. I believe two things differentiate me from other lawyers: I understand the numbers, and I personally have business experience. These characteristics make me acutely aware of my client's needs and goals. PRACTICE FOCUS: Commercial Real Estate Business Planning Tax Planning U.S. & State Income, Gift & Estate/Inheritance Taxes Trust Creation: Simple & Complex Estate Planning...
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Stephen E Kaplan
Dallas, TX Estate Planning Lawyer with 47 years of experience
(214) 346-6048
10440 North Central Expressway
Suite 800
Dallas, TX 75231
Free ConsultationEstate Planning, Business, Employment and Probate
SUNY Buffalo Law School
With over 44 years of experience, Stephen Kaplan is able to provide clients with comprehensive advice and counsel in a wide variety of areas of legal practice. Our entire firm is client-centered and strives to tailor the representation we offer to suit our clients' needs and goals. He is AV ® Peer Review Rated by Martindale-Hubbell. Areas of Practice: Administrative Law Banking & Finance Law Business & Commercial Law Contracts Business Organizations Construction Law Employment Law -- Managerial and Executive Employees Employment Law -- Employer Estate Planning Government Agencies & Programs Labor Law Litigation & Appeals...
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Leona Evdokia Filis
Houston, TX Estate Planning Lawyer with 22 years of experience
Estate Planning, Divorce, Energy and Probate
South Texas College Of Law
Let the professionals at The Filis Law Firm work with you to properly plan for the life events of a loved one with a disability. Owner, Leona E. Filis, is an attorney, licensed in Texas in 2002, who is also a mother of a child diagnosed with autism. "After receiving the confirmation that my son is on the Autism Spectrum, I made many new friends with other parents of children with disabilities. Over the years we had many conversations, and I naturally focused on legal topics. It become more and more apparent that many legal documents and court filings of...
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Stephen D. Colbert
Flower Mound, TX Estate Planning Attorney with 51 years of experience
Estate Planning, Business and Elder
University of Oklahoma College of Law
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...
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Jeff Brown
Roanoke, TX Estate Planning Lawyer with 14 years of experience
Free ConsultationEstate Planning, Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI and Traffic Tickets
Florida Coastal School of Law
Jeff Brown is a criminal defense attorney trusted throughout the Dallas-Fort Worth, TX area for delivering big firm results at small firm prices. His practice areas include DWI + DUI, Public Intoxication, Assault, Drug Possession, Theft, Burglary, Violation of Probation, and Traffic Tickets.
Jeff started his legal career in Florida. He worked for an international law firm in Miami, Florida. He represented businesses, governments, and investors, but wanted more courtroom experience.
He left the international law firm to work as a prosecutor. As a prosecutor, Jeff discovered his gift: fighting in the courtroom. Jeff developed his skills of persuasion in the...
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Sharon Almaguer
Dallas, TX Estate Planning Lawyer with 35 years of experience
(956) 451-3811
14902 Preston Rd., Suite 404-715
By Appointment
Dallas, TX 75254
Free ConsultationEstate Planning, Elder, Family and Probate
An attorney with over thirty five years of experience, Sharon helps individuals and companies resolve even the most difficult and complex cases in an efficient manner. Sharon has experience assisting clients in a variety of practice areas including estate planning, probate, guardianship law, elder law, wills and trusts, adoption law, special needs planning, qualified income trusts, medicaid eligibility, residential and commercial real estate, asset protection, corporate and business law, corporate and LLC formation, franchising, and ad valorem tax issues. Call to discuss your case or legal issue with us today.
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J. Raymond Karam
SAN ANTONIO, TX Estate Planning Lawyer with 39 years of experience
Free ConsultationEstate Planning, Bankruptcy, Probate and Tax
SMU Dedman School of Law, St. Mary's University School of Law and St. Mary's University School of Law
Tax Planning Tax Liens IRS Disputes IRS Collections Living Trusts Family Trusts Estate Planning Wills and Probate Asset Protection Planning Business Planning Entity Formation Partnerships Corporations Limited Liability Companies Bankruptcy Real Estate Contracts and more... Commited and dedicated to providing the finest legal services to the community Don't be caught unprepared of unnecessarily taken advantage of. We will protect your rights!
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Robert Kalish
The Woodlands, TX Estate Planning Lawyer with 42 years of experience
Estate Planning, Business, Divorce and Probate
South Texas College Of Law
Bob Kalish grew up on Long Island, New York. After earning a B.A. in Psychology, he moved to Texas to continue his education. He obtained a Master's degree in Psychology and worked as Director of behavioral unit in a state program for persons with disabilities. He is a graduate of South Texas College of Law. He founded the Kalish Law Firm in The Woodlands, Texas in 1984.
Bob practices in the areas of family law, divorce, complex assets division, estate planning, business law and real estate.
Bob and his firm are dedicated to making the legal process understandable and providing...
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James Reid Perry II
Houston, TX Estate Planning Attorney with 22 years of experience
Estate Planning, Criminal Defense, Divorce and Family
South Texas College of Law
J. Reid Perry, Attorney at Law, has been providing legal representation services for over 17 years as a solo practitioner. Serving Northwest Houston/Harris County, Montgomery County and Waller County; Reid is dedicated to helping his neighbors find solutions to their legal matters, whether this includes informal or formal mediation, a collaborative approach, or litigation. Reid's number one goal is to provide high-quality affordable legal representation while treating all his clients with dignity and respect. Reid believes most of his clients are best served by finding collaborative solutions to their family law issues, but is willing and able to...
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Timothy Azevedo
Grapevine, TX Estate Planning Attorney with 5 years of experience
Free ConsultationEstate Planning, Business, Construction and Employment
Texas A&M University School of Law
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.
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Sherry Tavel
New Caney, TX Estate Planning Lawyer with 36 years of experience
Free ConsultationEstate Planning, Divorce, Family and Social Security Disability
South Texas College Of Law
Sherry D Tavel has been licensed to practice law by the Supreme Court of Texas since 1989. She is board certified in Residential Real Estate Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization with the State Bar of Texas. She has worked for the Texas Attorney General in the Child Support Division as Managing Attorney. Sherry has owned and managed Chicago Title Company in Deer Park, Texas. She was appointed as the first female for the City of Pasadena as a Municipal Judge, and is currently the Presiding Municipal Judge at Roman Forest, Texas.
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Milissa Christina Barrick
Tyler , TX Estate Planning Lawyer with 23 years of experience
Free ConsultationEstate Planning, Divorce, Domestic Violence and Family
Milissa C. Barrick is a 2001 graduate of the Regent University School of Law, in Virginia Beach. A member of the Texas Bar Association, she is also active in the family law section of the American Bar Association, as well as the Collaborative Law Institute of Texas. She also belongs to the Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association, and is a contributing member of the Better Business Bureau. Milissa Barrick is licensed in the state of Texas, in the United States District Court Eastern District of Texas and the United States District Court of Northern District of Texas.
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Ryan S. Cook
Dallas, TX Estate Planning Lawyer with 13 years of experience
Estate Planning, Elder, Probate and Stockbroker Fraud
South Texas College of Law
As an associate attorney of Shepherd Smith Edwards & Kantas LTD LLP, Ryan Cook maintains an active securities arbitration and litigation practice. Mr. Cook has worked on numerous cases dealing with individual investors, high net worth and institutional investors, corporate executives, regional banks and municipal issuers.
Prior to beginning his law practice, Mr. Cook worked in the securities industry as a licensed and registered representative with a large broker/dealer. He received his Juris Doctor (JD) degree from South Texas College of Law, where he earned his degree Summa Cum Laude (with highest honor) as the graduating salutatorian. Mr. Cook...
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Thomas W. McCulloch
Houston, TX Estate Planning Attorney with 51 years of experience
Estate Planning, Elder and Probate
University of Houston Law Center
As an experienced elder law attorney, Tom McCulloch provides sound legal advice and counsel for older adults and their families. Tom believes that the maze of aging care and cost challenges can be addressed by proper planning and meeting issues straight on; he believes that planning and advocating for families may help provide more lifestyle choices and care options.
Tom's own story includes the personal journey he faced when planning for care and financial concerns for his own mother following her health crisis. After working with multiple health care providers and various agencies, Tom determined that advocacy for the elderly should...
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Mr. Frank Wang
Houston, TX Estate Planning Attorney with 16 years of experience
Free ConsultationEstate Planning
South Texas College of Law
A Full Service Firm providing Wealth Management and Estate Planning/Asset Protection Legal Services dedicated to: Finding Long Term Investments that Produce Above Average Returns over Time, and Providing our Clients the Personal Attention and Superior Professional Advice they Deserve. Areas of Expertise: Wealth Management, Estate Planning, Asset Protection, Wills, Trusts, Powers of Attorney, Advanced Directives, Appointment of Guardian, Insurance Planning
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Kelly Michelle Davis
Lewisville, TX Estate Planning Attorney with 26 years of experience
Estate Planning, Arbitration & Mediation, Business and Construction
Although Ms. Davis specializes in construction litigation, she has a general practice which includes handling all problems from corporate inception to dissolution, partnership formation and disputes, real estate law, consumer litigation, contract disputes, and appeals.
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Jeffrey Albert Yates
Plano, TX Estate Planning Lawyer with 26 years of experience
Estate Planning, Business, Construction and Probate
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.
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Benjamin Russell Palatiere
Plano, TX Estate Planning Attorney with 16 years of experience
Estate Planning, Business, Construction and Probate
Texas Wesleyan University School of Law - Texas Wesleyan University
ABOUT BEN
Dallas-based attorney Benjamin Palatiere is a courtroom veteran with over 10 years of experience helping individuals, families, and businesses in civil disputes.
Education
Texas Wesleyan University School of Law, 2008
Texas State University, magna cum laude, 2005
Licensed/Admitted
Benjamin is admitted to the Texas Bar and licensed to practice in all district and county courts at law throughout the state.
Groups / Clubs
Dallas Young Lawyers Association
Sigma Alpha Epsilon
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Kristin Kim Kline
Houston, TX Estate Planning Attorney with 21 years of experience
Estate Planning, Divorce, Family and Probate
At the Law Office of Kristin Kline, we understand that you are going through a traumatic time, and our goal is to help you efficiently resolve your legal concerns with as little emotional and financial turmoil as possible. Whether it’s the tumultuous breakup of the family unit or the death of a loved one, it is important to have a fair, honest, and affordable attorney on your side. Kristin has over 14 years of experience representing clients in all family law matters including divorce, child custody and visitation, child support, adoption, estate planning, and probate. Call today to...
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Howard Kahn
Houston, TX Estate Planning Lawyer with 34 years of experience
Estate Planning, Business, Collections and Construction
My law firm was established in 1990, and I believe in giving customers personal attention. I work to answer your business questions so that you can better understand your rights and options. I am your Houston Business Attorney, Disputes, Litigation, Contracts. Convenient appointments are available to discuss your Business Law needs:
Business Ownership Divorce
Business and Employment Contracts
Collections
Commercial Real Estate Litigation
Confidentiality Agreements
Construction Disputes
Contract and Lease Negotiations
Conveyances and Deeds
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Todd W. White
Rockwall, TX Estate Planning Lawyer with 34 years of experience
Estate Planning, Appeals, Divorce and Family
Learn more at www.thewhitelawfirm.com.
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Ava (Na) Li
Houston, TX Estate Planning Lawyer
Free ConsultationEstate Planning, IP, Immigration and Trademarks
South Texas College of Law and Chicago-Kent College of Law, Illinois Institute of Technology
I’m Ava (Na) Li, founder of Ava Li Law PLLC, licensed to practice law in both China and the United States.
Before coming to the U.S., I practiced in Beijing, where I served on the legal team for the 2008 Olympic Games and led the successful trademark defense of the “Water Cube.” That case taught me something lasting: intellectual property is part of a brand’s soul.
In 2012, I moved to the U.S. to pursue an LL.M. in International Intellectual Property Law at Chicago-Kent College of Law, one of the nation’s top IP programs. I graduated with honors and later earned my...
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Christopher Alfred Stevenson
Houston, TX Estate Planning Attorney with 19 years of experience
Estate Planning, Collections, Employment and IP
South Texas College of Law
Chris Stevenson is an experienced attorney with more than 15 years of experience representing clients in commercial litigation. Chris specializes in breach of contracts, copyright infringement, employment disputes, partnership disputes, real estate, collections, and probate and estate administration.
Chris is a native Texan, born in Austin and raised in Victoria, Texas. He attended Nazareth Academy and St. Joseph High School. Chris received his Bachelor of Arts degree in Anthropology from the University of Texas and went on to study law at South Texas College of Law where he earned his Juris Doctorate degree. While at South Texas College of Law,...
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Susan M. Forbes
El Paso, TX Estate Planning Attorney with 35 years of experience
Estate Planning, Business, Probate and Real Estate
La Salle University College of Law
Susan Forbes has been practicing law since 1989. She is fluent in Spanish and licensed to practice law in California and Texas.
As a small law firm, Forbes & Forbes is proud to offer personal attention as well as experience to every client. We understand that your legal issue is important to you, and we care about your outcome. We take pride in our thorough and detail-oriented transactional work. We are dedicated to providing timely legal action. We believe that you will be pleased with our frequent communication regarding your case. We are confident that we can obtain the best possible...
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Ned Gill III
Bellaire, TX Estate Planning Attorney with 33 years of experience
Free ConsultationEstate Planning, Business, Collections and Criminal Defense
Thomas M. Cooley Law School
Attorney Ned Gill III, is a reputed lawyer who has been committed to the field of family law for quite a handful of years. Belonging to a family associated with law and jurisdiction in Texas, Mr. Ned Gill III is undoubtedly a name with a high recall value amongst the people of Texas. Under his scope of work lies litigation/Mediation for divorce cases, arbitration and more. Being one of the most sought after professional lawyers in the arena of family law in United State, what distinguishes him is his intelligent and expert legal advice to all his customers seeking legal...
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Adam Richard
Houston, TX Estate Planning Attorney with 14 years of experience
Estate Planning, Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI and Probate
Texas Wesleyan University School of Law - Texas Wesleyan University
Welcome to my profile. A little bit about me, I've been a licensed attorney for over 10 years where I have worked on estate planning, DWI, and real estate work during that period.
With my law firm, it is my purpose to help protect the rights of the community when encountering a DWI/DUI arrest as well as other. misdemeanors. Also, we strive to educate the community the importance of estate planning to create effective ways to transfer wealth to the next generation.
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Charles Malolo
McKinney, TX Estate Planning Lawyer with 13 years of experience
Free ConsultationEstate Planning
Texas Tech University School of Law
Charlie Malolo is an Estate Planning Attorney in McKinney, Texas. For the last five years he has been helping people create meaningful legacies for their families and loved ones from his offices in McKinney, Texas, through estate planning services. Charlie graduated with a law degree from Texas Tech University School of Law in 2011. He has made it his mission since then to educate families on the complexities of planning for probate, as well as how to develop thoughtful and meaningful ways to leave a complete legacy for loved ones through estate planning.
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Cory Matthew Krueger
Houston, TX Estate Planning Attorney with 19 years of experience
Estate Planning, Family, Probate and Real Estate
University of Houston - Main Campus
Cory Krueger is an experienced trial lawyer and litigator who focuses his practice on probate, family law, estate planning, and asset protection. He also practices transactional law in connection with drafting contracts, legal documents, and wills and trusts.
Cory attended the University of Texas at Austin, graduating in 2002 before receiving his Doctorate of Jurisprudence from the University of Houston Law Center in 2006. During his time in law school, Cory was a member of the Oil and Gas Legal Organization, the Sports and Entertainment Legal Organization (SELO), and he volunteered with the University of Houston Law Center Mentor Program. In...
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W. Cameron McCulloch Jr.
Houston, TX Estate Planning Lawyer with 31 years of experience
Estate Planning and Probate
South Texas College of Law
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Colin C. Norman
Houston, TX Estate Planning Attorney with 11 years of experience
Estate Planning and Probate
The University of Texas School of Law
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Leena Bhasin
Pearland, TX Estate Planning Lawyer with 20 years of experience
Estate Planning, Business, Family and Immigration
Texas Southern University Thurgood Marshall School of Law
This is a full service law firm that provides quality representation for individuals and businesses in the State and Federal trial and appellate courts throughout Texas.
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Ricardo N. Gonzalez
Houston, TX Estate Planning Attorney with 40 years of experience
Estate Planning, Personal Injury, Probate and Products Liability
University of Houston Law Center
With over 30 years of experience, Ricardo N. Gonzalez has tried numerous cases to jury verdict. After graduating from the University of Houston Law Center in 1984, Mr. Gonzalez opened up his own law office. He has represented clients involved with many areas of law. Some of these areas include criminal defense, wills, adoptions, juvenile defense, worker’s compensation, wrongful death, social security disability, maritime and jones act law, personal injury, immigration and others. Mr. Gonzalez strives to do the best for his clients. Mr. Gonzalez resides in Houston, Texas, with his wife, Martha, a retired schoolteacher....
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Larry Sullivant
Gainesville, TX Estate Planning Attorney with 58 years of experience
Free ConsultationEstate Planning, Criminal Defense, Divorce and Probate
Baylor Law School
Graduated University of North Texas BA 1963; Graduated Baylor Law School Doctor of Jurisprudence 1966; admitted to practice before U.S. District Court, Northern District of Texas; County Judge, Cooke County, Texas, 1970-76; District Judge, 235th Judicial District Court, 1976-88. Member of Cooke County and North Texas Bar Associations; State Bar of Texas (District 14-B Grievance Committee, 2001-07); Texas Trial Lawyers Association; Partner Sullivant Law Firm 1989 to present.
Larry's Legal Assistant is Kim Moudy.
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John Ralph Gilbert
Angleton, TX Estate Planning Attorney with 52 years of experience
Estate Planning, Business, Personal Injury and Probate
John R. Gilbert joined his father, Ralph W. Gilbert’s practice in 1973, when they established the law firm of Gilbert & Gilbert. He has continued and built upon the tradition of client service and excellence in representation that has been a hallmark of the firm since its founding. Mr. Gilbert maintains a civil litigation and appellate practice focusing on commercial litigation, personal injury, and products liability. He has tried cases before state and federal courts on a range of challenging issues, and has handled a number of significant appeals. Mr. Gilbert’s practice includes serving as counsel for numerous...
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John William Tinder II
Corpus Christi, TX Estate Planning Attorney with 27 years of experience
Estate Planning, Criminal Defense, Divorce and Elder
Two decades litigating has taught me a lot of things, the number one thing is to be prepared. I am kicking back a bit and enjoying my family but still helping out where I can to friends and family. Modern world mixed with longer lifespans means you have to rethink your retirement strategy and long term care solutions. Just doing a will is not enough. Plan your estate, using modern techniques, that's the key.