Buna Personal Injury Lawyers

Imrana Manzanares has been with Abraham Watkins since December 2009 and serves as the firm's Nurse Attorney. As both a nurse and a lawyer, Mrs. Manzanares not only litigates personal injury claims, but also reviews all of the firm's potential medical malpractice cases. To that end, she has reviewed in excess of 1,500 cases. As the firm's Nurse Attorney, Mrs. Manzanares is well-versed in the elements that make a medical malpractice allegation viable in light of tort reform instituted in 2003. Once a case is accepted, Mrs. Manzanares is involved in both the pre-litigation and litigation process, seeing a case...

With over eight years of experience working as a law enforcement officer before becoming an attorney and taking positions with a pair of district attorney’s offices, Jerrell Wise brings a unique perspective to Grossman Law Offices. After leaving college, Mr. Wise dedicated the next eight years of his life to defending the citizens and property as a member of the Mesquite Police Department, handling all sorts of investigations into domestic assaults, robberies, traffic accidents, and burglaries, and responding to 911 calls of all sorts. Mr. Wise followed his love the law to Houston, where he enrolled in law school and took...

Chelsi R. Hall, Esq. is an attorney born and raised in Houston, Texas. Growing up in Houston’s Independence Heights, Chelsi attended Booker T. Washington High School for Engineering Professions where she graduated in the top of her class, engaged in countless community service initiatives, and participated in the Baby Ocean of Soul.

In just three years, she graduated Magna Cum Laude from Sam Houston State University with a bachelor’s degree in Communication Studies. As a student in the Elliot T. Bower’s Honors College, Chelsi was consistently a member of the Dean’s List, even achieving the highest distinction of...

Andrew Cobos is the founder of The Cobos Law Firm, where his singular focus is on winning cases for his clients.

He earned his Bachelor of Science degree from the United States Military Academy at West Point. After completing his schooling with the United States Army commissioned as a Lieutenant.

Andrew attended the University of Houston Law Center and Bauer College of Business, where he obtained both his JD and MBA degrees in the span of three-years. Upon graduation, Andrew worked with two of the nation’s most prestigious and successful law firms, whereby he helped obtain numerous eight-figure recoveries for his clients.


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Scott Lidji is the founder of The Lidji Firm. Scott offers his expertise in representing clients seeking to recover damages in significant personal injury, traumatic brain injuries, paralysis and wrongful death cases. Scott tried and won his first case while still in law school at South Texas College of Law- Houston and has since tried numerous cases to verdict. Scott began his legal career at a boutique firm in Houston, Texas in 1997 trying cases on behalf of insurance companies. Before forming The Lidji Firm, Scott worked for the Tracy Firm, Dallas, Texas which is a nationwide law practice...

JaPaula C. Kemp is an accomplished lawyer and advocate in the State of Texas with over 10 years of litigation experience. She began her career as an associate of Washington & Associates law firm under super lawyer Craig A. Washington. She has worked on a multitude of civil, criminal, family, and employment discrimination cases. JaPaula is passionate about providing quality legal services and dedicated to the legal profession and the practice of law. She stands firm in seeking justice and equality for the clients she represents.

Andrew Cook is personal injury attorney in Houston, TX. He strives to protect the rights and best interests of individuals and small businesses, and not shield corporations and insurance companies from their responsibilities. Among the cases handled by Andrew Cook are auto accidents, truck accidents, motorcycle accidents, pedestrian accidents, medical malpractice, maritime accidents, product and drug liability, wrongful death and bad faith insurance claims.

Cook was born in Beaumont, Texas. He graduated from Monsignor Kelly Catholic High School, earned his undergraduate degree from the University of Georgia’s Honors College, then earned his Master’s degree from St. John’s College in Maryland....

As the son of a personal injury lawyer, Alec grew up seeing firsthand the importance of helping people who have been injured. Seeing his dad’s clients come visit on holidays ignited the fire that drives Alec to pursue the best results for his clients today. Alec grew up in College Station before he attended Wofford College, where he played baseball all four years. Upon graduation, he then went on to Texas A&M University, where he earned a master’s degree while working with the 2017 Aggie baseball team that reached the College World Series. He then came to Houston, where he worked...

Richard Daly has been a trial attorney for almost 20 years, with a concentration in litigation against insurance companies, overtime lawsuits, business litigation (oil and gas, real estate and general commercial) and personal injury. Before starting his own firm, he was with Caddell & Chapman, one of the most respected plaintiffs’ shops in Houston. Prior to that, Daly was a partner at Gardere Wynne Sewell LLP, one of the largest defense firms in Houston. He believes his experience on both sides of the courtroom makes him uniquely qualified to analyze prospective cases, determine their likely outcome and develop...

Justin Waldo is a trial lawyer who represents individuals who have been seriously injured or killed in oilfield accidents, trucking accidents, and catastrophic workplace accidents and explosions. Justin received his Bachelor’s degree in History and Philosophy from the University of Texas at Austin. While there, he worked with the Austin Chamber of Commerce on policy proposals during the 85th Legislative Session. He obtained his Juris Doctorate from Baylor Law School, where Justin made the Order of the Barristers, won the regional Mock Trial tournament, and was a semi-finalist in the Harvey M. Richey Moot Court Society competition. Justin joined Zehl & Associates in...

Serving his Houston, Texas community for more than 40 years, personal injury attorney Kurt Arbuckle, P.C. has tried more than 100 jury trials and has three board certifications, including one on the national level. He has handled many different types of cases, ranging from car accidents, workplace injuries, and negligence to securities fraud and contract disputes. Taking on personal injury cases as well as business and commercial litigation, Kurt fights to make sure you receive the compensation you deserve.

Alfred Benoit is the Owner and Principal Attorney of Benoit Law, PLLC. His practice focuses on civil litigation, employment issues, criminal law, and general business law. His mission is to help his clients find the best possible solution to their issue. Alfred has been successful in litigating many employment cases, criminal cases, and civil and business litigation matters.

John Papapavlou is a partner at the PM Law Firm, PLLC a Houston-area law firm. He has devoted his career to fighting for victims who have suffered serious injuries due to the negligence of others. He regularly litigates motor vehicle, wrongful death, product liability, and insurance bad faith cases against major corporations, insurance companies, and individual defendants. Mr. Papapavlous representation has resulted in numerous successful recoveries for clients with catastrophic injuries.

Mr. Papapavlou earned his Bachelor of Arts in Classical Studies at Baylor University, has completed post-baccalaureate studies in Classical studies at Villanova University, and has earned his J.D. from South...

Patrick Scott is the managing attorney and founder of Scott Law Firm in Conroe, Texas. An accomplished and experienced personal injury lawyer, Patrick Scott routinely assists clients with a range of complex litigation, including cases involving motor vehicle accidents, catastrophic injury, large truck collisions, dog bites, and wrongful death. In his years of experience, he has personally tried numerous cases to verdict and is known for his purposeful and aggressive approach to trial.
After graduating high school, Patrick Scott enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps and served a four-year tour of duty as an intelligence analyst. He was awarded a...

I am a personal injury trial and appellate lawyer in Houston, Texas. I handle most any type of injury case but with a particular focus on maritime injury cases, including the Jones Act. After 15 years with a well-known personal injury firm (and before that as a clerk on the Texas Supreme Court), I started my own firm - Horton Legal Group. I live and practice in the Clear Lake area of Houston near NASA, halfway between the Harris County and Galveston County courthouses.

When you’ve been injured in an auto accident, there are many questions and concerns that come up. Who will pay my medical bills? How am I going to fix the damage to my property? Is my employer liable if I was injured on the job? Can I recover loss wages and or loss of earning capacity? Can I recover for scarring or future disabilities? Can I recover exemplary damages for gross negligent conduct? No matter what type of injury or how the accident occurred, worrying about legal options is one thing you don’t have to be concerned with. Trial lawyer...

Ryan Perdue joined Fernelius Simon PLLC in 2010. Previously, Ryan was a shareholder at a well-respected litigation boutique. He has extensive litigation experience practicing before state and federal courts and administrative tribunals and has helped his clients obtain a number of notable results.

In January 2010, Steve Fernelius founded Fernelius Alvarez PLLC. Steve is a managing member of the firm which is now named Fernelius Simon PLLC. Previously, Steve was a partner in the Houston office of Fulbright & Jaworski LLP—from January 2001 to 2010 and an associate from 1991 to 2001. Steve Fernelius has extensive experience in the development and trial of mass-tort litigation and other high-profile cases. Given the size and complexity of the matters in which Steve has been involved, he has developed considerable skill in managing large teams of legal professionals, often including multiple law firms, in...

Joel Simon is a member in Fernelius Simon PLLC and has been with the firm since its inception. Previously, Joel was a senior associate in the litigation department at Fulbright & Jaworski LLP from 2004 to 2010. In his career, Joel has achieved numerous trial and appellate court victories for plaintiffs and defendants in state and federal court. At his former firm, Joel was routinely selected to serve as the only associate on multiple trial teams, including the teams that handled three jury trials arising out of one of the largest refinery explosions on the Gulf...