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Clarissa Fernandez Pratt
San Antonio, TX Personal Injury Attorney with 13 years of experience
Free ConsultationPersonal Injury and Criminal Defense
Texas Tech University School of Law
Clarissa started her career as a criminal prosecutor at the Nueces County District Attorney’s Office. Prior to this experience, she participated at the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas and multiple high-ranking judicial internships all over Texas. During that time, she handled thousands of cases ranging from DWIs to murders.
Her background in criminal law cases includes serving as an Assistant District Attorney for eight years and handling misdemeanors and felony cases. Moreover, she acquired invaluable insights in family law matters involving child protective services (CPS) from her time as a representative of the Department of Family and...
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Paul Edward Campolo
San Antonio, TX Personal Injury Attorney with 40 years of experience
Personal Injury, Civil Rights, Medical Malpractice and Products Liability
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John Wesley Urquhart
Conroe, TX Personal Injury Lawyer with 13 years of experience
Free ConsultationPersonal Injury, Estate Planning and Probate
South Texas College of Law
Founding attorney John W. Urquhart represents people in probate, estate planning, wills, estate litigation, guardianship, guardianship litigation, wrongful death, personal injury, terrorism litigation, and general civil litigation. John's combat experience as an infantry Marine provided a powerful foundation to launch a career as a probate lawyer and trial lawyer in our adversarial system of justice.
The Urquhart Law Firm believes in expeditiously and affordably achieving their clients' goals whether its a simple probate, basic will, estate planning, truck accident, or a complex international lawsuit.
Unfortunately, disputes often occur when the time comes to distribute a deceased loved one's estate. Many probate/estate...
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Mark L. Scott
Dallas, TX Personal Injury Attorney
(214) 707-7982
11300 N. Central Expressway., Suite 370
Dallas, TX 75243
Free ConsultationPersonal Injury, Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI and Insurance Claims
Texas Southern University Thurgood Marshall School of Law
Founder and Managing Attorney of one of the premier law firms in the Dallas-Ft. Worth area focusing on personal injury cases in representing those injured in an automobile accident and providing criminal defense involving DWI, Assaults, and Drug charges. As a former Dallas County Assistant District Attorney assigned to the felony trial division and with over 100 jury trials tried to verdict, my practice takes exceptional pride in advocating for clients by executing their goals not only in the court room but having the razor-sharp ability to effectively negotiate and close a deal. We are settling our personal injury cases...
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Amanda L. James
San Antonio, TX Personal Injury Lawyer with 10 years of experience
Free ConsultationPersonal Injury and Consumer
St. Mary's University School of Law
If you have been injured because of someone else’s negligence or have been a victim of a dishonest retailer, manufacturer or service provider, you need an attorney who will an attorney who will give you individualized representation to get the justice you need and deserve. Contact Amanda L. James Law today to get the representation you deserve. I serve San Antonio and surrounding areas including Boerne, Kerrville, Fredericksburg, Canyon Lake, New Braunfels and the Texas Hill Country.
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Chris Mazzola
San Antonio, TX Personal Injury Lawyer with 12 years of experience
(210) 951-5601
700 North Saint Mary's Street #1400-101
San Antonio, TX 78205
Free ConsultationPersonal Injury
St. Mary's University School of Law
A personal injury can be devastating. Chris Mazzola and KRW Injury lawyers want to relieve the pain, though. Since 2005 the firm has served Texas citizens, like yourself, in need of specialized care. We represent your claim to the fullest extent of the law, and we offer support for every step of the way.
As a strong believer in giving back to the community and the legal profession, Chris currently serves on the board of Big Brothers Big Sisters of South Texas and is a member of the Executive Board for the San Antonio Young Lawyers Association. Chris and his...
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Ricardo Julio
San Antonio, TX Personal Injury Lawyer with 10 years of experience
Free ConsultationPersonal Injury, Estate Planning and Family
St. Mary's University School of Law
Ricardo Julio was born in Sao Paulo, Brazil. His family moved to the US at an early age, and he has lived in Texas ever since. Growing up in a foreign country, he quickly learned the value of hard work and dedication.
Ricardo received his Bachelor of Science in Biology with a minor in Chemistry from Baylor University in 2009. After graduating, Ricardo attended the night program at St. Mary’s Law School while maintaining a full-time job in Austin. At St. Mary’s, Ricardo was part of the St. Mary’s Civil Clinic where he provided pro bono representation to members of...
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Jeffrey L Weinstein
Athens, TX Personal Injury Lawyer with 38 years of experience
Free ConsultationPersonal Injury
Southern Methodist University
28 year lawyer handling personal injury cases: car wrecks, traumatic brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, claims against drunk drivers, claims against distracted driving, injuries caused by the acts of others, dog bites/attacks, claims against uninsured drivers and injuries caused by 18 wheelers.
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Julian Lopez
San Antonio, TX Personal Injury Attorney with 45 years of experience
(210) 510-4191
401 East Sonterra Boulevard, Suite 375
San Antonio, TX 78258
Personal Injury, Business and International
Julian graduated from the University of Texas at Austin with a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Government in 1977. He graduated with honors and was on the Dean’s List. In 1980, he graduated from the University of Texas School of Law with his J.D. degree. Julian is licensed to practice in the State of Texas and the United States District Court for the Western and Southern Districts of Texas and the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Western and Southern Districts of Texas. He is also a member of the State Bar of Texas, San Antonio...
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Marissa Maggio
Dallas, TX Personal Injury Lawyer with 28 years of experience
Free ConsultationPersonal Injury
Emory University School of Law
Marissa Maggio is dedicated to advocating for individuals who have suffered injuries. With over 25 years of legal experience and Board Certification in personal injury trial law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization, she is a strong advocate for those injured due to others' negligence. Marissa vigorously represents clients against large insurance companies and corporations, both in state and federal courts. Her practice focuses on cases involving severe injuries from workplace accidents, trucking, motorcycle, and bicycle collisions, as well as defective products. Before entering personal injury law, she gained expertise in Environmental Law and Intellectual Property while working at...
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Austin Smith
Dallas, TX Personal Injury Lawyer with 8 years of experience
Personal Injury, Business, Medical Malpractice and Products Liability
Texas Tech University School of Law
Austin Smith focuses his practice on litigation and dispute resolution. Austin has experience in handling a wide variety of matters in state and federal court, involving complex commercial and business disputes, fraud, personal injury, and criminal matters including white collar crime. From 2017 to 2018, Austin was honored to serve as a law clerk to the Honorable Judge Amos L. Mazzant in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Texas. With Austin has been consistently selected by BestLawyers as “One to Watch” (2020-2022) and Texas Super Lawyers Rising Stars (2021-2022) - a recognition that only 2.5%...
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Lance Caughfield
Dallas, TX Personal Injury Lawyer with 28 years of experience
Free ConsultationPersonal Injury, Appeals, Business and Insurance Claims
University of Texas - Austin
An appellate specialist with a broad base of experience on both sides of the bar, Lance handles matters in State and Federal courts at both the trial and appellate level, including business litigation, insurance coverage, personal injury and complex litigation matters.
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Donald Scott Mackenzie
Dallas, TX Personal Injury Lawyer with 23 years of experience
Personal Injury, Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI and Insurance Claims
My firm provides comprehensive legal services and sound, reasoned advice. My wide range of experience, in state and federal courts, lets me deliver efficient and effective representation with your best interest always the primary goal.
Litigation is about balancing risk; the art of law is balancing risk and cost to obtain the best possible result for the client. Common sense, excellent education and practical experience are combined with my personal desire to help each of my clients. You are important to me.
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Reina Gonzalez
Dallas, TX Personal Injury Lawyer with 13 years of experience
Free ConsultationPersonal Injury, Construction and Insurance Claims
Cornell University
Gonzalez Law Group | 12160 Abrams, Suite 640, Dallas, Texas 75243, Dallas Personal Injury Lawyer
Dallas Insurance Attorney, Dallas Insurance Dispute Lawyer
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If you have suffered an injury because of somebody else’s negligence and you are having issues collecting against an insurance company, you need an experienced Dallas Civil Lawyer representing you in your case.
Dallas Car Accident Attorney
Dallas Truck Accident Attorney
Dallas Premises Liability Lawyer
Dallas Personal Injury Attorney; Dallas Personal Injury Lawyer
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Work injuries
Wrongful death cases
Truck Accidents, Commercial Truck Accidents
Automobile accident
Motorcycle accident
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Jonathon Storment
Athens, TX Personal Injury Lawyer
Free ConsultationPersonal Injury and Business
UNT Dallas College of Law
A diverse skill set, the ability to empathize with client's issues, and a dedication to solving problems is the reason Jonathon Storment's clients speak so highly of his services.
Jonathon is a tireless advocate for his clients and will fight to ensure that their legal issue is handled with the utmost competence and skill.
Jonathon has been a decorated soldier in the U.S. Army, a federal law enforcement officer with the U.S. Treasury Department, an award winning accountant, and a public school administrator. Whatever position he held, he was one of the best in his field.
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Tamara Brock Segal
Dallas, TX Personal Injury Attorney with 26 years of experience
Personal Injury, Medical Malpractice and Products Liability
Boston College Law School
Tamara owns and manages the law firm of Brock & Goetzmann. She has over 30 years of business experience combined with over 22 years of legal experience in diverse areas of law, including, products liability, medical malpractice, including birth injuries, cerebral palsy, personal injury, including car accidents, business formation, contracts, wills and trusts, asset protection – estate planning, negligence, car accidents, on-site injuries, contract enforcement, and employee/employer agreements. Tamara will discuss your case and explain the process in detail so you know what to expect along the way. Email or call her for a free initial consultation to answer any...
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Frank Giunta
Garland, TX Personal Injury Lawyer with 38 years of experience
Free ConsultationPersonal Injury, Insurance Claims, Medical Malpractice and Products Liability
St. Mary's University School of Law
Frank and his wife chose Dallas to live and begin his law practice as a civil litigator. Upon starting to practice law, he thought it important to support his career by joining legal organizations so he could grow in the practical depth of the profession and nurture his need to meet lawyers with the same passion. Frank G. Giunta found membership in these various legal organizations provided a forum which enabled him to engage with other professionals to discuss and share ideas which ultimately provides resources to better serve his clients and the general community where he lives. ...
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Patrick O'Fiel
Kerrville, TX Personal Injury Lawyer with 23 years of experience
(830) 331-5977
The Schreiner Building
222 Sidney Baker St. S, Suite 500
Kerrville, TX 78028
Personal Injury, Criminal Defense, Divorce and Family
South Texas College of Law
When you retain fifth-generation attorney Patrick O’Fiel to represent you in your legal matter, you can rest assured knowing he will personally be handling your matter from start to finish. His success is attributable to his knowledge, aggressive representation, dedication to his clients, and the personal attention and service he provides.
With more than 10 years of legal experience and the extensive skill and knowledge gained through being a fifth-generation lawyer, Mr. O’Fiel believes in aggressively representing his clients. You can count on the aggressive pursuit of your claim or legal goals, as well as the aggressive protection of your rights.
You...
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Kesney Nichols
Murphy, TX Personal Injury Lawyer with 7 years of experience
Free ConsultationPersonal Injury, Divorce and Family
University of Arkansas School of Law
I am Attorney Kesney Nichols, and I assist the firm in managing cases and achieving favorable outcomes for our clients. My responsibilities encompass conducting legal research, drafting documents, interviewing clients and witnesses, preparing for hearings and trials, and aiding in the formulation of legal strategies aimed at resolving cases favorably for each client. I am dedicated to supporting clients through the most challenging periods of their lives and tirelessly advocating on their behalf.
Outside of my professional life, I enjoy golfing and spending time with my rescue dogs, Nash and Ollie.
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Yasamin Moussavi
Carrollton, TX Personal Injury Lawyer with 7 years of experience
Free ConsultationPersonal Injury, Insurance Claims and Products Liability
Shahid Beheshti University - Tehran- Iran
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Mrs. Moussavi is an attorney admitted in the States Bars of Texas, New York, and South Australia. She is also admitted to practice law in Iran. Mrs. Moussavi joined Chalaki Law to handle the law firm’s compliance matters for state and federal cases in 2017. Mrs. Moussavi has experience with practice in both Common Law and Civil Law systems. She completed her Bachelor's and Masters's degree in Iran and wrote a thesis on Confidentiality in International Commercial Arbitration. She specialized in real estate matters in Iran. Upon moving to Australia, she completed a Bachelor of Laws and Legal...
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Joel M. Vecchio
Plano, TX Personal Injury Lawyer with 23 years of experience
Free ConsultationPersonal Injury
Joel M. Vecchio has focused his practice in representing the residents of Texas in their personal injury claims for more than 20 years. He has been immersed in every aspect of personal injury law since he passed the bar in 2001.
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Greg Marks
Dallas, TX Personal Injury Lawyer with 38 years of experience
13355 Noel Road, Suite 1370
Dallas, TX 75240
Free ConsultationPersonal Injury, Insurance Claims, Medical Malpractice and Products Liability
Southern Methodist University
Greg began his career as an engineer for offshore drilling companies. While he enjoyed the problem solving he did for his company, he desired to help others. It was this desire that lead him to SMU's Dedman School of Law, where he graduated in the top 15 percent of his class. Upon graduation, Greg went to work in a prestigious downtown Dallas firm, representing large businesses, doctors and insurance companies. While this experience on the other side of the courtroom has proven invaluable, Greg soon realized he wanted to represent individuals and their families. For more than...
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Craig Stephen Wolcott
Kerrville, TX Personal Injury Lawyer with 42 years of experience
Free ConsultationPersonal Injury, Estate Planning, Probate and Products Liability
South Texas College of Law
Craig Wolcott is the Hill Country Attorney with BIG FIRM experience in personal injury and wrongful death cases, while providing direct LOCAL SERVICE to other Hill Country residents.
He has 38 years experience in State and Federal courts involving 18 wheeler truck wrecks, auto/truck crashes, dram shop/liquor liability cases, animal cases/dog bites, premises defects and products liability litigation. He also handles complex business and commercial litigation, and consumer deceptive trade practices suits.
Craig is Board Certified in Personal Injury Trial Law, and Civil Trial Law, by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization, is AV Preeminent Peer Review rated by...
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Shawn S Hashemi
Carrollton, TX Personal Injury Attorney with 11 years of experience
Free ConsultationPersonal Injury, Construction, Insurance Claims and Products Liability
Texas A&M University School of Law
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Dina Steele
Lewisville, TX Personal Injury Lawyer with 28 years of experience
Personal Injury and Divorce
Southern Methodist University
Dina Steele has over 15 years of practicing in personal injury law. being the lead attorney at Steele Law Firm, P.C., she has the experience and knowledge in details of how the process of personal injury cases work. The keys to success are integrity, communication, and trust.
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David Ragsdale
Dallas, TX Personal Injury Lawyer with 38 years of experience
Free ConsultationPersonal Injury, Insurance Claims, Nursing Home and Products Liability
David Ragsdale has more than 29 years of experience as a personal injury lawyer. Ragsdale Law Firm represents individuals and families injured in car wrecks, truck/18 wheeler accidents, motorcycle wrecks, drunk driving accidents, slip & falls, and all other types of personal injury cases. Ragsdale Law Firm also represents families of loved ones due to the wrongful death of their family member. Contact our firm for a free consultation about your case.
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Mary E. Conn
Houston, TX Personal Injury Attorney with 40 years of experience
Free ConsultationPersonal Injury, Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI and Stockbroker Fraud
University of Houston Law Center
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Charles Hunter
Houston, TX Personal Injury Lawyer with 15 years of experience
Free ConsultationPersonal Injury, Business, Construction and IP
The University of Texas School of Law
HAYES HUNTER PC has the legal knowledge, skills, and experience to advise clients on Personal Injury and Auto Accident matters in the Houston area.
HAYES HUNTER PC has lawyers with over 15 years of experience in business litigation.
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Michael Andrew Seerden
Houston, TX Personal Injury Lawyer with 27 years of experience
Personal Injury, Maritime and Products Liability
South Texas College Of Law and Texas A&M University School of Law
Seerden spent several years at the beginning of his career working on their side of the legal fence, as an attorney in a large law firm defending insurance companies. So, he knows how they operate.
Seerden joined that large firm in Houston after receiving his J.D. from South Texas College of Law in 1998 and gained valuable trial experience there. However, he soon discovered he was on the wrong side.
“In general, I was representing corporations and preventing individuals from getting something they were entitled to,” he says. “Even though I was winning, it wasn’t always a good feeling. My job was...
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John Ginn
Sulphur Springs, TX Personal Injury Attorney with 35 years of experience
Free ConsultationPersonal Injury, Criminal Defense, Divorce and Medical Malpractice
Baylor Law School
John C. Ginn is a partner with the law firm of Smith, McDowell, Ginn in Sulphur Springs. He has a general personal injury practice and is Board Certified by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization in Personal Injury Trial Law and by the National Board of Trial Advocacy as a Civil Trial Advocate. He has served as chairman of the District 1A Grievance Committee and is a past member of the Professionalism Committee of the State Bar of Texas. He is a member of the American Board of Trial Advocates and formerly served as a director of the Texas Trial...
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Rand Mintzer
Houston, TX Personal Injury Lawyer with 41 years of experience
Free ConsultationPersonal Injury, Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI and Nursing Home
South Texas College Of Law
Rand Mintzer Attorney at Law is a Houston criminal attorney with over 30 years trial experience with civil cases and criminal matters ranging from DWI to capital murder in addition to a small number of select personal injury cases.
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Laura Y. Rodriguez
Houston, TX Personal Injury Attorney with 22 years of experience
Personal Injury, Employment, Maritime and Workers' Comp
St. Mary's University School of Law
Law Office of Laura Y. Rodriguez represents individuals who have suffered serious injuries at work, on oil rigs and in vehicle accidents. Workers’ Compensation laws may help you recover financial compensation for medical bills and lost wages.
Ms. Rodriguez completed her undergraduate studies at the University of Texas at Brownsville. During her studies at St. Mary’s University School of Law, she also attended the University of Innsbruck in Austria where she studied International Law.
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Lindsey Beaty
Houston, TX Personal Injury Lawyer with 7 years of experience
Personal Injury
South Texas College of Law
Lindsey Beaty started her college education at the University of Houston, where she received her Bachelor of Science in psychology and political science in 2006. Lindsey dedicated her free time during her undergraduate studies to helping underprivileged inner-city youth through the Harris County Child Protective Services.
Lindsey became passionate about helping inner-city youth and began to work on behalf of at-risk children immediately after graduating. For eight years, Lindsey advocated tirelessly for juveniles as a Probation Officer for Harris County Juvenile Probation Department. Her empathy, humility, and hard work lead her to receive a promotion to the Intensive Supervision Unit....
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James Nguyen
Houston, TX Personal Injury Attorney with 6 years of experience
Free ConsultationPersonal Injury
University of Houston Law Center
James Nguyen is a dedicated advocate pursuing justice for his clients. His practice primarily focuses on personal injury matters including automobile accidents, 18-wheeler accidents, premises liability, workplace injuries, and wrongful death. James’ practice also includes commercial litigation, landlord/tenant, and real estate litigation matters. Whether helping a policyholder recover insurance proceeds to repair their property, helping an injured person, or settling a dispute between a landlord and a tenant, James prides himself in advocating for his clients in the pursuit to bring them a fair and just result.
Prior to his transition into representation of injured people and underpaid policyholders, James practiced...
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Santana S. McMurrey
Houston, TX Personal Injury Attorney with 11 years of experience
Free ConsultationPersonal Injury
South Texas College of Law
Attorney Santana McMurrey joined the team at Arnold & Itkin LLP in 2014, focusing on pharmaceutical products liability to help families of children who were harmed by dangerous effects of prescription drugs. Raised in Freeport, Texas, Santana attended the University of Texas at Austin, where she received her bachelor’s degree. After graduating from college, Santana worked for a law firm in Houston where she discovered her calling and resolved to go to law school. She went on to attend South Texas College of Law, receiving a Dean’s Merit Scholarship and repeatedly making the Dean’s list. During law school, she...
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Lynn Margaret Messer
Houston, TX Personal Injury Lawyer with 34 years of experience
Free ConsultationPersonal Injury, Criminal Defense, Family and Insurance Claims
St. Mary's University School of Law
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Kyle Knizner
Houston, TX Personal Injury Attorney with 8 years of experience
Free ConsultationPersonal Injury
South Texas College of Law
Kyle Knizner is a versatile lawyer who always strives to achieve the best result for his clients. His practice focuses on a variety of personal injury matters including automobile accidents, 18-wheeler accidents, premises liability, workplace injuries, and wrongful death. Growing up in a family of lawyers, he learned early on that lawyers can have a tremendous impact on the lives of others. With diligent preparation, focused execution, and unrelenting attention to detail, Kyle has secured millions for injured Texans across the state.
After earning his undergraduate degree from Texas A&M University, Kyle attended South Texas College of Law Houston where he...
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Sara Hashmi
Houston, TX Personal Injury Lawyer with 11 years of experience
Free ConsultationPersonal Injury, Health Care and Medical Malpractice
South Texas College of Law
Sara Hashmi, PharmD, JD has unique skillset for medical malpractice cases, with her over fifteen years of experience as a pharmacist with a top international retail pharmacy, including several years of managerial experience. This experience, combined with her background in defending medical malpractice cases, provides her a comprehensive perspective on medical and pharmaceutical negligence cases. She has recently expanded her practice to all injury cases, where her medical background will well-serve those clients who are injured as a result of the negligence of another company or individual.
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Mark A. Weycer
Bellaire, TX Personal Injury Attorney with 35 years of experience
Personal Injury and Medical Malpractice
South Texas College of Law
The Weycer Law Firm specializes in personal injury cases across the state of Texas and throughout the country. Our firm has over 60 years of experience handling personal injury lawsuits and was selected as one of the top 25 Medical Malpractice Trial Lawyers in the state of Texas. From auto collisions to medical negligence, we're here to fight for you.
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Kenichi Yagi
Houston, TX Personal Injury Attorney with 26 years of experience
Personal Injury, Business, Employment and Products Liability
University of Houston Law Center
Kenichi Yagi is an experienced corporate transactional attorney for Adair Myers Stevenson Yagi. He focuses his practice on commercial litigation and advises domestic and international clients in corporate matters, intellectual property disputes, personal injury, premises liability, products liability, insurance coverage, family law, real estate, employment law, and debt collections.
Mr. Yagi was born in Japan and moved to the United States when he was a teenager. He graduated high school in the United States and attended the University of Massachusetts at Lowell where he earned a Bachelor of Arts degree. Mr. Yagi graduated magna cum laude and was a member...