Van Vleck Personal Injury Lawyers

M. Cody Moore is a trial lawyer specializing in criminal law, family law, business and personal injury litigation. He comes from a blue-collar background – his grandfather was born in 1896 in West Texas and lived his life as a tough-as-nails cattle rancher. His father served in the Air Force and worked his life in the oil field and as a crop duster. Before attending the University of Houston Law Center, Cody worked in the construction industry, as a commercial fisherman, in agriculture, and finally owned and operated his own beekeeping business.
Before opening his own offices, Cody was a...

I handle Social Security disability claims, primarily in the Houston area. I also handle personal injury, long term disability, products liability, defective medical device claims, pharmaceutical litigation, and medical malpractice claims in conjunction with other attorneys. I have been licensed to practice law in the State of Texas since 1992. After graduating from Texas A&M University in 1989 with a degree in Marketing, I obtained my law degree (J.D.) from Baylor University in 1992. I opened my private practice in Houston in 2003. My practice is primarily in the area of Social Security disability and...

I'm a Houston criminal defense lawyer. Advocate for the poor everywhere. Believer in redemption. Former motorcycle adventurer, and barbecue fiend. Now dad with high cholesterol and life insurance.



I'm a former Army Reserve Combat Medic and former prosecutor. I dedicate one hundred percent of my practice to criminal defense. From allegations of driving while intoxicated and domestic violence to murder and complex white collar cases.



I'm a frequent lecturer around the world on criminal justice topics. I've appeared on television to discuss arrests and crime in the media, and I contribute criminal...

Kyle Beale a graduate of Baylor Law School, as well as a LL.M. graduate (Intellectual Property Law) of The University of Houston Law Center. Mr. Beale is licensed to practice law in Texas, Illinois, and Pennsylvania. Mr. Beale has extensive trial experience in both federal and state court across the country. In fact, Mr. Beale has taken verdicts in New York, Missouri, and Texas within last few years.

Mr. Beale is Board Certified in Personal Injury Trial Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization (TBLS). Board Certification is a voluntary designation program certifying Texas attorneys in 21 specific areas of...

Gabriel Assaad, Of Counsel at Kennedy Hodges, LLP, was born Rochester, New York. He attended the University of Florida and graduated with a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering in 1996. After graduation, he accepted a position with a consulting firm. He then decided he wanted to attend law school, so he moved to Nashville, Tennessee, to attend Vanderbilt University. Mr. Assaad graduated from Vanderbilt University with his J.D. in 2001 and accepted a position as an associate attorney at Dickstein Shapiro, LLP, in Washington, DC, where he focused on Patent Litigation. In 2004, he joined Paulson & Nace, a personal injury law...

Jaime I. Perez comes from a hardworking immigrant family, which gave him a unique yet relatable experience that he carries with him into the field of law. Born in Guadalajara, Mexico, but raised in Houston, Texas, Jaime is proud of this cultural blend that honed his identity and shaped his character. He witnessed early the vulnerability of those who needed legal help and saw the consequences of not getting it firsthand. This experience cultivated within him strong principles of fairness and justice, to which he dedicated himself in the pursuit of his legal career. After graduating from the University of Texas...

After serving for one year as a law clerk for Judge Sam Johnson on the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit, Richard Schechter began the private practice of law in 1980. Since 1986 he has headed his own firm, and has been responsible for developing and trying the full range of complex civil cases, including product liability and medical negligence cases, Deceptive Trade Practice-Consumer Protection Act causes of action, federal statutory claims, maritime litigation, all types of personal injury cases, and business tort and contract claims
Schechter has litigated cases from Florida to California and around the State...

Following a serious accident, many people do not know where to turn for qualified, responsible, results-oriented representation. There is a reason why so many people in Houston and nationwide have turned to The Mokaram Law Firm to represent them in their time of greatest need. Our results and our satisfied clients are a testament to the tenacious and unrelenting approach we take to each and every case that we handle. We aren’t afraid to fight for you, and when you are injured in an accident caused by someone else’s negligent actions, just remember: “We’ll Make ‘Em Pay”!

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...

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...

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...

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.

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.

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...

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...

Emiliano Farciert, Jr. is an associate attorney at Ramsey Law Group in Houston, Texas. Emiliano is a graduate from the South Texas College of Law and is fluent in Spanish. He has dedicated his practice to helping those who have been wrongfully injured by another's negligence. His practice consists of representing plaintiffs in personal injury and wrongful death claims including premises liability, workplace accidents, catastrophic car and truck accidents, sexual assault, and products liability cases.

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...