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Garry Lewellen
Stephenville, TX Lawyer with 52 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Divorce and Family
University of Texas - Austin
A renowned super lawyer for over four decades, Garry Lewellen has a stellar reputation, earned by case preparation and courtroom skills. A former Chief Justice describes Lewellen as having the innate ability to, "cross examine witnesses with surgical precision, exposing falsehoods, and revealing the truth."
Lewellen graduated from the University of Texas, in 1970, with a degree in Political Science. He subsequently attended the University of Texas School of Law, while serving as Governor Preston Smith’s Student Affairs Advisor for all college campuses within the state.
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John Holman Barr
Dallas, TX Attorney with 44 years of experience
Free ConsultationConstruction, Insurance Claims, Insurance Defense and Personal Injury
Super Lawyers: 2006 - 2015 National Board of Legal Specialty Certification Practice Areas: Personal Injury - Products: Defense (60%), Professional Liability: Defense (20%), Personal Injury - General: Defense (20%) Law School: St. Mary's University School of Law
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James Martin Bridge
Fort Worth, TX Attorney with 26 years of experience
Free ConsultationBusiness, Criminal Defense, Family and Personal Injury
Mr. Bridge serves as the Chief Operating Officer and Firm Managing Attorney at Bailey & Galyen, one of the largest consumer law firms in Texas. A dedicated leader and experienced attorney, James has been instrumental in driving the firm’s success and overseeing its operations.
James earned his undergraduate degree from Texas Christian University (TCU) and went on to graduate from Texas Wesleyan University School of Law in 1998. During law school, he demonstrated his leadership abilities as the President of the Student Bar Association and as the President of his legal fraternity.
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Daniel Smith
Fort Worth, TX Attorney with 35 years of experience
Free ConsultationInsurance Claims, Medical Malpractice, Personal Injury and Products Liability
Baylor Law School
Board Certified, Personal Injury Trial Law - Texas Board of Legal Specialization
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Brian Poe
Fort Worth, TX Attorney with 18 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, DUI & DWI and White Collar Crime
Southern Methodist University
As a former state and federal prosecutor, I have tried over 100 jury trials from DWI to Capital Murder at the state level, to complex drug, money laundering, and white collar crime cases at the federal level.
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Andrea Townsend
Fort Worth, TX Lawyer with 22 years of experience
Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Juvenile and Traffic Tickets
Texas Tech University School of Law
Andrea Townsend attended Texas A&M University and received her Bachelor of Arts Degree in Psychology in 2000. She then graduated from the Texas Tech School of Law in 2003. Throughout her career as an attorney, Andrea has worked as an Assistant District Attorney in multiple counties throughout the North Texas area, including the Grayson County Attorney’s Office, Ellis County District Attorney’s Office, Denton County District Attorney’s Office, and Tarrant County District Attorney’s Office. Andrea handled thousands of criminal cases as a prosecutor, with offenses including driving while intoxicated, assault, sexual assault of a child, stalking, aggravated robbery, and murder. While...
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Lisa Haines
Fort Worth, TX Attorney with 28 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, DUI & DWI and Domestic Violence
Southern Methodist University
Lisa Haines is a client-focused defense attorney and has been license more than 22 years. Lisa has resolved thousands of felony and misdemeanor cases in every court in Tarrant County, both as a prosecutor in the Tarrant County District Attorney's Office and as a defense attorney. Because of her many trials and vast experience in criminal law, Ms. Haines is approved by the Tarrant County Criminal Court Judges to represent defendants facing habitual,1st, 2nd, 3rd and state jail felonies and all misdemeanor level charges. She is well known and respected in the criminal courts as a passionate and tenacious defender...
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Colleen Cornelison
Fort Worth, TX Lawyer with 6 years of experience
Free ConsultationAppeals
Texas A&M University School of Law
Colleen Cornelison is an Intake Attorney at the Innocence Project of Texas (IPTX), a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing free legal assistance to individuals who have been convicted of crimes they did not commit. Before joining the IPTX team, Colleen spent five years representing criminal defense and family law clients, working alongside Atticus Gill, at the highly respected Gill Law Firm, PLLC. Colleen also previously worked as a criminal defense Associate Attorney at Dunham and Jones, Attorneys at Law, PLLC, one of the largest criminal defense firms in the nation.
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Jeffrey Scott Hoover
Fort Worth, TX Lawyer with 22 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence and Personal Injury
St. Mary's University School of Law
Jeff is not your ordinary lawyer. I guarantee, if you go visit some corporate office and come visit Jeff afterwards, your instincts will tell you he is the right guy for you. He is a successful small businessman that actually cares for his clients, not the money.
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Joe Derrell Tolbert
Fort Worth, TX Attorney with 34 years of experience
Business, Collections, Construction and Real Estate
Texas Tech University School of Law
Mr. Tolbert has successfully represented businesses and individuals for over 30 years. He specialized in construction law and general business law. Mr. Tolbert has an active trial practice in the areas of construction law and commercial litigation. As part of his trial practice, he has been the lead attorney in numerous mediations, trials, and arbitrations related to construction and other business disputes. He has effectively protected his clients’ interests when negotiating contracts and in resolving legal disputes that his individual and corporate clients experience.
Mr. Tolbert is Board Certified in Texas Construction Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization...
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Christopher M. Jeansonne
Fort Worth, TX Attorney with 13 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence and White Collar Crime
Texas Tech University School of Law
Chris Jeansonne is an accomplished criminal defense attorney and senior leader at Dunham & Jones, where he plays a pivotal role in both legal representation and attorney development. He graduated with honors from The University of Texas at Austin with a B.A. in Economics and earned his Juris Doctor from Texas Tech University School of Law. During law school, he served as Articles Editor for the Texas Tech Law Review and worked as an Appellate Law Clerk for the Lubbock County District Attorney’s Office, gaining valuable experience in criminal appeals and constitutional law.
Mr. Jeansonne authored a legal article during his...
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Paul J. Dunham
Fort Worth, TX Attorney with 36 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence and Personal Injury
Southern University Law Center
Paul J. Dunham is a seasoned trial lawyer and strategic legal entrepreneur with more than 30 years of experience in criminal defense. As the founder and managing partner of Dunham & Jones, he has built one of the largest and most respected criminal defense law firms in the state of Texas. Under his leadership, the firm has grown into a statewide powerhouse with offices in Austin, Dallas, Fort Worth, Houston, San Antonio, and more than a dozen other cities across Texas.
Mr. Dunham leads a team of over 125 dedicated criminal defense attorneys, many of whom are former prosecutors and seasoned...
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Wade Sparks
Fort Worth, TX Lawyer with 9 years of experience
Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI and Personal Injury
Texas Tech University School of Law
I was born and raised in Tarrant County and have spent the last ten years advocating for clients in both criminal and injury cases. In criminal cases, my ultimate goal is always dismissal. When it comes to injury cases, I strive to ensure that my clients receive outstanding medical care and that they recover the maximum amount possible for their injuries. See my reviews and visit my website www.lawspartan.com. Call or text anytime for a free confidential consultation 817-371-3250
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1103 North Main St.
Fort Worth, TX 76164
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Jennifer Scherf
Burleson, TX Lawyer with 22 years of experience
Free ConsultationDivorce and Family
SMU Dedman School of Law and University of North Texas, Denton, Texas
Jennifer is very driven; which helps her be a strong and effective advocate for her clients. She believes in treating people who are dealing with difficult situations as well as happy events such as adoptions and prenups with dignity, compassion, and respect while providing excellent representation and personal service.
Born and raised in the North Dallas area; Jennifer graduated from Plano Sr. High in 1993. Four years later, she received her Bachelor of Science degrees in Criminal Justice, Business Law and English from UNT. Following college, she took two years off to begin her family before continuing her education and going...
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Stephen Wayne Shoultz
Dallas, TX Lawyer with 45 years of experience
Free ConsultationPersonal Injury
Stephen W. Shoultz is a Dallas injury attorney and a founder of the Law Office of Stephen W. Shoultz. Attorney Shoultz has been working in the legal field for nearly 35 years. He is among the select group of Texas lawyers to be Board Certified in the area of Personal Injury Law. Mr. Shoultz’s peers have recognized him with the Martindale-Hubbell® rating of AV Preeminent®. He holds memberships with organizations including the Texas Trial Lawyers Association, American Association for Justice and Dallas Trial Lawyers Association. Contact his firm today to find out more.
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Daniel Henry Charest
Dallas, TX Lawyer with 21 years of experience
Antitrust, Arbitration & Mediation, Business and Energy
Tulane University
Daniel Charest gets results for his clients in high-stakes litigation. His career reflects a history of big wins in the court room and high-profile settlement agreements. He achieves those results through a combination of smarts and daily hard work. Daniel understands that trust and accountability with his clients, plus a dedicated group of attorneys, form the foundation of a strong legal team.
From international arbitrations in London to small-town courthouses, Daniel knows each victory—no matter the size—matters to the client. Daniel co-founded Burns Charest with the mission to form a team of dynamic attorneys from varied backgrounds who are motivated...
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Ryan Kent McComber
Dallas, TX Lawyer with 21 years of experience
Business, Energy, Entertainment & Sports and Insurance Defense
Southern Methodist University
Mr. McComber is a Partner at Figari & Davenport, LLP whose practice focuses on complex commercial litigation. Mr. McComber has a broad range of experience representing both plaintiffs and defendants in contract disputes, TRO and injunctive relief proceedings, health, life, and disability insurance disputes, class actions, oil and gas matters, and litigation involving commercial real estate. Mr. McComber has successfully tried cases in both federal and state courts, and has also represented numerous clients in significant arbitration proceedings.
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Megan Daic
Dallas, TX Lawyer
Free ConsultationBankruptcy, Business, Consumer and Employment
University of Houston - Main Campus
Megan Daic is the Founder and Owner of Daic Law. She started Daic Law with one main goal in mind: to create a client-driven law firm that focuses on the needs of people in the community. She understands that life can be difficult at times, and there are unexpected situations and tragedies that people are forced to confront on a day-to-day basis. Megan’s hope in starting this firm was and is to help people during their time of need and make the process as simple and clear as possible.
Daic Law is a general practice law firm that focuses on Consumer...
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Zachary Cooper
Dallas, TX Lawyer with 8 years of experience
Business, Estate Planning and Probate
University of Oklahoma College of Law
Zac Cooper is an Associate Attorney with the Parvin Law Group that focuses on litigating business, probate, and guardianship disputes, assisting clients to protect legacies built over a lifetime. Zac is energetic about assisting clients with safeguarding what's important: their livelihoods and their loved ones.
For those trying to observe a friend or family member's desires after death or to guarantee a loved one receives proper care during life, Zac helps clients with probate and guardianship matters. When it comes to litigation, Zac is a bulldog in the courtroom. He works to protect and defend clients every step of the way...
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Kelly Mitchell Crawford
Dallas, TX Attorney with 38 years of experience
Free ConsultationBusiness, Securities and Stockbroker Fraud
Southern Methodist University
Mr. Crawford has more than 30 years of experience in handling complex commercial litigation, including securities fraud, receiverships, oil and gas, employment, insurance and general business disputes.
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Mr. Crawford has successfully represented clients in a wide range of complex commercial litigation, including cases involving:
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• Software licensing issues
• Employment disputes, including proprietary information, agreements and covenants not to compete
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• Copyright issues
• Insurance coverage disputes
• Shareholder disputes
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Keith Dewayne Harris
Dallas , TX Attorney with 21 years of experience
Keith D. Harris is a partner at Harris and Harris Law Group, PLLC. He is an experienced litigator who practices criminal defense in state and federal courts. Prior to practicing criminal defense, Keith had 11 years of prosecuting cases and trial work. Harris and Harris Law Group prides itself on the individual attention clients receive. They sit down with each client, listen to the details of their case and provide exemplary legal representation.
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Nick Toufexis
DALLAS, TX Lawyer with 4 years of experience
(888) 239-9305
1845 Woodall Rodgers Freeway
Suite 1500
DALLAS, TX 75201
Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI and White Collar Crime
SMU Dedman School of Law
Mr. Toufexis is a veteran of the United States Navy and after serving for 10 years, he has brought that same tenacity to his legal career. As a combat veteran, Mr. Toufexis has used his experiences and translated that fighting attitude to the courtroom. Even before going to law school, Mr. Toufexis knew that his passion was fighting for the rights of the accused and has shown that passion through the exceptional results he has achieved in court. His “think outside the box” mentality has turned many negatives in cases into positives.
Mr. Toufexis believes that everyone is deserving of tenacious...
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Michelle May O'Neil
Dallas, TX Attorney with 33 years of experience
(214) 348-6723
1845 Woodall Rodgers Freeway
Suite 1525 MB #5
Dallas, TX 75201
Appeals, Divorce and Family
Attorney Michelle May O’Neil earned her Bachelor of Business Administration in 1989 from Baylor University Hankamer School of Business, her Juris Doctorate in 1991 from Baylor University School of Law, and her Mediation Certificate in 2003 from Texas Women’s University. Ms. O’Neil has been practicing law for over 30 years, and is the founding partner of the Dallas family law firm, O’Neil Wysocki. Through the use of genuine compassion for her client’s difficulties, and her determination to help them maintain their most favorable outcomes, Attorney O’Neil has the ability to assist individuals through complicated matters including divorce, child custody, and...
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Yolanda Castro-Dominguez
Irving, TX Lawyer with 9 years of experience
Divorce, Estate Planning, Family and Real Estate
Texas A&M University School of Law
It is often said that there is no time like the present. This could not be truer than when considering to prepare an estate plan. Doing so will it put your mind at ease by taking care of your family and loved ones. And it ensures your estate is distributed and protected according to your desires. Whether you need a Will, Trust, or Power of Attorney, Yolanda offers a variety of estate plans to suit your needs for the benefit of your loved ones.
Yolanda Castro-Dominguez is a native Texan who grew up in Irving, Texas. Her passion for helping others...
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Michael Galyen
Fort Worth, TX Attorney with 4 years of experience
Personal Injury
Texas A&M University School of Law
Michael Galyen is the firm’s Executive Vice President and a trial attorney practicing out of Bailey & Galyen’s Fort Worth, TX office. Michael specializes in personal injury litigation, representing those who have been hurt in Work Injuries, Truck Wrecks, Car Wrecks, and Premises Liability matters. Michael prides himself on client satisfaction and zealous representation for his clients throughout his time practicing at Bailey & Galyen.
Michael has secured multiple seven-figure recoveries on behalf of his clients, earning himself a place in the “Million Dollar Advocates Forum”. Moreover, Michael was named to the National Trial Lawyers “Top 40 under 40” which is...
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Farzad Zare
Dallas, TX Attorney with 20 years of experience
(213) 663-2627
400 S. Zang Blvd
Oak Cliff Tower, Suite 350
Dallas, TX 75208
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, DUI & DWI and International
SMU Dedman School of Law
Experienced Attorney Licensed in Iran and Criminal Defense Attorney in the State of Texas
Having successfully handled complex legal matters in Iran, I am well-prepared and have transmitted my skills and expertise to the U.S. legal system. My admission to the Texas Bar reflects my dedication to expanding my professional horizons and serving clients within the United States.
Drawing on my extensive legal experience, I offer a comprehensive skill set that spans various practice areas, including civil litigation, contract negotiations, corporate law, torts, and regulatory compliance. I pride myself on my analytical abilities, attention to detail, and effective communication skills, which...
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E. Lynette Stone
Dallas, TX Attorney with 25 years of experience
Free ConsultationInsurance Claims, Medical Malpractice, Personal Injury and Social Security Disability
Lewis & Clark Law School
Attorney E. Lynette Stone's background includes extensive work in complex trials, mediations and arbitrations in state and federal courts nationwide.
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Suraj Singh Dhillon
Arlington, TX Lawyer with 1 year of experience
625 W Main St
Arlington, TX 76010
Free ConsultationBusiness, Cannabis Law, Criminal Defense and Entertainment & Sports
I am Suraj Singh Dhillon, a practicing attorney across Texas and Oklahoma. My legal practice encompasses a wide range of services, including business litigation, mergers and acquisitions, business counseling, and providing general legal guidance to businesses in various industries. Additionally, I am often appointed by local courts to represent the interests of a ward in Guardianship proceedings, serving those who cannot represent themselves.
My proficiency in corporate law, regulatory compliance, contract negotiations, and risk management has allowed me to successfully advise executive teams and boards of directors on numerous legal issues. The goal of my counsel is to help parties reach...
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Chad C Allman
Fort Worth, TX Lawyer with 17 years of experience
Free ConsultationBusiness, Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI and Divorce
Oklahoma City University School of Law
A graduate of Tarleton State University and Oklahoma City University School of Law, during which he was inducted as a Member of the International Legal Fraternity of Phi Delta Phi - Hand Inn, Chad Allman founded Allman Law, a general practice firm, in 2007 with the intent of serving those in need. Having grown up in a large family, Chad easily relates to people, allowing him to be sensitive to his client’s needs.
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R. Matthew Graham
Fort Worth, TX Lawyer with 24 years of experience
Personal Injury
Texas Wesleyan University School of Law - Texas Wesleyan University
Licensed in 2000, Matthew Graham is an experienced private-practice trial attorney who has prosecuted and managed cases and claims in complex federal and state civil litigation involving catastrophic injuries, products liability, and multi-party insurance litigation. He is licensed to practice law in Colorado, New Mexico, Oklahoma and Texas, and is admitted to the Federal Courts for the Northern and Eastern districts of Texas and the District of Colorado.
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Kim Cook Smith
Arlington, TX Attorney
Workers' Comp
Texas Southern University Thurgood Marshall School of Law
With the fall of Saigon, the capital of South Vietnam, North Vietnamese forces swiftly moved in to seize the city. At just eighteen months old, I—along with tens of thousands of South Vietnamese refugees—was forced to flee my homeland in April 1975. My American father refused to leave without me or my Vietnamese mother. In the chaos of mass evacuation, we boarded a military cargo plane with nothing but the clothes on our backs as the Vietnam War ended and a communist regime took hold.
Looking back over four decades, I realize that my journey was shaped not by chance but...
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Doug Wright
Grand Prairie, TX Lawyer with 46 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, Divorce, Family and Personal Injury
St. Mary's University School of Law
Doug Wright is a native of Fort Worth who graduated from Paschal High School in 1972 before earning a Bachelor’s of Business Administration at the University of Texas at Austin in 1976. He then attended St. Mary University School of Law. After graduating and getting licensed in 1979 he returned to Fort Worth where his father was a Family District Judge and began his legal career.After being in private practice for almost 30 years Mr. Wright joined the firm of Bailey & Galyen in 2009 as Managing Attorney of the Fort Worth Office. He has committed his practice to Family...
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J.C. Bailey III
Grand Prairie, TX Lawyer with 37 years of experience
Free ConsultationBankruptcy, Business, Estate Planning and Probate
J.C. was admitted to the bar and to practice before the United States District Court, Northern District of Texas in 1988. He received his undergraduate degree from Abilene Christian University and his law degree from the Baylor University School of Law. J.C. is a member of the Order of Barristers, the State Bar of Texas, and the Tarrant County Bar Association. A frequent speaker on a wide array of subjects, he enjoys making presentations for professional groups, businesses, churches and schools. Addressing challenges in a constructive and professional manner is the highest priority of Mr. Bailey’s practice. J.C. has...
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Pedro "Peter" de la Cerda
Fort Worth, TX Lawyer with 20 years of experience
Free ConsultationPersonal Injury
Texas Tech University School of Law
Attorney Pedro “Peter” de la Cerda co-founded DFW Injury Lawyers, embarking on a legal career initially defending healthcare providers, trucking companies, and manufacturing entities in cases involving personal injury, medical malpractice, products liability, and toxic tort. Witnessing the genuine suffering of individuals deserving fair compensation, Mr. de la Cerda transitioned to representing plaintiffs in personal injury cases.
Licensed to practice in Texas and California, Mr. de la Cerda has garnered numerous accolades. Recognized as a “Rising Star” by SuperLawyers® from 2014 to 2017, he has consistently been designated as a "SuperLawyer" since 2018, a distinction granted to just 5% of lawyers...
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Don Hase
Arlington, TX Lawyer with 44 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense and DUI & DWI
Don is a Board Certified Criminal Law Specialist by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization. His practice is limited to criminal defense. Don also represents individuals who are under investigation by law enforcement before any formal charges are filed. Don has been named a Texas SuperLawyer by Texas Monthly magazine in 2009-13. He is a former prosecutor. Call for a free consultation with a criminal law specialist.
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Ross F. Tew
Arlington, TX Lawyer with 12 years of experience
(817) 265-9002
4025 Woodland Park Boulevard, Suite 140
Arlington, TX 76013
Elder, Estate Planning, Probate and Real Estate
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.
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Brian John Willett
Arlington, TX Attorney with 33 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence and Juvenile
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John W. Hughes
Benbrook, TX Attorney with 57 years of experience
Arbitration & Mediation
Cornell Law School and Baylor Law School
John W. Hughes is a certified mediator and arbitrator in Texas, with over 57 years of legal and business experience. He has successfully resolved thousands of diverse cases, including complex multi-party disputes. Known for his problem-solving skills, John is adept at finding creative and innovative solutions to conflicts.
After graduating from Baylor Law School, John practiced law at prominent firms before establishing his own firm. He has extensive experience in various legal areas, including oil & gas, securities fraud, property, construction, business disputes, intellectual property, and personal injury.
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Carolyn Dove
Arlington, TX Lawyer with 16 years of experience
Elder, Estate Planning, Probate and Tax
Southern Methodist University
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Joey D. Robison
Dallas, TX Lawyer with 32 years of experience
300 Centre St
Dallas, TX 75208
Free ConsultationNursing Home and Personal Injury
Oklahoma City University School of Law
Joey Robison attended the University of Texas at Austin where he earned a bachelors degree in political science. He earned his doctorate of law at Oklahoma City Law School. Mr. Robinson has spent his entire career representing victims of negligence regarding their claims against insurance companies.