Alief Lawyers

Michael Barcus is a co-founder and partner at Barcus Arenas, PLLC, a Houston-based law firm dedicated to representing policyholders in property insurance disputes throughout Texas and Louisiana. Barcus Arenas, PLLC is dedicated to achieving fair and full insurance recoveries for property owners, with a client-focused approach and a deep understanding of how to navigate tough insurance disputes. With a practice focused on first-party insurance claims, Michael is committed to leveling the playing field for policyholders dealing with denied or underpaid insurance claims. Michael has significant experience guiding clients through complex coverage disputes, appraisals, and litigation following catastrophic weather events. He works...

1. Federal & State Taxes IRS and State Tax Problems, Tax Returns (Individual, business, estate) and solutions - including release IRS Levies, Liens, audits, Offers in Compromise, Payment Plans, Protests and Appeals, innocent spouse, employment tax problems, including trust fund penalties and responsible persons, CID criminal tax investigations, sales tax and property tax, admitted to U.S. Tax, District and Bankruptcy Courts, and all State Courts. 2. Bankruptcy Individual and small business - Chapters 7, 13, and 11, for tax debts and consumer or business debts, tax discharges, sales tax bankruptcies, payment plans and tax releases. Representing Debtors and...

Chris Ainsworth is an attorney working for the Poerschke Law Firm. As a law student at The University of Texas School of Law, Chris worked at the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals, Harris County District Attorney's Office, and Travis County Attorney's Office. Chris began his legal career as a solo practitioner, before obtaining employment with Kim K. Ogg as a "walk-on." As an attorney at the Ogg Law Firm, Chris became a noted member of her team, responsible for many aspects of cases and achieving positive results for numerous clients. When Ms. Ogg became Harris County District Attorney in 2017,...

Board Certified in Civil Trial Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization. Also Board Certified in Personal Injury Trial Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization.

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...

I am a solo practitioner with nearly two decades of experience. I prosecuted major felonies for most of that time. I am now in private practice and am solely dedicated to criminal defense. I am board certified in criminal law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization. Only 1% of all attorneys are board certified in any field. I base my practice in Liberty, Chambers, Fort Bend, Montgomery and Harris Counties.

Don Foty, partner at Kennedy Hodges, LLP, was born in Houston and raised in a small town in central Texas. In high school, he received numerous awards for his performance in the school military program and graduated summa cum laude. After high school, Mr. Foty attended the University of Texas at Austin where he studied finance and business honors--a program reserved for the top students. While working on his undergraduate degree, he also worked for a Fortune 500 company. He graduated with his B.B.A. in 2003. After graduation, Mr. Foty attended law school at the University of Houston Law Center. While...

Houston, Texas Bankruptcy Attorney William K. Vaughn has been practicing consumer bankruptcy law since 1996 and has more than 17 years experience helping individuals achieve financial security through bankruptcy. In addition to representing clients in Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 cases, he has represented clients in adversary proceedings and contested matters incident to such cases. William is experienced in consumer law, contracts, secured transactions and liens, business and commercial law, corporate governance, transactions and securities issues, and strategic business planning and asset protection. William has spoken about U.S. Bankruptcy and Debtor/Creditor Law at the National Central University, Hsinchu,Taiwan,...

Houston Attorney Pete Patterson has been practicing law in the state of Texas for over 25 years, with a focus on oil and gas law, business litigation, and personal injury cases. Mr. Patterson was admitted to the State Bar of Texas in 1990 after receiving his J.D. from the University of Houston Law Center, where he was inducted into the prestigious Order of the Barristers. In his legal career, Mr. Patterson has amassed over $150 million in verdicts, settlements, judgments, and recoveries for his clients. He maintains membership in a number of respected associations, including the American Board of Trial...

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...

Arthur Lee "Lance" McLain is a Graduate of Texas Christian University and South Texas College of Law. He focuses on Elder Law, Estate Planning, and Probate matters in Houston, Texas.

Anthony Spaeth is a construction lawyer and mediator based in Houston. He has roofed residential and commercial structures, was once a passable framer and worked for a year as a mason's helper. Anthony received Board Certification in Construction Law (’16). Thomson Reuters named him a Texas Super Lawyer® by in 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022 and 2023. The University of Texas Plan II Honors Program (BA ’93) The University of Texas School of Law (JD ’00) Anthony often speaks at events related to construction and litigation.

Shari Goldsberry is a dedicated attorney with expertise in various legal areas, including family law, who offers cost-effective legal counsel while prioritizing client respect and positive resolutions with minimized litigation costs. She has served as trial counsel, managed complex civil litigation, written appellate briefs, and represented clients in appellate court. Additionally, Shari is a compassionate advocate for at-risk children, collaborating with Child Protective Services to safeguard their rights and voices. Her impressive qualifications include Texas Board Certification in Family Law and being consistently selected as a Super Lawyer for the past seven years.

I have over 30 years of experience in Divorce, Separation, Child Custody and Defending Clients in Attorney General cases. I offer a free initial consultation. My firm offers payment plans for attorney fees is needed.

Kevin Niser earned his undergraduate degree from Florida International University in Miami, Florida, graduating with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Political Science and Minor in International Relations. He attended law school at St. Thomas University School of Law in Miami, FL. While in law school, Kevin earned the St. Thomas University School of Law Pro Bono Commendation and received a Cali award recipient for Admiralty Law and Seminar: Selected Topics in Criminal law and Criminal Procedure. Kevin made the dean list for three semesters. After graduating from law school, Kevin has practiced in state courts throughout Florida specializing in First...

Nancy is an associate attorney at Hunt Law Firm, where she is committed to providing a wide range of family law services to individuals and families. Nancy was born and raised in Houston, Texas. Soon after receiving her Bachelor of Arts from the University of Houston, Nancy attended South Texas College of Law Houston.

During her tenure at South Texas College of Law Houston, Nancy volunteered with the Houston Area Women’s Center, Houston Volunteer Lawyers, Boat People SOS and Catholic Charities where she gained invaluable experience in family law at an early point in her career. Through her continued experience, Nancy...

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....

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...

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...

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...

Kiri is a Texas-licensed attorney with a JD and Bar admissions in Texas, she is also a recipient of the prestigious Marquis “Who’s Who” Award. Born in Singapore, she has called Houston home since 1968, with time spent living in both Dallas and Australia. Currently serving as Secretary of her Homeowner’s Association, she balances her professional life with hobbies like spending time with her daughter, following NFL football, watching the news, and exploring new restaurants. A single mother for 20 years, she raised her daughter while navigating the legal profession. She was drawn to law because of the compelling “best interest”...

Juli Fournier represents companies and investors in a broad range of corporate, securities, financing, and general business matters. She assists business clients in evaluating potential deals and developing strategies for success. Juli's deep understanding of the legal and business aspects of transactions lends value in deals such as such as mergers, acquisitions and dispositions of businesses, private offerings of securities, financings and loan transactions, and structuring and restructuring of corporations, limited liability companies, joint ventures and general and limited partnerships. She advises clients regarding loans, non-competition covenants, employment relationships, shareholders agreements, security, escrow, and guaranty agreements, settlement agreements, promissory...