Ames Lawyers

Mr. Anderson in a founding partner at the law offices of Anderson & Cummings that focuses his practice in the area of personal injury law. Seth successfully recovered the third-highest railroad injury verdict in Texas during 2009 and has been awarded an AV Rating from Martindale-Hubbell - an honor given to less than 1% of all trial lawyers in the United States. Mr. Cummings is also a lifetime member in the Million and Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forums, along with having been given the "Texas Super Lawyer®" award in 2013 and 2014. If you require the services of a proven personal...

I am Elise Smith, a dedicated attorney at Smith & Smith Advocates, where I focus on civil rights and federal litigation. My practice primarily involves representing individuals in complex federal cases, particularly those concerning constitutional violations, §1983 claims, and civil rights issues. I am committed to advocating for individuals whose rights have been violated by government entities, law enforcement, or other state actors. I firmly believe that the courtroom is a crucial arena for effecting change. My approach to each case is driven by a relentless pursuit of justice, especially for those whose voices have been muted by systemic abuses of...

I was born and raised in Austin, Texas where my parents set roots from Mexico. I attended the Liberal Arts Academy at the former Johnston High School in East Austin and went on to double major in journalism and government at UT Austin. During my studies at UT, I had the privilege of interning at NBC Mexico/ Telemundo in Mexico City. I also studied abroad in Paris for a semester, where I honed my French language skills. After my undergraduate studies, I worked for a national non-profit organization and later enrolled in law school. Part of my studies took me...

John M. Groce, Jr. was born in Waco and raised in Colleyville before he started working as a young paralegal with his father and grandfather. John graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree in 1992 from Baylor University, with a major in English and a minor in Rhetoric & Argumentation before attending Texas Tech University School of Law, where he graduated in 1995 with a Juris Doctor degree. John was later admitted to the State Bar of Texas in 1995. During his time as an attorney, he has had extensive trial experience in personal injury law.

Shawn’s practice includes a wide variety of civil litigation including: intellectual property litigation (patent, trademark, and trade secret), commercial litigation, personal injury, wrongful death, civil rights, and employment law. This broad practice has given him experience in many different aspects of litigation including: case assessment and research, discovery, motion practice, trial preparation, hearing presentation, and trial presentation. Shawn has tried multiple jury trials to successful verdict as lead trial counsel and has been selected by Thomas Reuters as a Rising Star in 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, and 2018.

Michael R. Parker completed his law degree from the Whittier Law School in 1999. He is the founder and managing partner of Parker Straus LLP’s Dallas office. His practice areas primarily include complex civil litigation, such as insurance fraud, insurance claims, bad faith defense, civil RICO, SIU, and many more. Prior to managing his own firm, he worked for Liberty Mutual and was a private investigator. He has well-rounded insight and deep legal knowledge, especially in insurance & SIU cases. Known as a leader in his field, he regularly presents on topic that include fraud, coverage, and bad faith issues.

Katherine (“Katie”) Hawkins is a dedicated immigration attorney based in North Texas, with a strong commitment to serving diverse communities. She graduated from Texas A&M University School of Law and was admitted to the State Bar of Texas in 2018. Before pursuing a legal career, Ms. Hawkins worked as an elementary school teacher in South Louisiana, where she taught third and fourth graders. Ms. Hawkins holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology from Louisiana Tech University, which she utilizes to provide trauma-informed legal care. Her journey into law was inspired by witnessing a grandmother’s determined fight to protect her grandchildren and access...

Attorney Keith Morris is the founding attorney of Keith Morris & Stacy Kelly, Attorneys at Law. Mr. Morris graduated from Texas A & M University in 1997. He achieved his Juris Doctor at the University of Houston Law Center in 2001. Since then Mr. Morris has devoted himself to the practice discipline of probate administration as well as litigation involving estates, probate, guardianships, fiduciary duty, commercial, and other general litigation. His firm represents individuals, small businesses, and larger corporations with general legal assistance, mediation, and litigation. Mr. Morris has been named a 2015 Texas Super Lawyer, an H Texas Magazine...

Dustin Trammel is a Partner at Hoeller McLaughlin PLLC. Dustin is a former felony and DWI prosecutor in Tarrant County, Texas where he tried over 30 criminal jury trials, including trials for DWI, Assault Bodily Injury Family Member, Aggravated Assault, Robbery, Possession of a Controlled Substance 4-200 grams Penalty Group 1, Felony Evading Arrest in a Vehicle, Burglary of a Habitation, Fail to Register as a Sex Offender, and Sexual Assault. He has handled hundreds of criminal and DWI cases, both as a prosecutor and in private practice. He was named a Super Lawyers Rising Star by...

Mr. Childers joined Freeman Mills PC with more than 20 years of experience in the oil and gas industry. He began his career as an independent field landman performing all aspects of onshore land services for domestic exploration and production companies. From 2006 to 2015 he held the following positions with independent domestic upstream operating companies: Land Manager, Land Manager and General Counsel, Vice President - Land, Executive Vice-President - Exploration and Production, Chief Operating Officer and President.

During his tenure in the energy business, Mr. Childers has been charged with leading the management of exploration and production operations, the acquisition...

Welcome to Nwokoye Law Firm. My name is Violet Nwokoye — I am an attorney, licensed psychotherapist, and a dedicated advocate for individuals, families, and small businesses throughout the Dallas-Fort Worth area. With over 22 years of experience in the legal field and a profound understanding of the personal aspects of each case, I am here to assist you in overcoming life’s challenges with clarity, care, and confidence. I understand that contacting a lawyer often occurs during times of stress. That’s why my approach is to listen first. I make it a priority to grasp not only the legal intricacies of...

Peter Smythe is a Martindale-Hubble AV-rated attorney who handles federal and Texas appeals. He has tried cases to verdict in county courts at law and state district courts and also federal district courts. He has handled appeals on both the state and federal levels.

Michael R. Cramer’s practice includes extensive experience in business law, civil and commercial litigation, employment law, corporate law, construction law, real estate, civil defense and estate planning. Attorney Cramer has more than 21 years of practice. Michael developed a statewide practice focused on litigation. His cases range from breach of contract to construction delay claims against the State of Texas. He also works with Family Law and Divorce cases. His business litigation practice includes the representation of corporations of all sizes. Michael has considerable experience in assisting corporations to avoid litigation through consultancy and risk avoidance. He counsels business...

Cole McNiel is a personal injury lawyer at Anderson Injury Lawyers. He has years of experience representing injured clients in Texas and has helped the law firm recover millions in settlements and verdicts. Cole has been recognized by the National Trial Lawyers Top 40 Under 40 for his successful representation of Texas accident victims. Cole frequently represents clients in cases involving car accidents, truck accidents, motorcycle accidents, wrongful death, premises liability, oil field accidents, and other personal injuries. Cole takes pride in using his knowledge and skills to help clients out of challenging situations and never shies away from a battle...

Frank Sellers is a trial and appellate attorney, who focuses on representing citizens and businesses facing criminal investigations and prosecutions. Frank maintains an active criminal trial practice, and he has earned a reputation as a knowledgeable, skilled trial lawyer. In addition to trial work, Frank focuses a smaller portion of his practice on criminal appeals and writs of habeas corpus.

Since beginning his practice, Frank has represented people charged with all types of offenses and from all professional backgrounds, including doctors, lawyers, and even a district judge. He has won Not Guilty verdicts in cases ranging from DWI (both breath...

I represent both individuals and businesses, in areas such as: - Personal injury (car/truck accidents, DWI, motorcycle, slip-and-fall cases, on-the-job injuries, etc.). - Businesses needing help with corporate formation, protection of intellectual property, contract review, etc. - Litigation on behalf of both businesses and consumers in all types of disputes.

Jaime Treviño is a trial lawyer with over 20 years of experience in personal injury law. For 13 years he worked as an insurance defense attorney, which means he knows the strategies and tactics insurance companies will use to avoid paying. Serving the Austin and San Antonio areas, Jaime Treviño is passionate about fighting for Texans of all backgrounds and circumstances. He has helped personal injury victims recover tens of millions of dollars in damages from commercial vehicle accidents, workplace injuries, Traumatic Brain Injuries, wrongful death, and more. Let us know how we can help you by scheduling your free...

Robert Keates has clerked for a Federal Judge in the 5th Circuit (Texas, Lousiana), as well as worked for the California Innocence Project. He has argued motions and prepared cases with the Federal Defenders of San Diego, and was employed over five years with the Orange County Public Defender's Office. At that office, Robert was immediately assigned to jury trials, and advanced quickly to handle a large caseload of serious felony and misdemeanor jury trials for both adults and juveniles. In 2008, Robert Keates was awarded the Don Simms Award for 'Trial Attorney of the Year' within the Public...

The Law Office of Robert L. Keates handles a broad spectrum of criminal defense trials and cases, ranging from misdemeanors to felony charges. 100% of our practice is Austin criminal defense in nature, allowing us to focus only on defending you.

Ms. Mills is an experienced Copyright, Trademark and Business Litigation attorney providing strong representation for small and mid-sized business clients in Federal and Texas State Courts and before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) and Trademark Trial and Appeal Board (TTAB). Ms. Mills is admitted to practice in the U.S. District Courts for the Northern, Eastern, Western and Southern Districts of Texas and is Generally admitted in the Northern District of Illinois.

Ms. Mills represents Defendants and Plaintiffs in a broad range of business litigation matters, including copyright and trademark infringement, unfair competition, business disparagement, misappropriation of trade secrets,...

Charles McFarland has extensive experience representing property owners whose private property has been taken by the government for public use. His primary area of practice focuses on highway and roadway widening projects that impact retail, commercial, industrial and special use properties. He also has successfully represented clients affected by pipelines, electric transmission lines, flood control, and other public-use projects.

An honors graduate of both the University of Texas at Austin and the University of Texas School of Law, Charles was a partner at Vinson & Elkins before forming McFarland PLLC, a boutique law firm focusing exclusively on condemnation and eminent domain...

B. B. McCall is an Associate at Duggins Wren Mann & Romero, LLP in Austin, Texas, specializing in delivering strategic legal counsel with a focus on intellectual property and energy law. He previously honed his legal expertise as a law clerk at Gray Becker, P.C. In addition to his legal practice, B. B. McCall serves as a JAG Officer in the Texas State Guard, providing legal support to the Guard’s mission, and as a Police Officer for the City of Lakeway, further demonstrating his dedication to public service. He holds a J.D. with a focus on Intellectual Property, Technology, and Information Law...

Philip Robert Brinson is an experienced trial lawyer who possesses unique skills derived from experience outside of the legal fields that have made him not only a trusted advocate for his clients, but also a formidable adversary in the courtroom. Mr. Brinson has extensive legal experience in a variety of practice areas, including hospitality and dram shop, entertainment, premises liability, products liability, professional liability, employment, oil field services, and business and commercial litigation. Mr. Brinson has litigation experience on both sides of the docket in handling infringement actions in copyright and trademark actions in the entertainment and hospitality industries, including...

Meagan Jones has a knack for filtering through the noise and helping her clients reach favorable resolutions during challenging circumstances. Meagan is passionate about not only guiding her clients through the difficult litigation process, but also making sure that they understand each step along the way. Her goal as a practitioner is to assist clients in being stronger, healthier individuals and families on the other side of litigation. Contrary to the long-standing joke that lawyers aren’t good at math, Meagan excels in mathematics and uses her skills to focus on innovative solutions to intricate financial situations, including complex assets and businesses...

Stephen Harrison knows construction law. He is a founding partner of a lawfirm that practices exclusively construction law. Stephen is Certified in Construction Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization. He has been named many times as one of the Super Lawyers of Texas by Texas Monthly magazine, and frequently lectures in construction law seminars, and has taught Construction Law at Texas A&M Law School. Stephen is also a Registered Professional Engineer. He frequently represents parties in construction defect litigation, delay damage claims, construction contract disputes, professional liability cases and construction arbitrations. He graduated with honors from the University...

The practice consists of handling cases for various private individuals and corporations. The cases handled involve the following theories of law: General negligence, personal injury, automobile accidents, products liability, insurance claims, fraud, deceptive trade practices, breach of warranty, contracts, business disputes, residential and commercial real estate, oil and gas and construction liability. The most important goal of the firm is to provide quality legal work that is responsive to our clients' needs at a competitive cost and to handle our clients' cases efficiently and economically while giving each of our clients the attention that they deserve.

Bonnie Sudderth, former Chief Judge of the Fort Worth Municipal Courts, was first elected to the 352nd District Court bench in the March 1996 primary. (She had no opponent in the November general election.) Although her term was scheduled to commence on January 1, 1997, the bench was vacant at the time of her election. Consequently, shortly after the primary, Texas Governor George W. Bush appointed her to fill the vacancy for the remainder of 1996. Having continuously served that court until January 7, 2015, Judge Sudderth was the longest-serving judge in the history of that court. Since January 8,...

Ms. Sussana Ampem was born and raised in Ghana, West Africa, and immigrated to the United States with her family when she was six years old. With two generations of immigrants in her family, Ms. Ampem understands the frustrations and challenges that come with relocating one's family to the United States. Because of her personal experience going through the immigration process, Ms. Ampem has always known that she wanted to become an attorney to work on behalf of those who did not have a voice in the American legal system. Ms. Ampem is an Immigration lawyer who counsels and guides...

Nicole Anderson is an attorney at the McCormick Law Firm. Nicole is passionate about helping clients succeed and reach the best outcome through throughout every stage of the litigation process and through appeal. Nicole has a Bachelors in Political Science from Baylor, a Bachelors in Criminal Justice from University of Central Oklahoma, and her Juris Doctorate from Oklahoma City University School of Law. While in law school, Nicole worked for a small family law firm in Oklahoma City where she gained valuable knowledge about the nuts and bolts of family law cases. Nicole is a member of the Dallas Bar...

Marc Dib was born in Buda, Texas. Mr. Dib received his Bachelor’s degree in Political Science with a minor in legal studies from Texas Tech University. Mr. Dib attended law school at Texas Tech University School of Law where he served as a comment editor on the Texas Tech Law Review. Prior to joining the McCormick Law Firm, Mr. Dib gained valuable legal experience working at two law firms that specialize in civil litigation.

Mr. Steffey is a Senior Trial attorney who has spent his career fighting in District and Federal Courts for injured individuals. He started his career handling Mass Tort cases like the ongoing 3M Combat Earplug case. He has helped over 10,000 injured plaintiffs across the country reach settlements against Forbes 500 companies.

Business, commercial litigation, transactional, and bankruptcy attorney with experience representing lenders, investors, borrowers, insurance companies, debtors and creditors, and plaintiffs and defendants in high-stakes litigations, bankruptcies, workouts, transactions, asset protection, liquidations, management disputes, and financial matters. CURRENT/RECENT CLIENTS: Representation of major U.S. retailer; Texas-based regional lender; Los Angeles-based restructuring and bankruptcy firm; Grammy nominated multi-platinum recording artist, and Illinois-based commercial lessor. LITIGATION: Lead litigation counsel in complex tort and contract disputes. Exceptional legal advocacy in state, federal, and bankruptcy courts, and in all pre-trial and trial aspects of litigation, including discovery, summary judgement, mediation, settlement, and appeals; thorough...

Mark has been licensed by the Supreme Court of Texas to practice in Texas state courts since November 1, 2013. Mark attended the University of North Texas in Denton, where he earned his Bachelor of Arts in English Literature in August 2005. He studied law at Texas Wesleyan School of Law and graduated with his Juris Doctor in May 2013, after which the school became Texas A&M University School of Law in the fall of 2013. Mark served in the United States Army from August 2005 until July 2009. He was stationed in Germany most of that...