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Scott Becker
Dallas County, TX Attorney with 28 years of experience
Criminal Defense, Divorce and Family
SMU Dedman School of Law
Before joining McCathern as a partner in 2019, Scott J. Becker presided over the 219th State District Court in Collin County, Texas from 2010 through 2018. As a court of general jurisdiction, Judge Becker presided over a broad variety of matters including multi-million dollar civil litigation, family law matters including divorces and child custody disputes, and felony criminal matters including murder. Two of the cases over which Becker presided have been the subject of television episodes: CBS’s 48 Hours: Taken Away (aired September 2017) and Dateline NBC’s: Someone Was Waiting (aired December 2016).
Judge Becker is Board Certified in Family Law...
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Bernadette Dela Cruz
Travis County, TX Lawyer with 8 years of experience
Immigration
Texas Tech University School of Law
Welcome to my Justia profile! I have always felt the practice of law should first be the practice of authentically building relationships and understanding the needs of others.
I want to be more than your attorney. I strive to be a trusted confidant who can lead you through the turbulence and emotional strain of the immigration world. Whether you are wanting to get your spouse a green card or you run an organization in desperate need of workers, I will answer your questions with utmost honesty and ensure you have as smooth of an experience as possible. Lawyers aren't always hired...
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Taylor M Mohr
Denton County, TX Attorney with 12 years of experience
Divorce, Elder, Estate Planning and Family
Baylor Law School
Taylor Mohr distinguishes herself by offering effective, affordable, and compassionate legal services. Her practice focuses on family law in Williamson and Travis counties. She is a member of the Williamson County Bar Association, Texas Bar Association, Texas Trial Lawyers Association and the Baylor Law Alumni Association.
Taylor graduated from the Baylor Law School. She attended this prestigious university with a full-tuition scholarship. As a law student, she balanced her studies with a variety of extracurricular work, serving as Secretary and Executive Vice-President for the Student Bar Association and working as an editing assistant for professor Gerald Powell, director of...
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Paul Ashley Grinke
Denton County, TX Attorney with 24 years of experience
Appeals, Arbitration & Mediation, Business and Construction
South Texas College of Law
Paul Grinke is Managing Partner of McCathern’s office at The Star in Frisco, Texas. Mr. Grinke has broad experience on a national level, litigating complex commercial and catastrophic event claims from both sides of the docket. He has successfully litigated commercial breach of contract, fiduciary duty, and employment covenant claims. In addition, Mr. Grinke prosecutes and defends claims involving personal injury, wrongful death, and disastrous property damage arising from construction defect, product defect, trucking, and liquor liability.
Mr. Grinke leads McCathern’s Construction Defect, Product Liability and related Fire Litigation practices. He has particular expertise in counseling institutional clients involved in tragic...
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James Derick Winfrey
Llano County, TX Lawyer with 23 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Divorce and Family
Texas Tech University School of Law
J. Derick Winfrey is a solo practitioner who specializes in assisting his clients in many legal specialties. Derick has an extensive background in family law, criminal defense, dwi law, corporate law, real estate transactions, contracts, bankruptcy, civil litigation and estate planning. Derick believes not only in the importance of helping his clients understand the complexities of the law and the legal process, but also in their vigorous representation. He has a BBA in Finance from the University of Texas at Austin and received his Juris Doctor from Texas Tech University. He is licensed to practice...
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Keely Abigail Allison
Travis County, TX Attorney with 30 years of experience
(512) 474-8153
7800 North Mopac Expressway, Suite 220
Austin, TX 78759
Medical Malpractice, Personal Injury, Products Liability and Workers' Comp
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Vincent LoBue
Collin County, TX Attorney with 13 years of experience
Free ConsultationBankruptcy and Collections
Vinny has 25 years of experience working with and for banks. Knowing what is really going on in the background, he uses this knowledge to help clients move strategically in their case. With a client-centered approach, LoBue Law focuses on providing each client with one-on-one service that ensures your best interests are top priority.
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Jessica McKinney
Travis County, TX Attorney with 11 years of experience
Free ConsultationPersonal Injury
Drake University Law School
A native Texan, Jessica was born in El Paso and raised in Austin. She graduated from St. Edward's University with a Bachelor of Business Administration in International Business. She went on to graduate from Drake University Law School in May 2013 and was admitted to both the Texas and Iowa State Bar shortly thereafter.
In her early legal career, Jessica worked with ASISTA Immigrant Assistance, a non-profit organization dedicated to assisting legal and law enforcement professionals navigate the complex realm of immigration law. During this time, she also served as in-house counsel for Trident Research, an engineering company specializing...
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Dennis Nyariki Siriba
Dallas County, TX Lawyer with 7 years of experience
Free ConsultationDivorce, Immigration and Personal Injury
Texas Southern University Thurgood Marshall School of Law
Attorney Siriba is the Managing Lawyer at Siriba Law Firm.
He Graduated Magna Cum Laude from Texas Southern University, Thurgood Marshall School of Law, with Juris Doctor degree. Siriba earned his undergraduate degree of Bachelor of Science from The University of Texas at Tyler.
As a post-doc graduate, Attorney Siriba interned with the Honorable Judge Martin Hoffman at the 68th Civil District Court, Dallas County, Texas. During law school, he had internship experience with Earl Carl institute for Legal & Social Policy, Inc., Houston, Texas.
Prior to Law School, Attorney Siriba worked as Registered Nurse with years of experience in the healthcare industry.
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Charles E. Beachley III
Denton County, TX Attorney with 42 years of experience
Free ConsultationBankruptcy
Southern Methodist University
Born New York, N.Y., April 14, 1951 admitted to Bar: 1982, Texas; 1983, U.S. District Court, Northern District of Texas; 1984, U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit; 1986, U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Texas; 1989, U.S. Supreme Court. Education: Paris Junior College, Paris, Texas (A.A. 1971); Trinity University (B.A., cum laude, 1973; M.F.A., 1976); Southern Methodist University (J.D., 1982). Adjunct Professor, Business Law, University of North Texas, 1992-1993. Lecturer, Lewisville Library Law Lectures, 1984-1986. Member, College of the State Bar of Texas, 1989-1998. Diplomate, National Institute for Trial Advocacy. Associate, Durand & Associates, P.C., 1990-2015. Sole Practitioner, 1986-1990....
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Phillip M. Davis
Dallas County, TX Attorney with 15 years of experience
Free ConsultationAdministrative, Maritime and Workers' Comp
SMU Dedman School of Law
Attorney Phillip M. Davis has many years of experience prosecuting and defending claims made pursuant to the Defense Base Act (DBA), Longshore and Harbor Workers Compensation Act (LHWCA), and Nonappropriated Fund Instrumentalities Act (NAF or NAFI) before the United States Department of Labor (DOL), Benefits Review Board (BRB), and United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit. In addition, Mr. Davis has extensive experience handling War Hazards Compensation Act (WHCA) claims.
Mr. Davis has represented injured workers, employers and insurance carriers in thousands of claims. Currently, Mr. Davis represents injured workers with DBA, LHWCA and NAF claims.
Mr. Davis earned his...
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Guy Holman
Dallas County, TX Attorney
Free ConsultationBankruptcy
Texas Southern University Thurgood Marshall School of Law
As a former banker and investment consultant turned attorney, take advantage of my experience and training in finding ways to protect your assets, reduce your debt, and to set you on the path to financial success post bankruptcy.
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Brandon Schwarzentraub
Kaufman County, TX Attorney with 12 years of experience
Free ConsultationProbate
Texas Tech University School of Law
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Mollie Rush
Kaufman County, TX Attorney
Free ConsultationDivorce and Family
University of North Texas at Dallas College of Law
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Jerry Melton
Dallas County, TX Attorney with 55 years of experience
Criminal Defense and Family
Board Certified - Criminal Law - Family Law - Texas Board of Legal Specialization. Principal office Dallas, Texas. By appointment only. Over the years as a family law attorney, I have represented clients in many family law cases, including those involving divorce, custody, child support, property / retirement division, grandparent rights, termination, and adoption. Over the years as a criminal law attorney, I have represented clients in many criminal law cases, including those involving misdemeanors, felonies, DUI, DWI, and theft. If you have a question regarding any of these areas, please call me at 972-980-8000...
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Michele Yvette Garza
Dallas County, TX Lawyer with 27 years of experience
Free ConsultationDivorce and Family
University of Oklahoma College of Law
Garza Law Firm, LLLP is a brother and sister team of aggressive trial lawyers. We focus our practice on Family Law. Family law includes matters such as divorce, child support, custody/visitation modification, paternity, and adoption. We charge a reasonable hourly rate or flat fee, depending on the complexity of the matter. We offer a military discount.
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Marc Phillip Garza
Dallas County, TX Attorney with 20 years of experience
Free ConsultationDivorce and Family
South Texas College Of Law
Marc P. Garza was born in San Antonio, Texas on September 26, 1978 and grew up in Dallas, Texas after his family relocated when he was just two years old. Marc graduated from Greenhill School in 1996 and received his Bachelor of Arts in History from Texas A&M University at College Station in 2000. Marc earned his law degree from South Texas College of Law in 2004 and received his law license that same year. Other than one year at the Texas Workforce Commission, Marc has spent his entire career in private practice. Marc focuses his efforts on representing...
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Richard Aaron Lewins
Dallas County, TX Lawyer with 30 years of experience
Securities and Stockbroker Fraud
SMU Dedman School of Law
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Elizabeth A. Sabol
Williamson County, TX Attorney
Free ConsultationElder, Estate Planning, Probate and Tax
The University of Texas School of Law
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Andrew Monty Lloyd
Denton County, TX Attorney with 21 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Family and Personal Injury
Born just south of Dallas, and true to his Texas roots, Andrew M. Lloyd fights proudly for families and justice. He exemplifies the attitude contained in the phrase - Don’t mess with Texas! He doesn’t let people mess with his clients, either. Big government and belligerent litigators threaten his clients’ lives, so he defends them. He’s a negotiator by birth and an attorney by trade, whose ultimate prowess and skill lie in the courtroom. He’s tenacious, witty, intelligent, and scrappy. With a nickname like “Texas Spanker,” what else would you expect? A...
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Drew Christman
Denton County, TX Lawyer with 16 years of experience
Business, Divorce, Estate Planning and Family
Regent University School of Law
In 2009, Drew Christman founded a law firm where he practiced law with his partners for nine years. In 2018, he parted ways with his then partners and formed Christman | Daniell Attorneys, where he continues to provide clients with outstanding legal representation in a variety of practice areas. He was voted “Best Business Attorney” in Denton County in 2018, 2019, 2020, and 2021, and the firm has received similar accolades in Family and Business Law in the years since. Christman | Daniell Attorneys offers legal services in the practice areas of Business/Corporate, Family Law, Civil Litigation, Probate, Real Estate,...
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Mr. Dan Wood Jr
Kaufman County, TX Lawyer with 38 years of experience
Free ConsultationAppeals and Criminal Defense
Baylor Law School
Dan concentrates on helping people with trial and appeal of criminal cases from all trial courts in Texas, including his home county of Kaufman. Dan also helps clients with postconviction writs. Dan graduated from Baylor Law School in 1986 and began his career in the Kaufman County District Attorney's office and then moving into private practice in the 1990's.
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Juan P. Reyna
Dallas County, TX Attorney with 24 years of experience
Free ConsultationPersonal Injury
South Texas College of Law
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Stacy Denise Henderson
Collin County, TX Lawyer with 16 years of experience
Divorce and Family
University of Tulsa College of Law
Stacy Henderson is an attorney that was born to practice law. She won her first trial in 4th grade at Woodway Elementary in Fort Worth, Texas. From that date, her desire was to zealously represent people and to make sure that their rights were protected. As a high school student in Carrollton, Texas she interned for the City Attorney's Office of Carrollton.
Ms. Henderson attended Stephen F. Austin State University (SFASU) where she received a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and a minor in Sign Language Interpreting. While at SFASU, Ms. Henderson used sign language to assist persons on the...
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Jeff L. Pierce
Collin County, TX Attorney with 41 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, DUI & DWI and Juvenile
After graduating from Sam Houston State University with a degree in law enforcement and political science, attorney J.L. Pierce spent three years working as a police officer for the Houston Police Department. After graduating from Southern Methodist University's Dedman School of Law, Mr. Pierce worked for three years as an Assistant District Attorney for the Collin County District Attorney's Office, where he prosecuted felony and misdemeanor cases. Mr. Pierce has maintained a private practice in Plano, Texas for over 20 years, establishing our criminal defense firm in 1986.
Mr. Pierce has been providing zealous representation of criminal defendants in Collin County,...
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Claire Seifi
Collin County, TX Attorney with 15 years of experience
Immigration
Concord Law School of Kaplan University
SEIFI LAW FIRM, PC is a DFW immigration law firm. We are dedicated to providing our client with competent and affordable legal representation and making their immigration experience less stressful and overwhelming. We are located in Plano, Texas and offer services in English, Persian, French and Spanish. We welcome the opportunity to discuss your immigration case with you.
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Jeffrey J. "Jeff" Barnett
Travis County, TX Lawyer with 29 years of experience
Business, Collections, Estate Planning and Probate
Jeff is licensed to practice in all state courts, as well as the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Texas. He currently is a member of the State Bar of Texas, Austin Bar Association, Austin Business Executives League (ABEL), and Business Networking International (BNI). Jeff’s legal practice focusses primarily on business & commercial litigation, collections, business transactional law, business entity formations, mergers & acquisitions, contracts, wills, trusts, estate planning, and probate. Jeff is also a certified Mediator. He mediates legal disputes in family, business, and civil law.
Jeff graduated from the University of Texas at Austin with a BBA...
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Daniel Messenger
Travis County, TX Lawyer with 3 years of experience
Free ConsultationSocial Security Disability
Lewis & Clark Law School
Daniel Messenger is a highly skilled and experienced lawyer in the practice of Disability Law. He obtained his bachelor's degree in political science and philosophy from Texas State and his J.D. degree from Lewis & Clark Law School. While in law school, he served as an editor for the Animal Law Review and as a board member for the Public Interest Law Project. Daniel has a diverse range of legal expertise, including immigration law, corporate law, veterans affairs, animal law, voir dire, and class-action litigation. He also worked as a chief researcher for a legal academic specializing in VA topics....
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Gregory B. Fell
Dallas County, TX Lawyer with 30 years of experience
Collections, Insurance Claims, Landlord Tenant and Personal Injury
Gregory B. Fell is the founder of The Fell Law Firm. Located in Richardson, Texas, The Fell Law Firm, is full service litigation firm in Richardson, Texas that serves clients throughout the Dallas – Fort Worth and the North Texas region. Our Dallas – Richardson – Plano lawyers handle a wide variety of legal issues, including insurance bad faith, serious personal injuries and wrongful death, homeowner’s association law, landlord-tenant law, and complex business litigation. Founded in 1996, The Fell Law Firm provides individuals and businesses with legal services tailored to each client’s needs. We do not believe in...
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John Unell
Collin County, TX Attorney with 39 years of experience
Landlord Tenant and Real Estate
Southern Methodist University
I am Board Certified in both Residential Real Estate Law and Commercial Real Estate Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization. I have been practicing in the DFW area since 1986. I started my own firm in 1995.
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Douglas L Wilder
Collin County, TX Lawyer with 30 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense
South Texas College of Law
Doug was raised in Kansas by a father that taught him the most important lesson in work ethic: “If you are going to do a job, do it right or not at all!” This is why Doug puts in the time and effort even when others would give up. He keeps fighting. It is that fundamental mindset that sets Doug apart from other lawyers.
It was also that mindset that led him to graduate Texas A&M as a “Distinguished Student”; not an easy task, but his dedication paid off and he moved on to law school.
Upon graduating from South Texas College...
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Lene Alley DeRudder
Collin County, TX Lawyer with 15 years of experience
Family
Texas Wesleyan University School of Law - Texas Wesleyan University
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Tom Trahan
Collin County, TX Attorney with 1 year of experience
Divorce and Family
University of Texas - Austin
Tom Trahan is proficient in all facets of family law, from out-of-court settlements to courtroom litigation. His deep understanding of the litigation process enhances the chances of reaching negotiated or amicable resolutions, as opposing counsel and clients often realize that finding common ground can lead to beneficial outcomes.
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Brett M Chisum
Dallas County, TX Lawyer with 13 years of experience
Employment
SMU Dedman School of Law
Brett Chisum joined McCathern as an Associate in 2012. He currently practices in all areas of civil litigation, with a focus in employment litigation, the mortgage and banking industry, and federal compliance matters for mortgage loan servicers based on the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act. Brett worked with one of the largest preparers of residential mortgage documents in the country, and prepared them for the sweeping industry-wide changes associated with the Dodd-Frank Act. He continues to work with that company at McCathern, ensuring it meets compliance standards for every state in which it transacts business. Brett also...
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Benton R Patterson III
Dallas County, TX Lawyer with 10 years of experience
Free ConsultationIP and Trademarks
Texas A&M University School of Law
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Erin R Clegg
Dallas County, TX Lawyer with 12 years of experience
Family
St. Mary's University School of Law
Erin R. Clegg joined McCathern in 2017 as part of the Family Law division and offices at the firm's Frisco, Texas office. Erin has extensive litigation experience in family law from working on cases involving divorce, custody, child support, modifications, enforcements, domestic violence, and cases involving Child Protective Services. She also has experience as a mediator for family law cases, helping parties reach creative and unique results that might not otherwise be available through the Court system.
Erin is a member of various organizations, including the Texas Young Lawyers Association (serving on the Board of Directors as a Director of District...
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Ryan Hughes
Tarrant County, TX Attorney with 8 years of experience
(817) 562-9648
2225 E Randol Mill Rd
Suite 106 & 110
Arlington, TX 76011
Administrative
Texas A&M University School of Law
Ryan joined Griffith Firm, now Griffith & Hughes, as an associate in 2016. Prior to attending law school, Ryan graduated from Texas Tech University in 2012 with a Bachelor of Business Administration and Management. Ryan attended law school at Texas A&M University where he was inducted into the legal honor society Phi Delta Phi. He received his J.D. from A&M in May of 2016.
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Andrew Deegan
Tarrant County, TX Lawyer with 11 years of experience
Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI and White Collar Crime
University of Mississippi
I practice criminal defense law in Fort Worth, Texas. I work primarily in Tarrant County, but also Parker and Dallas Counties. My practice focuses on criminal defense and DWI defense. I defend people who are charged with misdemeanors as well as felonies. people who are charged and accused of all crimes, including assault, drugs charges, white collar crimes, and theft, just to mention a few. Hiring a lawyer to defend you is a pivotal moment in your defense. If you find yourself searching for a criminal defense lawyer, it’s probably not the best of times. I understand that....
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John Polewski
Dallas County, TX Attorney with 40 years of experience
Free ConsultationMedical Malpractice and Personal Injury
Texas Tech University - Texas Tech University
John Polewski and his team do nothing but medical malpractice litigation on behalf of injured patients and their families. With 30 years of experience in this very specialized area, his qualifications are unique.
In his personal life, Mr. Polewski is a proud father, and has been married to his wife Sandi for 40 years. In addition to his law practice, Mr. Polewski is active in his community, serving on the boards of various charitable and civic organizations, as he has done throughout his career.
Mr. Polewski is the recipient of numerous awards and top ratings not only from clients, but also...
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Steve Samples
Tarrant County, TX Lawyer
Free ConsultationAppeals, Personal Injury and Stockbroker Fraud
Baylor Law School
I believe that trying a case to a jury is the best part of my job. That belief is the basis for the entire way I handle cases at Samples Ames PLLC. When our firm accepts cases, I am evaluating the prospects of that case in front of a jury. I size up the case, and I also size up the client. I always ask myself if a jury will relate to my client, and our firm regularly conducts focus groups before we accept the case.
I am Board Certified in Personal Injury Trial Law by the Texas Board of Legal...