Brazos County Lawyers

Before joining Lorance & Thompson in 2010, Katie practiced as a solo attorney and dedicated the majority of her practice to assisting and serving small businesses and individuals with their copyright, trademark, intellectual property, and business litigation needs. She adopts the entrepreneurial values of her clients and acts as a champion for them in their efforts to grow and protect their intellectual property and good will. Because her practice was a small business, she is able to identify with and better serve her clients’ unique needs. Prior to having her own firm, Katie practiced for five years...

Ruth A. Kollman is a 1990 graduate of Southern Methodist University School of Law. She has tried dozens of state and federal cases, both civil and criminal. She also has extensive state and federal appellate experience. She counsels attorneys throughout Texas in disciplinary rule compliance, in firms both large and small, in every area of practice. Texas courts have recognized her as an expert witness on legal ethics questions, and she has testified before the Texas Legislature regarding revisions to the Texas Rules of Disciplinary Procedure. She represents lawyers and judges in disciplinary proceedings and has...

I'm an international tax and estate planning attorney, focusing on foreign tax compliance and high-net-worth estate planning for individuals. When I'm not practicing law, I spend my time with my wife Emily and our rescued mutts Griswold and Molly, I run marathons (40 as of 4/1/18), and I volunteer with the Boy Scouts.

My practice includes traditional estate and disability planning, probate and estate administration, and the preparation of estate and gift tax returns. I design, implement, and administer trusts of all types and related business and investment structures, including taxation and compliance aspects of these structures.

After earning my BS...

Tyler graduated from the famous trial lawyer- law school South Texas College of Law. He played college baseball before attending Texas A&M University and Texas State University where he received a B. S. in Psychology. Tyler is a native Houstonian – born in Sharpstown. Tyler is married to Aimee and has 2 sons, Senator & March. They reside in Houston.

With over 15 years of legal experience, John Scott Black has tried a wide range of cases involving first party insurance claims, catastrophic injury claims, and mass tort litigation for plaintiffs before judges and juries across Texas. His knowledge of commercial matters in a broad array of commercial litigation areas also allows him to confidently pursue cases involving securities fraud, contract claims, fiduciary duty matters, real estate transactions, patent matters, and institutional investor claims. Prior to joining his longtime friend, Rick Daly, to establish Daly & Black, P.C, John served as a legal intern to Justice James A. Baker...

William B. (“Bill”) Connolly is from Houston, Texas and he has been a family, juvenile, protective services trial and appellate attorney for nearly 40 years. He is Board Certified in Family Law and Juvenile Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization. He is a NACC Child Welfare Law Specialist and is a bar leader in the creation of the newly approved Texas Child Welfare Law Board Specialization. Bill is a former Adjunct Professor of Juvenile Law and has lectured and mentored attorneys, judges, CPS (DFPS) officials, juvenile court officials and healthcare professionals on a variety of subjects including substance...

James Twine was born in Fort Hood, Texas, and after a childhood in New Jersey, he settled with his family in Cedar Park, Texas, in 1993. He holds a Leander High School diploma, a Bachelor’s Degree from Texas A&M University, a Masters in Public Administration from Texas State University, and a Juris Doctorate from Texas Southern Thurgood Marshall School of Law. Before embarking on his legal career, James's diverse experiences included proofreading at the Texas State Senate, underwriting for an insurance company, and writing for a local business paper. He also worked as a clerk in the Williamson County District Clerk’s...

Clients and colleagues call Barry Barnett an “incredibly gifted lawyer” (Chambers and Partners) who is “magic in the courtroom” (Who’s Who Legal), “the top antitrust lawyer in Texas” (Chambers and Partners), and “a person of unquestioned integrity” (David J. Beck, founder of Beck Redden). Barnett is a Fellow in the American College of Trial Lawyers, and Lawdragon has named him one of the top 500 lawyers in the United States three years in a row. Best Lawyers in America has honored him as “Lawyer of the Year” for Bet-the-Company Litigation (2019 and 2017) and Patent Litigation (2020) in Houston. Based in...

Hello, my name is Nixon Daughtrey, and I'm the owner of the Daughtrey Law Firm. I founded this firm because I wanted to practice law differently, focusing on compassionate legal support for my clients. In 2011, my life was forever changed. In August, I lost my mother to cancer, and just a few months later, in December, my grandmother passed away from cancer and a broken heart. These back-to-back losses deeply impacted how I view life. At the time, I thought I was prepared, but I soon realized how difficult it was to manage personal loss and legal matters simultaneously. Although...

Brendin Miguez is the founder and lead attorney at The Miguez Law Firm, PLLC. He is a graduate of South Texas College of Law Houston, one of only three schools in the nation that is consistently ranked in the top 10 for trial advocacy by U.S. News & World Report. Prior to attending law school, Brendin’s past displays an impressive history of public service as he worked both as a teacher and served four years in the United States Army as a paralegal. Brendin’s practice draws upon his experiences of serving others in delivering the best possible legal outcomes for...

Attorney John Daspit provides high-quality legal representation for personal injury lawsuits and claims in Houston, Texas. John Daspit attended the University of Texas at Austin, where he earned a Bachelor’s and Master’s degree in Accounting. After graduation, John decided to pursue a law degree at the University of Houston. Before starting Daspit Law Firm, where he serves accident victims, John worked at one of the most prominent law firms in Texas, Fulbright & Jaworski. In the past, Attorney Daspit worked as a defense lawyer, where he learned the ins and outs of legal defense techniques. Today, he uses this...

A Blue-Collar background and a drive to always improve and help those who need support. John Cucci attended Public schools from K through College and law School. A graduate of the City University of New York Law School. John Cucci is a US Army Veteran who received and Honorable Discharge after his service in the 80s. John Cucci has been an attorney in over 500 Trials and has lost less than 5% of them. A true Leader, John Cucci was the School President at his College at the State University if New York at Stony Brook. There he maintained a...

Laura Cockrell graduated early from Texas State University in 2008 with a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science, with Honors, and a Minor in Criminal Justice. During college she was a member of the Golden Key International Honor Society, served on the Honor Code Council, and was elected as a Senator to the Associated Student Government. She earned her Doctor of Jurisprudence in 2012 from South Texas College of Law. During law school, she distinguished herself successfully in multiple advocacy tournaments and competitions as a member of the school’s nationally recognized Mock Trial Team. Additionally, she was selected into membership...

At Farrah Martinez Law Firm we provide top notch legal representation to everyday people who have been injured as a result of another person’s negligent acts. Farrah was voted one Houston's Top Personal Injury Lawyers in 2015 by Houstonia Magainze. She also is rated Superby by AVVO a national lawyer rating conglomerate. With over a decade of legal experience, Farrah is dedicated to ensuring you receive the compensation you deserve for the losses and injuries you have suffered. We understand that when you have been injured your life is drastically changed. Farrah Martinez is the founding...

James “Jim” Bartlett, Jr. is an experienced trial lawyer who also offers deal negotiation services to his corporate clients, including all aspects of drafting and completion of the related contractual agreements. Jim has successfully represented numerous corporations and other business entities in complex litigation matters throughout and outside the United States for over 22 years, including nine years as a partner in a national Am Law 200 firm.

Jim received his law degree from South Texas College of Law, where he served on the Law Review. During his time in law school, he was also a member of numerous varsity...

Ty was born and raised in the heart of the Pineywoods in Longview, Texas. Making his way to Houston to attend law school and ultimately founded Gibson Hill PC in 2013.

While attending South Texas College of Law, Ty personally managed a personal injury docket at a local law firm. This was Ty’s initial exposure to personal injury law, personal injury clients, and the skills necessary to cultivate a good attorney-client relationship, and ultimately a passion for assisting those who have been injured.

Ty handles each client’s case as if it is a mission, knowing that each and every case will have...

Patrick Luff entered legal practice after several years as a professor of law. During his time at the University of Oklahoma, Arizona State University, and Washington and Lee University, he taught courses on legislation and statutory interpretation, civil procedure, and administrative law. He also spent time a visiting scholar at the Max Planck Institute for Comparative Public Law and International Law in Heidelberg, Germany. Patrick received his Bachelor of Arts in Government from the University of Texas in Austin and his Juris Doctor from the University of Michigan Law School, where he graduated cum laude and served as...

Nathaniel Pitoniak is an experienced criminal defense lawyer who began his career as a prosecutor in Harris County Texas. Nathaniel Pitoniak has obtained not guilty verdicts, dismissals, and no-bills through the grand jury process. Nathaniel also provides advice to people accused of wrongdoing who are under investigation.

Johnathan Silva is the Founder and Managing Partner of Veteran-Owned Law Firm J.D. Silva & Associates. He focuses his practice on personal injury and criminal defense cases, handling largely motor vehicle accident cases of all types – including car accidents, truck accidents, motorcycle accidents, and more. Johnathan is natively bilingual, fluent in Spanish as a first-generation American son of Mexican immigrants. Communication and honesty are a key part of Johnathan’s philosophy, in part gleaned from enlisting in the United States Navy at the age of 17. He trained as a medic, serving overseas twice and traveling to 36 countries during his...

I graduated from the Regent University School of Law in 2001, located in Virginia Beach. I am a proud member of the Texas Bar Association and actively participate in the family law section of the Texas Bar and the Collaborative Law Institute of Texas. Additionally, I was part of the Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association. I hold licenses to practice in Texas and Missouri, including the United States District Court Eastern District of Texas and the United States District Court of Northern District of Texas. My practice areas include Family Law, Divorce, Collaborative Law, Child Custody & Modification, Child Support, and...

T.J. Roberts was born in Austin and raised in Lampasas, Texas. Playing baseball for the Lampasas Badgers earned T.J. a chance to attend Austin College in Sherman, Texas. T.J. graduated with a degree in political science and moved on to the Texas Tech University School of Law. In Law School, T.J. served as president of the Criminal Bar Association, Vice-Chair of The Board of Barristers, and was voted the Board’s most outstanding member. In addition to the Criminal Defense Clinic, where he received an American Jurisprudence Award, T.J. was also a member of several national trial advocacy teams. T.J....

Since 2000, the Guzman Law Firm has helped debtors throughout Texas obtain financial relief. We understand emotional exhaustion inherent in bankruptcy matters, and we want you to know that you are not alone. With our personalized, supportive assistance, we can start on on your journey towards financial freedom. You can reach out to us today for a free case evaluation. Available on Saturdays by appointment only

Holly represents families students & their parents in multiple areas of education law, including special education, civil rights, & discipline. She litigates administrative matters & lawsuits in federal court - including due process hearings, MDR proceedings, disciplinary hearings, grievance hearings, OCR complaints, & civil lawsuits.

If you have been arrested or are under investigation for a crime, consider contacting a Houston sex crimes defense attorney at The Law Offices of Ned Barnett. The firm was founded by attorney Ned Barnett, a fourth generation lawyer. He has more than 20 years of experience and is Board Certified in Criminal Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization. Board Certification indicates that he is one of the few Texas attorneys who has the right to refer to himself as a criminal law specialist. Our firm handles all types of criminal cases, including DWI, sexual assault, computer and...

I would describe myself as a Trial Lawyer, Negotiator, Business Owner, Human Rights Advocate, Humanitarian, Animal-lover, Adventurer, Fitness enthusiast, Swimmer, Scuba Diver, and Cyclist. My legal career began in 1989, fueled by a passion to use my skills as a trial lawyer to stand up for people against power. In 1993, I founded my own law firm, initially called HendlerLaw, which has since evolved into Hendler Flores Law, co-founded with my law partner Lulu Flores. In my practice, I focus on understanding my clients’ struggles and challenges, and helping them navigate the emotional, financial, and physical aftermath of their injuries and...

Jeremy Krenek was born and raised in Central Texas. Initially, he grew up on approximately 200 acres that was located 13 miles from the nearest gas station. When he was 8 years old, his family moved to north Austin. However, the family ranch was still active usually averaging around 50-head of cattle as well as many other animals including horses, guineas, goats, chickens, and hogs. Jeremy went back often, particularly as his grandpa got older to help maintain the ranch. This is the basis for his strong work ethic. In high school, Jeremy quit playing his high school sports (basketball and...

Josh Fogelman is an Austin personal injury lawyer. He co-founded FVF Law Injury Attorneys in 2014. He has 14 years of experience representing accident victims injured due to others’ negligence. He has experience representing clients in all forms of personal injury cases, including car accidents, premises liability, and wrongful death. Mr. Fogelman is an Austin native. He earned his undergraduate degree from the University of Texas at Austin. He earned his law degree from Baylor Law School in 2008. Mr. Fogelman is a member of the State Bar of Texas and is admitted to practice law before all Texas State Courts. Mr....

Christine Henry Andresen is the Managing Attorney at CHA Law Group in Austin, Texas. She represents clients in divorce and child custody (SAPCR), litigation, and she also is trained in collaborative divorce. While Christine has a niche in helping LGBTQ+ clients through divorces and other legal issues, she helps straight people get divorced, too!

CHA Law Group also has two associate attorneys, Matthew Carneal and Will Shindler, whose practices focus on divorce and custody (SAPCR) cases,

Christine helps people make babies! She represents adoption and assisted reproductive technology (ART) clients. She also does wills and estate planning.

At CHA Law Group, we are...

I primarily do patent preparation, prosecution, strategy and licensing. I also selectively handle trademark, copyright and other general legal matters. I am admitted in Texas and Washington State. I enjoy creatively crafting collaborative solutions to complex problems with minimal expense. Please involve me early in the process!

The Meyerson Law Firm battles for victims of professional malpractice all of over Texas. Jeff Meyerson has won at numerous trial and appellate courts, and has appeared before the Texas Supreme Court and the United States 5th Circuit. With a wealth of experience in all aspects of injury law, Mr. Meyerson focuses primarily on medical and legal malpractice as well as products liability and auto claims involving serious injuries. A member of the Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum, his firm takes pride in providing clients with exceptional service and results. If you believe that you may have a case, or are...

Michael G. Murray, Esq. is a Miami native, and a cum laude graduate of the University of Florida. He earned his Masters Degree from Emerson College in Boston, Massachusetts, and his J.D. from St.Thomas School of Law in Miami, Florida. While in law school, Mr. Murray received the Book Award in Criminal Procedure, Trial Advocacy, Interviewing, Counseling, and Negotiating, and the Immigration Law Clinic, where his thesis pertained to criminal waivers for aliens convicted of violent crimes. Mr. Murray has extensive experience in immigration law, representing clients seeking criminal waivers, adjustment of status, cancellation of removal, asylum, and naturalization....

Scott Herlihy is a proven and skilled family law attorney who has practiced in Travis, Williamson, and Hays counties for over 25 years. He licensed in all Texas state and federal courts and was selected as a “Rising Star” by Texas Monthly Magazine in 2005 and 2006, an honor bestowed upon less than 2.5% of attorneys under 40. Scott is a member of the State Bar Family Law and Litigation Sections, the Travis County, Williamson County, and Hays County Bar Associations, the Austin Bar Association Family Law and Litigation Sections, and is an Austin Bar Foundation Fellow. Scott handles a wide...

Steve Urban is a trial lawyer located in Austin, Texas who is Board Certified in Consumer and Commerical Law. Steve was originally licensed in Michigan in 1998 and in Texas in 2000. He received his Board Certification in Consumer and Commercial Law from the Texas Board of Legal Specialization in 2008. Steve is former partner in the law firm of Taylor Dunham, L.L.P., where he practiced for nearly 12 years before forming his own firm in 2012. Over the past 14 years, Steve has represented clients in matters involving injuries and death caused by car, truck and motorcycle accidents,...

Chris Cagle graduated Magna Cum Laude from South Texas College of Law in Houston, Texas. Chris has represented clients in complex injury cases in Federal and State Court cases all over the State of Texas and beyond. Chris has been voted as a Texas "Rising Star" attorney on four seperate occasions. The Cagle Law Firm, P.C. specializes in helping victims of negligence and fraud recoup damages pursuant to Texas Law. Chris helps victims of car wrecks, medical negligence, defective products, and real estate transactions.

Manuel Paredes Law Firm, PLLC is a general law practice focusing on immigration, real estate, and bankruptcy matters. The firm handles immigration matters such as naturalization (U.S. Citizenship), legal permanent residency (Green Card), employment authorization documents (Work Permit) and travel documents, DACA, renewal applications, and more. We file chapter 7 & chapter 13 bankruptcies for clients over-whelmed by credit card, medical, and other debt. In many instances, we are able file emergency bankruptcy petitions to stop foreclosure and repossessions. We represent buyers and sellers in residential & commercial real estate transactions involving investment properties, owner financing, wraparound loans, and more.

Bill Abbott leads his team of aggressive workers’ compensation lawyers at Abbott & Associates LLC in Houston, Texas. Although he has handled many different kinds of cases (including personal injury, employment law, maritime offshore injury cases, longshore claims, and more) Bill focuses his firm and practice primarily on representing injured Texas workers.

Bill Abbott was raised for most of his life in the Houston, Texas area. He received his bachelor’s degree from the University of Texas at Austin before attending law school at Texas Tech University. Since 1998 Bill has been licensed to practice in all Texas courts. In 1999, Bill...

Aimee serves clients throughout all of Texas. She concentrates her practice in the areas of oil and gas law (exclusively representing land owners and mineral owners in connection with testing agreements, surface agreements, oil and gas leases and pipeline or access easements), commercial real estate and water law. “One of the things I am passionate about”, Aimee says, “is assisting mineral and surface owners to make informed decisions about the future of their land and mineral assets, and in being good stewards of their land, both for themselves and for their heirs”.

Aimee was born in Lincoln, Nebraska....

The Law Office of Shelly A. Merchant represents individuals in Deer Park, Pasadena, La Porte, Houston, and surrounding areas in a wide range of general practice matters including family law, bankruptcy, probate and much more. We are a small firm in a small-town suburb of Houston providing clients with a friendly atmosphere and personalized service in addressing their legal concerns. We listen to your needs and work to understand your individual legal situation to help you through a difficult situation. Our attorneys are more than willing to tackle the unique challenges your case presents and to determine and execute the...

As a born problem-solver and accomplished Intellectual Property (IP) Attorney, I fuse an extraordinary passion for meticulously analyzing issues with several years of specialized experience in the IP field. My unique blend of entrepreneurial, programming, engineering, and legal experience allows me to approach problems from a fresh perspective and devise pragmatic, forward-looking solutions. As a passionate, diligent, and result-driven professional, I am ready to bring my wealth of experience to my clients and contribute to their success.

Alton C. Todd has more than fifty years of experience fighting for the citizens of Friendswood, Texas. He earned his bachelor’s degree from North Texas State University in 1968 before going on to get his juris doctor from Southern Methodist University School of Law in 1971. He spent the first part of his career working for an insurance defense firm, which gave him a unique insight into how these companies structure their arguments and strategies. This allows him to build a stronger defense for the accident victims he fights for today. Alton quickly moved to the plaintiff’s side of personal injury...