Carbon Lawyers

Focusing on the future rather than the past results in better decisions, Lindley Bain believes and counsels divorcing clients to strive for healthy, attainable goals. Relying on her background as an M.B.A. in Finance, Lindley offers a constructive and financially-minded approach to complex and difficult family, property, and business issues. Lindley is Board Certified in Family Law. She practices both Collaborative and traditional litigation with both creativity and compassion to address both their financial and emotional divorce. Lindley received her Bachelor’s degree from Austin College and her Juris Doctor and M.B.A. in Finance from Southern Methodist University. Lindley has been...

My goal is to help people benefit from the US immigration system to reunite with their families, invest legally in the US economy, to grow their businesses, to be protected from persecution in their home countries and to keep families together.

Joshua Andor brings nearly fifteen years of seasoned expertise in both family law and criminal defense to the legal arena. His esteemed reputation in Collin County is built on his exemplary leadership, professional conduct, and a comprehensive, cross-disciplinary grasp of legal matters. An active and long-standing participant in the Texas Academy of Family Law Specialists, Joshua has earned repeated accolades from the Texas Board of Legal Specialization, marking his proficiency in family law, criminal law, and child welfare law. While proficient in mediation, Joshua is equally prepared to represent clients in the courtroom, boasting a strong track record of favorable...

Mike Massey JD, MBA, MPA just might be the 195th most interesting person in Texas. He has 4 college degrees and he's working on a 5th: BBS Accounting; MPA Master's in Professional Accounting; JD Law Degree; MBA Master's in Business Administration; BBS in Biblical Studies (in progress). Mike is a dedicated family man with a wife of 14 years and 6 children (4 on earth and 2 in heaven). He spends most of his personal time with family, playing games in the yard with his kids, cleaning up with his kids, cleaning up some more with his kids,...

Attorney Jason Trumpler is a prominent and respected criminal defense attorney in Austin, protecting the rights of clients throughout Texas. With over 20 years of legal experience, Attorney Trumpler has what it takes to navigate any kind of criminal case. As a past prosecutor, he has seen criminal cases from both sides of the courtroom and understands how to create a strong defense that is built to withstand the opposition. Attorney Trumpler is a graduate of the University of Texas at Austin School of Law and is a proud veteran of the United States Army.

DWI Defense Attorney David Burrows represents clients in Dallas, Tarrant, Collin, Denton, Rockwall, and Kaufman counties. David is the 2015 President of the Texas DWI Lawyers Association. He is a graduate of Southern Methodist University – Phi Beta Kappa, and Baylor Law School. He is the author of “DWI Trial Preparation” dvd and “Voir Dire: Psychology, Strategy and Target Questions” dvd. He is a frequent speaker on DWI issues and a sought-after lecturer throughout the State of Texas on all phases of the defense of DWI. Click here to view some of David Burrow’s past DWI lectures.

Brian Elliott is a business-first attorney and embedded General Counsel for scaling brands in fashion, consumer goods, software, and tech. Based in Austin, Brian leads high-stakes transactions, complex litigation, and IP strategy for companies that move fast and build big. He brings decades of experience both in-house and in private practice, having served as General Counsel to private equity-backed ventures and national consumer brands. Brian handles deals, disputes, and day-to-day counsel across business law, intellectual property, data privacy, cybersecurity, and employment risk. He is often the first call when the stakes are high—whether it’s a founder dispute, brand defense, M&A move,...

Angel offers high-level experience in managing large asset cases, including complex property divisions. She is skilled in solving challenging financial and child custody issues, including divorces where the parties have interests in businesses, significant retirement, or investments to be divided, and where a customized possession schedule is needed to meet the family’s needs. Angel is Board Certified in Family Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization and was named a Texas Super Lawyer by Thompson Reuters, 2022. She has also been recognized as a “Best Lawyer” in family law by U.S. News-Best Lawyers in America, 2021-2023.

Jeff Domen recognizes that divorce is new and unfamiliar to most individuals, and he works to create peace of mind by explaining the legal process and helping clients navigate the emotional roller coaster with a focus on hope, dignity, and prosperity. Believing that divorcing individuals need a clearly defined pathway, Mr. Domen assists clients in identifying their goals and developing a strategy to accomplish them. He is committed to managing clients’ most important assets—including children, money, and property—with dignity and respect.

Tom is an experienced trial lawyer with 30 years of family law experience. He has been named Best Lawyers© Family Law “Lawyer of the Year” in Dallas/Fort Worth by Best Lawyers, named “Best Lawyers in Dallas: Family Law,” by D Magazine, and a “Top 100 Lawyer in Texas,” by Thomson Reuters. Tom brings specialized expertise to complex divorces, including complex compensation structures, property division, dealing with private business interests, separate property claims, business valuation, and child custody.

Curtis's clients include successful professionals and business owners, or their spouses, who want to resolve family issues in the most productive manner possible. His goal is to help clients feel safer, more secure, and fully empowered to get through one of the most challenging times in their lives. Curtis is Master Credentialed in the Collaborative Divorce approach and has published numerous articles on the advantages of the Collaborative Divorce model. He is Board Certified in Family Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization and has been named a “Texas Super Lawyer” by Thomson Reuters every year since 2008. He has...

A highly goal-oriented family attorney, Kathryn is skilled in answering one of the most important concerns clients have about divorce: seeing an efficient, satisfactory end to the process. Clients value Kathryn’s thoroughness, especially in complex property and child custody cases. Her expertise includes cases involving the valuation of a business, closely-held business interests, relocation, characterization of property, and premarital agreements. In 2021, Kathryn was the recipient of one of the most coveted awards in Texas family law – the Sam Emison Award. Each year, this award is bestowed upon one exceptionally distinguished family law practitioner or judge who has...

John Pfister is an experienced and highly regarded Frisco family law attorney and the founder of Pfister Family Law. With every case he takes on, John Pfister works to understand his clients’ goals and priorities; then, he uses this information to build powerful and effective cases aimed at achieving his clients’ objectives. At the firm, he represents clients in everything from contested and high-net-worth divorces to child custody battles and visitation disputes. He has successfully taken on Child Protective Services (CPS). With a firsthand understanding of what his clients are going through and the challenges they face, John Pfister is...

I am proud to be the Chief of the Family and Criminal Law sections at Guest and Gray. Our family law team is the highest-rated local firm in Rockwall and Kaufman County. We have the most family lawyers and the largest staff of any local family law firm. That means we have the resources to protect our clients and achieve their goals in domestic litigation.

Litigation involving children is among the most stressful for our clients. We understand how difficult this process can be, that's why we are proud to have the best track record for client satisfaction, just read...

I am one of the founder's and a lead trial attorney of Alford & Clark Injury Attorneys. I focus my practice on cases of catastrophic personal injury and wrongful death, primarily dealing with 18-wheeler, ride-sharing, and company vehicle crashes.
I have served as lead counsel on many wrongful and serious injury cases, delivering results for clients harmed by the actions of giant companies and insurance carriers.
My successful litigation on behalf of Texas families has led to national recognition by organizations such as Super Lawyers, a publication of Thomson Reuters Corporation (Texas Rising Star for 2018-2020), Best of the Bar’s Top...

I was born and raised in San Antonio and completed my undergraduate studies in Political Science at the University of Texas at San Antonio, where I also earned a Master's in Public Administration. I later graduated with a Juris Doctor Degree from Syracuse University College of Law. I am licensed to practice law in both Texas and New York, including their Federal Courts, and I am also admitted to practice before the US Supreme Court. I dedicate myself to achieving the most favorable outcomes for my clients, whether that involves negotiation or going to trial. I firmly believe in maintaining open lines...

Zehl & Associates Injury & Accident Lawyers is a nationally recognized personal injury law firm that represents accident and wrongful death victims across Texas, Louisiana and the United States. In addition to being undefeated, the firm's lawyers have recovered Billions for their clients and consistently recovered the largest verdicts and settlements in history. Some of the firm's record-setting recoveries include: - the #1 largest oilfield accident settlement in US history ($90 million) for a contractor who was severely burned during a workover in West Texas - the #1 largest oilfield burn injury settlement in US history - the #1 largest truck accident settlement...

Brandon Wong is the owner of Brandon Wong & Associates, a family law firm in San Antonio. Brandon has dedicated his career to helping families through some of the most difficult times they will ever face. He is an advocate for his clients, and will fight tirelessly to get them the best possible outcome in their case. Brandon graduated from the University of Denver Sturm College of Law, and he has been practicing family law in Texas since he was admitted to the bar. He is a member of the State Bar of Texas Family Law Section, and he has been...

Daniel De La Garza is a skilled criminal defense lawyer in San Antonio, Texas, with extensive experience in criminal trial law, appellate litigation, and post-conviction writ proceedings in both state and federal court. With a strong commitment to protecting the rights of his clients, Mr. De La Garza has a proven track record of providing high-quality representation to individuals facing a range of criminal charges, from low-level marijuana offenses to high-profile capital murder charges. Mr. De La Garza has successfully defended clients in state and federal courtrooms on a wide range of criminal matters, including death penalty cases, federal drug trafficking,...

Practicing law in Lubbock over the last twenty years has allowed me to work for some of the finest, most hard-working people. I have enjoyed having the chance to earn the respect and trust of my clients as we work for them. I have been privileged to handle personal injury cases, wrongful death cases, train collisions, automobile collisions, truck wrecks, insurance claims, and the many other types of cases in state and Federal courts.

Together with my outstanding staff members, we make it a priority to treat each client like the only client, and help navigate through the complicated legal system....

When it comes to protecting your intellectual property, experience matters. Katz Law Group, led by Gary Katz, a licensed patent attorney with 23 years of experience, has the experience you deserve. This experience includes ten years in-house with ExxonMobil and over a dozen years working for law firms including small and large firms. Gary has filed and prosecuted several hundred patents for technology startups, mid-size companies as well as several large NYSE companies. Gary is also the Founder & CEO of a cleantech company that is using patented technology to solve our freshwater resource problems. This...

Alex Hunt is a trusted family lawyer with experience in a wide range of family law matters, including complex child custody disputes, high-asset property divisions and divorces, and enforcements and modifications of existing court orders. He prides himself on providing ethical, responsive representation to all of his clients. His goal is to always ensure clients' rights and assets are protected, while keeping costs low and stress at a minimum. Alex's goal is to always provide client-focused representation. He is passionate about protecting important assets and rights. Clients will receive sound counsel that guides them through the legal process and helps...

As a Houston Native, Fiza Syed witnessed early on the snowball effect poor legal representation can have when she volunteered at local legal justice clinics. Early on, she knew she wanted to pursue a law career. After college graduation, Ms. Syed interned at the Attorney General Child Support Division to better understand family legal matters. She then moved to Dallas to complete law school at SMU Dedman School of Law.

During law school, she interned and clerked at various law firms in order to obtain real life experience in criminal, family and business law. While in law school, she...

I chose to base my practice in the Houston area because I wanted to serve the community in which I live. This community needs an attorney who cares. An attorney who fights hard to ensure everyone facing a personal injury case gets the compensation they deserve. An attorney who answers all your questions and takes care of you like family. An attorney who puts people first.

Robert Painter is a medical malpractice attorney. As a former hospital administrator, he focuses on getting justice for patients and family members who’ve experienced life-changing injuries or wrongful death because of medical malpractice. Robert has always been interested in health care. He started his graduate education in medical school and was awarded a full scholarship from the U.S. Army. Midway through medical school, he worried about the direction of health care in America and decided that he could have a more positive impact for patient safety in health law. Before enrolling at Baylor Law School, though, it was time to repay...

Masah S. SamForay, has earned national recognition as a force for her clients. Beyond being recognized as a Top 100 Lawyer, Masah SamForay knows the concerns of clients, intimately. She is a divorcee and working mother who understands what it means to fight for her family during a difficult divorce.

Atty. SamForay is a Co-Founder and Past-President of the Black Bar Association of Will County. She is a member of the Black Women Lawyers’ Association of Greater Chicago, Inc. and served on the 2017-2018 Board and as the Co-Chair of the Small and Solo Firm Committee from 2013-2016. She is a...

At the Law Office of Shane R. Kadlec, we understand that the results of your personal injury case can have a long-lasting impact on your life, and we are prepared to put our years of board certified experience to work for you. Since 1996, Shane Kadlec has worked directly with accident victims in Houston and the surrounding area to fully understand their cases and the impact that their injuries will have on their lives. We ensure that you have the medical, financial and emotional support you need to face your future. We Know Personal Injury Law We are dedicated representing personal injury...

Russell Aldrich is the founder of the Aldrich Law Firm. His practice focuses on estate, probate, trust, power of attorney, and fiduciary litigation. Russell graduated from the Pennsylvania Law School with a Juris Doctor degree. He also holds a Master of Arts degree from St. Mary’s University and a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Texas at Austin. Additionally, Russell is a certified as a mediator through the Center for Public Policy Dispute Resolution at the University of Texas School of Law. Prior to law school, Russell enlisted as a Civil Affairs Specialist in the United States Army Reserve,...

Chelsie Garza is an experienced litigator who has tried cases extensively in state and federal court. Outside of the office, Chelsie Garza's life is dedicated to her two children. In order to balance a busy litigation docket and a family life, she hones her skill of multi-tasking and exploits her inability to accept down time. Chelsie grew up sharing time between the small California Death Valley town Trona and New York/New Jersey metroplex. This dichotomy between small town and big city illustrates her ability to fit in anywhere. She was educated on the East Coast,...

I specialize in defending sexual assault and sexual harassment claims in the military. My expertise in these matters gives you a fighting chance to claim your life and career back. Thirty-seven days after 9/11, I raised my hand and swore to uphold and defend the Constitution of the United States when I joined the United States Air Force JAG Corps. As a civilian military attorney, I continue to uphold that oath and defend my clients by using the Constitution to fight for justice. There are no sides to justice. There is only justice. I have seen a case...

Laura D. Heard has practiced law in San Antonio, Texas for her entire career, spanning more than 3 decades. She is known for her motto: "Justice Flows from Truth, Compassion, Wisdom & Persistence." She is a Family Law Mediator, Divorce Attorney, Wills and Probate Attorney. Laura is tenacious and experienced, and also a great listener. She has handled hundreds of cases in Bexar County and the surrounding counties. She can help with child custody cases, property division disputes, alimony, child support, adoptions, executing new Wills, creating trusts, and probate after death. Laura is a family law Mediator...

I'm originally from the Thousand Islands region of New York or very near the Canadian border for those not familiar with that area (nowhere near NY City). I joined the Air Force in 1988 and during my time in the service, I was relocated to Austin, Texas. After spending my first 15 years in Texas living in Austin, I moved to San Antonio in 2003 in order to attend St. Mary's law school; once licensed, I established my own firm in San Antonio and remain here today. I am a Gulf War Veteran from the Persian Gulf War aka...

Shannon Locke is a San Antonio, Texas criminal defense attorney. A former White Collar Crime Prosecutor he has been fighting for his clients accused of crime for the past fifteen years. During his time as a criminal defense attorney he has successfully tried murder, manslaughter, aggravated assault, domestic violence, and DWI cases.

He believes that a good lawyer is a good problem solver. Your criminal case poses a threat to your livelihood, your family and to your freedom. An aggressive attorney listens to your goals and develops a strategy for achieving those goals while advising you about your risks.

When you come...

A professional arbitrator, mediator with extensive trial experience, Stanley Santire is a highly experienced with advanced training in Alternative Dispute Resolution. As a panel member of the American Arbitration Association, he is dedicated to assisting lawyers and their client in resolving disputes. His several decades of experience includes construction, employment matters, non-compete-agreements, trade secrets, and business transactions. With an extensive background as a trial lawyer active in State and Federal Courts he understands the risks and issues that confront litigants. He is credentialed as an Advanced Mediator by the Texas Mediator Credentialing Association. Prior to...

Scott A. Thompson | Austin divorce criminal defense family law lawyers attorneys in Austin, TX

You know what’s at stake. If you’re dealing with criminal charges, a divorce, or any difficult family issue, you need a skillful ally to help navigate the process and achieve your best outcome.

Scott is not like most Austin lawyers. He was trained at a high-stakes New York City law firm serving elite global business clients. You deserve the same quality representation.

Austin divorce criminal defense family law attorney lawyer Scott A. Thompson is here to fight for you every step of the way. Let's solve this together.

Tray Payne, a West Texas native from Post, is a seasoned attorney known for his integrity and community commitment. After earning a BBA in Accounting from Texas Tech University in 1996, Tray began his career as an auditor at Bollinger, Segars, Gilbert and Moss. He then attended Oklahoma City University School of Law, excelling in leadership roles and trial competitions. Tray returned to Lubbock in 2000 to practice law, first as a general practitioner and later as an Assistant District Attorney. He quickly rose to Chief of Homicide by age 31 and served as a Special Assistant U.S. Attorney in the...

CREDENTIALS & EXPERIENCE: -Over 25 Years Experience as a Trial Lawyer in San Antonio, Texas -Graduated in Top 10% of class at St. Mary’s School of Law -Staff Writer and Editor of St. Mary’s Law Journal -Author of Numerous Articles in publications such as St. Mary’s Law Review and San Antonio Lawyer Magazine -Formerly worked at Texas Fourth Court of Appeals -100's of hours of Continuing Legal Education in relevant Practice Areas -10.0 Perfect Rating from AVVO.com Lawyer Rating Website

After serving my community as the District Attorney, judge and federal prosecutor for the past 12 years, I am honored to continue my service to the legal profession by representing YOU. The experienced trial lawyers at Crenshaw Law Firm, PLLC, are focused on ensuring that you are protected and receive justice. Please call us today at (409) 449-LAW1 or visit our website www.crenshaw.law

Reese W. Baker is a partner in the firm of Baker & Associates in Houston, Texas. He is board certified by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization in Business Bankruptcy Law and he is also board certified by the American Board of Certification in Business Bankruptcy Law. Mr. Baker has participated in numerous national bankruptcies. He has also served as in-house counsel for Summa Corporation in Las Vegas, Nevada. Mr. Baker has acted as attorney in charge for debtors and lenders, has represented trustees, creditors committees and retiree committees, and been actively involved in successful reorganizations around the country. He...

Scott is a Member at Payne, Malechek, Scherr, Campbell & Moore, P.C., and has been trying lawsuits throughout in State and Federal Courts, and in arbitration proceedings since 1992. He started his legal career trying cases in Dallas, Texas. Scott is currently admitted to practice before all Texas State Courts, the US District Court for the Northern District of Texas, the Southern District of Texas, the Eastern District of Texas, the Western District of Texas, the US Courts of Appeal for the Fifth Circuit and the Supreme Court of the United States. Scott earned a Bachelor of Science degree from Texas...