Cherokee County Lawyers

Chris is an experienced trial lawyer and one of the founding partners of Make Right Law. He focuses his practice on serious personal injury and wrongful death claims as well as fire damage resulting from negligently started wildfires. He is a second-generation trial lawyer who literally grew up living in his father’s law firm which was on the first floor of Make Right Law’s current Texas office. Chris and his father, Tim Hoffman, lived upstairs above the law firm and Chris grew up working every job in the firm before going to college at the University...

As the founder of the Law Offices of D. Chris Hesse, Mr. Hesse is a dedicated legal professional who is not afraid to take on tough cases. He has served as a Marine Officer in the past and was a prosecutor for the Potter County Attorney’s office, giving him a unique background and level of experience. Mr. Hesse takes on cases involving drug crimes, DWI, sex offenses, and other various matters. His main priority is to build a strategic defense that works to safeguard his clients as best as possible. Mr. Hesse has handled hundreds of cases and is prepared...

I love helping people! For me, it is a great honor to serve as a trusted advisor to my clients. Through years of listening and learning, I’ve come to appreciate the fact that when people seek an attorney to help them, they want someone who will listen, understand their problem and give them sensible, practical advice, based on a thorough understanding of the law. I have found that listening and understanding is foundational to delivering the right solution. I gave up wearing ties years ago. Mostly because I really don’t like wearing them. But also, because when a client...

At Ruy Mireles Law Firm, we leverage our experience from representing the other side to understand their strategies thoroughly. We’re well-versed in the tactics used to minimize their liability and are committed to ensuring they fulfill their financial responsibilities. With years of defending doctors and hospitals, we have deep insights into medical negligence cases and the protocols followed in such scenarios. This knowledge and experience allows us to clearly present the impact of injuries on clients' lives to a jury. We pride ourselves on effective communication with our Latino clients, speaking both English and Spanish, and understanding Hispanic cultural nuances, thanks to...

Lino Ochoa is renowned for his unwavering dedication to justice, consistently going above and beyond to secure the best outcomes for his clients. Whether battling Fortune 500 companies or powerful insurance firms, his commitment to thoroughness and detail sets him apart in the legal field. After earning his law degree from the University of Texas School of Law in 1996, Lino began his career as a clerk for a Federal Bankruptcy Judge. His journey then took him to a defense firm in McAllen, where his relentless work ethic and determination propelled him to partnership. He later transitioned to a Plaintiff firm,...

Valeri Malone brings two and a half decades of experience to her clients. She is a successful trial lawyer, who has earned the respect of her peers and the trust of her clients. Valeri is a graduate of Stephen F. Austin State University and Texas Tech School of Law. While in law school, Valeri was selected for early admission to Texas Tech School of Law’s advocacy program, the Board of Barristers and ranked first her in class. She was a National competitor. She is licensed to practice law in Texas and Oklahoma State and Federal courts. She has also been granted admission...

Scott Robelen is a Board-Certified personal injury trial attorney. Scott is a veteran litigator who has tried more than 300 cases to jury verdict over his legal career. Opposing counsel knows and respects that he will take meritorious cases to trial with extreme preparation and skill. Scott has extensive experience handling complex commercial litigation, industrial accident litigation, and catastrophic injury litigation. His verdicts have impacted the policies of police departments, correctional facilities, human resource departments, emergency rooms, universities, insurance, and corporations. Scott Robelen was admitted to the State Bar of Texas in 1989 and is licensed to practice in the United...

Matt Hawkins was born in Amarillo, Texas and raised in Pampa, Texas. Matt attended Texas Tech University and obtained a Bachelor of Science in Food and Nutrition. After working in the legal field for a personal injury attorney, Matt attended Texas Southern University. He graduated Magna Cum Laude and obtained his J.D. in 2002. Matt found employment in the legal field for two years before partnering with Raymond Shackelford, III to form Shackelford, Hawkins & Associates, P.C.

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Roderick C. Lopez focuses his practice exclusively on personal injury cases. Mr. Lopez has over 20 years of experience handling car accidents, truck accidents, dog bites, medical malpractice, product liability accidents, and other cases related to the negligent or intentional acts of others. He also handles wrongful death claims on behalf of families who have lost loved ones in fatal accidents. As a Laredo personal injury lawyer, he has represented clients in cases across South Texas, including in Webb, Jim Hogg, Zapata, Starr, La Salle, and Dimmit Counties. His firm is dedicated to providing local representation for local clients. He also...

Jared Perkins was born and raised in Corpus Christi, Texas. He graduated from Foy H. Moody High School, and graduated Cum Laude from Texas A&M Corpus Christi with a bachelor’s degree in finance. In 2017, he earned his law degree from St. Mary’s University. While pursuing his law degree, he studied abroad at the University of Innsbruck in Austria, and participated extensively in the St. Mary’s Mock Trial Program--winning numerous regional and national awards. In 2019, after working for his father, Eric Perkins, as an associate attorney in his law firm, Jared and Eric formed Perkins & Perkins, Trial Lawyers....

Compassionate representation, proven tenacity, and untiring advocacy in navigating you through the legal process in your quest for full and fair justice under the law. Attorney Yanta travels to you, and will stand ready to fight for you at a moment's notice. Hablamos español. 800-313-2555

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Matthew S. Norris graduated from the University of Texas at Austin in 2005. After a couple of years of working as a photographer, Matt enrolled at St. Mary’s School of Law and graduated in 2011. In law school, Matt made the Dean’s List, participated in the Civil Justice Clinic, and earned his Pro Bono Service certificate. Upon graduating, Matt immediately opened the Law Office of Matthew S. Norris. In addition to personal injury cases, Matt cut his teeth on all types of legal matters, including divorce, child custody, criminal, business disputes, consumer law, and probate. Matt eventually decided to limit his...

Kris Algert is one of the most experienced Collaborative Family Lawyers in Austin and has been named Best Lawyers “Lawyer of the Year” for Collaborative Law in the Austin area in 2013, 2016, 2018, and 2020. She is a Master Credentialed Collaborative Professional by Collaborative Divorce Texas, is Board Certified in Family Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization, and is known for her constructive and respectful problem-solving approach to helping clients move forward with confidence after divorce.

Daniel B. Ross Austin, Texas phone (512) 474-7677 fax (512) 474-5306 Daniel B. Ross was born in Harvey, Illinois, in 1956 and grew up in Longview, Texas. He graduated from the University of Texas with a B.A. in the Plan II Honors Program with High Honors in May 1978. Upon graduation, he operated several successful businesses in Austin, Texas. After his career as an entrepreneur, Mr. Ross attended the University of Texas School of Law, from which he received his Juris Doctor in 1994. Mr. Ross was Associate Editor of the Texas Law Review, and was a...

Attorney Stephen W. Stewart has practiced law since he was admitted to the State Bar of Texas in 1997. Prior to focusing his practice on personal injury and catastrophic injury law, Attorney Stewart worked as a trial lawyer and represented major international and national businesses in various civil litigation matters. Over the years, he has obtained the necessary qualifications to practice as the State and Federal court levels throughout Texas. Due to his previous career opportunities, Attorney Stewart gained ample amounts of knowledge, making him a powerhouse in the courtroom as he represents clients. Prior to founding The Stewart...

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A founding member of Phillips Golden LLP, Steve is a tax and business attorney in Austin, Texas, USA. He has been continuously Board Certified in Tax Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization since 1994.

His and his firm's passion is to engage and collaborate with domestic and international entrepreneurs and investors to help them identify, grow, enjoy, and monetize their real and intangible assets, ideas, and resources here and abroad.

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Sean A. McConnell is a partner of Winckler, Harvey, & McConnell LLP and focuses on medical malpractice and general negligence cases.

Solving business problems from a legal perspective for technology companies. I have served as a trusted advisor to boards and C-suites in private and public companies for more than 15 years including more than 9 years at Actuate Corporation (NASDAQ:BIRT) as its SVP, GC, Chief Compliance Officer and Corporate Development until the sale of Actuate to OpenText, Inc in 2015. I have particular expertise with M&A, governance, managing litigation and operational process and policy improvement. A consistent strong performer, I was a securities litigator at Wilson Sonsini and Heller Ehrman and a law clerk at the Federal District Court for the...

Jeffrey is a third generation trial lawyer who brings diverse experiences and a unique perspective to complex legal issues. He leads Cofer & Connelly’s civil litigation practice with a focus on Family Law and Personal Injury cases.  Jeffrey begins each case with amicable diplomacy, but understands the litmus test of a great lawyer is trial skill – no settlement, dismissal, or successful case resolution is possible unless the other side knows you are prepared to take a case to trial, and win it.  With this understanding in mind, Jeffrey has successfully tried cases to a jury in multiple states,...

My legal practice has moved from boardrooms to courtrooms. I started my career working for several national law firms representing companies in high-stakes contract negotiations, multi-million-dollar mergers and acquisitions, and complex regulatory disputes. However, in 2023, I realized I wanted to represent people, not private companies, through my legal practice. I’ve found my true calling at Cofer & Connelly representing folks facing criminal allegations and regulatory charges in Texas courts and in front of state agencies. My experience in high-pressure negotiations and knack for strategic risk evaluation are well suited when working across from state and federal prosecutors during all stages of...

Austin, Texas based criminal defense lawyer, E. G. "Gerry" Morris, has since 1977 represented individuals accused of state and federal crimes, both in trial and on appeal. He is Board Certified as a Criminal Law Specialist by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization. He has been elected by other criminal defense attorneys to leadership positions in both state and national organizations. He served as president of the Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association during the 1997-98 term and is also Past President of the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers.

The legal community as a whole has, through peer rating, given him...

I opened my law practice in the Austin area in 2008, shortly after moving from Chicago. My practice focuses on family law. My varied background helps me to listen to, educate and advise clients beginning with the initial consultation. I help my clients work through difficult issues to devise solutions and advocate for plans that are in the client’s best interests. I maintain an edge for my clients through continuing legal education. I am an alumnus of the University of Illinois and graduated from Northern Illinois University College of Law with honors. I come to law with a background in...

Texas personal injury attorney Gage Fletcher is a trial attorney that is passionate about seeking full justice for his injured clients. Mr. Fletcher utilizes cutting edge legal strategy and a modern approach to personal injury cases. He has had several successful results in trial and continues to work to provide excellent advocacy for his clients.

Tony R. Bertolino is the Managing Partner with Bertolino LLP and he is located in the heart of downtown Austin, Texas. He aggressively defends licensed professionals who face disciplinary action in front of an occupational licensing board. His niche practice includes licensing matters related to grievances, complaints, applications, and reinstatements. His clientele includes, but not limited to, licensed Nurses, Doctors, Dentists, Attorneys, Pharmacists, Real Estate Agents, Real Estate Brokers, Psychologists, Teachers, Accountants, Engineers, Social workers, and Counselors. Put the power of attorney Bertolino to work for you. Contact us and schedule an appointment. Call our Austin office at (512) 717-5432.

Kevin and his wife Elaine have been married for over 20 years and have 3 children. Kevin opened his own law office immediately out of law school and began handling personal injury cases. In his first civil jury trial, Kevin won a million dollar verdict against Ethicon in San Angelo, Texas. That verdict is still a record for Tom Green County. That early success gave Kevin the opportunity to work on many other significant cases, and he has been lead counsel in many multi-million dollar civil cases. Kevin has tried many cases involving injuries in meat packing plants, auto and truck wrecks,...

In 2005, Jeffrey Peek focused his work to Immigration and Criminal Defense. He was the first attorney in Austin, to practice both Criminal Law and Immigration Law.

Nicole M. Conger is an Employee Rights Attorney who represents clients across Texas who are subjected to illegal treatment with their current or former employers. Nicole received her law degree Magna Cum Laude from St. Mary’s University School of Law in 2011 where she was an Associate Editor for the St. Mary’s Law Journal, member of the Board of Advocates, as well as, clerking for the Honorable Emilio M. Garza on the United States Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit.

Nicole’s practice focuses on labor disputes against large and small companies in various Texas and Federal jurisdictions. She has successfully represented...

About David Todd David Todd always has rooted for the underdog. He went to law school to help the little guy get a fair shake against the big and the powerful. David has been a trial lawyer since 1989. He began his legal career successfully settling or taking to trial many criminal, family law and personal injury cases. Since changing his focus to Texas landowners in eminent domain condemnation, his trial experience and willingness to take cases to court have been key to obtaining excellent results for hundreds of landowners.  David specializes in defending commercial, industrial, special-use and large-tract rural landowners against...

I have been actively involved in fighting for the rights of Texas citizens for over 30 years. I have been actively involved in the Texas Trial Lawyers Association since 2000. I have served as a Board of Director since 2003, Vice President of Membership from 2010 to 2012, and President of the Texas Trial Lawyers Association in 2014. I also serve as a Director of the Dallas Trial Lawyers Association since 2007, and I am a member of the Capital Area Trial Lawyers Association. I also serve on the Board of Governors of the American Association for Justice. I...

Julie Sparks is Board Certified by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization in Immigration and Nationality Law. During her nearly 17 years of practice in this field, she has represented immigrants from more than 120 different countries. A passion for aiding individuals from around the world led Julie to give up a teaching career and pursue a law degree. The seed of this passion was planted when Julie met a Rwandan refugee in the 90s through her work in a homeless shelter. Her love for this area of law remains to this day. Clients and potential clients often tell...

Licensed to Practice in: State of Texas, U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas, U.S. District Court for the Western District of Texas, U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas, U.S. District Court for the District of Arizona, U.S. Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals. Areas of Practice (non-exhaustive): General civil litigation and business law, Texas turnover receivership, bankruptcy (representing debtors, creditors and trustees), debt collection (both debtor and creditor-side), insurance litigation, construction/real estate transactions and litigation, landlord/tenant litigation, and entity formation. Texas Turnover Receiverships (Tex. Civ. Prac. & Rem. Code Ch. 31). Texasa Civ. Prac. &...

Hill Law Firm is a personal injury law firm located in San Antonio, Texas. Firm founder, Justin Hill, has been practicing personal injury law in South Texas since 2007. In 2015 Justin started Hill Law Firm to dedicate his time to help plaintiffs in cases against wrongdoers. Justin is passionate about helping victims who have been injured due to the negligence of someone else. From car accident injuries to product liability cases, pharmaceutical drug litigation, wrongful death and more, Justin Hill can help your case. If you or someone your love have been injured in South Texas, call Hill Law...

I am a family law attorney and partner at Hoelscher Gebbia Cepeda PLLC. I have extensive experience with most family law issues ranging from divorces, child custody disputes, child support disputes, and adoptions. Because of my successful results many of my clients have been referrals from previous satisfied clients. I am originally from El Paso, Texas and am the youngest son of Mexican immigrants. I came to San Antonio in 2004 to attend university and graduated from St. Mary’s University School of Law. During my time at St. Mary’s, I volunteered as a student attorney helping indigent clients in...

Reagan Sahadi is a tenacious, hardworking personal injury attorney who represents clients in wrongful death and catastrophic personal injury cases throughout Texas and the nation. He received his bachelor's in business administration from St. Edward's University in Austin, Texas graduating Summa Cum Laude in 2001. He then attended the University of Houston Law Center graduating in 2005. Reagan returned home to Corpus Christi, Texas and began his law practice. Reagan Sahadi has recovered millions of dollars in verdicts and settlements on behalf of his clients, including a $124 Million judgment against a negligent bus company in El Paso, Texas....

The Law Office of Ryan C. Moe PLLC has provided trusted, individualized guidance to families and individuals throughout Texas and the San Antonio area for nearly a decade in elder law, estate planning and guardianship. As you face the delicate decisions that will frame the future of you and your loved ones, turn to a firm you can trust to comprehensively guide you to your goals in a manner that is tailored to your unique wishes and circumstances. We understand how important the decisions are to your future. We also realize how complicated and overwhelming they can be. We are...

I am a mediator with 24 years of trial experience in civil litigation, from personal injury to business law to family law. My background in handling cases gives me an edge on many mediators who haven't been in the trenches with their clients. I am fully bilingual in Spanish. I have handled everything from small claims cases to multi-million dollar claims and have a degree in psychology. I am able to effectively communicate with all parties to get the best resolution for their case. I offer both in-person and zoom mediations.

Shawn T. McCammon, the founding attorney of McCammon Law, PC, and has worked with individuals and families facing a wide range of estate planning matters across Texas and California. Mr. McCammon offers legal services for estate planning, probate, business law, trust administration and other related matters. Mr. McCammon is a member of the Texas State Bar, California State Bar, Wealth Counsel, and is also a Certified Financial Professional (CFP). McCammon Law lawyers can tirelessly work to achieve your goals in an efficient and cost effective manner. Our legal staff is dedicated to helping clients develop a plan of action...

Christopher D. Cavazos has over 15 years of experience handling thousands of criminal cases throughout San Antonio and the surrounding counties. He attended the University of Texas at Austin, where he earned his B.A. in Government before moving on to receive his Juris Doctorate from St. Mary's School of Law. Mr. Cavazos has extensive experience in the criminal justice system, practicing law as both a defense attorney and as a prosecutor. Prior to BRCK Criminal Defense Attorneys, he served as a Prosecutor in Atascosa County and was appointed as a Special Prosecutor in both Wilson and Frio County. Mr. Cavazos specializes...

I am passionate about providing my clients with dedicated representation and with providing the right solutions for their immigration needs. Whether the case is about attaining citizenship, different types of visas, appeals, and more, I will work with you through the entire process from start to finish.