Ecleto Lawyers

Judy is Board Certified in Family Law, a distinction that is earned by fewer than 1% of all attorneys who practice family law. Judy's primary cases involve divorce, child custody, grandparents' rights, interstate cases (including custody and visitation), modification of current orders (including child support, primary custody, and visitation rights).

Tim was licensed as an attorney in 1990. He has been practicing almost exclusively as a family law attorney for most of this time. Tim became a Board Certified Family Law Attorney in 2005, which means that he has devoted a substantial amount of his practice to family law, engaging in contested trials of cases involving matters such as divorce, property division, child custody, child support, adoption, and paternity. Although Tim is an experienced litigator, and will continue to help people in court, he knows from experience, that people are better served both emotionally and financially, if they can resolve...

Board certified in civil trial law, appellate law, and family law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization.

Mike began his legal career as a prosecutor at the Hidalgo County District Attorney’s office representing the State of Texas in the prosecution of Misdemeanor and Felony criminal cases. He learned to prepare cases for trial and go to trial on a wide variety of criminal matters. Mike was then recruited by a leading employment law firm, Aaron Pena & Associates in the Rio Grande Valley representing clients in all aspects of employment litigation. During his tenor at Aaron Pena & Associates he learned the civil aspect of litigation. Mike handled cases from the inception of...

Teresa Christian specializes in personal injury and prides herself on her dedication to serving the client and her commitment to defending the rights of the client. Teresa Christian's goals are to make sure that the injured client understands the process and walks away satisfied and with the results his or her case deserves. Teresa Christian handles personal injury cases, including car accidents, trucking accidents, wrongful death, oil field injuries, premises cases, slip and falls, work place injuries, and dog bites. If you are looking for highly personalized service from a personal injury attorney who makes the client the priority,...

Proudly born and raised in Corpus Christi.

Daniel has been licensed to practice law in the State of Texas since 2010. He started his practice in Austin, Texas after graduating from Texas Tech University School of Law.

Daniel moved back to Corpus Christi in 2016 to raise his family in his hometown. Daniel is proud to represent the citizens of South Texas.

Daniel is a member of the State Bar of Texas and a Board Member of the Corpus Christi Young Lawyers Association.

Serving clients in estate planning, special needs trusts, probate, guardianships, and small real estate matters, Rachel specializes in getting to know her clients’ situation and needs, forming a tailored plan, and helping clients meet their goals. Whether it’s encouraging someone through grief and the probate process, drafting sophisticated trusts and wills to provide security and efficient planning, or advocating for clients who need it, her clients appreciate her personable, straightforward, and educated approach to these sometimes hard to talk about matters. While she began her legal career as a commercial litigation associate at a large, international firm, she much prefers...

A true champion of justice, Chelsea Cates has always carried with her a strong will to fight for the rights of those who cannot fight for themselves. A personal injury attorney at our office in Austin, she focuses her practice on car accidents, trucking collisions, premises liability, motorcycle accidents, dog bites, and more.

Chelsea uses her strong attention to detail to help people during crucial times in their lives. Her grandfather was a lawyer who instilled in her the desire to achieve justice for those who have been wronged. In addition to being a stalwart advocate for her clients, Chelsea is...

Alex graduated from the University of Concordia with a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and she earned her Juris Doctor from St. Mary's University of Law.
Alex chooses to practice family law because of her strong desire to help navigate clients through one of the most difficult and important times in their family’s lives. She recognizes that every family law case is unique to the individual involved, and her intention is always to advise clients on the distinctive facts of their case while keeping the client's individual goals as well as the best interest of the children at...

Attorney and Counselor at Law

Born and raised in Texas, J. started practicing law handling multiple different areas of law including family law, criminal defense, and general civil litigation. J.’s past experiences coupled with his work ethic give him a greater understanding of the issues that arise in family law cases. Today J. deals with the following family law matters: Divorce and Legal Separation Child Custody/Modifications Child Support Domestic Violence Issues (civil) Establishing Paternity Same-Sex Divorce and LGBT+ Family Matters Common Law Marriage In his spare time, J. enjoys playing board/video games with friends, traveling the country, and exploring Austin’s ever-growing entertainment scene with his dog, Micki.

I focus on advising clients about their estate planning and probate needs in the Austin, Texas area. I enjoy meeting directly with clients, paying close attention to their needs and concerns to identify solutions based on my knowledge, skills, and experience.

I have been licensed since 1984 and am a very experienced litigator. I have tried over 200 lawsuits to a verdict. I represent both Plaintiffs and Defendants.

I pride myself on attention to detail and being responsive to my client's needs. This includes being accessible for phone calls and keeping my client informed on the progress of their case. I maintain a small docket so my clients get personalized attention. I move my client's cases along quickly, while providing high quality, professional legal services.

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Brad earned his B.A. with honors from Southwest Texas State University (now Texas State University) and his J.D. from the University of Houston. His law career started 30 years ago in his small hometown in Texas as a general practice which concentrated on real estate and probate matters. He was later elected to serve as County and District Attorney where he assumed responsibility for all misdemeanor and felony prosecutions. Subsequently he practiced law in Austin, Texas where he developed experience in the areas of personal injury and insurance law. He obtained sizable jury verdicts...

Jim Rodman is a Board Certified Personal Injury Trial lawyer located in Austin, Texas. Jim Rodman was originally licensed in Texas in 1986. He received his Board Certification in Personal Injury Trial Law from the Texas Board of Legal Specialization in 1994.

Jim was born and raised in Odessa, Texas. He graduated from Permian high School in 1978 and attended the University of Texas at Austin where he received his BBA in Petroleum Land Management in 1983. Following undergraduate school Jim attended the University of Texas Law School, graduating in 1986. After law school he joined the United States Marine Corps...

Michael Archuleta is an attorney and a medical doctor. He handles cases of military and Veterans Administration VA medical malpractice on a worldwide basis. He has represented Federal Tort Claims Act claimants in all 50 states. He has achieved Three Of The Largest Judgments - and Two Of The Largest Settlements - in the 60+ year history of the Federal Tort Claims Act

Troy took the exciting opportunity to join the Bertolino LLP team in 2021. He aggressively protects license defense clients whose livelihoods and reputations are under attack by government regulators. Troy works to make sure clients are well-informed about their cases and the options they have available throughout the regulatory complaint process. He brings his considerable government experience as a former regulator to bear in zealously protecting his clients’ legal interests and achieving positive outcomes that protect their livelihood, professional reputation, and careers. Troy also advises clients proactively before complaints are ever received. He works with clients...

Robert W. Berry, Attorney at Law is located in Austin, Texas, and offers 15 years of experience in Consumer Bankruptcy law (Chapter 7 & Chapter 13), Small Business / Sole Proprietorship Bankruptcy law (Chapter 7 & Chapter 13), and Corporate Bankruptcy law (Chapter 7). Robert W. Berry is a bankruptcy lawyer who believes in working personally with individual and small business clients in order to assist them with each and every phase of the bankruptcy process from initial consultation through the successful completion of their case. Mr. Berry was born in Lubbock, Texas and admitted to the State Bar of Texas in...

Our mission is to provide each client with the highest level of advocacy at a fair and reasonable cost. Whether it's divorce, trusts, or probating wills, our team has the experience and expertise to represent you and your interests. We proudly provide dedicated and highly personalized service to each of our clients.

Licenses: State Bar of Texas (#16069800) 1975 to present, State Bar of Tennessee (#25860); United States Supreme Court, United States Court of Claims, US Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals, US District Courts of Texas, (Northern, Southern, Eastern and Western) (Federal Bar #2842).
• State Bar of Texas (District 11-A Grievance Committee, 1989-1995, Chairman, 1991–1995); (Texas State Court Rules Committee, 1995-1999, Vice Chairman 1996–1997); (Texas Lawyers Assistance Program, 1984-2013);
• SBOT CLE Speaker Presenter on Ethics, Grievance Rules and Procedure and Professional Life Challenges;
• Texas Bar Foundation-Sustaining Life Fellow;
• Pro Bono College of the State Bar of Texas;
• American Board of Trial Advocates (Charter Member-Advocate, Corpus Christi...

Rudy Santos is a proud Texan who is dedicated to the people of the state. He studied law at Texas Tech University and has been committed to practicing law in this community for more than a decade. With a focus on family law, he firmly believes that families are the heart of the Laredo community. As a lawyer dedicated to helping people resolve family-related issues, Rudy Santos is dedicated to assisting families in the community by providing the crucial legal help they need. He works closely with every client to create a personalized case strategy that is most likely to...

Former Justice, 13th Court of Appeals Visiting Judge, 5th Administrative Region EDUCATION: • St. Mary's University School of Law, JD, 1987 o Phi Delta Phi Legal Honor Fraternity. o Sr. Associate Editor of St. Mary's Law Journal (published). o Tie for American Jurisprudence Award in Contract Law. o American Jurisprudence Award in Police Misconduct-Civil Rights Litigation. • University of Texas at Austin, BA in Zoology, 1983. CERTIFICATIONS: o Basic and Advanced (Civil & Family) Mediation Certificates - Mediators & Arbitrators of America. o Basic and Advanced Arbitration Certificates - Mediators & Arbitrators of America. o TMCA Credentialed Mediator by the Texas Mediator Credentialing Association. o National Judicial College’s Advanced Skills for Appellate Judges...

EDUCATION Ms. Lesinski graduated from Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi with a B.A. in political science and a minor in criminal justice. She then attended Southern Illinois University-Carbondale School of Law and received her J.D. degree. She was an associate editor for the Journal of Legal Medicine. Ms. Lesinski was awarded the W. Eugene Basanta Award for her professionalism from SIU. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Ms. Lesinski has a broad understanding of civil litigation as a result of her experience as a paralegal and trial attorney. Ms. Lesinski is well versed in construction law and has represented a wide range of clients from...