Frankston Lawyers

We are a full-service criminal defense and civil litigation law firm. Our criminal defense section focuses on protecting and defending individuals accused of state and federal crimes. Our civil litigation practice focuses on efficiently and effectively representing people and businesses to navigate the complexities of a civil lawsuit. Simply put, Gallian Firm protects your freedom and your business.

Mark R. Basile started his career at Shea & Gould in New York City and throughout the course of his career has, and continues to represent small publicly traded companies in securities and corporate finance litigation in both state and federal courts around the country. Mr. Basile won a landmark decision (2021) for small public companies in the New York Court of Appeals that agreed that certain corporate funding instruments are subject to NY's criminal usury laws. Mr. Basile is also a Professor of Law & Entrepreneurship at The Jacob D. Fuchsberg Law Center in New York teaching a course that he...

Personal Injury Litigation

For over 50 years Lou Fouts has represented thousands of clients who have sustained serious bodily injuries, or the loss of a loved one by wrongful death. He works zealously to achieve fairness and justice in securing recoveries for his clients. His career and reputation are distinguished by excellence and compassion for his clients. Both clients and other attorneys have recognized his tenacity and determination for his clients. Lou Fouts earned his B.B.A from S.M.U. and a Doctor of Jurisprudence from The University of Texas at Austin Law School in 1970. While repersenting individuals who...

Paul A. Sartin is a Dallas native, and attorney who has long specialized in probate, wills, trusts, and estate planning along with litigation in his practice. Paul attended St. Mark's School of Texas for high school locally. Upon graduation, he attended The University of Texas at Austin (graduating with B.A. - Plan II Honors). He furthered his education at Southern Methodist University - Dedman School of Law (J.D.) and following his parents, Peter A. T. Sartin and Linda D. Sartin, and Uncle, Thomas H. Justice, into the practice of law. Paul utilizes his experience as a wills, probate, trusts and estates...

I enjoy helping clients prevent foreclosure and receive maximum protection under the law. Naturally, it's a tough road that leads to a foreclosure situation, so our job is to help them out of the situation in the most painless, but also the most effective and beneficial way possible.

Gerald W. Livingston, native Dallasite. Served in the United States Army, Graduated Southern Methodist University - Dallas, TX with a LL.B. in Law.
Member of the Texas State Bar, the Dallas Bar Association, Tarrant County Bar Association, Texas Trial Lawyers Association, the Dallas Trial Lawyers Association and past member of the State Bar of Texas District 6A, Grievance Committee in Dallas.
AREAS OF PRACTICE: Personal injury claims in all fields (30 + years experience); Employment Law; Business Law. Member of the National Trial Lawyers Top 100, The National Trial Lawyers Top 25 Specialty Associations and AV Preeminent...

Tiara A. Thomas is an attorney, speaker, and philanthropist. Throughout her career, she has helped her clients get the justice they deserve for being injured in both commercial and non-commercial vehicle crashes. In addition to personal injury, Tiara has represented clients in complex civil litigation claims, including breach of contract claims, civil fraud claims, Texas Deceptive Trade Practices Act claims, & more! In 2022, she was selected as a “Top 40 Under 40 Attorney,” an honor given to only the top 40 under 40 African American lawyers in each state or region with reputations for providing excellent legal representation in their...

Mark Meisinger is a Dallas, TX based criminal defense attorney who practices throughout northern Texas. DWI, Drug Charges, Probation Violations, Expunctions/Nondisclosures. All criminal cases. Free consultations. 214 906-3006. http://www.meisingerlaw.com http://www.dwilawyerdallastexas.com http://www.druglawyerdallastexas.com http://www.expunctionlawyerdallastexas.com

Personal Biography John K. Horany A BRIEF HISTORY Born Wichita Falls, Texas. Admitted to practice before the Supreme Court of Texas, 1986. Admitted to practice before the U.S. District Court, Northern District of Texas, 1986. Admitted to practice before the U.S. District Court, Western District of Texas, 1990. Admitted to practice before the Supreme Court of the United States, 1996. Admitted to practice before the U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Texas, 2002. PRACTICE AREAS Wrongful Death, Personal Injury, Nursing Home Liability, Medical Malpractice, Automobile Accidents and Injuries, Products Liability, Civil Rights and General Negligence Claims in...

Mark Meisinger is a Dallas, TX based criminal defense attorney who practices throughout northern Texas. DWI, Drug Charges, Probation Violations, Expunctions/Nondisclosures. All criminal cases. Free consultations. 214 906-3006. http://www.meisingerlaw.com http://www.dwilawyerdallastexas.com http://www.druglawyerdallastexas.com http://www.expunctionlawyerdallastexas.com

Summary Statement Matthew E. Yarbrough is a renowned expert in digital discovery. He has 20 years legal and investigative experience working both as an Assistant U.S. Attorney and in private legal practice. He is a trial lawyer with extensive jury trial experience in both civil and criminal matters. The Yarbrough Law Group focuses on complex business litigation, including intellectual property, cybercrimes, government investigations, internal investigations, financial fraud, and technology-related litigation. Mr. Yarbrough served as head of the Cybercrimes and Criminal Intellectual Property Task Force for the Department of Justice and was tapped by former Texas Attorney General John Cornyn to be...

Dallas Police Officer 1987-1997
Dallas County D.A Office 1997 & 1999
Gregg County D.A. Office 1999 & 2000
Holmes Law Office 2000- 2003
Law Office of John W. Moore 2003- Current

Capital Murder Trial Certified
Tried over 25 Murder Trials
Represent Clients in all Felony and Misdemeanor Cases Through out Texas

Described by colleagues as a “gym rat” in the courtroom, Bill Forteith still loves going into court and fighting for his clients in trial after almost forty years of exclusively practicing civil trial law. Trying hundreds of jury trials, his legal experience has literally gone from the cradle to the grave having represented clients involved in prenatal and neonatal care, daycare centers, nursing homes and even funeral homes. Yet trial work, such as automobile accidents and premises liability cases, excite him just as much as the more unusual cases. He believes that every client deserves the same passionate representation regardless...

Prior to attending the law school at Baylor University, Jack B. Peacock Jr. was in the Army during the Vietnam War. As a paratrooper, he earned a Bronze Star for Meritorious service in combat operations in the Republic of Vietnam in 1968 and 1969. His family history of military service goes all the way back to the Civil War with his great-grandfather Jacob Levi Peacock and his father during World War II earning a Silver Star for his service. He left the military as a 1st lieutenant. After graduating from law school at Baylor, Mr. Peacock became a...

Marty Jo Taylor advocates against family violence so children can grow up free from pain and insecurity. A mother of one son, she is a strong advocate for children and works diligently to keep them safe and secure.

She assists families with navigating the legal system during this sensitive and often traumatic time. She never rushes through the process and uses her mediation training skills to develop workable solutions instead of adding fuel to the fire.
Clients with questions about their case know they can count on Marty Jo to take the time to examine the facts and the...

Since my first day of practicing law, I have exclusively represented the injured and wrongful death victims. The first day was now over 3 decades ago. I am still as passionate about being a lawyer for the injured and the wronged as I was back then. I love being their voice to demand the respect, justice and compensation they are rightfully owed. It is particularly special to me to be recognized by my peers with an “AV” ® rating by Martindale-Hubbell.

MEMBER: State Bar of Texas, Dallas Bar Association, Texas Trial Lawyers Association, Dallas Trial Lawyers Association, Million Dollar Advocates...

Gary R. Warren’s role at our North Texas law firm is representing families with divorce and child support issues. A native Texan himself – he graduated from Garland High School in 1983 – Gary serves the families of Dallas, Collin and Rockwall counties with matters involving divorce and child custody case law. He has nearly 20 years of experience in the North Texas legal field, several of which have been spent specifically with divorce and child support cases in communities stretching from Plano and Richardson to Sachse and Rowlett. After graduating from Texas Tech University in 1987, Gary...

Fatima Hassan Salam is a Texas attorney with over 23 years of experience in personal injury cases. Ms. Salam graduated from Southern Methodist University in Dallas, Texas with degrees in Sociology, Journalism, and Criminal Justice. Her interest in the law combined with her determination to increase access to legal assistance for underrepresented communities motivated her to become an attorney. Ms. Salam obtained her Juris Doctor from Southern Methodist University in 1991 and after two years as a criminal defense attorney in Michigan, she moved permanently back to Texas in order to practice personal injury law. Ms. Salam...

Julie Wolf founded her own law firm, Wolf Law, PLLC, in 2019 after a distinguished 14-year legal career with top area firms. She focuses her practice on the niche of premises liability within personal injury and wrongful death, calling upon her years of experience representing large retailers in these cases. Julie has worked in the legal industry since 2003, also handling cases involving personal injury defense and insurance defense. When she represented big retail establishments, she prepared store managers for depositions and gained an insider’s understanding of how stores operate and how things are handled behind the scenes. This invaluable...

Clay Graham is a criminal defense attorney serving primarily Tarrant and Dallas County. Clay has successfully tried criminal cases ranging from Complex Intoxication Related Offenses, Drug Possession, and Murder. Clay also holds a license as a Registered Nurse in Texas, and is frequently retained to consult in criminal cases to review injury and autopsy evidence, as well as to develop a client's health conditions for the purpose of developing a legal defense to a crime, or to mitigate guilt. Clay served on the Board of Directors for the Innocence Project of Texas from 2010-2011. Clay participated in the...

Catherine Marsden is an attorney practicing in the Commercial, Industrial, and Catastrophic Injury Litigation department at Bailey & Galyen. She is an El Paso native and a graduate of the University of Texas at El Paso who now calls Dallas home. She was admitted to the State Bar of Texas in 2018 after graduating from the University of Texas School of Law. Catherine is an accomplished attorney with a robust background in mass torts and complex litigation. Catherine’s deep understanding of the intricacies involved in complex personal injury cases underscores her commitment to the public and advocating for individuals from...

Mike Killough was certified by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization in Residential and Commercial Real Estate Law from 1983, the first year the certification was available in Texas, until 2023 . He is a member of the College of the State Bar of Texas and was selected a Super Lawyer by Texas Monthly. He is admitted to practice before the Supreme Court of the United States, the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit, and the Texas Supreme Court. A Distinguished Military Graduate in 1964, Mike served on active duty from 1967 to 1969. He attained...

Defending citizens accused since 1992

Colin B. Bober is a personal injury attorney who has represented over 700 clients so far in his career, with a gross settlement recovery of over 15 million dollars. He worked for several big law firms in Dallas and learned how to maximize the total recovery for his clients while providing the best possible experience in their time of need.

?While at the other firms, Colin saw his cases assigned with numbers and handled with a "turn and burn" mentality which was designed to maximize profits for the firm, but usually left the client behind. In response to that, Colin wanted...

The Law Firm of Todd E. Tkach, P.C. was initially started with the goal to provide outstanding legal services to victims of personal injury, including automobile accidents, and those injured on the job. While those areas of law still remain the foundation of the firm, the success the firm has experienced, combined with the needs of the firm's clients, provided the motivation to include legal assistance with Traffic Citations and Criminal Defense. With years of experience in all of these areas of law, the attorneys of Todd E. Tkach, P.C. maintain their outstanding performance and customer satisfaction. With referrals available...

James Girards grew up in Houston, Texas, where he graduated from Stratford High School in 1981. Upon graduation, he attended Baylor University where he received a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology. He went to St. Mary's University School of Law in San Antonio, Texas where he received a J.D. While at St. Mary's, Girards made the Dean's List and was awarded the AmJur Award in Contracts.

Within a few years, Girards became Board Certified in Personal Injury Trial Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization. This is a distinction that only 3% of attorneys in Texas have achieved. In...

Mr. Sessions is Board Certified in Civil Trial Law by the Texas Board of Leagal Specialization since December, 1991. He is experienced in handling complex litigation in state and federal trial and appellate courts, and arbitrations. His practice includes prosecution and defense of claims, primarily in business-related litigation. In 2008, Mr. Sessions obtained a $22,178,403 unanimous jury verdict in the case of Sovereign Cherokee Nation Tejas v. Frank P. Hernandez, which ranked No. 98 in VerdictSearch's top 100 Verdicts of 2008. Mr. Sessions has been counsel of record in multiple litigation matters involving more than $10 Million in...