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Joshua Ryan Hilbe
Harris County, TX Attorney with 10 years of experience
Free ConsultationInsurance Claims, Maritime and Personal Injury
University of Houston Law Center
Personal injury lawyer in Houston, TX.
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Cheryl Alsandor
Harris County, TX Attorney with 26 years of experience
Divorce, Domestic Violence and Family
University of Houston - Main Campus
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Scott P. Armstrong
Harris County, TX Lawyer
Free ConsultationEnergy, Maritime, Personal Injury and Products Liability
University of Houston Law Center
Scott Armstrong is a skilled and relentless advocate who has earned a reputation for delivering outstanding results for injured clients—especially in complex and high-stakes cases involving maritime law. With millions recovered in verdicts and settlements, Scott’s success is built on deep experience, meticulous preparation, and a fierce commitment to his clients’ well-being.
Recognized as a Rising Star by Super Lawyers—an honor given to only 2.5% of attorneys under 40—Scott is known for his aggressive, no-nonsense approach in the courtroom and at the negotiating table. Houstonia Magazine, H-Texas Magazine, and other publications have consistently named him a top lawyer in Houston.
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Jason Aron Itkin
Harris County, TX Lawyer with 24 years of experience
Free ConsultationInsurance Claims, Maritime, Medical Malpractice and Personal Injury
The University of Texas School of Law
Jason is one of the nation's top trial lawyers for one reason: when he represents a client, he's all in. No matter how tough the fight. No matter how big the challenge. When it matters most, he's there for people who have been wronged. He takes every case personally, treating each client like family while he fights to rebuild their lives.
When people need to win, they call Jason. He's won several verdicts and settlements worth more than $100 million, dozens of results worth more than $10 million, and more than 200 results worth $1 million or more. In total,...
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Aimée Robert
Harris County, TX Attorney with 20 years of experience
Personal Injury and Products Liability
The University of Texas School of Law
At Robert Law Group, we understand that personal injuries can be overwhelming and life-changing. Our attorneys know what it takes to help you receive the maximum compensation for your physical and emotional suffering as well as any lost wages or medical experiences.
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David Sacks
Harris County, TX Lawyer with 39 years of experience
Appeals, Business and Real Estate
South Texas College Of Law
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For more than 30 years, Sacks Law Firm has helped people who couldn't help themselves to solve vexing legal problems. Civil appeals have made up a large portion of the law practice. Business litigation, business transactions and general litigation are also significant areas.
Attorney David J. Sacks, the founder and operator of the firm, is Board Certified in the area of Civil Appellate Law, Texas Board of Legal Specialization. Learn more about his background through this link:
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Sacks Law Firm Exists For Clients: Individuals, Companies And Law Firms Seeking Consulting Services
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Kalandra N. Wheeler
Harris County, TX Attorney with 19 years of experience
Administrative and Employment
University of Arkansas School of Law
Kalandra N. Wheeler is a trial lawyer with Wiley Wheeler, P.C. representing employees in Houston, and surrounding areas. Ms. Wheeler is dedicated to protecting the rights of employees and helping individuals understand what is often a confusing and stressful process. Ms. Wheeler represents employees with various types of claims, including those brought under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA), the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA), the American’s with Disabilities Act (ADA), and the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). Ms. Wheeler also represents employees in governmental administrative proceedings, including those held before the...
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Cindy Diggs
Harris County, TX Lawyer with 41 years of experience
Cindy Diggs has practiced law for over 25 years in Houston and the surrounding areas. She is a specialist in all types of family law and divorce cases. Ms. Diggs earned her juris doctorate from The University of Texas School of Law in 1984, where she was an Associate Editor of the Texas Law Review and a member of the Order of the Barristers. She also represented the university as a member of its National Moot Court Team and National Mock Trial Team. In addition, Cindy is a founding member and served on the Advisory Board of the Houston Urban...
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Robert Tsai
Harris County, TX Attorney with 11 years of experience
Divorce and Family
Baylor Law School
I left my native texas to study economics at Purdue University and graduated in 2010 with honors. After college, I attended Baylor Law School in Waco, Texas and graduated in February 2014. In law school, I competed in the National Health Care Law Moot Court competition and successfully made break out of 30 teams across the country. I also competed on the Transactional Law Meet team. Both of these competitions sharpened my advocacy skills I continue to use in my practice. During my first summer of law school, I interned with the Honorable Judge McFarland in the 133rd...
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Kathryn Karam
Harris County, TX Attorney with 17 years of experience
Immigration
The University of Texas School of Law
Kathryn N. Karam is a dedicated and skilled attorney who has practiced immigration law in Texas since 2007. Karam is the founder of The Law Office of Kathryn N. Karam in Houston where she represents clients throughout Harris County facing immigration issues. Before law school, Karam studied Chinese and earned her bachelor of arts in Chinese from Trinity University in San Antonio, Texas. She also earned her certificate in Chinese studies from the Johns Hopkins-Nanjing University Center for Chinese and American Studies. Karam earned her juris doctor in 2007 from the University of Texas School of Law. ...
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Anthony Ray Segura
Fort Bend County, TX Lawyer with 30 years of experience
(281) 570-6400
345 Commerce Green Boulevard
Suite 200
Sugar Land, TX 77478
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, DUI & DWI and Domestic Violence
South Texas College Of Law
Anthony Segura is a trial-tested DWI Defense Attorney with 30 years of experience in defending the rights of individuals accused of intoxication offenses in Fort Bend and Harris Counties. Anthony's practice focuses on the complexities of cases involving intoxication, including DWI, Felony DWI, DWI with Child Passenger, Intoxication Assault, and Intoxication Manslaughter. Anthony has successfully assisted hundreds of clients in overcoming DWI charges.
"I understand that people come to my office in a time of need. When a client entrusts me with their case, I take that responsibility very seriously. I understand that my client's future is on the...
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Donald Hamilton Kidd
Harris County, TX Attorney with 33 years of experience
Asbestos, Personal Injury and Products Liability
South Texas College Of Law
Donald H. Kidd has over 20 years of legal experience and has been named a member of the Million Dollar Advocates Forum. He is Board Certified in Personal Injury Trial Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization, a distinction granted to less than 10% of lawyers. When not in the office, Mr. Kidd very much enjoys golfing. He is an active member of Chapelwood United Methodist Church and has one son and one daughter with his beautiful wife, Tammy.
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Brett A Cenkus
Harris County, TX Attorney with 26 years of experience
Free ConsultationBusiness and Securities
Harvard Law School
Cenkus Law helps quickly growing and medium-sized businesses with all of their legal needs in Austin, Houston and throughout Texas. Services include forming partnerships, corporations and LLCs, founders’ agreements, partner and founder disputes, raising capital, mergers and acquisitions, contract review and general outside counsel services.
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Randolph James Amaro Jr
Harris County, TX Lawyer with 23 years of experience
Free ConsultationInsurance Claims, Personal Injury and Products Liability
R. James Amaro founded the Amaro Law Firm in 2005 after leaving his position as an attorney at a defense law firm. Not long after founding the firm, Mr. Amaro was hired to represent many individuals and families who had their lives destroyed by the BP refinery explosion in Texas City, Texas. Since then, Mr. Amaro has successfully represented thousands of people and businesses in various legal matters, including personal injury claims, business disputes, insurance claims, hurricane claims, and commercial litigation. Mr. Amaro tried one of the first lawsuits related to Hurricane Ike and took many more to the...
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Reynaldo Padilla Morin
Nacogdoches County, TX Lawyer with 31 years of experience
Criminal Defense and DUI & DWI
Marquette University Law School
PHONE CONSULT AVAILABLE. Lets talk about your case to put your mind at ease that I will work to get you the best result possible. I have personal experience in thousands of criminal cases, ranging from simple possession of marijuana to murder. In my 25+ years of practice in criminal law, I have worked with hundreds of police officers and prosecutors and have appeared in court thousands of times. I know the system from the criminal defense side and from the prosecutor's side as I was a prosecutor for 18 years, 6 as a state prosecutor and...
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Lennea Cannon
Harris County, TX Lawyer with 21 years of experience
Divorce and Family
South Texas College of Law
Lennea grew up in Austin, Texas and moved to Houston to attend law school in 2001, and has been here ever since. She attended Texas A & M University where she received her undergraduate degree of Bachelor of Business Administration in 2001. Ms. Cannon received her Doctor of Jurisprudence from South Texas College of Law in 2004 and was admitted to the State Bar of Texas that same year. Her business background and experience make her uniquely qualified to represent clients in complex property cases in a divorce. Having devoted her practice exclusively to family law for over a...
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Mahmudul Hasan
Fort Bend County, TX Lawyer with 1 year of experience
(281) 265-2522
14141 Southwest Freeway Bldg B, Ste 110
Sugar Land, TX 77478
Immigration
Mr. Hasan offers more than five years of extensive experience in immigration. He specializes in business and employment-based immigration, removal defense, and immigration litigation, earning a reputation for his thoroughness and expertise in handling complex immigration cases. Beyond his legal practice, Mr. Hasan is committed to professional development and community outreach, actively working to make a positive impact on immigration policy.
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David Hunter
Fort Bend County, TX Attorney with 35 years of experience
Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence and Juvenile
South Texas College Of Law
If you find yourself in a position where you need a criminal defense attorney, a DWI Attorney, Fort Bend Drug Possession Lawyer, or have been charged with another crime, you need to think fast. Your future is in your hands, so you should ensure you choose the best criminal defense lawyer in Sugar Land to fight your case.
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Henrietta Nneka Ezeoke
Fort Bend County, TX Lawyer with 25 years of experience
Free ConsultationPersonal Injury
South Texas College Of Law
Henrietta Ezeoke is a Missouri City & Houston based personal injury lawyer with a J.D from the Missouri City College of Law (Formerly South Texas College of Law) (2000). For more than 20 years, Henrietta has been representing individuals recover compensations in personal injury cases.
Many accident victims are afraid and do not know who to turn to or who to trust. Henrietta lets her clients know they can trust her. She brings to her law practice moral standards that stem from her strong christian background. She guides and represents her clients with integrity and compassion. She is passionate for her...
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Joshua A. Verde
Harris County, TX Attorney with 13 years of experience
Free ConsultationEmployment
South Texas College of Law
Joshua A. Verde is Board Certified in Labor and Employment Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization. Since 2016, Josh has been honored as a Rising Star by SuperLawyers and has maintained a top rating among Labor & Employment attorneys in Houston, Texas. In 2012, Josh founded The Verde Law Firm, PLLC, with a goal to provide cost-effective legal services to individuals and businesses seeking competent, results-driven representation.
The Verde Law Firm handles a variety of labor and employment cases, including wrongful termination, discrimination, retaliation, unpaid overtime (FLSA), and employment/severance agreements. Beyond these areas, the firm also represents clients in...
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Gregory Scott Cagle
Harris County, TX Lawyer with 26 years of experience
Business, Construction, Products Liability and Real Estate
Baylor Law School
Gregory Cagle is is one of the founding partners of Cagle Pugh.
Gregory concentrates his law practice in civil and complex litigation involving real estate, nonprofit and for-profit corporations, business disputes, construction defects, and residential and commercial community associations. Gregory has extensive litigation experience and has served as lead trial attorney in hundreds of trials in front of judges and juries.
Gregory also has extensive experience in representing community associations as general counsel on all aspects of issues involved in the operation and governance of association-governed communities, including management issues, compliance with federal and state laws, interpretation of...
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Jack Todd Ivey
Harris County, TX Attorney with 32 years of experience
Personal Injury
South Texas College of Law
Jack Todd Ivey was licensed in 1993 after completing his legal studies at South Texas College of Law in Houston, Texas. He holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics from the University of Texas at Austin. He is Board Certiifed in Personal Injury Trial Law since 2004. He is a member of the State Bar of Texas and the Houston Trial Lawyers Association where he serves as a Director. He is licensed to practice in all state courts of Texas, the Federal District Court for the Southern and Eastern Districts of Texas and the...
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Christopher K. Fletcher
Harris County, TX Lawyer with 15 years of experience
Free ConsultationPersonal Injury and Products Liability
Baylor Law School
I was named a Top Lawyer by H Texas Magazine from 2013 through the present and I was named one of the Top 40 Under 40 by the National Trial Lawyers 2016-2020. I enjoy what I do and have a reputation for being a no-nonsense, aggressive trial lawyer.
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McDonald Scott Worley
Harris County, TX Lawyer with 28 years of experience
Free ConsultationPersonal Injury, Probate and Products Liability
University of Houston - Main Campus
A passionate advocate on behalf of clients who deserve rightful recovery. The best lawyers are accountable to their clients, and know cases are about more than just large settlements and winning verdicts. The people I have had the honor to represent know I care about their success in and out of court.
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Edward C. Okwueze
Harris County, TX Attorney with 12 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence and Immigration
Southern University Law Center
Regardless of the legal issue you are facing, Edward Okwueze will fight to protect your rights and best interests. He works tirelessly for his clients.
As a result, he has attained hundreds of dismissals of criminal charges in Texas.
Edward offers free consultations, so call Edward & Associates today at (832) 798-9850 to discuss your case.
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Natasha S. Walker
Harris County, TX Attorney with 4 years of experience
Consumer, Insurance Claims, Landlord Tenant and Personal Injury
Texas Southern University Thurgood Marshall School of Law
We focus on landlord-tenant law, passionately advocating for both residential and commercial tenants facing issues such as wrongful evictions, security deposit disputes, lease violations, unaddressed repairs, and other landlord mistreatment. Our firm understands the power imbalance tenants often face and works to ensure fair treatment and safe housing.
In addition to tenant advocacy, we handle consumer law cases under the Texas Deceptive Trade Practices Act (DTPA), fighting for clients who have been misled, defrauded, or harmed by unfair business practices.
We also represent clients in personal injury matters, including motor vehicle accidents, slip and falls, and premises liability claims, always delivering compassionate...
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Katie L. Cowart
Harris County, TX Attorney with 20 years of experience
1800 Bering Drive
Suite 600
Houston, TX 77057
Business
South Texas College of Law
Originally from Virginia, Ms. Cowart received her undergraduate degree from Bluefield College and relocated to Houston, Texas to attend South Texas College of Law. Ms. Cowart received her Doctor of Jurisprudence from South Texas in 2005 and was admitted to the State Bar of Texas that same year. Additionally, Ms. Cowart was admitted to the State Bar of Oklahoma in 2012. While attending South Texas, Ms. Cowart was a member of the varsity mock trial and moot court teams. Ms. Cowart received the best brief award at the J. Braxton Craven National Moot Court Tournament in 2004. Ms. Cowart is...
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Ky Andrew Jurgensen
Harris County, TX Attorney with 15 years of experience
Houston, TX 77057
Business, Estate Planning, Health Care and Probate
St. Mary's University School of Law
Ky Jurgensen is an experienced business and probate litigation attorney with an additional focus on estate administration.
"I was attracted to probate work because, for many clients, it’s the first time they’ve worked with an attorney. They are going through a difficult personal loss and, in the midst of that, they must also complete a reckoning of their loved one’s estate. It is a complicated process. As an attorney, I can help people through that process and make it more manageable. Personally, that is very rewarding."
Ky has advised and assisted numerous estate executors and beneficiaries through probate disputes, from contested wills...
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Mohammad H. Husan
Harris County, TX Lawyer with 9 years of experience
Free ConsultationImmigration
South Texas College of Law
With extensive experience representing over 600 clients before more than 350 judges across the country, Mohammad H. Husan is a seasoned immigration attorney committed to reuniting families, supporting individuals, and helping businesses navigate U.S. immigration laws. As a first-generation American, he understands the challenges immigrants face and approaches each case with empathy, awareness, and meticulous attention to detail.
Mohammad’s immigration practice spans family-based petitions, employment-based visas, green card applications, and naturalization. He has successfully helped clients secure visas, permanent residency, and citizenship through personalized legal strategies tailored to their unique circumstances. His results-driven approach focuses on addressing both immediate needs and...
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Anthony Denena
Harris County, TX Lawyer with 27 years of experience
Free ConsultationMaritime, Personal Injury and Products Liability
South Texas College of Law
Born and raised in Houston, Texas, Tony Denena always knew he would become a lawyer. He has practiced personal injury law since graduating from South Texas School of Law in 1998 and opened his own law firm with his law school friend, Chad Points, in 2003. Tony and Chad are both board certified in personal injury trial law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization, an honor achieved by only 2% of Texas lawyers. He has been recognized by several legal associations for his success in Houston personal injury cases including car and truck accidents, motorcycle injury victims, and complex...
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Mr. Robert Timothy Tate
Harris County, TX Lawyer with 31 years of experience
Free ConsultationInsurance Claims, Personal Injury and Products Liability
South Texas College of Law
For over two decades, Robert "Tim" Tate has dedicated himself to providing competent and trustworthy representation for victims of injuries throughout the state of Texas. Chosen by D Magazine as one of the Best Lawyers in Dallas, Tim is known for maximizing his clients' cases. Tim's mission in every case is to get the defendant's insurance company to pay top dollar for his client's medical expenses, lost wages, and pain and suffering. Tim Tate is licensed as an Attorney at Law by the Supreme Court of Texas. Additionally, Tim is a member of the American Association for Justice and the...
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Sarnie Randle Jr
Harris County, TX Attorney with 50 years of experience
Medical Malpractice, Nursing Home, Personal Injury and Products Liability
University of Houston - Main Campus
Sarnie Randle has been an attorney since 1975 and board certified in Personal Injury Trial Law since 1984. He is highly regarded as a competent trial lawyer with over 35 years experience representing injured victims in personal injury claims such as auto accidents, truck accidents, motorcycle accidents, wrongful deaths, pedestrian accidents, dog bites, slip-n-falls, construction accidents, medical malpractice, nursing home abuse\negligence, premises liabilities, products liabilities, breach of contract and deceptive trade practices. Sarnie Randle is committed to fighting for the rights of individuals and their families who have suffered injuries and wrongful deaths due to the negligent conduct of...
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John M. Ransom II
Harris County, TX Lawyer with 16 years of experience
Family
Texas Tech University School of Law
John Ransom has been an attorney for Laura Dale & Associates, P.C. since 2012. He focuses his practice on family law matters. Licensed to practice law in Texas since 2009, he has handled family related cases, including: prenuptial and postnuptial agreements, complex property issues, and bankruptcy.
John is a graduate of American University with a degree in International Studies. He obtained his law degree from Texas Tech University School of Law in 2008 where he was involved in the Student Bar Association. He later interned for the Honorable Jeff Bohm and worked as in-house counsel before working at Laura Dale &...
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Jessica I. Rodriguez-Wahlquist
Harris County, TX Attorney with 6 years of experience
Free ConsultationPersonal Injury
DePaul College of Law and South Texas College of Law
Jessica I. Rodriguez-Wahlquist is a passionate advocate who refuses to back down from a fight until a just settlement or verdict is reached. Jessica is a native Spanish speaker born in Guadalajara, Mexico, and raised in Houston, Texas. She represents her clients with an unparallel might as she truly understands what it is like to be injured by the wrongful actions of others. In the summer after her high school graduation, Jessica was severely injured in a car collision caused by the negligence of a distracted driver. Jessica could not walk for weeks, lost a college scholarship opportunity, and was...
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Robert B. Goss
Harris County, TX Attorney with 19 years of experience
Free ConsultationEstate Planning, Military and Probate
University of Houston Law Center, Houston Texas, University of Houston Law Center, Houston Texas and Cumberland School of Law, Samford University
Mr. Goss, the founder of the Law Office of Robert G. Goss, P.C., is a graduate of two of our nations' premier graduate law programs: The University of Houston Law Center's Health Law LL.M. program and The University of Houston Law Center's Intellectual Property & Information Law LL.M. The University's Health Law program is consistently ranked among the nation's "Top 10" by U.S. News & World Report. The Intellectual Property & Information Program is recognized as one of the top programs in the United States.
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Matthew Compton
Harris County, TX Lawyer with 13 years of experience
Free ConsultationBusiness, IP, Patents and Trademarks
University of Houston Law Center
Matthew (Matt) Compton has a degree in Computer Science from the University of Texas at Austin. He graduated law school from the University of Houston Law Center in 2011 and has been practicing law in the Greater Houston Area since then.
Matt is a licensed Patent Attorney and enjoys helping small businesses develop and manage their intellectual property and general small business legal needs.
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George Napier
Montgomery County, TX Attorney with 12 years of experience
Free ConsultationCannabis Law, Criminal Defense and DUI & DWI
Paul M. Hebert Law Center, Louisiana State University
George Napier is a Criminal Defense Attorney in Houston, Texas. If you are facing serious criminal charges, you will want George on your team.
George has the experience to tell it like it is! George first gained experience while in law school at Louisiana State University. There he interned in the East Baton Rouge Parish District Attorney’s office and for the Harris County District Attorney’s office. Following law school, George worked for the Montgomery County District Attorney’s office as an Assistant District Attorney and Chief Prosecutor. George handled every misdemeanor case in the book including Driving While Intoxicated, Possession of Controlled...
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James Ray Alston
Harris County, TX Lawyer with 19 years of experience
Criminal Defense and Juvenile
Loyola University New Orleans
James Alston is a former Assistant United States Attorney and a former Harris County Assistant District Attorney. James Alston was a prosecutor for 12 years and was trained by the government to investigate and prosecute crimes in both state and federal courts. From Federal, white collar crimes such as mortgage fraud, healthcare fraud and internet sex crimes to State charges such as DWI, assault, drug charges and more - Houston Criminal Lawyer James Alston knows the means and methods prosecutors use to seek convictions and he applies this knowledge to fight against the system and maintain your freedom.
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Lee Wilson
Harris County, TX Lawyer with 17 years of experience
Free ConsultationTax
University of Florida Levin College of Law and Texas Tech University School of Law
Lee Wilson is a tax attorney whose primary practice focuses on tax controversy matters at the federal, state, and local levels. He represents individuals and businesses before the Internal Revenue Service, the Department of Justice's Tax Division, the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts, and various other state and local governmental taxing authorities.
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Pierce M. Adkins
Harris County, TX Lawyer with 21 years of experience
Free ConsultationBusiness, Collections, Entertainment & Sports and Products Liability
South Texas College Of Law
Pierce Adkins is one of the top rated Products Liability attorneys in Houston, TX. Mr. Adkins represents clients located throughout the United States and abroad and has successfully litigated a variety of state and federal civil litigation matters throughout his career. Mr. Adkins received his Bachelor of Business Administration degree from the University of Mississippi and his law degree from South Texas College of Law in Houston, Texas.