Kempner Lawyers

With 15 years of concentrated family law experience, Clayton manages the full range of cases, including custody issues, property division, and trusts and estates. He serves professionals and their spouses, parents who want to put the interests of their children first, and mid-life clients looking for security as they begin new chapters. Clayton is a seasoned litigator experienced with jury trials and a certified mediator, who strives to guide his clients on the best path forward. Appointed to the District 14 Grievance Committee for Lawyer Discipline, Clayton also serves as the municipal prosecutor for the City of Glen Rose. He...

I completed my undergraduate studies at Baylor University and earned my law degree from St. Mary's University. My primary focus is on transactional law. I hold board certifications from the Texas Board of Legal Specialization in Commercial Real Estate Law, Farm and Ranch Real Estate Law, and Oil, Gas and Mineral Law. However, my legal practice encompasses all facets of real estate law. My areas of practice include: - Advanced estate planning - Probate law - Corporate and business formation - Financial institution and banking law - Corporate governance - Corporate securities - Corporate finance - Mergers and acquisitions - Oil and gas law - Energy finance Additionally, I handle cases related...

Matt Kyle has been practicing personal injury law and criminal defense for over 20 years. He is Board Certified in Personal Injury Civil Trial Law by the National Board of Trial Advocates and has recovered millions of dollars for clients. Matt is an award-winning New Braunfels injury attorney with a proven track record and dedication. He has been included in Texas Super Lawyers® and his firm was the New Braunfels Reader’s Choice winner for Best Attorney in 2010-2013. He puts his compassion, experience, and passion to help each client pursue justice.

James S. Bettersworth, who hails from Texas, completed his undergraduate studies at Texas Lutheran University and earned his Juris Doctorate from St. Mary's Law School in 1997. Upon graduating from St. Mary's, he was granted his license to practice law in Texas on June 4th, 1998. Additionally, Mr. Bettersworth is licensed to practice in the Federal Courts of the Western District of Texas as well as hold a license enabling him to practice within the 5th Circuit Court of Appeals based in New Orleans. He is an active member of both the Texas Bar Association and the Federal Bar Association for...

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...

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...

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...

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.

Jack Zinda is the founder of Zinda Law Group, a nationwide personal injury law firm. He focuses his practice on catastrophic personal injury, 18-wheeler accidents, wrongful death, traumatic brain injury, gas explosions, and other complex litigation. Jack has served as lead counsel on numerous wrongful death and catastrophic injury cases. These have typically been against dangerous truck drivers, drunk drivers, corporations that manufacture dangerous products, and employers who have created unsafe work environments. As a trial attorney, Jack takes tremendous pride in giving a voice to people and families who need help battling powerful adversaries. Jack has been recognized nationally by prestigious law...

Kevin is a partner in the oldest Personal Injury Law Firm in Austin, established 1959. He limits his practice to serious personal injury and wrongful death cases.

His success in the courtroom and his negotiated settlements have earned him high honors and distinction among his peers: Super Lawyers 2017-2019 (top 5% of lawyers in Texas); Rising Stars 2005-2008, 2013-2014 (top 2.5% of lawyers in Texas); and Invitation and Acceptance to the Prestigious American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA).

More importantly, his careful attention to his clients has earned him the award of 10 Best Attorneys in client satisfaction...

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.

Danielle Taylor is a Board Certified attorney in Estate Planning & Probate with a strong background in business law. A former business litigator, Danielle frequently advises business owners and executives on how to thoughtfully align their companies with their personal estate plans. She also serves as outside general counsel for a number of local businesses. During law school, Danielle earned multiple accolades, including top honors in national and regional moot court competitions and served as the Senior Executive Editor of the Baylor Law Review. She also holds a master’s degree in psychology, along with dual undergraduate degrees in government and psychology...

Attorney Sean Flynn has been practising law since 2010, focusing on consumer bankruptcy in Austin and San Antonio. Before practicing law in Austin, he earned a B.A. in History and Political Science from the University of North Texas and a J.D. from St. Mary’s University School of Law in San Antonio, where he served as an editor on The Scholar: St. Mary’s Law Journal on Minority Issues. His student comment regarding absentee voting was published in The Scholars’ 2009 edition. Sean is a member of the State Bar of Texas Bankruptcy Section’s Young Lawyers Committee and is an associate member...

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...

Attorney Janet McCullar is a highly experienced Austin divorce attorney. Board Certified in Family Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization since 1998, she has the expert knowledge needed to resolve even the most complex divorce matters. We at the Law Office of Janet McCullar, P.C. are proud to be led by an attorney of her caliber. With a 10.0 Superb Avvo Rating, which is a perfect score, she has a reputation for going above and beyond to exceed the expectations of the men and women she represents. Her efforts to provide high-quality services have not gone unnoticed. She...

Jonathan Sooriash Esq. LL.M. represents taxpayers to resolve and settle their tax debt with the IRS and State Tax Departments. J. David Tax Law LLC assists both individuals and businesses in becoming compliant with the IRS as well as with the departments of revenue for all 50 states. They prepare and file any missing tax returns for their clients, help them achieve optimal solutions to their tax debt, and help them manage their financial lives. They can help with the following: IRS Audit Defense, Tax Appeals, Payroll Tax Issues, Installment Agreements, Currently Non Collectible, Penalty Abatement, Innocent Spouse, Wage Garnishments,...

I am a dynamic keynote speaker, workshop leader, and high-performance coach dedicated to helping professionals take bold, strategic actions to lead their lives without waiting for permission. I am also the author of the upcoming book, "Fierce Agency TM," and the founder of The Legal Athlete, a company committed to assisting lawyers and high achievers in bridging the gap between their potential and their performance, aligning their lives with their most ambitious goals. My talks are known for their transformative impact, rooted in mental performance mastery, sports psychology, and neuroscience. I teach lawyers and leaders to adopt the mindset and execution...

Paul Colley, Jr. is a Board Certified Specialist in Personal Injury Trial Law. He has tried hundreds of cases to verdict and has recovered more than $50 Million for his clients over the 36 years he has been in practice. He is recognized as an outstanding trial attorney, is a member of the American Board of Trial Advocates; Texas Trial Lawyers Association and has been named a Super Lawyer in his field.

Mr. Colley understands the problems facing a person who has been injured by the negligence of others and will fight to insure that they are fairly compensated.

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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...

If I were to think of one word to describe myself, it would be “dedicated”. When I take a case, I pride myself on providing the best level of service that I can, and leaving no stone unturned in getting the best result possible for my client. I chose to practice primarily in the fields of family law and juvenile law because I have a genuine desire to help my community, and I feel that I can be an asset to anyone seeking representation in those areas. I put a strong emphasis on customer service: I return calls within...

Rex Securities Law- Robert H. Rex is a national securities lawyer with offices in Austin, Texas and Boca Raton, Florida. If you have questions about how to recover investment losses due to the fraud or negligence of a stock broker or stock brokerage firm, call for a no charge consultation.

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...

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...

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. &...

Kevin graduated magna cum laude from the University of Michigan Law School where he was elected into the prestigious Order of the Coif. After law school, Kevin worked for the law firm of Latham & Watkins in their Midtown Manhattan offices, where he was trained by some of the best lawyers in the world in the fields of complex commercial litigation and negotiation. Kevin founded the Law Office of Oprea & Weber in 2014 with his law partner, and spouse, Karen Oprea. Kevin’s practice is focused on family law, including premarital and postmarital agreements, collaborative divorce, mediated divorce, divorces...

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,...

Melina is the founding partner of Flores, PLLC. She provides general counsel advice and represents clients on corporate and transactional matters, including commercial contracts, corporate governance issues, cross-border matters, and corporate immigration law. Her representations span a variety of sectors including the industrial, construction, building materials, manufacturing, cement, real property, and hazardous waste disposal sectors. She is licensed to practice law in both Texas and Mexico and has substantial experience practicing in both jurisdictions. Prior to founding Flores, PLLC, Melina served as Chief Legal Officer, General Counsel, Vice President of Legal Affairs and Corporate Secretary for several international public and private...

Jim Dunnam is a Board Certified Specialist in both Civil Trial Law and Family Law. Jim was born and has spent his entire life in Waco. He graduated from Baylor University in 1986 with a Bachelor of Business Administration degree and from Baylor Law School in 1987 with a Juris Doctor degree. Since being licensed to practice law in 1988, Jim has worked as a member of Dunnam & Dunnam, where he is a partner. Jim was named Young Lawyer of the Year by Baylor University in 2001. Among other positions, Jim has served on...

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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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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...

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

I have a solid background in litigating both criminal and civil cases across various state and federal courts in the United States. My approach to litigation is marked by a relentless determination, which I also apply to criminal appeals. From my own experiences and those of my clients, I understand the complexities and challenges that arise when navigating the intricate court systems, which often prioritize efficiency over truth. The process can be daunting, with the layers of local, state, and federal procedures, compounded by the fear and anxiety of facing an uncertain future. In such times, maintaining clear and open communication...

Tracy J. Willi focuses on civil, commericial, and intellectual property litigation and appeals in Federal and Texas courts. Having been licensed to practice law in Texas since 1992, Ms. Willi has extensive trial and appellate experience in business law, civil and commercial law, real estate law, patent, copyright, and trademark litigation, and probate litigation, much of which is reflected in numerous published trial court and appellate decisions. Ms. Willi has represented clients at all levels of Texas courts including County Courts, District Courts, Courts of Appeals, and the Texas Supreme Court. She has also represented clients at...

Regarded as an elite family law litigator, Jake represents clients throughout the State of Texas in complex marital property division and custody disputes. Although most of his cases resolve amicably, Jake excels at trying cases to juries, judges, and arbitrators, and is known for his skill in the courtroom. Jake practices exclusively in the area of family law and is Board Certified in Family Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization. Jake has received the Client’s Choice Award in Family Law from Avvo.com and is rated a 10.0 superb lawyer by the website. Jake frequently speaks on family...

Sandra earned her B.A. in Political Science and Communications from Texas A&I University and her law degree from the University of Texas School of Law. As a law student, she gained excellent trial experience as a student attorney for the Juvenile Public Defender’s office and then for the Federal Public Defender’s office, where she discovered her passion for criminal defense. Upon being licensed by the Supreme Court of Texas in 1995, Ms. Ritz joined the Law Office of Joseph A. Turner, trying cases in both federal and state courts. Ms. Ritz's dedication to practicing criminal defense led her to open...

Fleming Law, P.C. is a Houston personal injury lawyer who has been practicing personal injury trial law for over 30 years. He is Board Certified in Personal Injury Trial Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization and is one of the small percentage of attorneys to have argued and won a case before the Supreme Court of the United States of America.

We have decades of experience handling many sorts of cases including:

Personal Injury
Traffic Collisions
Car Accidents
Truck Accidents
Motorcycle Accidents
Drunk Driving Accidents
Civil Litigation
Wrongful Death

Our Houston injury lawyers have the experience to take cases to trial to win verdicts that our clients deserve....

I would describe myself as a Trial Lawyer, Negotiator, Business Owner, Human Rights Advocate, Humanitarian, Animal-lover, Adventurer, Fitness enthusiast, Swimmer, Scuba Diver, and Cyclist. My legal career began in 1989, fueled by a passion to use my skills as a trial lawyer to stand up for people against power. In 1993, I founded my own law firm, initially called HendlerLaw, which has since evolved into Hendler Flores Law, co-founded with my law partner Lulu Flores. In my practice, I focus on understanding my clients’ struggles and challenges, and helping them navigate the emotional, financial, and physical aftermath of their injuries and...

David served in the United States Navy in a highly trained and specially skilled Antiterrorism/Force Protection Unit. After his enlistment, David became a police officer. First, patrolling the streets of South Florida. Then, here, in Austin, Texas. David served both as a patrol officer, and as a S.W.A.T. officer, and was specially trained as a certified hostage negotiator. He has investigated all sorts of crimes, ranging from DWI to murder. This practical law enforcement experience affords David a detailed understanding and an expertise of police policy and procedure. During his career as an attorney, David has handled thousands of...