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Aaron Samuel Haas
Bexar County, TX Lawyer with 18 years of experience
Immigration
Harvard Law School
We have four values we bring to every case we work on:
EXCELLENCE: We have worked on hundreds of cases in all areas of immigration law. We are capable of handling the most complex cases while maintaining a small firm personal touch.
INTEGRITY: We believe that ethics and integrity are not just professional goals; they are personal values that we bring to everything we do.
VALUE: We believe that our services should be affordable to everybody because everybody deserves a chance to achieve their goals. We work with our clients and offer payment plans to ensure that our services are affordable to all.
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Holly Fudge-Stokes
Bexar County, TX Attorney with 18 years of experience
Free ConsultationFamily and Personal Injury
Texas Southern University Thurgood Marshall School of Law
Fierce, Female Personal Injury Attorney located in San Antonio serving the entire state of Texas. If you have been injured in a commercial vehicle accident, drunk driving accident, wrongful death accident, pedestrian accident, bicycle accident, car accident, motorcycle accident, or any type of injury as a result of an accident you need a personal injury lawyer! Call the @ACCIDENTWOMAN!
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J. Michael Clay
Bexar County, TX Attorney with 34 years of experience
Free ConsultationDivorce, Family and Military
University of Houston Law Center
I earned a B.A. in Political Science from the University of Texas at El Paso, graduating with honors in 1988. I completed my law degree at the University of Houston Law Center in 1991, finishing in the top third of my class.
During my time at the University of Houston Law Center, I worked as a student attorney at the University of Houston Legal Aid Clinic, focusing solely on family law cases. I also interned as a law clerk for the late Judge John Montgomery in the 309th District Court of Harris County, Texas, a court that deals exclusively with family...
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Robert Almonte
Bexar County, TX Attorney with 16 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense and White Collar Crime
St. Mary's University School of Law
I am an award-winning trial lawyer with a decade of experience in both federal and state prosecution. My work has earned national recognition from the Department of Justice Executive Office for United States Attorneys for superior performance. I am adept at managing complex criminal cases and understanding the nuances of criminal law and penalties.
I hold both an undergraduate degree and a Juris Doctor from St. Mary’s University School of Law. My legal journey began as an Assistant District Attorney (ADA), where my commitment and abilities led to my appointment by then-Attorney General Eric H. Holder, Jr. as an Assistant United...
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Alfredo Lozano
Bexar County, TX Attorney with 20 years of experience
(210) 899-2290
5718 University Heights Blvd.
Ste. 104
San Antonio, TX 78249
Immigration
Lozano Law Firm is an immigration law firm that serves various communities in Texas. The firm, founded by Alfred Lozano, is dedicated to providing each client with personalized and cost effective immigration solutions. Mr. Lozano's passion for immigration law is rooted in his personal experience as a first generation American with Mexican immigrant parents. His wife is also an immigrant. This experience paves the way to a deeply personalized service to the firm's immigrant clients.
Mr. Lozano is not just experienced in immigration matters. he is also a Board-Certified Specialist in Immigration and Nationality Law, certified...
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James Meyrat
Bexar County, TX Lawyer with 19 years of experience
Consumer, Divorce, Family and Probate
St. Mary's University School of Law
James Meyrat executes an aggressive legal strategy to achieve your goals. James Meyrat is not the risk aversive type of lawyer looking to settle before actually preparing your case for trial.
In the decisive moments of your family law case James is ready to take your case as far as necessary in litigation to get what you really want.
Divorces and family law litigation can be emotionally stressful, financially taxing, and spiritually draining. You need a lawyer to be “in your corner.”
Whether your divorce is uncontested or you’re fighting over property, custody, or both, James Meyrat will aggressively...
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Tyler Nathaniel Wilson
Bexar County, TX Attorney with 5 years of experience
Free ConsultationInsurance Claims
St. Mary's University School of Law
Tyler grew up in San Antonio, Texas where he developed a foundation of hard work, dedication, and compassion for others. Tyler’s San Antonio roots make him uniquely qualified to represent the people of San Antonio and the rest of Texas to achieve the best possible results in property damage disputes against insurance companies.
Tyler previously worked for one of the largest personal injury firms in Texas before joining Flores & Pelaez-Prada. He represented hundreds of clients who were injured in car accidents, slip and falls, and workplace injuries. He is well-versed in all phases of the litigation process from handling hundreds...
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Jacob Scott Rogiers
Bexar County, TX Attorney with 12 years of experience
Free ConsultationConstruction, Consumer, Insurance Claims and Personal Injury
St. Mary's University School of Law
Jake has extensive experience representing Texas property owners regarding large catastrophic storm damage losses, including municipalities, condominium associations, hotels across Texas, and apartment complexes. Jake’s law practice is primarily focused on representing property owners who need help recovering the necessary funding to repair their properties. He helps them navigate the obstacle course many insurance companies force their customers to navigate in order to try and recover the insurance benefits they are entitled to after paying their premiums for years. Jake has handled thousands of insurance claim disputes involving homes, municipalities, condominium complexes, apartments, hotels, shopping centers, industrial complexes, etc. Jake...
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Matthew Brian Ploeger
Tom Green County, TX Lawyer with 23 years of experience
Appeals, Business and Personal Injury
Stanford Law School
Matthew Ploeger is dedicated to serving Sutliff & Stout’s clients with diligence, skill, and commitment. He enjoys the intellectual challenges, but even more importantly, finds great satisfaction in helping people understand and navigate the legal system and championing them in the courts.
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Matthew Ploeger began his legal career serving as a judicial clerk to the Honorable Nathan L. Hecht, the Chief Justice of the Texas Supreme Court. He then joined the appellate practice group at a major law firm, where, for over ten years, he handled all manner of appeals and worked closely with trial teams, providing crucial support...
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Charles Emmeric Hardy
Bexar County, TX Lawyer with 41 years of experience
I am a San Antonio Divorce attorney who specializes in divorce and family law matters. I understand how incredibly traumatic the divorce experience can be. Change is difficult. I strive to timely resolve your case in as prompt and efficient a manner as possible. I'll work persistently to insure that the delays of our opposition, intentional or not, do not stagnate your legal process.
If you need a high caliber attorney with a thorough understanding of the law, and you want a man of integrity, proud of his reputation and the respect of both judges and fellow attorneys, then I...
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Nita Carol Meador
Brown County, TX Attorney with 37 years of experience
As the founder of the Law Office of Nita Meador, Brownwood divorce lawyer Nita Meador is committed to providing diligent and sensitive legal services to Texans facing a variety of family law matters. She has been practicing law for more than 25 years, and she has handled thousands of cases. Attorney Meador is among a select group of Texas attorneys to be Board Certified in Family Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization, and she is the only attorney in the Brown County area to hold this certification. Ms. Meador is a certified mediator, and a member of the...
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Cherrell T Holmes
Bexar County, TX Lawyer with 3 years of experience
(726) 203-4189
14607 San Pedro Ave Unit 205
Hill Country Village, TX 78232
Divorce and Family
Savannah Law School
Cherrell is from Saint Louis, Missouri, and moved to Texas in 2007. Thereafter, Cherrell commissioned from the Army Reserved Officer Training Course and served as an active-duty chemical officer. Cherrell served in the United States Army for 14 years.
In January 2018, Attorney Holmes became a Judge Advocate in the US Army. During her time as a JAG Officer, she practiced family law, consumer protection, estate planning, military law, criminal defense, administrative law, and labor law.
In January 2022, Cherrell began practicing family law in San Antonio, Texas. Cherrell has a passion for representing clients that need compassionate and zealous representation. Specifically,...
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Guy Jeffry Gorlick
Bexar County, TX Attorney with 19 years of experience
Personal Injury
Loyola Law School, Los Angeles
Mr. Gorlick is licensed to practice law in the State of Texas, having previously practiced in California, Hawaii and Colorado. He is a member of the State Bar of Texas, the San Antonio Bar Association, Million Dollar Advocates Forum, Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum, and the UCLA Alumni Association. Mr. Gorlick graduated Cum Laude from the University of California at Los Angeles in 1988 with a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Psychology. In 1991 he obtained his Juris Doctorate (J.D.) from Loyola Law School in Los Angeles where he made the Dean’s List in 1988-1989. After being...
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Gary J. Hillier
Bexar County, TX Attorney with 6 years of experience
Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI and Domestic Violence
St. Mary's University School of Law
I worked in the criminal justice system in England, as a police officer, for fifteen years. I moved to San Antonio and became a United States citizen in 2014. I have worked as a prosecutor and now work in the criminal justice system in a different capacity—as a criminal defense attorney. I truly believe that the United States is the land of second opportunities. I want to help you get your second chance.
My experience within the criminal justice system has helped me to develop excellent communication and advocacy skills. These skills led to me developing strong values of...
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Alexander Michael Begum
Bexar County, TX Lawyer with 21 years of experience
(210) 921-2200
5826 W. Interstate 10
Ste. 102
San Antonio, TX 78201-2852
Personal Injury
Alexander Begum is a founding shareholder of The Law Giant, Personal Injury & Accident Lawyers, which has offices in San Antonio, Brownsville, Laredo, and McAllen. His career in law - which began in 2003 - was born of a desire to help others. This desire has not abated. The art of giving is something attorney Begum practices so routinely that it has become an integral part of his professional and personal life. His special interest in pro bono cases has been put to good use. His willingness to serve others, along with his knowledge and experience, saved an entire Texas...
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Robert D Brown
Bexar County, TX Attorney
(210) 782-9111
10500 Heritage Boulevard, Suite 102
San Antonio, TX 78216
Business and Real Estate
Indiana University - Indiana University-Bloomington
Robert Brown’s legal practice is devoted to business and real estate law. He represents real estate owners and operators in the acquisition, disposition, leasing and financing of a broad spectrum of real estate projects, including office, retail, medical, hospitality and multifamily projects. Robert also has expertise in Texas landlord and tenant law which allows him to effectively represent commercial and residential landlords and tenants in the negotiation of leases, resolution of disputes, and in landlord/tenant litigation. He has significant experience representing multifamily owners and managers in legal proceedings, including evictions and breach of contract claims, as...
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Daniel O'Brien
Hays County, TX Lawyer with 24 years of experience
Free ConsultationArbitration & Mediation
Baylor Law School
Dan focuses on real estate litigation and transactions, estate planning and probate, and general civil litigation matters. He draws on his experience as a former County Court at Law Judge in Hays County handling thousands of civil and criminal matters. He is an AV-Preeminent rated lawyer by
Martindale-Hubbell and recognized as a Texas Super Lawyer® (a Thompson Reuters rating service) in the area of General Litigation. He served as law clerk to Justice Davie L. Wilson of the First Court of Appeals in Houston before practicing for several years in the commercial litigation section a large Austin-based law firm. He is...
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Kerry S. Alleyne Simmons
Bexar County, TX Lawyer with 16 years of experience
Free ConsultationBankruptcy and Immigration
Atlanta's John Marshall Law School
Representing small business owners and individuals in Texas for over 13 years.
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Jaclyn Yvonne Roberson
Bexar County, TX Attorney with 22 years of experience
Free ConsultationArbitration & Mediation, Divorce, Estate Planning and Family
I have been a member in good standing of the State Bar of Texas since 2003. In that time, I've focused on family law and estate planning/probate matters, with a special emphasis on child abuse and neglect cases. When it comes to child abuse and neglect cases, I've sat at every table in the courtroom, having represented parents, children and the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services during my career.
At Roberson Duran Law, PLLC, we take a client-centered approach to legal representation, where we take into consideration the unique and specific needs of each client. We treat each...
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Lisette Christine Lange
Bexar County, TX Attorney with 20 years of experience
Free ConsultationProbate
The University of Texas School of Law
Having practiced law for twenty years, Lisette can assist you in several capacities. She is experienced in both Commercial and Residential Real Estate Contracts, Estate Planning, complex Probate cases, End of Life Issues, Business start-ups, and Intellectual Property.
Lisette received her Doctor of Jurisprudence from the University of Texas in 2003, and completed her undergraduate work at St. Mary’s University in San Antonio, Texas earning a Bachelor of Business Administration. She has since pursued a Bioethics Certification from the National Catholic Bioethics Center and a Masters in Theology from Holy Apostles College. She is an active member of the Catholic Lawyers...
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Allan R. Manka
Bexar County, TX Attorney with 52 years of experience
Free ConsultationArbitration & Mediation, Divorce and Family
Baylor Law School and University Of Texas
I have been licensed to practice law in Texas for 40 years. I have tried thousands of cases, from traffic tickets to death penalty cases, from simple divorces and visitation cases to complex divorce and custody cases, to the court and to juries, in all levels of Texas trial courts and in the Federal Courts of Texas. I am a member of the San Antonio Bar Association, San Antonio Criminal Defense Lawyers Association, State Bar of Texas.
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Fernando Daniel Gireud
Bexar County, TX Lawyer with 14 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, Family, Immigration and Personal Injury
St. Mary's University School of Law
Fernando D. Gireud was born in El Paso, Texas, and graduated from Coronado High School in 2002. He attended the University of Texas – Austin where he majored in Computer Science and graduated in 2007. Afterwards, Fernando attended law school at St. Mary’s University School of Law in San Antonio, Texas where he graduated with his J.D. in 2010.
Shortly thereafter, Fernando moved back to his hometown of El Paso, Texas, where he worked for the Domestic Relations Office of El Paso County where he acted as friend of the court and worked on child support enforcement cases. In March 2012,...
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Fernanda Inegol
Bexar County, TX Lawyer
Free ConsultationImmigration
Universidad Anahuac Norte
Fernanda Inegol is originally from Mexico City. She moved to Texas shortly after graduating from Anahuac University School of Law to pursue an LLM Master of Laws Degree from The University of Texas at Austin.
Fernanda moved to San Antonio in 2015 and worked for a local Law Firm focusing on Family and Immigration Law before opening her own practice.
Her passion for law, specially immigration law, comes from being an immigrant herself. She and her husband came to the United States at a very young age and dealt with the immigration process firsthand.
She has been living in San Antonio, TX for...
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Armando Javier Roman
Bexar County, TX Attorney with 20 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, Family, Personal Injury and Real Estate
St. Mary's University School of Law
With more than 15 years of experience as a practicing attorney, Armando J. Román provides advice and counsel to clients needing legal representation in the areas of personal injury, criminal defense, civil defense, citizenship and immigration services, removal defense, real estate, business, contracts, wills, probate, guardianship and family law matters.
Lawyers tend to focus or specialize in only particular areas of the law, while Armando focuses on serving his clients in several areas of the law. He represents people who are injured in motor vehicle accidents or because of the negligent acts of others. He represents people who have...
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Donald Rudolph Taylor
Concho County, TX Attorney with 21 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, Family and IP
South Texas College of Law
Rudy Taylor is a past Assistant District Attorney and a Special Prosecutor. He has practiced only Criminal Law since 2006 and has over 30 Jury Trials to his credit. He is experienced in all areas of criminal law from Capital Murder/Death Penalty to Simple Assault, Meth to Marijuana, Sex Crimes, and everything in between. He has recently began representing the Director of Morale @StoolFrederic in the Chicago Cubs @cubs baseball organization in Trademark matters.
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Lasca Alexandria Arnold
Kendall County, TX Attorney with 9 years of experience
Free ConsultationEstate Planning, Probate and Real Estate
St. Mary's University School of Law
I have been interested in the law since my childhood experiences required me to attend annual corporate meetings and estate planning sessions with my parents. It was there that I was first introduced to the concepts of estate planning in action.
After graduation from St. Mary's School of Law I knew that being from a entrepreneurial family I wanted to start my own practice in the areas of Estate Planning and Probate. I wanted to create legacies and peace of mind and this was the route to take. In my practice I make it...
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Stephanie Lynn May
Tom Green County, TX Attorney with 10 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense and DUI & DWI
St. Mary's University School of Law
Stephanie May focuses her practice solely on DWI & criminal defense. She is located in her hometown of San Angelo, Texas. Stephanie knows good people sometimes have bad days. She will thoroughly review your case, inform you of what your options are, and fight to get you the best possible result for your situation.
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Graham Eugene Sutliff
Tom Green County, TX Attorney with 21 years of experience
Free ConsultationMaritime, Personal Injury and Products Liability
University of Mississippi
Graham E. Sutliff grew up in San Angelo, Texas in a family of six. From an early age, in this close-knit West Texas town, he learned the value of hard work, determination and fighting for what is right. Graham and his now partner Hank, who became friends at age four, found an early interest in the law by playing in the halls of the Tom Green County Courthouse. As a young man, his interest in the law continued to grow and he set out to find a way to use this passion to help others.
At the University of Mississippi, after...
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Ricardo Julio
Bexar County, TX Lawyer with 10 years of experience
Free ConsultationEstate Planning, Family and Personal Injury
St. Mary's University School of Law
Ricardo Julio was born in Sao Paulo, Brazil. His family moved to the US at an early age, and he has lived in Texas ever since. Growing up in a foreign country, he quickly learned the value of hard work and dedication.
Ricardo received his Bachelor of Science in Biology with a minor in Chemistry from Baylor University in 2009. After graduating, Ricardo attended the night program at St. Mary’s Law School while maintaining a full-time job in Austin. At St. Mary’s, Ricardo was part of the St. Mary’s Civil Clinic where he provided pro bono representation to members of...
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Patricia O'Connell Alvarez
Bexar County, TX Attorney with 37 years of experience
(888) 431-6630
Alvarez Dispute Resolutions
P. O. Box 1420
Helotes, TX 78023
Arbitration & Mediation
Duke University School of Law and The University of Texas School of Law
With 12 years of experience as a Justice at the Texas Fourth Court of Appeals and 26 years as a trial attorney, I bring a comprehensive understanding of the legal system, conflict resolution, and negotiation to mediations and arbitrations.
As a Justice, I authored opinions in a wide range of cases, including business and commercial disputes, insurance coverage, oil & gas disputes, personal injury, indemnity, property disputes, libel and slander, fiduciary duty, employment, and arbitration. I developed a reputation for impartiality and independence, and a judge who followed the law.
As a trial attorney, I specialized in complex litigation...
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Tasha Ricks
Bexar County, TX Lawyer with 11 years of experience
Personal Injury
South Texas College of Law
Personal Injury Litigation Attorney at Herrman & Herrman, P.L.L.C.
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Amanda L. James
Bexar County, TX Lawyer with 10 years of experience
Free ConsultationConsumer and Personal Injury
St. Mary's University School of Law
If you have been injured because of someone else’s negligence or have been a victim of a dishonest retailer, manufacturer or service provider, you need an attorney who will an attorney who will give you individualized representation to get the justice you need and deserve. Contact Amanda L. James Law today to get the representation you deserve. I serve San Antonio and surrounding areas including Boerne, Kerrville, Fredericksburg, Canyon Lake, New Braunfels and the Texas Hill Country.
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Robert B. Evans III
Bexar County, TX Lawyer with 31 years of experience
Free ConsultationPersonal Injury
Loyola University New Orleans College of Law
I help people who suffer severe life changing injuries.
I have undergone over 30 surgeries and understand the pain involved with surgeries.
I am the strongest voice for those suffering from injuries.
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Julian Lopez
Bexar County, TX Attorney with 45 years of experience
(210) 510-4191
401 East Sonterra Boulevard, Suite 375
San Antonio, TX 78258
Business, International and Personal Injury
Julian graduated from the University of Texas at Austin with a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Government in 1977. He graduated with honors and was on the Dean’s List. In 1980, he graduated from the University of Texas School of Law with his J.D. degree. Julian is licensed to practice in the State of Texas and the United States District Court for the Western and Southern Districts of Texas and the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Western and Southern Districts of Texas. He is also a member of the State Bar of Texas, San Antonio...
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Jeffrey Rollins Davis
Bexar County, TX Attorney with 34 years of experience
Free ConsultationAnimal, Insurance Claims, Medical Malpractice and Products Liability
Established in 2006 Davis Law Firm has become a trusted source of legal counsel and advocacy throughout south Texas communities and beyond in recent years. From law office locations including San Antonio, El Paso, Waco, Killeen, Temple, Brownsville, McAllen and Harlingen, we deliver the results-oriented legal services that our clients expect and require. Our multiple office locations offer convenience and efficiency to our clients, with a personalized approach to legal matters.
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Kevin Shay
Bexar County, TX Lawyer with 44 years of experience
(210) 497-6300
14350 Northbrook Drive, Suite 220
San Antonio, TX 78232
Free ConsultationEstate Planning
Board Certified in Estate Planning and Probate Law by Texas Board of Legal Specialization and CPA
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Douglas Gerard Deffenbaugh
Bexar County, TX Attorney with 31 years of experience
Free ConsultationProbate
St. Mary's University School of Law
Mr. Deffenbaugh can offer over thirty years of legal expertise in an array of legal areas. He has worked on cases involving contracts, probate, taxation, insurance, real estate, oil and gas, business startups, and credit unions.
He received his Bachelor of Business Administration from St. Mary’s University in 1975 and become a Certified Public Accountant in 1977. Mr. Deffenbaugh went on to complete his Master of Business Administration at the University of Texas at San Antonio in 1982. He received his Doctor of Jurisprudence from St. Mary’s University Law School in 1992.
Mr. Deffenbaugh has been a small business owner for...
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Brooke Irey
Bexar County, TX Attorney with 17 years of experience
Divorce, Domestic Violence, Estate Planning and Family
South Texas College of Law
Brooke is a passionate advocate for her clients both inside and outside the courtroom. Brooke understands that when her clients come to see her, they are often dealing with a lot of emotions, sometimes good and sometimes bad, but she handles their case with care and guides them to a solution.
Brooke practices family law, including divorce, child custody, child support, adoptions, gestational agreements, pre & post marital agreements, and the list goes on. Brooke also leads the firm's estate planning and probate department.
Call Brooke today to see how she and the Branch Law Firm...
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Sean Patrick Tracey
Bexar County, TX Lawyer with 34 years of experience
Personal Injury, Products Liability and Workers' Comp
South Texas College of Law
Sean Tracey is a board certified Personal Injury and Civil Trial lawyer with over 20 years of experience representing injured victims. He is a frequent speaker on the topics of science in the courtroom, epidemiology, and trial techniques.
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Veronica Villarreal
Bexar County, TX Lawyer with 20 years of experience
Personal Injury and Social Security Disability
St. Mary's University School of Law
Ms. Villarreal received her law degree in 2004 from St. Mary’s University School of Law in San Antonio, Texas. She previously received her Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice from the University of Texas-Pan American. An accomplished personal injury attorney with Wayne Wright, LLP since 2005, Ms. Villarreal is licensed to practice law in Texas. She is also a member of the San Antonio Trial Lawyers Association, the State Bar of Texas, and Society of Ethical Attorneys at Law. Prior to law school, Ms. Villarreal worked with the Child Protective Services division of the Texas Department...