Montalba Lawyers

Born in Austin, Texas. Lives in Dallas,Texas, and licensed to practice law by the State Bar of Texas since 1982. Undergraduate degree in Chemical Engineering from the University of Pennsylvania. Married with 2 children & 5 grandchildren. Areas of practice include Criminal Defense, DWI, Speeding & Traffic Tickets, Expungements and Non-Disclosures, License Suspension Hearings and Immigration. Bilingual staff (English & Spanish).

Carl L. Evans, Jr. is an Equity Partner at McCathern in the law firm's Dallas, Texas office and he practices in the areas of non-subscriber employer defense, trucking, liquor liability, employment, commercial, construction, subrogation, tort and insurance litigation. Mr. Evans has an extensive litigation and trial background, having tried numerous cases in state and federal courts. He has also obtained defense verdicts in arbitrations involving claims of fraud, negligence, breach of contract and breach of warranty. In addition, Mr. Evans has successfully represented numerous clients in summary judgment motions that have included claims for bad faith, fraud, negligence, premises liability,...

Samantha’s primary goal is to assist clients in their time of need, whether they were injured or need help navigating a complex family situation. Samantha understands that personal injury and family law cases are extremely emotional and stressful for her clients. There is no one size fits all solution so Samantha works with her clients to understand their specific circumstances and needs to find a solution that makes sense.

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...

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

Robert Callahan’s aggressive style of advocacy is a product of Baylor Law School’s trial-centered education and his experience as a prosecutor. His oratory skills are well known throughout the courtrooms of central Texas. Robert earned a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from Gonzaga University in Spokane, Washington. After he earned his Juris Doctorate in 2006, Robert joined the McLennan County District Attorney’s Office where he excelled. He was quickly promoted to a misdemeanor Court Chief position, then promoted again to prosecute felony crimes. In 2011, Robert entered private practice with a vision to serve the people of central Texas. In 2012,...

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

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...

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.

John Jose has focused his entire career on helping clients who were seriously injured and those who lost loved ones in tragic accidents. He has deep experience handling cases arising from oilfield accidents, electrocution accidents, gas explosions, construction accidents, and heavy truck collisions, and accidents involving traumatic brain injuries. Clients want John on their side during these tough times because of his compassionate nature and his exceptional trial and negotiation skills.

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...

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We have limited our practice to Estate Planning and Taxation. And we are dedicated to giving you the legal solutions and tools you will need to plan and build for your future with confidence.


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I'm a native Texas who is passionate about attaining the best result possible for my clients under the given facts and law; I do not practice law for any other reason than to relentlessly give my clients the professionalism they are owed- but also to be a counselor in a time of strife. If I take your case, it means as much to me as it does to you. Because, I know nobody wants to face criminal jeopardy, whether it be a criminal charge against them, or a civil matter that may require litigation or a simple workout...

As a Junior Partner at Edgett Law Firm, Attorney Ben Schwartz brings a welcoming and positive attitude to the firm every day. The energy he brings encourages clients to develop a level of trust with him and allows them to feel comfortable talking about their legal and personal situations.

Ben was raised in San Antonio and attended the University of Texas in Austin where he earned his Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology with a minor in Mathematics. During his time in Austin, he discussed both collegiate and professional sports on his weekly sports radio show. He also served as a sports...

Board Certified in Consumer Bankruptcy Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization.

Gerald Tadlock is a Family Law Attorney who provides more than 17 years of experience. Gerald Tadlock focuses on providing his clients with quality guidance, counseling and advice in both mediation and the courtroom. Each decision made in divorce and child custody cases can dramatically affect the outcome. Gerald is the type of family law attorney who recognizes the importance of such cases to his clients, and can identify the nuances others may not recognize. Gerald was raised in Hickory Creek, Texas. After graduating from Lake Dallas High School, he joined the United States Army...

Attorney Carol Willis Butrus is a native from Dallas, Texas. She graduated from Pearce High School in 1980, and earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science from Colorado College in 1984. Attorney Butrus received her Juris Doctorate in 1987 from the Washington University School of Law in St. Louis, Missouri. In 1987 Ms. Butrus was admitted to the State Bar of Texas. She then relocated to Philadelphia and earned her Master’s Degree in Tax Law from Villanova University. After graduating, Attorney Butrus returned to Dallas to begin her current practice, Carol Willis Butrus, Attorney at Law. At the...

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...

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...

Ana earned her doctor of jurisprudence from the University of Houston Law Center where she focused on clinical work in the Entrepreneurship and Community Development Clinic. She was awarded the Clinical Legal Education Association Outstanding Clinical Student Award based on her excellence in casework, client interaction, and her contribution to the clinical community at her law school. Ana also worked in a prestigious family law firm during law school and interned at the Texas Fourteenth Court of Appeals. Prior to law school Ana earned a bachelor of business administration from the University of Houston graduating Magna Cum Laude. During her undergrad,...

A founding partner of Steckler Wayne Cochran PLLC (“SWC”), Stuart Cochran is a civil trial lawyer with almost twenty years of experience litigating, trying, arbitrating, and mediating complex commercial, class action, and personal injury cases in state and federal courts across the nation. Stuart has a nationally-recognized consumer class action practice, and he is frequently brought in to cases outside of Texas due to his experience. More locally, Stuart handles complex commercial cases and catastrophic personal injury cases. Stuart’s practice is unique in that he handles cases for both plaintiffs and defendants. Stuart has helped recover...

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...