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Brett A Cenkus
Houston, 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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Christopher K. Fletcher
Houston, 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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Anthony Denena
Houston, 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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Jason Horton
Texarkana, TX Attorney with 21 years of experience
Free ConsultationAppeals, Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI and White Collar Crime
Texas Tech University School of Law
Attorney Jason Horton has been a trial lawyer in Texas and Arkansas since 2003. He earned his B.A. with honors from Texas Lutheran University, where he was also the starting running back on the football team, and obtained his J.D. with honors from Texas Tech School of Law.
Jason started his legal career as an associate attorney at a civil law firm in Texarkana, where he handled a wide range of cases, from criminal law and personal injury to business litigation and class action lawsuits. In 2010, he formed Jason Horton Law.
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Anthony Ray Segura
Sugar Land, 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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William F. Estes
Richmond, TX Attorney with 46 years of experience
Free ConsultationMedical Malpractice and Personal Injury
University of Oklahoma College of Law and University of Oklahoma
University of Oklahoma law graduate Doctorate of Jurisprudence in 1977. Practicing over 40 years in Harris County/Fort Bend County, Texas.
Areas of practice: Wrongful death, Personal Injury, Truck and automobile accident cases and medical mal-practice cases (Just this year settled a case against a behavioral hospital for three million dollars ($3,000,000.00) anywhere in the State of Texas. Dealing with Insurance companies in Texas is difficult as they are dishonest and getting money from them takes hard/dedicated work.
Our law firm has two board certified personal injury attorneys and one board certified labor law attorney. We are capable...
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Erin Baker Shank
Waco, TX Lawyer with 42 years of experience
Free ConsultationBankruptcy
Texas Tech University School of Law
My name is Erin Shank and I have been helping clients legally and morally address their financial concerns in Texas for almost 40 years. I practice bankruptcy law and have offices in both Waco and Killeen, Texas. I also help individuals who owe taxes to the IRS and local taxing authorities. Finally, I love helping folks save their homes by negotiating a home loan modification in order to cure past due home loan payments. I am a mom, wife, small business owner and have a love and passion for politics, especially those that effect my...
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Michael J. Crawford
Corsicana, TX Lawyer with 14 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, DUI & DWI and White Collar Crime
Southern Methodist University
I practice Criminal Law, Family Law, DUI/DWI, and Personal Injury Law in Texas State and US Federal Courts. Navarro and Ellis Counties and this area of Central Texas has been home to my family for over 130 years. I pride myself in being a 5th Generation Navarro County Resident. I work hard for my clients and put their wishes first. Success, Aggression, and Common Sense is what you get when you hire me to be your attorney. I don't have any time to play with your life and the problems you are dealing with because...
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Nolan Ryan McConville
Dallas, TX Attorney with 8 years of experience
Free ConsultationPersonal Injury
Texas Tech University School of Law
Nolan Ryan Law specializes in various types of personal injury cases in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex. Our firm has an illustrious history of successfully securing maximum settlements and judgments on behalf of our clients. With a wealth of experience spanning numerous years and having served countless individuals, Nolan Ryan Law has built an esteemed reputation based on our unwavering dedication to assisting those who have endured harm as a result of others' negligence.
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Mike Allbee
Dallas, TX Attorney with 13 years of experience
Free ConsultationPersonal Injury
University of Kansas School of Law
Mike Allbee focuses on helping people who have been injured in car accidents, motorcycle accidents, truck accidents, pedestrian accidents, DWI accidents, animal attacks, wrongful death, and other personal injury matters.
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Walker G. Harman Jr.
Dallas, TX Lawyer with 25 years of experience
Free ConsultationCivil Rights and Employment
Fordham University School of Law
Walker G. Harman, Jr., graduated from the Fordham University School of Law with a J.D. in 1999. At Fordham Law School, he was a member of the Moot Court Board and the Criminal Defense Clinic and an editor of the Environmental Law Journal. He also served as President of the Fordham Student Sponsored Fellowship, where he was charged with the distribution of hundreds of thousands of dollars in scholarship funds to students to enable them to work with not-for-profit organizations, and co-chaired the LGBT Students Organization, where he worked directly with Fordham's Dean and other administrators to address diversity and...
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Dennis Weitzel
Mesquite, TX Lawyer with 43 years of experience
(877) 813-9525
18601 Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
Suite 525 Town East Tower
Mesquite, TX 75150
Free ConsultationPersonal Injury
The University of Texas School of Law
Dennis Weitzel has spent the last 35 years handling toxic tort, product liability, and wrongful death cases in Texas and across the country. Dennis has tried, as lead attorney, over 75 cases to verdict on issues involving personal injury, wrongful death, and job-site accidents.
Dennis is Board Certified in Personal Injury Trial Law and Civil Trial Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization. He has been elected a Life Fellow of the Texas Bar Foundation and elected to the Dallas Chapter of the prestigious American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA). Dennis has been named Super Lawyer in the area of...
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James Dunnam
Waco, TX Lawyer with 37 years of experience
Free ConsultationAppeals, Divorce, Family and Personal Injury
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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Wesley T Keng
Giddings, TX Lawyer with 21 years of experience
Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Juvenile and Probate
Texas Tech University School of Law
The Law Office of Wesley T. Keng, P.C., represents citizens in Giddings, Texas and the surrounding counties and communities. Wesley Keng has over twenty years experience in Texas, and over fifteen years in the Lee County area. Whether you are a citizen accused of a crime or needing to update your will: Wesley T. Keng represents your interests and advocates for you.
At the Law Office of Wesley T. Keng, we provide the counsel and information you need to deal with your situation as quickly and effectively as possible. We know the law and understand...
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Christopher Whitener Lewis
Dallas, TX Lawyer with 26 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Personal Injury and White Collar Crime
Baylor Law School
Frequently found atop lists of the top attorneys in his state, Christopher Lewis is a trial attorney based in Dallas, Texas. He is recognized by past clients and peers alike for his considerable experience and contribution to numerous areas of criminal defense and personal injury law. He possesses both an Avvo 10/10 rating and AV Preeminent rating by Martingdale Hubbell, which is the highest possible rating awarded for the combination of skills and experience in the law.
He graduated Magna Cum Laude from Evangel University, where he majored in both government and psychology. He was also a four-year letterman for his...
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David Smith
Rockwall, TX Lawyer with 41 years of experience
Free ConsultationPersonal Injury
G. David Smith grew up in Muleshoe, Texas, a small West Texas town. He attended the University of Texas at the Permian Basin and obtained his bachelor's degree before attending Texas Tech University School of Law, where he obtained his law degree. He practiced in Odessa, Texas until 1989. He moved to the Dallas area and has since maintained a practice in Rockwall. G. David has been Board Certified in Personal Injury Trial Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization since 1990. His practice includes plaintiff personal injury trial law and mediation. He is...
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Dominic Braus
Waco, TX Lawyer with 16 years of experience
Free ConsultationPersonal Injury
Baylor Law School
Dominic Braus is a Board-Certified Personal Injury Trial Lawyer in Waco, Texas, dedicated to ensuring his clients receive the highest level of legal representation.
Dominic attended Texas A&M University, received a B.S. in Agricultural Business, and graduated from Baylor Law School.
His journey to personal injury began while studying at A&M. Dominic was severely injured during the 1999 Aggie bonfire collapse, and the course of his life was altered. After being part of the bonfire litigation process for more than 15 years following that tragedy, Dominic dedicated his life to helping others who were catastrophically injured due to someone else’s negligence....
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Brian Corrigan
Rockwall, TX Lawyer with 24 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence and White Collar Crime
SMU Dedman School of Law
Brian Corrigan is a dedicated board certified criminal defense attorney who has devoted himself to representing individuals who have been accused, investigated, or charged with State or Federal Crimes.
Corrigan has tried over 150 jury trials and handled several thousand felony and misdemeanor cases. Vast experience and trial experience in nearly every crime in the Texas Penal Code coupled with intimate understanding of every level of the criminal justice has resulted in repeated dismissals, plea reductions, acquittals, and dropped charges for Corrigan's clients.
Client after client discovers that Corrigan can often drastically minimize or eliminate negative consequences. Corrigan has particularly...
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Joseph Ross Gallo
Waxahachie, TX Lawyer with 28 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense and DUI & DWI
Baylor University School of Law
I take immense pride in providing professional service to my clients. My office is dedicated 100% to the practice of criminal defense in Texas State courts. I value my clients' constitutional rights and will fight to protect them. My goal is to conduct a vigorous defense of my clients' cases in order to vindicate or mitigate their particular situation, thereby promoting justice through the practice of law.
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Jeffery Butler
Rockwall, TX Lawyer with 12 years of experience
Business, Elder, Estate Planning and Probate
University of Idaho College of Law
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Focusing on specific types of law allows our attorneys to understand the finite details of both simple and complex situations, quickly and efficiently. They work constantly to keep up on the latest tax, estate, and business laws to ensure the plan you put together will continue to work for you, as things change.
When you sit down with one of them, they will always: factor in the probate process, possible tax ramifications, and the validity of the pieces you’ve put in place. Then they help you understand how to minimize the...
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Scott Shannon Gray
Forney, TX Lawyer with 21 years of experience
Free ConsultationBusiness, Divorce, Family and Personal Injury
Texas Wesleyan University School of Law - Texas Wesleyan University and Texas Tech University
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Melissa O'Neal
Angleton, TX Lawyer with 18 years of experience
Arbitration & Mediation, Divorce, Estate Planning and Family
South Texas College of Law
I was born and raised in Northeast Texas and after graduating from East Texas State University in 1996, I worked as a paralegal for Foley & Coley until December of 2000 when I relocated to Houston to attend South Texas College of Law. While in law school, I worked full time for Crain, Caton & James, a large law firm in downtown Houston. In December of 2005, I graduated from South Texas College of Law and passed the Texas Bar in February 2006. I was licensed to practice law by May of 2006.
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Ross B. Russell
Waco, TX Lawyer with 10 years of experience
Arbitration & Mediation, Business, Consumer and Real Estate
Texas A&M University School of Law
Ross Russell is an attorney focusing on arbitration, mediation and providing other ADR services, as well as business law, real estate law, and estate planning. Ross is licensed in multiple jurisdictions and is able to assist in any situation a client might have. Give him a call!
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Ruth Ann Kollman
Houston, TX Attorney with 35 years of experience
Employment, Insurance Claims, Medical Malpractice and Personal Injury
Ruth A. Kollman is a 1990 graduate of Southern Methodist University School of Law. She has tried dozens of state and federal cases, both civil and criminal. She also has extensive state and federal appellate experience. She counsels attorneys throughout Texas in disciplinary rule compliance, in firms both large and small, in every area of practice. Texas courts have recognized her as an expert witness on legal ethics questions, and she has testified before the Texas Legislature regarding revisions to the Texas Rules of Disciplinary Procedure. She represents lawyers and judges in disciplinary proceedings and has...
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W. Tyler Moore
Houston, TX Attorney with 52 years of experience
Rated AV-Preeminent by Martindale-Hubbell; Houston Magazine's Top Family Lawyers; National Academy of Family Lawyers - Nationally Ranked Top 10 Attorney Award 2014; Board Certified in Family Law and in Civil Trial Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization
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Maryssa Jane Simpson
Houston, TX Lawyer with 11 years of experience
Free ConsultationAsbestos, Personal Injury, Products Liability and Workers' Comp
The University of Texas School of Law
Maryssa Simpson is a trial lawyer and partner in The Potts Law Firm’s Dallas office. Maryssa grew up in the small town of Bridgeport, Texas and is from a family of trial lawyers. Her background gave her a passion for trial work, and she carries that forward in her practice.
Maryssa graduated from Baylor University and received her law degree from the University of Texas School of Law. During law school, Maryssa was an advocate for a national championship mock trial team and received the International Academy of Trial Lawyers Student Advocacy Award. While at UT, Maryssa also won Best Advocate...
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Richard Jason Griffin
Houston, TX Attorney with 18 years of experience
Business, Energy, Estate Planning and Landlord Tenant
I am an attorney that focuses in estate planning and business planning from cradle to grave, i.e., starting or buying a business; capitalizing your business; optimizing your business with tax, corporate and asset protection planning; strategizing business succession; and selling your business. I believe two things differentiate me from other lawyers: I understand the numbers, and I personally have business experience. These characteristics make me acutely aware of my client's needs and goals. PRACTICE FOCUS: Commercial Real Estate Business Planning Tax Planning U.S. & State Income, Gift & Estate/Inheritance Taxes Trust Creation: Simple & Complex Estate Planning...
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Jermecia A. Beachem
Houston, TX Attorney with 15 years of experience
Divorce, Estate Planning, Family and Probate
Texas Southern University Thurgood Marshall School of Law
Attorney Jermecia A. Beachem is dedicated to the practice of law and representing her clients. At the Beachem Law Firm, we represent clients with civil litigation, contract disputes, contested divorces, uncontested divorces, enforcement of child support, child support modifications, child custody matters, CPS cases, paternity matters, termination of parental rights, enforcement of visitation, modification of visitation, Wills, probate of Wills, contested probate matters, heirship proceedings without Wills, muniment of title, and guardianship matters.
The primary focus at the Beachem Law Firm is to provide excellent customer service, thorough, accurate, and affordable legal representation.
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Kevin Douglas Hunter
Houston, TX Attorney with 9 years of experience
Divorce and Family
South Texas College of Law
Kevin Hunter is a decorated veteran of the United State Air Force. His family law clients receive the same exceptional service that distinguished Kevin as an indispensable asset to the military. The same service that resulted in Kevin’s selection to the prestigious Air Force One detail at Andrews Air Force Base during both President Bill Clinton’s and President George W. Bush’s time in the Oval Office.
The individuals confronted with a life changing family law event, like a divorce, struggle with a number of challenges. Kevin, and the team at Boudreaux|Hunter & Associates, LLC, help their clients understand and work...
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Katherine Leslie Sunstrom
Houston, TX Lawyer with 22 years of experience
Before joining Lorance & Thompson in 2010, Katie practiced as a solo attorney and dedicated the majority of her practice to assisting and serving small businesses and individuals with their copyright, trademark, intellectual property, and business litigation needs. She adopts the entrepreneurial values of her clients and acts as a champion for them in their efforts to grow and protect their intellectual property and good will. Because her practice was a small business, she is able to identify with and better serve her clients’ unique needs. Prior to having her own firm, Katie practiced for five years...
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Richard Todd Fass
Houston, TX Attorney with 34 years of experience
Medical Malpractice, Personal Injury and Products Liability
South Texas College Of Law
Richard Fass joined Perdue & Kidd, bringing with him over 20 years of legal experience. His practice focuses on personal injury, including transportation and maritime litigation, and medical malpractice. He has been named a member of the Million Dollar Advocates Forum and is Board Certified in Personal Injury Trial Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization. In his spare time, Mr. Fass enjoys playing golf and volunteers at the Shell Houston Open. He is also the Director of the Gulf Coast Chapter of Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation and a member of the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo Barbecue...
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Robert Wayne Cowan
Houston, TX Attorney with 23 years of experience
Asbestos and Employment
South Texas College of Law
Robert Cowan is a partner at Bailey Cowan Heckaman, PLLC where he oversees the firm’s award-winning trial and appellate briefing team. He is involved in all types of cases at BPB, including mesothelioma litigation, drug and medical device injuries, FLSA claims, dangerous products, and commercial litigation. Robert is a graduate of South Texas College of Law, where he graduated Magna Cum Laude with his Juris Doctorate.
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Nicky Nixon Daughtrey Jr.
Houston, TX Attorney with 23 years of experience
Free ConsultationBusiness, Energy, Estate Planning and Real Estate
South Texas College of Law
Hello, my name is Nixon Daughtrey, and I'm the owner of the Daughtrey Law Firm. I founded this firm because I wanted to practice law differently, focusing on compassionate legal support for my clients.
In 2011, my life was forever changed. In August, I lost my mother to cancer, and just a few months later, in December, my grandmother passed away from cancer and a broken heart. These back-to-back losses deeply impacted how I view life. At the time, I thought I was prepared, but I soon realized how difficult it was to manage personal loss and legal matters simultaneously.
Although...
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Terry Mark Hamilton
Houston, TX Lawyer with 33 years of experience
Divorce, Estate Planning and Family
Texas Tech University School of Law
When you are facing a difficult legal matter such as a divorce, child custody, child support, paternity, estate planning, or any other family law matter, you need an attorney who understands your rights and can provide you with caring and dedicated guidance throughout your case. Terry Hamilton is a dedicated Senior Associate Attorney with Stange Law Firm. From our family law office in Houston, Texas, Terry can represent individuals throughout Harris County and the nearby areas.
Terry attended Texas Tech School of Law where he obtained his Juris Doctor. Before law school, he earned his Bachelor of Arts in Political Science...
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Lance Lubel
Houston, TX Lawyer with 34 years of experience
Free ConsultationIP, Personal Injury, Products Liability and Tax
University of Houston - Main Campus
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Daniel Sheppard
Houston, TX Lawyer with 7 years of experience
Free ConsultationMaritime and Personal Injury
South Texas College of Law
Daniel E. Sheppard loves what he does and has had the opportunity to assist clients with a variety of personal injury matters in Houston.
Daniel fights for the people who need help — the “little guys” who get pushed around by a system that takes advantage of those without resources. Daniel strongly believes that people and corporations should be held accountable for their choices and cannot be allowed avoid the rules, regulations, and responsibility to keep people safe. Daniel takes pride in providing quality service to clients and brings his relentless work ethic into the office and the courtroom.
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Angelique Montes
Houston, TX Attorney with 14 years of experience
Divorce, Family and Immigration
University of Houston - Main Campus
Montes Law Firm, PLLC is based in Houston, Texas. Angelique Montes is an attorney practicing immigraiton and family law. Born in Houston, Texas to Cuban immigrant parents - she was one of the first in her family to be born a U.S. citizen. Angelique is fluent in both English and Spanish. In January 2011, Angelique began building a law firm from the ground up. From her expereince and knowledge of the law, zealous advocacy, and dedication and ability to work with each individual client personally - as a person and not as a case...
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Joseph W. Whittenburg
Houston, TX Lawyer with 19 years of experience
Free ConsultationBusiness and Securities
University of Houston Law Center
I possess a unique set of skills in Excel, Workiva, and similar applications that sets me apart from other lawyers. I leverage this distinctive combination to foster enhanced collaboration between Legal Departments and their corporate counterparts such as Accounting and HR. My work in areas like Proxy Statement preparation and stock plan administration exemplifies the value I bring to my clients. Additionally, I assist Legal Departments in working with IT on projects related to software adoption, development, and implementation.
Before embarking on my legal career, I worked in public accounting as an auditor during a time when the audit industry was...
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Greg Enos
Webster, TX Attorney with 40 years of experience
Divorce and Family
The University of Texas School of Law
Attorney Greg Enos, has over 38 years of legal experience and is Board Certified in Family Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization. Mr. Enos handles divorce and child custody cases in Harris, Galveston, and Brazoria County, Texas. Greg speaks at legal seminars on family law educating attorneys and judges. He also publishes legal directories and a legal newspaper that are widely used and read by Houston area attorneys and courts. Greg Enos is a respected leader of the legal profession working to improve family courts.
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Patrick Luff
Houston, TX Lawyer with 10 years of experience
Free ConsultationPersonal Injury and Products Liability
University of Michigan Law School
Patrick Luff entered legal practice after several years as a professor of law. During his time at the University of Oklahoma, Arizona State University, and Washington and Lee University, he taught courses on legislation and statutory interpretation, civil procedure, and administrative law. He also spent time a visiting scholar at the Max Planck Institute for Comparative Public Law and International Law in Heidelberg, Germany. Patrick received his Bachelor of Arts in Government from the University of Texas in Austin and his Juris Doctor from the University of Michigan Law School, where he graduated cum laude and served as...