Pontotoc Lawyers

Matthew has been nominated as a Rising Star in 2021 and 2022 in the field of Family Law. Only 2.5% of all attorneys receive this honor chosen by other attorneys.

I grew up in the small town of Hallettsville, Texas and graduated from the University of Texas at Austin and St. Mary’s University School of Law in San Antonio. Prior to law school I worked as a petroleum landman where I researched title to land for oil and gas companies. I continued to work as a landman during and after law school. My extensive knowledge in tracing mineral title and conducting genealogy research helped me make a natural transition into probate law and estate planning.

I take pride in my ability to navigate through the legal process while maintaining a compassionate...

Christian Smith is the Managing Partner of Smith & Bledsoe Family Law. She is a well-known Austin area trial attorney with a focus on complex family law disputes. She is known for her litigation skills, her knowledge of the law, and her client-focused approach. She welcomes challenging and difficult cases that other attorneys turn down. Christian runs a tight ship and maintains a standard of excellence by remaining detail-oriented, setting clear expectations and leading her team by example which is evident in her work product and client outcomes. Christian graduated magna cum laude from the University of Houston...

Max Massey is a passionate advocate for justice, dedicated to helping clients navigate the challenges that come with personal injury cases. Drawing on his unique background in storytelling and advocacy, Max provides compassionate representation to individuals and families impacted by negligence. Before joining Zinda Law Group, Max built a successful career as a news reporter and anchor, where he honed his skills in breaking down complex stories and connecting with audiences. These abilities now serve him well in personal injury law, allowing him to clearly communicate legal concepts to clients and present their stories effectively in the courtroom. His experience in...

Dillon Vaughn is an Associate Attorney at Slack Davis Sanger LLP in the firm’s Fort Worth office.

Jordan H. Walker, Esq. is an income partner at Sever Storey and has been with the firm in some capacity since 2010. Mr. Walker attended the University of Missouri for undergrad and earned two bachelor’s degrees–one in journalism and one in political science. Mr. Walker then set out on fulfilling his childhood dream of becoming an attorney by attending the Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law and graduating in 2012. Mr. Walker currently practices in Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, and Texas. Mr. Walker has a detailed knowledge of the eminent domain laws and codes in these states, particularly as...

Private practice in criminal defense, Austin, TX - General felony and misdemeanor trial practice, emphasis on major felonies. Extensive jury trial experience – over 75 felony jury trials, including 3 death penalty capital murders, homicides, aggravated robberies, aggravated kidnappings, aggravated sexual assaults. Experience in direct and cross-examination of forensic pathologists, firearm and tool mark examiners, arson investigators, DNA technicians, crime scene analysts and reconstruction specialists; expert witnesses on coerced confessions, sexual and family violence abuse therapists and victims; psychiatric testimony including insanity defense, mental retardation and future dangerousness assessment.