Scroggins Lawyers

Richard C. McConathy is a Criminal Defense Attorney in Dallas, Fort Worth, Irving, Denton and Collin County areas of Texas. He righteously defends people in matters of criminal law including DUI, DWI, white collar crimes, assault, burglary, drug possession and trafficking. He practices at municipal level and handles state appeals. Richard McConathy earned his Juris Doctor from Texas Wesleyan University School of Law in Fort Worth, Texas. Additionally, he holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Criminal Justice from the University of North Texas. Upon graduation from law school in 2002, McConathy opened his own...

Megan was a family law paralegal for 16 years before becoming a family lawyer, and has seen firsthand what matters to clients: knowing their case is in good hands with an attorney who understands their personal situation and who is capable of providing personalized options for addressing their legal issues. With a combination of sound legal counsel and practical advice, Megan guides clients toward goal-oriented decision-making that positions them for a better future. Megan was named to the 2023 Best Lawyers in America: Ones to Watch © list in the field of Family Law.

Tom Trahan is proficient in all facets of family law, from out-of-court settlements to courtroom litigation. His deep understanding of the litigation process enhances the chances of reaching negotiated or amicable resolutions, as opposing counsel and clients often realize that finding common ground can lead to beneficial outcomes.

Michael Grossman is an experienced Dallas personal injury lawyer and the founder of Grossman Law Offices. Michael has dedicated the last 20 years of his career to fighting for the rights of accident victims and their families. Michael earned his doctorate of jurisprudence from the esteemed Baylor School of Law, after graduating from The University of Alabama on a with a bachelors degree in Business Administration. While attending the University of Alabama, Michael lettered in tennis for three years. After graduating from law school, Michael was hired by one of the largest law firms in Texas which enabled him to gain...

Keith D. Harris is a partner at Harris and Harris Law Group, PLLC. He is an experienced litigator who practices criminal defense in state and federal courts. Prior to practicing criminal defense, Keith had 11 years of prosecuting cases and trial work. Harris and Harris Law Group prides itself on the individual attention clients receive. They sit down with each client, listen to the details of their case and provide exemplary legal representation.

Greg began his career as an engineer for offshore drilling companies. While he enjoyed the problem solving he did for his company, he desired to help others. It was this desire that lead him to SMU's Dedman School of Law, where he graduated in the top 15 percent of his class. Upon graduation, Greg went to work in a prestigious downtown Dallas firm, representing large businesses, doctors and insurance companies. While this experience on the other side of the courtroom has proven invaluable, Greg soon realized he wanted to represent individuals and their families. For more than...

I am a Business Lawyer and Attorney in Texas and commonly assist clients with various aspects of business and commercial litigation, reviewing business contracts, and guiding them through the process of starting a new business. For 38 years, I have been practicing law in Texas, primarily as a solo attorney. My experience as a business owner gives me a unique perspective on the challenges and legal issues businesses face. My practice, Thomas P. Finley, Jr. Attorney at Law, focuses on several key areas of business law. These areas include business formation, handling business contracts, overseeing business acquisitions, assisting with the buying...

ABOUT BEN
Dallas-based attorney Benjamin Palatiere is a courtroom veteran with over 10 years of experience helping individuals, families, and businesses in civil disputes.


Education

Texas Wesleyan University School of Law, 2008
Texas State University, magna cum laude, 2005


Licensed/Admitted

Benjamin is admitted to the Texas Bar and licensed to practice in all district and county courts at law throughout the state.


Groups / Clubs

Dallas Young Lawyers Association
Sigma Alpha Epsilon

Carla De La Cruz was born and raised in Puerto Rico. Carla has practiced family law in DFW and surrounding counties since 2017 and joined the Bogdanowicz Family Law team in 2020. She has experience in all areas of family law and is a native Spanish speaker.

Carla graduated from the University of Puerto Rico and later attended Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico School of Law. While in law school, she gained family law experience interning at the Child Support Offices in the District Court of Ponce, Puerto Rico. She further developed her skills...

Francesca Blackard is a partner at McClure Law Group, exclusively practicing family law since graduating from law school in 2012. Prior to law school, she worked for family law firms in Chicago, New York, and Dallas as both a paralegal and law clerk.

Francesca is of Mexican descent and is fluent in Spanish. Her travels have often taken her to Mexico, and she attended Instituto Alpes San Javier in Guadalajara, Jalisco to perfect her native tongue. Conversant in French, Francesca loves the study of languages and world cultures.

One of Francesca's finest qualities is how she relates to clients on a...

"I have spent my entire career representing people who have been injured due to the negligence of others. I will aggressively represent my clients to the very best of my ability, and treat them with respect." Mr. Ramey has an AV® Preeminent Rating – the highest rating available from Martindale-Hubbell, the leading independent attorney rating entity. An AV® Rating signifies that the lawyer has reached the heights of professional excellence. Mr. Ramey graduated from Texas Tech University School of Law in 1998 with an MBA/JD degree. He has practiced civil litigation for the past 15...

Dallas Attorneys Darrin Berlof and Everett Newton are founding partners at the law firm of Berlof & Newton, P.C. Berlof & Newton, P.C. provides legal representation in all Criminal Defense matters, including, but not limited to, DWI’s, assault, theft, burglary, drug, weapons and traffic ticket cases.

Attorney Darrin Berlof has been representing traffic offenders in Municipal and Justice of the Peace courts in Dallas County and surrounding cities for over 20 years, helping drivers maintain their driving privileges, protect their driving record, avoid increased insurance premiums and avoid the assessment of points and surcharges.

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Cory Itkin is one of the most aggressive and prepared trial lawyers in the country with experience ranging in maritime accidents, trucking accidents, plant explosions, and other high-stakes personal injury cases. Cory has won verdicts and settlements for his clients in more than two dozen states. He has also obtained favorable results in high profile litigation such as his clients who lost loved ones or were injured in the BP Deepwater Horizon explosion.

Some of Cory’s best work has been on the cases that presented the biggest challenges. Cory has won jury verdicts in excess of $1 million in at least...

Adam Lewis was born in Clear Lake, Texas. Due to his father’s employment in the oil and gas industry, Adam moved to various places such as Louisiana, Nigeria, Scotland, and England. After graduating high school in England, Adam returned to his roots to attend Texas Tech University. While there, Adam pursued History and Political Science before receiving his diploma in 2008. After graduation, he went to Houston, Texas, where he worked in numerous legal industries such as pharmaceutical litigation and litigation support and technology.

Adam’s career choices led him to Park City, UT, where he worked in the legal department of...

I grew up around small businesses. One of my grandfathers was an insurance agent in Denton. My other set of grandparents owned a bookstore in Irving. My father ran a financial services company in north Dallas with about ten employees, and during high school I often worked in his office after classes. I spent my summers working on commercial construction sites and watching how each contractor depended on the others to perform their obligations. At Stanford I majored in economics, in part because of its importance to business. But for me the real draw was the way in which economics approaches...

David Ragsdale has more than 29 years of experience as a personal injury lawyer. Ragsdale Law Firm represents individuals and families injured in car wrecks, truck/18 wheeler accidents, motorcycle wrecks, drunk driving accidents, slip & falls, and all other types of personal injury cases. Ragsdale Law Firm also represents families of loved ones due to the wrongful death of their family member. Contact our firm for a free consultation about your case.

I am a Family Law Attorney with over 25 years of experience in the family law field. I am a bilingual speaker fluent in both English and Spanish.

Christine Clary was raised in Bridgeport, Texas and graduated from Bridgeport High School. She discovered a passion for law while working in her father’s law firm and competing in speech and debate tournaments on the weekends. Christine went on to graduate from the University of Texas at Austin, with a Bachelor of Arts degree in English. After college, Christine worked for Dr. Phil McGraw at his trial consulting firm, Courtroom Sciences, Inc. Christine then attended St. Mary’s University School of Law, where she was active in the Student Bar Association and mock trial competitions. During law school, Christine also interned...

Jane Mapes has been practicing law for 26 years and has devoted her practice to Family Law for the past 16 years, in Texas. Prior to relocating to Texas in 1996, she concentrated on real estate and personal injury law in the State of Florida, where she went to law school, and was admitted to the Bar in 1988. Upon moving to Texas, Ms. Mapes was admitted to the State Bar of Texas, and began practicing with a general practice law firm in Grand Prairie, where she familiarized herself with the courts in Tarrant and Dallas Counties. Jane then joined...

Daniel Mark Ogden, Esq. is an attorney at law, licensed customs broker, and international trade consultant who for more than 25 years has counseled and represented companies on various aspects of international trade and business. With his advanced degrees and proficiency in both law and international business management, he possesses the ability and experience to understand the challenges faced by firms involved in international trade not only from a legal but also a managerial and business perspective. His professional services are designed to assist U.S. firms in proactively managing the legal and business risks that result from their...

Dina Steele has over 15 years of practicing in personal injury law. being the lead attorney at Steele Law Firm, P.C., she has the experience and knowledge in details of how the process of personal injury cases work. The keys to success are integrity, communication, and trust.

Even before founding The Ramos Law Firm, Guillermo Ramos has been devoted to advancing his client’s causes. First as a real estate agent then Real Estate Broker, Mr. Ramos, represented his clients in real estate transactions across North Texas. In 2004, he formed G R Realtors & Associates LLC a Texas real estate brokerage. He has taught agents in Texas the art of the real estate deal ever since. Desiring more out of his career he attended Texas A&M University School of Law. He graduated in December 2009 and was admitted to the State Bar of Texas as a...

Attorney Pedro “Peter” de la Cerda co-founded DFW Injury Lawyers, embarking on a legal career initially defending healthcare providers, trucking companies, and manufacturing entities in cases involving personal injury, medical malpractice, products liability, and toxic tort. Witnessing the genuine suffering of individuals deserving fair compensation, Mr. de la Cerda transitioned to representing plaintiffs in personal injury cases. Licensed to practice in Texas and California, Mr. de la Cerda has garnered numerous accolades. Recognized as a “Rising Star” by SuperLawyers® from 2014 to 2017, he has consistently been designated as a "SuperLawyer" since 2018, a distinction granted to just 5% of lawyers...

Nathan Christensen grew up in the beautiful small town of Fillmore, Utah, where he spent as much time as possible playing in the mountains. After he turned 18 and graduated from high school, he left Fillmore and spent two years living and working in various cities in Honduras, where he became fluent in Spanish and developed a love for the people of Latin America.

In June 2002, he married his wife Tiffani, a girl from Texas, which meant he would be spending the rest of his life in Texas whether he knew it or not. In 2006, Nathan and Tiffani...

Clint Lee is a personal injury attorney and Vice President of Operations at Bailey & Galyen. He is licensed to practice law in Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Iowa, Maine, Minnesota, Montana, Nebraska, New Mexico, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Washington, West Virginia, and Wyoming. Mr. Lee has also been admitted to the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma. He graduated from the University of North Texas Dallas College of Law. Mr. Lee’s primary focus is on helping those who have been seriously injured and those who have lost loved ones as a result of...

Jennifer is very driven; which helps her be a strong and effective advocate for her clients. She believes in treating people who are dealing with difficult situations as well as happy events such as adoptions and prenups with dignity, compassion, and respect while providing excellent representation and personal service. Born and raised in the North Dallas area; Jennifer graduated from Plano Sr. High in 1993. Four years later, she received her Bachelor of Science degrees in Criminal Justice, Business Law and English from UNT. Following college, she took two years off to begin her family before continuing her education and going...

We understand nobody desires to hire an attorney. But serious circumstances require a seriously-effective attorney. Whatever issue you face, you don’t have to face it alone. Let us help you solve your problem so you can get on with your life.

Joey Robison attended the University of Texas at Austin where he earned a bachelors degree in political science. He earned his doctorate of law at Oklahoma City Law School. Mr. Robinson has spent his entire career representing victims of negligence regarding their claims against insurance companies.

Experienced Attorney Licensed in Iran and Criminal Defense Attorney in the State of Texas Having successfully handled complex legal matters in Iran, I am well-prepared and have transmitted my skills and expertise to the U.S. legal system. My admission to the Texas Bar reflects my dedication to expanding my professional horizons and serving clients within the United States. Drawing on my extensive legal experience, I offer a comprehensive skill set that spans various practice areas, including civil litigation, contract negotiations, corporate law, torts, and regulatory compliance. I pride myself on my analytical abilities, attention to detail, and effective communication skills, which...

I primarily represent people who are injured on the job or as the result of someone's negligence. We can help if your employer is a subscriber to workers compensation or even if they are a non-subscriber. I've been helping people with injuries since 1996. I am fluent in Spanish. We can also help with criminal, family or immigration issues.

Super Lawyers: 2006 - 2015 National Board of Legal Specialty Certification Practice Areas: Personal Injury - Products: Defense (60%), Professional Liability: Defense (20%), Personal Injury - General: Defense (20%) Law School: St. Mary's University School of Law

Licensed in 2000, Matthew Graham is an experienced private-practice trial attorney who has prosecuted and managed cases and claims in complex federal and state civil litigation involving catastrophic injuries, products liability, and multi-party insurance litigation. He is licensed to practice law in Colorado, New Mexico, Oklahoma and Texas, and is admitted to the Federal Courts for the Northern and Eastern districts of Texas and the District of Colorado.

Daniel Charest gets results for his clients in high-stakes litigation. His career reflects a history of big wins in the court room and high-profile settlement agreements. He achieves those results through a combination of smarts and daily hard work. Daniel understands that trust and accountability with his clients, plus a dedicated group of attorneys, form the foundation of a strong legal team.

From international arbitrations in London to small-town courthouses, Daniel knows each victory—no matter the size—matters to the client. Daniel co-founded Burns Charest with the mission to form a team of dynamic attorneys from varied backgrounds who are motivated...

Mark T. Lassiter, J.D., is a tough, criminal defense attorney whose knowledge and experience belie his age. A former prosecutor for the Dallas County District Attorney’s office, Lassiter has experience handling a wide variety of criminal cases. He has also served in the Armed Forces for 10 years. Lassiter began his career in the military at the age of 18, as an Airborne Infantryman, where he served as part of the 143rd Long Range Surveillance Team (LRS). Lassiter graduated with honors from Texas A&M University, earning his degree in Business Management. From there, he attended the South Texas College...

Mr. Toufexis is a veteran of the United States Navy and after serving for 10 years, he has brought that same tenacity to his legal career. As a combat veteran, Mr. Toufexis has used his experiences and translated that fighting attitude to the courtroom. Even before going to law school, Mr. Toufexis knew that his passion was fighting for the rights of the accused and has shown that passion through the exceptional results he has achieved in court. His “think outside the box” mentality has turned many negatives in cases into positives. Mr. Toufexis believes that everyone is deserving of tenacious...

Attorney Michelle May O’Neil earned her Bachelor of Business Administration in 1989 from Baylor University Hankamer School of Business, her Juris Doctorate in 1991 from Baylor University School of Law, and her Mediation Certificate in 2003 from Texas Women’s University. Ms. O’Neil has been practicing law for over 30 years, and is the founding partner of the Dallas family law firm, O’Neil Wysocki. Through the use of genuine compassion for her client’s difficulties, and her determination to help them maintain their most favorable outcomes, Attorney O’Neil has the ability to assist individuals through complicated matters including divorce, child custody, and...