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Andrew pursued family law after realizing his passion for client advocacy and the many opportunities for championing a client’s best interests. He is especially drawn to courtroom litigation and mediation as solutions for clients’ cases and a match for his skills. Andrew's goal is to build trust with his clients so that they find peace of mind knowing he is in their corner.

Brooke Hendricks-Green grew up in West Texas, and attended McMurry University where she graduated Magna Cum Laude with her Degree in Political Science in 2002. Brooke worked for a criminal defense firm in Huntsville, Texas for a year before she went off to law school.She was accepted into Texas Tech law school, where she was involved in the TechLAP mentoring program, the Women's Caucus, wrote for the Texas Tech Lawyer Alumni Magazine as a staff writer, and worked for Legal Aid Society with her third year bar card. Brooke received her J.D. in 2006 and was immediately hired with...

Originally from Kyle, Texas, Mr. Ornelas is a first generation college graduate and a first generation attorney. Licensed in Texas, Cesar Ornelas’s nationwide practice is entirely contingency fee based and consists of a wide variety of catastrophic personal injury and death cases. He has represented countless victims of catastrophic accidents across the United States. Mr. Ornelas has devoted his entire career to giving a voice to the voiceless.

Cesar Ornelas has made it his duty to ensure that the big corporations don’t take advantage of the ordinary individuals. His success in and out of the courtroom translates through his diligence, discipline,...

Cory Clements was born and raised in Lubbock, Texas. He graduated from Lubbock Cooper High School before attending South Plains College for a year. After transferring to Texas Tech University, Cory graduated with a bachelor’s degree in International Business. Throughout his time in undergraduate school, Cory worked a full-time job with Wells Fargo Bank where he was committed to leadership and working with the public.

Cory then attended Texas Tech University School of Law from 2011 to 2014 graduating with both his Juris Doctorate and master’s in business administration. After taking the bar exam, Cory moved to Abilene where he began...

J. Chris Dean graduated with his J.D. from South Texas College of Law in Houston. From an early age, Chris grew up with the idea that we should always help people during their time of need. As an experienced personal injury attorney, Chris helps others by fighting for the maximum compensation from insurance companies. No matter how serious or complicated an injury is, Chris is always there to help. While his approach always changes depending on the needs of his clients, the end goal is always the same: to help people. Call Chris to discuss your case for free.

Justin is a trial lawyer who understands how to maximize recoveries for clients who were seriously injured in maritime and offshore accidents, oilfield accidents, trucking accidents, and catastrophic workplace accidents and explosions. Prior to joining Zehl & Associates Injury & Accident Lawyers, Justin spent six years working as an attorney in the maritime group at one of Louisiana's oldest and most prominent defense firms, where he represented maritime employers, vessel owners, and insurers in complex maritime and personal injury cases under the Jones Act. Justin has significant experience handling limitation actions, platform fires/explosions, and vessel allisions/collisions. Justin is...

As a former felony chief prosecutor for the state of Texas, Tommy understands that just because someone is charged with a crime does not make them a bad person. It fact, being charged with a crime does not even make someone guilty of anything. It is the state’s responsibility and burden to prove guilt in a criminal case and there are many obstacles and areas of weakness that may be discovered and attacked by an aggressive criminal defense firm seeking to protect your rights. Tommy would like nothing more than the opportunity to use his exceptional...

Jason has been practicing law with the firm since 2003, after he graduated from Baylor University School of Law. He received his undergraduate degree in Business Administration from Baylor University in 2000. Jason has been handling personal injury and wrongful death litigation for the firm in the Lubbock Office. He has successfully handled oilfield accident cases, agricultural accident cases and truck wreck cases. He was nominated as an outstanding young lawyer in 2006-2007 by the Lubbock County Bar Association. Jason is licensed by the Texas Supreme Court and the New Mexico Supreme Court. He is...

Katy received her Bachelor’s Degree from Texas A&M University and her Juris Doctorate from Baylor Law School. Katy has been nominated as a Rising Star in Family Law by Super Lawyers for years 2020, 2021, and 2022. This honor is bestowed to only 2.5% of lawyers each year. A fierce advocate for her clients both in and outside of the courtroom, Katy understands that every family is unique. With that in mind, Katy is committed to providing a customized case plan to address the specifics needs of every client. Practicing exclusively family law, Katy has extensive first-chair trial experience in...

I grew up in Anson, Texas, not far from Abilene. I was raised on a ranch out in the country, and it helped shape my early life. I graduated Valedictorian of my high school in 1995, and went to Texas A&M University where I graduated in 1999 in the top 10% of my class with a B.B.A. in Accounting. After graduation with honors (Magna Cum Laude) from A&M, I went straight to law school at Texas Tech University School of Law on a full scholarship. I graduated with honors (Magna Cum Laude) from...

Kevin and his wife Elaine have been married for over 20 years and have 3 children. Kevin opened his own law office immediately out of law school and began handling personal injury cases. In his first civil jury trial, Kevin won a million dollar verdict against Ethicon in San Angelo, Texas. That verdict is still a record for Tom Green County. That early success gave Kevin the opportunity to work on many other significant cases, and he has been lead counsel in many multi-million dollar civil cases. Kevin has tried many cases involving injuries in meat packing plants, auto and truck wrecks,...

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...

After graduating Cum Laude from St. Mary's University School of Law, Eric Ramos started his personal injury practice in San Antonio, TX.

We exclusively represent injured individuals and families against big businesses and bigger insurance companies. Our firm handles cases involving auto accidents, 18 wheeler accidents, workplace injuries, and wrongful death, dog bites, and other injuries.

If you have been injured, hire a firm that provides aggressive representation and personalized attention. Hire Eric Ramos Law.

Clients with family law concerns can rely on Jack to put them on a better footing for the future. People going through divorce and other family issues make decisions that affect the rest of their lives, and Jack helps them prioritize what really matters. He steps into his clients’ shoes and advocates for them from a practical and empathetic perspective.

David is a personal injury attorney who handles cases throughout Texas and New Mexico. With a particular focus on truck wrecks, car wrecks, oilfield accidents, and work injuries, David’s extensive experience and compassionate approach make him a trusted advocate. He approaches each case with empathy and determination, recognizing the physical, emotional, and financial toll that serious and catastrophic injuries cause to clients and their families. By forging strong attorney-client relationships built on trust and open communication, David ensures that his clients feel supported throughout the legal process. David was born and raised in Lubbock, Texas, and graduated from Lubbock High School....

Rick Dunbar has been helping injured people for over 13 years. Rick has experience in complex personal injury cases involving auto accidents, oil field accidents and medical malpractice. Rick is certified by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization in Personal Injury Trial Law. He obtained his Bachelor of Arts degree in English Literature from the University of Houston. He then obtained his Juris Doctorate from Texas Tech University. Rick has been a member of the Texas Bar Association since 2000.

I'm passionate about the research and writing intrinsic to Texas and Federal appellate and post-conviction writ work. After growing up in Decatur, Texas, and getting a master's degree in education, my first career found me teaching English in high schools in Decatur and Hallsville, Texas. After much thought, I decided to switch careers and get a law degree at the University of North Texas Dallas College of Law to focus on appellate advocacy. Law was a natural and seemingly inevitable choice as my parents both retired from jobs in the legal realm. I frequently use and sharpen skills, including attention to detail...

Mike Streich is a trial lawyer dedicated to helping people who have been seriously injured or killed due to the negligence of others. His primary focus is oilfield and plant accidents, catastrophic workplace explosions, offshore and maritime accidents, and 18-wheeler crashes. Mike is from Kingwood, Texas and received a bachelor’s degree from the University of Texas at Austin. While in Austin, he served as a member of the Silver Spurs—an honorary service organization responsible for the care and transportation of BEVO, the University of Texas longhorn steer. Immediately after college, Mike obtained his law degree from the University of Houston...

Born and raised in the heartland of Texas, Matt Zimmerman is not just another attorney. His name has become synonymous with solid legal representation and a beacon of hope within the greater Abilene area's courtrooms. As a civil law and family law attorney, Matt has an extensive portfolio of experience, particularly renowned for his expertise in family law and civil lawsuits as well as courtroom trial experience. Matt's Texas roots have given him the strength and resilience needed to navigate the legal landscape. His education and career are testaments to his commitment to justice and client advocacy. His professional journey is...

At ZZehl & Associates Injury & Accident Lawyers, Matt is fulfilling his lifelong dream of helping individuals and families after serious and catastrophic injuries. He focuses on trucking accidents, Jones Act and maritime cases, oilfield accidents, and catastrophic workplace accidents and explosions. Matt received his Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in English from Abilene Christian University. He obtained his Juris Doctorate from Baylor Law School, where he made the Dean’s List, the Order of the Barristers, and earned the highest grade in Advanced Criminal Practice & Procedure. His Bankruptcy Moot Court Team won the 2012 Elliot Cup, and he was a semi-finalist...

Mr. Pelton has been practicing law for over 37 years (18+ in Houston and 19+ in Abilene). An Abilene native, Mr. Pelton graduated from Abilene High School and McMurry College, now McMurry University. After graduating from McMurry in 1972 with a major in Accounting, he attended the South Texas College of Law while working full-time as the personal accountant for W.B. "Tex" and Sue Fondren Trammell. While going to school, Mr. Pelton was also an enlisted/commissioned soldier in the Texas Army National Guard, with 7+ years of service. He graduated from Infantry Officer Candidate School at Fort Benning, Georgia at...

Zach McFarlane is a trial lawyer who focuses on representing individuals who were seriously injured in oilfield accidents, offshore and maritime accidents, plant and refinery explosions, catastrophic workplace accidents, and in commercial vehicle crashes. Zach received his Bachelor’s Degree in Government from the University of Texas. After graduating, Zach attended law school at the University of Arkansas. While there, Zach was repeatedly selected to the Dean’s Honor List and participated in the school’s mock trial program. Following law school, Zach began his career at a plaintiff’s firm in Houston, where he successfully represented hundreds of clients who were injured in refinery accidents...

Jack D. Hurd is a personal injury lawyer in Abilene, Texas. He dedicates nearly 100% of his practice to representing individuals who have been hurt or killed due to the negligence of others.

Lamar is a trial lawyer who joined Zehl & Associates Injury & Accident Lawyers in 2017 after working at one of Houston’s oldest personal injury law firms. Lamar focuses on representing clients from across Texas and the United States who were seriously injured or tragically killed in workplace and oil field accidents, truck and bus accidents, offshore accidents, and refinery and plant explosions. A native Texan, Lamar received his Bachelor’s Degree in Government and Spanish from the University of Texas at Austin. While there, Lamar worked as a Legislative Aide during the 82nd and 83rd State Legislative Sessions. After graduating from UT, Lamar...