Simonton Lawyers

I taught public school in Port Arthur, Texas and Mobile County, Alabama prior to law school. I enjoy education clients about their bankruptcy options and representing them through the process.

Sarah Springer began her career in law in 1980 after earning her J.D. from the University of South Carolina School of Law. In her many years of practice, Sarah has worked as a litigator, mediator, and judge. She served as the state district judge in Mississippi where she covered family law and probate cases, as well as juvenile crime cases. After this, she moved to Katy, Texas and continued to dedicate to herself to clients as a skilled family law attorney – with her experience behind the bench serving as a valuable resource for her clients.

Sarah practices all aspects of...

Prior to joining Hunt Law Firm, Mia graduated in the top five percent of her class, earning summa cum laude from South Texas College of Law after graduating with honors from Texas A&M University.

Mia is passionate about family law because of the client-focused assistance she can offer families during a time of need. She understands every case is different and focuses on working with her clients to achieve the best possible outcome together. As an attorney, Mia believes it is most important to effectively communicate and be prepared.

Previously, Mia worked as an attorney at a family law firm in Houston....

David is a family law attorney who believes it is critical to equip his clients with the knowledge and tools necessary to achieve their goals. He understands that family matters can be emotional and stressful, so he utilizes his knowledge to help guide his clients through this difficult time. David is passionate about family law, and delivers responsive, quality representation for his clients both inside and outside the courtroom. David was born and raised in Houston, Texas and attended Texas A&M in College Station. After college, David began his journey in law at Rice University, receiving his paralegal certificate. He worked...

John T. Kovach focuses his practice on criminal defense, personal injury, and civil disputes, including divorces, and breach of contract disputes. Mr. Kovach has conducted jury trials across the State of Texas, including Harris County, Dallas County, Hidalgo County, and El Paso County. Mr. Kovach is passionate in advocating for his clients and tenacious in the courtroom. His work primarily focuses in Harris County, Fort Bend County, Brazoria County, Galveston County, Wharton County, and Montgomery County, but Mr. Kovach handles cases across Texas.

As a former clerk at the Harris County District Attorney’s Office, Mr. Kovach is experienced in the Texas...

Liana was born and raised in the Houston area. She graduated from Drexel University Magna Cum Laude with a Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration before attending New York University School of Law where she obtained her Juris Doctorate degree. Prior to joining Hunt Law firm, Liana was a family law attorney with Texas Riogrande Legal Aid. She has a passion for utilizing her skills inside and outside the courtroom to help her clients and their families achieve justice. Liana has experience in many facets of Family Law including divorce, child custody, child support, property division, visitation enforcement, spousal support (alimony) and...

With over 30 years of legal experience, Attorney Kathy Johnson is an accomplished lawyer focusing her practice exclusively on family law, including divorce, child custody, child support, and other related issues. She has been licensed to practice law in Texas since 1992 and in Oklahoma since 1992. She has been a family law mediator since 2000. As a strong-willed and tenacious attorney, Ms. Johnson refuses to back down from a fight. That said, her easy-going personality allows her to build strong connections with clients from all walks of life, making them feel comfortable and secure. Ms. Johnson started her career in the...

Larry McDougal is a Board Certified Criminal Law Attorney who also holds a Texas Masters Peace Officer's License. He not only has been a Texas Peace Officer but he has also been a Harris County Texas Assistant District Attorney. Larry also holds board and committee positions with the State Bar of Texas and the Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association. Larry is a frequent lecturer on Legal Ethics.

Jessica puts her clients first and aggressively protects their interests in a professional and efficient manner. Jessica is an experienced litigator who utilizes her negotiation skills and courtroom experience to secure the best possible outcome for the families she represents.

Prior to joining the Hunt Law Firm, Jessica served as a prosecutor at the Bexar County District Attorney’s Office in San Antonio. She gained invaluable trial experience and has successfully obtained guilty verdicts in a number of child sexual abuse trials as well as a murder trial. Jessica had the privilege of fighting for the men, women, and children who were...

James Christian Becerra is a life long resident of Fort Bend County. He currently resides in the Katy area with his wife and 3 daughters. Mr. Becerra is a former Fort Bend County Assistant District Attorney now primarily practicing in the Criminal Defense and Family areas of law.

Working Hard for You is What Keeps Me Going If there’s one thing I think you should know about how I like to work, it should probably include my belief that whatever we do together needs to be a collaboration. I know for a fact that if you are invested in your outcome, you’ll feel like the entire process was worth it — and then some. When all is said and done, the thing that keeps me going is simply helping you get back to your norm. I want you to get back to your life, leaving this legal situation behind you...

Nancy is an associate attorney at Hunt Law Firm, where she is committed to providing a wide range of family law services to individuals and families. Nancy was born and raised in Houston, Texas. Soon after receiving her Bachelor of Arts from the University of Houston, Nancy attended South Texas College of Law Houston.

During her tenure at South Texas College of Law Houston, Nancy volunteered with the Houston Area Women’s Center, Houston Volunteer Lawyers, Boat People SOS and Catholic Charities where she gained invaluable experience in family law at an early point in her career. Through her continued experience, Nancy...

Atonya McClain is an attorney with her principal office in Katy, Texas. Her practice focuses on Immigration law, Criminal Defense law, and Family law. Ms. McClain has focused her practice of law in areas that she loves. She enjoys helping members of our community every day with the following: Immigration Law: Family-Based Petitions: Green Cards, Visas, Citizenship, Naturalization, Fiancé Visas, Adjustment of Status, Affidavits of Support, Waiver Applications, Removal of Conditions of Residency, Green Card Renewals, Visa Renewals, Nonimmigrant Visas (V, B1/B2, J, F, M) Criminal Defense Law (State and Federal): Assault, Drugs, Theft, Weapons Possession, Harassment, Prostitution, Credit or Debit Card Abuse,...

In 1995, Sherrie founded Travers & Travers in Katy, Texas following a successful teaching career. Sherrie is board certified in family law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization. She specializes in complex family law matters, including issues of divorce, property characterization, child support, and issues involving children. Sherrie is also an experienced mediator and collaborative law facilitator. Board Certification: Family Law, Texas Board of Legal Specialization, 1996 to present Education: B.S., Mathematics, Lamar University, Beaumont, Texas, 1968 Summa Cum Laude M.S., Mathematics, Lamar University, Beaumont, Texas, 1969 Magna Cum Laude B.S.,...

I attended South Texas College of Law and began practicing law in 2012. I believe that my clients should get the individualized care that they require by truly listening to their needs and then helping them to create a step-by-step solution to achieve their goals. Working in Katy in the areas of Probate, Guardianship, Medicaid and Estate Planning for the past six years, I have built a reputation among my clients, colleagues and the Courts as an experienced, honest, trustworthy and cost effective solution to legal problems. As a mother of two, I understand family dynamics and...

Bianca is a graduate of Sam Houston State University and South Texas College of Law. Prior to joining Hunt Law Firm, Bianca served as an Assistant Attorney General in Houston, Texas. While attending law school, Bianca participated in family law clinics to assist low-income Harris County residents with divorces and custody cases. This experience, along with her internship with a family district court, sparked her passion for family law. Since becoming licensed in 2019, she has handled various types of family cases including, but not limited to, divorces with or without children, paternity suits, custody cases, child support matters, and modifications. As...

Owner Daniel A. Ruiz served over 6 years on active duty in the US Army as an infantry soldier, including service in the Army's elite special operations unit, the 75th Ranger Regiment. After active duty, Daniel served over 3 years in the Texas Army National Guard while completing his undergraduate degree in business administration and finance at UT-Pan American. Daniel attended law school from 2004-2007 at the University of Texas Tech School of Law where he served on the Editorial Board of the popular Texas Bank Lawyer journal and as president of the law school's Corporate & Bankruptcy Law...

What is your opinion regarding clients educating themselves on legal issues? I believe that one of my roles as an attorney is to educate my clients about their case. For clients to make decisions about their lives, they need to understand the legal issues in their lawsuits. They need to know what their rights are, what their options are, and what different things to expect both during the process of the lawsuit and as possible outcomes. It is my job to discuss these matters with my clients and to educate them. Are you willing to review documents prepared by clients?...

Dean Zand is a native Texan who was born in Houston and raised in Fort Bend County. Dean is a graduate of Texas A&M University. After receiving his undergraduate degree, Dean worked at an Engineering Firm in Houston. Always having the desire to become a lawyer, Dean attended South Texas College of Law. While attending law school, Dean became familiar with the legal system of Fort Bend County by working in the 328th District Court of Fort Bend County and with a local law firm. Since founding The Zand Law Firm, PLLC, Dean has devoted a...

Committed, passionate, and conscientious, Kenneesha’s passion drives her hard work and dedication towards her clients. Her clients come first. She is known to them as one who practices with integrity, confidentiality, and compassion. Kenneesha is a graduate of Southern University Law Center and is licensed to practice in Louisiana and Texas. She has served as an Associate Attorney, Staff Attorney and Criminal Defense Attorney representing clients in several different types of civil and criminal matters. Kenneesha looks forward to assisting you with your legal concerns. Why Statement: “My why is Justice. Fighting the good fight of justice for all. To protect your...

I am an Intellectual Property attorney based in Fort Bend County, Texas. I am a member of the Vereb Law Group PLLC. I have over 20 years of experience as in-house legal counsel as well as outside legal counsel. I am skilled in preparing Mechanical and Electrical engineering technologies. I have also attained a Professional Engineers license and worked in that capacity for over a decade, certifying my technical competence.

I am a founding partner of Theander & Grimes. I have been licensed to practice law in Texas since 2004 and am a graduate of Texas Tech School of Law. I started to practice in civil defense litigation but desired to serve individuals and families in a more personal way. Practicing in estate planning, elder law, probate, and guardianship has allowed me to serve my community and make a real connection with clients. My law practice focuses on both uncontested and contested matters in probate. I was raised in Katy, Texas, where I returned after law school to raise a...

Matthew Flanagan has extensive experience working with clients engaged in divorce, child custody, and other family law matters.

After earning his license to practice in Texas, Matthew worked for several law firms that routinely handled complex cases, including bankruptcy and commercial litigation. This experience further enforced his belief that each detail in a case counts, no matter how small it may appear on the surface. He would later found and manage his own law firm.

Throughout his years of experience, some of Matthew’s proudest moments have involved highly sensitive child custody and child protective service (CPS) cases. In one particular case...

In 1995, Mack founded Travers & Travers in Katy, Texas following a successful career in civil litigation at Dunn, Kacal, Adams, Pappas & Law where he practiced insurance defense litigation. Prior to becoming a lawyer, Mack was a claims manager for USF&G Insurance Company. Mack handles divorce and complex family law matters, included contested and uncontested litigation in Katy, Texas and throughout the state. As a retired member of the United States Air Force, Mack’s discipline and integrity are apparent in each case he litigates for his clients. Education: B.A., Industrial Relations, Rockhurst University, Kansas City, Missouri, 1972...

Former Senior Legal Officer at the Legal Office, Office of the President of the Philippines (Malacañang Palace) - Manila, Philippines

Area of Practice: Immigration Law

Admission: Supreme Court of Montana
United States District Court for the Northern District of Texas
United States District Court for the Southern District of Texas

My law office offers a welcoming environment where clients appreciate working directly with me from the beginning to the end of each legal matter. I answer phone calls promptly, meet one-on-one with each client beginning with an initial consultation and stay in close communication with each client throughout each case. Knowledge gained through my Master of Laws (LL.M) degree in international law Previous experience at a larger law firm and in my own law practice Commitment to client satisfaction Approachable, engaging personality