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Joshua A. Verde is Board Certified in Labor and Employment Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization. Since 2016, Josh has been honored as a Rising Star by SuperLawyers and has maintained a top rating among Labor & Employment attorneys in Houston, Texas. In 2012, Josh founded The Verde Law Firm, PLLC, with a goal to provide cost-effective legal services to individuals and businesses seeking competent, results-driven representation. The Verde Law Firm handles a variety of labor and employment cases, including wrongful termination, discrimination, retaliation, unpaid overtime (FLSA), and employment/severance agreements. Beyond these areas, the firm also represents clients in...

Jack Todd Ivey was licensed in 1993 after completing his legal studies at South Texas College of Law in Houston, Texas. He holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics from the University of Texas at Austin. He is Board Certiifed in Personal Injury Trial Law since 2004. He is a member of the State Bar of Texas and the Houston Trial Lawyers Association where he serves as a Director. He is licensed to practice in all state courts of Texas, the Federal District Court for the Southern and Eastern Districts of Texas and the...

Regardless of the legal issue you are facing, Edward Okwueze will fight to protect your rights and best interests. He works tirelessly for his clients. As a result, he has attained hundreds of dismissals of criminal charges in Texas. Edward offers free consultations, so call Edward & Associates today at (832) 798-9850 to discuss your case.

The Law Office of Natasha S. Walker handles all types of personal injury matters, including slip and fall incidents and traumatic trucking collisions. We offer compassionate legal representation to injured victims from motor vehicle accidents to premises liability cases. Natasha S. Walker also has a special interest in tenants' rights advocacy for both residential and commercial tenants and helping them navigate the landlord-tenant laws in Texas. Our firm's approach is to understand our clients' perspectives, motivations, and their personal circumstances to further provide legal guidance and support in overcoming those situations. Our law firm offers help in...

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.

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...

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.

Sarnie Randle has been an attorney since 1975 and board certified in Personal Injury Trial Law since 1984. He is highly regarded as a competent trial lawyer with over 35 years experience representing injured victims in personal injury claims such as auto accidents, truck accidents, motorcycle accidents, wrongful deaths, pedestrian accidents, dog bites, slip-n-falls, construction accidents, medical malpractice, nursing home abuse\negligence, premises liabilities, products liabilities, breach of contract and deceptive trade practices. Sarnie Randle is committed to fighting for the rights of individuals and their families who have suffered injuries and wrongful deaths due to the negligent conduct of...

Amy Hargis is a Partner at Raizner Slania, where she spends the majority of her time focusing on insurance bad faith litigation, while also pursuing personal injury claims on behalf of victims across the country. After obtaining her Bachelor of Arts in International Studies at Texas A&M University in 2008, Ms. Hargis attended South Texas College of Law where she graduated with magna cum laude honors in 2011. While in law school, she was a Dean’s Merit Scholar and served both as the Note and Comment Editor for the South Texas Law Review and the Managing Student Editor for the Construction...

Originally from Virginia, Ms. Cowart received her undergraduate degree from Bluefield College and relocated to Houston, Texas to attend South Texas College of Law. Ms. Cowart received her Doctor of Jurisprudence from South Texas in 2005 and was admitted to the State Bar of Texas that same year. Additionally, Ms. Cowart was admitted to the State Bar of Oklahoma in 2012. While attending South Texas, Ms. Cowart was a member of the varsity mock trial and moot court teams. Ms. Cowart received the best brief award at the J. Braxton Craven National Moot Court Tournament in 2004. Ms. Cowart is...

Cindy Diggs has practiced law for over 25 years in Houston and the surrounding areas. She is a specialist in all types of family law and divorce cases. Ms. Diggs earned her juris doctorate from The University of Texas School of Law in 1984, where she was an Associate Editor of the Texas Law Review and a member of the Order of the Barristers. She also represented the university as a member of its National Moot Court Team and National Mock Trial Team. In addition, Cindy is a founding member and served on the Advisory Board of the Houston Urban...

Baylor University (BA 1978) South Texas College of Law (JD 1982) State Bar of Texas (Admitted in 1983) New York State Bar (Admitted in 2005) Supreme Court of Texas - Briefing Attorney (1983-1984) Vice President - Harris County Bar Association (1984-1985) Board Certified Personal Injury Trial Lawyer (Since 1988) TOP 100 - The National Trial Lawyers (2018, 2019 & 2020) Association of Trial Lawyers of America (Since 1988) Texas Bar Foundation (Member since 1996) Awarded the Steven J Sharp Public Service Award 2001 (National Award) United States Patent Holder Baylor University - Award for Outstanding Contribution to the Field of Autism (2013) David P. Willis has gained a national reputation as a...

I am licensed to practice law in Texas and in the U.S. Southern District Court of Texas. I started my career in Family Law as a legal assistant in 2013. I am a passionate advocate for my clients, particularly in the area of family law. My experience includes handling cases related to divorce, child custody, child support, modifications of custody and support, paternity, adoptions, and other family law matters. I also have trial experience in divorce and family law cases. Being a native Houstonian raised by immigrant parents, I have a unique perspective and understanding of the diverse needs of my...

Jennifer Bennett, armed with a background in English and Law and well-versed in accounting, is the editing, accounting, and administrative arm of the Bennett & Bennett legal duo. Born and raised in the Houston suburbs, Jennifer Bennett proudly graduated from Dulles High School in Sugar Land, Texas. She earned her bachelor's degree in English from the University of Houston, and later continued her education at the University of Houston Law Center, where she not only received her law degree but also kindled a romantic relationship with Mark Bennett. Jennifer also dedicated her time to studying accounting at the University of...

Collin’s training in the area of criminal defense began while working as a law clerk for three trial-tested lawyers at the law firm of Stradley, Chernoff & Alford. As a clerk, and later an associate attorney at that firm, he learned how to fight for people accused of committing a crime. There is no college for being a criminal defense lawyer. Contrary to what some may believe, students do not pick a major while they are in law school. Most study many areas to prepare for the bar exam and hope they find a job that interests them. For...

Cynthia Huerta is a tenacious fighter. For over a decade, she defended insurance companies and trucking companies in court. She knows their tactics and strategies inside out, which gives her an edge when fighting for her clients’ rights. In 2012, Cynthia followed her conscious and began working for injured people. She has successfully helped many of them achieve victory and full compensation against large corporations. Her experience and knowledge are unparalleled, making her one of the most sought-after personal injury lawyers in the country. Cynthia Huerta is a tenacious personal injury lawyer who aggressively protects her clients’ interests. She provides first-class legal...

I have handled maritime injury cases for over two decades. I have tried injury cases in courtrooms throughout the United States under the Jones Act, General Maritime Law and seaman’s wage claim law, as well as general personal injury cases. I am an expert on maritime piracy cases and Longshore claims. We accept cases on referral.

I began practicing law in 1964, and over the years, I have represented local seaman’s unions, the National Maritime Union, individual foreign seaman throughout the world, the Indian Seaman’s Union, the Pakistani Seaman’s Union and more. I have assisted thousands of clients. I have received the highest civilian award from the United States Coast Guard, I have been selected as a Texas Super Lawyer multiple years, I served as the U.S. Ambassador to the Commonwealth of the Bahamas, I served as the Board Chairman of METRO, and I have been voted one of Houston's Top Lawyers for the...

I have been a lawyer for over 23 years. I first represented the other side of the docket for large corporate clients. I joined this firm over 15 years ago and began my life's work of representing working men and women. I am one of a small percentage of Texas lawyers who is Board Certified as a Personal Injury Trial Lawyer by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization. I am also a past chairman of The Texas State Bar’s Grievance Committee for District 4C. I have been named a Texas Super Lawyer by Texas Monthly Magazine, an honor shared...

Owner of a boutique criminal and DWI defense firm that lives by the saying, "Big city experience, small town values." A firm that is more concerned with it's clients, our client's family, and our client's peace of mind during the process than the fee the client pays. It is a privilege to represent our clients in court and protect their rights. We also serve our clients in family and divorce law. Houston DWI Lawyer Tad A. Nelson.

James Alston is a former Assistant United States Attorney and a former Harris County Assistant District Attorney. James Alston was a prosecutor for 12 years and was trained by the government to investigate and prosecute crimes in both state and federal courts. From Federal, white collar crimes such as mortgage fraud, healthcare fraud and internet sex crimes to State charges such as DWI, assault, drug charges and more - Houston Criminal Lawyer James Alston knows the means and methods prosecutors use to seek convictions and he applies this knowledge to fight against the system and maintain your freedom.

Matthew (Matt) Compton has a degree in Computer Science from the University of Texas at Austin. He graduated law school from the University of Houston Law Center in 2011 and has been practicing law in the Greater Houston Area since then. Matt is a licensed Patent Attorney and enjoys helping small businesses develop and manage their intellectual property and general small business legal needs.

Morgan Bourque is the founding attorney of Morgan Bourque Attorney at Law. He earned his bachelor’s degree from Baylor University and a Juris Doctor (JD) from Samford University’s Cumberland School of law and South Texas College of Law.
Morgan has spent time as a prosecutor the Montgomery County District Attorney’s Office and the Harris County District Attorney’s Office, and worked for the Department of Justice, United State’s Attorney’s Office, and Southern District of Texas. Since starting his own firm with his father Gerald Bourque, he has helped thousands of clients facing criminal, family law, and personal injury matters in The Woodlands...

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Scot Doyen is a trial lawyer who has extensive experience in the trial of commercial, personal injury, and first-party insurance cases. His experience includes defending premises liability, construction liability, legal and medical malpractice, commercial disputes and insurance coverage cases. Scot also has extensive appellate experience having successfully argued before the Supreme Court of Texas and the Fifth Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals, in addition to numerous other appellate victories. He has been named a Super Lawyer in personal injury litigation, is Board Certified in Civil Trial Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization and is a...

Siomara ("Sio") Ramirez Pitre is an experienced litigator with several years of experience both in the courtroom and in negotiating good and fair settlements for her clients. Sio grew up in California, and attended college there. She attended law school in Houston, and is proud to call the Houston area home. Sio handles all types of family law, including child support, modifications of support and visitation, and adoption. She is also a trained Texas Family Law Mediator. Sio is fluent in Spanish.

I represent clients in Criminal Law and Family Law matters in Conroe, Montgomery County, Texas and throughout Texas. I defend in DWI, Criminal Defense, and Appeals. Additionally, I represent clients in family law proceedings such as Divorce, Child Custody, Adoption, and CPS cases. I have extensive experience representing clients in parole revocation hearings as well. Feel free to call my office to schedule a consultation or make an appointment. Yo hablo Espanol. Se usted necesita un abogado, yo puedo ayudar. Eu falo Portugues. Si voce precisa um avogado, eu posso ajudar.

Lee Wilson is a tax attorney whose primary practice focuses on tax controversy matters at the federal, state, and local levels. He represents individuals and businesses before the Internal Revenue Service, the Department of Justice's Tax Division, the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts, and various other state and local governmental taxing authorities.

An experienced attorney who takes pride in helping clients through a difficult time when they lose one of their loved ones by guiding them through the probate process. Nancy is very knowledgeable in tax law and is skilled in developing estate plans that meet you and your family's needs while providing asset protection and minimizing tax liability. Nancy is one of the few estate planning attorneys who is proficient in international estate planning, counseling clients who own assets outside of the United States, as well as advising the soon to be immigrants in navigating the tax system in...

Represents clients as a criminal defense attorney in areas including DWI, Assault, Theft, Robbery and others. As a former Assistant District Attorney with the Montgomery County District Attorney's Office for 7 years, Jeff worked in the Felony and Misdemeanor Trial Bureaus as well as special divisions including Public Integrity, Special Victims and Internet Crime. Contact him for a free consultation.

Roy Rolong was born in Brooklyn, New York but grew up in South Texas. His parents immigrated to the United States from Colombia. As a first-generation American Roy excelled both in the classroom and as an athlete. He played soccer competitively and graduated from high school with honors. In 2005, Roy graduated cum laude from the University of Miami in Coral Gables, Florida with a degree in Sociology and a double minor in Political Science and Business Law. In 2006, Roy started law school at South Texas College of Law in Houston, Texas. He became active in the Hispanic Law Students...

Jessica I. Rodriguez-Wahlquist is a passionate advocate who refuses to back down from a fight until a just settlement or verdict is reached. Jessica is a native Spanish speaker born in Guadalajara, Mexico, and raised in Houston, Texas. She represents her clients with an unparallel might as she truly understands what it is like to be injured by the wrongful actions of others. In the summer after her high school graduation, Jessica was severely injured in a car collision caused by the negligence of a distracted driver. Jessica could not walk for weeks, lost a college scholarship opportunity, and was...

Andrew Bayley is the lead attorney for The Bayley Law Firm. Since 2010 Andrew has helped countless individuals, families, and businesses with their legal needs in family law, real estate law, business litigation, and small business support. He has appeared and argued cases in front of nearly every sitting District Court Judge in Harris County and surrounding counties, and has argued cases to both the First and Fourteenth Court of Appeals. Andrew grew up in St. Louis, Missouri. He grew up working for his father who owned a small business selling furniture and appliances. Andrew’s father taught him that the only...

Lic. Atty. Texas 1963; Mediator since 1992; CLE Instructor; former: Municipal Judge; Assoc. Dist. Judge; City Atty; City Secretary; Bar Pres. 2 Bar Associations; Board of several Bar Associations.; Published author; Pres. several Civic Assoc., religious leader; national award winning writer; nominated for Texas Artist of the Year; Public Speaker; Board Chairman, Curator and Gen. Counsel non-profit Proctor Museum of Natural Science; expert witness on attorney's fees and ethics, and on Paleontology and natural science in general; & Public Speaker.

The Haggard Law Firm is headed by Houston, Texas Criminal Defense Attorney Carl Haggard, former Misdemeanor and District Court Chief Prosecutor with a lengthy tenure in the Harris County DA’s office. For over three decades, Carl Haggard has maintained the utmost integrity. He is a strong advocate for his clients, respected by Harris County Judges and Prosecutors alike.

Trevon Watson is a founding partner at the Law Office of Trevon Watson, PLLC, and focuses primarily on advising clients on business, commercial real estate transactions and commercial and residential construction defects in Texas. Mr. Watson’s practice is centered around effectively drafting, researching and negotiating for investors, property owners and contractors in Texas. Mr. Watson drafts deeds, purchase and sale agreements, commercial real estate leases, company agreements and advises clients of his findings. Mr. Watson’s goal is to provide his clients with the representation, knowledge, and advice necessary to keep their businesses moving forward. To achieve this, Mr. Watson’s approach is thorough and...

Shawn Fox is a Personal Injury and Civil Trial Lawyer and is licensed to practice as an attorney by the states of Texas and Pennsylvania. Acknowledged as a Texas Rising Star, his practice is focused on protecting the rights of the injured.

I practice criminal defense in both state and federal court throughout Texas state courts and in federal courts all over the United States. I handle all criminal cases from misdemeanors to serious and complicated felonies at both the trial court level and post conviction. We handle trial cases, appeals, writs and parole as well as personal injury matters. As a former prosecutor, I can offer valuable insight and an aggressive defense in criminal cases and real experience in front of juries in all trial cases. We try cases when so many lawyers are at a disadvantage because they...

Sam Adamo is a Houston Criminal Lawyer at the Adamo & Adamo Law Firm. He is board certified by the State of Texas as a criminal defense specialist. He has received national recognition as a criminal defense attorney, while achieving over a 40% dismissal rate for his clients. Sam Adamo handles all types of criminal cases including, but not limited to: DUI & DWI defense, drug defense, domestic violence & assault charges, sexual assault & sex crimes, federal crimes, murder, and many more. If you have been arrested contact the Adamo & Adamo Law Firm to speak with one of...

Attorney Mario Madrid is a born and raised Texan who knows what it takes to successfully fight a winning battle. As a criminal defense lawyer serving the good people of Houston, Texas, he's a battle tested veteran litigator when it comes to defending folks who walk into the Madrid Law firm seeking legal representation with regard to allegations of criminal wrongdoing, and a respected legal mind by virtue of being awarded a certification in criminal law from the Texas Board of Legal Specialization®. As a DWI lawyer in Houston, he's also a member of the National College...