Warda Lawyers

I have a wide and varied practice in the commercial litigation, entertainment and technology fields. In the area of commercial litigation, I have broad experience involving creditor's rights, real estate litigation, commodities fraud cases, insurance coverage disputes (on behalf of policy holders), employment litigation (particularly with noncompete and non-solicitation agreements), and a host of other business torts and contractual disputes. I also maintain a nationwide intellectual property and entertainment litigation practice, having handled cases in New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, and Nashville, in addition to those in cities throughout Texas. I have extensive experience prosecuting and defending copyright and trademark infringement...

Jessica Horace is an experienced family law attorney who values kindness and compassion as a cornerstone of her practice. Her clients and opponents alike have learned to respect her abilities and appreciate the personal touch she brings to her practice of the law. Jessica is a native of Lufkin, Texas. She attended Lamar University where she earned a Bachelor of Science Degree in Political Science. While attending South Texas College of Law, Jessica clerked for the 312th Family District Court. She also participated in the law school’s family and domestic violence clinics. Jessica has been a member of the Texas State...

Edward is a former Harris County and Victoria County prosecutor whose practice has focused solely on criminal defense since 2015. Edward practices both in state and federal court and is Board Certified in Criminal Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization. If you or a loved one are being accused of a crime, Edward can help.

Caryn Carter Gomar is a family law attorney who joined the firm in 2019. She began her career in the Family Violence Unit at the El Paso County Attorney’s Office and has remained committed to helping children and families ever since. After leaving El Paso, Caryn moved to Dallas, Texas where she worked at Legal Aid of Northwest Texas and for a couple of smaller firms on a variety of family-related legal matters, including divorces, enforcement suits, modification suits, original suits affecting the parent-child relationship, and Child Protective Services matters. She has represented both English and Spanish speaking families throughout...

Mrs. Manito represents personal injury clients in multiple areas of state and federal law, on the trial and appellate levels.
Prior to being admitted to the Texas Bar, Mrs. Manito graduated magna cum laude from Houston Baptist University with double majors in Business and Journalism. After working for the New York Times Company as a journalist, Mrs. Manito earned her Doctor of Jurisprudence from South Texas College of Law in Houston, Texas. While at South Texas, Mrs. Manito wrote for the Corporate Counsel Review; studied International Human and Humanitarian Rights Law at the National University of Ireland in Galway, Ireland; and competed...

Former Judge Natalie C. Fleming has been practicing law in Houston for 30 years. Twice elected as Judge, Harris County Criminal Court at Law, she has extensive experience handling criminal matters. She also has an active personal injury practice.

Michael was born in Port Arthur, Texas. He graduated from Nederland High School in Nederland, Texas. Upon graduation, Michael attended the University of Texas at Austin. While at Texas, he received the Roy D. Pena Endowed Presidential Scholarship and Jesse H. Jones Centennial Scholarship. Michael was also a member of Gamma Beta Phi Honor Society and the National Society of Collegiate Scholars. He graduated early with a bachelor’s degree in Journalism.

After graduation, Michael received a scholarship to attend the University of New Hampshire School of Law (formerly Franklin Pierce Law Center) in Concord, New Hampshire. While at UNH, Michael was...

Mark Wham is Board Certified in Personal Injury Trial Law and has been handling complex personal injury cases for 36 years. Mark specializes in catastrophic injury cases, including 18-wheeler collisions, auto accidents, wrongful death, traumatic brain injury, products liability, premises liability and medical negligence. Mark has been Board Certified in Personal Injury Trial Law since 1994. Fewer than 3% of Texas attorneys have earned this certification. Mark is well regarded by his peers. He is rated AV-Preeminent® by Martindale-Hubbell’s Attorney Peer Rating® review. This is the highest possible rating as to both Legal Ability and Ethical Standards....

Travis Westbrook is an attorney in The Woodlands, Texas. He focuses his practice on estate planning, intellectual property, and business law. He is admitted to practice in Texas and the United States Patent and Trademark Office. He received a B.S. from Texas A&M University in College Station and a J.D. from Baylor Law School in Waco.

Antonio Gastélum is a partner at MEG International Counsel, PC, and until recently, the principal of an independent Registered Investment Adviser (RIA), exclusively dedicated to international estate, business, and financial planning. Antonio is a law graduate of the Universidad de Monterrey, in Monterrey, Nuevo Leon, Mexico. He obtained his master's degree in Comparative Law and Business Planning from the University of San Diego School of Law, as well as his Chartered Life Underwriter designation from the American College of Financial Services.

Antonio Gastélum is a licensed attorney in Mexico and Texas, but not in California. In Texas, he leads the firm’s...

I have practiced in the field of personal injury and wrongful death litigation since 1980. During that time, I have vigorously represented the interests of my clients and I have a track record of success. However, the overriding goal of my work is to serve the best interests of my clients. For this reason, I receive many referrals from former clients, as well as from lawyers against whom I have had cases.

I have been involved in the planning, trial and appeal of complex business litigation matters for the past 30 years. I have represented a wide variety of clients in complex business litigation in state and federal courts throughout Texas and the United States. My practice has involved trials and appeals in such diverse litigation areas as corporate reorganization and bankruptcy, securities and business fraud, white collar-business criminal cases, anti-trust, real estate, construction, oil and gas, insurance disputes, civil rights, First Amendment issues, defense of civil and criminal contempt matters, and defense of individuals in NCAA Infractions Committee hearings. I maintain an...

Susan Turney has practiced business law in The Woodlands since 2004. She is committed to protecting her clients’ best interests with not only legal, but practical advice, and timely, responsive communication.

Susan Turney represents companies, owners, and executives. Her practice includes the review, negotiation, and documentation of all types of contracts, including master service agreements, manufacturing agreements, contractor and subcontractor agreements, sales contracts, distributor agreements, licenses, and commercial leases. She provides legal counsel on startups, entity formation, corporations, LLCs, limited partnerships, corporate governance, partnership governance, shareholders’ agreements, buy-sell agreements, buy-out agreements, redemptions, partnership and limited liability company agreements,...

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Attorney C. Kelvin Adams is an experienced trial lawyer who focuses his practice on personal injury cases involving serious to catastrophic injuries and death, as well as a wide array of complex business disputes. Kelvin, who is a native Houstonian, is the principal of Adams Law Firm located in The Woodlands, Texas.

Kelvin prides himself in preparing every case for trial. His excellence in the courtroom has allowed him to be recognized by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization and among his peers and judges as a skilled and ethical trial attorney and a specialist in the field...

Elizabeth Ardeel is a former prosecutor and criminal defense attorney in The Woodlands and Conroe Texas. As a Prosecutor Elizabeth handled DWI, Assault Family Member, Theft, Public Intoxication, and crimes against children. She knows the government's playbook and can put her experience to work for you in Montgomery, Walker, Brazos, and the surrounding cities and counties. Crimes: DWI Charges Assault Family Member Theft Public Intoxication Possession of Marijuana Possession of a Controlled Substance Penalty Group 2 Jurisdictions: Montgomery County Walker County Brazos County Grimes County Waller County FREE CONSULTATION 936-596-0407

Prior to starting his law firm, Victor provided trusted IP counsel to large multinational corporations, serving as in-house Chief Patent Counsel for National Oilwell Varco in Houston, as in-house IP Counsel for Schlumberger in Sugar Land, Texas, and as an associate with the Arnold, White & Durkee law firm in Houston. Before practicing law, Victor served as a helicopter crew chief in the U.S. Marine Corps, attaining an Honorable Discharge following his tour of duty.

Sam has extensive trial experience in criminal and family law courts throughout Texas. Sam is licensed in State and Federal court. Sam was appointed by the Governor of Texas to the Texas Forensic Science Commission in 2005, where he served as its Presiding Officer until September, 2009. Sam frequently teaches trial advocacy at continuing education events for attorneys. He also served on the State Bar of Texas Grievance Panel for District 9 from 2004 until 2010, when his term expired as Chair of the Panel. Sam presently serves as Vice President of the Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association.

Specializing in family law, Morgan serves as an Amicus attorney, advocating for children's best interests. Her practice areas include custody, visitation, and child support matters. As a former president of the South Texas College of Law’s mediation group, she emphasizes mediation to help families reach amicable solutions without resorting to trial. Morgan's experience encompasses visitation modifications, parental rights and child support, parental alienation, paternity, stepparent adoptions, grandparent rights, and representing parties in cases involving the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services. Her professional affiliations include the Houston Bar Association (Family Law Section), State Bar of Texas (Family Law and Child Welfare...

Christopher Bennett is a third-generation Austinite. He has been an attorney with The Zimmerman Law firm since 2010 and manages the firm's Austin office. He is a graduate of the University of Missouri and South Texas College of Law. He has broad experience representing individuals in state and federal courts in cases involving personal injury, wrongful death, and civil rights. He is a member of the Austin Bar Association, Austin Young Lawyers Association, the Capital Area Trial Lawyer’s Association, and the American Association of Justice.

Chad Inderman is a senior partner in the law firm and manages the firm’s litigation practice. Chad grew up in rural Central Texas and graduated from Texas A&M University. He has been a member of the law firm since he graduated with honors from Texas Tech University School of Law. Chad connects with our clients in ways very few attorneys do – human being to human being – usually maintaining a lifelong friendship with the clients after their case is over. Chad’s goal in every case is to take care of our clients in their time of need. His drive to...

Joe Lopez is a personal injury attorney at Joe Lopez Law in Austin, TX. Joe devotes his time and practice to helping people that have been injured as a result of negligence. Born and raised in El Paso, Texas, Joe has helped many Texans get the compensation they are entitled to either through trial or settlement. His firm is committed to providing excellent representation for victims of automobile accidents, animal attacks, product liability, pedestrian accidents, wrongful death, and more. Joe is fluent in both English and Spanish.

Courtroom attorney with extensive jury trial experience in both civil and criminal cases. Board Certified in Criminal Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization.

Zachary Bidner is a seasoned criminal defense attorney with a dedicated focus on safeguarding the interests and liberties of his clients. Zachary graduated from the University of Texas at Austin in 2010 and completed his law degree in 2013 from the University of Oklahoma College of Law. With over a decade of criminal law experience, Zachary honed his skills across a spectrum of cases, from DWI to high-stakes murder trials. In total, Zachary has tried over fifty jury trials. Starting as a prosecutor in New Mexico and later in Travis County, Zachary built a solid foundation handling a diverse caseload...

Jaime Treviño is a trial lawyer with over 20 years of experience in personal injury law. For 13 years he worked as an insurance defense attorney, which means he knows the strategies and tactics insurance companies will use to avoid paying. Serving the Austin and San Antonio areas, Jaime Treviño is passionate about fighting for Texans of all backgrounds and circumstances. He has helped personal injury victims recover tens of millions of dollars in damages from commercial vehicle accidents, workplace injuries, Traumatic Brain Injuries, wrongful death, and more. Let us know how we can help you by scheduling your free...

Graduating from The University of Texas School of Law was the start of my legal training. Prior to law school I worked at Hewlett Packard, and during law school I worked at Fulbright & Jaworski (now Norton Rose Fulbright) and Ogletree Deakins (formerly Ogeltree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart).

I have been licensed to practice law for 9 years and have been exclusively practicing criminal law in the central Texas (Travis, Williamson, and Hays counties) area for 8 years. Fast response time and accessibility are the strengths of my practice. I have no employees and am...

I was born and raised in Austin, Texas where my parents set roots from Mexico. I attended the Liberal Arts Academy at the former Johnston High School in East Austin and went on to double major in journalism and government at UT Austin. During my studies at UT, I had the privilege of interning at NBC Mexico/ Telemundo in Mexico City. I also studied abroad in Paris for a semester, where I honed my French language skills. After my undergraduate studies, I worked for a national non-profit organization and later enrolled in law school. Part of my studies took me...

Except for the time it took to earn both undergraduate and law degrees from Texas Tech University in Lubbock, Texas, I have lived in Austin, Texas since the fourth grade. I’m proud to come from a long line of lawyers and public servants. I have spent over 20 years practicing Family Law, including divorce, complex property division, child custody, child support, collaborative law, adoptions, pre and post-nuptial agreements, family violence (Protective Orders), and virtually every aspect of the law affecting families. Since 2006, I have been Board Certified by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization....

Robert Keates has clerked for a Federal Judge in the 5th Circuit (Texas, Lousiana), as well as worked for the California Innocence Project. He has argued motions and prepared cases with the Federal Defenders of San Diego, and was employed over five years with the Orange County Public Defender's Office. At that office, Robert was immediately assigned to jury trials, and advanced quickly to handle a large caseload of serious felony and misdemeanor jury trials for both adults and juveniles. In 2008, Robert Keates was awarded the Don Simms Award for 'Trial Attorney of the Year' within the Public...

The Law Office of Robert L. Keates handles a broad spectrum of criminal defense trials and cases, ranging from misdemeanors to felony charges. 100% of our practice is Austin criminal defense in nature, allowing us to focus only on defending you.

Staring his legal career as a law clerk, and now a practicing family law attorney, Carlos seeks to be a zealous advocate for clients as they face their family law needs. Resolving children's issues such a custody, co-parenting, and possessions schedules are of special interest to Carlos.

TCDLA Percy Foreman Lawyer of the Year 2014
Board Certified in Criminal Law, Texas Board of Legal Specialization, conferred and recertified since1995
Board Certified in Criminal Appellate Law, Texas Board of Legal Specialization, conferred and recertified since 2005
TCDLA Percy Foreman Lawyer of the Year 2008
Austin’s Best Unsung Hero, Austin Chronicle 2007
Super Lawyer, Texas Monthly 2003-present
Best Lawyers in America 2006-present
Martindale-Hubble Highest “AV” Rating from both peers and judges
Listed in the Registry of Preeminent Lawyers
President’s Award, Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association 2007
President’s Award, Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association 2006
President’s Award, Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association 2005
President’s Award, Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association 2004
President’s Award,...

Richard Self joined Pless Law Firm in 2021, bringing six years of expertise in real estate and business transactions. He began his practice working in San Francisco focusing on construction related litigation. Rich went on to receive his masters from the University of Denver in Real Estate Development and then working at a mid-size firm where he provided counsel to real estate clients in a variety of areas including drafting and reviewing purchase and sale agreements, lease agreements, lease amendments, and other transactional agreements. He currently centers his practice around assisting clients with business governance documents, negotiation of commercial leases, loan...

Pedro is a personal injury attorney who handles cases throughout Texas and New Mexico. He is committed to the pursuit of justice for clients who have experienced a life-altering injury because of someone else’s negligence. His case experience includes catastrophic injuries and wrongful death cases in the oilfield and crashes involving 18-wheeler trucks and commercial vehicles. Pedro brings a strategic advantage to his oilfield cases with first-hand knowledge after having worked in both the oilfield and in oil refineries. His dad, brother and many family members still work in the oilfield today. Pedro’s background helps him in understanding not only how...

I've been practicing criminal law since 2004 after graduating from the University of Virginia School of Law. I started my career as an assistant public defender in the Texas Panhandle, where I learned to try cases of all types. I moved to Austin in 2006 to become a prosecutor at the Travis County District Attorney's Office, where I stayed for 15 years. During that time, I handled child abuse and domestic violence cases, murders, aggravated robberies, DWI, and drug possession cases. If it's a felony offense, I've seen it and worked on it. I left the DA's Office in 2021...

Philip Robert Brinson is an experienced trial lawyer who possesses unique skills derived from experience outside of the legal fields that have made him not only a trusted advocate for his clients, but also a formidable adversary in the courtroom. Mr. Brinson has extensive legal experience in a variety of practice areas, including hospitality and dram shop, entertainment, premises liability, products liability, professional liability, employment, oil field services, and business and commercial litigation. Mr. Brinson has litigation experience on both sides of the docket in handling infringement actions in copyright and trademark actions in the entertainment and hospitality industries, including...

Alex Shahrestani is the managing partner of Promise Legal PLLC, a law firm dedicated to providing cutting-edge legal solutions for tech startups and emerging businesses. With a background in computer science and law, Alex specializes in intellectual property, data privacy, and startup law, leveraging his technical expertise to deliver innovative, client-focused legal strategies. A thought leader in the tech-legal space, Alex has contributed to key industry conversations through roles at SXSW, EFF-Austin, and the State Bar of Texas. At Promise Legal, he spearheads the integration of technology into legal practice, offering efficient and cost-effective solutions to empower innovators and drive...