Webster Lawyers

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 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.

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...

The Law Office of Shelly A. Merchant represents individuals in Deer Park, Pasadena, La Porte, Houston, and surrounding areas in a wide range of general practice matters including family law, bankruptcy, probate and much more. We are a small firm in a small-town suburb of Houston providing clients with a friendly atmosphere and personalized service in addressing their legal concerns. We listen to your needs and work to understand your individual legal situation to help you through a difficult situation. Our attorneys are more than willing to tackle the unique challenges your case presents and to determine and execute the...

Bill Abbott leads his team of aggressive workers’ compensation lawyers at Abbott & Associates LLC in Houston, Texas. Although he has handled many different kinds of cases (including personal injury, employment law, maritime offshore injury cases, longshore claims, and more) Bill focuses his firm and practice primarily on representing injured Texas workers.

Bill Abbott was raised for most of his life in the Houston, Texas area. He received his bachelor’s degree from the University of Texas at Austin before attending law school at Texas Tech University. Since 1998 Bill has been licensed to practice in all Texas courts. In 1999, Bill...

Laura De La Cruz is the newest attorney at Schechter, McElwee, Shaffer & Harris. She joined the firm in 2010 and worked as a legal assistant for managing partner, Matthew Shaffer, until she became licensed to practice law. Laura is an excellent lawyer and has a passion for helping others. Laura believes that the law is meant to serve individuals and their families. Her practice focuses on advocating for injured workers in maritime and other work accidents across the country. She is proud of her experience with the firm, which has given her the knowledge and practical skills to see...

John Reed is the founder and principal attorney at John Reed, Attorney at Law, a League City criminal defense law office serving clients throughout Galveston County and Harris County as well, including the Houston metropolitan area. With over 33 years of experience in the practice of criminal law, John Reed is equipped to handle the widest range of criminal law cases, from DWI and traffic violations to violent crimes including homicide and murder. If you need an experienced League City criminal defense lawyer who excels in providing personal attention and delivering results, you need look no further than John Reed,...

AJ was employed as a law clerk at Schechter, McElwee, Shaffer, & Harris, A.J. for two years during law school, and was hired as an attorney upon his graduation. Since becoming licensed, he has dedicated himself to his injured clients. He practices personal injury litigation, representing clients all over Texas who have been seriously hurt in accidents. He handles premises liability cases, Texas trucking cases, motor vehicle accidents, motorcycle accidents, and all general personal injury claims.

Gabriel Gonzalez is the newest attorney to join the team at Schechter, McElwee, Shaffer & Harris. Gabriel joined the firm back in January of 2016 working as a Law Clerk and began his career as a personal injury attorney in 2017. He graduated from South Texas College of Law with honors and is a member of the American Bar Association and the Houston Young Lawyers Association. Gabriel has always been interested in helping others and decided to become a personal injury lawyer because he knows that victims need someone on their side who will fight for them. Gabriel is a...

Are you searching for the representation of a Deer Park personal injury lawyer? If so, do not hesitate to contact The Soileau Law Firm, P.C. The founder of the firm, Attorney Chris Soileau, was a nurse for 12 years, enabling him to have a unique insight of personal injury cases. Attorney Soileau understands how difficult it can be to be involved in an accident that was caused by someone else, which is why he offers clients personalized attention and aggressive representation. Rather than dealing with injuries and damages that were caused by someone else’s negligence, it can be beneficial to...

Clay Caldwell is a former felony prosecutor with the Brazoria County District Attorney’s Office in Angleton Texas. During his 11 year tenure as a prosecutor he tried over 60 cases to a jury, involving some of the most serious offenses, including Murder, Aggravated Assault, Sexual Assault, Felony Drug Possession and Driving While Intoxicated. Clay won more than 95% of those jury trials.
Clay received his Juris Doctorate from South Texas College of Law in Houston in 2004, where he focused his studies on criminal law, criminal procedure and juvenile law while also developing his jury selection and courtroom skills in the...

At Warren Law, I, Bruce K. Warren, Esq., fully comprehend the emotional strain that criminal charges can impose on you, your spouse, and your children. I am dedicated to safeguarding you from unjust prosecution and upholding your rights. I have been practicing criminal law across New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and New York for over 23 years. My extensive experience in these states equips me to handle a wide range of criminal law cases effectively. Warren Law is also excited to announce that we are now offering services for criminal record expungements in New Jersey. As the lead attorney at Warren Law, I am here...

Attorney Rick Molina is a personal injury lawyer based in Houston, Texas, with over 20 years of experience. He represents individuals who have been seriously injured in accidents due to negligence. Molina began his legal career as an Assistant District Attorney (ADA) for Harris County, Texas, where he advocated for victims' rights and prosecuted serious crimes. This role provided him with significant trial experience, which he leverages in his personal injury practice. After leaving the District Attorney's office, Molina worked at some of the largest law firms and insurance companies in Texas, gaining valuable insights into how these entities...

Radi M. Rashid is a bankruptcy lawyer in Houston, Texas. His office is called the Rashid Law Firm. His offices are dedicated exclusively to bankruptcy law. He helps people file for bankruptcy under chapter 13 and chapter 7 of the Bankruptcy Code. His license to practice law was obtained in 2009, and he has been working on bankruptcy cases since that year.

Cari Brownlee provides legal services in Harris County, Brazoria County and Galveston County.

D. Douglas Grubbs has been helping victims of defective products since early 2004 when he assisted with a nationwide Fen-Phen docket comprising more than 7,000 injured men and women. From 2005 to 2008, Doug attended South Texas College of Law where he made the Dean’s Honor List. Throughout law school, Doug also clerked at a nationally recognized mass tort law firm in Houston.

After earning his jurisprudence doctorate in 2008, Doug accepted an associate position at a prominent East Texas law firm where he focused his practice on the firm’s national pharmaceutical and medical device dockets. During that time,...

Juliann Karenko has over two decades of experience. She focuses her entire practice on family law, including in issues surrounding divorce, child custody, alimony, and other litigation matters. Mr. Karenko is a dedicated attorney who is compassionate and knowledgeable in all areas of family law. She is well-versed in how the law is interpreted and applied in many different contexts. Known for her creative solutions, she works closely with each client to find practical and unique ways to resolve a dispute. Ms. Karenko is highly respected by her colleagues and trusted by numerous clients.

Clay is Board Certified in Personal Injury Trial Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization. Clay has practiced solely in the field of catastrophic injury and wrongful death since graduating from law school. His practice has been limited to the representation of victims. Over the past twenty-four years, Clay has successfully settled or tried to verdict cases in the areas of vehicular negligence, medical malpractice, construction site accidents, workplace injury, premises liability, and commercial trucking and a nationwide business loss case (suits filed in a dozen different states) involving defective truck engines sold to trucking companies. Clay represented dozens of...

Shari Goldsberry is a dedicated attorney with expertise in various legal areas, including family law, who offers cost-effective legal counsel while prioritizing client respect and positive resolutions with minimized litigation costs. She has served as trial counsel, managed complex civil litigation, written appellate briefs, and represented clients in appellate court. Additionally, Shari is a compassionate advocate for at-risk children, collaborating with Child Protective Services to safeguard their rights and voices. Her impressive qualifications include Texas Board Certification in Family Law and being consistently selected as a Super Lawyer for the past seven years.

I am Herman Martinez, the founding attorney of The Martinez Law Firm, a dedicated criminal defense firm based in Houston. With over 25 years of experience in the legal field, I serve as a valuable resource for individuals facing criminal charges in Texas. My background includes roles as Chief Prosecutor for the Harris County District's office and a City of Houston Judge. This experience has given me a deep understanding of the criminal justice system from both sides of the courtroom, which uniquely positions me to defend my clients effectively. My peers hold me in high regard within the legal community....

Mary E. Ramos is a highly respected divorce attorney licensed to practice law in the great State of Texas. With over 18 years of experience, she has built a reputation as a knowledgeable and compassionate family law attorney, dedicated to representing her clients with integrity and expertise. Mary started her legal career by interning at the 312th Family Court before earning her license to practice law in 2004. She has handled thousands of cases while practicing family law in Texas. She became Board Certified In Family Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization, a distinction earned by only the top...

I’m passionate about providing the best possible defense for my clients, which is why I earned Board Certification in DUI Defense from the DUI Defense Lawyers Association. I’m also honored to have be named an ACS-CHAL Forensic Lawyer Scientist by the American Chemical Society, which means I truly understand the science behind breath and blood alcohol testing, and I use that knowledge to help my clients in every case. I’m certified by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) in administering and interpreting the Standardized Field Sobriety Test Battery, and I’m certified by the International Association of Chiefs of Police...

David Miller received his Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics and Political Science from Vanderbilt University. He received his Juris Doctor degree from the University of Houston Law Center, where he was a Lex Award recipient. As an associate attorney of Shepherd Smith Edwards & Kantas LTD LLP, Mr. Miller maintains an active securities arbitration and litigation practice. Mr. Miller has successfully represented individual investors, high net worth and institutional investors, corporate executives, regional banks and municipal issuers

Prior to beginning his law practice, Mr. Miller served as an officer in the corporate trust and investment banking groups at major...

Sam Edwards is a partner at SSEK and has developed a wide-ranging practice representing individuals and institutions from the United States and almost every continent in the world in investment and financial disputes. Over the last decade, that representation has included hundreds of clients who range from retirees that have lost their life savings, to community banks and credit unions who have been defrauded by Wall Street in investment schemes or bad products, to states and municipalities defrauded by investment banks. The cases Mr. Edwards has worked on include claims for unsuitable investment recommendations, churning, misrepresentations and outright fraud. The investments...

When you step into court you don't want to be alone. You need someone who's been there and done that. Prosecutors know if your lawyer is afraid of going to trial. We prepare every case to be ready for trial if the time comes. This approach helps us get the best result for your case during negotiations with the government. I was born and raised in Houston and helping people navigate the criminal justice system is what I do every day. As the Trial Bureau Chief...

Board Certified in Criminal Law, AV Rated, tried over 100 jury trials and a published author, I wrote the book on DWI defense. Before you talk to ANY lawyer get a copy of my DWI Survival Guide, A Citizen's Protection Manual for a DWI Arrest. While other lawyers "advertise" experience I will show you how my trial experience of over 100 trials can help in your case. My name is Stephen Hamilton; I am a Board Certified Criminal Defense Attorney who focuses on DWI cases. I have spent my almost 20 years of practice...