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Madison was born and raised in Houston, Texas. She graduated from Texas A&M University with a Bachelors of Business Administration in Marketing and minors in Sociology and Economics. She then attended South Texas College of Law where she graduated in the top 10% of her class. While in law school Madison was involved with the Phi Delta Phi International Honors Society and was Associate Editor for the Corporate Counsel Review Journal.. Madison began working for Marc Whitehead & Associates as a law clerk. She also gained invaluable experience by clerking at the legal aid clinic Beacon Law, The First Court of Appeals with Justice Rebecca Huddle, and The Office of the Attorney General Consumer Protection Division in Houston.. Now Madison leads the mass tort department at MWA while simultaneously managing her own docket of cases in the other three areas the firm practies including Disability Insurance, Social Security, and Veterans Affairs.. Madison is a member of the Texas Aggie Bar Association, the Houston Trial Lawyers Association, the Houston Young Lawyers Association, the Texas Trial Lawyers Association, and the American Association of Justice.

Lucius is known as a mediator who brings a calming and thoughtful presence to the mediation process. He has practiced law in Texas for over forty years. He is a graduate of the University of Texas at Austin and Southern Methodist University law school.. He began his practice as an assistant Attorney General of Texas practicing in the areas of education and civil rights. From 1982 to 1988, he was a partner in the firm of Bunton, Nolan, Odé and Cooper and began his own practice in 1988. He has practiced extensively in employment law and civil rights litigation – representing both plaintiffs and defendants. His practice has included work in family law and business litigation.. Lucius’s clients have included the University Interscholastic League, the Texas Educational Foundation, and the Texas State Troopers Association. He has practiced in state and federal courts at all levels in Texas, the US Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit, and the US Supreme Court.. Lucius is rated as “AV” by Martindale-Hubbell, has been credentialed as “Distinguished” by the Texas Mediators Credentialing Association, and is a member of the Texas Association of Attorney-Mediators. He is a Fellow of the American Bar Association and a Life Fellow of the Texas Bar Foundation.. Lucius received his initial mediation training in 1994 and family law training in 1995. He has served as a mediator in more than 2,000 disputes and has mediated cases in many jurisdictions in Texas, the Austin Court of Civil Appeals, federal courts in the Western, Northern, and Southern Districts of Texas, and the US Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit. Lucius served as a Special Education Hearing Officer in Texas from 1982 until 2020. He has been a mediator in special education disputes since 1995.. Lucius has presented before many organizations in seminars and trainings in Texas and throughout the country. He has been trained at the Harvard University School of Law Program on Negotiations, Lehigh University, and the Straus Institute at Pepperdine University law school.. He has been active on the boards of Meals on Wheels, the First United Methodist Church in Austin, Austin Drive a Senior, the Women’s Advocacy Project, the American Institute for Learning, and the Board of Visitors of the McDonald Observatory with the University of Texas at Austin.

Lonnie Roach represents clients with disability claims including long term disability claims, ERISA disability claims and Social Security disability claims. He is Board Certified by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization in Personal Injury Trial Law.. The son of a career army officer, Lonnie Roach was born at Fort Lewis Washington in 1963. He received his undergraduate degree from the University of Texas at Dallas, where he graduated with honors with a B.A. in Political Science. He then moved to Austin in 1988 to attend law school at the University of Texas at Austin. While in law school, he and his close friend, Greg Reed, won the State Bar of Texas Moot Court Competition, a prestigious State-wide competition. This was Mr. Roach’s first experience in appellate law. He’s been winning ever since.. After completing law school, Mr. Roach began his career practicing personal injury trial law and became Board Certified in Personal Injury Trial Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization the first year he was eligible. In addition to his trial practice, he is the firm’s primary appellate lawyer and has successfully argued cases before the Texas Court of Appeals, the Texas Supreme Court, and the United States Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit.. It was natural that Mr. Roach’s career path would eventually lead him to the field of ERISA law, especially as it applies to long term disability insurance. Disability benefits cases are, by their nature, medical cases. They involve volumes of medical records that require a solid medical background to interpret. These are the skills of a Board Certified Personal Injury lawyer. When these cases go to trial, however, they take on the aspect of appeals. Disabled claimants are appealing the decision of powerful claims administrators. These trials call for the skills of an appellate attorney. Mr. Roach is both and has become a recognized expert in the field of ERISA, Long Term Disability. He has successfully overturned denials of disability benefits at the administrative level, at trial in United States District Court, and at the United States Court of Appeals.. Our disability benefits legal services are state-wide. At any given time, Mr. Roach is likely to have cases pending in all four federal districts in Texas. He is a Board Certified Texas attorney and is admitted to the United States District Courts for the Northern District of Texas, the Southern District of Texas, the Eastern District of Texas, and the Western District of Texas, as well as the United States Court of appeals for the Fifth Circuit.

Lloyd E. Bemis represents clients with Social Security disability claims.  He is Board Certified by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization in Consumer and Commercial Law as well as Personal Injury Trial Law.. Mr. Bemis is a founding partner of Bemis, Roach & Reed, which was established in 1993 in Austin, Texas. Mr. Bemis grew up in Austin and graduated with highest honors from the University of Texas (Summa Cum Laude) with a Bachelors of Business Administration in Finance in 1981. He earned his law degree from the University Of Texas School Of Law in Austin in 1984 and was admitted to the State Bar of Texas that same year.. Upon graduation from law school Mr. Bemis worked with a national law firm’s Austin office and became trained in the firm’s Insurance Defense and Commercial Litigation section. He represented insurance carriers, individuals and businesses who sued for negligence, insurance bad faith, deceptive trade practices and contractual claims. He also represented a variety of health care providers and corporations in both personal injury and commercial claims.. As a result of his success as a defense attorney, Mr. Bemis was invited to work as an attorney in a plaintiff’s firm on the side of individual personal injury victims in 1988. Mr. Bemis soon became the firm’s lead litigation attorney. Mr. Bemis’ future partner, Lonnie Roach, later became a member of the same firm; after several years of practicing together as litigation attorneys, Mr. Bemis, Mr. Roach, and Mr. Greg Reed, an attorney at another firm, decided to leave their respective firms and form Bemis, Roach & Reed in 1993.. Bemis, Roach & Reed has represented individuals with personal injury, insurance bad faith and disability claims for over 20 years. His clients have included those seeking long term disability insurance, including ERISA plans, and Social Security disability. He is admitted to practice in United States District Court, All Texas Districts. He has also argued before the Federal Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals.. Lloyd enjoys spending time with his wife Lyra and their dog Raz. They go camping when they can and love to travel.

Liz has guided hundreds of families through the estate planning process, serving as their trusted advisor to bring peace of mind to their lives.  As a wife, mother, and business owner, she understands how overwhelming an estate plan can feel. As an attorney, she knows just how important it is to have that plan in place.

LicensedTexasattorney with two years experience in the legal field as an intern and contractlaw clerk. Excellent legal research, analysis and writing skills includingdrafting and editing. Strongly committed to legal ethics and working hard toprovide legal services to all clients including the development of strongclient relationships. Proficient with Microsoft Office and internet research.

Licensed since 1999, Rachel Crutchfield's practice focuses on personal injury, commercial, and consumer litigation.

Licensed in Texas and Illinois, Keith Sherry is a seasoned attorney with over 20 years of legal experience in a broad range of commercial real estate transactions and related business matters. While always focusing on his clients’ business objectives, Mr. Sherry provides common-sense based legal representation through Sherry Law Ltd.. Before establishing Sherry Law Ltd., Keith was the General Counsel of Bradford Allen Realty Services, a vertically integrated commercial real estate company with diverse business lines including brokerage, acquisitions, and asset and property management. As General Counsel, Keith handled the company’s demanding legal needs, which included real estate and business transactional work and a wide array of general contract matters. Serving in the role of General Counsel, he developed and maintained a holistic approach to Bradford Allen’s legal affairs and risk management/compliance programs.. Before joining Bradford Allen, Keith was Legal Counsel to Epic Savage Realty Partners, a boutique commercial real estate brokerage and investment firm. In this position, Keith worked on a variety of business and commercial real estate matters, representing the many Epic Savage sponsored syndicated partnerships which owned commercial real estate throughout the Chicago metropolitan area.. For many years, Keith provided his legal services to Bradford Allen and Epic Savage through Sherry Law Ltd.’s predecessor, Sherry Law Partners, Ltd.. Keith started his legal career as an associate with the Chicago law firm of Altheimer & Gray.. He received his Juris Doctorate from the John Marshall Law School in Chicago, where he served as Editor-in-Chief of the John Marshall Law Review, and he received his Bachelor of Arts degree from the George Washington University in Washington, D.C.

Lianna Garza Smith is a founding Partner of Deyerle Silva Smith, PLLC and has over 10 years of experience handling high-stakes family law cases including complicated divorces and contested child custody matters. Lianna regularly serves high net worth individuals and professionals in the Austin, Texas area and understands the unique challenges and complexities that come with high net worth divorces. Lianna’s extensive experience allows her to navigate even the most complex legal issues with ease, providing clients with the guidance and support they need during what can be an incredibly emotional and challenging time.. As an accomplished family law litigation attorney, Lianna has built a reputation for achieving exceptional results for clients through a deep understanding of the law, an unwavering dedication to excellence, and a fierce commitment to achieving the best possible outcome for every client. Lianna takes the time to fully understand each client’s unique situations and crafts a legal strategy that is tailored to their specific needs and goals. Lianna is highly skilled in negotiation and mediation, but also has a proven track record in the courtroom, making her a formidable advocate for her clients both in and out of court.. In addition to her legal expertise, Lianna is highly regarded for her professionalism and integrity in the legal community. She is committed to providing ethical and transparent representation to her clients, always keeping their best interest at the forefront.. Lianna was born in San Benito, Texas located in the Texas Rio Grande Valley. She lived there until moving to Austin to attend the University of Texas at Austin. She graduated with a B.A. in Philosophy, a B.A. in Sociology and a minor in English. She is a second generation Mexican-American and the first member of her family to graduate from college. After graduating, Lianna moved to Houston where she earned her Doctor of Jurisprudence from South Texas College of Law Houston in 2012 and was admitted to the State Bar of Texas that same year.. From 2012 to 2018, Lianna worked at two prestigious family law firms in Houston, Texas. During her time in Houston, she handled divorces involving family-owned businesses, multi-million-dollar estates, and contested child custody disputes. In 2018, Lianna moved back to Austin to continue to grow her stellar reputation in the Texas family law community as a trial attorney with her trademark client-focused approach and unparalleled work ethic. Prior to co-founding Deyerle Silva Smith, PLLC, Lianna was a Partner at Kirker Davis, a family law firm in Austin, Texas.. Lianna Garza Smith provides concierge-level legal services to clients across Texas and most often the following areas: Travis County, Williamson County, Hays County, Bastrop County, Bell County, Austin, Westlake, Lakeway, Round Rock, Georgetown, Leander, Cedar Park, Pflugerville, Lago Vista, Bee Cave, Buda, Kyle, and San Marcos.

Let my diverse talents and experiences exceed your expectations and resolve your issues to the fullest extent possible.  Enlisting after September 11th took me around the world and expanded my horizons more than imaginable.  After completing my MBA I managed emergency departments which further enhanced my ability to manage stressful situations.  Practicing law now allows me to apply my various skill sets, experience, and knowledge to those in need.

Let me and my highly trained staff show you how you can get a fresh financial start be debt free.  I've been practicing law here in the Austin area since 1986 and have helped literally thousands of people in that time with their financial issues.  Call today for a free initial consultation.

Legal Lincensures: Texas 1988; 1989 District of Columbia; and 1990 Colorado. Since 1991, Mediator on contract, franchise, entertainment, workplace, construction, business, wrongful death, family, trademark, and healthcare disputes. 2019 & 2020 Top Attorney in Dispute Resolution, 360West Magazine. 2019 & 2020 Top Attorney in Dispute Resolution, Ft. Worth Magazine & Ft. Worth Inc. Since 2018, Mediator Panel of American Health Care Lawyers Association. 2017 Distinguished Mediator, Texas Mediator Credentialing Assn (highest rank). 2007 - 2015, Principal & General Counsel, Washington Equity Planning. 2004 - 2006, Consultant, Offices of Ethics & Institutional Integrity, World Bank Group. 1992 - 2009, Mediator, Federal Circuit Court and D.C. Superior Courts. 1989 - 2001 Mediator, legal counsel, senior management, and other special, bipartisan appointed positions, U.S. House of Representatives. Since 2019 Director, Empower Fort Worth 501c3 - assisting community of first responders, lawyers, and healthcare workers in dealing with stigma of mental health

Lee Parsley is a Board Certified civil appellate lawyer practicing in Austin, Texas, with the firm E. Lee Parsley, P.C.. Parsley focuses his practice on civil appellate law and on legislative representation (principally in the area of civil justice reform), but also has substantial experience representing clients in all kinds of civil litigation and in divorce cases.. Parsley is a member of the prestigious, nine-member Texas Board of Law Examiners, having been appointed to that position in 2007 by the Supreme Court of Texas.  Among other things, the Board of Law Examiners writes the examination lawyers must take to be licensed to practice law in Texas.. From 2000-2004, Mr. Parsley was an Adjunct Professor at the University of Texas School of Law, where he taught a seminar on Texas appellate practice.. Lee Parsley literally "wrote the book" on Texas appellate law.  He is a co-author of eleven chapters of the Texas Litigation Guide, Texas's most renowned legal treatise covering all aspects of Texas civil law.  Parsley co-authored Chapters 147-154 on appellate practice and procedure, and Chapters 90 to 92 on pretrial discovery of the Texas Litigation Guide.. Lee Parsley was the first Rules Staff Attorney for the Supreme Court of Texas, serving in that position from 1993 to 1997.. In addition to being an accomplished appellate lawyer, Parsley, for almost a decade, has been deeply involved in persuading the Texas Legislature to pass meaningful "tort reform" legislation.  Legislation on which Lee Parsley worked since 2003 has helped Texas become the Nation's premier state for conducting business.. Mr. Parsley obtained an undergraduate degree and an MBA from Texas Tech University, and graduated magna cum laude from Texas Tech University School of Law in 1989.. Because of his experience and knowledge, Lee Parsley is a sought-after speaker and writer on appellate, legislative, and litigation matters.

Law has always played a significant role in Michael’s life.. His father was an attorney and practiced environmental law in Florida. Visiting his dad’s firm growing up, Michael realized early on that he wanted to follow in his father’s footsteps.. After graduating Artium Baccalaureus in Political Science from Rollins College in 2006, he began his journey. Michael received his Juris Doctorate from Florida A&M University in 2009, and continued on to receive his Master of Laws in Environmental Law from Golden Gate University in 2011.. Michael was admitted to practice law in Texas in 2012 and has been at The Gottfried Firm since 2013. His role as an associate attorney allows him to stand shoulder to shoulder in large cases with Mr. Gottfried, as well as independently handle other litigation and transactional matters.. Law significantly impacts people’s lives. Michael is diligent and works extremely hard.  His immense passion for the law drives his desire to go above and beyond for his clients and contribute to The Gottfried Firm’s growth and practice expansion.   His vision is to use his Masters of Laws degree to add an environmental law arm to the firm.. Outside of Michael’s work at the firm, he has a strong passion for football. He’s also an avid runner andcompleted the Austin Marathon in 2014. As his Florida roots and environmental law focus may imply, he loves the outdoors and has even completed survival training in the Florida Everglades.. “I am passionate about the law, and strive to provide excellent legal representation to our clients.”

Laura Ramos James will fight harder for you than any other personal injury attorney out there.. HERE’S WHY:. A victim of a severe personal injury incident herself while growing up in Mexico, Laura developed a yearning for justice early on in life. It wasn’t until college when she learned that something could have been done in the civil court system to help Laura and her family if they had had an accident lawyer on their side. Since then, Laura has taken every single opportunity to learn how the system can help accident victims.. Laura graduated college from St. Mary’s University in San Antonio, Texas with honors, even though she had just recently learned English. She went on get her law degree at Baylor Law School, ranked second in the nation for its rigorous trial advocacy program. After law school, Laura was eager to polish her litigation skills, so she went on to work for a boutique insurance defense firm defending large insurance companies in South Texas. It was soon clear that her heart was with the victims, with the injured, with those who regularly got taken advantage of by the big companies. Laura moved to Austin and became a plaintiff’s lawyer.. Despite looking young, Laura has over a decade of legal experience. She has handled hundreds of personal injury cases: auto and trucking accidents, drunk driving accidents, distracted driver accidents, commercial vehicle accidents, work injury, product liability, Texas Health Care Liability claims, sexual assault cases, complex construction accident and construction defects, catastrophic injury, wrongful death cases and more. Laura founded her law own firm, Ramos James Law, PLLC in 2018. However, she was primarily responsible for a number of large settlements recovered at her prior firms.. Laura prides herself in not being your typical lawyer. Even with all of her experience and educational background, she stays away from “legalese” and “legal terms” when talking to her clients, and enjoys breaking down complicated concepts to their basic meaning so that her clients can fully understand what is going on and have realistic expectations about their case. Read what her former clients say about her  in the "Reviews" tab.. Laura considers herself an “adopted Austinite” and during her spare time, she enjoys running outdoors with her husband, grabbing a bite somewhere in town, and spending time with their friends and their two rescue long hair Chihuahuas.

Laura graduated cum laude from Texas A&M University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Political Science. She then attended George Mason Law School in Arlington, Virginia, graduating with a certification in Public Interest. Among many early family law experiences and sources of passion, she spent her final year of law school representing clients in family law matters with Legal Services of Northern Virginia. There, she primarily handled cases involving divorce, child custody disputes, and domestic violence. She also volunteered her time offering free legal services in immigration matters with Restoration Immigration Legal Aid.. Laura Grumbine provides concierge-level legal services to clients across Texas and most often the following areas: Travis County, Williamson County, Bexar County, Collin County, Dallas County, Tarrant County, Hays County, Bastrop County, Bell County, Burnet County, Caldwell County, Comal County, Austin, Westlake, Lakeway, Round Rock, Georgetown, Leander, Cedar Park, Pflugerville, Lago Vista, Bee Cave, Buda, Kyle, New Braunfels, San Antonio, Alamo Heights, Terrell Hills, Fair Oaks, Stone Oak, Dallas / Fort Worth, Allen, Frisco, McKinney, Plano and Southlake.

Larry Lawrence is a native of South Texas. He has been licensed to practice law since 1995. Throughout his career, he has prosecuted hundreds of cases and recovered millions of dollars in verdicts, arbitrations awards and settlements for his clients.

Lackey Law Firm, P.C. serves the Texas Hill Country with honest, prompt and personalized legal counseling and representation.

Kyle Dufour helps businesses obtain alcohol licenses and permits from the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission for the manufacture, wholesale, or retail sale of alcohol. He represents clients throughout the state and federal permitting process including dealing directly with cities, counties, state and federal agencies. Kyle represents business clients in administrative hearings who are in violation of the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Code and other administrative rules. Kyle also represents individuals who have been accused of a crime and/or professional misconduct. As a former assistant district attorney, Kyle negotiated and prosecuted over a thousand criminal cases.. In addition, Kyle advises and counsels clients in matters related to real estate, commercial transactions, and corporate business structures.

Kristina Chung began her legal career in criminal law, but it did not take her long to venture into the practice of family law as it has always been her passion to help families during their times of need. Kristina truly enjoys the relationship and client interaction she gets from practicing family law. She enjoys being able to remedy a situation that is often one of the hardest times in a client’s life. Kristina is a great listener and feels that she can offer her logic, legal expertise and opinion to a situation that needs an unbiased eye.. Kristina handles cases involving divorce, child custody disputes, custody modification, child support, as well as several other family law matters. As someone who has not only studied family law, but witnessed it first hand, Kristina can empathize with anyone going through a tough family court battle.. Kristina attended The University of Texas at Austin for both her undergraduate degree and her law degree. She graduated undergrad with a Bachelor’s of Science degree in public relations with honors. While in law school, Kristina worked as an Intern at the Travis County District Attorney’s Office, a Judicial Intern at the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas and the Fourteenth Court of Appeals, and as a Fellowship Intern at the Office of the Attorney General – Child Support Division. Through her various positions, Kristina has gained valuable insight into the way various agencies, district courts and the appelate courts view family law cases.. In her spare time, Kristina enjoys working out, cooking new dishes, attending weddings (does anyone else share this interest?), visiting her family in Jamaica and traveling the world. She has already been to, Europe, Asia and Africa!

Kristin received her Bachelor of Science degree from Texas A&M University in 2006. She went on to obtain her Juris Doctor from South Texas College of Law, where she received the Dean’s Merit Scholarship and was on the Dean’s List. Kristin has been a member of the State Bar of Texas since 2010.. A dedicated member of the legal community, Kristin is involved in the State Bar of Texas, Texas Aggie Bar Association, and Texas Young Lawyers Association. She is a life member and volunteers her time to the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo.

Kristiana Butler provides client-focused counsel on family law matters including Collaborative divorce, traditional divorce litigation, premarital agreements, child custody, and child support.

Kris Algert brings to clients a wealth of experience in developing creative, individualized solutions for highly complex divorces. An innate problem-solver, Kris is adept at managing issues such as sharing or dividing complicated assets, complex characterization and handling unusual circumstances. Kris’ clients include professionals, politicians, celebrities and their spouses.

Kody C. Silva, a Founding Partner of Deyerle Silva Smith, PLLC, is a highly skilled and experienced family law practitioner with over a decade of family law experience. Kody is dedicated to providing comprehensive and personalized legal solutions to clients facing complex family law matters.. With a practice focused on divorce, custody, premarital and post marital agreements, pre-litigation consulting, protective orders, and LGBTQ+ family law issues, Kody has gained a reputation as a compassionate and fierce advocate for his clients.. Kody received his Juris Doctorate from Baylor Law School and a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and Sociology from the University of Nebraska – Lincoln. After law school, Kody worked for the Office of the Attorney General for the District of Columbia and then as an Associate Attorney at the law firm of Ackerman Brown. In 2015, Kody returned to his home state of Texas and began working as an attorney at an Austin-based family law firm, where he became a Partner in 2019.. In 2023, Kody and his fellow Partners, Candice Deyerle and Lianna Garza Smith, founded Deyerle Silva Smith, PLLC to provide excellent family law representation to Austin and the surrounding communities of Central Texas under a shared vision.. Kody is admitted to practice law in the State of Texas and in the District of Columbia.. In addition to his legal practice, Kody is a member of the Austin and Williamson County Bar Associations and he recently finished a six-year term as a member of the Board of Directors for a local non-profit organization, Out Youth.. Kody has been recognized for his excellence in family law as a Super Lawyer Rising Star.. At Deyerle Silva Smith, PLLC, Kody is committed to providing personalized attention and tailored legal solutions to every client. His extensive experience and unwavering dedication to his clients make him a trusted and respected attorney in the family law community.. Honors and Awards• B.A. in Psychology and Sociology University of Nebraska with Honors• President of the Baylor Public Interest Law Society• Interscholastic Client Counseling Competition• Harvey M. Richey Moot Court Competition• Supreme Court of Texas• District of Columbia Bar. Education• Baylor University School of Law, J.D.• University of Nebraska, B.A. Psychology and Sociology. Professional Memberships• Travis County Bar Association• Williamson County Bar Association• Austin Young Lawyers Association• Austin LGBT Bar Association• Texas Family Law Foundation

Kevin Patrick Yeary is a native Texan. He was raised in Laredo, where he graduated from St. Augustine High School in 1984. In 1988, he received a bachelor’s degree in English Communication Arts from St. Mary’s University in San Antonio. In 1991, he completed his studies at St. Mary’s University School of Law and earned his license to practice law. Kevin has practiced law for 24 years. He is licensed to practice in all courts of the State of Texas, in the United States District Courts for the Western District of Texas, in the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals, and in the United States Supreme Court. Kevin has litigated appeals in most of the appellate courts in Texas, and he has argued cases before both the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals and the Texas Supreme Court. He has personally written and filed direct appeal briefs in hundreds of cases, including capital murder death penalty cases, and he has answered and litigated numerous post-conviction applications for the writ of habeas corpus. Kevin has been married for 18 years to Suzie Basey-Yeary, a graduate of John Marshall High School in San Antonio, St. Mary’s University, and the University of Texas Medical School. Together, they have four daughters, ages 17, 14, 12, and 6. Kevin is an alumnus of both the Kappa Sigma Fraternity and the Phi Alpha Delta Law Fraternity. He is active in the ACTS Community in San Antonio and with the Knights of Columbus. He is a member of the Catholic Lawyers Guild. He serves as a Referee and as a Stroke and Turn Official for the Encino Park Swim Team.In 2014, Kevin was elected state-wide to a six-year term as Judge on the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals.