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I grew up in New City, New York, the oldest of three sisters. I graduated from Clarkstown North High School in 1984 and went to Colgate University in upstate New York. I didn't know what I wanted to do after college, so I started my own computer graphics company out of my apartment in Westchester County, while also working part-time for my father's Hardwood Flooring company.. After a year and half, I had a few graphics clients and was doing ok, but wanted some regular work, so I started looking for a job. I ended up landing a job on Wall Street with JP Morgan in their Mergers and Acquisitions Dept doing graphics and presentation support. I thought I'd like to move up their corporate ladder and decided that I needed another degree to do that. So, in the Fall of 1990, I started law school at night at New York Law School.. After a year on Wall Street, I decided that Wall Street, New York City and Corporate America were not for me. I decided that I wanted to be in a place that was not as cut-throat competitive, that was slower and friendlier and warmer. I also decided that I wanted to focus on a more personal type of law than corporate. My parents were divorced when I was 14, and even though it was a very amicable divorce it had a very strong impact on me. I decided that I was much more suited to family law and that was what I focused on in school.. I stayed 3 more years in NY, deciding where I would move when I finished law school. In June 1992, I was maid-of-honor in a wedding in Tulsa, OK - it was my first time in Tulsa and I really liked it there. The people I met at the wedding told me that if I liked Tulsa, I would love Austin. So, in November of 1992, I visited Austin for 4 days. I loved it and decided that this is where I would move in the summer of 1993, when I only had one semester of law school left. I did my last semester of law school at UT.. One of my courses at UT Law School was a clinic where I acted as student attorney in Child Protective Services cases. During one of those cases, I met an attorney, KC Anderson, who later became one of my closest friends. At that time I also started looking for a job. In December 1993, I was hired by a prominent family law attorney as his first associate, who told me to study hard for the bar (that I was registered to take in February 1994) and to start work on March 1. Sadly, while I was studying for the bar in January, that attorney passed away and I never got the opportunity to work with him.. I took the bar in both New York and Texas in February 1994 (I took the New York portion in NY on a Tuesday, and flew out Tuesday night to take the Multi-State and Texas portions in Austin on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday). While I was waiting on my results (which wouldn't be out until May), I started looking for work again. I didn't know where to go, so I met with a local judge who I had appeared in front of as a student attorney. She surprised me and told me that I should open my own practice. I couldn't imagine going out on my own straight out of law school, but she encouraged me and told me that from watching me in court, she had confidence in me. I got my bar results in May 1994 and decided that I had nothing to lose by trying it on my own, so I did it. KC and her husband (who was a prominent criminal attorney) helped me tremendously. They sent me small cases (at the time, I took both criminal and family cases) and they mentored me and advised me every step of the way. I know that I could not have done it without them.. In April 2004, my stepdaughter, Lindsey, came to live with us full-time, making me a full-time mother / step-mother of three children. Benjamin is now in 8th grade, Nathan is in 10th grade, and Lindsey is 20 and a full-time college student. As the children grew, I increased my time at the office to full-time "plus". Although I am at the office 5 days a week, I still try to get home most afternoons in time for baseball practice, golf lessons, band concerts, piano, guitar . . .  Thank goodness technology has grown to the point that I can multi-task from most any location now.. In 2011, I have now gone through the unfortunate experience of divorce myself.  It has truly opened my eyes and given me a whole new perspective on what my clients are experiencing every day.  Although I thought I understood the emotions involved, I now know that I couldn't truly understand or appreciate the rollercoaster of emotions that are involved, nor the long-term healing process for myself, my ex-husband and my children until I had to experience it for myself.  It is certainly much more difficult than I had ever imagined.. I have found that each new experience in my life has given me new perspective on my cases. Although I deal in all aspects of family law, the primary focus of my practice is on divorce and/or custody cases. When I first began as a family law attorney, I had the perspective of the child of divorced parents. Then when I married, I was able to add in the perspective of what married life is like - how it takes work and can be difficult at times. It helped me relate a lot more to my clients. At the same time, I became a part-time stepmother, and that gave me a lot of insight into my cases - and helped me come up with creative solutions for my clients. Then when I became a mom, I suddenly viewed my cases in a whole new light. In fact, the first custody case that I handled after becoming a mom was extremely difficult for me and made me want to quit the practice of family law because it was too emotional for me. I looked into other areas of law, but since I had firmly established my reputation in the community as a family law attorney, those were the cases that came to me. I decided that because of my years as a family law attorney and because of my specific life experiences, I had a lot to offer my clients and decided to stick with it.  Now that I have lived through the emotional rollercoaster of divorce myself, I can add that to the list of experiences that I share with many of my clients.  With all that I have lived through myself, I can offer realistic advice on what my clients can expect during and after divorce, from the court, from their spouse and from their children. I can also argue my cases in court from a very personal perspective, since I have lived through many of the same experiences as my clients.

I grew up in Austin so know the people, politics and courts.  I went to Austin High School, then on to Austin College in Sherman Texas receiving a B.A. in Business and Political Science in 1982. The following year I entered the field of residential real estate, becoming a real estate salesman for J B Goodwin Realtors then another company before deciding to become an attorney.  Entering South Texas College of Law in Houston, Texas, in January 1985, I attended school full time while also clerking until graduating and becoming licensed in 1989.  During law school, I also became a licensed real estate broker in 1987, which license I have maintained since.  With a desire to help people without a lawfirm mark up, I opened my first private practice in 1990 providing both legal and real estate services.  Initially this consisted mostly of real estate and collection matters.  From 2007 to August 2013 I worked for the Texas Real Estate Commission assisting the State of Texas with enforcement of the Real Estate License Act through administrative proceedings and utilizing my background in the industry.  After departing, I re-established a private practice with the flexibility and affordability you need.  I maintain a home office and prefer to go to the client instead o you having to come to me - you have what you need there and I can lower my rate without office overhead.  Let me know how I can help with your legal and real estate needs.

I grew up in a small East Texas town, near the Big Thicket.  People were poor, and the economy was always tough.  Services such as mental health providers, counseling, and educational classes were few and far between.  I saw then, as a young girl, that people were never going to change their ways of living if they never knew HOW to change, or WHY they should.  My mother worked for 40 years in special education, and raised my sister and I with a healthy respect for people with disabilities, and a tremendous appreciation for the gifts we were given.  All of these circumstances, as well as my desire to help others who are lost in the maze of the criminal justice system, culminated in my ambition to be a criminal defense lawyer at the age of 11.. I followed my dream, through its many twists and turns, and stuck with it - even when the obstacles seemed insurmountable.  I know that I can inspire my clients to do the same, and the emotional reward for both of us is something that cannot be quantified.. I am also an avid live-music supporter, and country/swing dancer.  This often lends to healthy discussions with my musician friends, about how justice is administered in our society.  Fortunately, I can say that not many of them get into trouble, so it's mainly a hobby for me.

I focus my practice in the areas of business, real estate, construction law, and estate planning, and represent a wide variety of clients, including but not limited to lending institutions, real estate developers, real estate investors, business owners, nonprofit organizations, homeowners associations, general contractors, and individuals.

I find solutions to problems and  defend  health care professionals against  those individuals and entites who would seek to harm them or their business.

I enjoy the practice of law and am passionate about advocating for the rights of my clients.

I currently represent clients in a range of litigation matters, including complex aviation-related business litigation on behalf of both plaintiffs and defendants, as well as products liability and catastrophic personal injury litigation, through both trial and appeal. I was named "Best of the Best" in the area of Civil Litigation by the Texas Lawyers Group in 2012 and selected for Rising Star Super Lawyers for the past two years.. Prior to attending law school, I ran a successful translation practice (Spanish/English), principally focusing on legal and commercial transactions. This gave me a unique opportunity to address legal issues and concerns frequently raised in commercial transactions—with an international twist. This experience renewed my interest in the law and ultimately inspired me to attend law school.

I counsel investors, developers, and start-ups primarily in the energy and technology industries.  I primarily represent my tech clients during early stages of development (through Series A financing).  I represent my energy clients through all stages of project development and operation, handling everything from tax equity and sponsor participation, securities law compliance, debt and other financing agreements, and all core project paper (site control, interconnection, EPC, PPA, O&M).  A significant portion of my practice involves investment transactions and M&A deals, regardless of industry.. I also spend roughly one-third of my time providing general corporate counsel services.

I consider myself a criminal defense trial attorney. Whether it is trying a misdemeanor Driving While Intoxicated case to a much more serious felony assault charge, I truly love going to bat for people. My practice consists of representing individuals charged with the full spectrum of criminal offenses. The thing that separates my law practice from most others is that I pride myself on personal service. When dealing with me, phone calls get returned promptly and questions are answered timely. Frequently people tell me that they have never met a lawyer who was so approachable or gave them honest answers about their case until they met me. I invite you to come in for a free consultation. If nothing else, I can promise you will know more about your case than you did when you came in and it won't cost you a dime.

I came to the US as an international student and went through a variety of immigration statuses before becoming a lawyer. This means that I really understand what it is like to deal with the US immigration system as both an applicant and an attorney. I try to be the immigration attorney I wish I had had when I was going through it myself!. I start each case with a strategy consultation ($100) where I thoroughly explain the available options so the client can make the best decision for them. If they choose to hire me to help them with an application we then agree on a flat fee or hourly rate. I have been using technology to work remotely since I started the law firm and have helped clients in the US as well as in a variety of countries. Having grown up in Mexico I am fully bilingual in Spanish.

I bring our clients perspective wrought by decades of experience. When you are building a tech company or business, HPK builds your future using contracts and intellectual property strategies to seize and control the important opportunities ahead of competitors. Our practical advice enables clients to manage business risks and leverage opportunities. We help clients facing litigation manage stress and uncertainties to maintain focus on running their businesses. We provide realistic strategies for clients to defend their interests and negotiate solutions.

I believe in treating my clients as intelligent equals in a joint venture to solve their problems and improve their lives.  This means telling you what you need to know, not what I think you want to hear.  It also means explaining law and procedure to you without talking down to you.. I believe in providing more value to my clients than they expect or request.  This starts with being accessible and responsive to client needs.  It goes beyond diligent preparation and prompt delivery of services. It is the result of taking a real human interest in my clients.. I believe the best lawyers genuinely delight in solving their clients problems and in helping their clients achieve their goals.. I grew up in Houston and obtained my undergraduate degree from Texas A&M University, where I majored in political science.  I graduated with honors from the Valparaiso University School of Law in 1999.  While in law school, I was privileged to clerk at Harper & Rogers, P.C., a premier criminal defense firm in Northwest Indiana.  I settled in Austin after law school and worked for a small firm for two years before launching my own practice at the end of 2001.. I am board certified as a specialist in Criminal Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization.. Since 1999, I’ve maintained membership in the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, the Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association, and the Austin Criminal Defense Lawyers Association.  I am also a member of the Austin and Williamson County Bar Associations.. In addition to my law license, which allows me to practice in all state courts in Texas, I am also admitted to practice in the Federal Courts in the Western District of Texas, the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit, and the United States Supreme Court.

I believe in the jury system and right of every individual and company to have their day in court.  After representing thousands of different clients in different matters, the chance to try your case to a jury of your peers is a precious right.  This philosphy has guided my representation of clients since I began practicing law.

I became a lawyer in 1998 and began my legal career as an Assistant Attorney General in 1999 in the Habeas Corpus Division.  In 2004, I left the AG's office and went into private practice.  I am a founding member of Terry & Kelly, PLLC and concentrate on personal injury cases because I am sick and tired of insurance companies treating people badly and choosing profits over people.

I am the solo practitioner at The Law Office of John McDuff, P.C. I have over 20 years of experience practicing business law and tax law in Austin, Texas. I am very proud to have received an AV Preeminent® peer review rating from Martindale-Hubbell.. I am an active member of the legal community and I am a member of the following organizations:

I am the President and CEO of my law firm,  which I founded in 1976. Our firm represents those injured in accidents, both on the job and otherwise. Throughout the years we have built our reputation by fighting for the rights of individuals that are being denied their benefits or those who need assistance in obtaining a just resolution of their claim. Our office is in Austin, Texas.  For more information on the firm, please visit our website.. I am the past President of the State Bar of Texas as well as past President of the American Bar Foundation and the Travis County Bar Association. I have been on the Board of Governors of the American Bar Association (ABA), led the Texas legal delegation to the ABA, and have been chair of the Texas Bar Foundation. I, and my firm, have the highest rating (AV), by the Martindale Hubbell Law Directory which is reserved for a small percentage of selected attorneys in the U.S.. In March of 1973, I left on the last planes out of Vietnam, at the end of the Vietnam War. I had been drafted after my first year of law school. Soon to be published is a book, which I co-authored with John Hagan, titled, Last Plane Out of Saigon.

I am the lead attorney and founder of Royal Legal Solutions, a pioneering asset protection law firm that caters exclusively to real estate investors. While I live and work in Austin, Texas, I serve clients all over North America and abroad.. With over 5 years experience in the litigation, I use my past experience to proactively build defenses that anticipate and prevent future lawsuits. I am one of the few attorneys in the nation that structures companies for maximum protection with minimum taxes. As an investor myself, I take pride in attending to the unique needs of my fellow real estate investors.. In addition to asset protection, I also assist my clients with estate planning, retirement planning, corporate compliance, entity formation, tax law, and other general practice areas of special concern to real estate investors. If you are a current or former client, please feel free to leave feedback about your experience working with me using the Testimonial options here, or by leaving a review on Google, Facebook, or the platform of your choice. If you own real estate in your own name, or multiple real estate assets, make sure you're protected before a lawsuit hits. The law favors the proactive. Reach out today.. Connect With Me and Access Free Educational Resources: Get Your Legal Questions Answered

I am pleased and humbled to have been rated A-V by Martindale-Hubbell for more than 25 consecutive years.

I am licensed to practice in all Texas state courts, as well as the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Texas. I am currently a member of the State Bar of Texas and the Austin Bar Association. I am also a certified mediatorand I mediate disputes in family and business civil law.. I graduated from the University of Texas at Austin with a BBA of Business Administration with concentrations in Finance and Management and a BA in Government. While there, I was a member of Sigma Alpha Mu.  I am also a life member of the Texas Exes and an annual contributor to the Longhorn Foundation. I also served as District Justice for Texas for Phi Alpha Delta Law Fraternity, International.. While in law school, I received two Dean's Service Awards and was twice recognized in Who's Who Among American Law Students while attending Drake University Law School. During law school, I was very active in the Student Bar Association, I wrote for The Gavel, and I held several leadership positions in several student organizations, including the National Lawyer's Guild, the Latino Law Society, and Phi Alpha Delta, among others.. I am also an avid runner, and when I am not practicing law or spending time with my family, I am a coach for Team In Training (endurance training program and fundraising arm of the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society), helping people train to complete a marathon or half marathon. I have been a marathon coach for over 15 years.. I have two children, who are both high school seniors in the 2015-16 school year and will be attending college here in Texas next year.

I am dedicated to criminal defense. Representing the accused in a criminal case comprises 100% of my practice. My professional objectives are to know the law, honor the facts and afford each client the best possible legal representation.. My experience in the field of Criminal Defense sets me apart from the rest. My entire dedication to being solely a Criminal Defense Attorney allows for my depth of knowledge in the area of criminal law to be what you need to get the best outcome for your case. Winning your criminal case does not always mean charges will be dropped, but as a Criminal Defense Attorney, my goal is to provide the best representation to all of my clients in order to get them the best outcome possible. I strive to uphold the Constitutional rights of all of my clients and create a trusting relationship that will ensure your criminal case is in the hands of the right Criminal Defense Attorney.

I am dedicaded to each of my clients. If you're calling us or coming into the office, you've had a bad day. It's my teams job to take care of you and your case. We do all the work so you don't have to worry!

I am currently working as an attorney in the Austin, Texas area. Collaborative law in divorce, family law, probate, Wills & Estates, contract law between medical providers and commercial payors, as well as personal injury are all areas of experience. My practice is almost exclusively collaborative divorce, divorce, family law and estate documents. I am trained as a mediator, family law mediator, group facilitator, and collaborative law attorney, I am also involved in the community through non-profit organizations. I'd love to discuss your estate document or family law issues with you!

I am committed to providing high-quality legal services to start-ups, small businesses, non-profits, and moderate income individuals in a number of legal fields. I currently focus on estate planning, landlord-tenant disputes, and criminal defense but I am always open to representing clients in other areas of law. Please don't hesitate to reach out if I can be of assistance.

I am committed to providing high-quality legal representation to clients accused of federal and state crimes. I have over twenty years of experience and have been certified as a Criminal Law Specialist by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization.  I take pride in strategic, assertive and effective representation of each client I serve. I have been recognized by my peers through Texas Monthly’s Super Lawyer list as one of the top Texas criminal attorneys in Austin. I frequently give talks and presentations to local and state organiztions.  If you have any questions or would like to know more about me, please call us.

I am certified by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization in Personal Injury Trial Law (2017), a distinction less than 2% of lawyers hold. There are more than 100,000 attorneys licensed to practice in Texas. Fewer than 8,000 are Board Certified and fewer that 2,000 are Board Certified in Personal Injury Trial Law.. EDUCATIONSt. Mary’s University School of Law, J.D.University of Texas at San Antonio, B.S.. ASSOCIATIONS and ACCOLADESBoard Certified in Personal Injury Trial LawAmerica's Top 100 Personal Injury AttorneysTexas Rising Star AwardPhi Delta Phi Legal Honors FraternityTravis County Bar AssociationTexas Bar Foundation. BAR and COURT ADMISSIONSState Bar of TexasNew YorkU.S. District Court, Northern District of TexasU.S. District Court, Southern District of TexasU.S. District Court, Western District of Texas