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• Family Law• Divorce• Custody and Child Support Litigation• Agreed and Uncontested Divorce• Divorce and Custody Litigation• Adoption• Mediation and Collaborative Law• Child Support• Grandparents rights and defense. During Mr. Evans’ 18 years of practice, he has obtained extensive court room experience and has over 100 jury trials to his credit.  Mr. Evans has successfully mediated many cases and is trained in collaborative law.. In 2010, Mr. Evans completed the requirements and has been recognized by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization and was honored to become board certified in Family Law.

Welcome to my Avvo profile. During my legal career of over 33 years, I have represented both individual and corporate clients around the world. I have a background in many areas of legal practice, but have concentrated my practice in recent years in the areas of information technology, representing both vendors and users in software licensing and development, IT outsourcing and related contractual matters.
I am licensed to practice in Arkansas (since 1973) and Texas (since 2005).

Steve Koebele is a lobbyist based in Austin, Texas.. From the best lobbyist office location near the Texas Capitol, Steve Koebele provides public policy representation, counseling, and advocacy for a diverse range of clients compsed of market leaders in their respective industries.. Steve Koebele successfully improves laws and government toward clear goals:  increasing job creation and enhancing economic opportunities.. A licensed attorney for more than 19 years in both Texas and Washington, D.C., Steve Koebele has worked with senior staff and top public policy makers at the state and federal levels of government.

Simi Denson, Attorney at Law, P.C. represents Texas intended parents, gestational carriers, traditional surrogates, and egg donors in contract negotiations and parentage establishment.  The law practice is limited to surrogacy and donor arrangements-- Ms. Denson does not represent divorce clients and will not provide divorce, child support, or custody consultations.

My areas of practices are listed above.  I provide representation for both plaintiffs and defendants in all such actions.  My focus is on helping people in difficult situations and trying to find a way to resolve issues before the become legal problems when possible.  As such, I never charge for my first consultation with a client because it isn't fair for me to charge you if I don't even know if I can help you yet.. I practice in all the state and federal courts of Texas, Arkansas, and Tennessee.  I specifically practice in the Northern, Eastern, Southern, and Western Districts of Texas; the Eastern and Western Districts of Arkansas; and the Eastern, Middle, and Western Districts of Tennessee.  In addition, I practice before the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth, Sixth, and Eighth Circuits.  During the course of my working life, I have negotiated millions of dolars in settlements and other contracted business by finding ways to resolve difficult cases without the need for unnecessary litigation.. My clients are always my top priority in every representation.  I know how to get business done and bring that ability to every case I work.

Mr. Pugh was born and raised in Austin, Texas and has resided in the area for the last 40 years. He received his Bachelor of Business Administration in Management Information Systems from the University of Texas in 1999. He received his law degree from the University of Texas and was licensed to practice law in the State of Texas in 2005 and before the U.S. District Court, Western District of Texas in 2005 as well.Mr. Pugh began his legal career with Slater Kennon & Jameson in 2002, while still a student at the University of Texas Law School. Since that time, he has concentrated his practice in the area of civil litigation with primary emphasis in the areas of commercial litigation, collections, real estate, and consumer protection (DTPA).Mr. Pugh practices in state and federal courts and is a member of the State Bar of Texas, Travis County Bar Association, and Texas Young Lawyers Association.. Areas of Practice:. Litigation Percentage:. Bar Admissions:. Education:

Michele Locke is a former Associate Court Judge that has returned to private practice to continue pursuing her passion for family law litigation.   As a Judge, Michele ran a Domestic Violence Court focusing on Protective Order Applications, divorce, custody, child support, enforcement and other family law matters.   For a period of time, she also ran the Child Protective Services Court.  She is knowledgeable in contested family law matters that involve issues of domestic violence, stalking, harassment, and child abuse. Her Court was a forerunner in addressing issues that related to Same-Sex relationships.. Prior to becoming a Judge, Michele ran a successful family law practice.  She handled all ranges of cases and successfully represented clients in all types of highly contested matters.. Michele is very active in the legal community and makes a point to share the insights she gathered working as a family court judge by presenting at various speaking engagements and Continuing Legal Education events. Michele’s areas of practice include Divorce, Custody, Child Support, Family Violence, and other family law matters.. Michele’s passion since law school has been family law.   As a child of divorce, step-mother of two girls, and a mother to three boys, Michele understands all too well the dynamics and complexities of divorce and the impact divorce has on the families undergoing these tumultuous times.. Michele understands how important each case is to every individual client. She prides herself on communicating clearly with her clients through every step of their case. She ensures they understand the strategy that will be employed and what options are available. Michele takes her role as a client advocate and litigator very seriously.

I represent individuals and companies in business and employment law matters. I negotiate, draft, and review all types of business and employment contracts and agreements, including severance agreements, non-compete agreements, non-disclosure agreements, services agreements, consulting agreements, terms of use, statements of work, company agreements, real estate agreements, leases, executive contracts, and employee handbooks.. I focus my litigation and appellate practice on complex business and employment disputes in state and federal courts. I represent businesses and individuals in disputes involving breach of contract, fraud, non-compete agreements, theft and misappropriation of trade secrets, and deceptive trade practices. I represent employers, employees, and executives in all types of employment disputes, including claims for retaliation, harassment, wage and hour issues, and breach of contract.

Guillermo Ochoa-Cronfel has been licensed to practice law in the State of Texas for twenty years. Mr. Cronfel practices in the areas of business law, representing debtors, creditors, and trustees, debt collection, insurance litigation, construction transactions and litigation, and landlord tenant litigation in residential and commercial settings.. Mr. Cronfel also has extensive experience in various business and real estate transactions including business entity formation, purchase and sale of stock & asset and 1031 exchanges.. Guillermo also serves in the capacity as a receiver under §31 of the Texas Civil Practices and Remedies Code. Guillermo Ochoa-Cronfel has served as a receiver to liquidate judgment ranging from several thousand to several million dollars.

Greg Reed represents clients with disability claims including Social Security disability claims, long term disability claims, ERISA disability claims and ERS disability claims. He is Board Certified by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization in Personal Injury Trial Law.. Mr. Reed is a founding partner of Bemis, Roach & Reed, which was established in 1993. Mr. Reed grew up the son of a United States Air Force fighter pilot spending most of his young life in Europe and Japan, finally settling in Houston for high school. Mr. Reed was a Houston police officer and detective for 10 years. During his time as a police officer he took classes and earned his Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice from the University of Houston Downtown in 1988. He then moved to Austin to attend law school. In 1991 Mr. Reed graduated from the University of Texas School of Law earning his J.D. He was admitted to the State Bar of Texas in 1991.. Gregory Reed has been AV Preeminent Rated by Martindale Hubble® 2002 to present and has been rated Super Lawyer 2011-2016 by Thompson Reuters.. He is admitted to practice in all the State Courts of Texas, U.S. District Courts, All Texas Districts and United States Court of Appeals-Fifth Circuit.

Clark Aspy is licensed in Texas and in the U.S. District Court for the Western and Eastern Districts of Texas. He has tried and handles cases in the areas of personal injury/negligence, products liability, condemnation and eminent domain, construction disputes, DTPA/business claims, employment discrimination, and real estate litigation in various courts around the state. His clients include small and large businesses, individuals, insurance companies, and public utilities. Mr. Aspy is also active in Alternative Dispute Resolution, both as a participant and a facilitator. He has completed the 40 hour basic training course for certification as a mediator and the “Redress” training required for U.S.P.S. mediations. He is an approved arbitrator for the Western District of Texas and has served as a mediator in hundreds of cases.

Attorney Mark Roles is devoted to providing compassionate and aggressive advocacy for clients in Williamson County, Travis County, and the greater Austin area. He established The Law Offices of Mark C. Roles, P.C. in 2005. Mr. Roles’ practice focuses on all aspects of family law, including terminations/adoptions, child support, child custody, divorce, enforcement actions, and modifications. Mr. Roles received his B.B.A. in Management from Texas A&M University in 1998. In 2001, he went on to graduate from St. Mary’s University School of Law near the top 10 percent of his class. During his time in law school, Mr. Roles was on the Dean’s List and the National Dean’s List. He was also a member of Who’s Who in American Law Students, the Phi Delta Phi International Legal Honors Fraternity, and was also a staff writer for the St. Mary’s Law Journal. Mr. Roles also had the privilege of being selected as a judicial intern for the United States District Court, Western District of Texas, San Antonio Division, Chambers of the Honorable Edward Prado (now Justice Prado, Fifth United States Circuit Court of Appeals). Mr. Roles was also extremely proud to serve as a legal intern for the United States Army Judge Advocate General’s Corps, in Friedberg, Germany for an entire summer. Mr. Roles was admitted to practice law in Texas in 2001. He has also been licensed to practice before the U.S. District Court, Western District of Texas, since 2004. He is a member of the State Bar of Texas, the Austin and Travis County Bar Associations, and the Williamson County Bar Association. Mr. Roles has been in private practice since 2005. Immediately after law school and admission to the bar, he served as an in-house attorney for Providence Healthcare Network, located in Waco, Texas, where he gained valuable experience advising the company on regulatory compliance as well as conducting litigation on its behalf. Reported cases Polansky v. Berenji, 393 S.W.3d 362 (.–Austin,2012, no pet.).

Although raised and educated in Texas, I began my legal practice in New York city and thereafter moved and practiced in Europe and Asia, before returning to the U.S. to practice in Houston, Baltimore, New York (again) and now I am in Austin, Texas!  Loving the practice and the life here!!

Allen Bertin is a shareholder in the firm's Business Group.  Allen regularly counsels entrepreneurs and investors in the early development stages of new business endeavors, including initial entity formation and capitalization. He also serves as outside general counsel for businesses, and represents businesses and their owners in many types of negotiated transactions, including mergers and acquisitions and aircraft purchase and sale, financing, and leasing transactions. Allen also collaborates with our tax planning group to counsel companies on entity conversion, restructuring and recapitalization transactions.

After more than two decades as an attorney, most of them serving as Assistant General Counsel at a large Texas non-profit association, I decided to open my own firm so that I could provide very affordable assistance to small businesses and non-profits. I specialize in basic corporate and business issues, human resource support and non-profit law.. I'm passionate about creating contracts in Plain English that clearly reflect the deal at hand. I've helped clients understand how to successfully navigate contracts on their own so that they are less intimidated by basic contracts and more self-sufficient when it comes to protecting their business.. As an accredited human resources professional (PHR), I'm able to fully support businesses with HR administrative issues. My passion for clear, concise language extends to employee handbooks and policies.. As a trainer, I specialize in:. - contract interpretation. - management issues, including diversity issues. - fiduciary responsibility training for board members and key executive staff