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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.

Six years with the Attorney General Child Enforcement Division putting together and overseeing an efficient administrative due process for child support collections disputes.. Most of the 90's representing creditors in bankruptcy proceedings, then my own solo practice spanning administrative, civil and criminal legal defense. (And occasionally representing a plaintiff or two.). Nearly a decade on the staff of the Texas Workforce Commission.. Eight years slaving diligently, often in the light through my window at the Hobby Complex from the sun setting over the Hill Country, on the staff of the Texas Medical Board.

Scott founded Hendler Flores Law in 1993, driven by a desire to help people whose lives have been unjustly devastated by an injury, illness or loss. Scott and his team share the belief that all people matter and that their stories deserve to be told.. Based in Austin, TX, Hendler Flores Law represents clients throughout the US and internationally in complex litigation. The firm’s main areas of practice are mesothelioma, wrongful death, life-changing injuries, dangerous products and prescription drugs, toxic and chemical exposure, and police misconduct cases.. We’re not your typical law firm. Our concern is in doing what’s in your best interest, not ours. Our focus is to understand your needs and expectations and honor your wishes your legal representatives. Our attorneys begin by listening to your story, learning how your injury or loss has impacted your life and understanding what outcomes you hope to get out of your case.. Scott is licensed to practice in Texas, New Mexico, Illinois and Pennsylvania, and regularly represents plaintiffs in complex injury litigation in state and federal courts throughout the United States and abroad. As an experienced advocate for victims of corporate misconduct, Scott has been a speaker at international conferences in the US, Spain, Mexico, Japan and Scotland, as well as Guatemala where he addressed the attorney generals of all the Central American nations regarding the use of tort law to address misconduct by foreign corporations.. Before becoming an attorney, Scott studied international human rights law and policy at the Inter American Court of Human Rights. He later served as a senior investigator for the Texas Commission on Human Rights.

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:

Mr. De Leon is the founder of De Leon & Washburn, P.C., which was established on July 1, 1977. His practice focuses on the regulatory needs of insurance companies of all sizes, including transactional, and litigation matters. Prior to establishing the firm, Mr. De Leon was the General Counsel of the Texas State Board of Insurance, now known as the Texas Department of Insurance. From 1978 to 1987, Mr. De Leon served as Legal Counsel to the Texas State Board of Pharmacy. Since 1990 Mr. De Leon has held the rank of Adjunct Professor at the University of Texas School of Law in the area of insurance regulation. Mr. De Leon was among the first group of attorneys Board Certified in Administrative Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization in 1989. Mr. De Leon is fluent in Spanish.. Mr. De Leon has tried cases to jury verdict and to the Court in various state court venues in Texas, and has argued cases before most of the state appellate courts of Texas and the Texas Supreme Court. In 2006, Mr. De Leon received a rare ruling from the bench before the State Office of Administrative Hearings, granting an insurance agent’s license application in a contested case hearing involving the Texas Department of Insurance. Mr. De Leon has worked with clients on transactional matters and the drafting of documents to bring transactions to a close. The transaction documents have included buy/sell agreements,loan documents, guarantees, confidentiality agreements and employment agreements. Mr. De Leon has also provided expert witness services on insurance issues as well as government relations services to clients on legislative matters.. Mr. De Leon has been married to Arleigh Stoune De Leon since September 15, 1973. Mr. and Mrs. De Leon are both native Austinites. They have raised three boys who now are successful in their own professional pursuits. He is a Life Fellow of the Texas Bar Foundation, and has served as President of both the UT Law Alumni Association and the UT Ex-Students’ Association.

I am a certified public accountant and Board certified in Estate Planning and Probate Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization.   I love the opportunity to meet new people and work with families in planning for their future and the legacy they leave behind.   On the probate side, I strive to make the process as simple as possible at an extremely difficult time for many of my clients.

Cristi Trusler is a double Board Certified and highly experienced attorney that handles family law matters such divorces, custody issues, terminations, enforcements, child support and mediated settlements.. Prior to opening her practice, Cristi was an attorney with Munsch Hardt Kopf & Harr in Austin, Texas. Before that, she was with Jenkens & Gilchrist in Dallas, Texas, and at Silver Freedman & Taff in Washington D.C. Cristi is licensed to practice law in Texas, Maryland and the District of Columbia.

Before deciding to open his own law firm, Kevin spent eight years as an equity shareholder in the world’s largest labor and employment law firm representing management, and he co-founded its Austin office.  As a newly-licensed attorney, Kevin was selected by then-Texas Attorney General (current-United States Senator) John Cornyn for membership in the Attorney General's Honors Program, Class of 2001.. Successful Litigator: Skilled and efficient defense of clients in state and federal court, administrative proceedings, and private arbitrations. Recent victories include the dismissal of two contested OSHA citations following trial, defense verdict in whistleblower/retaliation case for national trucking company, defense verdicts in two age discrimination arbitrations involving large insurance carrier, defense verdict in federal civil rights case against school district, favorable ruling in traditional labor arbitration involving large healthcare provider, and defense verdicts in two employment discrimination/tort cases against automobile dealership chain. Also proficient in all aspects of summary judgment and motion practice.. Trusted Advisor: Counsels clients on pressing employment issues, such as terminations and suspensions, the enforcement of non-compete agreements, dealing with difficult employees, and handling disability accommodation and leave requests. Responds quickly to client inquiries and endeavors to provide clients with business-focused, concrete advice upon which they can make real-world management decisions.. Representation of Management in Discrimination, Harassment, and other Employment Litigation. Representation of Management in OSHA and Workplace Safety Matters.  Kevin devotes significant attention to helping clients resolve OSHA matters.  He counsels clients through OSHA investigations and has successfully challenged citations in administrative proceedings before the Occupational Health and Safety Review Commission (OSHRC).. Representation of Executives in Employment Agreement, Noncompete, and Severance Agreement Negotiations. Occasional Representation of Employees in Discrimination and Wrongful Termination Matters

Athena Ponce joined De Leon, Washburn & Ward in 2012, after working for many years in the state legislature. She handles matters involving commercial litigation, business transactions, employment law, construction and real estate, administrative law, and appellate law, while also assisting pro bono clients. A board member of the Texas Law Review, she brings an unmatched level of diligence and persistence to each project, fully committing her skills for each client.. Before law school, Athena worked for Texas State Senator Juan “Chuy” Hinojosa for almost a decade, gaining firsthand experience in working with all levels of state and local government as a policy analyst. She worked on criminal justice, education, and state appropriations policies including public school finance reform in 2005, groundbreaking juvenile justice reform in 2007, and Sunset bills reorganizing public safety agencies. She also worked with Senator Hinojosa, Lieutenant Governor Dewhurst, and The American Heart Association in passing life-saving legislation that placed automated external defibrillators in schools all over Texas.. Athena enjoys photographing all Austin has to offer, reading, and caring for rescue animals.