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With nearly a decade’s experience as a trial attorney for three major insurance companies, I bring a unique insider's perspective to every case. This invaluable insight allows me to better advocate for my clients. I invite you to explore my new website for more information.

We are a law firm specializing in U.S. Immigration & Nationality law. We represent people who need such assistance throughout the United States and around the world. We are firmly committed to the principle that the United States is a nation of immigrants, and we are proud of our role in defending and preserving such principle.. Imran Beg Mirza was born in Lahore, Pakistan. Mr. Mirza is Board Certified in the area of Immigration and Nationality Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization since 1995.. He earned his Bachelor degree from the University of Houston in 1985 and his law degree from South Texas College of Law in 1988.. Mr. Mirza served on the Examination Committee of the Texas Board of Legal Specialization (TBLS) for Immigration & Nationality Law from 2006 through 2012, serving as Chair from 2011-2012. The Examination Committee assists the TBLS in writing, administering and grading the examinations of attorneys seeking board certification in Immigration & Nationality Law in Texas.. Mr. Mirza served on the TBLS Advisory Commission for Immigration & Nationality Law from 2005 through 2011, serving as Chair from 2010-2011. The Advisory Commission assists the TBLS in determining the appropriate criteria for Board Certification in Immigration & Nationality Law in Texas, and for reviewing the qualifications of applicants wishing to take the board certification exam.. Mr. Mirza is also an Adjunct Professor at Thurgood Marshall School of Law at Texas Southern University in Houston, Texas. This course is designed to teach law students the immigration consequences of crimes, the tools to craft effective defenses, and the opportunity to analyze new trends as new statutes take effect and are interpreted. This lessons of this course have taken on a new urgency in light of the Supreme Court’s decision in Padilla v. Kentucky, 559 U.S. (March 31, 2010), a holding that addresses the constitutional responsibility of criminal defense attorneys to properly advise their clients of the immigration consequences of their guilty pleas.. Mr. Mirza served on the State Bar of Texas Ethics/Disciplinary Committee from 1994 until 1999, serving as Panel Chairman from 1998 until 1999.. Mr. Mirza has previously served as the Executive Office for Immigration Review (EOIR) co-liaison for the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA) Texas Chapter from 1995-1996.. Mr. Mirza has also previously served on the Board of Directors for the Asian-American Bar Association and the Houston Bar Association's Houston Volunteer Lawyers Program.

Tommy John Kherkher is a Houston based personal injury lawyer, focusing on cases involving wrongful death and catastrophic personal injuries. Tommy represents clients nationwide and has helped win tens of millions of dollars for injured people. He has helped win tens of millions of dollars for clients. He will work with you to get the results you deserve.. “Thomas J. is going to be a lawyer,” his mother would tell people. “Both of my parents were attorneys and it was clear from very early on that I had the itch to become an attorney as well” — Thomas J. Kherkher Managing Partner for The Kherkher Law Firm, PLLC P recalls. “My father was, and still is, a record-setting personal injury attorney. Whenever he had a big case, I would go to the courthouse and watch my father fight for his clients who were usually the little guy wronged by mega-corporations. I dreamed of one day following in his footsteps and getting into the courtroom.” – Tommy John Kherkher “The legal system is a place where I can make a real difference. Where I can give the little guy a voice. Where I can hold mega-corporations accountable for putting profits ahead of people.”. The dream to become an attorney remained strong with Tommy John, while he briefly considered a career as a professional golfer, Tommy John graduated from the University of California Santa Barbara in only two and a half years yet soon went back to what he knew was his passion — the law. Tommy John graduated cum laude from South Texas College of Law, again graduating in two and a half years.. Hard work and persistence are attributes that helped Thomas J. Kherkher achieve success in and out of the legal profession. These qualities are ones he impresses on the attorneys and staff of The Kherkher Law Firm. “We have an outstanding track record of success here. We are willing to take on the biggest, and most complex cases. No matter how difficult the case or the facts, we will persist and work all avenues of attack throughout the entire legal process. We strive for excellence in every aspect of a client’s case from promptly providing the client with updates to arguing the client’s case to a jury- and all the hard work in between.”. Thomas J. Kherkher is licensed to practice law in the State of Texas.

Stew Schmella is a civil trial lawyer and mediator. Since beginning his law practice in 2001, Stew has focused his trial practice on first party and third party insurance litigation, business and commercial litigation, and personal injury cases. Stew has represented a wide variety of individuals and businesses in civil disputes, including financial institutions, insurance carriers, legal and engineering professionals, and other businesses, large and small. Stew has handled cases at all stages, from investigations before suit to trial and appeals. Stew is also a trained mediator.. Stew enjoys movies, baseball, brewing beer, cooking, and playing with his children.

Stephen Goldenzweig is an experienced litigator and trusted advocate. His no-nonsense, aggressive, and calculating style helps him get to the bottom of complex issues and get cases successfully resolved. He is also fiercely loyal to his clients and will provide honest assessments and procedural guidance at each stage of litigation.. Prior to starting his own firm, Mr. Goldenzweig litigated personal injury cases, Merit Systems Protection Board cases, and Equal Employment Opportunity cases, and whistleblower cases.  Prior to coming to Texas, he litigated complex insurance cases involving general personal injury, liability claims, construction negligence, labor law, property damage, premises liability, and automobile and trucking accident cases for prominent firms in the New York City Metropolitan Area and throughout New York and New Jersey.

Nitin Sud is an experienced Board Certified labor and employment attorney who provides high quality and personal attention to individuals when representing them in all legal employment matters, including wrongful termination and discrimination lawsuits in federal and state courts.. Nitin handles all aspects of employment matters arising under both federal and state laws, including:. For more information -

Nick C. Caridas received his AB undergraduate degree from Dartmouth College and his Doctor of Jurisprudence degree from the University of Houston College of Law. Nick was licensed to practice law in Texas in 1981, and has practiced law in the Houston area for the past 40 years. Nick’s practice includes the areas probate administration, business law, real estate law, and the creation of wills and related estate planning documents.. Nick is a member of the State Bar of Texas as well as the Texas Bar College. Nick is also a volunteer for BakerRipley and the Gulf Coast Regional Blood Center.

My practice is keenly focused on two distinct, yet inner related areas; Business Law and Estate Planning. Both areas demand innovative thinking and diligence in detail, while requiring precise structure, documentation and agreements to accomplish the stated objectives.. I believe the key to providing the best legal services is to approach each and every client engagement as if you were my only client, thus giving you the level of attention and service unmatched in the legal services industry. I take the time to learn my clients goals and objectives, as well as apply my specialized industry knowledge to help my clients achieve success. Whether your needs are corporate or personal, I am committed to providing client-centered and cost-effective services aimed at helping our clients achieve their goals. With an abundance of combined executive management and legal experience, I offer my clients more than the traditional law firm relationship. As a focused boutique practice, I am nimble and responsive; I have no corporate bureaucracy, so I am here when you call. Whether you are a business client, an estate planning client, or both, my mission is to become your source for personalized legal services that surpasses your expectations.. I am admitted to practice law in Texas and Nebraska (inactive) as well as in all four Federal Districts in Texas and the Nebraska District. I graduated on the Dean's List from Washington University with a Juris Doctorate (JD). Prior to entering law school, I earned a Masters of Business Administration (MBA) with a concentration in International Business from the University of St. Thomas’ Cameron School of Business. As a native Houstonian, I attended the University of Houston where I earned a Bachelor’s of Science (BS) in Finance.. Scott Barrett is not certified by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization.

Joseph Corteguera is a fluent speaker of Spanish and practices law with the Stern Law Group in various capacities over the last 15 years. With over 20 years of experience, he has tried nearly 100 jury trials and has helped thousands of clients get favorable settlements and verdicts. Contact our firm to learn how our experienced legal team can help you today!

John Schmude served as the Presiding Judge of the 247th Family District Court of Harris County, Texas from January 2015 through December 2018. As a Family District Court Judge, he disposed of more than 13,000 cases in every area of family law, including complex divorce cases, modifications, custody actions, adoptions, paternity suits and enforcements. As a Judge, he presided over more than 400 contested family law bench trials, numerous jury trials and thousands of hearings in every area of family law. In the 2017 Houston Bar Association Poll, Judge Schmude was rated as either “Excellent” or “Very Good” by nearly three quarters or more of family law practitioners in every single judicial evaluation category. After his first year in office, his court disposed of more than 4,000 cases (more than any other family court in Harris County) and was recognized repeatedly as being the most efficient court in the County for electronic filing.. From 2017-2018, at the request of the Office of the Governor of the State of Texas, he served on a Workgroup for the Judicial Commission for Children, Youth and Families, which was established by the Texas Supreme Court in 2007. In 2016, Judge Schmude was given the prestigious Family Protector Award from the Texas Home School Coalition in recognition for protecting innocent Texas families from the abuse of power through unlawful attacks in the courtroom.. Prior to his election to the Bench, John Schmude served as the President of Schmude Law Firm, which handled hundreds of cases primarily in the area of family law and business law, including complex divorce cases, custody suits, paternity actions, modifications and enforcements. He also served as Vice President of a National Bank & Credit Union consultant firm based in Houston for nearly seven years – advising financial institutions with asset sizes of more than a billion dollars. As a bank and credit union consultant, he handled numerous internal audits, prepared financial institutions for state and federal compliance examinations, and wrote policies and procedures for banks and credit unions.. John Schmude, a Native Texan, resides with his wife and children in Spring. He loves baseball and managed a local adult amateur baseball team for four years. He also enjoys helping to manage his son’s baseball team. He is a frequent CLE lecturer and speaker on numerous areas of family law with an emphasis on legal ethics. He enjoys spending time with his family and volunteering with his Church in Houston.

Jay S. Ginsburg has been practicing real estate law in the Houston area for over 40 years. His practice includes closing a large number of real estate transactions on behalf of Chicago Title Insurance Company, one of the nation’s leading title insurers. He has been involved in the title insurance industry for over 40 years.. Jay is a member of the State Bar of Texas and is certified by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization in both Commercial Real Estate Law and Residential Real Estate Law. Board certification assures clients that their attorney is specially competent and experienced in the area that he has been certified in. (Read more on board certification.). Jay received both his Bachelor of Arts and his Juris Doctorate from the University of Houston, and stands today as one of the university’s proudest alumni. High points of his service at the school include a term as president of the UH Alumni Association and an adjunct professorship with the UH Law Center, where he taught advanced real estate law courses. Jay’s dedication to the University of Houston has been recognized with the Order of the Barons law school honor and the John Van Ness Award for Outstanding Service. And his seats at Cougar football and basketball games are basically reserved for life.. A native Texan, Jay and his wife Beverly live in Bellaire.

James M. Ardoin, III is the owner of Jimmy Ardoin & Associates, PLLC based in Houston, Texas.. Mr. Ardoin has a national practice representing clients in criminal and civil litigation in both federal and state courts across the country. His experience includes representing individuals and companies in high stakes cases, including everything from health care fraud, securities fraud, bank fraud, and violations of federal foreign sanctions laws on the criminal side, to personal injury claims by individuals, breach of contract, breach of fiduciary duty, and fraudulent transfer of assets on the civil side. In addition to his litigation practice, he also helps companies with their internal investigations as well as responding to governmental investigations that the company might receive.. Mr. Ardoin has been named a Texas Super Lawyer in the area of White Collar Criminal Defense since 2015 and is listed in The Best Lawyers in America in both White Collar Criminal Defense and Criminal Defense. He is also fellow of both the American Bar Foundation and the Texas Bar Foundation. In addition, Mr. Ardoin is a frequent contributor to news outlets across the country on complex, white collar defense legal issues and has appeared in The Wall Street Journal, the Houston Chronicle, the Dallas Morning News, Yahoo News, the Houston Business Journal, KPRC, KHOU and many more.

J. Javier Gutierrez is a trial lawyer and President of the Gutierrez Law Firm. Mr. Gutierrez has extensive experience representing individuals and families in personal injury and wrongful death lawsuits involving motor vehicle and workplace accidents. In recognition of his accomplishments, Mr. Gutierrez was invited to membership into The National Trial Lawyers: Top 100 and  has been named Texas Super Lawyers every year since 2012. Mr. Gutierrez is a member of the Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum.Mr. Gutierrez is a graduate of New York University School of Law. He graduated magna cum laude from St. Mary’s University in San Antonio with his Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting.Mr. Gutierrez is licensed to practice law in all Texas state courts; the Federal Courts of the Northern, Southern, Western and Eastern Districts of Texas; and the Federal Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals.

In Devin’s legal practice, he has been a prosecutor, a defense attorney, a visiting law professor in a foreign country, a judge, and has been in private practice in two states.. His wide range of legal experiences helps him relate to his clients and gives him a unique perspective on prosecuting cases.. He has engaged in several high-profile cases and received media attention for his cases going back to law school when he did his first jury trial as a law student.. He enjoys guiding families through the legal process and helping them receive compensation from the parties responsible for injuring them.

I was born and raised in the Houston area.  I left Houston for 4 years to attend college at UT in Austin and then got back as soon as I could.  My parents taught me at a very young age to fight for the little guy.  They taught me the values of respect, hard work, and ethics.. When I decided to go to law school, I chose a school that prides itself on advocacy and litigation skills.  I knew that I wanted to be in the courtroom.  I did not want to be a transactional attorney so I enrolled at South Texas College of Law in downtown Houston, one of the finest law schools for advocacy in the country.  While at South Texas, I participated in several moot court and mock trial competitions and served on the Board of Advocates.. I was very fortunate to begin my legal career working for Howard Nations, one of the preeminent plaintiff attorneys in the country.  Working with Mr. Nations, I obtained invaluable knowledge and experience working on very complex personal injury and wrongful death cases, including automotive products liability, 18-wheeler collisions, serious motor vehicle collisions, industrial accidents, as well as commercial and contractual disputes.. I always knew I wanted to have my own law firm so, after several years of practice with Mr. Nations, I partnered with my law school buddy, Chad Points, to form Denena & Points, PC in 2003.  Since that time, the firm has focused its practice on representing individuals, families, and business entities in complex personal injury and commercial disputes.  We have successfully represented clients against major corporations and insurance companies such as Ford Motor Company, Daimler Chrysler, General Motors, Firestone, Reliant Energy, Bank One, ARE, Inc., Allstate, State Farm, Farmers, Progressive, Geico, and others.. I have obtained countless successful recoveries for my clients through settlements and trials.  Together with my law partner, We have achieved favorable results in cases involving catastrophic 18-wheeler collisions, serious car, motorcycle, and truck collisions, defective and dangerous products, including vehicles, vehicle components, and children’s toys, maritime and Jones Act injuries, and general personal injury, wrongful death, and commercial matters.  Chad and I have represented thousands of clients over our careers.. I am Board Certified in Personal Injury Trial Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization. This honor is achieved by less than 2% of the licensed attorneys in Texas.  To become Board Certified, I had to demonstrate an extensive knowledge of personal injury trial law through my education, experience, and substantial involvement in a wide variety of personal injury matters including auto wrecks, truck wrecks, motorcycle wrecks, and defective products.  I had to sit as lead counsel on several cases that were tried to a jury verdict.  I had to be evaluated by my peers, including attorneys with whom I have worked, opposing attorneys, and judges.  Lastly, I had to pass a day-long written examination administered by the Board.   To maintain my Certification, I have to attend personal injury continuing legal education courses to stay current on all of the latest trends and cases involving personal injury trial law.. I have been recognized by H Texas Magazine as a Professional on the Fast Track.  I have published "PowerSurfing The Web: The Internet as a Research Tool for Personal Injury Lawyers," Advanced Personal Injury Course State Bar of Texas 1997 and “Demonstrative Evidence Predicates,”  Ultimate Trial Notebook, State Bar of Texas Annual Convention 2000 and have spoken on a variety of internet and evidence topics for the State Bar of Texas.  I have also submitted a brief to the Texas Supreme Court on the applicability of the hospital peer review privilege.. Together with my beautiful wife, Andrea, we have three wonderful children.  They are a handful and keep us very busy at home.  Andrea is also a licensed attorney, but she chose to temporarily retire from the practice of law when our first child was born so she could devote herself to raising our children.  Her temporary retirement has lasted ten years now, but I could not be happier with her decision.  I have coached my children's sports teams from baseball to basketball and football and thoroughly enjoy working with all kids.. Recently I fought for my neighborhood against the homeowners association's attempt to wrongfully limit the association's liability if an individual was injured or killed at our community pool.  The association tried to require all homeowners to sign a waiver of liability before granting access to the pool for the summer.  I was successful in convincing the association to table the discussion.  As a reward, I was nominated to serve on the pool committee to oversee all community pool operations.  I served 3 years on the committee.. Andrea and I are active members of First United Methodist Church of Pearland and have participated in adult bible studies to strengthen our faith.  Our children have all gone through the Methodist preschol program and Andrea has taught Vacation Bible School for the past several summers.. I am licensed to practice in all state courts in Texas and in the United States District Courts for the Southern and Northern Districts.  I am a member of the Texas Trial Lawyers Association, the Attorneys Information Exchange Group, and the American Association for Justice.

I learned the values of responsibility and a hard work ethic from a young age.  Growing up in the small, north Texas town of Sherman, I worked to help support my mom and two younger brothers since the seventh grade.  I know what it's like when the deck is stacked against you, but I also know the value of pulling together - and the importance of getting a helping hand.  I went from being a paper boy to wanting to be a lawyer at about that same time, when my mom got cleaned out in my parent's divorce. She didn't have the legal help she needed and the system didn't treat her fairly.My Mom continued to work hard and gave my two brothers and me a great upbringing. I worked hard, played football, studied as best I could, and had the greatest buddies a guy could ever have.  But I always remembered the sting of being overpowered and that made me keep an eye out for the little guy and I had a soft spot for those who weren't as fortunate as me.  From day one of my career I have worked as a lawyer for people who have been unfairly victimized - good folks injured by unsafe products, by careless citizens and employers. Always have, always will.Before law school, I graduated from Austin College with a Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy. Austin College was great with the best thing being it is where I met my wife and made lifelong friends. In addition to the heavy work load I was active in politics on campus and athletics. I worked throughout college. I worked as a cook, waiter and bartender in restaurants. I also drove 18 wheelers for Mayflower moving company all over the country during the summer. I maintain my CDL and have first-hand knowledge of the trucking industry having actually driven an 18 wheeler over the road.I earned my law degree from South Texas College of Law. During law school, I gained admission to the Law Review and held the position of Assistant Editor in Chief. STCL has the best courtroom advocacy skills team in the country. Year in and year out it is ranked at the top in this category. For two years I was a member of the vaunted STCL moot court team during law school, competing in tournaments around the country. In addition to arguing as an advocate in the competitions I was always the brief writer for my teams. My briefs were awarded "best brief" awards in moot court tournaments twice. During my third year of law school, I was awarded the Distinguished Service Award as recognition of my accomplishments in the advocacy program.Right out of law school I began my career at a major Houston personal injury litigation firm. I worked on cases involving unsafe cars, trucks and vans and 18 wheeler wrecks. The firm was great but I wanted to have a say in all of the decisions. So when I was 32, my law partner, Tony Denena and I formed Denena & Points, PC. Since then, I have tried several more injury cases to verdict. I have taken on cases against major corporations such as General Motors Corporation, Ford Motor Company, Suzuki, Toyota, Chrysler, Firestone, Bridgestone, Cooper Tires, Goodyear, Dunlop Tire, Hankook Tire, TRW, Takata, Autoliv, Alcoa, and others on behalf of families all over Texas, in several federal courts in Texas and in seven other states. Also, I have handled to resolution hundreds of other cases like car wrecks, truck wrecks, and injuries in stores and on business properties. These are the types of cases Tony and I have a passion for and continue to aggressively pursue on behalf of our clients.In addition to this practical experience handling a wide variety of cases, I have written extensively on issues related to expert testimony admission, automotive products liability, accident reconstruction, toxic torts, and multi-district litigation.For the past five consecutive years I have been named a "Rising Star" in personal injury litigation as printed in Texas Monthly magazine. This honor is granted to only 2.5% of attorneys in Texas under the age of 40.I have been with my beautiful and brilliant wife Jenifer since 1993. Jenifer is also an attorney and practiced for six years after graduating law school from the University of Texas. We have three wonderful young children - two boys ages 7 and 5 and little spark plug of a girl who is 2. Family is so important to me and I spend as much time as I can with my wife and children. Currently I am coaching soccer and flag football and try to coach everything I have the time to coach with my boys. Something tells me that my daughter will be just as interested in athletics as they are. Jenifer and I both do our best to work in the community. Jenifer is the treasurer for the elementary school PTA and I serve on a committee with our homeowners' association. Somehow Jenifer juggles her massive role as great mother and wife, gives time to our community, still does some legal work on the side and has turned into a great guitar player. We are parishioners of Sacred Heart Catholic Church.I am licensed to practice law in the state courts of Texas and the United States District Courts in the Southern, Western, Northern and Eastern Districts of Texas. I have served as counsel in California, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Florida, Kentucky, Maryland and Colorado as well. I am a member of the American League of Justice (ALJ), the Attorneys Information Exchange Group (AIEG), the Texas Bar Association, The Texas Trial Lawyers Association (TTLA), and the Houston Trial Lawyers Association.

I have been a registered patent attorney based in Houston, Texas for over 10 years. I handle matters related to patents, trademarks, copyrights, and trade secrets such as applications, litigation, licensing, and non-disclosure agreements. I also regularly handle trials before the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB) including inter partes review (IPR), covered business method patent (CBM), and post-grant review (PGR) proceedings. In addition to Texas, I am also licensed to practice law in Louisiana, and I am Board Certified in Civil Appellate Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization.

I handle a wide variety of civil litigation matters in an aggressive, efficient, and effective manner. I have over 25 years of intensive court room experience as lead counsel and have successfully tried to verdict over 125 lawsuits in many counties in Texas.. I will meet and communicate with clients throughout the litigation to explain what is going on and what will go on in the future,  as we near resolution. The client is always apprised of case activities in regular written summary reports and verbally as well.. I handle cases involving personal injury, professional liability, business disputes, breach of contracts, torts, wrongful death, and insurance disputes.

I am an immigrant from Monterrey Mexico and I know firsthand through my clients' experiences the difficulties of obtaining legal status. We are more than just a law firm, we are your advocate to represent you and do all we can to grant you relief and legal status.

I am an attorney who is invested in the outcome of your case, period.  I am results oriented and am ready to listen and defend you.  Too often I believe other lawyers forget what this is really about. You.  I am here to protect you not only now, but for the future you can attain.. I have been practicing for over 20 years and also have extensive judicial experience.  I am currently an Associate Judge in Pearland and also in the City of Roman Forest.  I speak Spanish.

Doug Elliott has more than 25 years of experience in intellectual property litigation, including patent, trademark, copyright and trade secret litigation cases. His practice is dedicated primarily to patent litigation, particularly representing small and medium-sized companies. He has represented a number of patent owners on a contingent-fee basis, resulting in more than $5 million in recoveries for clients. He joined Polasek, Quisenberry & Errington LLP as a partner in 2011.. Elliott’s patent practice has included freedom-to-operate opinions based on non-infringement and invalidity. In 2000, he conducted a due diligence investigation and rendered opinions directed to a biotechnology patent portfolio, resulting in an initial public offering exceeding $80 million.. As an attorney registered to practice before the United States Patent and Trademark Office, Elliott also has extensive experience in patent procurement, including preparing and prosecuting applications filed in the United States Patent and Trademark Office and in foreign countries. His has applied for and secured federal registration of trademarks and service marks, as well as represented clients in trademark opposition proceedings in the United States Patent and Trademark Office. His practice has covered a wide range of technologies, including welding, gas turbines, medical payment systems, website designs, credit card processing, seismic processing, oilfield chemicals, drilling techniques, polymers, catalysts, high speed cable modems, caskets, bicycles, filters, semiconductors and various aspects of biotechnology, including monoclonal antibodies, stents and prosthetics. His clients include domestic, foreign and international companies.​. Doug Elliott has a J.D from the University of Tulsa College of Law and a B.S. in Chemical Engineering from the University of Tulsa. He is bilingual in Spanish.. He has been honored with the American Jurisprudence Award in Constitutional Law and Administrative Law, and by the Order of Barristers and College of the State Bar.. He is admitted to all Texas courts, the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, the U.S. District Court for the Eastern and Southern Districts of Texas, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit, and the Court of Federal Claims.. He is a member of the American Bar Association, the American Intellectual Property Law Association, the Houston Bar Association, the Houston Intellectual Property Law Association, the Intellectual Property Owners Association, the State Bar of Texas and the University of Tulsa, College of Law Alumni Association.. His publications and speaking engagements include: "Start with a strong trademark when branding a technology," Houston Bar Journal, Week of November 7-13, 2008; "Opinion Letters and Risk Management For Businesses With Patented Technology,” Executive Legal  Adviser, September/October 2007); "Ensuring Your E-Discovery Procedures are in Compliance with the New Rules,” (E-Discovery: Applying the New FRCP Changes, National Business Institute, August 17, 2007); "Offshore Activities and U.S. Patents," Executive Legal Advisor, July/August 2006; "BlackBerry still on life support as legal battle continues to rage," Houston Business Journal, Week of February 10-16, 2006; "Festo Shows Value of Carefully Drafted Patent Claims,” Texas Lawyer, June 3, 2002; "Trademarks,” Intellectual Property Institute, South Texas College of Law (1998); "Intellectual Property Basics (Patents, Trademarks, Copyrights and Trade Secrets),” Sponsored by Northeast Harris County Bar Association (1997); "Confidentiality Agreements and Other Intellectual Property Issues,” Advanced Oil and Gas Short Course, Sponsored by the University of Houston Law Foundation (Houston and Dallas, 1997); and "Patent, Trademark and Copyright Law: The Basics,” Corporate Partnership and Business Law Institute, Sponsored by the University of Houston Law Foundation (Houston and Dallas, 1996).

Dionne Press has been a criminal defense attorney for over 25 years in Harris County.  She has handled thousands of cases.  She is experienced in every area of Criminal law, including misdemeanors, felonies, and appeals.  Call for a free consultation.

David M. Minces has practiced law for 22 years and has been Board Certified in Labor and Employment Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization since 2007. Much of his practice is devoted to handling employment litigation matters from the case investigation stage through oral argument before appellate courts. Mr. Minces has a history of successfully representing clients in state and federal trial courts and appellate courts.. In addition to his employment law experience, Mr. Minces has represented clients in lawsuits involving allegations of fraud, defamation, medical/dental malpractice, product liability, construction defects, premises liability, negligence resulting in personal injury and other general litigation.. To protect clients’ interests, Mr. Minces routinely helps them find proactive solutions to personnel problems in order to avoid litigation. Mr. Minces also gives presentations to business professionals on labor and employment law issues. Before founding his law firm, Mr. Minces was special counsel in the Houston office of Adams and Reese LLP (among the largest 200 law firms in the United States) and a co-founder of two other law firms.

COMPETENCE, COMPASSION and COMMITMENT. =======. After 25  years of practicing law, I can truly say -- without hesitating -- that I love what I do for a living!  Working with people who are often voiceless and/or powerless against ill-intentioned companies brings me joy.

Born and raised in New Orleans, Louisiana before moving to Houston, Texas in 1980.  I am a proud graduate of Xavier University Preparatory High School, University of New Orleans, Lakefront and South Texas College of Law.  My affliations include Delta Sigma Theta Sorority and Phi Delta Phi Legal Fraternity.. My husband and I have been married for 35 years and proudly the parents of 2 adult sons.  My favorite passtime is listening to live bands and hanging out with my dog, Deena.  As an attorney, I have the respect of my peers and the judicial system as being ethical and well prepared.  I'm excited to become your defense attorney!