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Joe Bill Whittenburg brings over a decade of experience in corporate law, specializing in supporting public company legal departments with their SEC reporting obligations. He works seamlessly with accounting and human resources teams, utilizing tools like Excel, Workiva, and ActiveDisclosure to streamline reporting processes. Beyond SEC compliance, Mr. Whittenburg advises companies on stock and incentive plan administration and handles a variety of corporate matters, including entity formation, mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, capital formation, equity ownership changes, corporate secretary functions, and dissolution.. Mr. Whittenburg’s career began in public accounting as an auditor, followed by practicing real estate law, providing him with a well-rounded perspective on financial and legal matters. His diverse professional background enables him to offer tailored, results-driven solutions to meet the unique needs of his clients. Known for his collaborative approach and attention to detail, Mr. Whittenburg is a trusted partner for businesses navigating complex legal and corporate challenges.

Joaquin Alfonso Rodriguez is passionate about helping clients reach a just and equitable resolution to their personal injuries claims.  Joaquin’s practice is focused on the representation of personal injury Plaintiffs, particularly in 18-Wheeler Accident, Wrongful Death, Catastrophic Injury and Products Liability cases.. Before beginning his legal career, Joaquin earned his Bachelor of Science in Human Resources Development from Texas A&M University, in College Station, Texas.  During his undergraduate studies, Joaquin interned at the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Cancer Survivorship Department, studying performance improvement. After graduating from Texas A&M University, Joaquin attended South Texas College of Law, where he earned his Doctorate of Jurisprudence.  Prior to beginning his law practice, Joaquin had a judicial internship in the 165th District Court of Harris County, Texas, under the Honorable Josefina Rendon.. Joaquin is a native of Missouri City, Texas. He is committed to serving the Houston community and is active in a variety of charitable, civic, political and professional affairs in the Houston area.. Joaquin proudly serves in a leadership capacity for the Omega Delta Phi Fraternity, Inc. – Houston Alumni Association, and through this organization has participated in numerous community service events.

Jim M. Perdue, Jr. is a partner in Perdue & Kidd, with a national practice focusing on trying lawsuits, from cases involving defective medical products and pharmaceutical liability claims to catastrophic injuries of all types.

Jessica is a tough, passionate, fearless trial attorney with a longstanding commitment to representing clients in their family law matters involving divorce, custody, child support, parental rights, and property division. Jessica understands litigation can be a difficult and an overwhelming time and strives to provide high quality representation and guidance to each client from the time a case is initiated to final trial.. Jessica discovered her passion for the law in 2008 while serving as a summer intern at the Bexar County Justice Center in their Family Violence Unit, where she prepared witnesses, police officers and crime victims for trial. She then enrolled in the Thurgood Marshall School of Law where she discovered her desire to become a trial lawyer advocate for families and children.. Jessica focused on her passion for litigation at the Harris County Attorney’s Office, Protective Services Division, while she obtained her law degree. After graduating, Jessica continued to practice family law and gained extensive trial and litigation experience. She has successfully represented individuals and families in countless contested trials, hearings, and mediations.

Jerry Boone serves clients in both the Cypress and River Oaks offices. His practice focuses on family law, estate planning, probate, and civil litigation. Jerry holds a B.S. in Political Science from Texas Southern University (2004) and earned his J.D. from Southern University Law Center in 2012. He is licensed to practice in Texas, with additional admissions to the U.S. District Court (2013) and the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals (2019). A native of Houston, Jerry has also lived in Dallas, New Orleans, and Baton Rouge.. He enjoys playing poker and golf, gardening, and spending time with his wife and two children. Jerry is deeply passionate about addressing food insecurity and volunteers with local food shelters. An interesting fact: he was once a cartoonist for his college newspaper.

Jennifer Hasley is a well-known and respected Texas ethics attorney. Her statewide trial practice focuses on civil litigation, State Bar of Texas attorney grievance and disciplinary issues, and a broad range of professional liability and legal malpractice claims involving negligence, breach of fiduciary duty, breach of contract, fraud and other deceptive practices.. Jennifer is Board Certified in Civil Trial Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization.  She is a Past-President of the Houston Bar Association (2021-22), recognized by Thomson Reuters as a Texas Super Lawyer in Professsional Liability and a Top Texas Woman Attorney, and the 2022 recipient of the Texas Bar College Jim Bowmer Professionalism Award. She is a frequent speaker on legal ethics and professionalism.. , , ,

Jennifer Bennett, armed with a background in English and Law and well-versed in accounting, is the editing, accounting, and administrative arm of the Bennett & Bennett legal duo. Born and raised in the Houston suburbs, Jennifer Bennett proudly graduated from Dulles High School in Sugar Land, Texas. She earned her bachelor's degree in English from the University of Houston, and later continued her education at the University of Houston Law Center, where she not only received her law degree but also kindled a romantic relationship with Mark Bennett. Jennifer also dedicated her time to studying accounting at the University of Houston, specifically focusing on its application in defending financial-crimes cases. Today, Jennifer employs her writing acumen to craft motions and briefs for Bennett & Bennett, while her accounting proficiency is put to work in handling white-collar cases. Her innate common sense and deep understanding of human behavior contribute significantly to formulating the most promising defense strategies for the firm's clients.

Jelena Kovacevic earned her bachelor’s degree in Finance from Southern Methodist University in 2006 and her Juris Doctor, cum laude, from Texas Tech University in 2009.  She was admitted to the State Bar of Texas inNovember 2009.. Jelena's practice is devoted to all areas of family law.  She assists clients through complex divorce matters, high asset property division and contested custody litigation.  Jelena is client focused and understands that each case, like each client, is different.  Her approach is to provide every client with personalized attention throughout each step of the case.. Along with her trial experience, Jelena is trained in the area of collaborative law.  Whether in the conference room or the courtroom, she is able to guide her clients through all of the challenges that present themselves during the process.

Jeffery Vaughan is the founder of Vaughan Legal Trial Team in Houston, Texas. An accomplished personal injury lawyer with more than 20 years of experience, he has personally handled many successful injury claims and mass torts against major product manufacturers, national corporations, and powerful insurance companies. He is a fierce advocate for his clients and has recovered more than $100 million in compensation on their behalf.After beginning his legal career representing Fortune 500 companies and other large entities, Jeffery Vaughan founded Vaughan Legal Trial Team in 2003 with the goal of helping those harmed by defective products and the negligence of others. He has represented clients in every U.S. state and is a member of the invitation-only Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum, as well as the Texas Trial Lawyers Association and the American Association for Justice. In his free time, Jeffery Vaughan enjoys spending time with his wife and three children, fishing, grilling, and being outdoors.

Jeff Avery is an attorney at Doyle LLP in Houston, Texas and specialized in the areas of maritime, insurance bad faith, and personal injury.  Jeff graduated from UCLA school of law and is licensed to practice law in Texas and California.  Since joining Doyle LLP, Jeff has worked on a litany of admiralty and maritime cases throughout the country.  In his free time, Jeff enjoys spending time with his wife and one-year-old daughter, attending Grace Bible Church in Houston, Texas, and watching the San Francisco Giants and the Fresno State Bulldogs

Jedediah D. (“Jed”) Moffett is originally from Amarillo, Texas. Jed attended McMurry University in Abilene, Texas where he received his bachelor’s degree in 2000. In 2005, Jed earned his Doctor of Jurisprudence from South Texas College of Law Houston and was licensed to practice law in the State of Texas that same year. Jed is admitted to practice law in state district courts in Texas and the United States District Court – Southern District of Texas. Jed is a member of the Houston Bar Association, Family Law Section, the State Bar of Texas, American Bar Association, and the Houston Young Lawyers Association. Jed has been recognized on multiple occasions in Texas Monthly Magazine, Super Lawyers – Rising Stars Edition, and has been a guest speaker at South Texas College of Law.. Jed’s practice focuses primarily on litigation of contested Family Law cases involving divorce, division of property, complex assets and estates, and contested custody cases. Jed has significant experience representing clients in highly litigated cases involving all areas of Family Law including high net worth estates, complex assets, and significantly contested custody cases. Since establishing the Firm in 2006, Jed has built a reputation as a quality Houston family law attorney, zealous advocate and an honest and trusted adviser to his clients.

Jeanne Caldwell McDowell
Attorney at Law


Practice Areas: Family Law(100%); Divorce; Child Support; Child Custody; Adoption Law.

Admitted: 1993, Texas

Law School: South Texas College of Law, J.D., 1993

College: Texas A & M University, B.A., 1983

Member: Houston Bar Association; State Bar of Texas (Member, Family Law Section); Texas Trial Lawyers Association.

Biography: Fellow: Texas Family Law Foundation.

Languages: Spanish.

Jason Luong, a distinguished criminal defense attorney in Houston, Texas, is renowned for his unique blend of experience as a former criminal district court judge and Harris County prosecutor. His in-depth understanding of the criminal justice system, informed by years of handling a wide range of complex felony and misdemeanor cases, equips him to provide superior legal representation. Recognized as a Top Lawyer in Houston and a Rising Star, Jason specializes in areas such as DWI, drug offenses, white-collar crimes, sex offenses, and assault charges, including aggravated assault with a deadly weapon. His approach to defense is aggressive and client-centered, focusing on tailored strategies to achieve the best outcomes. Jason's law office is committed to excellence, offering comprehensive legal services from initial consultation to courtroom advocacy. His expertise in trial law and strategic case preparation ensures clients receive robust defense. Jason's understanding of both sides of the courtroom benefits his clients with unique insights and effective defense tactics. He prioritizes personalized attention to each case, ensuring clients receive dedicated support and expert legal guidance. Jason Luong is the top criminal defense lawyer with proven experience and deep legal knowledge. Contact his office for a free consultation in Houston.

Jason is one of the nation's top trial lawyers for one reason: when he represents a client, he's all in. No matter how tough the fight. No matter how big the challenge. When it matters most, he's there for people who have been wronged. He takes every case personally, treating each client like family while he fights to rebuild their lives.. When people need to win, they call Jason. He's won several verdicts and settlements worth more than $100 million, dozens of results worth more than $10 million, and more than 200 results worth $1 million or more. In total, he's secured billions for his clients with victories in all 50 states. In a testament to his effectiveness in court, Jason has been asked to work on the nation's toughest cases by over 200 firms and attorneys.. He's won historic victories for injured children against major pharmaceutical companies, verdicts that have set a precedent for future pharmaceutical cases. Jason represented families who lost their husbands and fathers to the sinking of the El Fargo cargo ship. After the Deepwater Horizon explosion, Jason was the top representative of those injured in the blast.. In all, Jason has helped tens of thousands of people get the results they deserve.. Jason also regularly receives the legal profession's highest honors. He has been recognized by multiple prestigious publications for many years running, including the Best Lawyers in America®, Super Lawyers®, Top 40 Under 40, and others. At the top of these honors, Jason regards his inclusion as a member of the Inner Circle of Advocates as his highest achievement. The Inner Circle is a list of the leading lawyers in the nation, as membership extends to only 100 trial attorneys in the U.S. Jason was selected before the age of 40, crowning him the youngest member of this elite organization.. Jason is married to Kisha Itkin, President and Owner of Theorem Vineyards. Together, with their children, the Itkins are active members and proud supporters of the Houston community. They support many causes individually and through the Arnold & Itkin Foundation.

Jason E. Payne is a highly accomplished personal injury lawyer and founder of Payne Law Firm. With an office in Charlotte, North Carolina, Payne Law Firm provides comprehensive personal injury representation to victims of serious accidents. Attorney Payne is a native of Port Arthur, Texas and earned his legal degree from the University of Houston Law Center in 2002. He has largely focused his legal practice on personal injury litigation and has also represented numerous Fortune 500 clients in various legal proceedings. In addition to his legal practice, he has served as a consultant to numerous small businesses and elected officials.Attorney Payne is licensed to practice law in Texas, New York, and North Carolina. In Texas, he is Board Certified in Personal Injury Trial Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization, a distinction held by only a very small percentage of all practicing attorneys. He has also been selected for inclusion in the Texas Super Lawyers® and Super Lawyers® Rising Stars lists.

Jana R. McCreary has been  an attorney for over seventeen years, a career move she made after working for over a decade with adults and children with intellectual disabilities and mental illness.. Graduating summa cum laude with her Juris Doctor in 2002, Jana spent three years as an attorney with the Court of Appeals for the Fifth District of Texas at Dallas while also earning her Masters of Laws from SMU Dedman School of Law.  After leaving the court, Jana transitioned to academia and taught law for eight years, in Texas, Tennessee, and then Florida.. In early 2014, sparked with a passion for providing personalized estate planning services for clients, Jana became licensed to practice law in Florida in order to open McCreary Law Office there. In 2019, after limiting her practice to Florida clients for five years, Jana decided to return to her Texas roots to be closer to family. She expanded her practice and opened her Houston, Texas office. Jana now maintains a office for McCreary Law Office in both Houston, Texas and Jacksonville, Florida.. Bringing a personal and dedicated approach to estate planning, elder law, and special needs planning, McCreary Law Office seeks to build trusted relationships with clients to provide guidance and advice in all aspects of estate planning, special needs planning, and long term care planning, working together with clients to create individualized, focused plans that strive to provide peace of mind, protection of assets, and assurance for loved ones.

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. Wade Bainum has over a decade of experience representing thousands of individuals charged with a wide variety of federal crimes including, among others, money laundering offenses, firearms trafficking offenses, drug trafficking offenses, white collar offenses, and public corruption offenses. His background as a state prosecutor, police officer, private practice civil and criminal defense attorney, and assistant federal defender gives him a unique perspective of criminal law and a complete skill set that enables him to aggressively defend his clients. He is proficient on a professional level in Spanish and PortugueseMr. Bainum earned his Bachelor of Arts in History from Kansas State University and his Juris Doctor degree from the University of Kansas. He is licensed to represent clients in federal courts in Texas and Kansas, as well as with the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals.Since his graduation from law school, Mr. Bainum has focused on criminal and civil litigation. He began his career as a state prosecutor in Kansas and then went into private practice as a criminal defense attorney. In 2004, Mr. Bainum accepted a position with the Federal Public Defender for the Southern District of Texas. He remained in this position until 2013 when he left to open his own practice. Admissions:State Bar of TexasState Bar of KansasUnited States District Court, Southern District of TexasUnited States District Court, Eastern District of TexasUnited States District Court, District of KansasUnited States Court of Appeals, Fifth CircuitEducation:Juris Doctor, University of Kansas School of Law, 1997London Law Consortium, Florida State University London Study Center, 1996Bachelor of Arts (History), Kansas State University, 1993Professional Associations:Harris County Criminal Lawyers AssociationNational Criminal Defense Lawyers Association

J. Shannon Cavers is a seasoned attorney at Laura Dale & Associates, P.C. in Houston, Texas. She focuses her practice on helping individuals and families with family law matters.. Shannon graduated from Sam Houston State University with a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and Government. She then graduated at the top of her class from South Texas College of Law where she earned her Juris Doctorate degree. Throughout her legal career, Shannon has handled cases involving civil litigation and health care liability claims; however, her passion is in family law. She is a certified family law mediator through the Texas Mediator Credentialing Association and is a parenting facilitator and coordinator.. Shannon is a long-time member of the Texas Bar College, an organization for judges, lawyers, and paralegals to enhance professional skills. She is also a member of several legal associations including the American Bar Association, State Bar of Texas, and the Burta Rhoads Raborn Family Law Inn of Court, and the Houston Bar Association where she served as a Co-Chair of the Continuing Legal Education Committee and the Alternative Dispute Resolution Section.. Of her work, clients describe her as “honest,” “hard working,” and an attorney that is “amazing at walking her clients through difficult experiences.”

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.

I was born and raised in the Houston area, and left to attend Texas Tech University in Lubbock, Texas. After graduating with a degree in Political Science, I returned to Houston to attend law school at South Texas College of Law.. During law school, I held an internship with the Harris County Public Defender's Office, and found that my heart and passion lay in defending people and their freedom. Just after becoming licensed as an attorney, I started my own law practice focusing on criminal defense.. Shortly thereafter, I was one of ten young attorneys selected by the Harris County Public Defender's Office to participate in the Future Appointed Counsel Training Program, a pilot program designed to train young defense attorneys. Through that program I was afforded the opportunity to train with Gideon's Promise and their faculty consisting of some of the best public defenders and defense attorneys from across the nation.

It is important to me to provide my clients quality legal counsel and services to help protect them and their families in divorce and other family disputes. I try to form close relationships with my clients and I personally work every case from start to finish. I take time and care to understand your needs and develop a plan to best protect the rights of you and your loved ones.. I am a native Houstonian and the sole practitioner of my firm. I have been admitted to the State Bar of Texas to practice law since 2011. I am a graduate of The Thurgood Marshall School of Law in Houston, TX. Prior to receiving my law degree, I attended The University of North Texas, where I received my bachelor’s degree in business marketing.. If you have a legal issue, please do not hesitate to call to schedule a consultation.

Israel Garcia was born and raised in Austin, Texas.  Israel attended law school in Houston and began establishing his roots here when he decided to stay and establish his own law firm.  Israel now has deep roots in the Houston community.  Israel is the Democrat Nominee for Justice of the Peace, Pct. 5, Pos. 1 in Houston, Harris County, Texas.  Israel will be on the general election ballot in November 03, 2020 and will make history when he wins by being the first Hispanic - American Justice of the Peace in Pct. 5, Pos. 1.. For over two decades of representing clients, Israel has earned a reputation as an aggresive advocate committed to achieving successful outcomes for his clients.  Israel utilizes his meticulous preparation, proactive approach and courtroom acumen in cases involving personal injury and commercial litigation.. Israel is known and respected in the legal and local communities. Let Israel guide you to a resolution that best reflects your needs and wishes.. Call for your consultation today.

In Real Life I am blessed to be the devoted husband of one, father of four, grandfather of ten, and confidant of my trusty companion, Sammie, an energetic 5 year old Cocker Spaniel "rescue" who agrees with me on almost everything . Married to the former Joann Worley of Houston, Texas in 1956, I have spent my entire adult life in Houston except for sojourns to Texas A&M University for an education, and the University of Texas Law School to "learn a trade." Along the way I have been privileged to play college and semi professional baseball, sing with the Houston Grand Opera, ride tens of thousands of miles on a motorcycle deep into Mexico (long before motorcycles were cool), own a motorcycle dealership, conduct The Houston Symphony Orchestra, be a church choir director and bail bondsman, all while managing to persuade my bride of all these years to continue to be patient with me. This eclectic journey has taught me how truly unique each client, and that client's values, really are. Collaborative practice allows me to honor the uniqueness of each client, while serving as an advocate, counselor and guide during perilous times in their lives.. I believe that "the family" is the single most important entity in our culture, and in our time. I was drawn to family law because of its' potential to truly make a difference in the lives of individual clients and help strengthen that institution in direct and positive ways at the same time. This,to me, is an awesome opportunity to leave the world a little better than you found it, one family at a time.. I hope that 58 years of marriage, 53 years in the practice of law, and 30 consecutive years inclusion in Best Lawyers of America suggests that, God willing, I will be here when you need me, and can be counted on to provide thoughtful and understanding counsel as well as passionate advocacy for those things you feel are most important.

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.