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Rand Mintzer is a criminal attorney based in Houston who has been practicing law in Harris and the surrounding counties for over 30 years. The greater majority of his practice is criminal defense. In addition, he accepts a small number of select personal injury cases. His work with personal injury law firm as a young lawyer helped him build a strong foundation of medical knowledge. A background in medical expertise affords Attorney Rand Mintzer with a significant advantage in handling criminal cases as well. As an avid long distance runner for over 30 years he has exceptional principles of strength and endurance ensuring every case whether it’s a DWI, assault or even murder is seen through to the end.

Ralph P. Manginello was born in New York but moved to Texas when he was five years old. He grew up in the Memorial area attending Hunters Creek Elementary, Awty International School, and Memorial High School. He graduated with honors from Cheshire Academy in Cheshire, Connecticut where he received numerous awards and accolades including Junior Varsity MVP in basketball and lacrosse as well as senior art award from one of his favorite teachers, Mr. Brown. He was the starting point guard on the school’s 1989 New England Prep School championship team and will be inducted into the Cheshire Academy Hall of Fame in 2021.. He received his bachelor’s degree in journalism from the University of Texas and went on to graduate from the South Texas College of Law in Houston, Texas. He has been a practicing attorney since 1998 and opened his own personal injury law firm in 2001.. Ralph is happily married to Kelly Hunsicker, they have three beautiful children together: RJ, Maverick, and Mia. Ralph enjoys family time, basketball, golf, running, working out, the beach, and pursuing his dreams. He has a passion for helping people and started Attorney911 to make sure people suffering from a legal emergency received immediate, aggressive, and professional help from someone they could trust.

Railroads have a long history in the U.S.. And the people who work for railroads are the salt-of-the-earth kind of people who helped build this country.But when those working on the railroads – or any kind of manual labor – suffer an injury, they’re often left out to dry by the very organizations that promise to protect them.. My goal, and the goal of our team at Roven Camp, is to offer injured workers a chance to stand up for themselves and ultimately lead to a safer workforce.

Rachel's focus in every case is on the client: she listens to determine her client's goals, then devises straight-forward strategies to achieve cleint success.. Rachel's interest in family law began with an internship at the Office of the Attorney General, Child Support Division, while she pursued her undergraduate decree from Trinity University. At South Texas College of Law, Rachel continued to follow her interest in family law.. Rachel added labor and employment law to her legal practice when she began working with Judith Sadler, a partner at Diggs & Sadler where Rachel works. Rachel is Board Certified in Labor & Employment Law. Rachel has represented plaintiffs and defendants in matters involving the Fair Labor Standards Act, the Americans with Disabilties Act, the Age Discrimination Act, Title VII actions, the Family Medical Leave Act, and numerous other labor and employment disputes.. Rachel currently splits her practice between family law and labor and employment law.

Rachel de Cordova practices in the areas of tort, commercial, maritime, and energy litigation with a special emphasis in handling complex, commercial litigation; premises, product and toxic tort litigation; and maritime litigation. She served as national maritime counsel for one of the country’s largest oil refiners and marketers where she handled all maritime related litigation, as well as regulatory matters before government bodies overseeing pilot and port tariffs and the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission. She also handled personal injury suits in Texas and Louisiana as well as advised her client regarding indemnity, defense and additional insured provisions to comply with Texas state law.. Her practice also includes the defense and investigation of claims resulting from oilfield and maritime catastrophic incidents under the Oil Pollution Act of 1990, including handling the settlement of all major refinery and vessel detention claims in the EAGLE OTOME oil spill. Ms. de Cordova defends vessel owners and operators from claims arising under the Jones Act, the Longshore and Harbor Workers’ Compensation Act and the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act.. Ms. de Cordova joined Phelps from the Texas based litigation firm Royston, Rayzor, Vickery & Williams, LLP.

Rachaelle Reynolds & Associates, PLLC., represents individuals, businesses, and organizations in both civil and criminal matters with a focus on business disputes, healthcare corporate compliance and professional licensing board investigations. Our firm’s business clients range from start-up entrepreneurs to large-size businesses. We counsel professionals, licensed healthcare providers in private practice and academic settings, including representation in proceedings before licensing boards and regulatory agencies. From the first notification of a licensing board or regulatory agency investigation, we provide straight talk and counsel through the entire investigation and disciplinary process, to resolution.  Our firm’s practice is centered in Houston; however, we have an established footprint throughout the State of Texas, serving clients whose operations have global reach.  We are committed to providing our clients with the highest quality legal representation and counsel. This means constantly updating our legal skills, developing process improvements and maintaining the best available technology and resources. Most importantly, it means listening to our clients, getting to know them, understanding their needs, and collaborating with them to achieve their goals. We have strong relationships with the vast majority of our clients, and most of our new clients come to us through referrals from people who have confidence in us. Due to the breadth and depth of our experience, we are able to provide clients assistance in most, if not all, legal matters.  With our history in the community, all members of the firm are proud to participate in civic and community affairs, as well as local, state, and national bar association activities.

Priscilla is passionate about justice. She is committed to getting the best outcome for her clients.

Prior to founding Hernandez Sunosky, LLP, Jimmy worked as an insurance defense lawyer for nearly two decades. He represented clients ranging from individuals and doctors to Fortune 500 Companies who were insured by the largest insurance companies and syndicates in the world. During that time, he gained in-depth knowledge of defense strategies and tactics used by insurance companies to minimize, and sometimes eliminate, claims of those injured as a result of the actions of others. This experience allows him to identify unique legal defenses and build a strong case for his injured clients to tell their story. He has the knowledge to anticipate what the insurance company will do and how they will assess and value a case. He uses his experience to apply pressure to force insurance companies to compensate his clients fairly and fully. If settlement is not possible, he uses his trial experience to educate a jury on how his client was wronged.. Jimmy’s work as an attorney has led him to receive many awards, including receiving an AV® Preeminent™ Rating from Martindale-Hubbell®. AV® Preeminent™ Rated attorneys “demonstrate that a lawyer has earned the highest rating available for their legal ability and professional ethics,” according to Martindale-Hubbell®. Jimmy has also received recognition as America’s Top 100 Civil Defense Litigators (Southern Texas), Who’s Who in American Law, Houston’s Top Lawyers by H Texas magazine, and Texas Super Lawyer by Law & Politics and Texas Monthly. No more than 5% of Texas attorneys are named to the Texas Super Lawyer list each year.. Jimmy has worked hard his entire life. He immigrated to the United States with his widowed mother and two siblings when he was three years old. His mother had an elementary-level education and spoke limited English. She worked multiple jobs as a janitor to provide opportunities for Jimmy and his siblings. At a young age, Jimmy would work alongside his mother helping clean the same school and church he attended. Throughout high school, Jimmy continued to work to help his family. It was normal for him to work during school nights, often beginning a shift when most people were already asleep. He brought the same work ethic to college. While at Texas Tech University, Jimmy worked as a warehouse worker, forklift driver and cook, not only to pay for school, but to live. Despite his busy work and class schedule, he was President of a student organization and a member of the Texas Tech Powerlifting team, winning two individual drug-free national collegiate powerlifting championships.. After earning a Bachelor of Science degree from Texas Tech University, Jimmy worked several jobs while attending graduate school at the University of North Texas. He worked in construction, as a medical assistant, research assistant and even as a janitor cleaning doctors’ offices. He received a Master of Science degree and briefly worked in the nursing home industry before pursuing his law studies at South Texas College of Law Houston. He worked through law school and was mentored by very skilled and experienced lawyers who allowed him to participate in trials as a law student.. Jimmy is truly grateful for his upbringing and the values instilled in him by his mother. Jimmy relies upon this life-long work ethic and life experiences in his work as an attorney representing injured people. He understands injuries and losses caused by others can cause struggles and hardships in one’s life. As he has done his entire life, he works tirelessly to provide the best representation to his clients to maximize their recovery.

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Philip H. Hilder is the National co-chair of the ABA White Collar Crime Committee (CJS); co-chair of the ABA National Institute on Securities Fraud, and practices white collar criminal defense and related litigation.  He is the former attorney- in-charge of the U.S. Department of Justice Organized Crime Strike Force (Houston Field Office) and an assistant U.S. attorney in the Southern District of Texas with the Presidential Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Force.  Mr. Hilder was appointed by the Mayor of Houston to serve on the Independent Police Oversight Board (2011-current).  Mr. Hilder previously served as president and criminal chair of the Houston Chapter of the Federal Bar Association.  He is recognized by Texas Monthly as a Super Lawyer (10 years) and is AV rated Preeminent by Martindale Hubbell.  Mr. Hilder is a frequent legal commentator on criminal cases for television, print, and radio, and a graduate of Boston College Law School.. Hilder & Associates, P.C., provides a comprehensive range of legal services for individuals, corporate officers, businesses, and legal and financial professionals. Our Houston attorneys focus on white collar criminal defense matters, related complex civil and administrative litigation, corporate compliance programs, grand jury investigations, attorney grievance defense, Qui-Tam false claims, whistleblower representation, internal corporate investigations, trials, and related parallel administrative and civil litigation and appeals.. Our Houston legal services also include preventative compliance programs for our corporate clientele. The programs are individually tailored to the specific needs of the corporation for maximum effectiveness. Hilder & Associates, P.C., has crafted compliance programs to deter violations of mortgage and bank fraud, FCPA violations, health care fraud, antitrust and theft. In addition, we conduct internal investigations to detect possible criminal violations made at the request of our corporate clients.. If you or your company is under investigation, charged or indicted for federal or state crimes, or you want to insure future compliance, contact Hilder & Associates, P.C., for more information or to schedule an appointment with an experienced Houston white collar criminal defense lawyer.

Phil Griffis obtained his first jury verdict in 1990, when he convinced a jury that a customer’s fall at his client’s store did not cause the customer’s aspiration pneumonia and stroke. In the years since he has continued to win in courtrooms across the State of Texas.. A fifth generation Texan, Phil Griffis was born in Austin in the sixties. In 1985, he received his degree from Baylor University, majoring in Finance. Believing he would eventually practice corporate law, he entered Baylor Law School. The corporate law plan did not last long. Fortunately, the answer was across the hall, in the school’s Practice Court, a trial advocacy program ranked by U.S. News & World Report as one of the best in the nation.. Following graduation in 1988, Mr. Griffis went to work for Mills, Shirley, L.L.P., the oldest continuous law firm in the State of Texas. The firm was, quite simply, loaded with stellar trial lawyers. Learning from them, and accepting the faith they placed in him, Mr. Griffis began trying, and winning, jury trials.. Mr. Griffis worked for a downtown Houston law firm from 1992 through 2008. During that time, he attended the National Institute of Trial Advocacy’s (NITA) ten-day program in trial advocacy. In courtrooms across Texas, he tried over 50 jury trials and arbitrations, winning the vast majority of those that reached a decision. He briefed and argued over fifteen appeals. He became board certified, by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization, in both Civil Trial Law and Personal Injury Trial Law. He was also certified as a Civil Trial Specialist by the National Board of Trial Advocacy.. When not representing his clients, Mr. Griffis spends his time with his wife, Cindy, and his sons. He is an avid surfer and triathlete, who completed Ironman Texas in 2015. His interest in the law also extends to the preservation of the Texas coast, bays and wildlife.

PERSONAL INJURY LAWYER DEDICATED TO HELPING PEOPLE IN TEXAS. When people are hurt in life-changing accidents, they need an attorney who won’t back down from a challenge. No matter how challenging the fight, Ali Shah is prepared to put everything into getting his client's successful results. Ali works tirelessly to obtain the best results and recovery for his clients who are often facing adversity after an accident or because of the negligence of others.Ali devotes his practice to clients in need of legal services across a broad range of case types related to personal injury and other injury law matters, including motor vehicle crashes, trucking accidents, defective products, dog attacks, dangerous premises, and railroad and maritime accidents. Ali represents and advocates for his clients at all stages of the personal injury process.. THERE WHEN CLIENTS NEED HIM MOST. Ali received his Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology from the University of Houston-Downtown. During that time, he was engaged in research and clinical workshops. This experience led Ali to understand the primary barrier to effective counseling and representation is a lack of understanding about the overall process, leading to a lack of trust. Ali enjoys helping clients at every step of the personal injury process, taking proactive measures to break down cases into a step-by-step process to make sure clients understand what is happening along the way. Ali stays in constant contact with clients, so they feel more secure about their cases. Ali is always only a phone call or email away, as he believes effective communication is the key to success. Ali will be there when clients need him.Education:. • University of Houston-Downtown, B.S. Psychology• Texas Southern University School of Law, Juris Doctorate. Licensure:. • State Bar of Texas (2018). Professional:. • Collaborative Personal Injury Lawyers• Academy of Mediators• Society of Family Lawyers• National Academy of Family Law Attorneys• National Academy of Personal Injury Attorneys• National Association of Personal Injury Lawyers• Association of Personal Injury Lawyers. Accolades & Awards:. • Texas Southern University Law Journal Editor• Texas Southern University Law Dean’s Elite Scholarship• Thomson Reuters Led Counsel Verification, Family Law, 2020• National Association of Family Law Attorneys Top 10 Under 40, 2020. Presentations/Articles:. • Do I need a Personal Injury Lawyer? (Blog, 2021)• The Top Five Most Dangerous Highways in Houston (Blog, 2021)• Dangerous Products: Product Liability and Theories of Liability (Blog, 2021)• Preexisting Conditions in a Personal Injury Claim (Blog, 2021)• Truck Accident Injury Cases in Houston (Blog, 2021)• Astroworld Music Festival in Houston: Wrongful Death Lawsuits (Blog, 2021)• Tort Law in Texas: Property and Physical Injury (Blog, 2021)• Rear-End Accidents: Myths and The Truth about Lability (Blog, 2021)• Houston Injury Accidents Involving Uber and Lyft (Blog, 2021)• How to raise or lower Child Support (Video Blog, 2021)• Community Property (Video Blog, 2020)• Visitation Rights (Video Blog, 2020)• Mediation: Preparing your client for Mediation (ZOOM Seminar Presentation, 2020). FAMILY LAW. Ali Shah also devotes his practice to clients in need of legal services related to divorce and other family law matters. His practice includes representation of clients at all stages of the legal separation or divorce process, including pre-divorce planning, informal and formal settlement negotiations, court-ordered mediation, divorce litigation in court, and post-divorce enforcement. In addition, he has helped many clients overcome the challenging legal issues related to property distribution, financial support, and parental rights.. He remains actively involved in his community through pro bono work and is deeply dedicated to providing legal services to the less fortunate. Ali is also actively involved in family law cases generated by Child Protective Services (CPS).. Ali understands the primary barrier to effective counseling is a lack of understanding of the overall process, which can lead to a lack of trust. He takes proactive measures to be sure that all of his clients understand exactly what’s happening in language and terms they can understand. Ali’s legal experience and unquestionable ethics led him to receive Lead Counsel Verification in Family Law in 2020 from Thomson Reuters. He was named Top 10 Under 40 by the National Association of Family Law Attorneys (NFLA).. ___________________________. Practice Areas:. -Personal Injury-Divorce-Temporary Orders-Enforcement-Modifications-Family Law-Asset Protection & Business Planning. Personal injury: 30%. Dedicated to protecting the rights of injury victims in the greater Houston area. Knowing that being injured in an accident is an overwhelming experience, I offer each client first-rate legal representation.. Family law areas of practice:. Divorce and separationWhether you have a highly contested divorce or you are agreeing to separate, we work tirelessly to protect your interests and your future. From divorce mediation to litigated divorces, to the unique aspects of high net worth divorce, we can help.. Child support: 15%When you need to establish child support for your children; to increase the child support amount; terminate child support; or apply to continue child support (post 19), we are here to help you.. Child custody: 15%Safeguarding your time with your children is of paramount importance. We help you with all aspects of child custody and parenting time, from establishing initial custody through to changing parenting time or enforcing your parental rights. Family: 10%Your family law matter can leave you feeling vulnerable and exposed. We safeguard your future in all areas of New Jersey family law, including: child custody, divorce, alimony, child support, adoption, LGBT family law, domestic violence & mediation.. Alimony: 5%You need a fair settlement in your divorce. Whether you are establishing spousal support at the time of your divorce, or you need to increase, decrease, or terminate alimony, we can help.. Adoption: 5%Choosing to adopt a child can be such a joyous occasion, both for you and the child. The process of adopting a child, however, can be difficult to navigate. We are here to walk you through the whole process.. Marriage and prenuptials: 5%Deciding to get married is an exciting time, but when you have children from a previous relationship, or significant assets, or a family business, you need to establish clear stipulations that safeguard everyone in your life. Talk to us, we can help.. Uncontested divorce: 5%Uncontested divorce is a potentially lower cost and quicker alternative to a litigated divorce. Talk to us about whether an uncontested divorce, or other lower-conflict options, such as mediation, could be right for you.. Domestic violence: 5%When you need help with a domestic violence situation such as a temporary restraining order or a final restraining order, we can safeguard your future. You can get out, you can get temporary child support and spousal support, and you can get safe.. Child abuse: 5%When you have a CPS family law matter, you need a strong advocate in your corner. We work diligently to safeguard your parental rights and have your child's best interests at heart.

Personal Injury Attorneys in Houston, Texas30 Years of Experience Helping People in Texas Recover and Reclaim Their Lives After Injury Accidents.We Take Care of All Out of Pocket Expenses and Medical Costs.No Fees or Expense to You Unless We Win Your Case.. Ronald DeSimone and Donald DeSimone are attorneys practicing law in personal injury cases since 1986. During that time they have handled thousands of auto accident cases and hundreds of premises liability cases in which they were successful in obtaining millions of dollars in settlements for satisfied clients, many of whom have been represented for more than one accident.. DeSimone also has many families in which they have represented all members of the family in different and sometimes the same accident. DeSimone Law office has filed many lawsuits on behalf of their clients and have 30 years of trial experience over hundreds of trials.. DeSimone Law office is one of the few, if not only, law firms in Houston that will help clients with rental cars and transportation when their car has been rendered not drivable by an auto accident.. Clients have access to both attorneys through email and text. All clients are provided with the attorneys cell phones and can text for an update on their case at any time. DeSimone Law Office strives to provide the absolute best service to their clients.. Ronald DeSimone graduated from the University of Florida with a chemistry degree in 1984. He entered the University of Houston Law Center the following fall and graduated in 1987.. Ronald received his license to practice law in Texas that same year. Continuing his education, he obtained his Masters in Business Administration in 1996 from Rice University.. LinkedIn Logo

Paula Goodhart is a highly respected former criminal court judge, defense attorney and prosecutor. Paula has practiced criminal law for 25 years. Most recently, Paula was the award-winning judge of Harris County Criminal Court at Law #1 where she served the citizens of Harris County for more than 8 years and presided over more than 200 jury trials and 35,000 criminal cases. While a judge, Paula was twice awarded the highest rating for overall excellence in the misdemeanor courts by both prosecutor and defense attorney members of the Houston Bar Association. She was awarded the 2017 Texas Center for the Judiciary Faculty of the Year award for teaching judges statewide.. Paula began her criminal law career at the Harris County District Attorneys office while still in law school in 1991 and later served as an Assistant District Attorney for nearly 14 years. While at the District Attorney’s Office Paula Goodhart served in many capacities, including District Court chief in the Felony Trial Bureau, the Public Integrity Division of the Governmental Affairs Bureau and the Major Offenders Division of the Special Crimes Bureau. While serving as an Assistant District Attorney, Paula won several awards and taught criminal law at the Houston Police Department, Harris County Sheriff’s Department, Pasadena Police Department, Houston Fire Department and the Harris County Fire Marshall’s Office.. After her career as a prosecutor, Paula took her talent, skills and experience gained from years of investigating, evaluating and trying criminal cases and began a career as criminal defense attorney. While practicing criminal defense, she zealously represented individuals charged with a variety of crimes such as murder, aggravated sexual assault, white collar fraud, driving while intoxicated, drug trafficking, and more. She also successfully represented multiple clients (including police officers and executives) who were under criminal investigation and kept them from being charged with a crime by presenting evidence showing the accusations were meritless. Paula Goodhart has tried over 100 jury trials—from capital murder to driving while intoxicated—as both a prosecutor and defense attorney.. Paula Goodhart graduated with honors from the University of Texas and received her law degree from the University of Houston. Paula has earned respect from the criminal justice community including opponents, peers and the judiciary and has an extensive network of colleagues throughout the state upon whose expertise and experience she can rely to assist her clients.. If you or anyone you know is facing a legal crisis or tragedy, contact Paula Goodhart for representation you can trust.

Paul Doyle is not afraid to take on the most challenging cases in the criminal arena. Whether the case is in federal or state court, Paul will defend his client with energy and passion. As you can see by reviewing the results page on this site, Paul is no stranger to success. Many of Paul's clients are successful professionals who have high expectations. Paul embraces expectations and appreciates the unique challenge that each case provides. Paul is known as somebody who will get to the point and will address key issues head on.. Paul's client list includes doctors, lawyers, engineers, professional baseball players, professional basketball players and professional football players. Many of Paul's clients prefer their cases to be handled in a private and efficient manner.. Paul was a prosecutor for 7 years and finished his career as a Major Offender/Special Crimes prosecutor. As a Special Crimes prosecutor, Paul worked directly with law enforcement as their cases were being investigated. Through this experience, Paul was privy to the most innovative techniques used by law enforcement to solve crimes. The knowledge gained by working directly with law enforcement gives Paul the ability to dissect investigations and determine how best to defend a charge. There are two sides to every story/case, the law enforcement version and the version of the person who is being accused. Prosecutors are typically only provided the law enforcement version and it is not until charges are filed that the government is able to receive the "whole" truth. As you can see on Paul's results page, there are many cases that should never have been filed.. Prior to Special Crimes/Major Offenders, Paul was assigned to felony and misdemeanor courts and was tasked with handling the cases that randomly fell into his court. Paul also tried cases as a prosecutor, was involved in the hiring of new prosecutors, and supervised a division of more than 45 prosecutors. This experience gives Paul the insight and ability to present his client's defense in the most favorable light. Many times, prosecutors don't choose the cases they have to prosecute, they are just assigned the case.. Most prosecutors are overworked and do not have the time to do the work that should have been completed by the law enforcement agency that handled the investigation. Paul knows what work needs to be done to shed light on the entire story. As you can see by Paul's results, he also knows how to present his client's story in a manner that is compelling to the individual prosecuting the case.. At a very young age, Paul knew he wanted to be a trial lawyer. Paul’s father was a trial lawyer who would regularly take Paul to the courthouse to meet judges and watch trial. Knowing this at an early age allowed Paul to insure he would have the educational foundation to be the best. He graduated from Rice University with numerous academic and athletic honors and then received his law degree from the University of Texas School of Law, one of the nation’s finest.. Once Paul is hired, the client is represented by Paul. Paul believes communication is essential in the successful resolution of a case. Paul makes it a point to be available and to answer any concerns a client has. While many lawyers have large case loads, Paul maintains a small volume of cases to insure his clients receive the individual treatment they deserve.

Paul Danziger is a dedicated advocate for mesothelioma victims nationwide and the founding partner of Danziger & De Llano, LLP, a Houston-based law firm specializing in Mesothelioma and Asbestos litigation. With over 30 years of experience, Paul has helped recover nearly $2 billion in settlements for individuals suffering from asbestos-related illnesses, including mesothelioma and lung cancer.. The firm is committed to assisting those affected by mesothelioma and can often secure compensation for clients in as little as 60 days, often without the need to file a lawsuit. In addition to his work in mesothelioma cases, Paul leads one of the nation’s largest asbestos-focused law firms, offering unmatched expertise and personalized representation.. His efforts have been featured in major publications such as The New York Times, The Boston Globe, and CNN. Notably, one of Paul’s cases inspired the film Puncture, starring Chris Evans, for which Paul co-wrote the screenplay to expose corruption in the medical supply industry. If you are in need of legal representation in a mesothelioma or other complex litigation case, Mr. Danziger and his team at Danziger & Dellano offer a free consultation to discuss your options. Contact them today to schedule an appointment.

Patrick Daniel is the founder and principal of Patrick Daniel Law, a personal injury law firm in Houston, Texas. Patrick has been recognized by Louisiana Super Lawyers – "Rising Stars" as well as Louisiana Lawyers – "Top 40 Under 40.". Patrick was recognized as one of the "Top 10 Best Attorneys 2019" by the American Institute of Personal Injury Attorneys.. Patrick is an active member of the Texas State, Wisconsin State Bar and Louisiana State Bar as well as various other professional organizations including the Million Dollar Advocates Forum.

Partner, Tobias A. Cole, began his law practice as a defense attorney defending large multi-national corporations. Most of his work involved industrial and commercial personal injury matters. In 2005, he switched sides and began working exclusively for injured individuals and their families. Mr. Cole's practice includes catastrophic injury and wrongful death cases of all types. He also focuses heavily on discrimination, employment and medical malpractice issues. In 1990, Mr. Cole was injured in a diving accident that left him completely paralyzed from the neck down. This unique perspective has led him to focus and develop a clientele with catastrophic injuries, including, paralysis, head injuries, and amputations. His first hand knowledge of the challenges of people with disabilities and their families helps him not only provide excellent legal advice, but also guidance as they learn to live with life altering conditions. Mr. Cole is Board Certified in Personal Injury Trial Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization. A distinction less than two percent of attorneys in Texas have obtained. This honor requires the individual to demonstrate a high proficiency in trial work.Mr. Cole earned his law degree from the University of Houston Law Center in 1998. He received his MBA in Finance that same year. He graduated with honors from the Bauer College of Business at the University of Houston in 1995.He has two children, Gage and Parker.

Over an exemplary 25 year career, Brent C. Perry has distinguished himself as a skilled litigator. His wealth of experience has helped clients in a wide range of business and legal matters solve complex issues.. Mr. Perry attended the University of Chicago Law School and graduated in 1989, after which he served as a law clerk for the U.S. District Judge Ricardo Hinojosa in Texas. Mr. Perry then joined Baker Botts, LLP in 1990 and Bracewell & Giuliania, LLP in 1993. This gave Mr. Perry valuable hands-on experience that propelled him further in his career. He became a partner at Zummo, Mitchell & Perry, LLP in 1997 where he worked until 2004 when he established the Law Office of Brent Perry, PC. In 2015, Mr. Perry joined Robert R. Burford to establish Burford Perry LLP.. As a trial lawyer, Mr. Perry has obtained multi-million dollar settlements and verdicts in commercial litigation. He settled a minority shareholder’s suit in 2015 for over $3 million after the Texas Supreme Court sharply limited shareholder oppression actions, and obtained and collected on a $4.5 million judgment in 2012 against a major Korean shipbuilder for failure to pay commissions on contracts to build LNG carriers.. Mr. Perry also has a successful record as an appellate attorney where he has achieved desired results for clients in many of his appeals. His successes include a published option affirming the $4.5 million judgment in Ikanco Inc . v . DSME and an opinion reversing a judgment against his client in MSMTBR Inc. v .  Mid-Atlantic Finance Co. when he was hired post trial.

Over a career that spans three decades, Mr. Hawash has represented both plaintiffs and defendants in a variety of commercial disputes, including those arising out of professional malpractice, breach of contract, deceptive trade practices, insurance coverage, insurance bad faith, and other general business disputes. Licensed to practice law in all courts throughout Texas, Mr. Hawash has frequently been admitted pro hac vice by the bar associations of many other states.. As a certified mediator and trained early dispute resolution professional, Mr. Hawash is often engaged as a neutral to aid parties in finding fair and economical solutions to disputes outside of the courtroom, typically with a massive savings of time, energy and expense. Mr. Hawash can serve as a neutral in both traditional and dynamic mediation, as an early dispute resolution professional using the EDR Institute protocols, and as a Texas Department of Insurance selected mediator using the Out-of-Network Claim Dispute Resolution process.. In addition to traditional court cases, Mr. Hawash also handles arbitrations brought under the American Arbitration Association (AAA), Judicial Arbitration & Mediation Services (JAMS) and International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) rules.

Outside of the office, I enjoy spending time with my wife and 3 children.  I look forward to getting time to hunt, often at our family ranch, and attending sporting events.

Our law firm is dedicated to serving the needs of clients by providing the highest level of commitment, experience and professionalism to achieve successful results. We assist families in time of transition whether that be by divorce or the seeking of custody of a child, modifications, enforcements and pre & post nuptial agreements. Please click on our Practice Areas for a more detailed list of the matters that we handle.. When hiring an attorney, you should always feel comfortable and confident with your ultimate choice. That is why we promise that you can always talk directly to one of our lawyers. The office will strive to keep you completely informed as your case progresses. You will be involved with all decisions affecting your case.. James R. Hedlesten. Education. B.S. Criminal Justice, Southwest Texas State University (1998). Texas Southern University – Thurgood Marshall School of Law. Juris Doctorate, 2001. Admitted to the Bar. State Bar of Texas -- 2002. Areas of Practice. Divorce; Child Custody Litigation; Enforcement of Court Orders; Modification of Prior Court Orders; Father’s Rights; Grandparents’ Rights; Child Support and Visitation; Premarital and Marital Property Agreements; Community Property Division; Complex Division of Marital Assets. Memberships. American Bar Association, Houston Bar Association, Member of Family Law Section and Fort Bend County Bar Association. American Inns of Court and Burta Rhoads Raborn Family Law Inns of Court. Biography. In 2002, James earned his law degree at Texas Southern University’s School of Law. James handles all types of family cases. James is licensed to practice in both Federal and State District Courts. James has had casses all over Texas, but works primairly in Harris, Galveston, Brazoria, Montgomery and Fort Bend counties.

Our law firm is a bold, powerful force for the individuals, families and groups of common interest that we represent. Our team is highly credentialed and tailored to succeed so that ultimately we can make a meaningful difference for those who place their trust in Doyle LLP Trial Lawyers.. From Mike Doyle’s proven trial record to Patrick Dennis’ deep knowledge of insurance law and case-building strategy, we have justified confidence in what our law firm can accomplish on your behalf.

Our clients are well-informed every step of the way as we take a surgical approach to solve a problem or otherwise attain a favorable outcome.