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Lindsey Lewis, was born and raised in Houston, Texas. After receiving her undergraduate degree from Texas A&M University in May of 2011, she returned home to earn her Juris Doctorate from South Texas College of Law Houston in May 2014. Since that time, Lindsey has helped hundreds of clients navigate their family law matters. Lindsey understands that litigating a family law dispute is one of the most difficult experiences in a person's life. Lindsey works tirelessly to help reduce that stress and get the best resolution for her clients both in the courtroom and in their personal life.

Leslie enjoys zealously advocating for her client’s rights. Leslie started her legal career as a prosecutor at the Galveston County District Attorney’s Office. She began working there as an intern in 2012 and ultimately left the DA’s office as a felony prosecutor. During her time at the DA’s office, Leslie was able to prosecute hundreds of cases ranging from misdemeanor drug charges all the way to serious aggravated felony offenses. Leslie has tried a multitude of cases in front of both Judges and Juries with favorable outcomes.. Leslie was raised in Friendswood, Texas. After graduating from high school, she attended the University of Texas at Tyler where she received a bachelor’s degree in business management. After college, Leslie attended South Texas College of Law where she received her J.D. in 2015. Leslie was admitted to the Texas State Bar in 2015 and has enjoyed practicing law every day since.

Leroy Scott, Ph.D., Esq., is the principal attorney at Texas Law Doctor, where he leverages more than ten years of experience to represent individuals in personal injury matters. With a proven record in cases involving vehicle accidents, premises liability, and medical malpractice, Dr. Scott is passionate about advocating for those wrongfully injured. He leads with a client-focused philosophy, ensuring each individual receives thorough, transparent guidance and zealous representation throughout their case. Although he does not practice medicine, Dr. Scott collaborates with a network of skilled experts to build compelling cases and drive positive outcomes. His commitment to personalized service, integrity, and results has made Texas Law Doctor a trusted choice for injured clients seeking justice and recovery.

Leneice D. Parker graduated from South Texas College of Law. Leneice primarily focuses on family law and personal injury litigation and settlements, but has experience handling an array of legal matters including child support  and custody, divorce, estate planning, and personal injury.  Attorney Parker's approach is to handle every case with care and Leneice strongly believes in the golden rule "do unto others as you would have them do unto you." With Leneice Parker fighting for you, your case is sure to be handled with understanding, honesty and integrity.

LeNatria Jurist is a real estate and business law attorney with extensive experience representing clients in a variety of real property and business-related matters throughout Texas and New Mexico, including, but not limited to, property acquisitions and divestitures, commercial and secured transactions, mortgage lending, title resolution, business formations, contract disputes, creditors' rights, and bankruptcy. She takes a pragmatic and business-conscious approach to offering superior legal services at affordable prices. Serving property owners and investors, entrepreneurs, and small businesses, she makes it her mission to aid in asset protection and business success. Call today for a free consultation -.

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Lauren E. Waddell's practice focuses exclusively on family law issues including divorce litigation, custody issues, property division, marital agreements, paternity actions, child support, modification actions, and enforcement of prior orders. Ms. Waddell is Board Certified in Family Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization and a Fellow of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers and International Academy of Family Lawyers. She is licensed to practice law in Texas state courts, as well as in federal courts before the Southern District of Texas, the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals, and the U.S. Supreme Court.. Ms. Waddell is actively involved in leadership for legal and local community organizations. She has served as the Chair of the Houston Bar Association, Family Law Section; the President of Texas Women Lawyers; and the President of the Association of Women Attorneys - Houston. Ms. Waddell is a Fellow of the Houston Bar Foundation and the Texas Bar Foundation. She is a member of both the Gulf Coast Family Law Specialists and the Texas Academy of Family Law Specialists. Ms. Waddell currently serves on the Board of Directors for Baylor Women’s Network- Houston; the Board of Directors for The Orange Show Center for Visionary Arts; and as a Captain on the Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo Youth Horse Show Committee.. Lauren E. Waddell has been recognized by Texas Monthly Magazine as a “Super Lawyer” (2013-2019), "Top 50 Women Texas Super Lawyers" (2017-2019), and "Top 100 Houston Super Lawyers" (2017-2019). She has also been recognized by the “Best Lawyers” publication (2016-2019); by the H Texas Magazine as a “Top Lawyer” (2010-2019); and by the Houstonia Magazine as a “Top Lawyer” (2013-2019).

Laura Franco is more than an attorney, she is an advocate for struggling parents & spouses who need a voice during their time of vulnerability and distress.. Practicing law since 2005, Laura Franco is an attorney who is a mother of 3 young children understanding the stress and anxiety that can accompany a parent who is seeking to protect his or her child. She has had firsthand experience in modifying a child custody order, divorce, and dealing with difficult legal suits that can arise from such situations.. Ms. Franco strives in protecting her clients and their children from parental alienation, physical & emotional abuse and spousal neglect. She is very passionate in helping individuals protect their children and wellbeing. With a team player attitude and supportive staff, Laura is confident in achieving the goal of making any family matters a successful and virtually painless process.. At the Law Office of Laura Franco, we are in the business of giving back to the community, providing advice and knowledge in the family law, and respect to our clients sensitive situation. Your goal becomes our goal and we are here to provide all of your options whether big or small, to insure you’re getting the best results for the future

Laura focuses her practice on commercial and complex litigation.  She has successfully tried cases to jury verdict and prosecuted appeals before federal and state courts in Texas.  Laura’s practice encompasses a wide variety of commercial and civil matters ranging from contract to fraud disputes.  Laura is also a Certified Mediator and has mediated attorneys’ fees, construction contract, fiduciary duty, fraud, homeowners/condominium association, insurance, landlord-tenant, real estate, and tort disputes.. Laura is a former member of the Board of Directors of the Harris County dispute Resolution Center, which is a non-profit corporation sponsored by the Houston Bar Association and funded through Harris County, providing free alternative dispute resolution services to the resident of Harris County.  She is also a former Co-Chair of the Tomorrow’s Attorney Pipeline Program (TAPP), which is dedicated to increasing diversity in the legal profession by targeting diverse high school students and providing them concrete, motivating opportunities to learn about the law and begin planning for her law school education.  Laura also volunteers her time with a number of community service programs, including the Interprofessional Drug Education Alliance (IDEA), Meals on Wheels, and Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA).. Laura was associated with three national firms in the Houston area prior to founding The Coe Law Firm, PLLC.

Laura Dale is Board Certified in Family Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization. Her practice is concentrated in the area of family law involving high conflict divorce, high net worth property division, both domestic and foreign, property valuation, custody cases, international child abduction brought under The Hague Convention and complex multi-jurisdictional family law disputes. Ms. Dale is a Fellow of the International Academy of Family Lawyers and a USA Delegate on the Board of Governors of the organization. She also serves as Co-Chair of the USA Chapter Hague Committee, and as Chair of Hague Subcommittee on the International Protection of Children. She is fluent in French and provides support services in Spanish.. Laura is a certified mediator, a certified collaborative law attorney, and a certified parenting coordinator under the Texas parenting coordinator statute. She received her law degree from South Texas College of Law and is licensed by the Texas Supreme Court, and admitted to practice in the Supreme Court of the United States, the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals, the Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals, the Tenth Circuit Court of Appeals, the Texas Eastern District Court, the Texas Northern District Court, the Texas Southern District/Bankruptcy Court, the Texas Western Bankruptcy Court, and the Texas Western District Court.

L. M. Okoh-Brown has over eighteen (18) years legal experience handling difficult cases and cases turned down by other attorneys as hopeless.  With her superior educational background and fighting spirit she has won many cases on behalf of her clients.  She is fearless in her representation of her clients and will not stop fighting until the client says so.  Her background and experience in various business organizations also add to her unique skills as an attorney in helping her to understand complex business structures and help clients in the technical aspects of their case.. She is hardworking, driven and dedicated.  In addition to a law degree from Georgetown University in Washington, D.C.,  Attorney Okoh has a Bachelors of Science Degree in Accounting from the University of West Alabama (Magna Cum Laude); a Masters of Business Administration - concentration in Health Care Administration from Howard University in Washington, D.C. (Magna Cum Laude) and a Master of Laws Degree in Taxation from Georgetown Law University. She earned all of her degrees while raising a family and working part-time.  Her willingness to fight for her clients and commitment to anything she pursues is the thing that clients appreciate from her most.. PRACTICE AREAS:  ALL AREAS OF IMMIGRATION LAW AND FAMILY LAW... DISTINCTIONS, APPOINTMENTS & BAR MEMBERSHIPS:      American Bar Association           Family Law Section           General Practice, Small Firm Section        Litigation Section           Real Property, Probate & Trust Section        Young Lawyers Division          American Immigrations Lawyers Association (AILA). The Florida Bar     The Texas Bar. ADMITTED TO PRACTICE:. Texas. U.S. District Court - Texas   Florida    ALL IMMIGRATION COURTS NATIONWIDE. EDUCATION, HONORS & ACTIVITIES: Georgetown University Law Center, Washington, D.C.    Masters of Law (LLM) - Taxation - 2002      Who's Who Among American Law Students  - 2000 Edition. Georgetown University Law Center, Washington, D.C.   J.D. - 2000    Who's Who Among American Law Students - 1998 Edition   Women in Law as a 2nd Career. Howard University, Washington, D.C.   Masters in Business Administration (MBA) concentration: Health Care 1995    MBA Salutatorian Award (2nd in Class)   Beta Gamma Sigma National Business Honor Society    National Dean's List     Graduate Business Student Association    National MBA Association     American College of Healthcare Executives     National Association of Health Services Executives      National Association of Accountants. University of West Alabama, Livingston, AL    Bachelor of Science - Magna Cum Laude - Accounting, 1993    Graduated Top 4%    Ranked 1st in Major     Presidents List     National Deans List      Cardinal Key Honor Society     Estelles Scholar's Award for Top Academic Performance      Alabama CPA's Accounting Achievement Award     Zeta Phi Beta Sorority    Accounting Club. 2010 National Association of Professional Women, WOMAN OF THE YEAR.

Kyle primarily represents individuals who have suffered serious injuries to their person or their property. He has represented a broad range of corporate and individual clients in insurance coverage disputes, commercial tort, breach of contract cases, and personal injury claims, in both state and federal courts.. His practice focuses on assisting individuals who have been injured on the job or in other types of accidents. Kyle represents individuals across a broad range of industries including, oil and gas, maritime and trucking. He also works for individuals who have been injured in car accidents, trucking accidents, tire tread accidents, industrial accidents, toxic exposure, and construction site and trenching accidents.. Kyle is a member of numerous professional and community associations and is dedicated to those organizations:. -Kyle currently serves as a member of the State Bar of Texas Disciplinary Committee.. -Kyle currently serves on the Board of Directors of the Houston Trial Lawyers Association and is a member of American Association for Justice (AAJ).. -Kyle recently completed a three year term of aervice as a member of the Texas Trial Lawyer's Association - Board of Advocates.. -Kyle is devoted to the Texas Trial Lawyers Association, spending countless hours defending and protecting the rights of Texans who might otherwise be denied justice.  Each legislative session, Kyle donates his personal time and funds to advocate for the rights of injured Texans.. -Kyle sits on the Board of Directors of Volunteer Houston.  For 40 years, Volunteer Houston has been the city's sole recruiting and referral service connecting volunteers to a broad spectrum of diverse nonprofit organizations. Over the past two years these efforts have resulted in the mobilization of 71,000 volunteers who have helped transform lives and create lasting change throughout Houston, Harris County and seven surrounding counties. The work done by Volunteer Houston inspires other nonprofits to think big, develop more engaging volunteer opportunities, and accelerates the success of our nonprofit community.. -Kyle also serves on the Advisory Board of the Houston Arboretum and Nature Center. The Arboretum is a 155-acre nature sanctuary located in Houston’s Memorial Park and dedicated to providing nature education and facilities for the children of Texas.. Kyle is a devoted husband to his wife, Mary, and doting father of their daughters, Katherine “Etta”  and Hollis.. Prior to licensure as an attorney, Kyle interned at the Harris County District Attorney’s Office and in Harris County Probate Court Number One as an intern to the Honorable Russell Austin.. Kyle practiced primarily as a defense lawyer until 2007. Kyle represented some of the world’s largest shipping and maritime service companies, as well as a variety of companies engaged in oil and gas exploration. Kyle also had the opportunity to defend a variety of small local businesses in construction accidents, premises cases, and industrial accidents.. In the Fall of 2007, Kyle, with longtime friend, Shane McClelland, founded Herbert & McClelland, LLP. The firm started in Kyle’s dining room and moved into proper offices a couple of weeks later. Kyle is dedicated to the practice of law and finds immense pride in the growth of this firm and the results obtained for his clients.. Kyle is a member of the Houston and American Bar Associations, and is licensed to practice law in Texas. He is also admitted to practice before the United States District Courts for the Southern, Eastern and Western Districts of Texas.. After receiving a bachelor’s degree in history from the University of Texas at Austin, Kyle earned his juris doctorate from South Texas College of Law in Houston, Texas.. Should you have any questions, please contact Kyle via telephone or email. He would be happy to speak with you.

Kyle Findley represents plaintiffs in business, offshore, land contamination, and serious personal injury cases. He played a key role in helping gulf coast residents recover from the devastating effects of Deepwater Horizon disaster and BP oil spill.. Kyle is a sixth generation Texan. After graduating high school in Tyler, Kyle attended the University of Texas in Austin, where he received a Bachelor of Arts in government with business foundations, achieving university honors during his tenure.. Before law school, Kyle worked for a national commercial real estate firm where he specialized in investment sales, representing institutions and high net worth individuals. There he gained invaluable negotiation experience, while also closing one of the largest transactions within his company.. Although he enjoyed his success in the real estate industry, it did not offer him the personal fulfillment he desired. Kyle wanted to improve people's lives instead of their property, so he followed in his father's footsteps and became a lawyer.. During law school, Kyle participated and was a finalist in mock trial tournaments, moot court competitions, and arbitration competitions. He also worked as a law clerk at Arnold & Itkin LLP. He wanted to clerk at the firm because its unparalleled success in litigation is widely recognized throughout the legal community. After clerking for the firm throughout law school, he continued on as an attorney after graduation.. Kyle is also an active member of the Texas Trial Lawyers Association, American Bar Association, American Association for Justice, and the Houston Bar Association.

Kristin Tiller was born and raised in Houston, Texas. She attended Texas A&M University in College Station, Texas where she obtained her Bachelor of Business Administration degree in Finance in May 2005. Kristin received her Doctor of Jurisprudence from Oklahoma City University School of Law in May 2009 and was admitted to the State Bar of Texas that same year.  She is a member of the American Bar Association (Health Law Section member). She is also a committee member of the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo . Kristin practices primarily in the areas of transactional law, business law and health law.

Konstantin is an experienced lawyer with years of experience zealously advocating on his clients' behalf before State and Federal agencies and in the courts -- including a State Supreme Court.

Kim Hegwood is an Elder Law and Estate Planning Attorney based in Houston, Texas. Kim has been a practicing Attorney since she graduated from South Texas College of Law in 1996 and passed the Bar in 1997. After watching her grandparents struggle to maintain their independence as they grew older, trying to navigate the challenges of aging, and deal with the legal, financial, and emotional challenges that our loved ones face in their golden years, Kim dedicated her career to helping families preserve their dignity and protect their assets.. Kim started her own law firm in 1998 so she could practice law her way – with a focus on family. Kim is passionate about educating her clients, helping them choose legal strategies that will achieve their goals and help them age with security and dignity. As a mother of three, Kim enjoys spending most of her free time with her children and grandchildren when she is not volunteering at one of her favorite charities.. Kim’s practice focuses exclusively on Elder Law, Asset Protection, Estate Planning, Medicaid Crisis Planning, Probate, Guardianship, and Special Needs Planning. By witnessing what her grandparents endured, and with a growing number of Dementia diagnoses, Kim understands what her clients are going through and dedicates herself and her practice to treating each of her clients as if they were her own family. Kim takes pride in helping families after facing a diagnosis of Dementia to help avoid a costly guardianship process. Kim continues to expand her practice to better serve the needs of individuals throughout their golden years.. Between personal experiences and being a member of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys, Kim and the team at Your Legacy Legal Care™ have the experience and expertise to assist you and your family to ensure peace of mind and the utmost quality of life.

Kiernan “Kier” McAlpine is a distinguished trial attorney known for his relentless pursuit of justice for those injured by negligence. As a Houston native, Mr. McAlpine has spent his career fighting for clients’ rights, emphasizing evidence-based advocacy and courtroom excellence. He is among the elite 2% of Texas attorneys who are Board Certified in Personal Injury Trial Law. His extensive experience includes representing thousands of clients and leading over forty trials, highlighted by a $6,850,000 wrongful death verdict in 2022. Mr. McAlpine's educational achievements include graduating summa cum laude from Middlebury College and attaining his law degree from the University of Texas at Austin. An adept legal strategist, he has tackled complex cases, including involvement in the litigation following the Deepwater Horizon incident. As the founder of McAlpine Law Firm, Mr. McAlpine brings an “immersive” approach, utilizing technology, psychological insights, and strategic consultation to achieve client success. A member of the Texas Trial Lawyers Association Board of Directors, he also holds affiliations with the American Association for Justice and the Houston Trial Lawyers Association. Mr. McAlpine is committed to transparent communication and ethical conduct, ensuring that his clients receive the justice and compensation they deserve.

Kevin’s interest in law began during his military career, and blossomed while he served as a law enforcement officer. Those duties placed him in a position to help people whose lives were negatively impacted. The skills, knowledge, and experiences that he acquired during his previous careers inspired him to continue his service to others who experience tough times.. Kevin completed his legal studies at South Texas College of Law. He obtained his undergraduate degree from Wayland Baptist University, with a focus on fire sciences. While at South Texas College of Law, he was selected as an Officer for the Board of Advocates, the leadership component of the country’s most decorated courtroom advocacy program. He represented South Texas College of Law as a varsity advocate at national competitions, including:. Kevin is certified as a mediator. Kevin has been practicing since 2015 and his unique blend of experience and skill allow him to continue to aid people facing difficult situations in their lives. Kevin is also a veteran of the United States Air Force

Kevin Michaels graduated from the University of Houston Downtown Campus after serving in the United States Army where he received several decorations and awards. While working full time at a law firm, Kevin attended South Texas College of Law, graduating in May 1992. After graduation, Kevin practiced at this firm for over 5 1/2 years, focusing on consumer and commercial disputes, wrongful termination, medical malpractice, personal injury, premise liability and toxic tort cases. In July 1997, he joined a well-respected defense firm where his practice centered on commercial and civil litigation, personal injury defense, legal malpractice defense, insurance bad faith defense and general litigation involving a wide range of matters. Kevin opened his own practice in January 2000. Mr. Michaels is a certified mediator and qualified to mediate disputes under the Texas Alternative Dispute Resolution Procedures Act. He is also a Member of the Texas Mediator Credentialing Association in addition to being a member of National Arbitration and Mediation.. Mr. Michaels’ practice areas include commercial and civil litigation, including breach of contract, business disparagement, business fraud, and non-compete and non-disclosure clause litigation, business and transactional law, collections and creditor litigation, employment and insurance litigation, and commercial real estate to include multi-party funding, entity creation and 1031 exchanges. He has represented individuals, small businesses and corporations in litigation in state and federal district. Additionally, Mr. Michaels also acts as outside general counsel for several of his corporate clients.. Kevin has received an AV rating from Martindale-Hubbell, the highest rating available, as established by confidential opinions from members of the Bar, his peers. Kevin is licensed to practice in all state courts in Texas in addition to the federal district and bankruptcy courts in the Southern, Eastern and Northern Districts of Texas, the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals and the United States Supreme Court. He has represented a wide array of clients both in and out of Texas. Many of his clients come from referrals from other lawyers - colleagues, co-counsel or opposing counsel - a testament to the confidence the legal community has in his work and reputation. The clients come from a diverse background that includes business executives, real estate developers, other professionals, entrepreneurs, and partnerships and corporations of all sizes.

Kevin M. Baucom was born in Santa Anna, Texas. His father had just taken a job at the Amoco Refinery in Texas City in June 1966. Shortly after his birth, his entire family moved to the Galveston County area. He is the Founding Partner of Baucom Law, focusing on defending employees injured on the job in the Texas and Gulf Coast region. Kevin has extensive experience handling Defense Base Act claims. He has never lost a case that he tried before an Administrative Law Judge in the U.S. Department of Labor.Kevin is admitted to practice in all Texas state and Southern and Northern District of Texas - Federal Courts, and the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit. He is a member of the Texas State Bar Association. Kevin is certified in Workers’ Compensation by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization. He has tried more than 300 contested case hearings in every field office in Texas and has attended more than 1,200 benefit review conferences throughout the state. He has appeared in state and federal courts for hearings, jury and bench trials all over the state of Texas.Kevin’s first five years out of law school, he represented victims of medical malpractice claims. He helped to win more than $25,000, for clients. He has argued and won cases in district court in Harris County, Brazoria County, Brazos County, Victoria County, among others.When not working, Kevin is passionate about his family, live music, travel and photography.

Kevin is a hardworking, experienced, and aggressive personal injury trial lawyer, who has recovered significant verdicts and settlements for his clients, including the #1 largest accident verdict in Texas and several of the largest settlements in Texas.. He represents clients who were seriously injured or killed in trucking and bus crashes, offshore accidents and workplace accidents.

Kent Hanszen is triple Board Certified by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization -- Civil Trial Law, Residential Real Estate Law, and  Commercial Real Estate Law.  He also enjoys an AV "Preeminent" rating from Martindale-Hubbell's Peer Review Ratings. He brings a broad perspective to litigation, having worked for both large and small firms, as well as having developed his own practice. He specializes in real estate and business transactions and disputes, including contract negotiations and litigation, title matters, business owner issues, insurance coverage disputes, and employment and non-competition issues. Kent strives to provide his clients with practical solutions to their concerns, giving honest and candid information and analysis, enabling the client to make the best decision given their circumstances.. Kent earned his law degree from the University of Houston Law Center and a Bachelors degree in Business Administration from Texas A&M University. He is licensed to practice in all Texas State courts, the Federal Courts of the Southern , Eastern, Northern and Western Districts of Texas, and the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals. Kent has practiced before the courts in more than seventy counties in Texas and before numerous state courts of appeals. Kent has practiced in every federal district in Texas, the Western District of Oklahoma and the Southern District of New York. Kent also is a Certified Mediator through the A. A. White Institute associated with the University of Houston.Kent was born in Many, Louisiana and grew up in Carthage, a small town nestled among the piney woods of East Texas. Prior to entering law school, Kent utilized his business education while working for the defense contractor General Dynamics and subsequently as an auditor for NCNB Texas National Bank (now known as Bank of America).

Kelly Viktorin is deeply committed to helping clients through aggressive, diligent representation in matters involving serious personal injury and offshore accidents. She has successfully tried numerous cases and reached significant multi-million dollar settlements for her clients. Her experience includes automobile accidents, premises liability lawsuits, medical malpractice, defective drug cases, oil field accidents, commercial disputes, and maritime accidents. She is licensed in both Texas and Louisiana.. Kelly has been recognized as a Rising Star by Super Lawyers—an accolade awarded to only 2.5% of attorneys under forty and practicing for less than ten years. Houstonia Magazine, H-Texas Magazine, and others have recognized Kelly as a “top lawyer” in Houston. She also received the award for Top 100 Premises Liability Settlements in the United States according to in 2018.. Kelly graduated magna cum laude from South Texas College of Law Houston where her academic achievements achieved her membership in the Order of Lytae. As an Assistant Articles Editor for the school’s law review, her law review article received the Lisa Dahm Award for Writing Excellence in Public Policy. She was also a member of the school’s nationally recognized advocacy program.. Prior to joining Armstrong & Lee LLP, she practiced at two other prominent personal injury firms where she gained substantial experience in all aspects of litigation.. Kelly lives in Houston with her husband, Scott, who is a member of the Houston Fire Department, their rescue dog Sunny, and their two sons, Brooks & Holden. She is an active member of the Houston Bar Association, Houston Trial Lawyers Association, Houston Young Lawyers Association, and Texas Trial Lawyers Association.

Kelly E. Cook is a founding partner of Wyly & Cook, LLP. Kelly was born and raised in a small Appalachian town in West Virginia. As the son of a police officer, he was always interested in the law and the justice system. After graduating from High School, Kelly attended The George Washington University where he graduated as an Honors Scholar with a B.A. cum laude in Classical Humanities. Kelly was also awarded the Elton Prize for the highest scholarship in Classical Greek. Kelly immediately enrolled in the George Washington University Law School.. After law school, Kelly went to work for one of the largest personal injury firms in the nation, Ashcraft & Gerel, in their Rockville, Maryland office. While there, Kelly took his first case to trial just nine days after taking the oath as an attorney. His first jury trial followed within the month. Kelly won both cases and discovered his love of trying cases that continues to this day. While working for Ashcraft & Gerel, Kelly was lead counsel on hundreds of files, and tried over twenty cases to a verdict. Kelly handled motor-vehicle crash cases, premises liability (slip and fall), product liability, and medical malpractice cases. Kelly also enjoyed working with the workers of Maryland as a workers' compensation attorney arguing hundreds of cases before the Maryland Workers' Compensation Commission. He also had the privilege of arguing before the Court of Special Appeals, and argued a case of first impression before the highest Court in Maryland, the Court of Appeals. Kelly maintains his Maryland license.. In 2007, Kelly moved to Texas and passed the Texas Bar Exam. Upon being licensed in Texas, Kelly went to work for the firm of Kennedy Hodges, where he handled cases involving breach of contract, automobile accidents, medical malpractice, police brutality, 18-wheeler crashes, and other general negligence and personal injury actions throughout Texas. Kelly continued to display his compassion for the working man by handling wage and hour cases for workers who were unfairly and illegally denied minimum wage or overtime, or were even forced to work without pay altogether.. In 2012, Kelly opened his own practice here in Houston, where he had the opportunity to continue working on car wrecks, premises liability, injured workers, other personal injury matters, as well as breach of contract and other general business litigation for small businesses. Finally Kelly continued to represent workers in wage and hour matters.. Now, as a partner in Wyly & Cook, LLP, Kelly uses his unique trial experience and legal knowledge to assist his clients in all matter of litigation, from business litigation to personal injury to unpaid wages and overtime.. Attorney Kelly Cook has been honored with a “Superb” 10/10 Avvo Rating. Kelly is a member of the College of the State Bar, and organization recognizing commitment to continuing legal education. Kelly serves on the Board of Directors of the Houston Trial Lawyer Association. Kelly is an active member of the Texas Trial Lawyer Association and serves on its Board of Advocates as an up and coming leader in the Texas trial lawyer community. Kelly is admitted to practice before the Texas Supreme Court and all State Courts of Texas, as well as the State and Federal Courts of Maryland, and the United States District Court for the Southern District of Texas.

Kate McConnico is Board Certified in Family Law and has been practicing both family and civil trial law since 1996.  She strives to help clients reach amicable, economically wise solutions before resorting to litigation.. After witnessing the loss of time and money that contested litigation can cause clients, her mission is to focus on mediation, arbitration, and counseling individuals regarding positive and practical solutions to their legal problems.. Kate’s practice experience includes: complex property division in the context of divorce, mediation and estate planning, collaborative law, serving as a court appointed mediator and analyzing over 250 settlements as a guardian ad litem in personal injury cases involving children.. Specific family law experience includes divorce proceedings, property characterization, valuation and division, child support modifications, modifications of visitation and parental rights, enforcement of court orders, pre-marital agreements, post-marital asset protection, adoptions, estate planning in the context of family law, mediations and collaborative law divorce settlements.   Kate has tried jury and non-jury cases and arbitrations in Harris, Galveston, Montgomery, Brazoria and Fort Bend Counties.. Kate enjoys competitive sailing, being with her family, traveling, reading, sporting clays shooting, the arts and volunteering to help underprivileged families through the Houston Bar Association and Pro Bono College of the State Bar of Texas.