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ROBERTJ. KILLEEN, JR., DIRECTOR. Robert Killeen was born in New Orleans, Louisiana, in 1962. He attended Tulane University in New Orleans where he received a Bachelor of Arts degree in History in 1984, and a Juris Doctor in 1987. Mr. Killeen was admitted to the Louisiana Bar in 1987, and the Texas Bar in 1990. He is also admitted to practice before the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit, United States Court of Federal Claims, United States District Courts for the Southern, Eastern, Northern and Western Districts of Texas, and United States District Courts for the Western, Middle and Eastern Districts of Louisiana.. Mr. Killeen primarily focuses his practice on litigation with an emphasis on actual trials. He has had extensive experience in the maritime field, representing vessel owners and underwriters on vessel collisions, cargo losses, personal injury defense, charter disputes and insurance matters. In addition, Mr. Killeen also has significant experience in handling general liability, corporate matters, general subrogation, state and federal workers’ compensation, trucking, energy, products liability, property and casualty, construction, commercial contractual litigation, and coverage  disputes,  toxic  tort defense and nursing home litigation.. Mr. Killeen has spoken at several seminars as well as conducted continuing legal education seminars for insurance companies. He is the author of “Fear and Loathing in the P&I World: A Simple Primer to a Complex Universe;” “Ethical Dilemmas Facing Insurance Adjusters: From an Attorney’s Point of View” “Texas Construction;” “Reservation of Rights”, and “Welding Rod Litigation and Manganese Exposure.”. Mr. Killeen has a Martindale Hubbell rating of AV, the highest rating for legal ability and professional and ethical standards. Mr. Killeen also has a Martindale-Hubbell AV lawyer’s peer review rating. He is active in the legal community and is a member of the State Bar of Texas, Louisiana State Bar Association, American Bar Association, Bar Association of the Fifth Circuit, Louisiana Association of Defense Counsel, Maritime Law Association of the United States, Southeastern Admiralty Law Institute, Defense Research Institute, New Orleans Mariner’s Club and Houston Mariner’s Club. Mr. Killeen was selected by H Texas magazine as one of Houston’s best litigators in 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016 and 2017. He is also listed by Martindale-Hubbell as a preeminent lawyer. Contact Mr. Killeen at

Locations within which I primarily practice: All of Houston and its contiguous counties, including Ft. Bend, Montgomery, Brazoria, Liberty, Chambers, Wharton, and Galveston; however, I will travel to other counties if the need arises.. Originally from Virginia, Ms. Cowart received her undergraduate degree in Criminal Justice from Bluefield College and relocated to Houston, Texas to attend South Texas College of Law. Mrs. Cowart received her Doctor of Jurisprudence from South Texas in 2005 and was admitted to the State Bar that same year. Additionally, Ms. Cowart was admitted to the State Bar of Oklahoma in 2012. While attending South Texas, Mrs. Cowart was a member of the varsity mock trial and moot court teams. Mrs. Cowart received the Best Brief Award at the J. Braxton Craven National Moot Court Tournament in 2004. Ms. Cowart is admitted to practice in the United States District Courts of Southern, Northern, and Eastern Districts of Texas.. Ms. Cowart's practice primarily focuses on business litigation, inclusing such areas as general contract disputes, employment disputes, non-compete disputes, theft of trade secrets, shareholder disputes and business acquisitions and dissolutions and all phases of litigation. Ms. Cowart also has extensive experience representing various types of medical service providers and individual practitioners on compliance with healthcare rules and regulations including, but not limited to HIPAA, Stark, Anti-Fraud and Abuse, False Claims Act, and Texas Illegal Remuneration Act. Further, Ms. Cowart has also represented and advised various medical providers and ERISA and HIPAA matters. Ms Cowart has also represented various medcial entities and practitioners in governmental investigations and proceedings for violation of heatlhcare rules and regulations, including but not limited to Stark, Anti-Fraud and Abuse and the False Claims Act. Ms. Cowart is commited to obtaining the best results for her clients. To that end, Ms. Cowart and the attorneys at Hendershot Cowart PC work closely with their clients to outline an aggressive, detailed strategy and course of action fo the discovery phase, motion phase and trial phase of litigation.. In her free time, Ms. Cowart enjoys spending time outside with her husband and two young daughters. Her family often participates in family runs and bike rides together.

Joel B. Pardo has dedicated his career to helping those who have suffered, particularly at the hands of a corporation. He joined Ramsey Law Group in 2015, and has successfully tried multiple cases to verdict. He is extremely proud of his role assisting the firm in achieving its landmark $43,600, verdict in Price v. Walmart Stores of Texas, LLC et. al. Mr. Pardo began his legal career as the supervising attorney of a class action docket at a personal injury law firm in Houston, Texas. He oversaw a team of twenty lawyers and paralegals and traveled throughout the Gulf Coast, representing thousands of business owners, individuals, and oil spill cleanup workers against British Petroleum in the wake of the 2010 Deepwater Horizon oil spill. Mr. Pardo received a wealth of litigation and trial experience early in his career, trying multiple civil cases to verdict in the first few years of his practice. In addition to his class action work, Mr. Pardo has also worked on a variety of commercial cases involving issues such as covenants not to compete and tortious interference with business contracts. Although he has practiced in a variety of civil litigation areas, he now focuses his practice on personal injury and wrongful death claims. Mr. Pardo was nominated by his peers and selected as a Texas Super Lawyers Rising Stars Honoree for 2018, 2019, and 2020. Only the top 2.5 percent of attorneys under the age of 40 in Texas are eligible for this prestigious designation. A Texas panhandle native, Joel Pardo was born in Amarillo, Texas and raised in the small town of Plainview, Texas. He received his undergraduate degree from Texas Tech University and his law degree from South Texas College of Law. He is a musician, and enjoys playing his drum set, guitar, and piano. In his free time, he also enjoys outdoor activities, such as running, golf, clay shooting, college football, and BBQ.

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.

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Husain Law + Associates, PC congratulates Nomaan Husain, its managing partner, for his prestigious recognition as a 2017 Super Lawyer in Texas Monthly Magazine! We are also proud to announce the launch of HL+A Website which went live on October 3rd.. Please visit our website  for informative information and give us a “Like” on FaceBook at http://fb.me/HLALAWFIRM

Benjamin L. Hisey was born was born in Gonzales, Texas. He received his undergraduate degree from Texas A&M University in College Station in 2007 (B.S. in Rangeland Ecology), along with an undergraduate certificate in leadership study and development. While at A&M, Mr. Hisey was a member of the Corps of Cadets, Company D-2 and Parsons Mounted Cavalry where he acted as Commanding Officer from 2006-2007. Mr. Hisey then moved to Houston, where he received his Doctor of Jurisprudence from Thurgood Marshall School of Law in May of 2010. He was admitted to the State Bar of Texas that same year. Mr. Hisey practices primarily in the areas of general civil litigation, OSHA regulatory compliance and defense, administrative law and business litigation.. Mr. Hisey has represented clients in front of the United States Inspector General in Washington D.C., physicians with the Texas Medical Board, multinational construction companies with the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, and all manner of businesses and individuals to all corners of the State of Texas. Mr. Hisey understands what it takes to get the job done, gets his days started early and is ready to move when his clients are. Mr. Hisey understands that for his clients to prevail his strategy needs to be in place several steps down the line and prides himself in being a step ahead. He is ready and willing to go the distance and welcomes clients who share that same mindset.. Mr. Hisey is an avid outdoorsman who enjoys hunting and fishing. Mr. Hisey perhaps best enjoys spending time outside or on bike rides with his young son, William and wife, Madison. Mr. Hisey lives in Richmond and attends First Colony Church of Christ.

A native of Fort Hood, Texas, Raymond L. Panneton has built a national litigation practice with deep Texas roots. Practicing throughout the state since 2013, he represents clients nationwide facing complex business and intellectual property litigation, including non-compete violations, breach of contract matters, and fraud and misrepresentation. Whether through a jury trial, arbitration, or mediation, Raymond ensures that his clients receive detailed, results-oriented representation.. Raymond’s precision and deft legal strategies have earned him recognition as one of “Houston’s Top Lawyers” by H Texas Magazine, as well as Young Lawyer of the Year by the Bell County Bar Association. He is an active member of the Bar, holding senior leadership positions within the American Bar Association and the American Bar Association Young Lawyers Division. Raymond has also been elected a fellow of both the American Bar Foundation and the Texas Bar Foundation.. Raymond earned his J.D. from the Texas Southern University – Thurgood Marshall School of Law. Prior to law school, he attended Baylor University’s Honor College, obtaining his Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science, as well as minors in Church-State Studies and Criminal Justice.. When not in the office or courtroom, Raymond is an active member within his community and within his parish. He can often be found walking his dogs with his family or enjoying Houston’s vibrant restaurant scene.. Primary Focus & Experience:Business LawBusiness LitigationIntellectual Property & Trade Secret ProtectionEmployment DisputesRecent Significant EngagementsRepresented an owner of several hotels in obtaining a Temporary Restraining Order/Temporary Injunction against a credit union seeking to improperly foreclose on the properties.Represented an owner of a behavioral health center in successfully enforcing a non-competition agreement.Represented an owner of a birthing center in a partnership dispute.Represented an owner of a bar in a partnership dispute.Represented a property management company in successfully defending against claims of fraud and discrimination in a jury trial.Represented a home builder in successfully defending against claims of violating the Texas Deceptive Trade Practices Act.Represented an owner of a fitness company in successfully defending against claims of trademark infringement.Represented several business owners as their general counsel.. Selected Published Articles & Presentations:Panneton, Raymond L. “SCOTX Finds No Governmental Immunity Where Government Received a Benefit.” The Houston Lawyer, March/April 2017.Panneton, Raymond L. “Don’t Feed the Trolls: Curbing Patent Trolls in the Eastern District.” The Houston Lawyer, July/August 2017.Talaska, Robert J. and Panneton, Raymond L. “Defining the Rules: Establishing Standard of Care in Medical Negligence Litigation.” TexBarCLE, March 2016.. Admissions:State Bar of TexasThe District of Columbia BarUnited States Supreme CourtUnited States District Court for the Southern District of TexasUnited States District Court for the Eastern District of TexasUnited States Court of Appeals for the Fifth CircuitUnited States District Court for the Western District of Texas. Education:J.D., Texas Southern University – Thurgood Marshall School of LawB.A., Political Science, Baylor University Honors College

Experienced Litigation attorney serving clients in Houston and surrounding areas.

Experienced Litigation attorney serving clients in Houston and surrounding areas.

Experienced Litigation attorney serving clients in Houston and surrounding areas.