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Your lawyer should know the courtroom (and, for many business disputes, full-blown arbitration hearing action) if you want to know the worth of your case. I invite you to read about my wide variety of trial victories because these will tell you more about how I can help you win.

With nearly 30 years of complex commercial litigation experience, Robert R. Burford has distinguished himself as an aggressive and successful attorney for his clients. Mr. Burford has handled business disputes of nearly every variety for both plaintiffs and defendants. Mr. Burford has skillfully handled nearly every type of high-stakes business disputes including litigation involving fiduciary duties, securities fraud, mergers and acquisitions, Director’s and Officers’ liability, legal malpractice, oil and gas matters, partnership disputes, intellectual property disputes, theft of trade secrets, healthcare related matters and complex contractual disputes.. Mr. Burford graduated from the University of Houston in 1981 with a BBA in accounting before attending the University of Houston Law School and graduating with honors in 1986.. Mr. Burford began his legal career as a tax lawyer at Mayor, Day, Caldwell & Keeton in 1986. After three years, he joined Gibbs & Bruns, LLP, one of the nation’s most highly recognized boutique firms. Mr. Burford became a partner with Gibbs & Bruns in 1993, and served as managing partner or co-managing partner of the firm for many years until he left in 2009 to start his own firm. Mr. Burford joined with Brent C. Perry in 2015 to form Burford Perry LLP.. Mr. Burford has been recognized Texas Monthly for the past 12 years as a Texas Super Lawyer for his success in commercial litigation. He has also been listed on the Plaintiff’s Hot List by The National Law Journal and was a finalist in the American Lawyer’s Boutique Litigation Firm of the Year.

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Specializing in all areas of Divorce and other Family Law Matters, The Law Office of Todd M. Frankfort understands that family law disputes can be difficult for the parties involved – both emotionally and financially. Communicating with your lawyer should not be. Open, honest and clear communication with clients is one of the most important elements in a successful client representation.. As a lawyer with more than 20 years' experience practicing law, I have devoted my practice to family law, after gaining wide experience in real estate and corporate law.  In 2007, I became certified by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization in family law, and have been granted Fellowship in the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers, an exclusive group of the nation's best family law practitioners.. In litigation engagements, I work tirelessly but efficiently to advocate my client's position, whether it be in negotiating a settlement, at trial, or in mediation.  As a certified mediator, though, I am able to use my experience to bring reason to even the most adversarial cases.

Since 1981, The Law Offices of Michael P. Von Blon  in Houston, Texas, has focused its practice on family law, with an emphasis  in divorce, child custody, child relocation and grandparent custody/visitation rights. Michael P. Von Blon  has been a Board Certified Family Law Specialist since 1991, and  a Fellow in the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers.. In addition to divorce, Von Blon & Associates focuses on child custody disputes, negotiating and changing visitation rights, child support modifications and child relocation. We have had success advocating for grandparent custody and for a custodial parent's ability to move out of state or out of the country, despite a divorce decree prohibiting relocation.. We firmly believe in amicably negotiating divorce agreements whenever possible. When spouses and their lawyers can clearly and calmly communicate each party's needs and wants, the divorce process may conclude at reduced expense and without creating additional conflict in relationships. In some situations, however, amicable negotiation is impossible. No matter the reason behind a hotly contested divorce, we stand ready to fight for our clients' desired outcome with all the strength of our legal knowledge and years of experience in the Texas courts. We prepare you for the courtroom, allowing you to protect what matters most to you.

Robert A. “Rob” Swofford grew up in Nassau Bay, Texas.  He graduated from Clear Creek High School in 1983.  After receiving his undergraduate degree from Baylor University, Rob graduated from South Texas College of Law in May 1994.  During his time in law school, Rob received numerous awards for his academics and was a regular participant in mock trial.  Also during law school, Rob took the opportunity to clerk for noted criminal defense attorney, Dan Cogdell while also interning at the Harris County District Attorney’s office.  After experiencing both sides of the criminal docket, Rob decided that his beliefs aligned most strongly with the preservation of individual rights and the rights of the accused.  His decision was proven proper when, in 2006, Rob was named one of Houston’s Top Lawyers in the area of Criminal Defense.. Rob has personally tried cases to verdict at all levels of State and Federal courts, as well as having years of second chair experience under the direct supervision of Cogdell.  Through his representation of high profile clients and cases, Rob has appeared in numerous national and local publications including People Magazine and Texas Monthly.  Rob has also appeared on several national broadcasts including “Dateline NBC,” “20/20” and “Good Morning America.”. Rob is licensed to practice in The State of Texas, in the Federal District Courts for the Southern and Eastern Districts of Texas and the United States Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals.  He has also represented clients in South Carolina, Illinois, Mississippi, Alabama and Hawaii.. During his career, Rob spent several years working for Greer, Herz and Adams working in insurance defense and most notably, assisting in national litigation for DirectTV in its pursuit of piracy claims against more than 15,000 defendants.. Most recently, before joining Collins, O’Neal & Swofford, Rob served as Vice President and general counsel to a Houston engineering and consulting firm that serviced clients throughout the United States and overseas.. Rob and his wife, Ebon Swofford, also an attorney, reside in League City, Texas and have two children.

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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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.

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.

Mr. Weaver, the Principal Attorney at The Weaver Law Firm, is double Board Certified in Residential Real Estate Law and Commercial Real Estate Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization—an achievement that reflects his deep knowledge and dedication to the practice of real estate law. He enjoys helping both individuals and businesses in a wide range of real estate matters, including disputes and transactions. Known for his ability to handle high-stakes litigation and complex deals, Mr. Weaver has built a reputation for delivering big-firm quality at reasonable costs.. Over the course of his career, Mr. Weaver has been recognized with some of the highest honors in the legal profession. He has been continuously named a Super Lawyer by Thomson Reuters and Texas Monthly, a distinction awarded to no more than 2.5 percent of attorneys in Texas. He has also been listed among the Annual Top Attorneys by Thomson Reuters, recognized by Houstonia Magazine as one of Houston’s Top Lawyers, and given a 10.0 rating by Avvo for his professional background, experience, and qualifications.. Mr. Weaver has earned the Martindale-Hubbell AV Preeminent rating, the highest peer-reviewed distinction for professional excellence in legal knowledge, ethical standards, and communication skills. He was further honored with the Judicial Edition of the AV Preeminent Attorney Award, based on evaluations from judges who recognized him as achieving the highest rating for both legal ability and ethics. The State Bar of Texas has acknowledged Mr. Weaver for exceeding its aspirational goals of public service, and the Texas Bar College of the State Bar of Texas granted him membership in its Society of Legal Scholars for leadership in the legal community and legal education.. In addition to his practice, Mr. Weaver has been called upon to serve as a testifying expert in real estate law. He has testified on behalf of the State of Texas after being engaged by the Office of the Attorney General of Texas and the Texas Department of Transportation, and he has also been retained by fellow attorneys for his expertise. His opinions on legal issues have been sought by major news outlets including the Washington Post, KHOU 11, ABC 13 Houston, Univision, Fox News, and the Houston Chronicle.. Other news outlets like Business Insider, San Antonio Express News, the Fort Worth Star-Telegram, The Independent, The US Sun, the Daily Mail, and Yahoo News have reported on Mr. Weaver's experience or one of his cases.. Mr. Weaver’s dedication extends to mentoring and leading attorneys who themselves have been recognized by Best Lawyers as Ones to Watch and as Super Lawyers. Clients frequently commend his work, with consistent 5-star reviews on Yelp and Google Business Reviews.. A seasoned trial lawyer, Mr. Weaver has tried numerous jury and non-jury cases, giving him a litigation background that ensures strong protection for clients both in court and during pre-litigation negotiations. Together with the attorneys at The Weaver Law Firm, he represents clients in state and federal courts as well as before the Texas Court of Appeals.. Mr. Weaver’s practice encompasses both litigation and transactional real estate matters. On the litigation side, he represents clients in disputes involving title issues, boundary conflicts, adverse possession, fraudulent lien removal, foreclosure, partition, condemnation, contractual disputes, fiduciary duty claims, HOA matters, commercial lease obligations, and financing disputes. He also handles alternative dispute resolution, including mediation and arbitration.. On the transactional side, Mr. Weaver advises clients and title companies such as Stewart Title and Fidelity National Title in matters including closing document preparation and review, acquisitions, financing and dispositions, purchase and sale agreements, seller-financing documents, commercial lease drafting and negotiation, executory contracts, post-foreclosure redemption, and restrictive covenant preparation and interpretation. He also assists with pre-closing due diligence on zoning, environmental and land use restrictions, as well as the preparation and filing of mechanic’s liens, variances, and easements.

Mr. Ivey was born in Galveston, Texas and is a proud fourth generation Texan. He graduated from the University of Texas at Austin in 1989 with a degree in Economics. He attended South Texas College of Law in Houston, Texas and was awarded his Doctor of Jurisprudence in 1992.  He was granted Board Certification in Personal Injury Trial Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization in 2004.While in law school Mr. Ivey was named to the Dean’s List in recognition of his excellence in scholarship. While competing in Mock Trial, his team was the winner of the Abraham, Watkins, Nichols, Ballard & Friend Mock Trial Competition. He was, likewise, named a Semi-Finalist in the Fisher, Gallagher & Lewis Mock Trial Competition. He was licensed by the State Bar of Texas in 1993.  Mr. Ivey is licenced to practice in all courts of the State of Texas and The United States District Court for the Southern District of Texas, The United States District Court for the Eastern District of Texas, The United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit.Since 1998, he has served as a member of the Board of Directors of the Houston Trial Lawyers Association, and served as a past member of the Board of Directors of the Texas Trial Lawyers Association.  The Texas Trial Lawyers Association was founded in 1949 to protect the rights of Texas families. Today, more than 65 years later, it remains committed to that endeavor as a steadfast defender of the civil justice system in Texas, including working hard to ensure that ordinary citizens always have a voice in the state and national legislative process.Mr. Ivey is also a past member of the Houston Bar Association and was recognized as a Fellow of the Houston Bar Foundation for his efforts to encourage and promote activities which further the administration of justice.Mr. Ivey is a past member of the College of the State Bar of Texas. The College of the State Bar of Texas is an honorary society of lawyers who are among the best trained attorneys in Texas. Members are qualified attorneys who are interested in both high ethical standards and improved training for all Texas attorneys. The College recognizes Texas lawyers who attend at least double the Continuing Legal Education required by the State Bar of Texas.Mr. Ivey is "AV" rated by the Martindale-Hubble Legal Directory©, the oldest legal rating system in the country and the highest rating of excellence a lawyer can achieve. AV© Peer Review Rating shows that a lawyer has reached the height of professional excellence. He or she has usually practiced law for many years, and is recognized for the highest levels of skill and integrity.Mr. Ivey was recognized for serveral years in the Marquis Who’s Who in American Law. That publication provides in-depth, personal biographical information on approximately 15,000 outstanding American legal professionals, the nation’s top judges, lawyers, educators, legal theorists, legal writers and editors.  Mr. Ivey is currently recognized in the Marquis Who’s Who in America.. Beginning in 2007 to the present, Mr. Ivey was named a Super Lawyer in Personal Injury Law as published in Texas Monthly Magazine by Thomson Reuters.  This honor is bestowed upon no more than 5% of lawyers in the State of Texas and is given only after an exhaustive selection process.  Prior thereto, in 2004 and 2005, Mr. Ivey was recognized as a leading lawyer under the age of 40 whereby he was named to the list of Super Lawyers - Texas Rising Stars for two consecutive years.. Mr. Ivey was recognized multiple years by H Texas Magazine as a Lawyer for the People - Personal Injury and as one of Houston's Top Lawyers - Personal Injury Law over the past serveral years.  Those honors were based on over 10,000 ballots that were sent to lawyers in the Houston area whereby those lawyers were asked to vote for one of their colleagues that they have seen in action, and also on votes received from the magazine's readers.. Currently, Mr. Ivey is listed as a Top 100 Trial Lawyers in Texas by the National Trial Lawyers.  Only the top 100 lawyers for each state in the USA initially gained this recognition.. Beginning in 2016 to the present, Mr. Ivey was named to the Nation's Top One Percent, as listed by the National Association of Distinguished Counsel, demonstrating his firm is a nationally regarded practice devoted to personal injury trial law.. Mr. Ivey is married to Jane and they have three children.

Mr. Beustring is a prominent figure among Houston legal professionals and has been asked to speak for both the American and Houston Bar Associations. In addition to these appearances, he has also worked with local affiliates of NBC, ABC, CBS, and FOX to report issues regarding personal finances. In his spare time, Mr. Beustring enjoys riding dirt bikes with his children and serving as the president of his HOA.

Matt Henneman is a graduate of Northwestern University and the University of Texas School of Law. In 1994, he moved to Houston to become a prosecutor for the Harris County District Attorney's Office, where he tried more than fifty jury trials and was the Chief Prosecutor in several Harris County courts. In 1997, Mr. Henneman entered private practice as an associate with Taylor & Eggleston and later with the Houston Office of New York's Kasowitz, Benson, Torres & Friedman. He has been with the firm since its inception in January 2001. Mr. Henneman concentrates his work in commercial litigation, including media litigation, employment litigation, securities litigation, energy litigation and personal injury trial law, and has represented clients in courtrooms in Texas, New York, and North Carolina, as well as in arbitrations before the NYSE, NASD, AAA, and the National Arbitration Forum.. Mr. Henneman is a member of the Houston, Texas, American and Federal Bar Associations, and is licensed to practice by the State Bar of Texas, in the United States Courts for the Southern, Northern and Eastern Districts of Texas and the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals.. Not certified by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization

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.

John T. Polasek (Ted) has over 35 years of experience in intellectual property law. Ted’s practice includes registering and protecting trademarks, licensing IP rights, rendering opinions, patent and trademark litigation, and client counseling on various aspects of intellectual property.. Ted has successfully litigated patent lawsuits representing patent owners and companies accused of infringement in various industries, including the oil field tools, cured in place pipe technology, the earth moving sector, automotive parts, smart phones, smart watches, laptops, tablets, medical equipment, mechanical devices and tools, software and software apps.. He has also handled trademark infringement and counterfeiting litigations and other proceedings between competing businesses over their use of trademarks, including disputes involving listings on Amazon.. Ted has also litigated patent infringement cases on a contingent fee, hybrid and hourly basis across the United States, including New York, Delaware, the Eastern District of Virginia, the Middle District of Florida, Oregon, Nebraska, Illinois, Arizona, California, and the Northern, Southern, Western and Eastern Districts of Texas. In the early part of his career, Ted was associated with one of the premier intellectual property firms in the country, Arnold White & Durkee.

John D. Sheppard is a trial lawyer who prides himself on working harder than the competition, aggressive representation, strategic thinking, and successful results. John particularly enjoys being in the courtroom, and transforming complex legal and factual issues into simple and persuasive terms for the jury or judge. John’s clients trust him because they know he will take all steps necessary to achieve the best possible outcome. John welcomes a challenge, and nothing motivates John more than when one of his clients has been treated unfairly. John then attended and graduated with honors from the University of Texas School of Law and very early, during his first semester at UT Law, John was recruited to work for Fulbright & Jaworski in Houston, arguably one of the most prestigious trial laws firm in the United States. After graduation from law school, John joined Fulbright and handled cases ranging from a few million dollars to bet-the-company cases, primarily on behalf of the world’s largest corporations. During just his fourth year as a lawyer, John was chosen by partners at the firm to argue a case involving more than $100 million to the Houston Court of Appeals, which he won. In 2012, 2013, 2014, and 2015, John was named a Rising Star by Texas Lawyer. In 2013, he was nominated and then elected as a life fellow of the Texas Bar Foundation, a foundation of which only the top 1/3 of 1% of Texas attorneys are invited to join.

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.

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 have been a lawyer for 40 years. I handle all criminal law related matters, complex civil litigation, and certain types of private and government investigations. I win more cases than I should.

I am a trial lawyer dedicated to helping executives and others protect their rights. You worked hard for your position, salary, and benefits (stock, health insurance, etc.), and I'll work just as hard to protect them. Since 1994, our Firm has negotiated thousands of settlements, including severance packages, for executives, "c"-level officers, senior-level management, and others. You will want a seasoned trial lawyer handling your negotiations from the beginning so that you are fully protected in the event you find yourself in litigation -- which is typically an avenue of last resort. You will also want an attorney undaunted by the people trampling your rights. I have taken the depositions of CEOs, judges, mayors, police chiefs, company owners, chairmen of boards of directors, and others who oftentimes act like they are above the law. This experience is a reality check for many when they are called to task under oath and the truth is exposed. Since graduating from South Texas College of Law in 1993, I'd say that, other than negotiating settlements, the cross examination of witnesses (at trial and at deposition) is my favorite thing to do.Of equal import, our Firm has a great reputation among employment defense lawyers in Texas and across the United States. We have worked hard since establishing the Firm in 1994 to earn and protect our good name, so we know what's at stake when your employer attempts to take yours from you. Although some of our case successes are listed on this web site, feel free to call me to discuss our Firm's specific experience handling cases involving issues such as yours. For example, just recently I won a $3.2 million sexual harassment verdict against a former judge. For that victory, I was named "Litigator of the Week" by Texas Lawyer. I also have the honor of having handled a whistleblower lawsuit involving the City of Houston, Texas, which resulted in what I believe is the largest such jury verdict against the City. My client, Sam Levingston, was awarded in excess of $1.2 million, plus attorney's fees. I have also successfully handled multi-state class action claims against Starbucks and Brinker International. These are not meant to be fully inclusive, nor as guarantees of success, but are a reflection of the commitment I make to each case I accept. Whether your issue involves Sarbanes-Oxley, the Securities and Exchange Commission, the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, state-enacted whistleblower laws, discrimination, breach of employment contracts, or wage violations (including class actions), I will dedicate the Firm's resources to protect your rights.Although I was born in Chicago, the fine State of Texas has been my home since 1977. I am licensed to practice law in Texas, and in other federal jurisdictions. If a case involves people or issues in other states, we'll travel or retain local counsel to ensure we are on a level playing field. No matter what you decide, I want you to find counsel with whom you fit. You should select a law firm with deep, relevant experience. Please call or email me so that we can explore whether Shellist Lazarz Slobin, LLP can be of assistance.

I am a native Texan, raised in an East Texas town called Warren.  My wife is Tiffany, and we have two young sons named Jaxon and Ford.  We live in Kingwood, Texas, and our kids attend public school in the district for which my wife works.. I attended the Warren schools from kindergarten through 12th grade and graduated valedictorian in my class.  I then attended Lamar University in Beaumont on an academic scholarship and graduated magna cum laude with a bachelor's in political science and an English minor.. In 1998, I began teaching and coaching.  During the next nine years I taught primarily English and served as head basketball coach and tennis coach in Texas high schools.. In 2007, I quit teaching and began attending the Texas Tech School of Law on a full academic scholarship.  In 2010, I graduated summa cum laude, passed the bar, and was admitted to practice law in Texas.. Since then, I have had the honor to work with fantastic lawyers in Lubbock, Beaumont, and Houston, where I have been since 2012.  I work for Mark Lanier, who is regarded by many as the best trial lawyer in the nation.  I work primarily for our briefing team in the Issues and Appeals section.  In that role, I have been fortunate enough to prepare legal briefing in numerous complex matters, including antitrust, general commercial litigation, international arbitration disputes, pharmaceutical and medical device cases, general personal injury, and many more.  In many of these matters, I have argued the issues, dispostive and non-dispositive, at the hearing or oral argument.. As a longtime cancer survivor, I know what it is like to look death in the eye.  I believe that surviving cancer gave me a faith in God and a strength that makes me fear nothing.  In my practice, I never fear a task or opposing counsel, and I always work as hard and as intelligently as possible to further our clients' interests.

Herrick represents clients in a full range of matters, including Personal Injury, Civil Litigation, and Business and Personal matters, such as contracts, disputes, international and cross-border matters, and general legal advice.  He has many years of experience handling difficult and complex issues in many different areas of the law, which proves to be one of his best assets as your attorney whether your case is intended for trial or will be settled during depositions or mediation. With years of experience in personal injury and civil litigation, Herrick handles all types of litigation matters from simple car wreck cases to complex business disputes.  Herrick regularly advises clients on sensitive business issues including business formation, contract drafting and review, and human resource matters.  Herrick also advises domestic and international clients on a vast array of issues, including business and personal matters.. Herrick began his legal career working for a nationally recognized boutique litigation firm in Houston, Texas, where he handled some of the most complicated personal injury cases and handled mass tort dockets, including Vioxx litigation and breast implant cases.  With his deep experience handling virtually every type of plaintiffs’ case, he is able to quickly assess the potential merits of a diverse range of cases and success of winning at trial.  Herrick is routinely recognized by clients and attorneys for his ability to prepare cases for trial, yet use his economics background to create innovative settlement solutions for his clients to achieve the best result with the least risk.  This is one of the reasons why former clients and fellow attorneys often refer cases and matters to him.. Herrick also serves as liaison or outside general counsel for several businesses in Houston.  In this role, Herrick advises clients on business formation, long-term planning, employee relations, collections, agency inquiries, and liability issues.  Herrick also leverages his deep experience as a plaintiffs’ lawyer to assist clients with responding to helpline issues ranging from human resource issues to fraud.  He teams up with additional consultants and other lawyers in specialized fields to ensure the client’s needs are addressed on all fronts.  Herrick also prosecutes or defends cases on their behalf.. Herrick was born and raised in Houston, Texas.  He has a French background and has dual citizenship, United States and French, which has proven helpful in international business matters, and is currently on the Consulate General of France in Houston recommended attorney list.  He is also active in both the French-American Chamber of Commerce of Houston and Italy-America Chamber of Commerce of Texas.

For Cindy DIggs, the key to helping her clients is to listen and learn the client's case, and then to be the most prepared lawyer in the room. Her philosophy is to prepare for war in order to be prepared to either fight for her client or to help her client negotiate a successful peace.. Cindy Diggs is the original shareholder as well as the Managing Shareholder of Diggs & Sadler. She has practiced law for over 35 years, and is Board Certified by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization in:. Cindy has spent her entire legal career in Houston and the surrounding areas, and is a specialist in all types of family law and divorce cases including appeals.  She has tried many cases before both judges and juries in Texas, and has represented clients successfully through the appeals process.  She is liscensed to practice in the Texas State Courts and has also been admitted to practice before many Federal Courts, including the Southern District of Texas, the Fifth Circuit, and the United States Supreme Court.. Cindy is a member of:. Cindy Diggs has been selected to Superlawyers every year since 2009.  She is a member of the American Board of Trial Advocates as well as the International Academy of Family Lawyers-- both of which are invitation-only organizations-- where she serves as a delegate or serves on and chairs committees of these organizations at the local, state, national and even international levels.. Cindy is a member and a Past-President of the Association of Women Attorneys in Houston.  She is also a Founding member of the Center for Women in Law at the University of Texas, Austin.. Cindy is active in the community, among other activities, she served on the board as well as the advisory board of the Houston Urban Debate League, and served for 10 years on the Board of Directors of Houston's Stages Repertory Theatre.. Cindy served on the Pattern Jury Charge Committee, Family Law, State Bar of Texas from 2001 to 2002.. Cindy earned her juris doctorate in 1984 from The University of Texas School of Law, where she was an Associate Editor of The Texas Law Review and a member of the Order of the Barristers. She represented The University of Texas School of Law as a member of its National Moot Court Team and National Mock Trial Teams.. Cindy's consultation fee is $1000 for an one and a half hour initial consultation.  Other attorneys at Diggs & Sadler are available at lower fees.