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With a career spanning more than 20 years, Catherine H. del Valle has earned a reputation for her unwavering dedication to helping families through the complex legal system. She graduated from Thurgood Marshall School of Law in 1999 with a Doctor of Jurisprudence and passed the Texas Bar before graduation, qualifying as an attorney upon receiving her degree. Ms. del Valle holds licenses to practice criminal, family, and personal injury law in all Texas state courts, as well as immigration law across the United States. Her academic journey began with a bachelor's degree in Psychology and a minor in Political Science from the University of Houston in 1996. During her legal training, she gained practical experience working as a clerk for private attorneys, law firms, and for Hon. Elizabeth Ray, 315th District Judge. Her management experience includes supervising teams of attorneys at Service Corporation International and KPMG LLP. Originating from Cebu, Philippines, Ms. del Valle is fluent in Tagalog and Bisaya and contributed legal insights through columns in Manila Headlines. Her bilingual Spanish-speaking assistants reflect the firm's commitment to accessible legal services.

Robin W. Klein is Board Certified in Family Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization, an accomplishment that only 1% of the family lawyers in Texas have achieved. She has been practicing family law, exclusively, for over 13 years, and is also trained in mediation.. As a single mom of two grown children, Robin understands the challenges that clients endure when faced with heart wrenching issues regarding children, divorce and financial struggles. Robin’s passion for helping people and insight, works to guide her clients through the legal process by assisting them make decisions that will benefit them and their families now and in the future. Robin is dedicated to helping her clients get through the legal process so they can begin the next chapter of their life. She listens and will gives her cases and clients the attention they need. Robin has the experience and knowledge to look at each case individually and can often find creative solutions to conflicts regarding custody, possession and access, child support and property division.. Robin understands that some cases need to go to trial, however that is not always the best scenario when dealing with sensitive, personal issues in family law cases. Robin is very successful in negotiating a final resolution that benefits her clients and their family. She will help you do a risk assessment when developing your goals towards a temporary and/or final resolution.. Practice Areas

Matthew (Matt) G. Thompson has specialized in advanced employment-based immigration law and global business immigration matters for nearly 20 years. He has assisted employers of varying sizes with immigration challenges facing international workforces. He has extensive experience in all areas of U.S. immigration law, but primarily focuses his practice on employment-based immigration for corporate clients and the immigration practices and regulations for foreign employment offshore on the Outer Continental Shelf. Mr. Thompson advises companies on strategies for both non-immigrant and permanent residency issues, including but not limited to, L-1, H-1B, TN, O-1, E-3 and R-1 visa petitions as well as immigrant visa petitions for Multinational Managers and Executives, Extraordinary Ability and Exceptional Ability, National Interest Waivers, Outstanding Researchers and Special Immigrant Religious Workers.. Mr. Thompson has expertise in managing labor certification (PERM) for employers and developing cost-effective strategies for companies and organizations interested in hiring professional foreign workers. He has experience in performing I-9 and Public Access File audits. Mr. Thompson has also developed a Deemed Export/Export Compliance practice, including deemed export licensing and compliance counseling associated with the hiring and deployment of foreign employees in situations that may require export licensure. His clients include both large multinational corporations and regional companies in various industries.. Mr. Thompson graduated cum laude from Southern Methodist University in 1989 with a degree in Russian Area Studies and received his Juris Doctorate from the University of Houston Law Center in 1997. Prior to practicing law, Mr. Thompson served in the United States Air Force as a Russian language linguist. He also spent time as an Immigration Specialist for refugee resettlement at the U.S. Embassy in Moscow. While there, he was awarded the Department of State’s Superior Honor Award for outstanding performance during the attempted Soviet coup of August 1991.. Mr. Thompson is a member of the Texas State Bar, the American Bar Association, and the American Immigration Lawyers’ Association (AILA). He is a frequent public speaker on immigration topics, including various AILA conferences and seminars. As a member of AILA’s Military Assistant Program, he provides pro bono representation to U.S. military members and their families with a variety of immigration-related issues.. Mr. Thompson has been a board member of the Bach Society of Houston since 2005. He also counsels the organization on immigration matters for their guest performers. Mr. Thompson has been recognized as a Texas Rising Star in Texas Monthly Magazine (July 2005) as well as in The Best Lawyers in America (2010 to present).

I was born  in Germany and raised mostly in Spain and France, have spent many years overseas, still travel frequently on business and am trilingual. Before I went into law I earned a doctorate (Ph.D.) in Spanish; my field was Spanish and European intellectual history. I am a solo attorney, and "Of Counsel" to Rivera Mendoza Abogados of Madrid, Spain. Generally my practice is transactional, and is especially concerned with international business, corporate and succesion law, including offshore corporations, trusts and accounts and the probating of foreign and domestic estates. My preferred areas are the Americas and Europe. I work closely with foreign attorneys as required. I have been named one of the top international lawyers in Houston by HOUSTONIA magazine respectively in their December 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017 and 2018 issues.

Experienced International attorney serving clients in Houston and surrounding areas.

Experienced International attorney serving clients in Houston and surrounding areas.

Experienced International attorney serving clients in Houston and surrounding areas.

Experienced International attorney serving clients in Houston and surrounding areas.

Experienced International attorney serving clients in Houston and surrounding areas.

Experienced International attorney serving clients in Houston and surrounding areas.

Experienced International attorney serving clients in Houston and surrounding areas.

Experienced International attorney serving clients in Houston and surrounding areas.

Experienced International attorney serving clients in Houston and surrounding areas.

Experienced International attorney serving clients in Houston and surrounding areas.

Experienced International attorney serving clients in Houston and surrounding areas.