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Voted TOP 100 Texas trial lawyers Hugh Howerton specializes in serious personal injury and wrongful death cases on behalf of injury victims and their families. Hugh Howerton is an AV rated attorney and Board Certified in Personal Injury Trial Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization. Hugh Howerton has specialized in Personal Injury Trial Law for 26 years.

Trial attorney attorney at Samavati & Samavati Law Firm.

Since 1995, I have tried 60 criminal defense jury trials with zero final convictions.  I am fortunate to be in practice with Clay S.Conrad, as well as Wade B. Smith and Matthew J. Hefti.. I am an avid golfer and a cigar aficionado, and enjoy spending time with friends, my daughter and granddaughter.

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. Hefti practices criminal defense at the firm of Looney Smith Conrad & Hefti P.C. He handles criminal defense cases at all levels, everything from misdemeanors to murders. Mr. Hefti handles trials, appeals, and writs of habeas corpus in Texas state courts and in federal courts. Regardless of the size of the case or seriousness of the charges, the attorneys at Looney Smith Conrad & Hefti P.C. believe it's important to take a team-based approach to representation to ensure their clients get the best holistic service possible, uniquely tailored to suit their objectives and goals at each step.

Michael A. Lamson, is an experienced Houston trial lawyer who has been representing personal injury and criminal defense clients for over 40 years in both state and federal courts.. Whether you have issues with a personal injury or wrongful death due to the negligence of someone else, call us to review your case free. We handle personal injury and wrongful death cases, resulting from an auto accidents, truck accidents, motorcycle accidents, aviation disasters, toxic exposures, construction accidents, unsafe premises, malfunctioning equipment, doctor mistakes, hospital errors, misdiagnosis, anesthesia injuries or death, emergency room negligence and birth injuries.. Attorney Michael Lamson, Houston, works relentlessly to achieve successful outcomes for his clients and has earned five-star reviews from satisfied clients on the AVVO law directory. The Law Office of Michael Lamson has received a perfect 5.0 peer-reviewed rating with Martindale-Hubble.

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.

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).

Josh is Board Certified in Labor & Employment Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization. Josh represents a diverse variety of clients including individuals and businesses. Josh focuses primarily on litigation with an emphasis on labor & employment matters, corporate transactions, and aviation. Josh is an experienced airline transport pilot with more than 20 years and 6,500 hours of flying experience. Josh is often sought for expert testimony and media consulting in aviation-related matters.. In addition to managing The Verde Law Firm, PLLC, Josh served as general counsel for a Houston-based oilfield services company. While serving in that capacity, Josh worked with outside legal counsel and financial advisers to guide the company through a complete financial restructuring that resulted in the elimination of nearly $100 million in contingent liabilities and a nine-figure sale of assets. The Verde Law Firm, PLLC continues to advise energy companies in employment matters, restructuring, and contracts.. Knowing the importance of pro bono work and giving back to the community, the attorneys at The Verde Law Firm, PLLC are encouraged to volunteer their time and expertise to assist those clients who are not able to afford legal representation. In connection with this commitment, Josh has volunteered at the legal clinic at the Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center in Houston and has served on the Houston Bar Association Fee Dispute and Law & The Media Committees. The Verde Law Firm, PLLC attorneys committed to additional community pro-bono assistance following the devastating impact of Hurricane Harvey on Houston and volunteered at the University of Houston Law Center. Josh earned the CARE recognition badge from the State Bar of Texas for his commitment to pro-bono work. Josh also served as the technology committee chair for Harris County District Attorney Kim Ogg during her transition into office in 2017.. Josh has obtained successful results for clients in state and federal courts in Texas and has won appeals in Texas appellate courts and the Fifth Circuit.

I was born and raised in the Houston area, and left to attend Texas Tech University in Lubbock, Texas. After graduating with a degree in Political Science, I returned to Houston to attend law school at South Texas College of Law.. During law school, I held an internship with the Harris County Public Defender's Office, and found that my heart and passion lay in defending people and their freedom. Just after becoming licensed as an attorney, I started my own law practice focusing on criminal defense.. Shortly thereafter, I was one of ten young attorneys selected by the Harris County Public Defender's Office to participate in the Future Appointed Counsel Training Program, a pilot program designed to train young defense attorneys. Through that program I was afforded the opportunity to train with Gideon's Promise and their faculty consisting of some of the best public defenders and defense attorneys from across the nation.

I've been licensed in Texas since 2001.  I spent the beginning of my career in criminal law as an Assistant District Attorney with the Harris County District Attorney's Office.  In 2006, I left the DA's Office to go into private practice.  Our boutique firm handles all manner of criminal and civil cases.  We are a small firm with our primary office in Houston.  We treat our clients like family and work very hard on our cases.  Our results speak for themselves.  I am also Board Certified in Criminal Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization.

At the Law Office of Kristin Kline, we provide experienced and affordable family law services.  We understand that you are going through a difficult time, and our goal is to help you resolve your family matter with as little emotional and financial turmoil as possible. During these times, it's important to have a caring, compassionate, and honest attorney on your side. Kristin has over 19 years experience representing clients in all areas of family law including divorce, child custody and visitation, child support, adoption, estate planning, and probate. Call today to set up an appointment to speak with Kristin one on one.  She will take the time to answer your questions and explain how she can help you fight for your rights.. Kristin Kline has lived in Houston, Texas all of her life. She grew up in Fort Bend County and graduated from Dulles High School. After graduating from high school she attended college and received her Bachelor's Degree from the University of Houston, majoring in Criminal Justice. Upon graduating from college, she became a paralegal and worked for a prominent Houston law firm for 10 years before deciding to go to law school. After graduating from Thurgood Marshall School of Law, Kristin started her own law firm focusing primarily on family law issues.

Adam Fomby is a founding partner of the Borunda & Fomby PLLC and focuses his practice on complex civil litigation. He has extensive experience with a wide variety of cases and clients, representing clients ranging from large corporations to individuals who have been wrongfully injured. He has handled countless trials, hearings, depositions, appellate briefs and oral argument, and a wide variety of other contested matters before the court. Put simply, Mr. Fomby has experience in every aspect of the litigation process, from the initial consultation all the way through Trial and Appeal, in both State and Federal Courts.. Mr. Fomby's doggedness and tenacity in the courtroom has garnered him a reputation in the legal community throughout the State of Texas as a lawyer who will fight tooth and nail to get the result his clients deserve. Mr. Fomby's cases are routinely featured in various news and media outlets, and he is often noted for winning the "unwinnable" argument in hearings and at trial, largely based on his relentless work ethic and desire to win for his clients. In 2019, Mr. Fomby received the honorable distinction of Super Lawyer's Rising Star, a distinction received by less than 2.5% of attorneys in Texas. Mr. Fomby is also a Fellow of the Texas Bar Foundation.

About Stephen A. Mendel. Stephen A. Mendel founded The Mendel Law Firm, L.P. ("MLF") on March 1, 1995. MLF is based in Houston, Texas, and has devoted itself over the past twenty-four (24) years to providing clients with the best in estate and trust planning; asset protection; business counseling; contract review, preparation, and negotiation; commercial real estate; probate, trust, and commercial litigation; and arbitration and mediation advice, counseling, and representation.. MLF emphasizes a strong, close relationship with its clients. Some of the client relationships are short term, in that MLF concentrates on and helps the client achieve a specific goal related to a single transaction. Most of the client relationships, however, are on-going because the clients have a continuing need for quality legal services. Furthermore, many of MLF’s current clients date back to the firm’s inception. Regardless of whether a client’s needs are short-term or on-going, MLF does everything possible in its role as attorneys to transform a client’s goals into positive results.. Professional Experience. Before he formed his own law firm, Mr. Mendel worked two years as a briefing attorney for a U.S. District Court judge in the Southern District of Texas, and worked in the Houston office of a nationally recognized law firm that employed more than 600 attorneys. Thereafter, he worked in a small boutique litigation firm that primarily handled civil and commercial litigation, and he co-authored two continuing legal education articles.. Before he became an attorney, Mr. Mendel practiced commercial and residential architecture. He also served as a full-time faculty member at the University of Houston’s central campus, where he taught construction related courses, and was voted teacher of the year by his students.. Mr. Mendel is a member of the State Bar of Texas and Houston Bar Association. He was admitted to the Texas Bar in 1987.. Education. Mr. Mendel graduated with high honors from the School of Architecture at the University of Texas at Austin, and received recognition as a College Scholar. He received his Juris Doctor from South Texas College of Law, where he graduated summa cum laude. During law school, Mr. Mendel served as the Executive Editor of the Law Journal, published an article entitled Negligent Infliction of Mental Distress Upon a Bystander in Texas, and received numerous awards and recognition for his academic and writing achievements.. Personal Interests. Steve and his family live in Houston, Texas. In his spare time, Steve enjoys swimming, cycling, running, and snow skiing. He is a five-time iron man.