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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).

Matt's practice focuses on catastrophic personal injury cases, products liability claims, trucking accidents, maritime and workplace injuries, automotive and tire defect litigation, and commercial litigation.. Matt’s docket has included cases against a variety of defendants, such as:  auto manufacturers Ford Motor Company and General Motors; tire manufacturers Bridgestone/Firestone, Continental Tire, Goodyear Tire, and Michelin; retailers Big Lots! and Wal-Mart; marine transportation and exploration companies Kirby Marine, Technip, and WesternGeco; shipping and product inspector Inspectorate America/Bureau Veritas; railroad BNSF Railway; oil companies ExxonMobil and Valero; and other large corporations, including Kawasaki, KBR/Halliburton, and Otis Elevator.. Matt is originally from New Orleans, Louisiana. He obtained an undergraduate degree, with Honors, from the University of Texas at Austin, double-majoring in Psychology and Spanish. Matt atttended Tulane University Law School, graduating in 2009.. Matt serves on the Board of Directors for the Houston Trial Lawyers Association. He is also a member of the Texas Trial Lawyers Association, Consumer Attorneys of California, Attorneys Information Exchange Group, and the American Association for Justice.. Matt has been licensed to practice law in all the state and federal courts of Texas, Louisiana, and California, as well as the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit and the United States District Courts for the Central District of Illinois and the Eastern District of Tennessee.  Matt practices law throughout the United States and has handled cases in Arizona, California, Illinois, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Nebraska, Nevada, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Texas.

Mary is Board Certified in Family Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization. She is recognized and respected throughout the Houston legal community for dedication in effectively representing clients' rights and interests. Mary understands the emotional side of divorce and brings a special compassion to each and every case. She also offers clients knowledgeable and competent legal advice with the following family law goals.

Mark Lanier is enthusiastically involved in government and community activities outside the practice of law. Chairmen, presidents, and senior executives from major American corporations and universities often call on him for his respected business views on national and international issues.  In 2011, Mark was also bestowed the distinguished Ambassador of Peace award by the Guatemalan government.. A strong supporter of his alma mater, Mark Lanier earned his law degree from Texas Tech University School of Law in 1984. He remains active at Texas Tech by serving on the Law School's Foundation Board. He was selected as the Texas Tech University School of Law Distinguished Alumnus for 2005. Mark Lanier was elected to The American Bar Association’s Fellows of the American Bar Association and was named a Life Fellow of the same organization in 2012.  He is the founder of the Christian Trial Lawyers Association, a non-profit organization whose goal is to create a network of principled attorneys to minister to others through civic-minded endeavours.. Mark Lanier is the founder of the Lanier Theological Library (), one of the nation’s largest private theological collections.  Also, Mark teaches a weekly, 750-plus-member Sunday school class focusing on Biblical Literacy at Champion Forest Baptist Church. He serves on the boards of the American Schools of Oriental Research (ASOR) and the Albright Institute.

Mario Madrid is Board Certified in Criminal Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization and limits his practice exclusively to criminal law.

MARIO E. DE LA GARZA, a graduate of Harvard University and Northwestern University School of Law, represents victims of catastrophic personal injury.  He has prevailed for victims of negligence in many contexts: wrongful death, electrical and burn injuries, traumatic brain injuries, workplace injuries, serious trucking and automobile collisions, and medical malpractice.. Mr. de la Garza has recovered millions of dollars for his clients.  He has been recognized as a Texas Rising Star by Super Lawyer and as among the best lawyers in Houston by H Texas Magazine and Houstonia Magazine.  The secret to Mr. de la Garza's success is simple: for him, every case is personal.  A graduate of the prestigous Spence Trial Lawyers College, Mr. de la Garza is one of those trial lawyers that truly cares about his clients.  He believes passionately that in order to get his clients justice, he must not only know the law and the facts pertinent to their case but must also put himself in their' shoes and learn how their injuries have changed their lives for the worse.  Through this immersive and tireless work, Mr. de la Garza is able to discover and tell his clients' stories in powerful, human terms, so that the decisionmakers not only understand his clients' stories, but also feel their pain and anguish.. Mr. de la Garza's clients also benefit from his varied legal experience, which is rare for a personal injury attorney.  He began his legal career as an appellate lawyer at Haynes and Boone, LLP, where he drafted appellate briefs and trial motions in complex civil matters. Mr. de la Garza now brings these writing and reseach skills to bear in his advocacy on behalf of injured persons.  After years as an appellate lawyer, Mr. de la Garza gained international transaction experience at Bracewell & Giuliani, LLP.  From this experience, Mr. de la Garza gained insight into how business entities anticipate and deal with risk, which is valuable in fighting the fight against personal injury defendants, who are almost always business entities.

Marco followed his father's, Ricardo Gonzalez, footsteps by devoting a career to fight for the legal rights of others. His passion for helping others has led him to create and grow The Gonzalez Law Group, PLLC, to one of the fastest-growing law firms in Texas. He has a passion for building one of the best law firms in the country. He understands that growth can only be achieved with each satisfied client. Through growth, he is then not only able to directly help clients, but can also help many more clients indirectly through his entire legal team who have similar passions for doing their best on every legal issue for every client.. Marco has successfully represented clients involved with many areas of law. Some of these areas include criminal defense, family law, immigration, estate administration, business law and personal injury cases. He has a passion to expand his law firm through a backbone of repeat and referred clients. He strives to do his best for the client so that each client knows that they have a legal team for life!. Marco received his Juris Doctorate degree from the Arizona Summit Law School in Phoenix Arizona. Prior to law school, Marco attained a Bachelor of Science degree from The University of Texas at Austin. He is also licensed to practice federal law in the United States Southern District Court of Texas.

Makris Law Firm, P.C., founded and operated by our owner and principal attorney Victor Makris since 1978!. Trial Experience Business litigation (defense and plaintiff), Injunctive relief, personal injury (defense and plaintiff), social security disability hearings, worker's compensation, contract litigation, employment law litigation (defense and plaintiff), child custody trials, divorce property dispute trials.. Specialties: Personal Injury, Social Security Disability, Business Law and Litigation, Business Entity Structuring, Family Law, Bankruptcy, Entertainment Law, Employment Law, and Wills and Probate.. Social Security disability is for those younger than 65, but who have become disabled and can no longer work. For over 40 years, Makris Law Firm has helped Texans learn about and receive Social Security benefits. Victor Makris and his staff at Makris Law Firm, P.C. have won benefits for thousands of Social Security disability (SSD) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) applicants, being one of the few firms appealing denials through the federal court level. The firm has helped those suffering with disabilities like diabetes, HIV, hepatitis, back issues, depression and anxiety, and even lesser understood disease’s such as chronic fatigue and fibromyalgia.

Let me put my years of experience acquired before becoming a lawyer to work for you. Prior to Law school, I have a varied business  and people experience.  I am a pragmatic problem solver and I love to help people. I am one of the very few lawyers in United States to obtain an Advance Degree (Master of Law, LLM) in Immigration & Naturalization Laws with special emphasis in Crimigration Law ( ie. the impact of criminal convcition on immigration benefits), and International Human Rights Laws. I am a go-getter who will apply the law to solve your legal problems in immigration, family law, criminal defense, construction  and contract law, personal injury and commercial litigation.  I truly beleive that you beome my boss when you hire me. Call today to schedule an appointment. I give limited Free Phone consultation when I am availabel in the chambers and free to talk. Maximum is 10 mins but it may be less than that.

Leslie is a Board Certified attorney who founded the Giron Kirby Law Group with the goal of providing personalized, effective, and efficient representation to businesses and individuals in relation to their immigration needs. She has dedicated her career to the practice of immigration law and is committed to providing her clients with the highest quality representation available.. Prior to starting her own firm, Leslie was an attorney at one of the nation’s largest immigration law firms, where she represented businesses and individuals in all types of immigration matters. Her expertise in and dedication to the practice of immigration law is informed not only by her prior employment, but also by her life experiences dealing with the immigration system on a personal level.. Leslie was born in Guatemala City, Guatemala. She immigrated to the United States when she was young and has since become a United States citizen. Having gone through the immigration and naturalization process herself, Leslie is aware of how difficult the procedure can be and how challenging it is to wait for a determination to be made. However, she is also cognizant of how wonderful it feels to be awarded legal status and citizenship. Leslie relies on these experiences to guide her clients through the process with compassion and endeavors to bring her clients the same wonderful feeling she experienced by successfully resolving their immigration issues.

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.

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 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.

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.

Known as perhaps one of the most aggressive trial lawyers handling high profile and complex cases, Douglas York has the experience and background to walk with you in your time of need.. Mr. York's willingness to protect your family stems from his background and long tenure as being a Houston Police Officer.  When you are in a personal crisis, you're exhausted and it's difficult to think.  Finding the right attorney is paramount to being properly prepared so that you don't make a wrong choice leaving long lasting devastating scenario's in your life.. Whether it's a difficult child custody case, a complex high net worth estate needing to be handled effectively, or appropriate legal advice to carry you through a difficult journey, Mr. York is there to walk beside you along your path to own your future.

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 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.

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.