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David Kirby is a shareholder in the firm and represents businesses and individuals in arbitration, litigation, and appellate matters, including insurance, commercial, oil & gas, contract, personal injury, products liability, and premises liability disputes.. Mr. Kirby is licensed in Texas and California, was selected as a "Texas Super Lawyers" Rising Star from 2014-2022, and is recognized as a Best Lawyer in America since 2022.

Committed to helping real people with real problems, Tate has represented the injured, the estranged, and the accused for more than a decade in state and federal courts across Texas.

Colby is a seventh generation Texas native who specializes in civil litigation and trial. A graduate of UT-Austin and the University of Houston Law Center, Colby began his career working on a team that obtained billions of dollars for stockholders who lost money to securities fraud committed by firms all over the United States – including an energy company called Enron.. Rivaling Colby’s passion for justice is his in-depth and intimate knowledge of the strategies and tactics of those attorneys he faces. He spent many years in the trenches defending clients against wrongful injury lawsuits. He successfully defended his corporate clients against suits alleging tens of millions of dollars in damages. Colby learned their tips and tricks and seen their cunning and guile employed against plaintiffs large and small.. When you hire Colby, you are engaging a seasoned attorney who knows exactly what you will be facing on the road to justice. Unlike many of the attorneys at assembly-line firms, there’s no tactic that will catch him off guard. He’s been the corporate hired gun. He’s seen it all before, and he’s not afraid to roll up his sleeves and go toe-to-toe with opposing counsel if that’s what it takes to get you justice.. When not litigating, Mr. Lewis volunteers at the Shriners Hospital for Children as a member of the Hospital Driver’s Corps.  Mr. Lewis is also active in the Houston community, serving as a Houston Stock Show and Rodeo Committeeman, Advisory Board for Oilfield Helping Hands, and as Assistant Legal Counsel for the Arabia Shrine Temple of Houston.

Cindy has a diverse, national trial and arbitration practice.  Clients regularly seek Cindy’s counsel and expertise in complex commercial litigation matters, securities fraud claims, FINRA arbitrations, broker disciplinary actions, injunction cases, non-competition and trade secret cases, executive compensation cases, and general business litigation matters.. Her clients include multi-national corporations, large national corporations, closely held businesses, physicians, brokers (registered representatives), and individual entrepreneurs.  Cindy has successfully represented thousands of individual investors in securities claims involving a variety of investments, often including non-traditional securities investments such as limited partnerships, options trading, insurance products, collateralized mortgage obligations and derivatives.. In the area of employment disputes, Cindy represents individuals as well as major corporations in matters involving covenants not to compete; the protection of trade secrets and confidential information; fiduciary duty and the duty of loyalty; the drafting, interpretation and enforceability of professional employment agreements; and other matters relating to employee resignations and terminations or the movement of employees, partners or shareholders between firms.. Cindy has experience as lead counsel handling jury and non-jury trials, injunction proceedings, arbitrations, mediations, and appellate argument. She practices in both state and federal court and has substantial FINRA arbitration experience. She has successfully briefed and argued cases before the Texas Courts of Appeals and the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit. She has acted as an arbitrator and as Special Counsel to corporate boards.. Cindy enjoys the diversity of her practice and prides herself on her ability to understand complex transactions and the technical issues often presented by new cases. She dedicates herself to learning the fundamental principles of each client’s business and incorporating that knowledge into successfully pursuing each client’s goals.. Cindy and her husband John have two sons, Samuel and Jonathan. Cindy is a fellow of the Houston Bar Foundation, has contributed to Rice University, Texas Medical Center institutions and cancer research, and was recognized as a Keeton Fellow for charitable contributions to the University of Texas Law School.

Charles “Chip” Houssiere, licensed to practice law in both Texas and Colorado, with multi-faceted interests and hands-on experience in science and law.  During his legal career, he has successfully handled a multitude of scientific law cases, product liability, health care, aviation and environmental litigation.. Chip is Board Certified in Personal Injury Trial Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization, Board Eligible in Civil Trial Law by the Texas Board of Civil Specialization, and Civil Trial Advocacy by the National Board of Trial Advocacy.  In addition to his legal practice, he is a private airplane pilot and active member of national engineering societies and chemical societies, and state and national legal organizations.. Born in Houston, Chip grew up in a small agrarian Louisianan town called Jennings. His interest in science and the space program started early with the science fair in Louisiana in the fifth grade with an exhibit on the physics of oil well drilling. In the 7th grade, he was sent to the University of Texas at Austin for advanced study in science and mathematics. He remained in Austin furthering his studies until graduating from the University of Texas with a degree in math, physics and chemistry. Following graduation, Chip worked for the NASA man space craft program participating with astronauts in Apollo, Skylab and Soviet Soyuz, which developed the docking system used today on the space station. Among many notable achievements was the cardiovascular research study of the effects of weightlessness on the cardiovascular system using the lower body negative pressure device during Skylab, ultimately resulting in the pulse oximeter still used in most hospitals today.. While attending the University of Texas, Chip developed a love for flying, obtaining his private pilot’s license with the Long Horn Flying Club and later received high performance training in Houston from M. Aak Aviation whose owner trained with Amelia Earhart.. While at NASA an agreement was reached with the research group that he would work on Skylab and go to night school for his law degree. As he was anxious to develop his courtroom skills while still in law school, he became a civil court bailiff preparing briefs and analyzing motions for the court’s approval; while simultaneously serving as a certified deputy sheriff with civil court bailiff duties.. Chip’s deep love and respect for the environment also began in college when he joined the U.S. National Park Service, working in Rocky Mountain National Park and Yosemite National Park as a back country ranger and trail crew member during the summer months. Since then, the firm has supported many environmental efforts and toxic tort litigation, including the Reforestation of Independence Pass near Aspen, Colorado.

Charles represents property owners in securing just compensation when government takes private property for public use. While his experience has included takings projects for highway expansion, pipelines, electric transmission lines, and flood control, Charles’s principal practice is focused on highway and roadway widening projects impacting retail, commercial, industrial, and special-use properties. Charles has been selected by his peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America® in the practice area of Eminent Domain and Condemnation Law and Texas Super Lawyers for Eminent Domain. Charles additionally has the AV Preeminent Rating, Martindale-Hubbell's highest possible rating for both ethical standards and legal ability. Charles has obtained successful jury verdicts and commissioners’ awards for clients in condemnation cases across the State, including Harris County, Fort Bend County, Montgomery County, Waller County, Galveston County, Brazoria County, Williamson County, Dallas County, Matagorda County, Wharton County, Angelina County, Austin County, and Val Verde County. He has handled appeals of condemnation cases and other matters in the First, Fourth, Sixth, Tenth, Eleventh, Thirteenth, and Fourteenth Courts of Appeals and in the Texas Supreme Court. Charles was formerly a partner in the Condemnation and Land Use Litigation practice group of Vinson & Elkins LLP. He has been board certified by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization in Civil Trial Law since 2003. Specialties: Eminent domain, condemnation, and land valuation litigation

Bret Rycroft represents a wide range of clients in business disputes in state and federal courts across Texas. His goal is to find creative, practical and value-driven solutions to the complex issues his clients face.. Bret has successfully represented clients in matters related to breach of contract, business-related tort matters, employment disputes, personal injury claims, construction defect claims, and enforcement of non-competition agreements. He has represented a diverse group of clients across numerous industries, including real estate, property management, construction, oil and gas, energy and Texas businesses.. Prior to joining Andrews Myers, Bret practiced commercial litigation with a business litigation firm in Houston, Texas and previously practiced criminal defense with a defense firm in Houston, Texas. Bret started his career as a member of the trial team for Roger Clemens in Washington, D.C.. Bret is Board Certified in Commercial Real Estate Law and Residential Real Estate Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization.

Board Certified Civil Trial Attorney - Texas Board of Legal Specialization

Board Certified - Civil Trial Law. Texas Board of Legal Specialization, 2006. Real Estate Broker's License, 1995. Texas Real Estate Commission

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

Attorney Wayne Goralski, a trial and litigation lawyer, as a former police captain, division commander, has a broad and unique skill set that can give your legal issue the competitive edge it needs. Wayne Goralski is a Houston attorney with more than 27 years of experience as a criminal justice professional with the Houston Police Department, and has been a licensed Texas attorney for 26 years, since 1997. As a based in Houston Attorney Wayne Goralski has handled cases for clients in numerous Texas Courts including the Harris County District Civil, Criminal, Family, and Juvenile Courts. Wayne Goralski has represented clients, all over Southeast Texas, including various related city courts, Houston, Pasadena, Baytown, League City, Pearland, Seabrook, Stafford, Sugarland, Tomball, and in the Woodlands. Whether you need a criminal lawyer, a divorce lawyer, an employment lawyer or a car accident lawyer, the knowledge he has amassed from his work enables him to confidently handle a wide variety of legal issues, including but not limited to hearings, investigations and pre-trial and trial procedures in relation to various forums including federal and state matters, civil and criminal trials, labor arbitration, car accident review, wrecker hearings, property lien, demolition hearings, and municipal court trials.

Attorney Michael J. Stanley has over 30 years of experience representing clients in a variety of legal matters, including personal injury, product liability, malpractice, fraud, and business disputes. His firm, Stanley Law, is dedicated to giving a voice to each client’s unique story and fighting for their rights. With a track record of handling cases in state and federal courts, as well as in arbitration, attorney Stanley has assisted individuals and groups of clients facing challenging and life-changing events. He has successfully represented clients in cases ranging from wrongful death due to medical malpractice to complex litigation against multinational corporations. His commitment to guiding his clients through the legal process is evident in his diverse range of cases, from representing retirees affected by Ponzi schemes to families impacted by dangerous products and chemicals. He encourages potential clients to reach out for a free consultation to discuss their legal options. Attorney Stanley's passion for advocating for those who have suffered losses is rooted in his own experience as a young student standing up to injustice, which ultimately led him to pursue a career in law.

Attorney Kevin Fulton is originally from Los Angeles, California but for the last 17 years has called Houston home.  Kevin has had a strong sense of community and service since he was a child.  Immediately upon graduating from high school, Kevin joined the Army and served with distinction.  Kevin is a decorated war veteran who served his country as a reconnaissance soldier in the United States Army. This service included guarding the borders of Europe, functioning as a liberator in the Persian Gulf War, and acting as a humanitarian in Operation Provide Comfort for Kurdish Refugees in Turkey and Iraq.  As a result of his service, Kevin was awarded 10 medals.. After being Honorably Discharged from the Army, Kevin immediately enrolled in college while continuing his service to community by devoting his time on the Board of Directors for a youth counseling organization that provided assistance to at-risk, low income children, youth and their families.  Kevin also dedicated countless hours to helping victims of domestic violence and trained at risk students in conflict resolution.  This focus and dedication earned him a Juris Doctor Degree as well as a Certificate of Distinguished Public Service.  As a student Kevin was an extern for the Orange County District Attorney’s Office and the Community Legal Aid Office.. After law school Kevin became a legal consultant for a major government development agency that specialized in multi-family housing and homeownership.  After leaving the public sector, Kevin entered the private sector as In-House Counsel for a large Property Management Company and handled Employment Law issues, Landlord/Tenant Law, and Business Litigation issues.. As an attorney, Kevin believes that all people, regardless of income level, should be afforded competent legal representation.  To help those that cannot afford representation, Kevin has incorporated the frequent use of his legal skills to go into the community to provide pro bono legal services.  Kevin also takes the time to visit subsidized housing communities to encourage disadvantaged youth to enter the legal profession and to return the knowledge gained back to their community.   He is a member of the Texas State Bar Sections on Real Estate, Probate & Trust Law; Labor & Employment Law; Health Law; Business Law; Construction Law; and Criminal Justice.

Attorney John Daspit is a personal injury lawyer serving clients all over Texas.  A graduate of the University of Texas at Austin, John Daspit earned his undergraduate degree in Accounting. Following graduation, he continued his education and received a Master’s in Accounting as well.. Attorney Daspit earned his law degree from the University of Houston and launched his legal career at one of the most well-respected law firms in the world, Fulbright & Jaworski. As a former defense lawyer, John understands the ins and outs of personal injury defense techniques and is prepared to use this knowledge to craft strategic claims and lawsuits for accident victims.. With a clear understanding of the opposing side, John Daspit is prepared to give his clients the upper hand in their personal injury case. His practice areas include industrial accidents, traffic accidents, product liability, property contamination, catastrophic injuries, class action lawsuits, and a wide-variety of other personal injury and commerical litigation claims.. To learn more about John Daspit or to see what he can do for your claim, contact Daspit Law Firm today to request a free initial case consultation. With John Daspit on your side, you can have peace of mind about the outcome of your case knowing that a topnotch legal representative will be by your side every step of the way.

Attorney Francisco Tinoco was born and raised in South Texas, from immigrant parents.. After graduating from Edinburg High School located in Edinburg, Texas, Mr. Tinoco attended Columbia College in New York City, and graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in American History.. After graduating from Columbia College, Mr. Tinoco attended the Law School at Columbia University, also located in the City of New York.  Mr. Tinoco was awarded the Juris Doctor degree from Columbia Law School, with a Certification from the Parker School of Foreign and Comparative Law.  Mr. Tinoco is licensed to practice law in Texas, New York and Washington, D.C.. However, with respect to immigration cases, which are governed by federal law, Mr. Tinoco is able to represent clients from all over the United States and from all around the Globe.  Mr. Tinoco has succesfully represented clients from all over the United States, and internationally from Mexico, Canada, the United Kingdom, China, India, Myanmar, Phillipines, Chile, Colombia, Venezuela, Honduras, Guatemala, and Costa Rica, to name just a few.. After practicing law in New York City at Clifford Chance, LLP, a major international law firm, Mr. Tinoco decided to return to Texas to start his own law practice and help clients with their immigration applications, including investor visas and work visas, before U.S. Citizenship & Immigration Services and before the U.S. Consulates and U.S. Embassies around the world,.. Mr. Tinoco focuses his practice on family petitions, namely Adjustment of Status cases and Consular Process, Citizenship and Naturalization cases, I-601 and I-601A Waivers, VAWA, U Visas, E-2 and E-1 Investor Visa cases, and TN and L-1 work visas.. Mr. Tinoco is proud that he has helped thousands of families to legally live, work and remain in the United States.. Immigration Laws are very complicated, and the right legal counsel matters.. Attorney Francisco Tinoco is an extremely knowledgeable and experienced immigration lawyer, with more than 23 years of legal experience.  After an initial consultation, he will advise you if you have a good case.. The first consultation at our office is always free and personally with Attorney Francisco Tinoco.

An experienced trial lawyer and commercial litigator, Evan has tried cases to juries in both federal and state courts, representing businesses and high net-worth individuals in business litigation, energy litigation, construction litigation, financial services litigation, and real estate litigation.. In addition to his litigation practice, Evan regularly counsels major financial institutions in developing and improving their legal order processing policies and procedures.. Evan’s representative trial experience includes:. Evan is a Fellow in the Texas Bar Foundation, a charitable organization dedicated to educating the public about rights and obligations under the law and providing legal services to the poor. Evan was also named one of Houston’s Top Lawyers for Financial Services Litigation by H Texas Magazine in 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015 and 2016; recognized by Thomson Reuters as a Texas Rising Star® in Business Litigation in 2014, 2015, 2016 and 2017; and named a Top Lawyer in Litigation by Houstonia Magazine in 2015. Finally, in 2015, Evan was named a Life-Member in the Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum, a designation exclusive to trial lawyers who have won a verdict, arbitration award, or settlement in excess of $2 million.

Andrea Lee Uresti Barr handles probate, trust, power of attorney, guardianship, and fiduciary litigation. Her experience includes trial practice (bench and jury), bill of review proceedings, and appeals.. Beyond her legal work, Ms. Barr loves the great outdoors—running, hiking, and hunting. She enjoys running with her golden retriever, Cotton, cuddling with her pug, Arlo, and spending time with her husband, Chris, and son, Tristan.

Alex J. Brown represents large groups of clients in national/multi-district product liability litigation (MDL) and currently serves on the Talc MDL trial committee. He also represents individual clients in federal and state courts across the country at both the trial and appellate level, and in domestic and international arbitration forums.. Before he became a plaintiff’s lawyer, Alex was a partner in the Houston office of one of the oldest and largest law firms in Texas. There, he represented multi-national corporations in complex business disputes involving international project development, partnerships, oil and gas ventures, corporate governance, real estate development, and mass torts.. Just prior to joining Heard Law Firm, Alex worked closely with legendary trial lawyer, Mark Lanier and served on his trial team for 4 years. The Lanier trials he worked on include two Pinnacle hip implant trials in 2016 that resulted in a $1 billion jury verdict and a $502 million jury verdict, and the Actos drug trial in 2014 that resulted in a $9 billion jury verdict. Alex was recognized for his work on these cases with Mr. Lanier by The Legal 500 2016 publication - the world’s largest legal referral guide.. For years, Alex has been selected as a “Texas Rising Star” byTexas Monthly Magazine and as a “Texas Super Lawyer” in 2017 for his product-liability experience. For nearly a decade, he has maintained an AV Preeminent® ranking among his peers, which is awarded by Martindale-Hubbell to those attorneys whose peers rank them “at the highest level of professional excellence for their legal knowledge, communication skills and ethical standards.”. Alex is a native Houstonian who is licensed in Texas and New York. He is admitted to practice in the United States District Courts for the Southern, Northern and Eastern District of Texas as well as the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit.

After graduating Law School, I served as an Assistant District Attorney in Houston, Texas, for 3 1/2 years where I learned how to try lawsuits. I prosecuted everything from misdemeanors to murders.  Leaving the DA's office, I went into private practice handling most everything that came in the door.. In 1989, I was certified in two areas by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization-- Family Law and Civil Trial Law. I'm very proud of these certifications.  The qualifications are restrictive and the exams were difficult.  I've maintained these certifications by being re-certified every 5 years.. My proudest accomplishments are as a husband for 40 years to my best friend, father to three children and grandfather to three wonderful little girls.

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

A founding partner of the firm, Dax has tried numerous cases covering a variety of practice areas. Dax's practice areas include commercial litigation, bad faith insurance claims, securities litigation, fiduciary duty litigation, and personal injury. No matter the area, his clients always receive thorough attention to detail, consistent and frequent progress communications, and continual case evaluation at every stage of the case. Representing clients throughout the State of Texas, Dax enjoys a reputation for efficient, professional, yet dogged attention to his clients' needs in all cases.. Dax began his career at Thompson & Knight, LLP a large international law firm based in Dallas, Texas. Dax received his Juris Doctorate degree, cum laude, in 1998 from South Texas College of Law where he was a member of the South Texas Law Review and the school's famed advocacy program. Dax has been recognized as a Texas Rising Star 2006 - 2011 by Super Lawyers, a Thomson Reuters Service and Published in Texas Monthly (an honor going to only the top 2.5% of up and coming Texas attorneys under the age of 40). Additionally, Dax serves as an adjunct professor at South Texas College of Law where he teaches trial advocacy skills. Dax also served as Chair of the Houston Bar Association Litigation Section.