Top best Litigation Lawyers Near me in ZIP 77002

Rachel de Cordova practices in the areas of tort, commercial, maritime, and energy litigation with a special emphasis in handling complex, commercial litigation; premises, product and toxic tort litigation; and maritime litigation. She served as national maritime counsel for one of the country’s largest oil refiners and marketers where she handled all maritime related litigation, as well as regulatory matters before government bodies overseeing pilot and port tariffs and the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission. She also handled personal injury suits in Texas and Louisiana as well as advised her client regarding indemnity, defense and additional insured provisions to comply with Texas state law.. Her practice also includes the defense and investigation of claims resulting from oilfield and maritime catastrophic incidents under the Oil Pollution Act of 1990, including handling the settlement of all major refinery and vessel detention claims in the EAGLE OTOME oil spill. Ms. de Cordova defends vessel owners and operators from claims arising under the Jones Act, the Longshore and Harbor Workers’ Compensation Act and the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act.. Ms. de Cordova joined Phelps from the Texas based litigation firm Royston, Rayzor, Vickery & Williams, LLP.

Rachaelle Reynolds & Associates, PLLC., represents individuals, businesses, and organizations in both civil and criminal matters with a focus on business disputes, healthcare corporate compliance and professional licensing board investigations. Our firm’s business clients range from start-up entrepreneurs to large-size businesses. We counsel professionals, licensed healthcare providers in private practice and academic settings, including representation in proceedings before licensing boards and regulatory agencies. From the first notification of a licensing board or regulatory agency investigation, we provide straight talk and counsel through the entire investigation and disciplinary process, to resolution.  Our firm’s practice is centered in Houston; however, we have an established footprint throughout the State of Texas, serving clients whose operations have global reach.  We are committed to providing our clients with the highest quality legal representation and counsel. This means constantly updating our legal skills, developing process improvements and maintaining the best available technology and resources. Most importantly, it means listening to our clients, getting to know them, understanding their needs, and collaborating with them to achieve their goals. We have strong relationships with the vast majority of our clients, and most of our new clients come to us through referrals from people who have confidence in us. Due to the breadth and depth of our experience, we are able to provide clients assistance in most, if not all, legal matters.  With our history in the community, all members of the firm are proud to participate in civic and community affairs, as well as local, state, and national bar association activities.

Ms. Martin has litigated a wide range cases from inception, through trial or arbitration and appeal. Ms. Martin has significant experience in commercial disputes, employment litigation, including non-compete issues, and numerous other general litigation issues. Additionally, Ms. Martin has developed particular expertise in appellate practice, briefing numerous appeals in state and federal court, including the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit and the Texas Supreme Court.

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

Laura focuses her practice on commercial and complex litigation.  She has successfully tried cases to jury verdict and prosecuted appeals before federal and state courts in Texas.  Laura’s practice encompasses a wide variety of commercial and civil matters ranging from contract to fraud disputes.  Laura is also a Certified Mediator and has mediated attorneys’ fees, construction contract, fiduciary duty, fraud, homeowners/condominium association, insurance, landlord-tenant, real estate, and tort disputes.. Laura is a former member of the Board of Directors of the Harris County dispute Resolution Center, which is a non-profit corporation sponsored by the Houston Bar Association and funded through Harris County, providing free alternative dispute resolution services to the resident of Harris County.  She is also a former Co-Chair of the Tomorrow’s Attorney Pipeline Program (TAPP), which is dedicated to increasing diversity in the legal profession by targeting diverse high school students and providing them concrete, motivating opportunities to learn about the law and begin planning for her law school education.  Laura also volunteers her time with a number of community service programs, including the Interprofessional Drug Education Alliance (IDEA), Meals on Wheels, and Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA).. Laura was associated with three national firms in the Houston area prior to founding The Coe Law Firm, PLLC.

John is a Houston-based trial lawyer with over twenty-five years' experience trying commercial cases. Trying and appealing cases in Houston and across Texas against some of the best lawyers in the country, John has established a legacy of winning, integrity, and excellence.

In 2010, Mr. Ford achieved the highest distinction available to an attorney practicing in the area of Estate Planning and Probate in Texas. He has become Board Certified by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization, which is a recognition bestowed on a very few attorneys who have demonstrated special competence in this area of law and who have received recommendations from fellow attorneys and judges with whom they have worked.. In 2009, Mr. Ford completed the required course-work to become certified to serve as a mediator. In pursuit of this distinction, Mr. Ford attended the world-renowned Straus Institute for Dispute Resolution at the Pepperdine University School of Law in Malibu, California. He attended this intensive course with the goal of being able to conduct mediations in probate and guardianship cases, as very few mediators in Texas specialize in these areas.. In 2006, Mr. Ford was appointed by the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Texas to serve on the Guardianship Certification Board, which is a 15-member board that creates policy and oversees the regulation of private professional guardians in the State of Texas.  At the inaugural meeting of the GCB, Mr. Ford was elected as the Chair of the Rules Committee, where he has served with distinction since that time.. Mr. Ford's recent distinctions are reflective of a dedication to the areas of estate planning, probate, and guardianship that began early in his education.  In law school, Mr. Ford was fortunate to be able to concentrate his education in estate planning and business planning, not unlike a major in undergraduate school. His concentration in estate planning and business planning involved a curriculum designed around an in-depth study of those areas.. Additionally, he was able to regularly work one-on-one with professors in those fields so that before he even graduated from law school he had experience in tax planning and will drafting.. Mr. Ford graduated from Baylor University with degrees in Accounting and Law. He has also completed several post-graduate courses at Baylor in pursuit of a Masters in Taxation.. Following law school, he began his career as a Tax Attorney for a large international accounting and consulting firm, where he assisted clients primarily in the areas of Estate and Gift Tax and Personal Income Tax.. The combination of his tax-related degrees and his experience working as a Tax Attorney have given Mr. Ford a strong background in the areas of Estate Planning and Probate, and he has focused his attention and expertise in these areas ever since.. Mr. Ford devotes his knowledge and experience to maintaining the reputation of Ford+Bergner as a leading estate planning and probate firm in Texas.

I pride my self in being extremely passionate about the law. My dedication to my clients and their causes shows in my detail-oriented work. I treat my clients cases as if they were my own. Clients typically seek lawyers at a vulnerable and unfortunate period of their lives. My office understands that and handles every case with compassion, professionalism and a great sense of urgency.. 1.Personal injury. In a difficult time following a traffic accident, competent legal representation is cruicial in communicating with the insurance companies, negotiating a favorable settlement and, if necessary, going to trial.. 2. Immigration. Being an immigrant form Morocco, I experienced first hand the process of becoming a lawful resident and eventually a naturalized citizen. I undersatnd what it takes to be successful in this complex and constantly changing area of the law. My expertise is deportation and inadmissibility defense.. 3. Business law. When parties enter into a business agreement or partnership, they almost never forsee that it will end up in dispute. Many business agreements end up in disagreement or misunderstanding.. When unexpected disputes arise, they must be resolved efficiently and expiditiously to minimize the negative impact on revenue and customers.. I understand the need for efficient and discreet legal representation.. 4. International business law. I can be retained to negotiate multinational business contracts and advise foreign companies on establishing business presence in the United States. I speak fluent Arabic, French, Spanish and English.

I practice civil litigation for corporate clients.  I am licensed in state and federal courts and have practiced in Texas since 2001.  I am AV Preeminent Rated by Martindale-Hubbell and am a Member of the Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers which includes only firms with the highest ratings in legal ability and ethical standards.  I have been selected for inclusion in the Bar Register of Preeminent Women Lawyers -- an honor reserved exclusively for less than 5 percent of women lawyers who are Rated AV Preeminent. My legal experience includes civil litigation, eDiscovery litigation, criminal litigation, and civil appeals. I am fluent in Spanish.

I grew up in Houston and attended Memorial High School before joining the United States Marine Corps. While enlisted I received my bachelor’s degree from Chapman University in California. After being Honorably Discharged, I returned to Houston and began working in the oil and gas industry. I went on to earn a master’s in business administration and Juris Doctorate at the University of Houston.. Over the past decade, I have aggressively represented clients injured through the negligence of others. My practice focuses on personal injury, including transportation and construction litigation. I am currently licensed to appear in all courts in Texas and before the United States District Courts for the Southern and Eastern Districts of Texas.

Having played a pivotal role in some of the nation’s most visible landmark cases, I have earned the recognition and respect of the legal community and my clients as a capable and compassionate attorney who will not flinch in the face of opposition.. During much of my 20-year tenure with O’Quinn Law Firm, I also served at the South Texas College of Law as an adjunct professor in mock trial to Associate Dean Gerald Treece, widely known for his KHOU-TV appearances informing citizens of their legal rights.. Prior to O’Quinn Law Firm, I was member of a Harris Country District Court Staff where I gained a thorough understanding of the behind-the-scenes workings of our legal system and the perspectives of judges and other courtroom influencers who greatly impact the outcome of a case.  I also did an internship at the Texas Court of Appeals.. I began my career in the law as a Texas peace officer, vowing to serve and protect the people of my community  –  a firsthand experience that gave me great empathy for and commitment to the people I represents in the legal system today. I am still a peace officer and have completed enough service, education and time to hold a Masters Peace Officer Certification in the State of Texas.. I earned my law degree from South Texas College of Law, and was commended as the year’s outstanding male graduate by the Student Bar Association.  I am an often-requested speaker in the community, and spend time doing work with various organizations in the community.. As a devoted family man, I advocate for causes I believe will leave the world a better place for my children.

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.

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

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.

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.

Experienced Litigation attorney serving clients in Jonesboro and surrounding areas.