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“At one time or another, everyone knows what it’s like to be taken advantage of by someone more powerful. I stand up for people in their most desperate times of need. Our jury system is the last recourse for the powerless against the powerful. My goal is to get your life back.”

Wendy is an experienced litigator practicing in the areas of Family Law and Commercial Litigation.  She built her practice at several large downtown firms before opening her Collin County office.  She serves as Local Counsel on large litigation matters, and is frequently appointed by local Judges to act as a Mediator, Guardian Ad Litem and Attorney Ad Litem.

W. Mark Montgomery (“Mark”) has a long and successful history as a diligent researcher and public speaker since early in his life. He was a state champion in debate during high school and either won or placed all four years of high school and was State of Oklahoma runner up in extemporaneous speaking his senior year.. Mark parlayed his early debate success into a full scholarship at Southeastern Oklahoma State University where he won numerous awards in debate against national competitors, including winning the University of Florida tournament as a freshman while competing against all classifications. During his senior year, Mark decided to help the team by giving up his eligibility and instead coached the team when the regular coach suffered an injury from house fire that prevented him from traveling with the team; Montgomery’s extensive research and key communication skills enabled him to be a successful coach, sending several teams on to the debate National Tournament.. Mark obtained his Masters while he continued coaching the university speech and debate team. Taking a break from coaching, Mark spent a year as the city editor of The Henryetta Daily Freelance. It was here that Montgomery felt the yearning to get into the courtroom as he learned how local government and politics shaped so much of people’s lives. The next year while studying for the legal bar admittance test, Mark taught and coached at the Jenks, Oklahoma Middle and High School which is a 6A school with a great reputation for its academic and sports programs. In the year that he served there, Mark successfully coached another team to the Cross Examination National tournament.. With his successful debate background, Mark was awarded the Leon Jaworski scholarship to Baylor University. This scholarship, named for the former Watergate prosecutor, was given each year to 2 or 3 former debaters who also showed excellence in the Classroom. After finishing law school, Mark couldn’t wait to get into the Courtroom so he decided to take a position as an Assistant County Attorney in Grayson County. Mark had a first chair jury trial his second day of work. Working in a medium sized county provided Mark the opportunity to move to felony prosecution in less than a year. By the time MARK left the DA office for private practice, he was the chief prosecutor for crimes against children.. In 1994, Montgomery left Grayson County and joined George Parker and Associates where he became a partner leading a wide variety of cases including family law, custody, wrongful death, criminal defense, probate, personal injury, and civil work, both for both plaintiff and defendant. The wide variety of cases presented has seasoned Mark as a well rounded litigator. In 2001 he was named by his peers as the top personal injury litigator in Collin County (Texas Lawyer). In addition he has been involved in a broad range of a cases including murder cases, child abuse cases, as well as consumer protection cases (Texas DTPA).. Mark has expanded his client services with his mediation practice, using his knowledge of the Collin County judicial system to help other litigants settle their cases. He serves as local counsel for many firms throughout Texas, and receives much of his business from client referrals. He feels that the ultimate compliment is to receive a referral from a former opponent, which is a frequent occurrence.. Mark remains eager to serve new clients and has put together a great team to help make sure that the Law Offices of Mark Montgomery do the best job possible for his customers.

Vanita Budhrani Parker has been practicing criminal law for over 23 years. She is a first- generation Indian attorney that handles cases in Collin and Dallas County. She started her career as an Assistant District Attorney in Dallas County where she worked from 1997-2009.  Since leaving the District Attorney's Office, Vanita has spent her career representing individuals that have been arrested and charfed with a crime/crimes.  She has handled cases from Misdemeanors to Capital Murder.  She specializes in defending individuals that have a mental Illness.

Since 2001, Tom Kapioltas has been representing a diverse range of clients across Texas, including: real property developers, financial institutions, government agencies, mortgage lenders, small business owners, property owner associations, and residential and commercial property owners.

Ryan is a seasoned and successful trial attorney who practices almost exclusively in criminal defense. Ryan has secured verdicts of NOT GUILTY in cases with charges ranging from Continuous Sexual Assault of a Child, Aggravated Assaults, and in misdemeanor cases. Ryan has both the reputation for and the experience of trying difficult cases. His skill in trial allows him to come up with the best strategies for his clients, giving them the best opportunity to succeed.. Ryan is board certified in criminal law by the Texas Board of legal specialization since 2021. This distinction is held by less than 1% of Texas Lawyers.. D Magazine named Ryan to the Best Lawyers Under 40 list in 2021. National Trial Lawyers Association also named Ryan “Top 40 under 40” in his practice in 2018, 2019, 2020, and 2021.. In addition to assisting clients defending against criminal allegations, Ryan handles cases involving Child Protective Services (CPS). Ryan has been involved with several jury trials involving CPS, enabling him to navigate all the obstacles involved with these types of cases. Ryan is a skilled and aggressive attorney who can be a shrewd negotiator, but also a compassionate and insightful advisor.. Ryan previously handled divorces and family law cases. While he no longer handles these types of cases, his experience makes him the perfect attorney to help anyone involved in any criminal allegations that arise during a divorce or may affect a client’s child custody issues. Ryan is an invaluable partner to work alongside your family law attorney building a coherent strategy for both the criminal and family law cases.. Ryan began his career in 2010 by opening his own law office in Sherman, Texas. He then joined Nix and Hoover, which soon changed its name to Nix, Hoover & Kreck. In 2013, Ryan began working with Loughmiller Higgins P.C. where he represented clients in complex family law cases. He has been with our firm since 2014.. Ryan Kreck graduated in 2008 from South Texas College of Law in Houston, Texas. Prior to law school, Ryan graduated from Baylor University in 2005 with a degree in Political Science. He was involved in mock trials both in college and law school, where he was recognized for his trial advocacy skills. He was also on the Debate and Model UN teams at Baylor University.. Outside of work, Ryan is an avid hunter and contributes to his children’s extracurricular activities, ranging from Boy Scouts to gymnastics. Ryan himself is an Eagle Scout, he continues to use the confidence and character building he acquired throughout the process into his career and personal life.

Ravi V. Mohan is an attorney who provides high quality and compassionate representation for Family Law matters. Specifically, he represents clients in matters from basic and simple to complex Divorce and property distribution matters, basic and simple to complex Child Custody matters, basic and simple to complex Support matters, and Pre-Nuptial and Post-Nuptial matters.. Ravi V. Mohan brings an array of experience ranging from involvement in litigation of a multimillion-dollar securities case against the Securities Exchange Commission, litigation in Criminal Court matters, and litigation before the Board of Immigration Appeals. With his litigation experience and his background focusing in Family Law, Ravi V. Mohan brings a complete skill set, understanding and know-how to your Family Law matter.

R. Dean Davenport is a Collin County attorney who practices in the areas of Estate Planning, Wills, Probate, and Guardianship. He holds a doctorate from Baylor University (Ph.D.), a law degree (J.D.) from Texas Tech University School of Law, and teaches undergraduate courses in legal ethics. He is a member of the American Bar Association, the Collin County Bar Association, the Texas Center for Legal Ethics, the American Association of University Professors, and the College of the State Bar of Texas.

Mr. Walpole handles primarily criminal matters. He has tried over 300 cases to verdict. He has never prosecuted anyone. While primarily practicing in North Texas, he has tried cases in West Texas, the Panhandle, Hill Country, and the Rio Grande Valley.. Mr. Walpole received a Master of Science in Genetics from Texas A&M, which has proven useful in cases involving scientific evidence. Publications include "Variation in Mitochondrial DNA in Populations of Peromyscus eremicus from the Chihuahuan and Sonoran Deserts," Journal of Mammology.. Deric was recognized in 2000, when he was voted the George Roland Trial Lawyer of the Year by the Collin County Criminal Defense Lawyers Association. Mr. Walpole has been elected as a Thomson Reuters Super Laywer every year from 2012 to 2018. He is an Eagle Scout and serves as Assistant Scoutmaster for Troop 303 in McKinney, Texas.

Mr. Spencer began his criminal defense practice in 2014 after working as a prosecutor for over three years. Mr. Spencer's first job was as an assistant district attorney for Potter County. During his time in Potter County Mr. Spencer worked as a grand jury prosecutor and as a felony trial lawyer. As a grand jury prosecutor Mr. Spencer would present cases to the grand jury to determine whether or not someone should be indicted for a felony offense. Then Mr. Spencer transitioned into a felony trial lawyer. During his time as a felony trial lawyer, Mr. Spencer tried a variety cases ranging from theft and drug possession to murder and aggravated assault.. Mr. Spencer decided to leave the office when he and his wife got engaged. Since she refused to move up to Amarillo, Mr. Spencer moved back to Plano, where he had graduated from Plano East Senior High School in 2001. After moving back to Plano, Mr. Spencer was hired by the Hunt County Attorney's Office, where he worked as a misdemeanor trial lawyer. Shortly after he began working there, Mr. Spencer realized he wanted to start a criminal defense practice and left the office a short time later.. As a criminal defense lawyer, Mr. Spencer is committed to zealously advocating for his clients. Mr. Spencer analyses each case he gets not just from the defense side, but also from the prosecution side. If you want an attorney who is going to be honest, hard working and diligent, then Mr. Spencer is your best choice. If you want an attorney who returns phone calls and text messages, then Mr. Spencer is your best choice. The next time you are arrested for an offense and you need someone in your corner to fight for you then you need to pick Mr. Spencer to defend your rights.

Mr. Palmer has experience in many areas of law including family law, estate planning, business litigation, business creation, criminal defense, personal injury and a variety of other matters. Now, he and his firm focus on helping people get a Soft Divorce® –  divorce doesn’t have to be so hard®.. Mr. Palmer and his wife, Summer, regularly attend the Prestoncrest Church of Christ in Dallas and participate in bible studies there.. "I’m always looking for a better way to do something, then I want to share that with others. The reason I do what I do is because I believe a Soft Divorce® is better than a hard divorce. It’s my life’s mission to help people get through the divorce process in the healthiest way possible."

Mr. Fredericks began his career as a prosecutor in the Collin County District Attorney’s Office in 2005. Mr. Fredericks was promoted to misdemeanor chief prosecutor in less than a year. Mr. Fredericks was soon promoted to the felony division where he worked in multiple units. Mr. Fredericks was assigned to the special prosecution unit where he prosecuted mortgage fraud, securities fraud, and other white-collar crimes. Mr. Fredericks worked in the juvenile prosecution unit where he prosecuted youth offenders between the ages of 10 and 16 for crimes ranging from theft to murder. Mr. Fredericks finished his prosecution career as a felony trial prosecutor representing the State in all levels of felony crimes. During Mr. Fredericks ten year career he prosecuted every crime from traffic tickets to capital murder. Mr. Fredericks has tried over 150 jury trials and well over 300 bench trials. Mr. Fredericks is Board Certified in Criminal Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization. When you are facing serious criminal charges, you need an attorney who can identify the strengths and weaknesses in your case and get you the best possible outcome.

Melody Petitt is an experienced family law attorney, licensed in the state of Texas. In this position, she negotiated and tried many cases throughout the southeast region of Texas. Prior to opening her own firm, Melody worked as an Assistant Attorney General in the child support division of the Texas Attorney General’s office.. As an attorney handling divorce, custody and other family law cases, Melody understands that this can be a time of high stress and anxiety. Her goal in representation is providing clients with an accurate legal analysis of the facts and laws relevant to each client’s case so that clients are able to make informed decisions. Melody has a passion for helping families in their time of need and she values building trust with her clients and always being honest with them.. Melody Petitt is a graduate of Baylor University School of Law. During her time at Baylor, she was a member of the Harvey M. Richey Moot Court Society.

Mark A. Walsh has litigated hundreds of construction and business disputes throughout the State of Texas since 1997. He has extensive experience and has counseled clients in all manner of construction and business disputes, commercial contract drafting and litigation, public procurement law, partner/shareholder dispute litigation, and governmental entity representation.

Kyle Therrian is a D Magazine Best Under 40 in his profession. He is also the former president of the McKinney Bar Association, the Secretary/Treasurer of Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Legal Education Institute, and formerly represented the Collin County criminal defense bar as a member of the Collin County Bail Bond Board. The National Trial Lawyers Association has named Kyle as a “Top 40 under 40” in his practice in 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, and 2018. Kyle focuses his practice on representing individuals in both pending criminal cases and in criminal appeals. This is a dual-threat approach to criminal law. As an attorney who handles criminal appeals, Kyle has a reputation in the trial courts as an attorney who will take his cases to the next level when necessary. This provides value to clients with pending criminal matters who are hoping to convince a prosecutor for a favorable outcome or persuade a judge that their rights were violated.. As a criminal attorney, Kyle combines aggressiveness and experience as a trial attorney with the finesse and savvy of an advocate to address the unique concerns of each individual client. Being well-prepared and remaining several steps ahead is his motto as well as what his client’s expect.. When Kyle is not practicing law he volunteers as a Teen Court Judge and is a member of the Collin County Bail Bond Board. Kyle also contributes to the “Voice for the Defense” magazine published by the Texas Criminal Defense Lawyer’s Association.. Kyle Therrian attended law school at the University of Oklahoma where he was recognized as one of the top oral advocates in his class and inducted into the Order of Solicitors. While attending law school, he focused his legal education on the practice of Criminal and Constitutional Law. Kyle was the named the Captain of the OU’s prestigious White Collar Crime Mock Trial Team, and was invited to compete in the Black Law Student Association’s regional mock trial competition where he received the honor of “Best Advocate.”. Outside of the firm Kyle manages and plays goalie for a local hockey team. He is also busy prepping his team for another state championship win at the Statewide Teen Court Mock Trial Competition.

Kristi has been a licensed, practicing attorney since 2001.  Kristi is a former prosecutor who served as a misdemeanor court chief, Chief of Domestic Violence, and Chief of the Felony Crimes Against Children Division, where she handled cases involving injury and sexual assault of children. During her years as a prosecutor, Kristi also handled cases in the Specialized Crime Division, where she focused on financial crimes, public integrity matters, and other complex or unique cases. Since leaving the District Attorney’s Office, Kristi has provided counsel to young clients and their families charged with criminal offenses in the juvenile justice system.

Kimberly Killebrew focuses her entire practice on family law and brings over 27 years of experience to every case she handles. She understands you want to resolve disputed issues as quickly as possible but without sacrificing a desirable outcome.. Clients feel at home in our office environment, which is friendly and welcoming. We are glad to answer your legal questions, address your concerns and explain legal nuances to help dispel any confusion about court procedures or the litigation process.. Over the years, our attorney has successfully worked with countless clients to address the vital issues they face related to family law and divorce. She has calmly dealt with hostile opposing counsel and has stayed the course to achieve optimum results for her clients.. Her mediation skills also serve clients well for resolving family law issues or negotiating settlements with other attorneys.

John Rolater has been an Assistant Criminal District Attorney for Collin County and Chief of the Appellate Division for eight years. Previously, he was an Assistant Criminal District Attorney for Dallas County for eleven years, including three years as Deputy Chief of the Appellate Division. In 2003, the Greater Dallas Crime Commission recognized him as the Henry Wade Prosecutor of the Year.. John has been involved in the post-conviction litigation of several high-profile capital cases. He has led reinvestigations and represented the State in litigation related to exonerations. He has been a legislative liaison for both the Collin and Dallas County Criminal District Attorneys.. John earned his BBA from the University of Texas at Austin and his J.D. from the Texas Tech University School of Law in Lubbock, where he served as an editor of the Law Review and was selected as a member of the Order of the Coif. Following law school, John clerked for the Honorable Paul McCollum and the Honorable Anne Crawford McClure of the El Paso Court of Appeals.. John is an active member of the Texas District and County Attorneys Association. He has taught continuing legal education courses for TDCAA, the State Bar of Texas, the Center for American and International Law, the Texas Center for the Judiciary and UT-CLE. He co-authored a book on confession law, now in its third edition. He is Board Certified in Criminal Appellate Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization.

Jeremy was a Collin County Prosecutor and he has tried over 200 jury cases – virtually all criminal. He has received Not Guilty verdicts at every level of State Court from first-degree felonies to serious misdemeanors.Jeremy was selected to the Texas Super Lawyers list in 2019. This recognition is given to less than 5% of the attorneys in the state. He has been board certified in criminal law by the Texas Board of legal specialization since 2014, a distinction held by less than 1% of Texas Lawyers.He serves on the Board of Directors for Texas Criminal Defense Lawyer’s Association (“TCDLA”) He is two time president of McKinney Bar Association, and is the current chairman of Collin County Bar Association’s Criminal Law Section. Jeremy is also a member of the Texas State Bar College.Jeremy frequently lectures on criminal defense topics including handling criminal emergencies and trial advocacy. Jeremy is an avid blogger on and has been featured by the State Bar of Texas on numerous occasions. Jeremy is a graduate of SMU Law School.His memberships include:Texas Super Lawyer 2019, 2020.McKinney Bar Association (President)TCDLA (Board Member – Committee Chair)Texas Criminal Defense Lawyer’s Educational Institute (Super-Fellow)Collin County Bar Association Trial College (Instructor)Collin County Criminal Defense Lawyer Association (Past Board Member)Plano Bar Association

Jason K. Burress is an experienced attorney that has dedicated his practice to helping people who have suffered from the negligence of others. As the founder of Burress Law PLLC, Attorney Burress works every case with his team to build a relationship with his clients. Located in McKinney, Texas, Attorney Burress represents clients throughout Collin and the surrounding counties.. As a born and raised Texan, Mr. Burress earned his law degree from Southern Methodist University School of Law. Before opening his firm, Mr. Burress managed hundreds of high-stakes cases involving personal injury and wrongful death with millions of dollars at risk.. Jason is also very involved in the community, donating more than $57,200 since 2011. Furthermore, he has participated in many foundations and clubs throughout Texas.

Jake is an estate planning attorney and the owner of Estes Law Office, P.L.L.C. in McKinney, Texas. His practice consists primarily of representing a wide variety of clients in the areas of probate administration, Wills and trusts (simple and complex), disability documents, elder law, guardianship, and corporate law. Previous to opening his own law practice, Jake was an associate estate planning attorney at The Law Office of M. Todd Estes, P.C. in Sherman, Texas for seven years. In addition to this experience, Jake served as an Assistant District Attorney felony prosecutor at the Grayson County District Attorney’s Office.Jake is a member of the State Bar of Texas, American Bar Association, Collin County Bar Association, Grayson County Bar Association, Paul Brown American Inn of Court, Grayson County Young Lawyer’s Association, McKinney Chamber of Commerce, McKinney Young Professionals and the North Texas Young Professionals. He frequently presents seminars to groups in the North Texas area on various topics such as intestacy in Texas, the importance of preparing a proper Will and disability documents, and living trust scams.Jake previously served on the Board of Directors for The Rehabilitation Center and the Sherman Chamber of Commerce. He currently serves on the Board of Directors for the Estate Planning Section of the Collin County Bar Association.. Jake received his Bachelor of Arts degree at Austin College in 1999 and was a member of the Austin College Lacrosse team. He received his Juris Doctor degree from Texas A&M University School of Law (formerly Texas Wesleyan School of Law) in 2003 and was a member of the international law fraternity Delta Theta Phi. Jake was admitted to the State Bar of Texas in 2004.. Wills and trusts, disability documents, probate administration, corporate law and business organizations, and guardianships.

J. Ryan Nordhaus has been a practicing Frisco Divorce Lawyer since April 2003.. Mr. Nordhaus is a divorce and family law lawyer who is Board Certified by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization – Family Law. Mr. Nordhaus did is undergraduate studies at Baylor University and received his Juris Doctor at Texas Wesleyan University School of Law. In addition, he received an L.L.M. in Taxation from the S.M.U. Dedman School of Law. Mr. Nordhaus is also a qualified mediator pursuant to rules promulgated by the Texas Family Code.. From 2011-2013 Mr. Nordhaus was selected by Super Lawyers Magazine (published by Key Professional Media) as a Texas Rising Star. This is an honor received by no more than 2.5 percent of the lawyers in the state.. As a McKinney divorce attorney, Mr. Nordhaus spends the majority of his time handling family law cases and matters ancillary thereto. His business and tax backgrounds offer clients a unique perspective in sophisticated property matters in divorces and when there are child support issues.. Mr. Nordhaus is an advocate for alternative dispute resolution and believes that a high percentage of contested cases can be resolved through mediation or informal settlement. Moreover, Mr. Nordhaus is trained in collaborative law and is prepared to handle collaborative law cases. Collaborative law is a unique solution for the right case. Not all cases fit into a single mold; therefore, while some cases may best be resolved through collaborative law, some cases may best be resolved through mediation, informal settlement or trial.. Mr. Nordhaus handles divorce and family law cases for clients all over including but not limited to McKinney, Fairview, Allen, Plano, Frisco, Denton, Dallas,

I'm happy to go to trial to recover what you deserve for your injury. With over 20 years of litigation experience and over 150 jury trials in three states, n under my belt, I go out of my way to ensure that careless corporations don’t harm the public. As a former defense attorney for two large national insurance companies, I saw many clients who were at the mercy of big business and was troubled by the way they were treated. My experience inspired me to change career paths and protect the public from the negligence and the wrongdoing of big companies.. I attended Oklahoma’s East Central University on a full scholarship as a Hornbeak Scholar, and graduated in 1996, having double-majored in History and Criminal Justice. Upon graduation, I attended law school at the University of Oklahoma, and tried multiple cases under my legal intern’s license before graduating.. My legal career is expansive, having practiced family law, bankruptcy law and criminal defense and even providing representation to low-income defendants as a public defender. I have won various awards and recognition for my legal services including a nomination for the Distinguished Service Award of 2007 and winner of the 2007 Famers Trial Horse of the Year, which was awarded by Farmer’s Insurance for trying more cases than any other Farmer’s attorney over the course of that year. My diverse experience brings valuable insight and a unique perspective.. One early inspiration to stand up for others was the Harper Lee classic, “To Kill a Mockingbird.” Finch inspired me because he stood up against his entire community and did the right thing, even tho it wasn't the popular thing.  Justice and a sense of doing the right thing, rather than the expedient thing have been themes of mine for as long as I can remember.. I am married and have three children.

I'm dedicated to helping my clients achieve their goals. My practice is primarily focused in the area of family law. Family law matters can include adoptions, pre and post nuptial agreements, divorce, juvenile matters, child support and child custody related issues, property division and protective orders. If you are seeking enforcement of a previous order, or require assistance in a modification of a previous order, I will zealously advocate for your rights and interests. I understand that family law matters can be a difficult and stressful transition, and I would like to help you through that process.

I  have been practicing law since 1996. After three years of active duty as an Army JAG and another three in the Collin County District Attorney’s office, I went into private practice. Since then my practice has been dedicated to criminal defense, and just about all of my cases are in Collin and Dallas County. I know the DA’s, and I know the judges, and they know me. If you’ve been accused of a crime, call me. I can help you, and I will defend you.