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Mr. Pearcy is a seventh-generation Texan and a third-generation Texas attorney. Growing up in Kerrville, Texas, Mr. Pearcy was raised to value family and hard work. Mowing lawns, picking up trash at local churches, hauling hay, herding cattle, cutting down cedar, and working other odd jobs; he learned that nothing comes easy. Indeed, much of Mr. Pearcy's practice today is guided by his own life experience.. Mr. Pearcy is a graduate of the University of Texas and St. Mary's Law School. He is a member of the Texas Bar College and prides himself on the long hours he spends staying abreast of the latest changes in the practice of law. As an attorney, Mr. Pearcy has personally helped resolve hundreds of cases throughout Texas.. Mr. Pearcy knows from firsthand experience what it's like to be on the client's side of the table. Mr. Pearcy takes lessons learned from his experience receiving legal services to transform the. Mr. Pearcy understands he isn't the right attorney for everyone but knows he just might be the right attorney for you.

Mr. McNelis has considerable experience in representing owners and general contractors on large construction projects, as well as their subcontractors, suppliers and design professionals, throughout the project development and construction process. Through his extensive construction litigation background, Mr. McNelis is able to provide valuable risk-assessment, management and liability guidance during all phases of the construction, as well as highly-developed dispute resolution skills and strategic planning. Mr. McNelis has also been selected to serve as a mediator in complex construction project disputes involving multiple parties with sometimes conflicting interests.. In 2004, Mr. McNelis formed McNelis + Associates, PLLC to provide superior legal services to the construction and real estate development industries. While all members of the firm have extensive commercial litigation and contract drafting experience, Sean McNelis’ construction law career commenced nearly 25 years ago as a law clerk with H.B. Zachry Co.’s in-house legal counsel. In that time he has practiced law in Dallas with the State’s foremost construction law firm of Canterbury, Stuber, Pratt, Elder & Gooch, developed and led the construction law practice team at the State’s second oldest and San Antonio’s largest law firm of Matthews and Branscomb, PC, and left in 2004 to form one of the State’s most experienced and respected boutique law firms providing superior legal services to the construction and real estate professionals.. Mr. McNelis has decades of dedicated experience in representing the legal needs of owners, developers, contractors, subcontractors, suppliers and design professionals throughout the construction process and throughout the State. Mr. McNelis has successfully litigated numerous lawsuits, arbitrations and other forms of alternative dispute resolution processes involving all manner of construction disputes before both state and federal courts, to include defective construction claims, delay claims, hindrance claims, deficient design document claims, impact claims, payment and performance bond claims, surety obligations and lien claims.. A large portion of Sean’s practice is dedicated to assisting parties in drafting both simple and extremely complex construction agreements (including negotiated contracts, design-bid-build contracts, design-build contracts, contracts and cost-plus contracts), project management contracts, design contracts, subcontract agreements, supply contracts and purchase orders. From straightforward supply contracts to complex design-build contracts involving multiple parties, phases and funding mechanisms, Mr. McNelis has demonstrated the skill and the expertise needed to craft comprehensive contract documents to help ensure a successful project while protecting the interests of his clients. Mr. McNelis is able to utilize his extensive construction litigation background to provide valuable risk-assessment, management and liability guidance, as well as highly-developed dispute resolution skills and strategic planning, throughout the contracting process. Particular attention is given to minimizing potential disputes on the project by drafting contracts with clear delineations of authority, obligations and risk assumption.. Sean McNelis has served as the president of the Construction Law Section of the San Antonio Bar Association, after serving on its board for over five years. He also served as on the San Antonio Chapter of the Associated General Contractors of America (“AGC”)’s board of directors, and his firm was awarded the AGC Service Provider of the Year award in 2011. Mr. McNelis is active in the Texas and American Bar Associations’ Construction Law Sections, as well as in local construction industry trade associations. Mr. McNelis has conducted numerous seminars for clients and industry professionals regarding legal topics as diverse as perfecting lien and bond claims to risk mitigation in contract drafting, to legislative updates on issues impacting the construction industry.. As part of our firm’s ongoing commitment to our clients to be at the very forefront of changes in the construction industry, Mr. McNelis has achieved the U.S. Green Building Council’s training and accreditation to become LEED Accredited. By becoming LEED accredited, Mr. McNelis is best prepared to assist you in managing the risks, responsibilities and administrative procedures inherent in commercial and residential projects seeking LEED Certification. Most recently, Mr. McNelis, was distinguished by the State Board of Legal Specialization as being one of the very first lawyers within the state of Texas to become Board Certified as a specialist in Construction Law.

Mr. Jonathan K. Joyner was born and raised in San Antonio, Texas. He graduated from Southwestern University in Georgetown, Texas with a B.A. in Business. While at Southwestern University, Jonathan obtained a summer internship in San Antonio working for a San Antonio criminal defense firm.  During those summers, Jonathan learned how to be an effective criminal defense attorney, how to aggressively advocate on behalf of his clients and how to deliver quality legal services.  Jonathan also learned how important it was to have open lines of communication with his clients and to this day, all of his clients have direct access to him. Upon completing his undergraduate studies, Jonathan moved to East Lansing, Michigan where he attended Michigan State University College of Law.. While in law school, Jonathan completed a clinical program at Michigan State University College of Law where he had the opportunity to work on various legal issues and learned how to effectively represent his clients.  After earning his Juris Doctor, Jonathan became a licensed attorney in the State of Texas in 2008.. Anyone facing an allegation that they have violated a criminal law needs a strong and knowledgeable criminal defense attorney they can respect and trust. Money, jail time and even someone’s life may be on the line and a criminal lawyer has to be trusted to fight hard for his client’s best interests. Since moving back to San Antonio, Jonathan has represented thousands of individuals charged with various criminal offenses. Jonathan wants to be the criminal defense attorney who advocates on your behalf.

Mr. Jason R. Joyner was born and raised in San Antonio. He graduated from Southwestern University in Georgetown, Texas with a B.A. in Business. While he was an undergraduate student, Mr. Joyner spent his summers working in San Antonio as an intern for a prominent local attorney. During this time, Mr. Joyner learned first hand the intricacies of criminal defense practice while laying the foundation for his ability to deliver quality legal services for his clients.. After his graduation from Southwestern, Mr. Joyner moved to East Lansing, Michigan, where he attended law school at Michigan State University. While in law school, Jason completed an externship at the Bexar County Courthouse.  During this externship, he worked closely with various San Antonio judges and their staff. This opportunity gave him extensive insight and experience on how criminal cases are handled in the Bexar County justice system.. After earning his Juris Doctor in 2006, Mr. Joyner immediately returned to San Antonio, where he passed the Texas Bar Examination that same year. Mr. Joyner has successfully represented thousands of individuals charged with various criminal offenses.. Mr. Joyner lives in San Antonio and is an avid Spurs fan

Mr. Halstead is Board Certified in Criminal Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization. He began his legal career over 20 years ago as a prosecutor for Bexar County, Texas. He received his B.A. from Texas A&M University and J.D. degree from St. Mary’s University School of Law in San Antonio, Texas. For 14 years Woody represented the State of Texas as a prosecutor in thousands of criminal cases ranging from misdemeanors to murders and concluded his prosecution career as the First Assistant for the Bexar County D.A.’s Office. His ability to assess his clients’ cases from both a prosecution and defense perspective enables him to provide invaluable insight to the evaluation of their cases.. Woody’s legal experience includes work as a civilian attorney with the Department of the Air Force where he represented military members undergoing “fit for duty” evaluations. In addition to his civilian legal practice, Woody served 12 years as a Judge Advocate in the United States Army Reserve and is currently an officer in the United States Air Force Reserve. He has also been appointed by the Bexar County Commissioners Court to serve as a part-time magistrate judge, resuming a position he previously held from 2013-2014.. Woody is licensed to practice by the Supreme Court of Texas and is admitted to practice before the United States Court of Appeals for the Armed Forces and Federal Courts for the Eastern and Western Districts of Texas. He previously served on the Board of Directors for the Texas District & County Attorneys Association and he currently serves on the Board of Directors for Crosspoint, Inc. a local nonprofit organization whose mission is to build safer and stronger communities by empowering individuals to lead productive lives.

Mr. Garza is a shareholder with the firm Hornberger Fuller & Garza, Inc. and has been actively engaged in the civil litigation practice for 37 years. Prior to joining the firm in 2012, he was President of Garza & Lazor, P.C. He concentrates his practice in the areas of fiduciary litigation, business litigation, and personal injury litigation. He has been Board Certified in Civil Trial Law and Personal Injury Trial Law for over 24 years and has been consistently selected as a Texas Super Lawyer by Texas Super Lawyers Magazine.

Mr. Froelich is a graduate from Southwestern University and received his Juris Doctorate at St. Mary’s School of Law. Andrew is President Elect for SAYLA (San Antonio Young Lawyers Association) and is a member of the San Antonio Criminal Defense Lawyers Association. He is also a member of the Federal Bar Association and the Texas Young Lawyers Association.. Mr. Froelich started in the Harrison County District Attorney’s office for 2 years before moving to San Antonio. He has spent time as a prosecutor in Bexar County and numerous Judges have appointed him Special Prosecutor over the years. He is well respected by the Judges, and knows how prosecutors think. Protecting his clients’ rights is a passion.

Mr. Deffenbaugh can offer over thirty years of legal expertise in an array of legal areas. He has worked on cases involving contracts, probate, taxation, insurance, real estate, oil and gas, business startups, and credit unions.. He received his Bachelor of Business Administration from St. Mary’s University in 1975 and become a Certified Public Accountant in 1977. Mr. Deffenbaugh went on to complete his Master of Business Administration at the University of Texas at San Antonio in 1982. He received his Doctor of Jurisprudence from St. Mary’s University Law School in 1992.. Mr. Deffenbaugh has been a small business owner for almost 40 years. In the past, he has worked in the oil and gas measurement industry. He currently works as a Certified Public Accountant and the Senior Legal Partner at Deffenbaugh and Lange, P.L.L.C.

Mr. Butler has been part of the Texas legal system for his entire life. From a family of attorneys and elected judges, Mr. Butler believes the practice of law is based on hard work, faith, and personal client relationships. Originally from Bonham, Texas, Mr. Butler is a former Bexar County Assistant District attorney, a former intern for the Honorable Emilio M. Garza of the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit, and a former Staff Writer for the St. Mary’s University School of Law Journal.. Mr. Butler is an experienced courtroom advocate and trial attorney, trying numerous cases in front of Texas juries and jurists.. Awards & Accolades. Named one of S.A. Scene’s 2016 “Best S.A. Lawyers” – Family LawNamed one of S.A. Scene’s 2015 “Best S.A. Lawyers” – Family LawNamed one of S.A. Scene’s 2014 “Best S.A. Lawyers” – Criminal Law

Mr. Brittain has 10 years of experience assisting with the probate and administration of large estates. This includes both the uncontested administration of relatives' estates as well as will contests and related litigation. Mr. Brittain also handles a large docket of multi-party construction law cases in the San Antonio and South Texas area. His clients include design professionals, builders, contractors and suppliers. He has experience with claims related to building defects, delay in construction, mechanics liens and collections, and contract negotiations. Mr. Brittain also has experience assisting many small to mid-sized businesses in the formation process, buying and selling of existing businesses, real estate transactions, contract review and negotiation, and business litigation. In April of 2012, Mr. Brittain was selected by his peers as a Texas Super Lawyer, Rising Star in Texas Monthly magazine. He was also chosen as a Rising Star in San Antonio's SA Scene magazine.

Mr. Bergmann is a proud product of the city of San Antonio, Texas. He was born, raised, employed and educated in this amazing city. Mr. Bergmann has worked in family law and performed complex multi-million-dollar litigations. He understands that clients use their precious personal resources to solve their problems. Mr. Bergmann prides himself in providing expert advice to his clients through stressful situations that may even entail litigation.

Mr. Barranco, despite a perfect score (50) on the Wonderlic Contemporary Cognitive Ability Test, was not drafted into the NFL. His football career over, David now practices law and mentors gifted children in San Antonio, Texas.

Mr. Báez is the only attorney at The Law Office of Edgardo R. Baez, Jr. Prior to becoming an attorney, Mr. Báez was a Senior Drill Sergeant in the United States Army and was attached to the 1/501st Airborne Infantry Unit. As a result, Mr. Báez is uniquely qualified to handle criminal law cases and cases that are too tough for other lawyers to handle.. Mr. Báez has conducted hundreds of criminal cases, from the pre-trial to pleadings, MTR's and trials. He has obtained hundreds of not guilty for his clients and will continue to fight for the rights of the unfortunate. Under his direction, The Law Offices of Edgardo R. Baez, Jr now focuses on defending those who have been wrongfully accused to better serve our San Antonio community, and Texas in general.. Mr. Báez enjoys mentoring people and families. He believes that with God, everything is possible. He is married and has four children and one grandchild. He was a Pastor at mutiple churches and has attended the South Western Baptist Theological Seminary and Liberty University where he obtained his MDiv and PhD. He was a Subject Matter Expert fot the New Hampshire State University on legal issues.. After his disciplinary action with the State Bar, Mr. Báez now known as Dr. Báez has obtained 26 not guilites for his clients in the past two years. Dr. Báez is planning on runniing for Congress in the near future. Dr. Báez is proof that after legal actions, anyting is possible. He uses that mentality to help his clients further their lives after the offence. His best stories come from clients who have been wrongfully accused, and are now enjoying life after their not guilty verdicts!

Monica R. Khirallah is a criminal defense trial lawyer who practices in Bexar County, Kendall County and the surrounding area.. Former state prosecutor Monica Ramirez Khirallah has successfully represented thousands of persons facing criminal charges and has tried over 80 cases to a jury. She is highly rated by former clients who praise her zealous advocacy, compassion, and experience in the courtroom. Monica started her criminal law practice at the Denton County District Attorney’s Office where she became Chief of County Criminal Court Number 5. In 2015, Monica left the District Attorney’s office to begin a criminal defense practice.. Whether your case involves mitigation and damage control or a fight to ensure justice, Monica has garnered the trust and confidence of those she represents and she works tirelessly to secure the very best possible outcome. Monica is fluent in Spanish and is a passionate voice for the Spanish speaking community.She resides in her hometown of Boerne, Texas with her husband David, a Partner at Thompson Coe Cousins and Irons. Monica and David are the proud parents of four boys, Davey, Daniel †, Gabriel, and Charlie. When Monica is not in the courtroom, you can find her chasing the boys on their family ranch.

Mission Statement. The Mission of DisAbility Advocates, the Law Firm of Karen Dalglish Seal, is to promote the independence, the education and the successful integration of individuals with disabilities into society. Our goal is to assist parents in advocating for their children with special needs so that their children can receive the education they need to function as effectively as possible in society. As part of that mission and as an expanded goal, this office assists young people in legal matters including IEP meetings (ARDC meetings), due process hearings, suspensions, expulsions and court procedures.. Services Provided. 1. Working with students with disabilities and their families to assure that these students receive all of the educational services to which these children are entitled under State and Federal Laws.. 2. Consulting with families who have children with disabilities to assist the families with making life decisions that will ensure that their children can live as independently as possible and as productively as they are able.. 3. Speaking with organizations who would like to learn more about their rights as individuals with disabilities, the rights of family members with disabilities, the rights of their clients or rights of students with disabilities.. 4. Assisting young defendants who find themselves involved in the juvenile legal system.. 5. Providing legal services to those individuals with disabilities who require an advocate who understands their Abilities.. 6. Educating the public, the courts and the schools about the rights of individuals with disabilities.

Miguel E. Dilley is a Partner at the Dilley Law Firm. He routinely handles cases involving complex catastrophic injury and wrongful death claims as the result of an accident on the roadway, in the workplace, or as a result of an unreasonably dangerous or defective product.. He is a passionate fighter for the rights of his client and continues his firm’s nearly 50 year legacy of trusted quality legal representation and proven success.. Miguel currently focuses his law practice in the following areas: Civil Litigation, Personal Injury, Products Liability, and Real Estate.  He is currently admitted to practice in all Texas Courts.. Professional Associations and Memberships: American Association for Justice, American Bar Association, Hidalgo County Bar Association, Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum, San Antonio Bar Association, San Antonio Trial Lawyers Association, State Bar of Texas, Texas Bar Association, Texas Trial Lawyers Association, San Antonio Trial Lawyers Association.. He has a true passion for helping others and believes that in order to be an effective advocate, he must also be intimately involved in the communities that he represents and give back to those who are truly in need.  When not practicing law, Mr. Dilley frequently and freely gives back his time, talent and treasure each year to numerous children’s and charitable organizations throughout Texas.

Miguel Chapa was born in San Antonio, Texas and was raised along the Texas-Mexico border in the Rio Grande Valley.. He received his law degree from St. Mary's University in San Antonio, Texas and was admitted to the State Bar of Texas in 1999.  Miguel began his legal career as a briefing attorney for United States District Court Judge Filemon B. Vela.. Thereafter, he practiced in the area of personal injury trial law and has continuously worked in that area through this date.  Miguel represents clients across the United States in catastrophic injury and death cases.. Mr. Chapa has litigated cases involving catastrophic injuries and death against some of the largest corporations in the world and is fluent in Spanish.

Michelle M. Kostun advocates for clients and their families in divorce proceedings and child support and child custody cases, with emphasis on high conflict situations and complex and high value property and estates. Michelle is experienced in all aspects of the judicial process including informal negotiation, mediation, and litigation at hearings and trials. Michelle's appellate experience includes cases before both the Texas Third Court of Appeals and the Texas Supreme Court.. Before she started her own practice more than 10 years ago, Michelle represented Fortune 100 companies in corporate matters in New York and London, and then moved into high stakes business litigation at boutique firms in the U.S. Virgin Islands and Dallas, Texas. Wanting to connect with clients on a more personal level, and to make a difference for individuals rather than big companies, Michelle left corporate practice behind and opened her own firm. Now, she works daily to protect families and guide them through some of the most difficult times they will encounter.. In addition to representing her own clients, Michelle provides Consulting Expert Services to other family law attorneys with an emphasis in witness preparation and cross-examination.. Consultations are set by appointment. Contact the Law Office of Michelle Kostun for additional information.

Michael is a well-regarded family attorney who takes pride in providing hands-on, creative, and thorough representation of his clients with an eye for detail. Michael is a native Texan who has made San Antonio his home since 2003. Michael is married to Dr. Kayla Ireland, a Maternal Fetal Medicine specialist at University Hospital. The family enjoys the outdoors and plans entire vacations around restaurants and hiking adventures.

Michael is a fully bilingual attorney, natively proficient in English and Spanish, licensed to practice law in both Mexico and the State of Texas. Originally from Monterrey, Mexico, he has had the invaluable experience of living, studying, and working in Mexico, the United States, and Spain throughout different points of his life. This diverse upbringing has given Michael a unique perspective and a deep understanding of different cultures and legal systems.. Michael earned his Bachelor’s in Law and Political Science (JD equivalent) from the renowned Monterrey Institute of Technology and Higher Education (Tecnológico de Monterrey/ITESM) in 2016. During his studies, he was selected to participate in an honor-level program titled “Forming the Global Attorney” at the prestigious European law firm, Garrigues, in Madrid.. While in Mexico, Michael clerked during law school at various firms, handling cases in Corporate Law, Intellectual Property Law, Labor Law, and Civil/Familial disputes. He then moved to the United States and obtained his Master of Law Degree (LL.M.) from St. Mary’s University School of Law and his license to practice in Texas in 2021.. After becoming licensed, Michael joined a small law firm in San Antonio, Texas, where he worked on cases involving Personal Injury, Probate, Real Estate, and Criminal Defense. This role provided him with a broad spectrum of legal knowledge and first-hand courtroom experience.. Subsequently, Michael worked at a boutique Family Law firm focused primarily on family law litigation and probate matters.. Michael offers his clients a blend of broad experience and meticulous attention to detail. He adopts a “negotiate first, but gloves-on if needed” approach, ensuring that his clients’ needs and interests are met in the most efficient manner possible. His confident and assertive demeanor, combined with his comprehensive legal and cultural knowledge, makes him a formidable advocate for his clients.. Outside of his legal practice, Michael enjoys staying active, socializing with friends, gaming, reading, exploring coffee and car-related interests, and traveling the world with his family.

Michael Ezzell obtained his Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering magna cum laude from the University of Houston in 1974, and his Doctor of Jurisprudence summa cum laude in 1979. He has been a practicing attorney in San Antonio for over 34 years, has been Board Certified in Civil Trial Law and Personal Injury Trial Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization since 1986, is certified by the National Institute for Mediation, and also has his Advanced Certification in Family, Child Custody and Divorce Mediation.He is also active in community organizations, including Mobile Loaves and Fishes, the Bexar County Community Justice Program, and is a board member of Key2Free, a nonprofit organization founded by his daughter to fight human trafficking by providing safe houses and training programs.

Michael Blanchard grew up in Brownsville, Texas and graduated from the University of Texas at Austin with a Bachelor of Arts in Government. He then moved to Houston and attended the University of Houston Law Center, where he graduated with honors.. Michael’s practice has focused on personal injury since he was licensed in 2002. He has worked at a downtown Houston law firm and been a partner at other firms in Houston and San Antonio. He’s worked on complex product liability cases and has had the privilege of representing families who lost loved ones because of a company’s negligence.. In his spare time, Michael enjoys playing bass guitar and reading. He’s father to a son and daughter who still enjoy spending time with him.

Medical Malpractice Defense. Provides defense of various medical negligence and professional liability claims against physicians, hospitals, nurses, nursing homes, and other healthcare providers throughout Texas.

Matthew D. Massar has a diverse practice focused on commercial real estate, natural resources, and business matters. He represents a variety of clients looking to navigate the legal issues associated with ownership transactions, ongoing management, and reorganization of specialized property types (whether commercial, agricultural, residential, or assets produced through ownership of same) - utilizing his unique business background and seasoned legal experience to provide timely, reasoned and valuable advice.. Mr. Massar performed his undergraduate studies at the Hankamer School of Business at Baylor University in Waco, Texas, where he earned a degree in Business Administration with an emphasis in Public Administration/Economics; and earned his law degree from St. Mary's University School of Law in San Antonio, Texas, serving on The Scholar Law Review (as a Staff Writer and Comment Editor), and being a member of the Phi Delta Phi Legal Honors Fraternity.

Mark I. Unger is a family lawyer, mediator and consultant in San Antonio, Texas, and has. been highly involved with the integration of law and technology since approximately 1998. In. addition to his practice, he launched Muse Legal Tech Consulting in 2015 to focus on legal. technology and to help create greater efficiencies for law firms, having spoken at many legal. technology and family law CLE’s across the state and country.. He filed the first electronic appellate brief in the State of Texas in 1998 (CD-Rom w/ links to. case-law) and the first electronic pleading in Texas District Courts (in the prior eFiling. system) in 2003.. He’s been recognized as one of “San Antonio’s Best Lawyers” regularly since 2007, one of the "Best Lawyers in America" since 2020 and is. a “FastCase 50” Award Winner for 2016. He is former Chair of the Computer Council of the. State Bar of Texas (and has been an active Council Member since 2001), former President of. the San Antonio Bar Family Law Section and sits on numerous legal technology committees,. including the Supreme Court’s Judicial Committee on Information Technology (JCIT) since. 2007. He has been Chair of the San Antonio Technology committee/section since 2000.