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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. Gorlick is licensed to practice law in the State of Texas, having previously practiced in California, Hawaii and Colorado.  He is a member of the State Bar of Texas, the San Antonio Bar Association, Million Dollar Advocates Forum, Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum, and the UCLA Alumni Association.. Mr. Gorlick graduated Cum Laude from the University of California at Los Angeles in 1988 with a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Psychology.  In 1991 he obtained his Juris Doctorate (J.D.) from Loyola Law School in Los Angeles where he made the Dean’s List in 1988-1989.  After being admitted to the California State Bar, Mr. Gorlick moved to Hawaii where he practiced for some time.. Mr. Gorlick has represented individuals, insurance companies, and corporations in the courts in the state and federal courts of Texas, California and Hawaii.  Prior to joining Wayne Wright, LLP, Mr. Gorlick practiced on the defense side of the docket.  As a result, Mr. Gorlick is well versed in the tactics and arguments that businesses, insurance companies and their attorneys make to try to avoid fairly resolving claims and cases.  Mr. Gorlick’s practice is now devoted entirely to representing individuals and families who have been injured as a result of another’s negligent or reckless conduct.

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. 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.

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.

Michelle grew up in Kansas in both Topeka and Wichita. Michelle was an avid soccer player and eventually went on to play soccer at Wartburg College in Waverly, IA, where she was a varsity letter-woman all four years. After college, Michelle moved back to Wichita, KS where she worked as a case manager with persons with severe and persistent mental illness. This is where Michelle learned she had a passion for law. Michelle attended Washburn University School of Law and graduated at the top of her class with Deans Honors in 2011. During this time, Michelle met her husband Brian. Michelle then moved to Mississippi for a year and a half and became licensed to practice law. After moving to San Antonio is August 2012, Michelle also became licensed to practice law in Texas. Michelle has worked as an Insurance Litigation Attorney throughout Texas since June 2013. Michelle was named a 2017 Rising Star by San Antonio Scene Magazine. Thereafter, Michelle became licensed in Colorado in December 2017. Michelle and her husband Brian have three beautiful children, Madeleine, Celia, and Isaiah. Michelle has a passion for baking, interior design, and DIY projects.

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.

MEET ATTORNEY MICHAEL DE LA PAZ. At the Law Office of Michael R. De La Paz, we have been helping people since 1996. We understand what people go through after suffering a serious injury or wrongful death, and we know how to help them. We take the time to get to know you and what the best solution is for your individual situation while we begin gathering evidence and laying the foundation for a highly effective case that will deliver the best possible results.. Our firm has been able to achieve successful results against well-resourced opponents ranging from insurance companies to manufacturers and other businesses. We know how to fight and win in even the most difficult circumstances. Our experience is one of the keys to our ability to succeed for our clients.. Our focus is on securing the full compensation you need to help you through your recovery and to help you with all your needs, including current medical bills, lost wages and future care needs. We want you to have access to everything you need to be able to face the future with confidence.. Let us put you and your needs first.

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.

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.

Lori Hanson is a litigator with 23 years of experience in commercial litigation, healthcare, insurance defense and coverage issues, employment law, government defense, and appeals. Mrs. Hanson’s practice is diverse, but specialized in the area of litigation. She has substantial experience in medical negligence defense, contract, fraud, DTPA, civil rights, and constitutional law issues. She represents clients in all aspects of litigation and preparation of cases from pleadings through trial and appeal.

Lisa Tatum serves as corporate counsel, general counsel and Board counsel to private and public entities, non-profit and for profit. She works with them to achieve a number of corporate goals and to meet their legal needs.  This work includes governance issues, employment matters, procurement concerns and other aspects of day to day operations for clients to include the South Central Texas Regional Certification Agency, The Raul Jimenez Annual Thanksgiving Dinner Fund, Inc and Submission Concepts, LLC.. She also serves as Co-Bond Counsel and Underwriter’s Counsel to governmental entities throughout the state assisting them with public finance transactions to accomplish their corporate goals, such as upgrading and building new facilities and securing cost savings through refundings.. Ms. Tatum is a former Bexar County Assistant Criminal District Attorney who as private practice attorney has handled criminal and civil matters.  She is admitted to practice law before all courts of the State of Texas, the United States District Court of the Western District, the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit and the United States Court of Appeals for Armed Forces.. In addition to serving her clients and helping them meet their needs, she has served in leadership positions in the local bar associations, the State Bar of Texas and the National Bar Association. Among other memberships, she is an active participant in the America Bar Association, Federal Bar Association, San Antonio Chapter and the National Association of Bond Lawyers. She is a past Director of the State Bar of Texas Board of Directors and previously served on the Commission for Lawyer Discipline.  Lisa was elected President of the State Bar of Texas in May of 2012 to serve as President of the State Bar of Texas from June 2013 until June 2014, committing to three more years of service on the State Bar of Texas Board of Directors.. Ms. Tatum is also active in her community. She is an alumnus of Leadership San Antonio, Class XXIX, a member of local chambers and Rotary International. Ms. Tatum has also served as an Adjunct Professor at the University of Texas at San Antonio and as a member of the Board of the YMCA of Greater San Antonio.. Lisa Tatum would like to know how we can be of service to you.

Lisa Duke grew up and went to school in San Antonio, Texas. Ms. Duke went on the achieve her Bachelor's Degree at Wesleyan University. She attended the University of Texas School of Law, where she graduated with her J.D. and was admitted into the State Bar of Texas in 2000. Ms. Duke was an Assistant Attorney General of Texas and partner at Anderson and Duke, P.C. before she opened her own practice, focusing on family law. Ms. Duke is a current officer of the Family Law Section of the San Antonio Bar Association.

Lawyer (Serious Injury | Wrongful Death): I handle personal injury cases for clients and their families by caring for each client as if each person is my family. I focus on understanding you, your story, your pain, and struggles through your eyes and the eyes of your loved ones, so that I truly know and feel how you and your life have changed. Then, I can tell your story in a way that the responsible party and jury feel the devastating losses suffered by you and your family. If it is important to you, it is important me. It is one thing to say it, and it is another thing to live it.. In 2011, I was in a car accident caused by a careless driver. I suffered life-changing injuries–chronic neck and back pain. Every minute and every day since, I have struggled and continue to struggle with constant pain, the loss of some of the important parts of and relationships in my life, and the realization that I will never be the person that I once was. I use this pain to fuel my passion to understand more deeply what each person and their loved ones have been through, to feel your pain, and to show your story at a deep, emotional level that resonates with everyone who hears and sees it. So, my calling, my passion, the reason why God put me on this earth and through these struggles is to help those who suffer as I have suffered and more and to provide them hope-to make a difference.. In 2018, Israel and his legal team obtained one of the Top 10 Jury Verdicts in Texas (practice area of Personal Injury) according to .

Laurence “Larry” Kurth is a Board Certified Civil Litigator with 30 years of experience litigating all types of legal disputes from products liability to personal injury to property damage to contract claims to insurance actions. He is well-versed in the legal community of Bexar County and has appeared before virtually every sitting judge in The County, from J.P. Courts to the Fourth Court of Appeals. He has selected in the neighborhood of 100 juries from Brownsville to Dallas. Mr. Kurth’s practice includes representation of business and insurance clients before all State and Federal Courts as well as representing Bexar County, the City of San Antonio, and the City of Converse in various matters. He is a seasoned first-party insurance attorney with experience in policy drafting, interpretation, and coverage issues for both the insurance industry and business consumers alike.

Laura Pazin-Porter was born in Florida and later moved to South Texas with her family. She is a graduate of the University of Texas Pan-American and the St. Mary’s University School of Law, where she earned her Juris Doctorate in 2001. She had previously served as an associate for the firms Rhodes Vela and Lyons & Rhodes, P.C.. Laura provides Tom Rhodes Law Firm, P.C. with experience in complex civil litigation, appellate law, and civil trial work. She has participated in litigation cases in many U.S. states and has assisted in a case returning one of the largest jury verdicts in U.S. history.. Laura is an active member of the American Association for Justice, the Federal Bar Association, the Texas Trial Lawyers Association, and the San Antonio Bar Association. She currently serves as the President of the San Antonio Trial Lawyers Association. She is admitted to practice in courts in Texas, New Mexico, the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Texas, and the U.S. Supreme Court.

Kurt Gransee is a founding member of Rush & Gransee, L.C. Mr. Gransee started his legal career at a large defense firm where his legal skills were honed. Then Mr. Gransee joined the Bexar county District Attorney's Office where he quickly rose through the ranks after successfully trying a variety of criminal cases. Kurt Gransee has taken the skills he developed and created one of the pre-eminent law firms in San Antonio.. Mr. Gransee primarily limits his current practice to those individuals charged with State or Federal crimes. Mr. Gransee has a reputation of going the extra mile to get his client the justice they deserve. We have used to our advantage the foremost experts in accident reconstruction, medicine, computer forensics and psychology. By using the appropriate experts in a criminal case our clients can get justice, whether it's a not guilty or a greatly reduced sentence. Unlike many other criminal defense firms we have a fully staffed law firm, with a legal library, high speed copiers, and the ability to try a criminal case using high tech audio visual aids to persuade a jury.. Kurt Gransee has been voted by his peers and listed as one of San Antonio's Best Lawyers, for the past 11 years in the annual legal poll conducted by the monthly magazine "Scene in SA". Mr. Gransee was identified as one of San Antonio's best lawyers in Criminal Defense Law. Mr. Gransee has represented clients and litigated cases in a wide variety of criminal cases including injury to a child "shaken baby", internet child porn, Intoxication manslaughter, intoxication assault, DWI, and money laundering. Mr. Gransee has handled State and Federal cases throughout Texas, and in Federal District Court.

Kimberly joined the Law Office of Lisa A. Vance in 2013. Previously, she worked as a title attorney in the oil and gas industry focusing on title defects and correct calculations of royalty interests. Highly proficient in analyzing the minutiae of complex financial transactions, she is often found surrounded by spreadsheets and corporate  documents.. Reflecting on her current practice, she is particularly grateful to work for a firm that truly seek holistic healing and resolution in the midst of otherwise turbulent litigation. For that reason, she is a huge proponent of mediation. Kimberly counts empathy and her ability to listen as central to her practice. She advises clients to speak candidly, as that will enable her to best represent you effectively.

Kerrisa Chelkowski's law office is located in San Antonio, Texas. She is a former Bexar County Assistance District Attorney. At the Bexar County DA's office Kerrisa was assigned to the appellate and trial divisions of the office. During her time in the appellate division she handled over 30 cases including death penalty appeals. Within her first year at the office she handled Stewart v. State, a significant DWI case which found itself to the Court of Criminal Appeals. Kerrisa argued that case to the Court of Criminal Appeals in front of a packed house of more than 400 spectators with successful results. Kerrisa also argued numerous times in front of the Fourth Court of Appeals in San Antonio, Texas.. During her time in the trial division Kerrisa tried many cases to juries and to judges of various courts. Kerrisa left the office in 2004 and started her own practice. She concentrates on criminal defense handling both state and federal cases. She continues to try numerous cases to juries every year with (so far) a winning record. Further, she has represented many people in the federal courts across Texas including defendants in the Southwest Airline case where the court dismissed the indictment against her client after filing motions and presenting arguments to the court. Kerrisa is also a Special Prosecutor for the Medina County District Attorney's Office.. Last year Kerrisa presented oral arguments to the United States Court of Appeals for Fifth Circuit in New Orleans, Louisiana. The appellant's sentence was reversed and remanded for a new sentence. Kerrisa has also represented clients on writs of certiorari to the United States Supreme Court. Including both state and federal appeals Kerrisa's name is on over 35 published opinions.. In January and February of 2007, she was featured in NSIDE, a San Antonio business journal, along with other successful business people from generation X. Further, she is a contributing writer for the journal. Her latest article The $25,000 Martini, discusses the financial impact a DWI can have on a professional's life and career. A 1998 University of Texas at Austin alum and 2001 Texas Tech Law School graduate, Kerrisa has built a solid reputation defending high profile cases throughout Texas with successful results.

Karen Marvel began her legal career in 1987. She is an expert on back child support collection, the application of interest and enforcement in Marvel Law Group Karen represents clients in divorce, complex property divisions, custody and child support enforcement issues. She welcomes cases with special needs children -- an area where she has first hand knowledge. She holds a board certification in Family Law from the Texas Board of Legal Specialization. Known for her articles and lectures, Karen writes and speaks extensively about child support for continuing legal education statewide. Every year since 2008 she has been honored through peer review as a Super Lawyer in Family Law by Texas Super Lawyers magazine.. Client Work. Taking care of families in the midst of difficult issues is Karen's passion. Karen believes in pragmatic solutions to difficult cases, drawing on her years of experience to guide clients through the legal system. Karen successfully represented clients at courts of appeals and the Texas Supreme Court in a landmark case that helped change the law on child support collection and the application of interest on child support. The law now allows collection of past-due child support, with interest, no matter when the parties divorced.. Karen also serves the legal community and the public through her work with the Family Law Section of the State Bar of Texas (3d Edtion Checklist Committee member and drafter), the Family Law Section of the San Antonio Bar Association (past president and board member) and the San Antonio Family Lawyer's Association for board certified family law attorneys (past president and board member).  She is a life member of the Texas Family Law Foundation - an nonprofit dedicated to improving family law for all citizens of Texas.. Outside the office, Karen is a wife and mother of young adults, including one with special needs. She works with numerous school and neighborhood groups.