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Twice elected President of National Guardianship Association.  Experienced in all guardianship and inheritance matters.  Call for free consultation.

The practice of Family Law requires an attorney who has the ability and determination to fight for your unique circumstances. The effects that a family law case can have on an individual’s family make choosing the right attorney a crucial decision. Stefanie Houlton is committed to zealously advocating for the rights of her clients.

The accomplishments and achievements attained by Mr. Byron E. Barnett in the field of Legal Services warrant inclusion into The Top Attorneys of North America. Mr. Barnett has been practicing law for over 40 years. He is admitted to practice by Texas State Bar, California State Bar, Indiana State Bar and Colorado State Bar. He is also qualified to practice in Federal District Court, Court of Military Appeals and the US Supreme Court. His practice areas include Family Law, Criminal Law, Wills, Divorce, Military Law, Mediation, and Estates. Mr. Barnett received his BS from Indiana University and Juris Doctorate from St. Mary’s University. He obtained the rank of Capt in the USMC on active duty and retired as a LtCol in the USAF Reserve.. Mr. Barnett is an AV Rated attorney, as well as A+ rated by the Better Business Bureau. The AV Preeminent Rating is the pinnacle of Professional excellence earned through a strenuous Peer Review Rating process that is managed and monitored by the world’s most trusted legal resource, Martindale-Hubbell. For his years of service in the military, he received the Navy Achievement Medal.. Mr.Barnett, a former captain, and LtCol founded his firm with the belief of playing an even field with his clients. He will listen to his client's concerns and be a strong advocate on their behalf using his expertise in trial and mediation that would be an advantage for his clients. Having integrity is very important to him because it was instilled into him by a strong family, the Marine Corps and his faith. He is an Elder at his church. Mr. Barnett says the secret to his success has been his honesty.. Mr. Barnett and his wife have three great children.

Thank you for reviewing my profile. I am an attorney in the State of Texas and the District of Columbia practicing labor and employment law exclusively.. I represent employees in both State and federal court with claims of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation. I also provide advice to small business owners regarding compliance with employment laws.. If you have any questions regarding your employment, please do not hestiate to contact me. I would be glad to answer any questions.

Samantha is a dedicated family law attorney with a diverse background in the law and a heart for helping families navigate their legal challenges.. A Texas native, Samantha began her legal career in legal services where she handled family law cases in the Rio Grande Valley along the Texas-Mexico border. This experience enabled Samantha to develop as a strong advocate and client-centered attorney. Prior to specializing in family law, Samantha worked in civil litigation and policy initiatives spanning immigrants' rights, employment, education, voting rights, housing, and estate planning. This diverse experience uniquely equips Samantha to approach family law cases with a holistic perspective and unwavering dedication to her clients' best interests.. Samantha attended the University of Houston, where she graduated magna cum laude with a Bachelor of Arts in Anthropology. During college, Samantha led a team in founding an organization with a mission to develop leadership skills among at-risk youth.. Samantha went on to earn her law degree at American University Washington College of Law in Washington, D.C., where she interned with various organizations including the Office of Attorney General for the District of Columbia and Tahirih Justice Center.

Philip Perez is a native of San Antonio where he attended Central Catholic Marianist High School.  He graduated in 1996 with a Bachelor of Arts degree from Texas State University with a double major in Political Science and Philosophy.  After receiving his undergraduate degree he worked for the Texas Attorney General’s Office Child Support Division in Austin.  He left Austin in 2001 to attend Thurgood Marshall School of Law in Houston.  While in law school, Philip excelled in both Moot Court and Mock trial competitions.  His success in these competitions included cash winnings.  He was consistently on the Dean’s List and in the top portion of his class.  In addition, he was a member of the prestigious Law Review journal and was elected to be on the Editorial Board as a Notes Editor during his final year.  While in law school, he was an intern with the 14th Court of Appeals under Judge Kem Frost and also participated in an internship with the Harris County District Attorney’s Office.He was hired as an Assistant District Attorney (ADA) in Harris County in 2005 and stayed there until leaving in 2009 to be closer to his family and the Texas hill country.  As a Prosecutor for four years in the third largest county in the United States, Philip successfully handled literally thousands of criminal cases.  He has worked in several misdemeanor and felony courts and has personally tried numerous felony and misdemeanor cases in front of a jury.  He is truely an aggressive advocate.  At one point, he had seven felony jury trials in a seven week period.  During his time in the felony courts he never lost a jury trial.  One of his notable cases includes a felony trial where the jury sentenced a habitual DWI offender to 99 years in the penitentiary.  His valuable experience with the District Attorney’s Office also includes working in the Check Fraud Division, the Juvenile Division, several Justice of the Peace courts (traffic court) throughout Harris County, and the Grand Jury Division where he indicted over a thousand felony cases.   Philip has appeared on television educating the public on the law, and has judged trial competitions at both South Texas College of Law and the University of Houston Law Center.  He currently sits on the State Bar of Texas Committee on Legal services for the Poor.. (When he's not in the courtroom, Mr. Perez enjoys the outdoors.  He's a mountain bike enthusiast and participates in organized TMBRA races throughout Texas whenever he has time.)

Over 80 years of Law Experience!. Father and son, Jack & Barry Efron have dedicated their lives to serving the San Antonio & nearby communities with their legal needs. Jack has been practicing law for over 60 years and continues to be a wonderful role model for his son, Barry who has just celebrated his 22nd year practicing law.. Efron & Efron, Inc. specializes in Real Estate law, Civil law, Family law, Probate Law, and General Civil litigation.Real Estate law - Foreclosure Law including prevention of foreclosures, loan modifications, and conducting foreclosure process, real estate transactions (representing buyers/sellers/lenders), and real estate document preparation and commercial litigation.Civil Law - Contracts/Contract Violations, Landlord/Tenant Disputes, Deeds, Civil DefenseFamily Law - Prenuptial agreement, Child Support, Custody, Adoption/Termination, Divorce, Paternity Probate & GuardianshipEstate Planning - Last Will & Testament, Power of Attorney for Medical/Property, Advanced Directive. Real Estate:Including representing buyers, sellers and/or lenders in connection with the purchase, sale or financing of real property; including the preparation of all necessary paperwork, such as deeds, promissory notes, deeds of trust and other ancillary documents, including loan documents.. Real Estate Title Work:Review of records to determine ownership of property, including review of the Official Real Property Records of Bexar County (or other counties); review of District Clerk Records and County Clerk Records and tax records. I also prepare documents in order to clear title to property, including the preparation of deeds, assignments and affidavit of heirships.. Probate:I handle estates and file wills as a muniment of title or for independent administration and in certain circumstances as a dependent administration. If a person does not have a will, I can prepare an affidavit of heirship, small estate affidavit or an heirship proceeding.. Litigation:Matters in all of the above, including suits to quiet title, suits to trespass to try title, declaratory judgment actions and various matters in probate proceedings, representing heirs and administrators.. Business LawI can form entities including LLCs, corporations, limited partnerships, as well as operating documents such as minutes, by-laws, and the formation of series for an LLC.. Family LawI accept cases involving divorce, custody, support, property division, adoption or any other legal issue that may arise.. Additionally, I can assist you with the preparation and/or the review of Premarital agreements, post nuptial agreements and partition agreements.

Nicholas “Nico” LaHood, former Bexar County District Attorney, is a San Antonio native with over 16 years of experience as an effective criminal defense lawyer and high-level prosecutor.. During his tenure as the Bexar County District Attorney, Nico managed and led a legal team of over 500 employees.. He attended St. Mary’s University, where he earned his B.A. in Finance and Financial Services before moving on to receive his Juris Doctor from St. Mary’s University – School of Law.. Upon earning his Juris Doctor and being admitted to the State Bar of Texas, Nico remained in San Antonio and earned a reputation as a premier DWI/criminal defense lawyer in the state. In his 12 years prior to being elected as the Bexar County District Attorney in 2014, Nico also served as a Magistrate Judge for Bexar County, held a position as an adjunct professor at St. Mary’s University – School of Law, and served as a special prosecutor for several neighboring counties. He also taught at various local police academies, including the SAPD Academy and the Alamo Area Council of Governments.. His passion for giving back to the community has offered him the opportunity to appear as a guest speaker at universities, community colleges, grade schools, middle schools, and high schools, seeking to educate young adults and our youth about the justice system and its laws.. Upon serving his term as the DA, Nico and his managing partner, Jay Norton, founded LaHood Norton Law Group. Along with their team of former prosecutors, they bring over 70 years of combined experience as both prosecutors and criminal defense attorneys to the firm.. Standing up for the accused and the defenseless, Nico and his team are ready to fearlessly defend your rights.

Neyma Edelyn Figueroa joined the Firm as an Associate in September of 2015 after graduating from Baylor University School of Law. Her practice focuses primarily on civil litigation matters, including probate, employment, environmental, and administrative law issues. Ms. Figueroa also serves as the municipal prosecutor for the City of Helotes.. Prior to joining the firm, Ms. Figueroa interned with the Honorable Senior Judge Bobby R. Baldock of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit.  While at Baylor, Ms. Figueroa also represented Baylor in moot court and mock trial competitions and served as the vice-president to Baylor Law School’s Women’s Legal Society.

Native of Adelaide, South Australia.

My practice is focused on federal tax litigation.  I help clients resolve all kinds of disputes with the IRS, including audits, proposed deficiencies, penalty abatement, refund claims, unfiled returns, employment tax and trust fund disputes, and collection issues.  I have been representing clients before the IRS since 1999 and I know the way the IRS works and how to best approach a problem to get it resolved quickly and efficiently.

My practice focuses primarily on personal injury litigation.. Before becoming licensed to practice law, I was the Director of Admission and Financial Aid at a national university in Dallas.. My experience there, and subsequent experience as in-house counsel with a private school in Dallas, naturally progressed into an extensive school law practice. Ultimately, I served as general counsel for a private San Antonio university and developed a strong practice in public entity law. All the while, I continued to handle the litigation of personal injury cases on both sides of the docket, including experience as staff counsel with a large, international insurance company. This experience has proven invaluable in the development, litigation, and negotiation of claims on behalf of injured plaintiffs.

Justin was born and raised in the small town of Burkburnett, Texas to a school teach Mother and high school football coach Father. After graduating from Burkburnett High School, he received his B.B.A. in Management magna cum laude from Texas A&M University. While at Texas A&M, Justin was awarded multiple academic scholarships and awards. He was active in student organizations, including serving as a Fish Camp Counselor and an opinion columnist for the Texas A&M student newspaper, The Battallion.. After graduating from Texas A&M University, Justin attended Baylor Law School on an academic scholarship. Justin graduated from Baylor Law School cum laude. At Baylor Law School, Justin was elected by his peers to serve as the Editor-in-Chief of the Baylor Law Review for a one year term. As Editor-in-Chief, Justin was responsible for overseeing the publication of the Baylor Law Review for one full academic year. His comment entitled The Quagmire of Personal Notification: When Is a Party Sufficiently Notified to Trigger the Motion for Rehearing Timetables Under the APA?, 58 Baylor L. Rev. 525 (2006) was published in the Baylor Law Review. Justin was also a member of the Order of the Barristers, the Baylor Law School Advocacy Team, and was picked as a top ten speaker in the Baylor Law School moot court competition.. In 2007, Justin joined the Watts Guerra Craft LLP’s San Antonio office. He was named partner at the end of his first year with the firm. Justin has worked all aspects of case investigation, case intake and trial preparation while at the firm.  Importantly, he has been a member of many trial teams in which the cases settled on the eve of trial or went to jury verdict. In August 2008, Justin tried a wrongful death case in Guadalupe County, Texas against a well-known local defendant. After a week long trial, the jury found for the plaintiffs. Along with his work prosecuting lawsuits, Justin has spoken at conferences across the State of Texas on a variety of legal topics. In addition to speaking, he has authored papers discussing automotive product liability, case investigation, joint theories of liability, and trucking (18-wheeler) litigation that have been presented at multiple continuing legal education programs.. Justin maintains a national practice in the areas of personal injury litigation, commercial and business litigation, personal injury caused by drunk drivers, injury and damages caused by 18-wheeler trucks, products liability, pharmaceutical drug litigation, bus accident litigation, oil & gas issues, and wrongful death issues. He is licensed to practice in the state courts of Texas, and the United Sates District Courts for the Southern, Eastern and Western Districts of Texas. Justin is a member of the San Antonio Bar Association, the San Antonio Trial Lawyers Association, the Houston Trial Lawyers Association, the Oil and Gas Section of the State Bar of Texas, the Texas Trial Lawyers Association (TTLA), and the Attorneys Information Exchange Group (AIEG). Also, in and out of the office, Justin is an advocate for those who have been injured or lost loved ones as a result of a drunk driver, and he is an active supporter and participant in the activities of the South Texas chapter of the Mothers Against Drunk Driving.

Joshua Tolin is an experienced military trial attorney at Veritas Military Law, who also serves in the Air Force Reserve as a Major (O-4) and Individual Mobilization Augmentee. As an active-duty Air Force JAG for more than 10 years, Joshua spent his entire active-duty career in military justice: first prosecuting at the United States Air Force Academy, CO, as a junior prosecutor, then as an Area Defense Counsel at Ellsworth AFB, SD. Joshua was then selected to continue defending Airmen, but this time during a one-year remote assignment, helping Airmen deployed throughout the CENTCOM AOR and the Horn of Africa. From there, Joshua was hand-picked to serve as a senior prosecutor by the now-retired Chief District Military Judge of Districts 3 and 4. While serving as a senior prosecutor, he joined the elite status of Special Victims Unit-Circuit Trial Counsel and was certified by TJAG in the first cadre of Special Trial Counsel. Joshua then returned to the military defense community as a Senior Defense Counsel, where for his last 2.5 years on active duty, he has represented Airmen, Guardians, and a retired soldier facing (felony-level) general courts-martial and senior officers facing investigations and other adverse actions. While no defense counsel can guarantee certain results, in his role as Senior Defense Counsel in the Air Force, Joshua personally succeeded in securing no conviction for 95% of the crimes charged against his clients (including litigated not guilty verdicts, dismissals, and client-requested adverse action in lieu of court-martial).

Jeremy is a graduate of Winston Churchill High School, in San Antonio, Texas. He has a Bachelor of Arts degree in Biology from the University of Texas, Austin. Jeremy received a doctorate of jurisprudence from St. Mary’s Law School in 2009.. Jeremy lives in San Antonio, Texas with his wife Julie Rivera Gilbreath, and his two sons, Matias and Antonio. He is a member of Oak Hills Church. Jeremy enjoys coaching little league and spending time with his family doing outdoor adventures.

Jay S. Norton, former Chief of the Criminal Trial Division of the Bexar County Criminal District Attorney’s Office, is a San Antonio native with over 34 years of experience practicing law.. Jay received his Bachelor of Arts Degree in Political Science from St. Mary’s University and his Juris Doctor from St. Mary’s University – School of Law. He began his legal career in 1985 at Bexar County Legal Aid.. In late 1986, Jay joined the Bexar County Criminal District Attorney’s Office as an Assistant District Attorney. Jay served in this position for six years before entering private practice as a criminal defense attorney. Jay has successfully tried hundreds of cases as both a prosecutor and defense attorney, in both state and federal courts.. He would later return to the Bexar County Criminal District Attorney’s Office after Nico LaHood’s election in 2014, where he rose to the leadership role as a section chief.. As a District Attorney section chief, his responsibilities included the daily supervision, training, and mentoring of all Assistant Criminal District Attorneys assigned to the felony trial courts of Bexar County.. Jay has extensive trial experience encompassing all classes and degrees of criminal cases, including the most serious felony offenses under Texas law.

Jason Goss attended St. Mary’s University – School of Law, where he graduated in 2009 in the top 5% of his class and earned Manga Cum Laude honors. After graduating, he began practicing law in San Antonio as a prosecutor for the Bexar County District Attorney’s Office. He served nine years as a prosecutor, giving him an extensive background and experience with high-profile cases.Jason became a Felony Court Chief after just five years, among the quickest to reach such a position in Bexar County history. His drive, work ethic, and selflessness are qualities that rank him among the region’s premier attorneys.As a prosecutor, Jason was responsible for the reindictment of Genene Jones, known as the “Angel of Death,” a San Antonio pediatric nurse who allegedly killed 60 babies at what was then Bexar County Hospital (now University Hospital of San Antonio) from 1980-1982. He also served as the lead prosecutor in the capital murder case of Taymor “Tay-K 47” McIntyre.Like fellow lawyer Patrick Ballantyne, Jason is also Board Certified in Criminal Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization. As a Board-Certified Specialist in criminal law, he has achieved what less than 1% of all lawyers in Texas have achieved; this represents his dedication to the practice of criminal law.. As a defense attorney, Jason has tried dozens of cases with not guilty verdicts and favorable outcomes for his clients. Jason Goss is a trial lawyer's trial lawyer.

Jacqueline Kriebel is originally from Pennsylvania, where she developed a spirited work ethic and aggressive style of representation. She is dedicated to providing a client-centered representation where each client is treated with respect and dignity regardless of your legal situation. She will return your phone call as soon as practical. Jacqueline Kriebel listens patiently while you explain your situation and provides immediate feedback as to how your case should be handled and what you can expect throughout the legal process. Jacqueline Kriebel aggressively cross-examines witnesses and attacks their credibility to consistently win at trial. Because of her experience as a former teacher, Jacqueline Kriebel knows how to educate a jury to undertand the legalities of your case and to sway them to your side. Plain and simple, Jacqueline Kriebel wins! She  helps you find peace throughout the legal process by providing you the knowledge and confidence you need to make the important decisions in your case. Her motto is, "Put your stress with me. If I'm not worried, you shouldn't be worried."

In my spare time I'm a trumpet player for Community Bible Church in San Antonio as well as a member of the "Court Jesters," a band of lawyers who play for various charitable and civic organizations.

I'm a native South Texan who strives to serve his community by providing quality legal representation.

I have enjoyed living in San Antonio, Texas for the last 40 years.  I am blessed to have a wonderful family with a supoportive wife and a son and daughter.  In my free time I enjoy playing chess, spending time with friends and family, and taking care of my two cute cats, Niko and Koko.

I devote my time to assisting clients with professional liability defense, commercial litigation, premises liability defense, and related civil litigation matters.

I am experienced in a broad variety of complex civil and criminal litigation. I have represented clients both as a Plaintiff and Defendants in matters involving personal injury, consumer protection, construction, and business litigation. Prior to joining Ball & Weed in 2004, I served in the U.S. Marine Corps representing Marines in criminal matters.

I am currently a government attorney and no longer represent clients.

I am attorney Matthew Obermeier, and I provide clients in San Antonio and throughout Texas with exactly this type of representation. I will take the time to fully understand your legal matter, and then provide you with legal solutions that are tailored to your situation. At all stages of your case, I give you the personal attention and straightforward advice that you need to feel confident about the representation you receive.