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I am passionate about what I do.  It is my honor to be a trial lawyer and assist people who have had their careers severely damaged or ended due to the illegal conduct of an employer. My past experience as an Assistant Attorney General for the State of Texas and as a defense lawyer in one of the nation's largest law firms gives me unique insights and an advantage when it comes to effectively representing employees.. When you retain me to represent you, you get me, not an associate or junior lawyer.  I will take full control over every aspect of your case and give it my personal attention.  In my experience, this gives me an advantage over my opponents because I have handled every aspect of your case myself, rather than allowing a less experienced attorney to handle some matters and then try to understand what occurred later.. I am board certified in Labor & Employment Law and represent employees in overtime, harassment, wrongful discharge, and fraud/whistleblower cases. This includes claims of discrimination, sexual harassment, breach of employment agreements, and noncompete defense, as well as claims of unpaid overtime and corporate fraud and/or fraud against the government.

I am a native San Antonian, my family has lived in the Hill Country since 1847, and I have a residence in Hondo. I love this part of the world. It is my honor and pleasure to fight to maintain what's so great here.. I was fortunate enough to earn my undergraduate degree from Stanford University and my law degree from Washington and Lee University School of Law.  After practicing at big firms for several years, I recently opened my own private practice.. I represent clients in a broad-range of areas from lawsuits to estate planning.  The majority of my work involves litigation, including, but not limited to, defending and prosecuting lawsuits between businesses, insurance coverage disputes, probate litigation, contested guardianships and confronting landlord-tenant issues.  In addition, I offer reduced rates to clients who need guidance, but not full representation, in small claims matters.. Prospective clients may take advantage of a free thirty-minute consultation.  I look forward to hearing from you.

I always aim for dismissal. The State is working on your conviction. Let's start building your defense.

Former Judge of County Court at Law No. 6 from January 1, 1995 to December 31, 1998.

Former Bexar County criminal Judge and prosecutor with the experience and skill you need fighting for you in court.

Everyone wants solid legal advice at a reasonable price.  Let me put my skills and 39 years of experience as an attorney to work for you.  You and your case will receive the personal attention you expect and deserve.. It would be my honor to represent you.  I look forward to hearing from you soon.  Please call me at, send an email to , or visit my website .

Every time I discuss a case with a client, I realize that I am being counted on to deal with the most threatening issue that they are dealing with at that moment in their lives. As an attorney, my only job is to be a dedicated advocate for my client. My duty is to evaluate the strength of their case and to offer informed advice to each client in a responsible manner. Whether I am negotiating with a prosecutor to minimize damage or arguing to a jury for an acquittal, my goal is to deliver the best outcome to each individual client.

Every client is important to me.  So, I take the time to listen.  I know you cannot make the right decisions for your life unless you understand the law and how it affects your case.   I also take the time to explain what is happending.  Taking time to explain the court process and what to expect when you go to your court date is an important part of lowering your anxiety as your case progresses.  I am only a phone call away to answer questions or for you to meet with me.  Don't keep wondering and worrying what is going to happen.  Just give me a call and we can sit down for a consultation at no cost to you.

Douglas D Ketterman is the originator and founder of KRW lawyers where he currently serves as President and Managing Shareholder. Douglas has extensive experience in handling all types of civil litigation.. In 1989 he graduated with honors from St. Mary's School of Law. He has been Board Certified as a specialist in personal injury trial law since 1994.He has been included as a Lifetime member of the Multi-Million and Million Dollar Advocates Forum, with membership limited to top trial lawyers throughout the US who have achieved a verdict award or settlement in the amount of $2 million or more.. In 2011 Douglas was selected to the National Trial Lawyers Top 100.  He is a past director of the San Antonio Trial Lawyers Association and in 2013 was elected to the Texas Bar Foundation. Douglas is a Certified Mediator conducting in excess of 4000 mediations and arbitrations. On a personal level, Doug and his wife D'Lynn have been married since 1981 and have two children, Matthew and Kelli.

Dispute resolution, mediations, arbitrations, med-arb, special master for discovery and Markman hearings, court technical advisor, mock Markman hearings, case evaluations and consultation, early neutral evaluation, neutral fact-finding, consulting on mediations and arbitrations, summary jury trials, expert witness, general intellectual property consulting.. Airplane pilot with instrument rating (plus time in helicopters and sailplanes), former Civil Air Patrol officer, amateur radio operator (HAM), Master Scuba Diver (Professional Associaiton of Diving Instructors (PADI)), traveled widely in Western Europe, UK, Russia (and former USSR), People's Republic of China, Japan, Hong Kong, South and Central America, Northern and West Africa, Cuba, India, Southeast Asia (Viet Nam, Cambodia, Laos, Thailand), Cuba, and Nepal.. My wife and I enjoy flying, travelling, sailing, scuba diving, skiing and other active sports, but my passion is woodworking (made my office desk, return, credenza, plus furniture for my daughers - changing table, crib, high-chair etc.).  Plus restoring my 1947 Harley Flat Head w/ hand shift, and 1970 Karman Ghia coupe.

Dennis Peery is a founding attorney and managing partner at The Law Offices of Tyler & Peery. A skilled and experienced personal injury attorney, he has been assisting injured individuals and families throughout Texas since 1990. Prior to founding the firm with John Tyler, Dennis worked as a prosecutor with the Bexar County District Attorney’s office. He is Board-Certified in Personal Injury by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization and has an AV Preeminent® Rating from Martindale-Hubbell®. Dennis handles all types of complex injury claims and related litigation; call today for a free consultation.

Client focused. Detail Oriented. Determined. The Ethridge Law Firm, PLLC works tirelessly to build relationships with their clients to better understand their needs, desires, problems, risks and dreams. Building on an in depth understanding of the clients’needs, The Ethridge Law Firm, PLLC provides each client, the personal attention that they deserve.

Carol Bertsch is an elder law attorney serving San Antonio and the surrounding communities.  She received her Doctor of Jurisprudence from the University of Texas School of Law in 1992.  Since opening her practice in 1996, Carol has been a true champion of the elderly and disabled - she even makes "house calls" to those unable to get out so they can receive the full benefit of legal counsel.  First and foremost, she treats clients with the dignity and respect they deserve, always appreciative of the wonderful tapestry woven by their life experiences.  With patience and understanding, she helps her clients plan for the challenges of aging.

Carly Taylor is a battle-tested trial attorney with a powerful record of success both prosecuting and defending a wide-range of criminal charges throughout Texas.. Nationally recognized as an elite advocate, Ms. Taylor has worked on nearly every type of criminal case, from misdemeanors to murder. The breadth and depth of her experience allows Ms. Taylor to construct complex and strategic defenses, while expertly identifying weaknesses in the State’s case.. Born and raised in the beautiful Texas Hill Country, Ms. Taylor grew up in the small town of Kerrville, with big dreams of becoming an attorney. Upon graduating from Tivy High School (2004), she earned a full academic scholarship to Texas A&M University. While in College Station, Ms. Taylor received a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Management (B.B.A. 2007), and was an active member of the Alpha Chi Omega sorority.. Moving to Houston in 2008, Mr. Taylor began her legal studies at South Texas College of Law (J.D. 2011), and completed an internship with the Harris County District Attorney’s Office – one of the largest prosecuting offices in the United States.. A little girl’s dream became a young woman’s passion for advocacy and the courtroom, as Ms. Taylor began her legal career proudly representing the State of Texas as a prosecutor.. Throughout years of public service, Ms. Taylor became disillusioned after witnessing firsthand the abuses of discretion by those who wear the proverbial “white hat.” These experiences led her to leave the badge behind, rededicating her career to fighting for the citizen accused, while seeking accountability for those that abuse the privilege of power.. In 2022, Ms. Taylor joined Trey Porter Law to add her dynamic skills and deep experience to the firm’s established foundation of delivering uncompromising results and client-first service.

Bryan Orihel is a native San Antonion and avid Spurs fan. Bryan graduated from Clark High School and attended the University of Texas at Austin where he graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Government and a Minor in Business Foundations. Bryan then attended St. Mary's School of Law in San Antonio and graduated with a Juris Doctorate in 2011. During this time Bryan studied International Comparative Law at the prestigious University of Innsbruck in Innsbruck, Austria, which was taught by the current Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito.. Since joining the firm in 2012, Bryan has gained significant trial experience in Bexar, Comal, Kerr, Kinney, and several other counties around South Texas. Bryan is currently a member of the Texas Bar Association, San Antonio Criminal Defense Lawyers Association, Texas Criminal Defense Lawyer's Association, the DUI Defense Lawyers Association (DUIDLA), the Texas DWI Defense Lawyer's Association (TDDLA), and the National College for DUI Defense. His special area of practice is with DWI Defense, especially with DWI Blood cases. With the specific training and certifications Bryan has received, he has been able to develop into one of the top DWI Defense lawyers in the city and was featured as one of the Top DWI attorneys in San Antonio Scene Magazine 2014 and was voted as one of the Top 30 Criminal Defense Attorneys in San Antonio in San Antonio Scene Magazine 2015.. Bryan is a Certified Practitioner of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Standardized Field Sobriety Tests and has been able to get favorable decisions for our clients by Judges who found the officer demonstrated or graded the sobriety tests incorrectly. Bryan has attended multiple DWI seminars to update his knowledge and training in DWI cases such as the Stuart Kinard Memorial Advanced DWI Seminar in 2013, Forensic Toxicology for Attorneys 2103, and DWI: The Future in 2014. Bryan has also completed the Through this training and continuing legal education Bryan has been able to keep up with the current DWI trends including being able to efficiently defend the increasing DWI blood draw cases. With his experience and training, Bryan has successfully suppressed Blood and Breath Test evidence on multiple occasions that could have been used against his clients. His legal education has also allowed him to become very familiar with the practices of forensic chromatography and blood alcohol analysis that is being used more and more in the DWI field, including hands on training with the Perkin Elmer Claris 500 Gas Chromatograph machine.

Brian Berryman received his Bachelors of Science degree in Wildlife Management from Texas Tech University in 1985. He then attended St. Mary’s University School of Law. After graduating from law school he joined the San Antonio firm of Plunkett, Gibson & Allen where he practiced defense litigation for approximately 7 years. He then joined the firm of Allen, Stein, Durbin & Hunnicutt where he was made a partner in 1997. His litigation practice has covered a wide variety of areas, including general negligence, construction, environmental, insurance, business torts, commercial litigation, agriculture, real estate, and products liability.. Mr. Berryman joined the predecessor firm of Watts Guerra Craft, with others, in 2001 to open its San Antonio office. Since opening the San Antonio office, Mr. Berryman has directed the marketing, promotion and development of the San Antonio office and the surrounding areas. The office has settled over $250,000,000 in cases since it’s inception.. Mr. Berryman is a native of Corpus Christi, Texas. He has resided in San Antonio for over 25 years. He is also involved in his family’s ranch and commercial real estate interests. He is married to Lynn Bell Berryman. They have two boys, Sam and Lance.

Benjamin Trotter is based in our San Antonio office and specializes in both litigation and transactional matters. His practice centers around debt defense against debt collectors and credit card companies, oil and gas negotiations, real estate matters, business contract negotiation and disputes, and criminal defense.. Ben has been a partner with The Rutherford Law Firm since 2015. During this time, he has zealously represented individuals in cases against debt collectors and credit card companies. He has also represented numerous land owners, contractors, and businesses in various disputes and negotiations. Ben also takes pride in his work in criminal cases by representing his clients in their time of need.. Prior to joining the Rutherford Law Firm, Ben worked as an Independent Petroleum Consultant for various oil and gas companies in the Eagle Ford Shale. During this time, Ben negotiated with landowners on the behalf of oil companies and drafted various legal documents to ensure oil and gas units were operation ready.. During law school, Ben was a Dean’s Scholarship Recipient, selected as a member of the prestigious law fraternity Phi Delta Phi, and a was included on the Dean’s List. As a law student, Ben clerked for three different law firms in San Antonio as well as the United States Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Texas.. Before attending law school, Ben worked as a Legislative Aide in the Texas State House of Representatives for the Honorable David Farabee. He also worked on multiple statewide and local political campaigns. Ben obtained his undergraduate degree from The University of Texas at Austin where he served in leadership positions in various campus organizations and was a member of the service organization Texas Cowboys.. Ben spends his free time with his wife, Lauren, their son Townes, and their rescue dog Anna. When he is not in the office, you can find Ben on the golf course, cheering on the Longhorns at Darrell K. Royal Memorial Stadium, or watching one of his other favorite teams.. Ben provides representation for clients in Bexar, Kendall, Kerr, Gillespie, Blanco, Comal, Wilson, Karnes, Atascosa, Medina, Frio, Guadalupe, and Bandera Counties.

Attorney Rolando Ramos has been providing aggressive state and federal criminal defense in San Antonio and the surrounding area for over 23 years.  Rolando and the trusted lawyers at Ramos & del Cueto will give your case the attention and expertise it deserves. They never stop fighting for you.  If you are facing a DWI, Drug Charge, Sex Crime, Theft, DUI, Assault, Robbery Charge, Federal Conspiracy, Motion to Revoke Probation (MTR), or any other charge in state or federal court, then you should immediately call Ramos & del Cueto.   Call now to speak to an attorney. .    YOUR FUTURE - YOUR FREEDOM - YOUR CALL!!

Attorney Jason Todd served 11 years in the Bexar County Criminal District Attorney's Office under 3 elected District Attorneys, eventually supervising a District Court in the Family Violence Unit. His experience includes Juvenile, White Collar/Public Integrity, DWI/Vehicular Crimes Task Force, and the Criminal Trial Division.. Jason arrived in San Antonio with his family in 2005 after teaching high school social studies in New Haven, Connecticut for 5 years. He worked at Wayside Chapel Evangelical Free Church as the junior high director for 2 years prior to law school at St. Mary's University School of Law in San Antonio, Texas. After internships at the United States District Court Western District of Texas, the United States Attorney's Office Western District of Texas, the Texas Attorney General's Office, and the Mexican American Legal Defense and Educational Fund, Jason joined the Bexar County Criminal District Attorney's Office.. While serving in the Juvenile Division of the Bexar County Criminal District Attorney's Office, Jason worked on cases in which juveniles, children between the ages of ten and seventeen, were charged with anything from misdemeanor drug possession, to aggravated assault and sex crimes, and strived to balance the need for public safety with the specific rehabilitative needs of the juvenile. Jason presented to attorneys and community organizations on the status of the law and the consequences of juvenile crimes for a child in the public school regardless of whether the crime occurred in a school or at a school activity.. In the White Collar/Public Integrity Division, Jason reviewed and litigated cases involving official misconduct and other crimes by law enforcement and public officials, allegations against teachers and other licensed professionals, complex financial crimes, high profile media cases, and people accused of utilizing the internet or computers to exploit children.. As a member of the DWI/Vehicular Crimes Task Force Jason focused on intoxication manslaughter and intoxication assault cases. All DWI cases that involved death or serious bodily injury were referred to this unit in addition to failure stop and render aid involving death or serious bodily injury. Jason trained law enforcement and prosecutors in investigative and litigation best practices.. In the Criminal Trial Division, Jason dedicated his time to felony cases including the possession and/or distribution of drugs, felony property crimes, aggravated assault, and murder.. Under his supervision, his team of attorneys in the Family Violence Division ran a docket of 250 cases; including domestic violence, sexual assault, child physical and sexual abuse cases, and murder.

Attorney George A. Scharmen has been practicing law since 1973, giving him 40 years of legal experience in the criminal field. Up until 1990, he assisted with all kinds of cases, but since then he has dedicated his firm solely to helping those who are facing drunk driving charges. Having prepared numerous cases, appeals, and appeared in many U.S. Supreme Court and U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit situations, he has gathered invaluable work skills. In 1992, he attained Board Certification as a Criminal Law Specialist and in 1993 he went on to become a Board Certified Criminal Trial Advocate for the National Board of Trail Advocacy. Joining forces with other lawyers that were as passionate as he was about defending client rights and pursuing justice, he helped to found the National College for DUI Defense, which was the reason why he began to focus his firm on purely DWI/DUI cases.. In addition to all of this, he also was the founding president for the San Antonio Criminal Defense Lawyers Association and has since then served as both a member and director of the Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association for the past 25 years. His work has been instrumental in shaping the way that DWI cases are prosecuted and he is working to pass a motion that suppresses blood searches in local San Antonio bars. It is his drive and determination, as seen in these outstanding achievements that reveal why he is able to obtain such positive case results.. Attorney Scharmen has been ranked as a 10.0 Superb rated lawyer on Avvo, which is the very highest ranking possible. Additionally, he has had the honor of being included in the list of Texas Super Lawyers® Rising StarsSM from 2003-2012, which is a full 10 consecutive years. No other DWI lawyer in all of San Antonio can make this claim. The National Trial Lawyers Association has named him in their list of the Top 100 Lawyers and he has been called one of The Best Lawyers in America® for the category of DWI/DUI from 2007-2013. Contact him for reliable and aggressive legal representation at a time when you need it most!

Attorney Douglas Daniel has more than three decades of experience in criminal defense, granting him the knowledge and familiarity to take on DWI, assault, domestic violence, drug, federal, juvenile, state, theft and many other types of criminal defense cases. He started his legal practice in 1981 defending accused individuals in their criminal cases after he received his Juris Doctorate from St. Mary's University School of Law. Attorney Daniel has gained ample experience dealing with the various courts, judges, and prosecutors in South Texas.. Of special note, Douglas was elected to membership as a Life Fellow of the Texas Bar Foundation in recognition of best-in-class criminal defense service and devotion to the highest traditions of the Bar. In addition, he was asked to be a Founding Member of the American Association of Premier DUI Attorneys (AAPDA). This is a national association of some of the top DWI/DUI lawyers in the country, and it was an honor for him to be asked to be a founding member. Douglas has successfully represented clients charged with alcohol-related offenses for over thirty years locally in San Antonio and in counties all across the state of Texas. If you are looking for an experienced trial lawyer that knows how to win, then ask for Douglas Daniel to be on your team!

Attorney Brad Thornton is a trusted advocate in criminal defense, bringing over 10 years of experience and a proven track record of success to his clients. As a Board Certified specialist in Criminal Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization, he has demonstrated exceptional expertise, earning recognition from peers and judges alike. This prestigious certification, held by only a select few attorneys in the San Antonio area, reflects his dedication to the field and his ability to navigate even the most challenging legal matters.. Brad Thornton’s career includes serving as Chief Prosecutor in Atascosa County and holding positions in district attorney offices across Texas, where he gained invaluable insight into the prosecution’s strategies. This experience allows him to anticipate and counter the government’s case, providing his clients with a strong and strategic defense. Known for his compassionate approach and commitment to his clients, Brad Thornton takes the time to understand each case’s unique circumstances, offering honest advice and tailored solutions. With extensive trial experience, including high-profile cases, and a deep knowledge of local courts, Brad Thornton is dedicated to delivering exceptional representation and securing the best outcomes for those he serves.

Attorney Adam Crawshaw graduated from Tarleton State University with a degree in Criminal Justice. He then studied law in Virginia at the Appalachian School of Law. Born in West Texas, Crawshaw has practiced law in Texas for over for more than a decade. His early law experience was in criminal defense and family law, as well as other civil practice areas.. Attorney Crawshaw has continued his education by completing the Terry McCarthy Cross Examination Seminar and attended the Stuart Kinard Advanced DWI in San Antonio. He is also a certified practitioner of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s Standardized Field Sobriety Tests.. Attorney Crawshaw enjoys living in the diverse city of San Antonio and is a member of his church, St. Paul’s Episcopal Church.. Adam is a certified practitioner of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s Standardized Field Sobriety Tests. He has attended and completed the Terry McCarthy Cross Examination Seminar, as well as attended the Stuart Kinard Advanced DWI in San Antonio, Texas.

As an associate (and then counsel) at the law firm Akin, Gump, Strauss, Hauer & Feld, I worked on mergers and acquisitions, securities offerings & reporting, pharmacy law and general corporate, commercial and contractual matters (six years). Since leaving Akin Gump to go in-house with a client, H-E-B (Senior Managing Counsel & Director of Compliance), I have added Corporate Compliance & Ethics to my responsibilities, as well as new retail-specific legal and compliance expertise.

Approaching 17 years of age I had a moment in my life in which what I wanted out of life became clear. It was not being a lawyer, instead what I concluded would give me a fulfilling life would be to start a family and be a father. Considering the gravity of my goal I then had to come up with something I could do to earn a living that could support a family and provide for them a life as good as I was blessed by my own parents. Thus I buckled down and took the time to think of the skills I possessed as well as what I enjoyed. That was when I landed on the profession of attornies and after deciding to take the route towards an attorney I never looked back and plowed forward with stubborn will power that took me from a demotivated high school student to a graduate of the Univerisity of Texas School of Law.. I'm stubborn and I love to argue and get into the details of matters to learn the rules of what I'm dealing with. Tempering this, much to the joy of my girlfriend, is a heart that was taught to be charitable and always seek to help others when I can. On top of all this are words paraphrased from my father, "don't worry about money, worry about being good at what you do. Once you are good at what you do the money will come naturally."