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Walt Fair’s impressive career in the legal and real estate industry reflects his dedication and expertise. He embarked on his legal journey by gaining admission to Baylor University School of Law before completing his undergraduate studies. In 1983, at the young age of 23, he earned his Juris Doctorate degree, making him one of the youngest lawyers in modern Texas history. His commitment to academic excellence was evident during his time as an undergraduate at Baylor, where he received recognition by being named to the Dean’s Distinguished Academic Honor List.. Walt’s involvement in the land title business dates back to 1976, and he served as the Managing Director of Home Abstract and Title Company until 2003. Notably, in 1991, he was honored as Stewart Title Guaranty Company’s Texas Young Titleman of the Year.. As an educator, Walt serves as an adjunct college professor and holds licenses from the Texas Real Estate Commission to instruct various courses, including Principles of Real Estate, Real Estate Law, Promulgated Contract Forms, Law of Contracts, and Law of Agency, along with continuing education electives. His legal expertise is recognized through licenses to practice law granted by the Texas Supreme Court, Colorado Supreme Court, United States District Court for the Western District of Texas, and the United States Supreme Court.. In addition to his legal and educational roles, Walt has been actively involved in leadership positions. He served as Chairman of the Board of Synergy Bank, SSB, and Synergy Mortgage Corporation. Currently, he holds the position of President at RE/MAX Centex, Realtors, earning him the distinction of RE/MAX of Texas Broker/Owner of the Year in both 2012 and 2014.. Walt has been awarded an “AV Preeminent” rating by Martindale-Hubbell; the highest rating offered by the largest and most comprehensive source of lawyer ratings in the world. The Martindale-Hubbell Peer Review Ratings have evaluated lawyers based on the anonymous opinions of members of the Bar and the Judiciary since 1887. As a recipient of the AV Preeminent rating, Walt Fair has been rated by his peers as among the top 5% of attorneys nationwide based on his high standards of legal ability and professional ethics.. The primary focus of The Law Firm of Walt Fair, PLLC is the representation of financial institutions, investors, developers, builders, and individuals in the settlement of real estate transactions. The firm serves as a fee attorney office for Fidelity National Title Insurance Company agencies and closes more than a thousand real estate transactions each year. The firm documents thousands more transactions each year for its bank clientele and offers IRC § 1031 qualified intermediary services.. Walt also has extensive experience in the formation and operation of complex series limited liability companies and the creative utilization of the liability compartmentalization feature that such entities offer.. Noteworthy financial institution clients include Alliance Bank Central Texas, Cadence Bank, Central National Bank, Community Bank & Trust, Fidelity Bank of Texas, First Guaranty Bank (Texas Counsel), First National Bank of Bosque County, First National Bank of Evant, First National Bank of Gatesville, TFNB The First National Bank of McGregor, PointWest Bank, and AgFarm Credit FLCA.. In his community involvement, Walt has served as Director of Lorena State Bank, President of the Board of Trustees of Waco Baptist Academy, Trustee of Vanguard College Preparatory School, President of Baylor Fast Break Club, District Director of Baylor University School of Law Alumni Association, Director of Strecker Museum Associates, Director of Boys and Girls Club of Waco, Judge of McLennan County Mock Trial Competition, Director of Ridgewood Country Club, and Commodore of Ridgewood Yacht Club. Walt Fair’s multifaceted expertise and commitment to excellence continue to make a lasting impact on his field and community.

Since 1998, Merryl Jones has given more than a thousand deserving Central Texans a Second Chance to win their Social Security Disability Benefits. She has successfully obtained benefits for 98% of the clients she has represented in the past. While there is no guarantee for the outcome of your case, you can rest assured that Merryl will fight to win you the benefits that you deserve. If you have been denied your Social Security Disability or Supplemental Security Income Benefits, do not give up.

Robert W. Cotner is a native of Perry, Oklahoma. He is a 1990 graduate of the University of Oklahoma (B.A., Political Science) and a 1993 graduate of Baylor University School of Law. Mr. Cotner is a member of the McLennan County and American Bar Associations and the State Bar of Texas. He is also admitted to practice in the Northern, Southern, Eastern and Western Federal Districts of Texas. He joined the firm in 1996 and was named a partner in 1999.. Mr. Cotner is active in his church, St. Matthew Lutheran and is also involved in the University of Oklahoma’s Central Texas Alumni Club. He enjoys sports, and particularly enjoys softball and basketball.. Mr. Cotner also loves spending time with his wife, Hope, and daughter, Rachel.

R. Scott Peden is an experienced business attorney and educator with over 30 years of corporate and business experience including contract and document drafting, employment agreements, entity formation, copyright and trademark protection, business litigation and negotiations, debt claims, evictions, succession planning, buying and selling a business, real estate and regulatory compliance.  Mr. Peden also has an entertainment law practice and has been a professional musician for over 25 years.  He has been married for fifteen years to a wonderfully talented musician and has two children who are also talented musicians.

P. James Rainey is a founding attorney at Rainey & Rainey. He proudly handles practice areas that include elder law, estate planning, and personal injury cases. With over two decades of experience in the legal field and a board certification in Personal Injury Trial Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization, he has a great deal to offer his clients. James earned his Juris Doctorate from Baylor University School of Law in 1994. James is a former president of the Waco/McLennan County Bar Association and the Waco Chamber of Commerce Leadership program, and is the current president-elect for the Midway ISD Foundation. For more information, and to schedule your initial consultation, call Rainey & Rainey today!

Our firm, Swanton and Frederick, engages exclusively in the practice of criminal defense law. We are experienced criminal trial lawyers who have a combined experience of over 50 years of practice handling all types of criminal cases. I have been practicing criminal defense trial law for over 33 years. We take the aggressive advocacy for our clients seriously. We defend our clients' rights vigorously and protect their future. If you find yourself in a situation in which you need the help of a firm such as ours, we would welcome the opportunity to talk with you.

Oscar Wilde said imitation is the sincerest form of flattery. Ryan comes from a family of attorneys and judges who are all honorable, competent and focused on serving others. They embody the true calling of being an attorney. Ryan knew very early on that he wanted to be just like them. After attending law school at Baylor University and becoming an attorney, Ryan now understands the satisfaction they must have felt when a client’s life had been improved because of the service they provided. When Ryan isn’t busy at the office, he likes to spend his time with his wife and four children. He also enjoys reading, serving his community and playing golf.

Nancy Harrison grew up in Fort Worth, Texas. She graduated from Dallas Baptist University with a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology, minoring in Kinesiology. While there, she was on the Deans List, Honors List, a member of the Alpha Chi National Honor Society, and ran both Cross-Country and Track. She earned her J.D. from Texas Wesleyan University School of Law, now Texas A&M University School of Law. While in law school, Nancy was on the Deans List and interned with the Tarrant County District Attorney’s Office.. Nancy is dual-licensed. She was admitted to the Texas State Bar in November 2010 and the California State Bar in July 2013.. From 2011 to 2015, Nancy was employed by the McLennan County District Attorney’s Office. While there, she served first as a misdemeanor chief and prosecutor, then as a felony and intake prosecutor. She handled thousands of criminal cases, including trials, plea bargains, revocations, and dismissals. She also worked on several CPS trials and countless protective orders. Due to the large amount of time spent working on criminal cases, Nancy fully understands the criminal justice system and the inner workings of the McLennan County District Attorney's Office. She has spent countless hours in the courtroom and will utilize her knowledge and experience to help you procure the fairest possible disposition for your case.

My passion is putting  the law on the side of every day Texans. At the Law Office of Steve Howen, I work hard to meet your legal needs while respecting your budget. My flat fees mean that I can stay in constant contact with you without running up your tab. My years of experience mean you get the highest quality representation. But most of all my love for people means I put you first.

My name is Samantha Kehl and I am a Waco bankruptcy attorney who helps people find their way out of financial problems like credit cards and payday loans in Waco, Temple, Killeen, and the surrounding areas. I have made it my business to understand the Texas bankruptcy laws so I can help you make smart financial decisions.. I have helped hundreds of people find relief from their financial difficulties. I began practicing bankruptcy law exclusively in 2008. I was working at one of the top filing bankruptcy firms in the Waco, Temple, and Killeen area. I filed the majority of the Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 bankruptcies for that firm helping people find their way out of debt. My clients came from all walks of life ranging from families overwhelmed with medical bills to single moms trying to provide a better life for her family to the struggling small business owner to soldiers overpowered by payday loans. I have helped numerous people save their homes from foreclosure by modifying their home loans under the HAMP program or similar programs. I have helped other individuals give back a home they can't afford without owing another dime to the mortgage company or facing the tax consequences of a short sale.. I started my own firm in 2011 with my husband, Stephen, as my paralegal because I wanted to give people who are filing bankruptcy a more human touch. We are families helping families at The Kehl Law Firm, P.C. We listen to you and find unique ways to help you with your problems. Call or email today for a FREE, no-obligation consultation to see what an experienced Waco Bankruptcy Attorney can do for you!. I am a member of the National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys, the Central Texas Bankruptcy Bar, and various other organizations. It is my job to constantly improve myself so I can provide you with the best service possible. I have spoken to various other bankruptcy attorneys around Texas and at Baylor University about modifying home loans while in Bankruptcy.. My sole job is to help you get back on your feet so you can get on with your life. Together we can make it happen.. When you hire me, you will get effective solutions with a personal, caring touch from an experienced Waco bankruptcy attorney. That is my personal guarantee to you.. Areas of practice:. Bar Admissions:. Education:. Samantha is a proud member of the NACBA.

My legal practice is primarily focused on estate planning, elder law, probate, business succession planning, and other matters involving family wealth planning and management. I also regularly advise clients with regard to nonprofit law, corporate and partnership formation and planning, commercial contracts, and acquisitions and dispositions of businesses.. Prior to law school, I held the position of Senior Associate in the Deloitte & Touche Corporate Finance Group, where my business consulting practice was principally focused on the valuation of business entities and corporate merger and acquisition advisory. Thereafter, I was the Finance Manager of Intrinsity, Inc., an Austin, Texas designer of high-performance microprocessors, where I developed and maintained the company’s business plan financials and assisted in efforts to raise venture capital funding.

Mr. Johnson has broad experience representing individuals and businesses in cases involving property damage, wrongful death, catastrophic personal injury, products liability, condemnation and complex commercial litigation.Mr. Johnson is licensed to practice law in Texas and Oklahoma, as well as United States District Courts in the Northern, Western, Eastern and Southern Districts of Texas and the 5th Circuit Court of Appeals. Mr. Johnson is also an adjunct professor at Baylor Law School, teaching arbitration and lecturing on professional responsibility. Formerly, Mr. Johnson was an engineering consultant for Compaq Computer Corporation and Hewlett-Packard in Houston, Texas.

Michael was born in Houston, Texas, on November 5th, 1961. His education at Baylor and Texas State Universities earned him a Bachelor of Science degree in 1987. His major was in Biology with a Minor in Chemistry. He finished his legal education at Texas Southern University in 1990, earning a Juris Doctorate from Thurgood Marshall School of Law. He was admitted to the State Bar of Texas in 1990.. The Zimmerman Law Firm was founded in 1962 by Rodger Zimmerman. Michael joined with his father and the law firm of Zimmerman & Zimmerman, P.C., was created in 1992. This firm has grown to add partners and become one of the largest personal injury law firms in Central Texas.. Michael has been fortunate to represent thousands of Central Texans regarding their serious personal injury and death claims. His significant Texas experience in the field helps the process of explaining and handling complicated insurance claims for individuals and families in the most tragic and necessary times. His sensitive nature and personal attention makes his clients feel like family. His professional mantra is simple: enjoy the fight thoroughly and win.. Michael’s entrepreneurial and successful business personality has drawn thousands of clients and many law firms and referring attorneys to entrust their cases with him and his law firm. Michael is now the managing partner of The Zimmerman Law Firm.. Michael and his wife, Vickie, have three adult children. Texas is, and always will be, home to Michael and his entire family.. His law practice reflects his personality: A successful and caring team of partners and support staff, with an extremely aggressive and passionate work ethic.

Melinda Hedrick grew up in Carthage, Texas, and came to Waco over 20 years ago to attend Baylor University where she earned her Bachelor of Business Administration degree in accounting in 1994.  She was licensed as a Certified Public Accountant in 1996. She earned her Juris Doctorate from Baylor University School of Law in 1999, where she was on the Dean's List and participated in the Harvey M. Richey Moot Court Society.. Melinda is a member of the State Bar of Texas and Texas Society of Certified Public Accountants. She currently serves on the board of the Waco-McLennan County Bar Association and served as President of the Waco-McLennan County Young Lawyers Association from 2007-2008.. Melinda has taught as an adjunct Lecturer at the Baylor University School of Law and served as president of the Heart of Texas Estate Planning Council.  She has also served as president of the Waco Montessori School Board of Trustees.  Her areas of concentration include wills, trusts and other estate planning, as well as probate administration, tax law and general business matters.  She and her husband, Brent, have 2 daughters, Tinsley and Ella.

Mark D. Siegmund was born in Austin, but grew up in China Spring, Texas – a small town located just outside of Waco, Texas. Mark attended Texas A&M University on a full Naval Reserve Officers Training Corps scholarship, where he was a member of the Corps of Cadets, Company E-2. After graduating with a degree in Finance, Mark began his service in the United States Marine Corps. After five years of service and two overseas deployments, Mark started his second career by attending Baylor Law School. Mark graduated Baylor Law School as the number one graduate of his class, where he was an Associate Editor for the Law Review, received the Steve Dillard Practice Court Award for academic achievement, and barrister status for his performance in moot court.. After graduating Baylor Law School, Mark served as a law clerk to United States Federal District Judge Alan D Albright, judge of the Waco Division of the Western District of Texas. Mark is admitted to practice in the Western, Eastern, and Northern Districts of Texas, where has an active docket in each district. Mark is also admitted to practice before the Federal Circuit.. Mark practices in the areas of intellectual property, business, and other select litigation matters. Mark represents clients on both sides of the “v” and because of his prior experience, Mark is able to provide unique insight into any intellectual property litigation matter. Mark also serves as an adjunct professor of law at Baylor Law School.

John B. LeJeune joined The Zimmerman Law Firm in 2002. He became a partner in the firm in January, 2006.. John earned his undergraduate degree at Ripon College in Ripon, Wisconsin in 1990. He studied History and Political Science and participated in ROTC, theatre, and the Debate/Forensics team. John earned his Juris Doctor from Baylor University School of Law in 2002. There, he was a member of the Order of Barristers, appeared on the Dean’s List, and was awarded the Matt Dawson Advocacy Award.. Prior to joining the bar, John served in the US Army as an enlisted infantryman and later as a Cavalry officer. He was medically retired in 1999. John is a lifetime member of the Third US Cavalry Association and the Disabled American Veterans of America. John is also a member of the American Legion (Waco Post #121) and rides his motorcycle with the American Legion Riders and Patriot Guard. He also volunteers time for Shriners Children's Hospitals and the Baylor Law School Veterans Legal Clinic.. John is a member of the McLennan County and American Bar Associations and a member of the Texas Pro Bono College. He is licensed to practice law in Texas state and Federal courts.

Jeffrey Armstrong has a broad practice that includes business organizations, business litigation, probate litigation, and family law. As both a certified public accountant and an attorney, he is uniquely qualified to advise his clients on both transactions as well as litigation. Mr. Armstrong’s clients include municipalities and local governments, physician practices, local and statewide businesses, and various individuals. His practice is usually evenly split between probate/probate litigation, family law, and business law. Mr. Armstrong is able to counsel his clients on the vast majority of issues they face, whether it involves appearing at the courthouse, negotiating a beneficial contract or settlement, or on the legal and tax consequences of potential business decisions.. Prior to beginning his law career, Mr. Armstrong was employed as a certified public accountant by Pricewaterhouse Coopers, LLP. Mr. Armstrong has served as an adjunct professor at Baylor University School of Law at different times. Mr. Armstrong became a partner with Naman Howell Smith & Lee, PLLC in 2009.

J.D. Ressetar is a 1996 graduate of Texas Christian University and a 2009 graduate of Baylor University School of Law.  He has broad experience representing individuals in litigation and arbitration matters.  J.D. has successfully prosecuted hundreds of claims involving serious personal injury, wrongful death and product liability.  J.D. is a member of the McLennan County and American Bar Associations and the State Bar of Texas.  He joined the firm in 2009 and was named a partner in 2014.  Prior to law school, J.D. worked as an investment analyst in New York City, where he earned the Chartered Financial Analyst (“CFA”) designation.  Due to working in the World Trade Center on September 11, 2001, he moved from New York City to Denver to join an insurance consulting firm.  Mr. Ressetar and his wife, Chelsa, married in 2004 and have three daughters.

I've been blessed to find a career where I can indulge my passion...this time, a passion for the law. I love what I do and I look forward to coming to work each day. I started down this path by attending Baylor Law School in 1999, and I haven't looked back since.. I've lived in Waco now for 19 years, and I call it my home. My family lives back in Indiana, but my "kids" (my dogs) live here with me. I love the people and the atmosphere here in Waco. And I love the opportunities I have, on a daily basis, to help people make their life just a little bit better.. Although I took the roundabout way to my law career, the other positions I've held in my life have been one more step in preparing me to be the best lawyer I can be, both for myself and my clients. I look forward to meeting new clients and doing what I can to help make their day just a little brighter, their lives just a little calmer.

I was born into a thinking, working class family. My father, a great trial lawyer, is the smartest man I have ever known. My grandfather was the kindest man to ever walk the planet. He is a 30YR General Motors Union Man who never called in sick a day in his life. I thank them bought for teaching me to understand hard work.. I attended University of Texas and graduated Cum Laude in 2000. I stayed at the university and received a masters in early American studies. I went on to SMU law school and have been practicing since 2004. In my career I am proudest of three things. First, that while always practicing in family and criminal law I have never had a single bar complaint of any kind. I attribute this to always being available to clients and prepared at all times. Second, I went three years from 2010-2013 without a single adverse decision in a family law matter. That included two male custody jury trials and over twenty (20) live hearings on custody or support. Finally, while practicing on over fifty (50) courts and twenty (20) counties I have never been sanctioned or contempted on a single issue. I believe respect for courts and their personnel adds directly to my ability to help clients. In my entire career I have never been one minute late for any court appearance. Because of hard work and trial experience I am always able to help the people of central Texas. Being an honest lawyer matters.. My grandmother taught me to read early and I will forever be grateful to her for my love of language and words. To this day, I am a heavy reader and enjoy history and politics. While I love a good book and playing online games on my xbox1, I find it hard to stay indoors. I am an avid bass fisherman and a part time drag racer, many times winning Angler of the Year and qualifying number 1 in a true 10.5 drag race. I think life experience creates a sepcial ability to help others in real life situations.. Of all my accomplishments, the one of which I'm proudest happened in 2005 when Alicia Fanning became my wife. She is my best friend and a source of strength and inspiration.

I was born in Houston and grew up in Hallettsville, TX. For several years I lived in Estevayer-le-Lac, Switzerland where I attended L’Institut du Sacré Coeur. I achieved fluency in French and studied international commerce and law. I returned to America and enrolled at Texas A&M University where I got a BS in Agribusiness. I spent the next two years working in the banking industry, and then enrolled in Baylor Law School. While at Baylor Law, I did an internship with the law firm of Cabinet du Kap-Herr in Paris, France. I also served as the law clerk for the 54th district court in McLennan County, TX. I graduated from Baylor Law in 2009. I went to work in Beaumont TX For the Ferguson firm where I practiced Plaintiff’s Personal Injury Law. While at the Ferguson Firm, I tried several cases and obtained many favorable results including $825’000 settlement in an on the job closed head injury, $350’ verdict in a slip and fall case, and a $500’ settlement in a carbon monoxide exposure case. I then returned to Waco and joined Giles & Giles in 2011 where I practice Personal Injury, Criminal, and Family Law. I am married to Sabrina Braus and we have one Daughter named Madlenne and a son Named Dos. I consider myself a sports fan, and I enjoy all sports, but there is a special place in my heart for College and Professional Football. I am also a very poor golfer. I am passionate about being a lawyer, and I especially love being in the courtroom. I am licensed to practice Law in Texas state court as well as in the Eastern, Southern, and Western Districts of Texas. I am a member of The State Bar of Texas, Texas Young Lawyers Association, Delta Theta Phi Legal Fraternity, McLennan County Bar Association, TTLA, and The Aggie Bar Association.

I was born and raised outside of Augusta, Georgia.  After graduating from UGA with two majors in Financial Planning and Consumer Economics, I decided to attend John Marshall School of Law.  At John Marshall, I was a staff member of law review, was the treasurer of the Sports & Entertainment Law Society, and even founded the John Marshall Softball Club.  While I wasn’t playing sports, I was clerking with the Fulton County District Attorney’s Office. Prior to joining The Wright Firm, L.L.P., I worked at Clark & Washington, LLC which is the largest bankruptcy filer in the State of Georgia.. I am a member of both the State Bar of Georgia and the State Bar of Texas. He focuses solely on issues relating to Bankruptcy at our firm, and it was a natural fit given my educational and professional experience.  At the firm, I am known for being an aggressive advocate for my clients and my extensive bowtie collection.. My wife and I live in Hewitt with our German Shorthaired Pointer, Walker. I am a converted Texas Rangers and Dallas Mavericks fan while holding true to rooting on my Atlanta Braves, Georgia Bulldogs, Atlanta Falcons and Atlanta Hawks.

I spend about 70% of my time working on appellate matters on both sides of the docket. I have handled cases in a wide variety of substantive areas, and have argued before the Texas Supreme Court, the Fifth Circuit and most of the Texas intermediate courts of appeal.  I am currently working on a large group of civil rights cases on the Plaintiff's side, including claims against school districts for assualts on students by staff and peers, bullying by peers, and sports injuries that should have been avoided.

I represent citizens who have been accused of violating the criminal laws of Texas.  I have lived in the Waco/Central Texas area since 1991.  Prior to becoming an attorney, I did several things:  radio announcer, commercial roofing, registered nurse.  As much as I love all of the career paths I have followed, nothing excites me more than practicing criminal law.  I have been blessed with a great business partner, and talented attorneys and staff.  We look forward to helping you with any legal issues you may have.. I have been married for 19 years (all of the time to the same woman :) ) and we have one son.

I have been practicing exclusively bankruptcy law in Texas for over almost 40 years.  My passion is to help people quickly get back on their feet financially.  If you think, or someone has told you, that filing Chapter 13 is the only way to do solve your financial problems, come see me.  Chapter 13 is a three to five year wage garnishment. We offer solutions to student loan debt, home mortgage foreclosure, relief from IRS debt, pay day loans, lawsuits, ....all without a five year Chapter 13 wage garnishment.  I am the past President and current Treasurer of the Western District of Texas Bankruptcy Bench Bar Association and an active member of the National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys.  I am an agressive, passionate attorney and my team of paralegals and I will find a solution to your financial problems....you will never regret letting us help you find your financial fresh start!