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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.

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 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.

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.

Kristin Kaye is a Senior Attorney with Blanchard & Thomas, LLP. She has over ten years of experience litigating primarily Family Law and CPS matters. Throughout her legal career, she has tried over fifty jury trials, ranging from simple traffic violations to complex capital murder cases. She continually proves herself more than capable of handling every aspect of a case from consult, to negotiation, to jury argument.. One of the most-treasured compliments Kristin has received is, “you're the first person who ever made me feel like they cared about my case.” This is a truth Kristin strives to impart on all clients she represents at B&T. She will work hard to earn the right to be your attorney indefinitely, not just for your current legal issue. She is zealous, fierce, and passionate advocate in and out of the courtroom. She can be trusted not to back down from any fight unless it is in your best interest and at your request.. Before joining the team at B&T, Kristin served as an Assistant District Attorney in McLennan (Waco), Harrison and Anderson Counties. In those positions, she initially handled a variety of criminal cases from misdemeanor traffic tickets to felony capital murders. She later represented the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services (also known as CPS) before ultimately becoming a felony level prosecutor assigned to the Crimes Against Children Division. Through those experiences, Kristin became particularly adept at both storytelling and public speaking. She often moved jurors to tears in her closing arguments due to her ability to convey her passion for protecting children and the jury’s ability to make positive change through their verdict. She also developed a knack for speaking with children on their level and helping them express their hardships in a public forum. She has perfected the art of being welcoming and gentle with children while remaining direct and calculated with adult witnesses, attorneys, and Judges.. Kristin holds a Doctor of Jurisprudence from St. Mary's University School of Law (2011) where she was a member of the Mock Trial Team and National Black Law Students Association Mock Trial Team. Her team made it to the national level competition in Boston, Massachusetts. Additionally, Kristin participated in the St. Mary's University School of Law Clinic where she helped represent low income clients in family cases and other civil law matters. Kristin earned her undergraduate degree in psychology from the University of Texas at San Antonio in 2006.. Kristin is a native Texan, born and raised in San Antonio. She is currently a member of the McLennan County Defense Lawyers Association, the Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association, and the State Bar of Texas Family Law Section. In her free time, Kristin enjoys yoga, journaling, horror movies, gardening, listening to true-crime podcasts, and spending time with her two young children. If asked, her family would say her specialty in the kitchen is fried chicken wings, and enchiladas with a tomatillo-based sauce.

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.

Jeanine Novosad Rispoli has been practicing in Waco and Central Texas for over three years. Her practice focuses on family law, adoption, pre-marital financial planning, and divorce. Before moving back to Waco, Jeanine practiced in Houston for four years where she represented hundreds of clients in various family law cases. Her experience includes complex property disputes involving high net-worth estates, characterization, tracing, and valuation of businesses, real property, and other significant assets. Jeanine also has experience in custody and child support matters, including cases involving psychological evaluations and custody evaluations. In 2015, the presiding family law Judge of Harris County appointed Jeanine the amicus attorney on two adoption cases.. Jeanine graduated with distinction from the Baylor University Scholars Program and the Honors College. As part of her undergraduate degree, she wrote her thesis on the history and sociology of divorce in America. In 2011, Jeanine received her law degree from Baylor Law School, where she served in leadership positions for the Phi Alpha Delta Law Fraternity as the Marshal, Clerk, and Vice Justice and she competed in several moot court and mock trial competitions.. Jeanine is a member of the State Bar of Texas Local Bar Services committee, the Vice President of the Waco McLennan County Young Lawyers Association, a member and mentor in the Judge Abner V. McCall American Inn of Court, Secretay of the Junior League of Waco, a member of the Texas Bar Foundation, an alumna of LeadershipSBOT, and a member of the Family Law Section of the State Bar.

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 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 grew up in Waco and attended University High School, where my first mock trial got me hooked on the law.  Since then, I have worked towards advancing my education and my expertise.  I keep up with current events, and my main focus is justice and equality.

I graduated from Vanderbilt University (B.A.) and Baylor Law School. I'm a former prosecutor and love being in the courtroom. This job is a good fit for me because I believe we have a duty to take care of each other and the world we live in.. Being arrested or charged with a crime is a stressful time, especially if it is your first experience with the criminal justice system. Each client has his or her own concerns and priorities. We will work to find a solution that best meets the needs of your case— whether that means challenging the legal grounds for your charge, resolving the case quickly with as light a punishment as possible, or presenting the evidence in a trial. You have the right to a fair trial where prosecutors must prove all elements of every charge, beyond a reasonable doubt.. I know that good people can make mistakes and false accusations are often made. There is a lot at stake and you deserve to be treated with dignity and care. I understand that a criminal record will follow you as you make your way in life--it’s necessary to keep that record as clean as possible in order to have all doors open in the future.. I'll advocate for you at pre-trial. If a resolution can’t be reached, we will leave no stone unturned in preparing the best defense. When I’m working as your lawyer, you will be more than a case file or number in the system. I will patiently answer your questions and return your calls.

I am a third generation trial attorney. Both my dad and grandfather were trial attorneys.  I went to Baylor University and was a premedical student.  I graduated with a degree in biology, but since the apple doesn’t fall too far from the tree, I went to law school.. I have represented people who have been injured in serious trucking and automobile accidents, babies who have been injured as a result of medical errors at birth, and people who have been injured as a result of medical malpractice and other types of serious accidents.. I am an adjunct professor at Baylor Law School teaching Personal Injury Trial Law.  I have given talks across the country to labor and delivery nurses about the types of medical mistakes that I have seen in my birth injury cases to help educate these nurses on steps that they can take to prevent injuries to babies in the future.