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I'm the managing partner of a firm started in 2006 that I formed after being a partner at a downtown Austin firm.  Our firm does real estate, commercial litigation, collections, creditors' rights in bankruptcy, business formations, HOA law and business law. I am also a licensed real estate agent and own a real estate brokerage for both residential and commercial real estate transactions.

I'm a lawyer based in Austin, Texas, and I primarily help people in Texas apply for Guardianships over a loved one. I help families navigate alternatives and apply for full or limited guardianship if it is in the best interest of everyone involved.. Many situations arise where you may feel that a loved one is not capable of handling all aspects of life independently. Situations can include: financial abuse of a relative, dementia, neurodevelopmental disorders, or a child who loses both parents.. I also serve courts in Travis County and Williamson County as a court-appointed Attorney Ad Litem, and I am certified by the State Bar of Texas to represent applicants for Guardianship.. I’m licensed to practice in Texas, my adopted home of the last 9 years, and my home state of California. I received my J.D. from The University of Texas at Austin School of Law.

I serve as the President and Managing Partner of De Leon & Washburn P.C., a leading full-service civil law firm based in Austin, TX.I have experience arguing before the Third Court of Appeals and submitted briefs to the Texas Supreme Court, the First Court of Appeals, the Third Court of Appeals, the Fourteenth Court of Appeals, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit, the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Texas, Austin and San Antonio Divisions, and various arbitration panels. I have also more recently engaged in a substantial amount of federal and state litigation under the Texas Insurer Receivership Act. I always maintain one or two Spanish-speaking client cases on my docket through Volunteer Legal Services of Central Texas.I consistently strive to find the most effective, cost-efficient solutions for my clients in whatever case I may undertake, and to do so with integrity and honesty every step of the way. I firmly believe in service to others before service to oneself.. Arbitration, general civil practice, insurance regulatory issues, insurance receivership law, administrative law (appear before various governmental and state agencies and the State Office of Administrative Hearings), non-compete, non-piracy and non-disclosure issues in employment law, transactional law, appellate law, general civil litigation

I represent property owners and managers, vendors and others who regularly serve the multihousing industry.  I am deeply experienced in dealing with all types of landlord/tenant issues including evictions, security deposit disputes, repair/remedy issues, fair housing complaints, and vendor disputes.  When not zealously advocating for clients, I enjoy running and exploring Texas with my wife and daughter.

I love practicing personal injury law, and I am good at it. My focus is my ability to tell your story. This is what we're good at.. I teach other plaintiff lawyers in Texas how to present their clients' damages in the most effective way. I tend to look at cases visually and get to know each of my clients and their families in order to understand what the collision or the injury has done to their world. Often the contrast between pre-collision and post-collision is dramatic. If I can show that contrast, then the insurance companies realize that the case is quite real, and they realize that they now have an opportunity to help you. If they balk at that opportunity to help, then we give that opportunity to a jury.. The effectiveness of how we tell your story is what will make a jury empathize with what has happened to you; juries will help when they understand the harms you have suffered.. If you have been the victim of a drunk or reckless driver, if you have been hit by someone who was not looking out for your motorcycle, if you have been t-boned by someone not paying attention to the traffic light because a text was more important than your safety, I can and I will help you.

I have focused my entire career on estate planning, probate and estate and trust administration. I enjoy working with individuals and families to create complete estate plans customized to their unique situations, whether that involves modest estates or larger estates that include estate and gift tax issues.  I value the trust that clients place in me and look forward to helping them achieve their goals.

I grew up on a ranch in La Grange, Texas.  Population: 4,675.. After graduating from the University of Texas, I traveled to Lubbock where I obtained my Juris Doctorate from Texas Tech University in 2015.. I have been at The Gottfried Firm since August 2015 and am the first attorney in my family.. In my free time, I enjoy attending concerts and sporting events and spending time with my friends and family.

I grew up in Austin, and giving back to the community is a big deal to me.  I currently serve as the Treasurer for the Travis County Women Lawyer's Foundationtion, Secretary of The Solo Small Firm Section of The Austin Bar Association, and board member on the Estate Planning and Probate Section of the Austin Bar Association.  I am a Supervising Attorney for the UT OUTlaw Wills Clinic.  In the past I have also been the President and Treasurer of the Travis County Women Lawyers' Associationlegal, advising board member on the AGLCC and AGLPF and Vice President of my homeowner's association.  In addition, I accept ad litem appointments from the Travis County Probate Court.

I grew up in Austin so know the people, politics and courts.  I went to Austin High School, then on to Austin College in Sherman Texas receiving a B.A. in Business and Political Science in 1982. The following year I entered the field of residential real estate, becoming a real estate salesman for J B Goodwin Realtors then another company before deciding to become an attorney.  Entering South Texas College of Law in Houston, Texas, in January 1985, I attended school full time while also clerking until graduating and becoming licensed in 1989.  During law school, I also became a licensed real estate broker in 1987, which license I have maintained since.  With a desire to help people without a lawfirm mark up, I opened my first private practice in 1990 providing both legal and real estate services.  Initially this consisted mostly of real estate and collection matters.  From 2007 to August 2013 I worked for the Texas Real Estate Commission assisting the State of Texas with enforcement of the Real Estate License Act through administrative proceedings and utilizing my background in the industry.  After departing, I re-established a private practice with the flexibility and affordability you need.  I maintain a home office and prefer to go to the client instead o you having to come to me - you have what you need there and I can lower my rate without office overhead.  Let me know how I can help with your legal and real estate needs.

I focus my practice in the areas of business, real estate, construction law, and estate planning, and represent a wide variety of clients, including but not limited to lending institutions, real estate developers, real estate investors, business owners, nonprofit organizations, homeowners associations, general contractors, and individuals.

I built an estate and injury law firm to help people with estate planning, probate and personal injury matters. They all deal with various aspects of money: planning for it, collecting it, and/or distributing it. We help people make sure their life savings goes to the right people, and we help people who are injured to receive the maximum compensation due under the law.. We offer smooth processes that optimize the client experience. Clients love our flat fee approach for estate planning and probate matters, and our contingency fee approach for personal injury matters so that we only get paid if we win.. That's why thousands of people have hired us and why we have over 500 5 star reviews online.. Book a free consultation via our online booking tool which can be found on our website or call us now.

I became a lawyer in 1998 and began my legal career as an Assistant Attorney General in 1999 in the Habeas Corpus Division.  In 2004, I left the AG's office and went into private practice.  I am a founding member of Terry & Kelly, PLLC and concentrate on personal injury cases because I am sick and tired of insurance companies treating people badly and choosing profits over people.

I am the solo practitioner at The Law Office of John McDuff, P.C. I have over 20 years of experience practicing business law and tax law in Austin, Texas. I am very proud to have received an AV Preeminent® peer review rating from Martindale-Hubbell.. I am an active member of the legal community and I am a member of the following organizations:

I am the lead attorney and founder of Royal Legal Solutions, a pioneering asset protection law firm that caters exclusively to real estate investors. While I live and work in Austin, Texas, I serve clients all over North America and abroad.. With over 5 years experience in the litigation, I use my past experience to proactively build defenses that anticipate and prevent future lawsuits. I am one of the few attorneys in the nation that structures companies for maximum protection with minimum taxes. As an investor myself, I take pride in attending to the unique needs of my fellow real estate investors.. In addition to asset protection, I also assist my clients with estate planning, retirement planning, corporate compliance, entity formation, tax law, and other general practice areas of special concern to real estate investors. If you are a current or former client, please feel free to leave feedback about your experience working with me using the Testimonial options here, or by leaving a review on Google, Facebook, or the platform of your choice. If you own real estate in your own name, or multiple real estate assets, make sure you're protected before a lawsuit hits. The law favors the proactive. Reach out today.. Connect With Me and Access Free Educational Resources: Get Your Legal Questions Answered

I am proud of the fact that our firm has been providing the citizens of Austin, Minnesota and the surrounding area excellent and timely legal services since 1887.  I would be flattered if you would allow us the opportunity to be of service to you.

I am an Austin, Texas attorney who dedicates her practice to estate planning. I would love to work with you.

I am an attorney based in Austin, Texas. I focus my practice on meeting the legal needs of business owners and real estate owners and investors.. My business planning practice involves advising companies and individuals on business matters, including taxation, mergers and acquisitions, choice of entity and company formation, and corporate governance. I have also been lead attorney on several multi-million dollar business acquisitions in the Southeast.. My estate planning practice involves maximum use of federal credits and preservation of wealth through the use of trusts, partnerships, closely held businesses, private foundations, and charitable trusts. I have served in various capacities with the Real Property, Trust & Estate Section of the American Bar Association.. My real estate practice involves preparing real estate transfer documents quickly and efficiently. Through the use of document automation to streamline the deed preparation workflow and lower cost, my firm has prepared over 7,000 deeds for individuals, businesses, and governmental agencies throughout the United States.

I am a real estate and estate planning attorney, providing practical solutions to complex matters.I represent a wide array of parties throughout commercial and residential real estate transactions, representing lenders, purchasers, sellers, borrowers, developers, and landlord and tenants. My services include commercial lease and contract review, drafting, as well as negotiation; preparation of loan documents; real estate development planning; and title review, funding, and title insurance matters.As a part of my estate planning practice, I regularly draft wills and trusts, and assist clients with probate and estate administration. I offer practical guidance through the estate planning process, to help individuals and families organize their assets, avoid unnecessary disputes, maximize the benefits of their estates to their intended beneficiaries, and ensure that a person's wishes are carried out both during their lifetime and upon their passing. The proper preparation of documents is paramount when a person desires to create an effective estate; this requires skillful drafting of Wills, Power of Attorneys (including Durable, Statutory, and Medical), Directive to Physicians (also commonly referred to as a Living Will), Declaration of Guardians, Trusts, and in some instances, a Family Limited Partnership or LLC.

I am a pro-business attorney.  I work for my client to meet their needs, not my own.  Therefore, I
strive to inform my clients of the legal issues and options available
to them in each stage of the deal.  But, I realize that it is really their business (or opportunity)
not mine. They make the final informed decisions rather than me.  In that way, my client is most comfortable with the results.. I strive to ethically represent my client's best interests in all ways and at all times.  Therefore, while giving them the best legal representation that I can provide, I also try to identify: 1) non-legal issues that they may also need to consider; and 2) specialized professionals who they may also need to consult in order to be fully informed about the impact of their plans. I understand that there are often other professionals who are better equipped to meet my client's complete needs and encourage their participation.

I am a certified public accountant and Board certified in Estate Planning and Probate Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization.   I love the opportunity to meet new people and work with families in planning for their future and the legacy they leave behind.   On the probate side, I strive to make the process as simple as possible at an extremely difficult time for many of my clients.

Henry is an Austin, Texas, attorney who has served clients for over 20 years in the areas of real estate and commercial law. A real estate investor himself, Henry has accumulated a wealth of business experience; developed an expertise in contract law and negotiations; and is an open-minded, progressive thinker who does not subscribe to the idea that something should be done today “just because that’s the way it’s always been done”.. Henry engages his clients with the mindset of an entrepreneur and an enthusiasm for exploring creative and innovative solutions to their issues and concerns. He is as interested in his personal development as he is in his continuing to expand his professional wisdom and his ongoing education in the fields of psychology, physics, physiology and neuroscience contribute to his depth of wisdom and insightfulness.. Henry spent many years in the courtroom litigating cases in which business relationships went crosswise and real estate deals of all kinds turned upside down. Those years in court gave him the unique ability to create sophisticated legal documents that are understandable and free of legalese; provide optimal protection for his client’s rights and interests; and minimize the likelihood of future disputes.. “I’m a much wiser transactional lawyer because of my trial experience – I know how and why contracts, business agreements, and real estate documents end up in court, and I’m constantly mindful of those pitfalls and diligent in making certain that the documents I create don’t end up there.” Henry learned his trial skills and gained invaluable trial (and life) experience as an aggressive federal criminal white-collar fraud prosecutor for over seven years.. Henry sits down and talks with each of his clients to understand their goals and objectives, then collaborates with them to explore the best way to craft a solution and provide them with real strives to arrive at a fair fee with his clients before beginning his legal services. Henry’s practice is built on transparency and candid conversations with his clients. He typically advises and counsels his clients on the phone or sends emails to them without charge, and bills them only when he actually does something for them.. Henry makes a practice of structuring a fixed fee for his legal services. “I believe the billable hour model of practicing law is flawed. It sets up a conflict of interest between the lawyer and the client because it allows for the lawyer to drag out the client’s work and bill as many hours as possible (good for the lawyer), while disregarding the consideration of whether more hours really add value to the client (bad for the client). I strongly believe that the fixed fee is the most efficient and effective way to deliver the highest quality legal services and value to my clients.”. “I’ve never been fond of the life of a typical lawyer in a typical law firm – having to bill 2,000+ hours a year or run the risk of reprisals or sanctions from senior management partners doesn’t make for happy lawyers. Most attorneys I know are stressed to the max and aren’t particularly happy. Stress is no longer an issue in my life, and I’m a happy person because of it. I enjoy supporting my clients in successfully managing their stress levels, which makes them better at their investment activities.. After graduating from law school, Henry clerked for the U. S. District Court in Dallas, and went on to clerk on the the U. S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit in Los Angeles. He was an assistant U. S. attorney in Los Angeles and Houston, where he headed up the white collar fraud section of the Criminal Division.

Guillermo Ochoa-Cronfel has been licensed to practice law in the State of Texas for twenty years. Mr. Cronfel practices in the areas of business law, representing debtors, creditors, and trustees, debt collection, insurance litigation, construction transactions and litigation, and landlord tenant litigation in residential and commercial settings.. Mr. Cronfel also has extensive experience in various business and real estate transactions including business entity formation, purchase and sale of stock & asset and 1031 exchanges.. Guillermo also serves in the capacity as a receiver under §31 of the Texas Civil Practices and Remedies Code. Guillermo Ochoa-Cronfel has served as a receiver to liquidate judgment ranging from several thousand to several million dollars.

Gregory Cagle is a founding partner of Cagle Pugh, Ltd. LLP. Gregory concentrates his law practice in civil and complex litigation involving real estate, nonprofit and for-profit corporations, business disputes, construction defects, and residential and commercial community associations. Gregory has extensive litigation experience and has served as lead trial attorney in hundreds of trials in front of judges and juries.. Gregory also has extensive experience in representing community associations as general counsel on all aspects of issues involved in the operation and governance of association-governed communities, including management issues, compliance with federal and state laws, interpretation of and compliance with governing documents, architectural review of proposed construction, covenant enforcement, assessment collection, litigation, and dispute resolution.. In addition, Gregory is the author of Texas Homeowners Association Law, the only comprehensive legal reference manual on the state and federal laws governing Texas community association, and he has the distinguished honor of membership in the Community Associations Institute’s College of Community Association Lawyers,an organization whose membership consists of attorneys that have demonstrated skill, experience and high standards of professional and ethical conduct in the practice of community association law and who are dedicated to excellence in the specialized practice of community association law. Gregory is also Board Certified in Texas Property Owners Association Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization and he has been recognized as a Super Lawyer by Thomas Reuters in 2020 and 2021.. Gregory is a certified mediator and arbitrator, and he frequently serves as an expert witness ontopics applicable to Texas homeowner and condominium associations and the proper conduct of Boards of Directors under the applicable standards of care.. Gregory has also previously served as president of a homeowners association for a master-planned community with more than 1,500 homes and he is a frequent speaker and contributor to continuing legal education courses and articles on topics related to community associations.

Frances Bennett is a Board Certified specialist in Estate Planning and Probate by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization, with a distinguished practice focused on estate planning, tax planning, and probate administration. She advises clients on a wide range of matters, including wills and trusts, fiduciary litigation, marital property agreements, and private business planning. Her work often involves sophisticated planning techniques such as grantor retained annuity trusts and business succession strategies.Before earning her J.D. from St. Mary’s University School of Law in 1992, Frances was a successful entrepreneur in the specialty foods industry. Her legal career includes clerkships in various state and appellate courts, including the Texas Supreme Court, and she previously served as Chair of the Estate and Inheritance Tax Committee of the State Bar of Texas.Beyond her legal work, Frances is deeply involved in her community. She actively supports philanthropic initiatives and the arts, contributing her time to organizations such as the Mamma Jamma Ride for Breast Cancer, the Austin Theatre Alliance, and the Zachary Scott Theater, where she has held several leadership roles.

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