Top Corporate Lawyers Near Me in Houston Area

“When a client hires me, they get someone with 30-plus years of experience who is going to pay very personal attention to each and every matter that comes across my desk."— Trey Hendershot. As a business owner or partner, you have worked tirelessly to build a livelihood that you are passionate about and proud of. The assistance of an experienced attorney can help ensure that your business has the right guidance to protect your assets through any business dispute or transaction. As the managing shareholder of Hendershot Cowart P.C., I look out for the best interest of our clients by utilizing our many years of combined experience practicing business law, business litigation, health law, and regulatory compliance.. Our tagline is: "Your Attorney. Your Team. Your Law Firm for Life." And that's true. It's my approach to client service, and it lays the foundation for our collaboration – now and into the future.. Our Business Law Team Is Dedicated to Your SuccessThis dedication means we are actively involved with you, your business interests, and your legal challenges. Simply put, I am genuinely invested in building your venture, or in resolving your legal challenge, as is every attorney who works here. We are aggressive in pursuing your goals. We work to exceed your expectations using our experience, knowledge, and expertise.. My Goals Are Based on Your GoalsMy decision to practice law was inspired by the strong work ethic of my father and grandfather. Being a successful attorney requires dedication and experience. Whether reviewing an employment contract or providing representation in complex business litigation or a governmental regulatory investigation, I am continuously seeking the best possible outcome for you and your business.. I have extensive experience representing businesses from startup to full operation, from helping file initial incorporation to managing multimillion-dollar transactions and litigation. I have counseled thousands of clients through litigation, arbitration, mergers and acquisitions, and with OSHA citation defense, Texas Medical Board and other licensing investigations, Anti-Kickback Statute and OIG investigations, fraud and abuse investigations, and STARK Law compliance.. Many of the clients I have represented for decades continue to flourish with my firm’s ongoing counsel. And when the inevitable litigation comes along, I've helped these same clients enforce their rights, defend against suits, and prevent future problems with sound regulatory and legal guidance.. Clients Receive the Attention of All AttorneysEvery week, each practice section collaborates as a team to discuss the various aspects of your case. Every attorney participates and is encouraged to provide input, even if that attorney is not actively working on your case. This approach allows us to create unique solutions for the success of your venture or the resolution of your legal challenge. My entire law firm's resources, expertise, and experience are applied to your matter.. My Faith Is the Ethical Foundation for My Law FirmI am not shy about my faith. I am a Christian and have played an active role in the church for most of my life. Faith plays a major role in my approach to client service and case preparation. We don't cut corners. We are adamant about doing the best job that we can for you. And when the work is done, I personally review our clients' monthly bills and efforts recorded to be sure that you received the benefit for which you were billed. Not every law firm can make this claim.. Working Toward Your Continued SuccessMy mission is to continue to gain the trust and confidence of the business owners, executives, and entrepreneurs I have the privilege of representing. Let me help take your business or health care practice to the next level, as I have done for so many friends and clients over my more than three decades as a business lawyer. I will zealously represent your matter with my personal attention, experience, and unparalleled preparation.. Primary Focus and Experience. Significant Engagements. Admissions. Education. Awards

Scott D. Smith is a highly accomplished trial and arbitration attorney with more than two decades of experience representing clients in complex litigation and regulatory matters. His practice focuses on business and commercial disputes, including breach of contract, fraud, tortious interference, trade secret misappropriation, and employment-related issues such as non-compete and non-solicitation agreements. Scott has extensive experience in the financial services industry, representing firms and advisors in litigation, arbitration, and regulatory proceedings across the country. He has successfully argued appeals in both the New York State Appellate Division and the Texas Fourteenth District Court of Appeals. In addition to his litigation skills, Scott is well-versed in probate matters, representing estates and heirs in fiduciary disputes and property misappropriation claims. Known for his strategic approach and results-driven advocacy, Scott has earned an AV Preeminent® rating from Martindale-Hubbell and the Platinum Client Champion designation. He is an active member of the legal community, holding leadership positions in the Houston Bar Association and participating in various professional organizations. Scott’s dedication to his clients and his ability to navigate complex legal challenges make him a trusted advocate in high-stakes cases.

Over a career that spans three decades, Mr. Hawash has represented both plaintiffs and defendants in a variety of commercial disputes, including those arising out of professional malpractice, breach of contract, deceptive trade practices, insurance coverage, insurance bad faith, and other general business disputes. Licensed to practice law in all courts throughout Texas, Mr. Hawash has frequently been admitted pro hac vice by the bar associations of many other states.. As a certified mediator and trained early dispute resolution professional, Mr. Hawash is often engaged as a neutral to aid parties in finding fair and economical solutions to disputes outside of the courtroom, typically with a massive savings of time, energy and expense. Mr. Hawash can serve as a neutral in both traditional and dynamic mediation, as an early dispute resolution professional using the EDR Institute protocols, and as a Texas Department of Insurance selected mediator using the Out-of-Network Claim Dispute Resolution process.. In addition to traditional court cases, Mr. Hawash also handles arbitrations brought under the American Arbitration Association (AAA), Judicial Arbitration & Mediation Services (JAMS) and International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) rules.

My wife, Mary Ellis LaGarde, and I are the two shareholders of LaGarde Law Firm.  We have four children and three grandchildren.  We were both raised in middle-class neighborhoods in small towns.  I grew up in Raceland, Lousiana.  Mary grew up in Cumberland, Maryland.  My father was a carpenter and my mother was a homemaker.  I worked through high school bagging groceries at the local grocery store and doing carpentry work with my father and uncles.  In college, I worked summers on offshore oil platforms to raise money for tuition and during the school year I was a tour guide and assistant sergeant at arms at the Louisiana State Capitol.  I attended law school at Louisiana State University and served on the board of editors of the Louisiana Law Review.  After law school, I was a law clerk for the Honorable Justice James Dennis on the Louisiana Supreme Court.  I worked as an associate at Vinson & Elkins in Houston where I represented many large corporate clients including Underwriters at Lloyds, U.S. Steel, Goodyear Tire & Rubber, and the largest ship building company in the world, IHI.  Later, I joined Fisher, Gallagher, Perin & Lewis where I tried numerous jury trials for injured individuals and small business owners.  In 1992 I formed my own law firm.  Since then I have been representing injured individuals and business owners in both Texas and Louisiana.  In my spare time, I am the editor of and I assist my wife in her art projects ().

Mr. Dow's practice involves litigating commercial disputes, as well as representing clients in various real estate and business transactions.   Board Certified in Civil Trial Law, Commercial Real Estate Law, and Residential Real Estate Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization (one of only 6 Texas lawyers triple board certified in those same three practice areas), Mr. Dow, who is also a licensed Texas Real Estate Salesman, is uniquely qualified to assist his transactional clients in avoiding common business traps which often result in unwanted litigation.  Having tried numerous jury and non-jury cases, Mr. Dow's background provides a basis for explaining how deals are developed and how agreements unravel.  He has represented clients in both stated and federal courts, and has appeared before the Texas Court of Appeals.

Mr. Beustring is a prominent figure among Houston legal professionals and has been asked to speak for both the American and Houston Bar Associations. In addition to these appearances, he has also worked with local affiliates of NBC, ABC, CBS, and FOX to report issues regarding personal finances. In his spare time, Mr. Beustring enjoys riding dirt bikes with his children and serving as the president of his HOA.

MARIO E. DE LA GARZA, a graduate of Harvard University and Northwestern University School of Law, represents victims of catastrophic personal injury.  He has prevailed for victims of negligence in many contexts: wrongful death, electrical and burn injuries, traumatic brain injuries, workplace injuries, serious trucking and automobile collisions, and medical malpractice.. Mr. de la Garza has recovered millions of dollars for his clients.  He has been recognized as a Texas Rising Star by Super Lawyer and as among the best lawyers in Houston by H Texas Magazine and Houstonia Magazine.  The secret to Mr. de la Garza's success is simple: for him, every case is personal.  A graduate of the prestigous Spence Trial Lawyers College, Mr. de la Garza is one of those trial lawyers that truly cares about his clients.  He believes passionately that in order to get his clients justice, he must not only know the law and the facts pertinent to their case but must also put himself in their' shoes and learn how their injuries have changed their lives for the worse.  Through this immersive and tireless work, Mr. de la Garza is able to discover and tell his clients' stories in powerful, human terms, so that the decisionmakers not only understand his clients' stories, but also feel their pain and anguish.. Mr. de la Garza's clients also benefit from his varied legal experience, which is rare for a personal injury attorney.  He began his legal career as an appellate lawyer at Haynes and Boone, LLP, where he drafted appellate briefs and trial motions in complex civil matters. Mr. de la Garza now brings these writing and reseach skills to bear in his advocacy on behalf of injured persons.  After years as an appellate lawyer, Mr. de la Garza gained international transaction experience at Bracewell & Giuliani, LLP.  From this experience, Mr. de la Garza gained insight into how business entities anticipate and deal with risk, which is valuable in fighting the fight against personal injury defendants, who are almost always business entities.

Laura focuses her practice on commercial and complex litigation.  She has successfully tried cases to jury verdict and prosecuted appeals before federal and state courts in Texas.  Laura’s practice encompasses a wide variety of commercial and civil matters ranging from contract to fraud disputes.  Laura is also a Certified Mediator and has mediated attorneys’ fees, construction contract, fiduciary duty, fraud, homeowners/condominium association, insurance, landlord-tenant, real estate, and tort disputes.. Laura is a former member of the Board of Directors of the Harris County dispute Resolution Center, which is a non-profit corporation sponsored by the Houston Bar Association and funded through Harris County, providing free alternative dispute resolution services to the resident of Harris County.  She is also a former Co-Chair of the Tomorrow’s Attorney Pipeline Program (TAPP), which is dedicated to increasing diversity in the legal profession by targeting diverse high school students and providing them concrete, motivating opportunities to learn about the law and begin planning for her law school education.  Laura also volunteers her time with a number of community service programs, including the Interprofessional Drug Education Alliance (IDEA), Meals on Wheels, and Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA).. Laura was associated with three national firms in the Houston area prior to founding The Coe Law Firm, PLLC.

John C. Ramsey is the founder of Ramsey Law Group and serves as the firm’s lead trial counsel. He is driven by his commitment to serving his clients and his community. During the course of his career, he has achieved award-winning successes for his clients against many Fortune 500 corporations, including Ford, Chevrolet, Wal-Mart, Firestone, U-Haul, Conagra Foods, and TXU Energy, including being recognized for one of the Top 50 Verdicts in the United States for 2017.. John routinely handles cases throughout the United States and has been admitted to practice Pro Hac Vice in Arizona, California, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Indiana, Nevada, New Mexico, New York, Tennessee, and Utah. He has represented consumers in products liability litigation for 20 years. His nationwide law practice has achieved results that led to recalls of defective tires and dangerous vehicles. He has even taken clients to Washington, D.C. to lobby for safer automobile safety standards.. Since founding Ramsey Law Group, John has devoted all of his professional time to representing victims of trucking accidents, workplace accidents, and many other personal injury related claims across Texas and the entire United States. John has dedicated his entire career and substantial resources to representing accident and injury victims, achieving exceptional results related to their claims.. John is a fifth-generation Texan. He was born in Waxahachie, Texas and received his Bachelor of Arts from the University of Texas at Dallas, with honors, and his Juris Doctorate from the University of Houston Law Center. Having lived abroad in Colombia, John is fluent in Spanish.. To give back, John frequently teaches at the University of Houston and at continuing legal education seminars throughout the United States. John has presented and lectured to thousands of lawyers, judges, and legal professionals at various professional events around the country on a range of personal injury related topics. He also is a Vice Chairman of the Armed Forces Appreciation Committee at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo and volunteers at clinics throughout Southeast Texas aiding veterans with legal issues.. John and his family are members of Chapelwood United Methodist Church in Houston. He and his wife, Kristen, have four children. In his spare time, he enjoys duck hunting and college football.

I provide both litigation and legal counseling services to individuals and businesses.. My litigation practice focuses primarily in the areas of commercial litigation, employment litigation, insurance litigation, and professional liability law. I have represented both plaintiffs and defendants in cases involving breach of contract, fraud, negligent misrepresentation, copyright infringement, theft of trade secrets, enforcement of non-competition agreements, mechanics’ liens, violations of the Texas Deceptive Trade Practices Act, securities and failed investment expectations, business disparagement and civil conspiracy, professional malpractice, and insurance coverage disputes.. I have tried numerous cases, ranging from one day bench trials to multi-week jury trials. I have also participated in many hearings at which live testimony has been taken (for example, hearings on applications for temporary injunction, motions for contempt, and motions challenging expert qualifications). My trial experience also includes private arbitration.. In the areas of legal counseling and business transactions I regularly assist clients in the following areas:

I have been drawn to the law since before I remember.  I pursued a law degree from South Texas College of Law in Houston graduating in 2004.  I have represented numerous clients, from private indviduals to large corporations.  My specific focus is on personal injury and general business litigation.

I defend people on trial and appeal in state and federal court in Houston, Texas, and anywhere else I am needed.. I also defend the First Amendment in civil court by defending defamation (libel and slander actions).. I am board-certified in criminal law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization and AV-Rated by Martindale Hubbell.. Please check out my website for information, including video interviews with me. Also, please read my blog. If you have any questions, don't hesitate to call and tell me how I can help you.. Thank you,. Mark

I am a CPA and a trial lawyer.  I am also AV Peer Review Rated by the Martindale-Hubbell Law Directory, the highest rating possible by judges and other lawyers, for professional excellence, legal knowledge, analytical capabilities, judgment, communication skills, legal experience and legal ethics.. The Coffman Law Firm is a business litigation firm. We represent individuals and small and medium size businesses throughout Texas and across the United States in a broad range of trial and appellate matters, including antitrust, agriculture, contracts, intellectual property, technology, consumer cases, disasters, complex commercial litigation and class actions.  We do not represent insurance companies and typically do not represent large corporations.. No one will out strategize us, out research us, out write us or out work us.  Our law practice is based on the following core values:. WE ARE GOAL SETTERS.  Setting—and achieving—objectives is important to our clients and second nature to us.. WE ARE SELF-MOTIVATED.  We are internally driven to win.  We will not back down from a fight.  There are no problems—only opportunities to succeed.. WE ARE STRATEGIC.  We work hard to stay three steps ahead of the competition.. WE ARE RISK TAKERS.  Progress always involves risks.  We carefully assess the pros and cons associated with important decisions in order to minimize risk.  However, when the time comes, we are not afraid to pull the trigger and move forward.. WE ARE WELL NETWORKED.  We are connected—both technologically and from the human perspective.  Our networks are a source of support and information critical to our success.. WE ARE WELL PREPARED.  We go the extra mile to be ready to address the twists and turns that will arise during your case.  No one will out prepare us.. WE ARE NIMBLE.  We embrace technology.  We quickly and efficiently respond to our clients’ needs.. WE TAKE ACTION.  We assess the situation, prepare for the challenge and take action when warranted.  Timing is a critical part of our case strategy.

HOWARD NATIONS has been at the forefront of civil and personal injury litigation for over 50 years and has built a national practice focused on mass tort pharmaceuticals, individual catastrophic injuries, toxic substances, and complex business litigation.. Howard graduated from Florida State University in 1963 and from Vanderbilt Law School in 1966. He has three trial board certifications and has tried countless cases involving catastrophic injury, wrongful death, breach of contract, will contests, securities fraud, real estate fraud and domestic relations, among others. He also represented the accused in more than 300 pro bono criminal cases.. As a pioneer in courtroom technology, Howard was the first attorney to have computer-generated liability and medical animations admitted into evidence at trial. As a leader in education, Howard co-founded AAJ’s National College of Advocacy, and has taught advocacy-related courses in law schools for 35 years. As one of the most sought after educators in the law profession, he is widely published and has lectured to lawyers in all 50 states. Howard also pioneered the use of forensic psychological and neurolinguistic principles to persuade judges and jurors in trial.. As a leader of the trial bar, Howard served as president of The National Trial Lawyers, the Texas Trial Lawyers Association, the Southern Trial Lawyers Association, the Belli Society and the Aletheia Institute, and five years on AAJ’s Executive Committee. He is the recipient of the Belli Society’s Mel Award, MTMP’s Clarence Darrow Award, STLA’s War Horse Award, AAJ’s Heavy Lifting Award, and STLA’s Tommy Malone Great American Eagle Award.. For four decades, he has been listed each year in Who’s Who in America, Who’s Who in Finance and Industry, Who’s Who in American Law and Who’s Who in the World. He is also a member of the Litigation Counsel of America, LLC.. Howard was inducted into the Trial Lawyer Hall of Fame at the 2012 Induction Ceremony in April 2012.. BOARD CERTIFICATIONS. Texas Board of Legal Specialization. Personal Injury Trial Law. Texas Board of Legal Specialization. Civil Trial Law. National Board of Trial Advocacy. Board Certified in Civil Trial Advocacy. National College of Advocacy. Diplomate of Trial Advocacy

Dependable.  Strategic.  Results-Driven.  I have devoted my practice to representing individuals and businesses in business matters and dispute resolution.  I have spent time both in private practice and as in-house counsel.

Attorney Michael J. Stanley has over 30 years of experience representing clients in a variety of legal matters, including personal injury, product liability, malpractice, fraud, and business disputes. His firm, Stanley Law, is dedicated to giving a voice to each client’s unique story and fighting for their rights. With a track record of handling cases in state and federal courts, as well as in arbitration, attorney Stanley has assisted individuals and groups of clients facing challenging and life-changing events. He has successfully represented clients in cases ranging from wrongful death due to medical malpractice to complex litigation against multinational corporations. His commitment to guiding his clients through the legal process is evident in his diverse range of cases, from representing retirees affected by Ponzi schemes to families impacted by dangerous products and chemicals. He encourages potential clients to reach out for a free consultation to discuss their legal options. Attorney Stanley's passion for advocating for those who have suffered losses is rooted in his own experience as a young student standing up to injustice, which ultimately led him to pursue a career in law.

Attorney Francisco Tinoco was born and raised in South Texas, from immigrant parents.. After graduating from Edinburg High School located in Edinburg, Texas, Mr. Tinoco attended Columbia College in New York City, and graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in American History.. After graduating from Columbia College, Mr. Tinoco attended the Law School at Columbia University, also located in the City of New York.  Mr. Tinoco was awarded the Juris Doctor degree from Columbia Law School, with a Certification from the Parker School of Foreign and Comparative Law.  Mr. Tinoco is licensed to practice law in Texas, New York and Washington, D.C.. However, with respect to immigration cases, which are governed by federal law, Mr. Tinoco is able to represent clients from all over the United States and from all around the Globe.  Mr. Tinoco has succesfully represented clients from all over the United States, and internationally from Mexico, Canada, the United Kingdom, China, India, Myanmar, Phillipines, Chile, Colombia, Venezuela, Honduras, Guatemala, and Costa Rica, to name just a few.. After practicing law in New York City at Clifford Chance, LLP, a major international law firm, Mr. Tinoco decided to return to Texas to start his own law practice and help clients with their immigration applications, including investor visas and work visas, before U.S. Citizenship & Immigration Services and before the U.S. Consulates and U.S. Embassies around the world,.. Mr. Tinoco focuses his practice on family petitions, namely Adjustment of Status cases and Consular Process, Citizenship and Naturalization cases, I-601 and I-601A Waivers, VAWA, U Visas, E-2 and E-1 Investor Visa cases, and TN and L-1 work visas.. Mr. Tinoco is proud that he has helped thousands of families to legally live, work and remain in the United States.. Immigration Laws are very complicated, and the right legal counsel matters.. Attorney Francisco Tinoco is an extremely knowledgeable and experienced immigration lawyer, with more than 23 years of legal experience.  After an initial consultation, he will advise you if you have a good case.. The first consultation at our office is always free and personally with Attorney Francisco Tinoco.

At The Murphy Law Practice, I specifically focus on Employment Law. I know every square inch of this playing field. I employ every tenet of the law to ensure my clients enjoy dignity in their workplace or damages due.. I take pride in being a part of a very small fraternity of lawyers, idealist heaven-bent on correcting injustice. If I take your case it is because I wholeheartedly believe you have suffered a grave injustice and I am committed to helping you secure your entitlements enshrined in the law.. If you have suffered discrimination, wage abuse, sexual harassment, retaliation and/or any form of mistreatment at the hands of your employer and you would like redress, then I am probably the attorney for you.

25 years ago, I was a young law school graduate fresh out of the University of Nebraska. When I stood at a pay phone in Kenedy, Texas to learn that I had passed the Texas Bar, I never could have imagined the variety of people I would meet, the interesting cases in which I would be involved, or the unbelievable feeling of winning a jury verdict.. Since that November day in 1991, I have tried cases throughout the State of Texas, to the judge and to juries, and I have seen great things and great changes in and out of the courtroom. One thing that has always remained constant is the relationship I have with my clients. I have always believed that effective client representation necessarily involves connection and communication. My clients know that I am personally involved in their cases and that they have access to me when they need me.. Whether there is an emergency need to execute a will at the hospital, a fast approaching deadline for filing a materialman’s lien, or simply a question about what business entity is the best for their situation, my clients know that they can count on me to be there for them. Serving as general counsel for hundreds of small businesses, I get calls for help with a vast array of situations and cases.. This has provided me with a wide knowledge base and experience handling many types of cases. Currently, my practice focuses primarily on business law, wills and probate, personal injury cases, and collections. However, depending on my clients’ needs, I handle many other types of cases.. I also maintain a referral network of knowledgeable attorneys that can step in to assist my clients. One such area of practice is family law, including divorces and adoptions. It has been my good fortune to have a law partner that I have known since we were both Air Force brats in junior high school. Ernie Martin is uniquely qualified in that area of law and has been a pioneer in the field of collaborative divorce, which seeks to reach an agreement without resorting to litigation.. Our philosophy has always been to do what is best for the client. This means educating our clients about the law and how it applies to their particular set of facts. Most of the time, the client is best served through cool headed, strategic negotiation and chess-game posturing to reach an agreement favorable to the client. Sometimes, however, it is necessary to fight to protect my clients’ interests. Should you become one of my clients, know this. If it comes to a fight, I will fight for you and because I hate to lose, I will fight to win.

Experienced Corporate attorney serving clients in Houston and surrounding areas.