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Graig contributes to the versatility of O’Connell and Aronowitz’s legal services for Capital Region residents. He was brought in to strengthen the firm’s Business Law & Transactions practice group. He represents small businesses in asset acquisitions and sales, corporate formations, and advises clients in commercial litigation matters.  He also represents private real estate clients, developers, banks and other institutional lenders in their real estate transactions.  Graig’s understanding of the loan process from all angles enables the firm to advise corporate clients throughout the closing process while providing representation across a range of real estate legal matters including contract negotiation, lease disputes, and adverse possession matters.. Graig also practices civil litigation and employment law, representing employers and employees in employment discrimination, FLSA, FMLA and labor law matters. Additionally, Graig provides estate planning services for his clients, including will and trust preparation.. Prior to joining O’Connell and Aronowitz, Graig was Partner with a regional law firm and was previously founder of his own solo practice and its in-house title company.  His general practice law firm focused on real estate, small business and civil litigation. Before starting his own firm, Graig served as an associate attorney at Upstate New York law firms in Rochester, Clifton Park, and Latham.. Graig has been admitted to practice in all New York State courts, as well as the U.S. District Court for the Western and Northern Districts.  He is a current member of the New York State Bar Association.. Graig received his juris doctorate from Albany Law School of Union University in Albany, New York. While attending Albany Law, he served as an appellate advocacy team member, appellate coach and executive board member of the school’s Moot Court Program, in addition to serving as an article editor for the school’s Environmental Outlook Law Journal. He received a bachelor’s degree from Siena College in Political Science.

I am a seasoned legal professional focusing almost exclusively in eminent domain and administrative law. I am rated AV Preeminent by Martindale-Hubbell, and my career is marked by a deep understanding of legal intricacies and a track record of successful cases, I bring a high level of expertise to my clients.. - Eminent Domain:As an eminent domain attorney, I pride myself on protecting the rights of property owners facing government acquisition. My comprehensive approach encompasses valuation analysis, negotiation strategies, and zealous advocacy to ensure just compensation.. - Administrative Law:Navigating the complexities of administrative law requires finesse and insight. With a focus on electric transmission line routing cases at the Public Utility Commission of Texas ("PUCT"), I guide clients through the bureaucratic landscape, ensuring their interests are safeguarded.. - Legal Strategist:I thrive on solving legal puzzles. My ability to distill complex issues into actionable strategies has led to favorable outcomes for my clients. Whether it's advising on PUCT matters or representing clients in eminent domain proceedings, I bring a dynamic and strategic approach to the table.. - Client-Centric Approach:Building lasting relationships with clients is at the core of my practice. I understand that each case is unique, and I am committed to tailoring legal solutions that align with my clients' goals. Clear communication, unwavering dedication, and a results-driven mindset define my client-centric approach.. - Continuous Learning Advocate:In the ever-evolving legal landscape, I stay ahead by continuously updating my knowledge and am a member of the Texas Bar College, a professional society of legal scholars. This commitment to ongoing education ensures that my clients benefit from the latest legal insights and innovative approaches.

Offer compassionate and competent legal counsel in the areas of wills and trusts, probate and probate alternatives, guardianships, and nonprofit formation, exemption, and compliance.  Provide virtual and face and to face legal services in the Texas Panhandle and virtual legal services for all Texas residents.  Certified by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization in Estate Planning and Probate Law.

Jennifer J. Corcoran, Esq. is a partner with Tully Rinckey, PLLC and concentrates her practice in the areas of family and matrimonial law, elder law, and trusts and estates.. Jennifer also handles real estate and bankruptcy law for the firm.
She is the former Deputy Chief Clerk of the Albany County Surrogate’s
Court.Jennifer is a frequent speaker at various bar association
conferences and seminars on topics such as Article 81 Guardianships,
Estate and Trust Administration, Medicaid planning,
and advance directives. She has conducted training sessions required by
the Office of Court Administration for Guardians, Court Evaluators and
Court Appointed Counsel through the Albany County Bar Association.
Jennifer is a member of the New York State Bar Association (Elder Law, Family Law and Trusts and Estates Sections), Capital District Women’s Bar Association, Albany County Bar Association and Schenectady County Bar Association.Jennifer
provides pro bono legal services through The Legal Project and the Pro
Se Divorce Clinic in Schenectady. She was recognized as Empire State
Counsel by the New York State Bar Association for providing in excess of
50 hours of pro bono legal services in a year.Jennifer has been
a member of the Board of Trustees of the Make-A-Wish Foundation of
Northeast New York since 1999, and also serves as a Wishgranter. She
currently serves as Secretary of the Board, and has previously served as
President and Vice President. She also served as a member of the
Corporate Documents Committee for the Make-A-Wish Foundation of America.Jennifer
received her Juris Doctorate from Albany Law School. She graduated cum
laude from Wells College with a Bachelor of Arts in American Political
and Historical Studies and a minor in music.

A native of Albany, New York, Catherine M. Hedgeman is a magna cum laude graduate of Union College where she earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science, with Department Honors, in 1996. After college, Catherine pursued a career in government relations on Capitol Hill in Washington DC, then decided to return to her hometown to attend law school. Catherine received a Juris Doctorate from Albany Law School in 2000 where she was an associate editor of The Albany Law Review and was awarded the Dominick Gabrielli award for excellence in Appellate Moot Court. After graduation, Catherine practiced in several of New York’s prestigious law firms as an associate and lobbyist.. She is admitted to practice before the courts in the State of New York, U.S. District Courts, Northern District of New York and Southern District of New York. Ms. Hedgeman is also admitted to practice before the District of Columbia Court of Appeals, the U.S District Court, District of Columbia, and the United States Supreme Court. She is a member of the New York State Bar Association, the District of Columbia Bar Association, and the Capital District Women’s Bar Association.. In January of 2007, Ms. Hedgeman opened her firm, the Law Office of Catherine M. Hedgeman, in Albany. She specializes in Real Estate, Land Use/Development & Zoning, Commercial Law, Corporate Law and Government Relations. The firm’s clients include individuals, businesses, nonprofit organizations and municipalities.

Brenda is a native to the Texas Hill Country, growing up in the small town of Burnet, TX.. Brenda's work consists primarily of Estate Planning and Probate. Within her estate planning practice, Brenda helps individuals and families plan their estate by creating wills, trusts, power of attorneys, healthcare power of attorneys, and living wills. While assiting families with probate matters she is able to effectively assist families and loved ones work through the probate process after losing a loved one whether that person passed away with a will or without.. Within her business law practice, Brenda helps businesses and individuals with routine contracts drafting and interpretation, and business formations. She is also able to help entrepreneurs form their businesses from start to finish by filing with the Secretary of State and developing their business plans and contracts.

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Wendi Lester & Associates, P.C. has been providing honest, personalized legal representation to Texas residents for over a decade. Our office, located in Georgetown, Texas, serves various cities and counties in Texas, including Round Rock, Cedar Park, Leander, Georgetown, Florence and Temple, Williamson County, and Bell County. We provide legal services in a variety of areas, including personal injury; family law, including adoption, divorce, and child custody; estate planning, including wills, trusts, and probate; and real estate law. Wendi Lester is also a trained mediator providing mediation services in civil litigation, personal injury and family law matters. We are focused on providing our clients with individualized legal counsel. Ms. Lester meets with her clients on an individual basis, answers any questions they may have, and listens carefully to their needs and expectations. Her staff members regularly inform her clients of the progress with their case and are responsive to their concerns. We understand that many clients are confronted with difficult, stressful legal issues, and need someone who can give them the perspective and understanding they need. Accordingly, we treat our clients with empathy and compassion. One important focus of Wendi Lester & Associates, P.C., is representing clients with the highest commitment to ethics. We are direct and honest with our clients, which is demonstrated by the fact that most of our clients have come to us through referrals from past clients. Integrity should be a center point of any law practice, and we are dedicated to representing our clients with truthfulness. Professionally and on a personal basis, Ms. Lester, a member and a volunteer at her local church, upholds strong Christian values, such as sincerity, commitment to family, charity, and a strong work ethic. Wendi Lester & Associates, P.C. is a law firm that provides cost-effective, professional services. If you are seeking an experienced attorney who will represent you with integrity and compassion, contact Wendi Lester & Associates, P.C. by e-mail or call for a consultation. - See more at:

Real estate and business attorney with over 15 years of real world experience prior to practice of law.

My name is Steve Schreiber, and I have been practicing commercial real estate law for more than 30 years (as either in house counsel or VP of Real Estate) for national tenants (such TGI Fridays restaurants and Cinemark Theaters) as well as various landlords that own and/or operate enclosed malls, power centers, manufacturer outlet centers, neighborhood shopping centers and office buildings.  The advantage of having served on both sides of the negotiation table is that I understand the basic needs and motivations of both landlords and tenants.  And my years of experience have demonstrated that there are real life ramifications to the wording of real estate documents, and you better know what you are agreeing to before you sign them.. I am not a litigating attorney (i.e., I don’t go to court)-I’m a negotiator.  It is my belief that only the attorneys win if you have to resort to litigation.  My specialty is to negotiate clear, firm and fair contracts that are customized to meet the tenant’s operating requirements and don’t need to be litigated.  I also specialize in finding creative solutions to complex problems through relationship building and negotiation.  I truly enjoy the real estate development business and guiding people through the process.

As a law firm we are committed to outstanding client services. It is what sets us apart from other law firms. Our goal is to always exceed our clients' expectations.

I'm a husband, father, unabashed Christian, attorney, retired Air Force Reserve JAG Colonel and musician. At The Jacobson Law Firm, P.C., our motto is "Helping People for Life".  Whether it's planning for your family and your legacy, carrying out those plans, helping you start (and run) a business or just providing counsel for your significant legal decisions, we want you to feel like a part of our family.

I focus on probate and estate planning almost exclusively because I am passionate about helping people navigate and avoid unnecessary grief and hardship. I take great pride in drafting specially tailored Wills, Trusts, and other estate planning documents to protect my clients and their loves ones. These situations are difficult enough without the legal process being made more complicated by poor drafting or failure to plan. It is my mission to protect my client's interests (legal, financial and personal) and hold their hands through the legal process. I base my practice on honesty, good communication, and hard work.. I currently take cases in Bexar County, Guadalupe County and Comal County. I also accept cases in Frio County, Atascosa County, Kendall County, Medina County, Wilson County, Goliad County, Kerr County, Nueces County, and other Texas Counties on a case-by-case basis. I have represented clients who live in Florida, Oregon, Washington, New York, Rhode Island, Minnesota, Illinois, Ohio, Tennessee, North Carolina, Georgia, Louisiana, Colorado, Arizona, and even out of the country (though this always involves a decedent or ward who resided in South Texas). When it comes to hiring an attorney for probate matters, where the decedent lived (not where the client lives) is usually the determining factor.. I am originally from Chicago, Illinois, but have also lived in Ohio, North Carolina, California, and South Dakota. I enjoy spending time with my family, travel and volunteering in the San Antonio community. I decided to make San Antonio my permanent home in 2010 and I do not miss icy roads or below-zero temperatures one bit.. I am on the board of directors for Crime Stoppers of San Antonio and Animal Defense League of Texas. I have always enjoyed hands-on volunteering in my community as well. I plan to expand my efforts to some of the incredible charities benefiting children and their families that serve this part of the state.

Charlie is Board Certified by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization in the specialty area of Estate Planning and Probate Law. He received his law degree from St. Mary’s University School of Law. Charlie is licensed to practice by the Supreme Court of the State of Texas and the Federal District Court for the Western District of Texas. In 2019, Charlie released his book Peace Through Planning & the 8 Truths You Need To Know About Estate Planning.. Charlie grew up in San Antonio and graduated from Business Careers High School. After high school, he went straight to work installing two-way radios, sirens, and light bars in public safety vehicles. After several years of working and attending school part-time, Charlie returned to school full time at The University of Texas at San Antonio where he graduated Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in History and Political Science. Charlie met his wife Olivia while in college and attending the same church in San Antonio, Texas. They married in August 2002 and then continued their studies.  Olivia graduated with her Masters in Physical Therapy from The University of Texas Health Science Center. Charlie and Olivia are blessed with 4 boys: Jack (born 2014), Lincoln (born 2015), and twins, Charlie and Gabriel (born September 2016).

Lisa founded her law firm in order to provide her clients with more personal attention in resolving their legal matters in a timely, efficient way, and to be able to better help those in need of legal services. Her practice focuses on estate planning, estate settlement and litigation, elder law, real estate, and tax controversy matters.. Lisa earned her Bachelors of Business Administration degree in Accounting from the University of Miami before going on to earn her Juris Doctor from the University of Texas School of Law. She is licensed to practice in the State of Texas and is admitted to practice before the United States District Court for the Southern District of Texas and United States Tax Court. Lisa is a member of the State Bar of Texas, the State Bar of Texas Real Estate, Probate, and Trust Law Section, the State Bar College, and the San Antonio Bar Association.. Prior to starting her own law practice, Lisa worked as a legal services attorney where she was able to represent hundreds of clients in issues ranging from simple estate planning matters to landlord/tenant and real estate litigation. Lisa has litigated cases in federal and state courts and at all times, has served as a tireless advocate for her clients.  Following her tenure as a legal services attorney, Lisa went on to work for a national tax consulting firm, where she counseled and defended dozens of companies with regard to their Internal Revenue Service disputes.. Lisa is particularly passionate about representing elderly clients and protecting them from fraud and abuse, helping them obtain appropriate support in the home, safeguard their assets, and plan for the future. Lisa enjoys counseling all of her clients on how to make provisions for future generations and how to leave a legacy for their loved ones, no matter how large or small their estate may be. She believes that estate planning is not simply a way to distribute assets, but rather, a way to provide for your family and loved ones in a meaningful way.. Aside from her dedication to the practice of law, Lisa is also committed to her community. She is a native Texan and has called San Antonio home for over a decade. During that time, she has been involved with various social organizations. Lisa provides pro bono legal services for senior citizens through the San Antonio Bar Association and is a volunteer for Texas Accountants and Lawyers for the Arts. In her free time, Lisa enjoys exercise, cooking, music, reading, and her Siberian husky, Presley.

Mr. McNelis has considerable experience in representing owners and general contractors on large construction projects, as well as their subcontractors, suppliers and design professionals, throughout the project development and construction process. Through his extensive construction litigation background, Mr. McNelis is able to provide valuable risk-assessment, management and liability guidance during all phases of the construction, as well as highly-developed dispute resolution skills and strategic planning. Mr. McNelis has also been selected to serve as a mediator in complex construction project disputes involving multiple parties with sometimes conflicting interests.. In 2004, Mr. McNelis formed McNelis + Associates, PLLC to provide superior legal services to the construction and real estate development industries. While all members of the firm have extensive commercial litigation and contract drafting experience, Sean McNelis’ construction law career commenced nearly 25 years ago as a law clerk with H.B. Zachry Co.’s in-house legal counsel. In that time he has practiced law in Dallas with the State’s foremost construction law firm of Canterbury, Stuber, Pratt, Elder & Gooch, developed and led the construction law practice team at the State’s second oldest and San Antonio’s largest law firm of Matthews and Branscomb, PC, and left in 2004 to form one of the State’s most experienced and respected boutique law firms providing superior legal services to the construction and real estate professionals.. Mr. McNelis has decades of dedicated experience in representing the legal needs of owners, developers, contractors, subcontractors, suppliers and design professionals throughout the construction process and throughout the State. Mr. McNelis has successfully litigated numerous lawsuits, arbitrations and other forms of alternative dispute resolution processes involving all manner of construction disputes before both state and federal courts, to include defective construction claims, delay claims, hindrance claims, deficient design document claims, impact claims, payment and performance bond claims, surety obligations and lien claims.. A large portion of Sean’s practice is dedicated to assisting parties in drafting both simple and extremely complex construction agreements (including negotiated contracts, design-bid-build contracts, design-build contracts, contracts and cost-plus contracts), project management contracts, design contracts, subcontract agreements, supply contracts and purchase orders. From straightforward supply contracts to complex design-build contracts involving multiple parties, phases and funding mechanisms, Mr. McNelis has demonstrated the skill and the expertise needed to craft comprehensive contract documents to help ensure a successful project while protecting the interests of his clients. Mr. McNelis is able to utilize his extensive construction litigation background to provide valuable risk-assessment, management and liability guidance, as well as highly-developed dispute resolution skills and strategic planning, throughout the contracting process. Particular attention is given to minimizing potential disputes on the project by drafting contracts with clear delineations of authority, obligations and risk assumption.. Sean McNelis has served as the president of the Construction Law Section of the San Antonio Bar Association, after serving on its board for over five years. He also served as on the San Antonio Chapter of the Associated General Contractors of America (“AGC”)’s board of directors, and his firm was awarded the AGC Service Provider of the Year award in 2011. Mr. McNelis is active in the Texas and American Bar Associations’ Construction Law Sections, as well as in local construction industry trade associations. Mr. McNelis has conducted numerous seminars for clients and industry professionals regarding legal topics as diverse as perfecting lien and bond claims to risk mitigation in contract drafting, to legislative updates on issues impacting the construction industry.. As part of our firm’s ongoing commitment to our clients to be at the very forefront of changes in the construction industry, Mr. McNelis has achieved the U.S. Green Building Council’s training and accreditation to become LEED Accredited. By becoming LEED accredited, Mr. McNelis is best prepared to assist you in managing the risks, responsibilities and administrative procedures inherent in commercial and residential projects seeking LEED Certification. Most recently, Mr. McNelis, was distinguished by the State Board of Legal Specialization as being one of the very first lawyers within the state of Texas to become Board Certified as a specialist in Construction Law.