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I am a Fort Worth Native, graduate of Trinity Valley High School. After completing my law degree at Baylor Law School, I returned to Fort Worth to begin my career in the office of one of Fort Worth's most respected and experienced attorneys, Art Brender. Soon thereafter I chose Arlington to be my home and established my law office to serve the Dallas/Fort Worth/Arlington community.. My office practices Plaintiff Personal Injury law, Employment & Labor law and Civil Rights law. Because I am a small firm, I am able to offer a personalized, client-centered approach to each of my client's cases that many other firms cannot. My staff and I put 100% of our time, effort, heart and skills into serving our clients in order to get them the best results possible, and I believe it is this "clients first" approach that truly sets us apart from other firms.

For over forty years, Machi and Associates, P.C. has helped the little guy in the DFW metroplex through effective, determined, professional representation. Our firm has attorneys who work in areas such as Personal Injury, Bankruptcy and Disability Law. Our firm handles a variety of legal problems for people like yourself. If you have another legal matter, such as deceptive trade, products liability, health or auto insurance denial or questions about personal injuries, we can help!

Christy re-joined Ted Lyon & Associates in 2016 after graduating from Texas A&M University School of Law in 2015.  Christy worked at Ted Lyon & Associates back in the early 2000's as a senior litigation paralegal alongside Ted and other excellent trial lawyers in the firm to bring many multi-million dollar cases to completion. She grew up in the Dallas area and holds a bachelor's degree from Texas A&M University-Commerce.  She also worked full time as a paralegal with the support of her 2 children, awesome husband and many valued family members while attending law school at night.. Christy brings with her over 20 years of experience as a senior litigation paralegal with many accolades.  She carried into law school two Board Certifications as a Paralegal, (Civil Trial Law 2004 & Personal Injury Trial Law 2002) and passed the Paralegal Advanced Competency Exam in 1997.  She spent many years active as a member in the State Bar of Texas Paralegal Division and in the Dallas Area Paralegal Association as the Community Service/Pro Bono chairperson and chairperson of the Personal Injury/ Medical Malpractice Section.. Christy enjoys speaking to upcoming Paralegal students, presenting Continuing Legal Education seminars, and mentoring Paralegals.  With her extensive track record as a senior litigation/double board certified paralegal, she brings many years of dedication to the legal field, practical trial and litigation experience as well as the personal attention and interaction our clients deserve.

Philip Perez is a native of San Antonio where he attended Central Catholic Marianist High School.  He graduated in 1996 with a Bachelor of Arts degree from Texas State University with a double major in Political Science and Philosophy.  After receiving his undergraduate degree he worked for the Texas Attorney General’s Office Child Support Division in Austin.  He left Austin in 2001 to attend Thurgood Marshall School of Law in Houston.  While in law school, Philip excelled in both Moot Court and Mock trial competitions.  His success in these competitions included cash winnings.  He was consistently on the Dean’s List and in the top portion of his class.  In addition, he was a member of the prestigious Law Review journal and was elected to be on the Editorial Board as a Notes Editor during his final year.  While in law school, he was an intern with the 14th Court of Appeals under Judge Kem Frost and also participated in an internship with the Harris County District Attorney’s Office.He was hired as an Assistant District Attorney (ADA) in Harris County in 2005 and stayed there until leaving in 2009 to be closer to his family and the Texas hill country.  As a Prosecutor for four years in the third largest county in the United States, Philip successfully handled literally thousands of criminal cases.  He has worked in several misdemeanor and felony courts and has personally tried numerous felony and misdemeanor cases in front of a jury.  He is truely an aggressive advocate.  At one point, he had seven felony jury trials in a seven week period.  During his time in the felony courts he never lost a jury trial.  One of his notable cases includes a felony trial where the jury sentenced a habitual DWI offender to 99 years in the penitentiary.  His valuable experience with the District Attorney’s Office also includes working in the Check Fraud Division, the Juvenile Division, several Justice of the Peace courts (traffic court) throughout Harris County, and the Grand Jury Division where he indicted over a thousand felony cases.   Philip has appeared on television educating the public on the law, and has judged trial competitions at both South Texas College of Law and the University of Houston Law Center.  He currently sits on the State Bar of Texas Committee on Legal services for the Poor.. (When he's not in the courtroom, Mr. Perez enjoys the outdoors.  He's a mountain bike enthusiast and participates in organized TMBRA races throughout Texas whenever he has time.)

As a general practitioner, Scott M. Thorson serves a diverse client base. Whether it is helping someone start their own business or taking on big insurance companies in a personal injury suit, he can help serve your legal needs.. Scott started his career at a personal injury firm in Tulsa Oklahoma working wrongful death and construction cases. Following this, Scott spent time working for a mid-size firm focusing on business law, working with corporations through mergers and acquisitions. After moving to Omaha, Scott took a position with the U.S. Government at Strategic Command in the Mission Assessment and Analysis Division focusing on national security law in Northeast Asia

Our judicial system can be intimidating. There are many rules and often much is at stake for individuals and businesses. I became an attorney so that I could help people - help people protect their rights, help people run their businesses, and help people resolve conflicts and disputes. If you have an issue of which I may be able to help, please give my office a call today.

Born and raised in Omaha, Tim attended Creighton Prep. He went on to earn his Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Creighton University and his Juris Doctorate from Creighton University School of Law. While in law school, Tim received the CALI award for excellence in Insurance. He is admitted to the State and Federal Courts in Nebraska. He is a member of the Omaha and Nebraska Bar Associations, Nebraska Association of Trial Attorneys and The America Association for Justice, and the AAJ Trucking Litigation Group. At Hauptman, O’Brien, Wolf & Lathrop, he handles plaintiff cases in Automobile/Trucking Collisions, Pedestrian Accidents, Catastrophic Injuries, Animal Bite Injuries, Brain Injuries, Burn Injuries, Spinal Cord Injuries, and Wrongful Death.

I enjoy dealing with my client's complex problems and always try to find the best possible resolution for what their individual situation requires. If you would like to discuss your legal situation, please call today.

Mykaylan Burner is a dedicated Personal Injury Attorney at Berry Law, driven by a strong desire to advocate for individuals who are navigating difficult and emotional circumstances. With a background rooted in community service and public advocacy, Mykaylan is committed to providing compassionate and effective representation to personal injury clients. She graduated from Creighton University School of Law in May 2024 and was admitted to the Nebraska State Bar and the Nebraska District Court in September 2024.

Born and raised in Omaha, Bob attended Creighton Prep High School where he graduated in 1978. He then attended Creighton University graduating magna cum laude with a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration in 1982 and summa cum laude with a Juris Doctorate in 1985.. In 1983, he began working for McGrath, North, O’Malley & Kratz (now McGrath, North, Mullin & Kratz).  Working directly under the firm's managing partner, he handled primarily corporate, tax, and securities matters.. In 1986, he joined his father, Jim Knowles, Sr., at Knowles Law Firm and since then has focused his practice on personal injury cases.  The firm is now comprised of his brother, daughter, son, and two nephews, all of whom were born and raised in Omaha and graduated from Creighton Law School.  His father remains "of counsel" to the firm.. Over the past 31 years, he has successfully tried jury cases in both federal and state courts.  While the majority of his practice involves handling motor vehicle accident injury claims, he has also successfully handled claims involving premises liability, product liability including a wrongful death claim resulting from a defective lift chair, and medical malpractice involving anesthesia error on an infant and failure to diagnose and treat melanoma.. He has been selected as one of the top 100 litigation lawyers in Nebraska by the American Society of Legal Advocates. Less than 1.5 percent of lawyers nationally are selected for this recognition.. Bob and his wife, Maria, were married in 1983 and have three children. Their oldest, Christina, graduated from Creighton Law School in 2012 and joined Knowles Law Firm in September 2012. Their middle child, Bobby, also graduated from Creighton Law School and joined the firm in 2015. Their youngest, Elaina, graduated from Nursing School at the University of Kansas in 2012 and is employed as a nurse in the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit at Children’s Hospital and in the Adult Cardiac ICU at the University of Nebraska Medical Center.. Bob is the past president of the Touchdown Club of Nebraska, which at the time was the largest booster organization for the University of Nebraska football. He currently serves on the Board of Director’s for the Nebraska Chapter of the National Football Foundation and College Hall of Fame. He is also heavily involved in the activities of his church.. During his free time, he enjoys spending time with his family and friends, golfing, and traveling.

Rachel Collins believes in the client experience. With an extensive background in personal injury law and insurance litigation, Collins has represented plaintiffs facing bad faith insurance matters, catastrophic motor vehicle accidents, premises liability claims, and more. From Small Claims Court to District Court, she listens to her clients and their needs and endeavors for the best possible outcome for every situation.. “With an emphasis on client experience, continued learning and striving to be the best, Berry Law exemplifies an organization that will continue to grow, succeed, and make a difference in the lives of many clients. I’m excited to be part of such an organization.”. Collins brings more than a decade of legal practice in civil matters with her to the firm. She also served as a briefing attorney for the 14th Court of Appeals in Houston, Texas researching both civil and criminal matters and assisting in drafting judicial opinions.

Attorney John S. Berry Jr. helps his clients fight some of the most important battles of their lives. Not only has he led successful teams in the courtroom, resulting in several jury trial victories, he has led soldiers in deployments to Iraq and Bosnia. Beyond the battlefield and the courtroom, John’s leadership experience extends to local community and national organizations that protect our constitutional rights and our veterans.. Prior to joining the firm, John attended the College of William & Mary in Williamsburg, Virginia (1993-1997), and Creighton University School of Law, where he graduated cum laude in 2003. John is also a graduate of the National Criminal Defense College at Mercer Law School in Macon, Georgia (2004), Trial Lawyers College in Dubois, Wyoming (2018), and the Nebraska State Bar Association Leadership Academy (2008).. John is past president of the Nebraska Criminal Defense Attorney's Association and a fellow of the prestigious American Board of Criminal Lawyers. John maintains an AV Preeminent Rating through Martindale-Hubbell and has been recognized as one of the National Trial Lawyers' Top 100. John has presented and lectured in the areas of criminal defense, trial skills, and veterans disability appeals.. After receiving his commission as an infantry officer in the U.S. Army, John completed Airborne School and Ranger School. In 1999, while assigned to the First Cavalry Division, he deployed to Bosnia for Operation Joint Forge. John also served as a Company Commander in Iraq during Operation Iraqi Freedom and later as a Battalion Commander in the National Guard.

Chris serves individuals, businesses and government officials in matters involving product liability and professional ethics.. Practice Areas