Texas Lawyers Maria Lopez-Gastelum to Maria T.

Firm: MEG International Counsel, PC

2001 Timberloch Place, Suite 500 , The Woodlands , Texas 77380 Zip code: 77380

Practice Areas: Estate Planning

A law graduate from the Universidad de Monterrey in Nuevo Leon, Mexico, María Elia Gastélum is licensed to practice in Mexico and California and before the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of California. Maria Elia is not licensed to practice law in Texas.. As such, María has represented multiple trans-national clients from both the U.S. and Mexico with cross-border interests. María is fluent in English and Spanish, and she has a thorough understanding of cultural differences in business practices.. María’s primary purpose is to assist foreign citizens and U.S. residents in protecting their assets and ascertaining their instructions for the effective disposition of their assets during life and at their deaths. Her planning strategies provide clients with options that allow them to maintain control of their assets and protect their ownership interests while reducing or eliminating their estate and gift tax liability and other tax obligations. She is committed to ensuring that clients' family members are able to maintain their lifestyles in the future, and she implements tools to maintain confidentiality on their affairs. She believes everyone benefits from estate planning, regardless of the size of their estate. Among her other areas of expertise are corporate governance, environmental compliance, immigration issues, import-export matters, employment matters, distribution and franchise agreements, licensing for different activities including the use of natural resources for research purposes, and negotiating agreements with ejidos and Mexican cooperatives for various business ventures. She has conducted due diligence review of real estate, corporate, intellectual property, third-party agreements and other compliance matters for transactions in Mexico and the United States, including mergers, acquisitions, and corporate reorganizations. She has also assisted U.S. and foreign clients involved in government procurement contracts in Mexico to ensure compliance with relevant Mexican laws and regulations.. María has also acted as an expert witness in Mexican law before California legal proceedings regarding real estate and civil status law issues. She has extensive experience with international treaties that govern letters rogatory, legalization, uniformity of powers of attorney, and others. María has supervised, to a successful conclusion, multiple litigation proceedings in Mexico on behalf of both Mexican and non-Mexican clients.. She has also lectured on topics including the distinction between notaries in the U.S. and Mexico, international financing, and intellectual property law.

East Greenway Plaza , Houston , Texas 77046 Zip code: 77046

Practice Areas: Public Finance

Firm: Law Office of Maria Lowry, PLLC

1800 Saint James Place, Suite 105 , Houston , Texas 77056

Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation

With a background in education and a law degree from the University of Houston, Maria Lowry is dedicated to guiding individuals through some of life’s most challenging moments. She represents clients in divorce, adoption, child custody and support disputes, and negotiates both pre- and post-nuptial agreements. Beyond family law, Ms. Lowry drafts wills, powers of attorney, and advance directives, and assists families with probate and guardianship matters. Her undergraduate training at the University of Texas at Austin and membership in the State Bar of Texas and the Houston Bar Association’s Family Law Section reflect her commitment to excellence. Ms. Lowry’s years as a classroom teacher give her unique insight into children’s perspectives, enabling her to advocate for her clients with understanding, empathy, and unwavering resolve.

Firm: Maria Stewart, PLLC

Po Box 5133 , Austin , Texas 78763 Zip code: 78763

Practice Areas: Civil , Employment & Labor , Employment & Labor

Firm: Monty & Ramirez LLP

150 W. Parker Rd. Third Floor , Houston , Texas 77040 Zip code: 77040

Practice Areas: Immigration

Carolina Ortuzar-Diaz is a Partner in Monty & Ramirez LLP’s immigration division, where she handles immigration court removal proceedings and appeals in circuit and federal court and before the Board of Immigration Appeals, as well as administrative proceedings with U.S. Customs and Border Protection. Carolina has been practicing immigration law since 2009. Her experience includes a variety of family-based immigration matters, including representation in immigration court removal proceedings, handling immigrant and non-immigrant visa processing, consular processing, family-based petitions, citizenship, naturalization, waivers of inadmissibility, violence against women (VAWA) petitions, asylum and the Nicaraguan Adjustment and Central American Relief Act.

Firm: Jackson, Landrith & Kulesz PC

601 W Abram St , Arlington , Texas 76010 Zip code: 76010

Practice Areas: Banking

Firm: Maples Jones, PLLC

3101 Bee Caves Rd Ste 260 , Austin , Texas 78746 Zip code: 78746

Practice Areas: Child Support

Maria Portella recognizes that each client walking through the door is unique and each case is entitled to an individualized approach. As a staunch advocate for personalized legal representation, Maria firmly believes that every client deserves an attorney who approaches their case with a tailored strategy and perspective. She understands that each legal matter is not just a procedural step, but a significant life event for the client; demanding attention, patience, and care to guide them successfully to the finish line. Maria is committed to simplifying the often complex language of the legal world, ensuring that her clients comprehend the process with ease. Maria excels in providing resolution to clients, both inside and outside the courtroom.. Born in Florianopolis, Brazil, Maria moved to the United States at the age of four, becoming a proud Texan. Although Maria moved to Texas at a young age, she remains deeply connected to her Brazilian roots, being fluent in Portuguese, and actively seeking opportunities to contribute to the Austin Brazilian community.. Maria earned a degree in Psychology from the University of Texas at Dallas and later attended The University of Texas School of Law, where she dedicated her time to the Domestic Violence Clinic.. Beyond her legal pursuits, Maria enjoys quality time with her boyfriend, Nikko, her Aussiedoodle (Sully), and her Sheltie (Suki) exploring the vibrant city of Austin through hikes, culinary experiences, and a lot of pickleball.

Firm: Maria T. LoRusso, J.D. M.B.A., A Professional Corporation

19202 Huebner Rd Ste 103 , San Antonio , Texas 78258 Zip code: 78258

Practice Areas: Banking

5057 Keller Springs Rd Ste 300 , Addison , Texas 75001 Zip code: 75001

Practice Areas: Family

Firm: Haynes and Boone, LLP

Main Street , Dallas , Texas 75202 Zip code: 75202

Practice Areas: Corporate ,Securities

Firm: Davidson & Troilo

7550 IH 10 West   # 800 , San Antonio , Texas 78229 Zip code: 78229

Practice Areas: Administrative ,Business & Commercial,Environmental

Firm: Office of Ct Admin

Po Box 12066 , Austin , Texas 78711 Zip code: 78711

Practice Areas: Government

1344 Comanche Dr , Allen , Texas 75013 Zip code: 75013

Practice Areas: Real Estate

Firm: ERH LAW, PLLC

2218 N I-35 , San Antonio , Texas 78208

2218 N Interstate 35 , San Antonio , Texas 78208 Zip code: 78208

Practice Areas: Child Support

Firm: Sheehy, Lovelace & Mayfield, P.C.

510 N Valley Mills Dr Ste 500 , Waco , Texas 76710 Zip code: 76710

Practice Areas: Administrative Law

Firm: Ponce Law Firm, P.C.

11900 Metric Blvd Ste J 167 , Austin , Texas 78758 Zip code: 78758

Practice Areas: Immigration

Firm: YMCA International Services

3110 Hayes Rd Ste 300 , Houston , Texas 77082 Zip code: 77082

Practice Areas: Immigration

Firm: Vasilas & Associates

13747 Montfort Dr Ste 250 , Dallas , Texas 75240 Zip code: 75240

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Firm: Germer Beaman & Brown PLLC

301 Congress Avenue , Austin , Texas 78701 Zip code: 78701

Practice Areas: Civil Litigation, Medical Malpractice Law, Insurance Defense, Employment Law