Texas Lawyers - Houston

Firm: Adame Garza, LLP - Houston

1322 Yale St. , Houston , Texas 77008

Practice Areas: Admiralty & Maritime, Criminal Defense , Employment & Labor , Labor , Real Estate , Personal Injury

Johnny Garza has been a Partner with Adame Garza since 2011, working exclusively with injury victims. Johnny has achieved multi-million dollar verdicts and settlements for his clients with his sincere passion for helping families get their lives back on track and for helping right the wrongs of others.. Johnny has worked in the legal field since 1999, working at several top law firms in the region. He began his career successfully defending Fortune 500 companies domestically and internationally in personal injury litigation, insurance coverage litigation, and more at Royston Rayzor. He joined Abraham Watkins, one of the oldest and most prominent plaintiff’s firms in Houston in 2006, where he remained until forming his own law firm with law partner Miguel Adame.. Johnny graduated fourth in his class of over 300 students at Simon Rivera High School in Brownsville, Texas and went on to attend Texas A&M University, where he graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in 1998 double majoring in Latin American Studies and Sociology, cum laude. He earned his law degree, cum laude, from the University of Houston Law Center in 2002. He is admitted to practice in all Texas state courts as well as the United States District Court for the Southern District of Texas.. Johnny Garza has been listed in the Texas Super Lawyers List by Thomson Reuters every year since 2014. Prior to that, he has been selected to the Texas Super Lawyers Rising Stars List from 2012-2014. Johnny is also a respected leader in the Hispanic community. The Hispanic National Bar Association recognized him as a Top Lawyer Under 40 in 2013. The Mexican American Bar Association of Texas Foundation named him an Outstanding Young Latino Attorney. Latino Leaders Magazine named him an Influential Latino Leader of the Future in 2011.. Some of his most proud professional association accomplishments include serving as Co-Chair of the Hispanic National Bar Association Law Week Committee and when while he was President the Hispanic Bar Association received a national award from the American Bar Association for The East End Project teaching Hispanic youth the importance of the law. He also held the most successful Hispanic Bar Association of Houston President’s Day banquet ever, raising a record amount of contributions for law school scholarships.. Beyond the legal profession and out in the greater Houston community, Johnny adopts a family each year through La Rosa Family Services’ Adopt-a-Family program. Johnny is also a Board Member of Career and Recovery Services, Inc., helping people identify and overcome barriers to employment.

Firm: Juan L. Guerra, Jr. & Associates, PLLC

4101 Washington Avenue , Houston , Texas 77007

Practice Areas: Federal Crime

Attorney Juan L. Guerra, Jr. is a Texas native who graduated from St. Thomas University before earning his law degree from Thurgood Marshal School of Law in 2003. He was hired by a respected criminal defense firm straight out of school and gained invaluable practical and trial experience. In 2007 he formed Guerra & Farah, PLLC, and the firm represents clients in El Paso, Houston, and McAllen in criminal and personal injury law.In addition to be admitted to the Texas State Bar, Attorney Guerra is also licensed to practice in the United States District Court – Southern District of Texas, the United States District Court – Eastern District of Texas, United States District Court – Western District of Texas, and the United States Court of Appeals – 5th Circuit.Attorney Guerra is dedicated to protecting the constitutional rights of the criminally accused, and has defended clients against all types of charges in both state and federal courts. He represents clients charged with offenses involving drugs, DWI, theft, organized crime, conspiracy, assault, domestic violence, money laundering, murder, and more. He thoroughly prepares for each client’s proceedings, and investigates the evidence and witnesses to find flaws in the prosecution’s case. No matter what charges you face, Attorney Guerra will aggressively challenge the allegations, protect your rights, and advocate for your best interests.He makes sure that every client receives a fair trial and fights to have their charges reduced or dismissed, whenever possible. If you enlist the representation of Attorney Guerra for your case, you can be confident that you will receive the attentive and effective legal counsel you deserve. You can learn more about the exceptional criminal defense services of Attorney Guerra and his proven team at Juan L. Guerra, Jr. & Associates, PLLC by visiting their website or calling their offices today!

Firm: Wiley Wheeler, P.C.

1651 Richmond Avenue , Houston , Texas 77006

Practice Areas: Employment & Labor

Kalandra N. Wheeler is a trial lawyer Wiley Wheeler, P.C. Ms. Wheeler is Board Certified in Labor & Employment Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization. Ms. Wheeler has been selected by her peers as a Texas Rising Star by Super Lawyers, a Thomson Reuters publication, for the past three years.. Ms. Wheeler has years of experience representing clients in difficult situations. Ms. Wheeler understands that it is challenging and stressful for individuals to deal with legal issues. Ms. Wheeler began her career as a criminal defense attorney, protecting the rights of her clients in the criminal justice system.  Ms. Wheeler translated those years of experience into protecting the rights of employees against their big business employers.. Ms. Wheeler has dedicated her career to the pursuit of justice and works diligently to protect the rights and interests of her clients.  Ms. Wheeler represents employees with various types of claims, including those brought under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA), the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA), the American’s with Disabilities Act (ADA), and the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). Ms. Wheeler also represents employees in governmental administrative proceedings, including those held before the Texas Workforce Commission and the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission.. Ms. Wheeler is a member of the Houston Bar Association, the Texas Employment Lawyers Association, and the National Employment Lawyers Association.

Firm: Arnold & Itkin LLP

6009 Memorial Drive , Houston , Texas 77007

Practice Areas: Personal Injury

In 2014, Kala joined the litigation team at Arnold & Itkin LLP. Her practice revolves around representing victims of serious personal injuries, trucking accidents, and offshore accidents. She is licensed in Texas, Louisiana, and the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas.

Firm: Thiessen Law Firm

733 E 12 1/2 St. , Houston , Texas 77008

Practice Areas: DUI & DWI

Kacie Penman was born and raised in Cypress, Texas, where she was a competitive cheerleader and dancer. For undergrad, she attended Oklahoma State University where she studied strategic communications and international business. She graduated with honors and was a member of the Zeta Tau Alpha sorority.. Kacie then returned to Houston to begin her law school education at South Texas College of Law Houston (STCLH), where she also graduated with honors. During college and law school Kacie took her education abroad by studying in London, England, Prague, Czech Republic and Malta. She enjoys traveling and learning about different cultures and people, which allows her to adapt to a wide variety of situations.. During law school, Kacie clerked for the Law Offices of Hinton and Bailey, helping with white collar criminal defense cases and after graduating from law school she was an Assistant District Attorney for Galveston County. During her time in Galveston, Kacie worked on various criminal cases ranging from misdemeanors to felonies, including DWI’s and assaults up to aggravated sexual assault and murder. She also gained extensive experience in Juvenile law.. Kacie is excited to now begin working with the Thiessen Law Firm to apply her experience in prosecution to defend the rights of those accused. She will walk you through every step of the criminal process and offer zealous and honest representation to all.

Firm: Law Office of Justin T. Surginer

8831 Long Point Rd Ste 401 , Houston , Texas 77055

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Justin T. Surginer is an experienced criminal defense attorney specializing in Assault Family Member, Assault, DWI, Drug Crimes, Burglary, Criminal Mischief, Expunctions, Fraud and other White Collar crimes in state and federal courts in Houston and surrounding Texas communities.

Firm: Strother Law Firm

3000 Weslayan St. , Houston , Texas 77027

Practice Areas: Litigation

Justin’s practice focuses on civil litigation, commercial dispute resolution, and strategic legal counsel for businesses.  Justin has extensive experience in representing clients’ interests before courts and agencies and in providing practical, legal guidance and solutions to businesses. He has successfully tried cases in state courts, federal courts, and in front of arbitration panels. His clients have included large publically traded companies, foreign corporations, and closely held businesses, as well as individual entrepreneurs and investors.. Justin handles a broad variety of complex business litigation, including breach of contract, fraud, partnership disputes, minority shareholder oppression, covenants-not-to-compete, tortious interference, employment matters, and intellectual property disputes. He also represents clients in their dealings with state and federal agencies, such as the U.S. Department of Labor, the Texas Workforce Commission, and the Texas State Board of Medical Examiners.. In addition to his controversy practice, Justin advises clients on a number of contract and regulatory issues, including employment contracts, mergers and acquisitions, real estate transactions, and corporate formation.  He also serves as a mediator in civil lawsuits and as an arbitrator in legal fee disputes.. Prior to Strother Law Firm, Justin worked at one of the nation's most preeminent law firms, Vinson & Elkins, where his practice was focused on representing large companies in complex litigation.. Justin supports the arts in Houston by providing his services for a reduced rate or on a pro bono basis to Houston’s performing and visual artists.

Firm: The Justin C. Harris Law Firm

405 Main Street , Houston , Texas 77002

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

A native Houstonian, Justin was born and raised in Houston, before his family relocated to Magnolia, Texas in 1997.  In 2000, Justin relocated to Central Texas to begin college at Southwestern University in Georgetown, Texas.Justin began working in the legal field as a project assistant for one of the top law firms in the country in 2000. Over the next decade, Justin worked on thousands of cases. Throughout college and law school, he worked for various law firms in both Austin and Houston, focusing on different areas of the law. After his graduation from Southwestern University in Georgetown, Texas, Justin took several years to gain legal experience before he embarked on his lifelong dream of attending law school. He enrolled at South Texas College of Law in 2008 and fulfilled his dream in 2011 when he graduated and successfully passed the Texas bar exam, gaining admittance to the State Bar of Texas.During law school, Justin clerked for several prominent Houston criminal defense attorneys, working in Harris, Fort Bend, Montgomery, Galveston, Brazoria, Grimes, Jefferson, Liberty, Hays and Travis Counties. At each he gained invaluable experience and was mentored by trial and appellate attorneys as well as former prosecutors. Upon graduation from law school, he worked as a law clerk for a Houston based firm before being hired as associate attorney for another firm.Justin takes pride in his work ethic, attention to detail, professionalism and working very hard to fight for his clients in each and every case.  He has worked  on hundreds of criminal cases and has a proven track record in criminal trials.In addition to his love of the law, Justin greatly enjoys playing the guitar, attending live music events, traveling and spending time with his family, friends and his dog, Scout.

Firm: Justin C Harris Law Firm

405 Main St , Houston , Texas 77002

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI

Firm: Justice Of The Peace

1302 Preston , Houston , Texas 77002

Practice Areas: Lawyers

Firm: Barks PLLC

5005 Riverway Dr. , Houston , Texas 77056

Practice Areas: Litigation

Justen S. Barks is an entertainment and intellectual property litigator, counsellor, and educator. His private practice is focused on building, fostering, and developing Texas creative industries by protecting and enforcing rights, supporting market infrastructure, and guiding artists as they make career-defining decisions. Barks PLLC exclusively represents entertainment and intellectual property clients in protecting copyrights and trademarks; negotiating music, literary, film, television, visual arts, and technology agreements, licenses, and assignments; and enforcing and defending creative and contractual rights in state and federal courts.. Mr. Barks began teaching entertainment and intellectual property at the University of Houston Law Center just one year into his practice. Since 2014, Mr. Barks has helped future entertainment lawyers and future non-entertainment lawyers alike develop the skills, understanding, and vocabulary of the music, film, visual art, and literary industries. In 2021, Mr. Barks developed a legal clinic at the University of Houston Law Center giving students looking for hands-on training to serve Texas creatives, non-profits, and companies with pro bono and low-cost legal services in the fields of entertainment and intellectual property law.. Mr. Barks is the Counsel Liaison for the Copyright Committee of the State Bar of Texas Intellectual Property section. He is a Barrister with the Nancy F. Atlas IP Inn of Court, and a Texas Bar Foundation Fellow. Mr. Barks also gives back to his community as a pro bono volunteer and Board Member of the Texas Accountants and Lawyers for the Arts.. Mr. Barks graduated from Belmont University in 2008 with a degree in Music Business and Entertainment Industry Management. He graduated from the University of Houston Law Center in 2013. He formed Barks PLLC in January 2024.

Firm: Cooper & Scully, PC.

815 Walker, Suite 1040 , Houston , Texas 77002

Practice Areas: Bankruptcy, Chapter 11 Bankruptcy

Julie M. Koenig is proud to serve her community with over 31 years of legal expertise. Ms. Koenig practices bankruptcy law in Brazos, Grimes, Harris, Jefferson, Montgomery, Polk, San Jacinto, Walker, and Waller Counties in Texas.. Ms. Koenig is recognized with the distinguished AV Preeminent®Rating by The Martindale-Hubbell® Peer Review Ratings™. This is a significant accomplishment, a testament to the fact the Ms. Koenig’s peers and legal professionals rank her as obtaining the highest level of professional excellence. These ratings reflect a combination of excellence in the areas of ethical standards and legal ability; which are based on performance in five key areas: legal knowledge, analytical capabilities, judgment, communication ability and legal experience.. Ms. Koenig has also been honored by Martindale-Hubbell® as a Preeminent Women Lawyer in 2013. Ms. Koenig is one of the select few in Texas to receive this recognition, as only 5% of all female lawyers in Texas have achieved this rating.For more information about The Martindale-Hubbell® Peer Review Ratings™, please visit: MARTINDALE-HUBBELL®. Ms. Koenig was admitted to the State Bar of Texas on November 10, 1988 and admitted to practice in the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Texas on March 17, 1989; in the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Western District of Texas on September 9, 1989; the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Eastern District of Texas on November 13, 1996; and in the 5th Circuit Court of Appeals on October 12, 1989.. Ms. Koenig is a member of the State Bar of Texas, The College of the State Bar of Texas, the Federal Bar Association, the Houston Bar Association, the National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys and a former member of the Texas Young Lawyers Association and the Houston Young Lawyers Association. She is also a former member of the Houston Women's Bankruptcy Conference and a member and former Secretary/Treasurer and former Vice President of the Houston Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys, f/k/a the Houston Association of Debtor's Attorneys.. Ms. Koenig is a distinguished speaker, and has presented topics at many seminars, including the International Bankruptcy Seminar.. Ms. Koenig received her Bachelor of Science Degree from Texas A & M University in 1981 and received her Doctorate of Jurisprudence Degree from South Texas College of Law in May, 1988. Ms. Koenig practiced with the law firm of J. Craig Cowgill and Associates from 1989 until 1998. Ms. Koenig was in private practice from 1998 until 2001.. In 2001, Rodney Tow and Julie Koenig formed a partnership and started Tow & Koenig, PLLC, a boutique law firm, specializing in all types of bankruptcy matters.. Ms. Koenig's legal practice consists primarily of bankruptcy and related matters, both for creditors, debtors and Trustees with the firm of Cooper & Scully, PC. She handles Chapter 7 & 11 Bankruptcies for both individuals and businesses and Adversary Proceedings in the Federal Bankruptcy Court. She also represents Chapter 7 Trustees.. Ms. Koenig is a Master Gardner and loves fishing, hunting and hiking in the great outdoors.

Firm: Grimes & Fertitta, P.C.

1885 Saint James Pl Ste 1330 , Houston , Texas 77056

Practice Areas: Personal Injury

A founding partner at Grimes & Fertitta, a Professional Corporation, Julian J. Fertitta brings more than 15 years of litigation experience to the Greater Houston area. A 1996 graduate of the South Texas College of Law, Mr. Fertitta obtained experience in several legal environments before founding Grimes & Fertitta with Richard Grimes. Throughout his career, Mr. Fertitta has represented both plaintiffs and defendants in a variety of legal matters.. Early in his career, Mr. Fertitta managed tort actions across Texas. During this time, he gained experience working through the often complex legal issues in medical malpractice, legal malpractice and products liability cases. Before moving into practice at Grimes & Fertitta, Mr. Fertitta also worked as a defense attorney representing clients across the state. This experience provided Mr. Fertitta with the ability to understand the law from the perspective of both plaintiffs and defendants.. Currently, Mr. Fertitta focuses his practice on the areas of personal injury and family law. He is skilled in the areas of auto and truck accidents, medical malpractice, family law and custody disputes, as well as a variety of business-related disputes and litigation. In addition to his admission into the State Bar of Texas, he is admitted to practice law in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas.. Mr. Fertitta maintains memberships with various associations. He is a member of the Texas Trial Lawyers Association and the American Association for Justice, and he is a fellow of the Texas Bar Association. His dedication to providing professional, quality legal representation throughout Texas has earned him an Avvo rating of 7.9 out of 10.

Firm: Law Firm of Jules L Laird Jr

5718 Westheimer Rd Ste 1000 , Houston , Texas 77057

Practice Areas: Business

Firm: Dougherty & Dougherty

909 Kipling Street , Houston , Texas 77006

Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation

Professional Statement: I believe it is best for parties to work out their family law matters without the emotional and financial cost of litigation. Collaborative law allows for parties to restructure their families in the least disruptive way, preserving economic resources, encouraging family harmony, and minimizing conflict. It permits your children to embrace both parents and helps parents develop improved ways to parent and communicate in the future.. Personal:  Family Judge Nominee 2010, Houston Galveston Institute Bd, Multicultural Education, Counseling in the Arts Bd., Doctors for Change Bd., Museum District Business Alliance Bd., Krist Samaritan Center Bd., Washington on Westcott Advisory Bd, Texas Executive Women, Health Care for All Texans-Steering Committee, SIDS Foundation of Greater Houston Bd, St. Lukes United Methodist Bd. & Sunday School teacher, Amigos de las Americas Bd.,  Post Oak YMCA Int’l Bd., River Oaks Elem. School Bd., Girl Scout leader, Boy Scout Badge counselor, St. Joseph’s Women’s Public Relations Council, Crestwood-Glencove Civil Club Bd

Firm: Diggs & Sadler

5300 Memorial Dr #900 , Houston , Texas 77007

Practice Areas: Discrimination, Federal , Labor , Social Security Benefits & Disability, Wages/Commissions/Overtime, Family

Judie Sadler is the Managing Shareholder of Diggs & Sadler in Houston, and has over 30 years of legal experience. In addition to being an advocate for divorce and family law clients, she represents clients in areas of litigation, business, labor and employment law.. Prior to being licensed, Judie received a Bachelor of Science degree in 1982 from Baylor University and a Juris Doctorate in 1986 from the University of Kansas. She is Board Certified in Labor and Employment Law in Texas. She is AV rated by Martindale Hubbell and has been included in their Preeminent Women Lawyer category since the inception of the award.  Judie has been and currently is a Super Lawyers Honoree.

Firm: Law Office of Judy Ritts

8980 Kirby Dr , Houston , Texas 77054

Practice Areas: Adoption, Child Custody & Visitation, Child Support, Divorce, Domestic Violence, Family , Paternity, Spousal Support, Family

Firm: Judith G. Cooper, P.C.

Post Oak Boulevard , Houston , Texas 77056

Practice Areas: Immigration & Naturalization

Firm: Searle Kameron K

908 town & Country Blvd. , Houston , Texas 77024

Practice Areas: Speeding & Traffic Ticket

Firm: JW Stringer, Attorney

819 Hogan St , Houston , Texas 77009

Practice Areas: Personal Injury