Practice Areas: Civil , Family , Personal Injury, Family
Since 1981, The Law Offices of Michael P. Von Blon in Houston, Texas, has focused its practice on family law, with an emphasis in divorce, child custody, child relocation and grandparent custody/visitation rights. Michael P. Von Blon has been a Board Certified Family Law Specialist since 1991, and a Fellow in the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers.. In addition to divorce, Von Blon & Associates focuses on child custody disputes, negotiating and changing visitation rights, child support modifications and child relocation. We have had success advocating for grandparent custody and for a custodial parent's ability to move out of state or out of the country, despite a divorce decree prohibiting relocation.. We firmly believe in amicably negotiating divorce agreements whenever possible. When spouses and their lawyers can clearly and calmly communicate each party's needs and wants, the divorce process may conclude at reduced expense and without creating additional conflict in relationships. In some situations, however, amicable negotiation is impossible. No matter the reason behind a hotly contested divorce, we stand ready to fight for our clients' desired outcome with all the strength of our legal knowledge and years of experience in the Texas courts. We prepare you for the courtroom, allowing you to protect what matters most to you.
Nefi Lopez grew up in Tomball, Texas - a small town about an hour north of Houston. In high school, Nefi excelled at both athletics and academics. Nefi graduated towards the top of his high school class; in sports, Nefi and the Klein Bearkats won several district and area championships in both football and track and field. Nefi competed in sports while also participating in Klein’s interscholastic Speech and Debate team and was member of the Klein Band as a saxophone player. Following his high school career, Nefi attended Houston Christian University as one of the program’s inaugural football team members and played fullback and defensive line for the Huskies under head coach Vic Shealy.. In college, Nefi's academic success continued. Along with competing on the football team, Nefi competed in the university’s mock trial program representing the university, then known as Houston Baptist University, around the country. As the captain of the Husky Mock Trial Team, Nefi competed and won numerous national tournaments and received numerous awards as an advocate and a witness. Nefi was also a member of various honor societies and graduated with a bachelor’s degree with a focus in Governmental studies and Rhetorical Studies.. After graduation from Houston Christian University, Nefi attended law school at South Texas College of Law, Houston. In law school, Nefi quickly became a member of the law school's nationally recognized mock trial and moot court programs under Dean T. Gerald Treece and Rob Galloway. Just after his first year of law school, Nefi won the T. Gerald Treece Summer Trial academy and received the only Best Speaker Award. Nefi went on to win the T. Gerald Treece Summer Trial academy again the year after. Ultimately, Nefi competed as a varsity advocate in over 16 mock trial and moot court competitions across the country.. Soon after taking the bar, Nefi received his license to practice law in Texas from the State Bar of Texas. Following graduation from law school and taking the Texas Bar, Nefi worked as an associate attorney at an elite personal injury firm where he received immediate and invaluable experience under the leadership of highly esteemed lawyers. Since then, Nefi founded his law firm, Lopez Franco PLLC, where he helps Texans get the help they need after becoming injured as a result of someone else’s negligence.. Nefi works as a lawyer by day and by night as a coach for the mock trial and moot court teams for his alma maters, South Texas College of Law, Houston and Houston Christian University. Additionally, Nefi is actively involved in the legal community and is a proud member of the Hispanic Bar Association, Texas Young Lawyers Association, Mexican American Bar Association, Garland R. Walker American Inn of Court, Hispanic National Bar Association, American Association for Justice, Houston Trial Lawyers Association, Houston Bar Association and the Texas Trial Lawyers Association.. As a licensed attorney, Nefi continues to work on a wide range of cases in civil litigation, representing people injured as a result of the negligence and carelessness of others. Who you hire matters, so let Nefi help you.
Nathan Maurer was born and raised in North Texas. He attended Texas A&M University and earned a B.S. in Biomedical Sciences. He then attended St. Mary’s University School of Law in San Antonio, Texas.. During his time in Law School, Nathan Maurer held clerkships with the honorable Judge Brooke Allen of Tarrant County Probate Court No. 2, and with the Texas Attorney General’s office in the consumer protection division.. After graduating from law school, Nathan began working at an Arlington-based personal injury firm. He quickly realized that personal injury was his passion and worked to master the skills needed to obtain favorable results for his clients.. He later practiced law at a large Austin-based personal injury firm, where he specialized in 18-wheeler and other commercial vehicle wrecks.. Nathan then moved to Houston to practice law at a large litigation firm. There, he specialized in premises liability, slip and falls, motor vehicle accidents, and commercial vehicle accidents.
Natalie Sanchez is a dedicated personal injury attorney with a passion for justice and helping others. Growing up in Southeast Houston and attending HISD schools, Natalie learned the value of perseverance early on. She graduated 7th in her class at Chavez High School and earned a scholarship to Rice University, where she majored in English and minored in Sociology and Business. Her leadership skills were evident as she served as Cheer Captain throughout her academic journey. Natalie’s legal career began in 2018 when she joined the Accounting Department of a personal injury firm near Rice. Her strong work ethic and quick learning led to a permanent position, where she gained hands-on experience in personal injury law. While earning her law degree at the University of Houston Law Center, Natalie excelled academically, making the Dean’s List and contributing to the Texas Innocence Project and Immigration Clinic. As a first-generation college graduate, Natalie is committed to providing compassionate and effective representation for her clients. She approaches every case with dedication and professionalism, striving to achieve the best outcomes. Outside of work, Natalie enjoys staying active, dancing, and spending time with family. Contact Natalie Sanchez for passionate advocacy and trusted legal guidance.
Firm: Abraham, Watkins, Nichols, Agosto, Aziz & Stogner
800 Commerce Street , Houston , Texas 77002
Practice Areas: Admiralty & Maritime, Drugs & Medical Devices, Employment & Labor , Intellectual Property , Medical Malpractice, Patents, Premises Liability, Products Liability, Professional Malpractice, Toxic Substances, Wrongful Death, Personal Injury
Muhammad S. Aziz has been a Partner at Abraham, Watkins, Nichols, Agosto, Aziz & Stogner since 2012. His legal practice focuses on a wide range of litigation topics, including: products liability, passenger bus accidents, construction accidents, misappropriation of trade secrets, wrongful imprisonment, and legal recruiting fee disputes. Mo, who is Board Certified in Personal Injury Trial Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization, is a highly recognized trial attorney and has played a major role in obtaining settlements and verdicts exceeding 200 million dollars. Recently he has expanded his practice to include multi-district litigation, in which he represents clients around the nation in their claims against major corporations.. Mo served on the Plaintiffs' Steering Committee in the In Re: Hurricane Rita Evacuation Bus Fire, where he played a lead role in the settlement of the Hurricane Rita evacuation bus fire disaster, in which 23 elderly citizens perished. He has also served on the Plaintiffs' Steering Committee in the Victoria Bus Litigation, where he represented 37 claimants from a single bus rollover accident near Victoria, Texas. Currently, he serves on the four member Plaintiffs' Executive Steering Committee in the West Fertilizer Plant Explosion, which resulted in 15 fatalities, several hundred injuries, and several hundred millions in property damage.. Mo's diverse caseload enables him to grasp complex legal and factual issues in his cases. This allows him to view cases with a unique perspective and often times discover additional causes of actions not readily identifiable. Mo's success has earned him the highest levels of respect with clients and peers in a wide range of fields; in particular, the oil and gas industry, financial service companies, engineering and architectural firms, and the automotive industry. This high level of success in the courtroom and respect garnered outside of it, has led Mo to being selected for inclusion on the Texas Super Lawyers list since 2003, the Top 100: Houston Super Lawyers list since 2016, and the Top 100: Texas Super Lawyers list in 2017 and 2019.. Mo's success is reflected in his aggressive style in preparing every case. He is known for his unflinching work ethic, regularly working late nights and weekends, to ensure that attention is paid to every detail. Prior to attending the University of Houston Law Center, Mo obtained a Bachelor of Laws from the University of London, England. He worked at Price Waterhouse Coopers as a business assurance auditor for four years.. Mo enjoys running and CrossFit workouts.
PERSONAL INJURY LAWYER DEDICATED TO HELPING PEOPLE IN TEXAS. When people are hurt in life-changing accidents, they need an attorney who won’t back down from a challenge. No matter how challenging the fight, Ali Shah is prepared to put everything into getting his client's successful results. Ali works tirelessly to obtain the best results and recovery for his clients who are often facing adversity after an accident or because of the negligence of others.Ali devotes his practice to clients in need of legal services across a broad range of case types related to personal injury and other injury law matters, including motor vehicle crashes, trucking accidents, defective products, dog attacks, dangerous premises, and railroad and maritime accidents. Ali represents and advocates for his clients at all stages of the personal injury process.. THERE WHEN CLIENTS NEED HIM MOST. Ali received his Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology from the University of Houston-Downtown. During that time, he was engaged in research and clinical workshops. This experience led Ali to understand the primary barrier to effective counseling and representation is a lack of understanding about the overall process, leading to a lack of trust. Ali enjoys helping clients at every step of the personal injury process, taking proactive measures to break down cases into a step-by-step process to make sure clients understand what is happening along the way. Ali stays in constant contact with clients, so they feel more secure about their cases. Ali is always only a phone call or email away, as he believes effective communication is the key to success. Ali will be there when clients need him.Education:. • University of Houston-Downtown, B.S. Psychology• Texas Southern University School of Law, Juris Doctorate. Licensure:. • State Bar of Texas (2018). Professional:. • Collaborative Personal Injury Lawyers• Academy of Mediators• Society of Family Lawyers• National Academy of Family Law Attorneys• National Academy of Personal Injury Attorneys• National Association of Personal Injury Lawyers• Association of Personal Injury Lawyers. Accolades & Awards:. • Texas Southern University Law Journal Editor• Texas Southern University Law Dean’s Elite Scholarship• Thomson Reuters Led Counsel Verification, Family Law, 2020• National Association of Family Law Attorneys Top 10 Under 40, 2020. Presentations/Articles:. • Do I need a Personal Injury Lawyer? (Blog, 2021)• The Top Five Most Dangerous Highways in Houston (Blog, 2021)• Dangerous Products: Product Liability and Theories of Liability (Blog, 2021)• Preexisting Conditions in a Personal Injury Claim (Blog, 2021)• Truck Accident Injury Cases in Houston (Blog, 2021)• Astroworld Music Festival in Houston: Wrongful Death Lawsuits (Blog, 2021)• Tort Law in Texas: Property and Physical Injury (Blog, 2021)• Rear-End Accidents: Myths and The Truth about Lability (Blog, 2021)• Houston Injury Accidents Involving Uber and Lyft (Blog, 2021)• How to raise or lower Child Support (Video Blog, 2021)• Community Property (Video Blog, 2020)• Visitation Rights (Video Blog, 2020)• Mediation: Preparing your client for Mediation (ZOOM Seminar Presentation, 2020). FAMILY LAW. Ali Shah also devotes his practice to clients in need of legal services related to divorce and other family law matters. His practice includes representation of clients at all stages of the legal separation or divorce process, including pre-divorce planning, informal and formal settlement negotiations, court-ordered mediation, divorce litigation in court, and post-divorce enforcement. In addition, he has helped many clients overcome the challenging legal issues related to property distribution, financial support, and parental rights.. He remains actively involved in his community through pro bono work and is deeply dedicated to providing legal services to the less fortunate. Ali is also actively involved in family law cases generated by Child Protective Services (CPS).. Ali understands the primary barrier to effective counseling is a lack of understanding of the overall process, which can lead to a lack of trust. He takes proactive measures to be sure that all of his clients understand exactly what’s happening in language and terms they can understand. Ali’s legal experience and unquestionable ethics led him to receive Lead Counsel Verification in Family Law in 2020 from Thomson Reuters. He was named Top 10 Under 40 by the National Association of Family Law Attorneys (NFLA).. ___________________________. Practice Areas:. -Personal Injury-Divorce-Temporary Orders-Enforcement-Modifications-Family Law-Asset Protection & Business Planning. Personal injury: 30%. Dedicated to protecting the rights of injury victims in the greater Houston area. Knowing that being injured in an accident is an overwhelming experience, I offer each client first-rate legal representation.. Family law areas of practice:. Divorce and separationWhether you have a highly contested divorce or you are agreeing to separate, we work tirelessly to protect your interests and your future. From divorce mediation to litigated divorces, to the unique aspects of high net worth divorce, we can help.. Child support: 15%When you need to establish child support for your children; to increase the child support amount; terminate child support; or apply to continue child support (post 19), we are here to help you.. Child custody: 15%Safeguarding your time with your children is of paramount importance. We help you with all aspects of child custody and parenting time, from establishing initial custody through to changing parenting time or enforcing your parental rights. Family: 10%Your family law matter can leave you feeling vulnerable and exposed. We safeguard your future in all areas of New Jersey family law, including: child custody, divorce, alimony, child support, adoption, LGBT family law, domestic violence & mediation.. Alimony: 5%You need a fair settlement in your divorce. Whether you are establishing spousal support at the time of your divorce, or you need to increase, decrease, or terminate alimony, we can help.. Adoption: 5%Choosing to adopt a child can be such a joyous occasion, both for you and the child. The process of adopting a child, however, can be difficult to navigate. We are here to walk you through the whole process.. Marriage and prenuptials: 5%Deciding to get married is an exciting time, but when you have children from a previous relationship, or significant assets, or a family business, you need to establish clear stipulations that safeguard everyone in your life. Talk to us, we can help.. Uncontested divorce: 5%Uncontested divorce is a potentially lower cost and quicker alternative to a litigated divorce. Talk to us about whether an uncontested divorce, or other lower-conflict options, such as mediation, could be right for you.. Domestic violence: 5%When you need help with a domestic violence situation such as a temporary restraining order or a final restraining order, we can safeguard your future. You can get out, you can get temporary child support and spousal support, and you can get safe.. Child abuse: 5%When you have a CPS family law matter, you need a strong advocate in your corner. We work diligently to safeguard your parental rights and have your child's best interests at heart.
Practice Areas: Birth Injuries,Drugs & Medical Devices,Environmental ,Head and Spinal Injuries,Nursing Home Negligence,Occupational Safety & Health,Personal Injury,Premises Liability,Toxic Substances,Wrongful Death
Firm: Abraham, Watkins, Nichols, Agosto, Aziz & Stogner
800 Commerce Street , Houston , Texas 77002
Practice Areas: Personal Injury
Michelle Rice has devoted her practice to aggressively pursuing the rights of injured clients. Ms. Rice has successfully litigated numerous cases in both state and federal courts. Her practice focuses on a wide range of civil litigation areas, including personal injury, wrongful death, automobile and trucking accidents, medical malpractice, products liability, premises liability, and workplace injuries.. A native of Allegany, New York, Ms. Rice has spent over a decade in Houston after moving here for law school in 2009. While in law school, Ms. Rice clerked at three plaintiff’s law firms, including a boutique medical malpractice firm, a mass tort pharmaceutical litigation firm, and Abraham Watkins. After law school, Ms. Rice gained valuable experience at an insurance defense firm where she represented insurance carriers in first- and third-party insurance matters involving suspected insurance fraud, coverage questions, bad faith allegations, and uninsured/underinsured motorist litigation. Prior to joining the firm as an Associate in January 2017, Ms. Rice worked as a contract attorney for firm partner, Mo Aziz. In January 2021, Ms. Rice was promoted to Senior Associate and became the first female attorney to serve as a member of the firm's Management Committee in the firm's 70 year history.. From October 2017 to present, Ms. Rice has been involved in litigation arising out of the October 1, 2017 mass shooting at the Route 91 Harvest Festival in Las Vegas, Nevada. Ms. Rice, along with several lawyers across the country, was instrumental in securing an $800,000,000 global settlement on behalf of more than 4,400 relatives and victims of the mass shooting. Ms. Rice and another firm partner represent over 1,100 of the claimants in the litigation. The settlement is the largest of its kind for a mass shooting in the United States.. Ms. Rice is licensed to practice law in the State of Texas and is admitted to all federal district courts in Texas. She is involved in the legal community as a member of the State Bar of Texas, Houston Bar Association, Houston Trial Lawyers Association, Houston Young Lawyers Association, Texas Trial Lawyers Association, and Association of Women Attorneys.
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