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Portia Jeanne Bott
Refugio County, TX Attorney with 39 years of experience
(512) 633-8448 PO BOX 29
BAYSIDE, TX 78340
Appeals, Bankruptcy, Consumer and Energy
The University of Texas School of Law
Delbert M. Cox
Refugio County, TX Lawyer with 57 years of experience
(361) 526-2381 PO BOX 1023
REFUGIO, TX 78377
Energy, Estate Planning and Real Estate
The University of Texas School of Law
Timothy Ryan Poynter
Refugio County, TX Lawyer with 11 years of experience
(361) 526-9105 704 O Brien Rd
Refugio, TX 78377
Criminal, Elder and Estate Planning
Paul M. Hebert Law Center, Louisiana State University
Weston Carr Holmstrom
Refugio County, TX Lawyer with 14 years of experience
(361) 526-2381 PO BOX 1023
REFUGIO, TX 78377
Business, Energy, Estate Planning and Real Estate
South Texas College of Law
Raymond J. Hardy Jr.
Refugio County, TX Lawyer with 44 years of experience
(361) 526-1282 808 Commerce St
Refugio, TX 78377
Military
St. Mary's University School of Law
Hobart Huson
Refugio County, TX Attorney with 109 years of experience
P.O. Box 267
Refugio, TX 78377
Cumberland School of Law, Samford University
Phillip Wayne Goff
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Phillip Wayne Goff
(361) 592-4357 545 N Upper Broadway St., Suite #906
Corpus Christi, TX 78401
Free ConsultationOffers Video ConferencingVideo ConfNueces County, TX Lawyer with 30 years of experience
Criminal, DWI and Traffic Tickets
South Texas College Of Law
Your criminal case is one of the most important events in your life. A DWI arrest must be handled as soon as possible and with the utmost professionalism and passion. Who handles your case makes a world of difference. Mr. Goff prides himself on professional excellence and earning the respect and appreciation of his clients. He practices across South Texas, including Hidalgo County, Cameron County, Nueces County, and much more.
Leslie Ann Werner
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Leslie Ann Werner
(361) 578-7200 101 W. Goodwin Ave.
Suite 720
Victoria, TX 77901
Offers Video ConferencingVideo ConfVictoria County, TX Attorney with 36 years of experience
Appeals, Business, Estate Planning and Probate
University of Houston Law Center
After working at Houston mega-firms, Corpus Christi and Victoria mid-size firms, and two different Courts of Appeals, Leslie A. Werner opened her own firm in Victoria, TX, in 2007 under The Soliz Law Group, her then-married last name. Leslie has taken what she learned from her variety of experiences and has not only become a well-rounded attorney but created a firm that has embodied the best attributes of her previous workplaces. Her experience at the 1st and 13th Court of Appeals and her association with the Texas Board of Legal Specialization for Civil Appeals has allowed her to be the...
James Michael Shaw
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James Michael Shaw
Aransas County, TX Attorney with 32 years of experience
(361) 790-7788 2734 North Hwy. 35
Rockport, TX 78382
Free ConsultationOffers Video ConferencingVideo ConfPersonal Injury and Products Liability
University Of Loyola School Of Law and Saint Mary's University
I am a Texas personal injury attorney who is dedicated to protecting the rights of my clients and standing up to powerful insurance companies. My practice areas include car accidents, wrongful death, and construction site injuries. I will advocate for your rights at every step of your case. I am passionate about pursuing the justice and compensation my clients deserve.

I am a member of the State Bar of Texas, the Association of Trial Lawyers of America, and the Texas Trial Lawyers Association. I am among the Top 100 Trial Lawyers in the National Trial Lawyers Association. I am Peer...
Scott Fredrick Lemanski
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Scott Fredrick Lemanski
Nueces County, TX Attorney with 20 years of experience
(361) 779-6036 400 Mann
Suite 700
Corpus Christi, TX 78401
Free ConsultationOffers Video ConferencingVideo ConfAppeals, Criminal, Domestic Violence and Juvenile
University of Pittsburgh School of Law
Multi-State Barred Attorney, Scott F. Lemanski began practicing law in the Corpus Christi area in 2005. Scott served as an assistant district attorney exlusively in County Court at Law No. 5, handlng all aspects of juvenile prosecutions. During his tenure with the district attorney's office, Scott handled certifications, pleas, bench trials, and jury trials, with an attention to hard work and a belief that his work was making a difference in the lives of victims, juveniles and the community. Scott is well educated in the legal requisites regarding guardianship law. All this experience has provided Scott with a firm foundation...
Dax Frank Garza
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Dax Frank Garza
Nueces County, TX Lawyer with 22 years of experience
1402 N. Chaparral Street
Corpus Christi, TX 78401
Free ConsultationPersonal Injury and Products Liability
South Texas College of Law
Dax Frank Garza is an experienced trial attorney who has handled many multimillion-dollar injury cases throughout his career. He has successfully represented clients against large pharmaceutical companies, medical device companies, trucking and 18-wheeler companies, maritime employers, insurance companies, and other parties responsible for his client’s injuries and losses. He attended the University of Texas at Austin where he received a Bachelor of Arts in Government and received his Juris Doctorate from South Texas College of Law in Houston. Mr. Garza is Board Certified in Personal Injury Trial Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization, a certification that is awarded to...
Gregory H. Herrman
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Gregory H. Herrman
Nueces County, TX Attorney with 38 years of experience
(361) 883-7705 1201 3rd St
Corpus Christi, TX 78404
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Baylor Law School
Gregory H. Herrman has been committed to providing quality legal representation for injured accident victims in the Corpus Christi area and the Rio Grande Valley for many years.

A native of Hays, Kansas, Herrman comes from a family of lawyers. His father had a general practice in Hays, and an uncle and grandfather also were attorneys. He came to Texas and received a B.A. in Liberal Arts from the University of Texas in 1982 and his J.D. from Baylor University School of Law in 1986. During his undergraduate years, he worked his way through school by selling Kirby vacuum cleaners door...
Jared Perkins
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Jared Perkins
Nueces County, TX Lawyer with 6 years of experience
(361) 853-2120 2203 Baldwin Blvd.
Corpus Christi, TX 78405
Free ConsultationOffers Video ConferencingVideo ConfCriminal and Personal Injury
St. Mary's University School of Law
Jared Perkins was born and raised in Corpus Christi, Texas. He graduated from Foy H. Moody High School, and graduated Cum Laude from Texas A&M Corpus Christi with a bachelor’s degree in finance. In 2017, he earned his law degree from St. Mary’s University. While pursuing his law degree, he studied abroad at the University of Innsbruck in Austria, and participated extensively in the St. Mary’s Mock Trial Program--winning numerous regional and national awards. In 2019, after working for his father, Eric Perkins, as an associate attorney in his law firm, Jared and Eric formed Perkins & Perkins, Trial Lawyers....
Thomas J. Henry
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Thomas J. Henry
Nueces County, TX Attorney with 35 years of experience
(361) 256-7838 521 Starr St
Corpus Christi, TX 78401
Free ConsultationPersonal Injury
St. Mary's University School of Law
Thomas J. Henry is a renowned trial attorney who has been practicing law for over 30 years. He has represented countless victims of catastrophic trucking and auto accidents, on the job accidents, medical malpractice claims and many other claims across the United States. Mr. Henry has devoted his entire career to fighting passionately for his clients.

In addition to practicing law, Mr. Henry has also been an educator to many of his peers on how to become aggressive trial lawyers and how to handle various types of cases. Mr. Henry is a frequent speaker for bar and other trade and professional...
J. Javier Gutierrez
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J. Javier Gutierrez
Nueces County, TX Attorney with 20 years of experience
(361) 873-0730 555 N. Carancahua,
Corpus Christi, TX 78401
Personal Injury and Products Liability
New York University School of Law
Javier Gutierrez is a trial lawyer and President of the Gutierrez Law Firm, with extensive experience representing individuals and families in personal injury and wrongful death lawsuits involving motor vehicle and workplace accidents.
Minesh J. Patel
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Minesh J. Patel
Nueces County, TX Lawyer with 11 years of experience
(361) 400-2036 5117 Williams Drive
Corpus Christi, TX 78411
Free ConsultationPersonal Injury
South Texas College of Law
Mr. Minesh J. Patel is the founder and principal attorney at The Patel Firm PLLC. Mr. Patel has represented numerous clients across the State of Texas, zealously pursuing justice for people that have been injured. Before opening the doors of The Patel Firm PLLC, Mr. Patel was an attorney at two prominent South Texas injury firms, where he quickly became known for his unwavering dedication to his clients as well as his ability to produce results quickly. Over the course of his career, Mr. Patel has recovered a number of substantial awards for his clients, often reaching a favorable resolution...
Amie Augenstein
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Amie Augenstein
Nueces County, TX Lawyer with 10 years of experience
(361) 808-4444 525 Clifford Street
Corpus Christi, TX 78404
Arbitration & Mediation, Criminal, Employment and Family
Texas Wesleyan University School of Law - Texas Wesleyan University
I am Amie Augenstein, I thank you for considering my firm for legal representation. After living in Dallas for over 15 years, my family and I recently relocated to Corpus Christi. Prior to opening my firm here, I worked as an associate for a Dallas Employment Law Firm I represent both Employers and Employees, which gives me insight into both sides and keeps me sharp from every angle of any legal issue that comes up.

I am experienced in several areas of law, such as Criminal Law, Employment Law, Mental Health Law, Juvenile Law, Contract Law, Family Law, and Guardianship...
Richard Reagan Sahadi
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Richard Reagan Sahadi
Goliad County, TX Lawyer with 18 years of experience
242 S. Commercial Street
Goliad, TX 77963
Free ConsultationPersonal Injury and Products Liability
University of Houston Law Center
Reagan Sahadi is a tenacious, hardworking personal injury attorney who represents clients in wrongful death and catastrophic personal injury cases throughout Texas and the nation. He received his bachelor's in business administration from St. Edward's University in Austin, Texas graduating Summa Cum Laude in 2001. He then attended the University of Houston Law Center graduating in 2005. Reagan returned home to Corpus Christi, Texas and began his law practice. Reagan Sahadi has recovered millions of dollars in verdicts and settlements on behalf of his clients, including a $124 Million judgment against a negligent bus company in El Paso, Texas....
Mark Dicarlo
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Mark Dicarlo
Nueces County, TX Attorney with 39 years of experience
(361) 888-6968 La Solana Bldg.
722 Elizabeth St.
Corpus Christi, TX 78404
Free ConsultationCriminal, Insurance Claims, Medical Malpractice and Nursing Home
University of Houston - Main Campus
Criminal: Possession and Delivery; Assault; Murder; DWI; DUI; Probation revocation; Jail Release; Bonds posted; Falfurrias and Sarita Checkpoints; Illegal immigrants. Social Security Disability: Applications/Denials; Adult and children; Back: Heart; Neck; Fibromyalgia; Diabetes; High Blood Pressure; Depression/Anxiety. Accident & Insurance: Truck; Car; Motorcycle; Death; Fire; Homeowners; Long Term Disability; ERISA; Settlements and lawsuit.
Baldemar Gutierrez
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Baldemar Gutierrez
Nueces County, TX Attorney with 47 years of experience
(361) 851-0730 555 N. Carancahua
Ste. 1050
Corpus Christi, TX 78401
Personal Injury and Products Liability
Baldemar F. Gutierrez is the founder of the Gutierrez Law Firm. Mr. Gutierrez has over 35 years of legal experience representing victims of vehicle and workplace injuries. In addition to representing injury and wrongful death clients at the Gutierrez Law Firm, Mr. Gutierrez serves as the Duval County Attorney. Mr. Gutierrez is a proud husband and father of five children, two of whom now practice law with him.
John D. Garcia
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John D. Garcia
Nueces County, TX Lawyer with 4 years of experience
(361) 360-4049 710 N. Mesquite St.
Corpus Christi, TX 78401
Criminal, Personal Injury and Traffic Tickets
Texas Tech University School of Law
Born and raised in Corpus Christi, Texas, John D. Garcia has returned home to the Sparkling City by the Sea. Having worked for a boutique employment law firm since 2017, Mr. Garcia started his own law firm in the summer of 2021. John has guided thousands of clients from across the country through their employment law cases. Expanding on his personal injury practice, John remains dedicated to serving the people of Corpus Christi and the surrounding areas. Admissions: State of Texas Eastern District of Texas Western District of Texas Northern District of Texas Southern District of Texas Education: Calallen High School (1998) Texas A&M University - Kingsville (with...
Benjamin Bronston
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Benjamin Bronston
Nueces County, TX Attorney with 31 years of experience
(361) 529-9377 400 Mann Street
Suite 709
Corpus Christi, TX 78401
Free ConsultationPersonal Injury
Tulane University
Houston personal injury lawyer Ben Bronston has dedicated himself to helping individuals with their legal issues for over 20 years. His extensive and diverse experience in the legal industry gives Ben Bronston the ability to adapt and respond quickly to pressing matters as well as analyze and conduct research in order to navigate the best approach for his clients. Aside from personal injury Ben Bronson currently practices medical malpractice, general negligence and civil litigation experience. He is also a nationally acclaimed telecom legal expert. This wide spectrum of legal knowledge helps Ben Bronston to understand aspects of...
William L. Sciba III
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William L. Sciba III
Victoria County, TX Attorney with 29 years of experience
(361) 575-0551 302 W. Forrest
Victoria, TX 77901
Consumer, Personal Injury and Products Liability
Will Sciba has been practicing law in Victoria for 17 years. He serves on the board of the Perpetual Help Home and is the current president of the Community Action Committee. He also coaches little league baseball and youth football. Cole, Cole & Easley, P.C. is a local firms that understand the unique legal needs of people in the Victoria area. We look forward to helping you serving you.
Kenneth Anthony Price
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Kenneth Anthony Price
Nueces County, TX Attorney with 19 years of experience
(361) 884-9600 2820 S Padre Island Dr
Corpus Christi, TX 78415
Personal Injury and Social Security Disability
University of Iowa
Mr. Price is licensed to practice in Texas and is a member of the State Bar of Texas, Corpus Christi Bar Association, San Patricio Bar Association, American Bar Association, and the Society of Ethical Attorneys at Law. Before becoming an accomplished attorney at Wayne Wright LLP, Mr. Price served in the United States Army as a Combat Medic also working at Ireland Hospital. After his time in the military, Mr. Price attended the University of Mary Hardin Baylor where he received his Bachelor of Science in Nursing (B.S.N.). As a Registered Nurse, Mr. Price became part of...
Josh Hopkins
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Josh Hopkins
Nueces County, TX Lawyer with 31 years of experience
(361) 420-1394 802 N. Carancahua
Suite 2100
Corpus Christi, TX 78401
Free ConsultationCriminal, DWI, Personal Injury and Products Liability
South Texas College of Law
As the founding attorney at the firm Hopkins Law Group, PLLC, Corpus Christi lawyer Josh Hopkins offers legal assistance in criminal defense and personal injury cases. Since 1993, Attorney Hopkins has been licensed to practice law in the state of Texas. The Texas Board of Legal Specialization has certified him in the area of Personal Injury Trial Law. He is a graduate of the University of Texas at Austin and South Texas College of Law. Get more information today by contacting his firm.
Sheadyn Reaves Rogers
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Sheadyn Reaves Rogers
Nueces County, TX Lawyer with 25 years of experience
(361) 356-6057 711 N. Carancahua, Ste. 525
Corpus Christi, TX 78401
Free ConsultationInsurance Claims, Maritime, Personal Injury and Products Liability
Sheadyn R. Rogers founded the Law Offices of Sheadyn R. Rogers, P.C. d/b/a Rogers Law Firm in 2001 to represent Texans with excellence and integrity. Mr. Rogers graduated law school in 1998 from Baylor University School of Law in Waco, Texas. Mr. Rogers is a trial lawyer and is Board Certified in Personal Injury Trial Law. Mr. Rogers is also a professional mediator.
Todd Malaise
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Todd Malaise
Nueces County, TX Lawyer with 28 years of experience
(361) 884-7400 606 North Carancahua Street
Suite #1100
Corpus Christi, TX 78401
Free ConsultationBankruptcy, Collections, Foreclosure Defense and Personal Injury
St. Mary's School of Law
Gay Ellen Gilson
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Gay Ellen Gilson
Nueces County, TX Lawyer with 31 years of experience
(361) 887-0552 5525 S. Staples, Suite B3
Corpus Christi, TX 78411
Free ConsultationEmployment
Practicing in the area of employment and Constitutional law. Examples of claims handled by the firm include: * Sexual Harassment * Equal Pay Act * Pregnancy Discrimination * Other forms of sex, race, age and disability discrimination * Constitutional claims * "Whistleblower" claims * Retaliation against an employee for refusal to commit a crime * False Claims Act Ms. Gilson received a Bachelor of Arts Degree with a major in Political Science from Baylor University, Waco, Texas in 1988 and she received her Doctor of Jurisprudence from St. Mary’s University, San Antonio, Texas in 1992. Ms. Gilson’s professional affiliations include: * Member State Bar of Texas, licensed November1992 * Admitted...
Jeffrey Rollins Davis
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Jeffrey Rollins Davis
Nueces County, TX Attorney with 33 years of experience
(800) 770-0127 802 N Carancahua St #1400a
Corpus Christi, TX 78401
Free ConsultationAnimal, Insurance Claims, Medical Malpractice and Products Liability
Established in 2006 Davis Law Firm has become a trusted source of legal counsel and advocacy throughout south Texas communities and beyond in recent years. From law office locations including San Antonio, El Paso, Waco, Killeen, Temple, Brownsville, McAllen and Harlingen, we deliver the results-oriented legal services that our clients expect and require. Our multiple office locations offer convenience and efficiency to our clients, with a personalized approach to legal matters.
Kevin Warren Liles
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Kevin Warren Liles
Nueces County, TX Lawyer with 27 years of experience
(361) 826-0100 500 N Water St
Suite 800
Corpus Christi, TX 78401
Free ConsultationBaylor Law School
Kevin is a trial lawyer with over 2 decades of experience representing folks
catastrophically injured and the loved ones of those needlessly killed by the reckless conduct of others. He specializes in cases involving 18 wheeler or work truck crashes, workplace injuries in the oilfield or other jobsites, product liability cases involving unsafe and defective products (vehicles, consumer, etc), drunk driver and alcohol server cases, and many more. He has been recognized by clients and other lawyers as a successful and ethical trial lawyer. He is Board Certified by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization for Personal Injury Law. He...
Mario A. Olivarez
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Mario A. Olivarez
Nueces County, TX Attorney with 9 years of experience
(361) 760-1111 500 N. Shoreline Blvd. Suite 703
Corpus Christi, TX 78401
Free ConsultationTexas Tech University School of Law
I was born and raised in McAllen, TX and graduated from Col. James "Nikki" Rowe High School and the IB Academy. After graduating from high school I attended Texas A&M University where I was a member of the band and worked in the financial aid office. After my time at Texas A&M, I attended law school at Texas Tech University School of Law. While in law school I participated in mock trials, moot cout, and negotiations. I was also a member of the Administrative Law Journal, the only such journal in the state of Texas, and served on...
Joseph R. Echavarria
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Joseph R. Echavarria
Aransas County, TX Attorney with 17 years of experience
(361) 790-7788 2734 North Hwy. 35
Rockport, TX 78382
Free ConsultationPersonal Injury
Southern Methodist University
William Ryle Edwards
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William Ryle Edwards
Nueces County, TX Lawyer with 66 years of experience
(800) 475-0971 802 N. Carancahua, Suite 1400
Frost Bank Plaza
Corpus Christi, TX 78401
Personal Injury
William Wayne Lundquist
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William Wayne Lundquist
Nueces County, TX Attorney with 20 years of experience
(361) 850-4140 700 Everhart Rd, Ste F11
Corpus Christi, TX 78411
Insurance Claims
University of Houston - Main Campus
Robert Blake Brunkenhoefer
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Robert Blake Brunkenhoefer
Nueces County, TX Attorney with 31 years of experience
(361) 888-8808 500 N. Shoreline Boulevard
Suite 1100
Corpus Christi, TX 78401
Free ConsultationPersonal Injury
University of Houston - Main Campus
Blake Brunkenhoefer is a second generation South Texas trial lawyer noted for litigating personal injury and wrongful death claims on behalf of accident victims and their families. He has been practicing trial law since 1992. He has tried cases to verdict in state and federal courts in several states, and he maintains an active, national practice. He is licensed to practice in Texas, Colorado, Arizona and New Mexico. Blake has successfully resolved thousands of cases, many of which have resulted in substantial verdicts or settlements for his clients. Blake is a devoted family man and enjoys spending...
John William Tinder II
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John William Tinder II
Nueces County, TX Attorney with 26 years of experience
(361) 857-3111 410 Peoples St
Corpus Christi, TX 78401
Criminal, Divorce, Elder and Estate Planning
Two decades litigating has taught me a lot of things, the number one thing is to be prepared. I am kicking back a bit and enjoying my family but still helping out where I can to friends and family. Modern world mixed with longer lifespans means you have to rethink your retirement strategy and long term care solutions. Just doing a will is not enough. Plan your estate, using modern techniques, that's the key.
Gary Gibson
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Gary Gibson
Aransas County, TX Lawyer with 28 years of experience
(361) 790-7788 2734 North Hwy. 35
Rockport, TX 78382
Free ConsultationPersonal Injury
South Texas College of Law
Ira Zevi Miller
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Ira Zevi Miller
Nueces County, TX Attorney with 18 years of experience
(361) 882-7788 5656 S. Staples, Suite 300
Corpus Christi, TX 78411
Offers Video ConferencingVideo ConfCriminal, Family and Personal Injury
St. Mary's University School of Law
Christopher John Gale
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Christopher John Gale
Nueces County, TX Attorney with 29 years of experience
(361) 808-4444 525 Clifford Street
Corpus Christi, TX 78404
Arbitration & Mediation, Civil Rights and Criminal
St. Mary's University School of Law
Marcos Demetrio Oliva
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Marcos Demetrio Oliva
Nueces County, TX Attorney with 18 years of experience
(361) 884-7480 1734 Santa Fe St.
Corpus Christi, TX 78404
Free ConsultationOffers Video ConferencingVideo ConfBankruptcy
John Marshall Law School
Marcos D. Oliva was born in San Antonio, Texas and moved to McAllen where he attended James “Nikki” Rowe High School. After graduation he attended Texas A&M University in College Station on full scholarship where he majored in Biomedical Science. After college graduation he attended law school at John Marshall Law School in Chicago, IL. He has been back in Texas since 2004 and now practices consumer and business bankruptcy law. He is admitted to practice law in the State of Texas, the United States District and Bankruptcy Courts in the Southern District of Texas, and the United...

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