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Gary L. Britt CPA, J.D.
(512) 481-2886
Austin, TX Business Law Attorney
31 years experience
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James Bettersworth
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San Marcos, TX Business Law Attorney. 19 years experience
(888) 392-0039 136 East San Antonio Street
 San Marcos, TX 78666
Free ConsultationBusiness, Divorce, Medical Malpractice and Personal Injury
St. Mary's University School of Law
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Attorney James S. Bettersworth was raised in Texas. He received his undergraduate degree from Texas Lutheran University. He later went on to obtain his Juris Doctorate from St. Mary’s Law School in 1997, a feat he was able to accomplish in just two-and-a-half years. Upon graduating from St. Mary’s, he became licensed on June 4th, 1998. Since then, he has successfully represented clients in legal matters that pertain to a very wide range of laws. In addition to being licensed to practice in the state of Texas, Mr. Bettersworth is also licensed to practice in the Federal Courts of...
(830) 606-0404 110 West Faust Street
 New Braunfels, TX 78130
David Morris
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San Marcos, TX Business Law Attorney. 34 years experience
(512) 396-7525 1921 Corporate Drive, Suite 102
 San Marcos, TX 78666
Free ConsultationBusiness, Estate Planning, Personal Injury and Probate
South Texas College Of Law and Texas State University - Texas State University-San Marcos
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Graduated from Texas State in 1979 with a degree in Criminal Justice, Law Enforcement Specialty. Doctorate of Jurisprudence from South Texas College of Law in 1983. Maintained an active Civil and Criminal Defense practice until 2007 when concentration was devoted to civil work including personal injury, probate, guardianship, real estate, corporate and business law, through the present.
Mr. Terry Wesley Baker Esq.
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Geronimo, TX Business Law Lawyer. 15 years experience
(830) 401-4565 6775 St Hwy 123 N
P.O. Box 33
 Geronimo, TX 78115
Business, Appeals, Criminal and Personal Injury
South Texas College Of Law
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Mr. Michael M. Probus Jr.
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Austin, TX Business Law Lawyer. 29 years experience
(512) 480-9504 Southpark One Building
1701 Directors Blvd., Suite 290
 Austin, TX 78744
Business and Construction
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Michael M. Probus, Jr. received his law degree with honors from the University of Texas School of Law in 1988. Mr. Probus served as judicial law clerk for the chief judge for the United States District Court in Houston, Texas during his first two years as an attorney, then he returned to Austin for the private practice of law. In 1997, Mr. Probus founded his own law firm. Mr. Probus has been listed in Who's Who in American Law since 1996.
Lori Lynelle Gosnell
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Wimberley, TX Business Law Lawyer. 24 years experience
(512) 392-5865 13501 Ranch Rd 12 Ste 103
 Wimberley, TX 78676
Free ConsultationBusiness and Family
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Gene Majors
San Marcos, TX Business Law Lawyer. 45 years experience
(512) 392-1273 100 W San Antonio St
 San Marcos, TX 78666
Business and Real Estate
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Mark Thomas Zuniga
Kyle, TX Business Law Attorney. 18 years experience
(512) 971-6015 1300 Goforth Rd
 Kyle, TX 78640
Business, Construction, Consumer and Criminal
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Mark Driscol Kennedy
San Marcos, TX Business Law Lawyer. 16 years experience
(512) 393-2208 111 W San Antonio St
 San Marcos, TX 78666
Business, Construction, Criminal and DWI
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Jim Duvall
San Marcos, TX Business Law Lawyer. 41 years experience
112 N L B J Dr
 San Marcos, TX 78666
Business and Real Estate
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John Howard Gilliam
San Marcos, TX Business Law Lawyer. 12 years experience
(512) 535-3089 302 W Martin Luther King Dr
 San Marcos, TX 78666
Business, Appeals, Construction and IP
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Hamp Skelton
(512) 651-7000
Austin, TX Business Law Attorney
35 years experience
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Alan Fielder
Lockhart, TX Business Law Attorney. 46 years experience
(512) 398-2338 119 S Main St
 Lockhart, TX 78644
Business, Estate Planning and Real Estate
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Bradford E 'Brad'Yock
San Marcos, TX Business Law Lawyer. 37 years experience
(512) 396-9730 100 N Edward Gary St
 San Marcos, TX 78666
Business, Divorce, Estate Planning and Family
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Marina Garcia Marmolejo
Buda, TX Business Law Lawyer.
(210) 225-2285 615 San Antonio
 Buda, TX 78610
Business
St. Mary's University School of Law
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Pascual Lou
Austin, TX Business Law Attorney. 45 years experience
(512) 291-9556 3309 Slaughter Ln W
 Austin, TX 78748
Business, Construction, Estate Planning and Real Estate
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Jimmy Alan Hall
Wimberley, TX Business Law Lawyer. 35 years experience
(512) 722-3190 401 Green Acres Dr
 Wimberley, TX 78676
Business, Administrative, Arbitration & Mediation and Environmental
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David Dillon
Austin, TX Business Law Attorney. 34 years experience
(512) 280-3920 2110 Boca Raton Dr
 Austin, TX 78747
Business, Estate Planning and Real Estate
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Charles Marcellus Vethan
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Austin, TX Business Law Attorney. 22 years experience
(512) 236-8888 106 E 6th St Ste 950
 Austin, TX 78701
Business, Employment, IP and Trademarks
Southern Methodist University
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Texas business attorney, Charles M.R. Vethan, earned his Doctor of Jurisprudence at Southern Methodist University School of Law in Dallas, Texas, and a Bachelor of Science from the University of Alberta, Canada. Mr. Vethan served as an editor for The International Lawyer, as well as authored articles on international letters of credit, the role of insurance defense counsel in complex litigation matters, and Implied Licenses in Copyrights. He also presented courses through the National Business Institute to attorneys and CPAs on corporate structure and governance. Mr. Vethan is one of less than 20 attorneys practicing in Texas who are...
(713) 526-2222 3501 Allen Pkwy
 Houston, TX 77019
(210) 824-2222 8700 Crownhill Blvd Ste 302
 San Antonio, 78209
(978) 458-2222 5307 E Mockingbird Ln Ste 522
 Dallas, TX 75206
Brett A Cenkus
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Austin, TX Business Law Attorney. 18 years experience
(512) 645-1099 7500 Rialto Blvd
Bldg 1, Suite 250
 Austin, TX 78735
Free ConsultationBusiness and Securities
Harvard Law School
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Cenkus Law helps quickly growing and medium-sized businesses with all of their legal needs in Austin, Houston and throughout Texas. Services include forming partnerships, corporations and LLCs, founders’ agreements, partner and founder disputes, raising capital, mergers and acquisitions, contract review and general outside counsel services.
(832) 664-7233 800 Town And Country Blvd.
Suite 300
 Houston, TX 77024
David Andrew Rogers
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Round Rock, TX Business Law Attorney. 14 years experience
(512) 923-1836 595 Round Rock West Drive
Suite 101
 Round Rock, TX 78681-5028
Free ConsultationBusiness, Appeals, Foreclosure Defense and Real Estate
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Clerked for Texas Supreme Court Justice Steven Wayne Smith I litigate and appeal case, focusing on real estate and Constitutional law. Prominent cases included Emergency Responders for Equality v. Kerr over the City of Austin’s racially discriminatory affirmative action promotions in the Fire Department and Lone Star College System v. Immigration Reform Coalition of Texas, over illegal spending on scholarships for illegal aliens, Pangborn v. Burnet County over a bill of attainder limiting real estate development rights, Piatt v. City of Austin over racially discriminatory affirmative action in the Police Department, and Hendee v. Dewhurst over Texas constitutional...
Ramon G. Rios
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Austin, TX Business Law Attorney. 9 years experience
(512) 501-6270 401 Congress Avenue
Suite 1540
 Austin, TX 78701
Business and Real Estate
St. Mary's University School of Law
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Lawyer Attorney Austin Houston Our firm works with small business owners and real estate investors Check out the website for more information. www.therioslawfirm.com
Benjamin E. Golden
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San Antonio, TX Business Law Attorney. 7 years experience
(210) 802-9377 8503 NW Military Hwy
Suite 105-50
 San Antonio, TX 78231
Business, Estate Planning, Probate and Real Estate
Texas Tech University School of Law
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Benjamin always had a deep desire to understand how things work and to help others. After gaining an understanding of the law through school, and an even more refined understanding through practice in and out of the courtroom for five years with matters relating to real estate, probate, and business, Benjamin is now able to help clients solve their legal challenges when it comes to taking care of a deceased loved one's estate, achieving their real estate goals, and bringing about business objectives.
Gary L. Britt CPA, J.D.
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Austin, TX Business Law Attorney. 31 years experience
(512) 481-2886 3500 North Capital Of Texas Highway
Suite 721
 Austin, TX 78746
Business, Health Care and Tax
South Texas College of Law and DePaul University
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I am a business lawyer and CPA with 30 years experience. I am licensed in both Texas and Georgia. I have spent 14 years as in-house General Counsel for entrepreneurial enterprises, with the other 16 years as lead outside counsel for businesses of all types. For 30 years I have helped individuals, businesses, and business owners prosecute and defend lawsuits; manage, structure, and govern their business transactions; write and review contracts and agreements; protect their assets; plan their estates, prepare their wills, and successfully transfer their wealth to future generations. In particular, I have...
Alex Hernandez Jr
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Austin , TX Business Law Attorney. 16 years experience
(512) 640-4099 3800 N. Lamar Suite 200
 Austin , TX 78756
Business, Asbestos, Insurance Claims and Personal Injury
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Alex R. Hernandez Jr. Trial Lawyers PLLC
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Alex R. Hernandez Jr. has tried to judge and jury hundreds of cases in several areas over the past two decades. He litigates cases all over South Texas and Nationwide. When you need to assert your legal rights, you can rely on the client-focused service and tireless representation that you will find at The Law Offices of Alex R. Hernandez Jr., PLLC. Armed with a U.T. degree in Economics, real life experience in investments and finance, and years of personal experience as a business owner, Attorney Alex R. Hernandez Jr. can...
(888) 439-5298 921 N. Chaparral
Suite 100
 Corpus Christi , TX 78401
(210) 960-9008 300 Convent
Suite 1330
 San Antonio, TX 78205
(956) 606-4284 1100 Matamoros
 Laredo , TX 78040
(956) 307-4577 506 W. University
Suite 215
 Edinburg , TX 78539
(214) 974-3778 1920 McKinney
 Dallas , TX 75201
(855) 232-1418 221 N. Kansas Suite 700
 El Paso , TX 76710
(361) 575-3101 101 W. Goodwin
Suite 750
 Victoria , TX 77901
(713) 660-7018 405 Main St.
 Houston, TX 77002
402 W. Main Street
 Port Lavaca, TX 77979
Steven Douglas Urban
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Austin, TX Business Law Lawyer. 18 years experience
(512) 761-8529 1701 Directors Blvd., Suite 290
 Austin, TX 78744
Free ConsultationBusiness
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Steve Urban is a trial lawyer located in Austin, Texas who is Board Certified in Consumer and Commerical Law. Steve was originally licensed in Michigan in 1998 and in Texas in 2000. He received his Board Certification in Consumer and Commercial Law from the Texas Board of Legal Specialization in 2008. Steve is former partner in the law firm of Taylor Dunham, L.L.P., where he practiced for nearly 12 years before forming his own firm in 2012. Over the past 14 years, Steve has represented clients in matters involving injuries and death caused by car, truck and motorcycle accidents,...
Gregory Scott Cagle
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Austin, TX Business Law Lawyer. 18 years experience
(512) 387-8290 7500 Rialto Boulevard, Building 1, Suite 110
 Austin, TX 78735
Business, Construction, Products Liability and Real Estate
Baylor Law School
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Gregory Cagle is the managing partner of Cagle Carpenter Hazlewood. Gregory concentrates his law practice in civil and complex litigation involving real estate, nonprofit and for-profit corporations, business disputes, construction defects, and residential and commercial community associations. Gregory has extensive litigation experience and has served as lead trial attorney in hundreds of trials in front of judges and juries. Gregory also has extensive experience in representing community associations as general counsel on all aspects of issues involved in the operation and governance of association-governed communities, including management issues, compliance with federal and state laws, interpretation of and compliance...
(877) 336-0228 8000 I.H. 10 West, Suite 600
 San Antonio, TX 78230
Robert D Brown
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San Antonio, TX Business Law Attorney.
(210) 782-9111 10500 Heritage Boulevard, Suite 102
 San Antonio, TX 78216
Business and Real Estate
Indiana University - Indiana University-Bloomington
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Robert Brown’s legal practice is entirely devoted to real estate law. He represents real estate owners and operators in the acquisition, disposition, leasing and financing of a broad spectrum of real estate projects, including office, retail, medical, hospitality and multifamily projects. Robert also has expertise in Texas landlord and tenant law which allows him to effectively represent commercial and residential landlords and tenants in the negotiation of leases, resolution of disputes, and in landlord/tenant litigation. He has significant experience representing multifamily owners and managers in legal proceedings, including evictions and breach of contract claims, as well...
Carl J Selesky
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Austin, TX Business Law Attorney. 22 years experience
(512) 535-4685 1101 S. Capital of Texas
 Austin, TX 78746
Free ConsultationBusiness, Divorce and Family
South Texas College of Law
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Admitted to practice since 1994 and formed the Selesky Law Firm in 2004. The Firm is service oriented and litigation intensive. The Firm handles family law and commerical cases throughout Southeast Texas in their Houston office and the Texas Hill Country in their Austin office. The Firm has been built by building relationships with clients one case at a time.
(713) 780-9595 5225 Katy Freeway, #605
 Houston, TX 77007
John S. Rubin
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Austin, TX Business Law Lawyer. 15 years experience
(512) 439-2299 3901 S. Lamar Blvd., Ste. 260
 Austin, TX 78704
Free ConsultationBusiness and Personal Injury
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I was born in Alexandria, Virginia. Originally, my family is from Argentina, both of my parents having immigrated to the United States in 1976. I grew up in varying parts of the country, including Pittsburgh, Washington D.C., Boston, and Houston. In 1999, I graduated from the University of Texas at Austin with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology with a Spanish minor. I went on to obtain my J.D. with a concentration in General Civil Litigation from Baylor Law School in Waco, Texas, after which I moved back to Austin to practice with the law firm of Burns,...
John Chandler
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Austin, TX Business Law Attorney. 13 years experience
(512) 732-7904 8500 Bluffstone Cove, Suite A201
 Austin, TX 78726
Free ConsultationBusiness, Communications, IP and Patents
University of Texas - Austin
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I primarily do patent preparation, prosecution, strategy and licensing. I also selectively handle trademark, copyright and other general legal matters. I am admitted in Texas and Washington State. I enjoy creatively crafting collaborative solutions to complex problems with minimal expense. Please involve me early in the process!
Brian Maverick
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San Antonio, TX Business Law Lawyer. 14 years experience
(210) 828-5151 6515 Broadway
 San Antonio, TX 78209
Free ConsultationBusiness, Elder, Estate Planning and Probate
University of Houston Law Center
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Keith Gamel
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Austin, TX Business Law Attorney. 33 years experience
(512) 479-0300 8310 North Capital of Texas Hwy
Suite 490
 Austin, TX 78731
Free ConsultationBusiness
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Attorney Keith E. Gamel runs the Austin office of Naman, Howell, Smith & Lee, PLLC and practices in the area of business and corporate law. He has represented clients in the telecommunications and Internet industries, and had a hand in developing significant negotiations between industry leaders. His negotiations are built on Attorney Gamel’s commitment to finding the most beneficial, creative solutions for his clients. Attorney Gamel has been practicing law for over 30 years, lending his considerable skill and commitment to our firm. In addition, he generously donates his spare time to a number of church, school, and charity...
Tracy Jill Willi
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Austin, TX Business Law Lawyer. 25 years experience
(512) 288-3200 100 Congress Ave., Suite 1530
 Austin, TX 78701
Free ConsultationBusiness, Appeals, IP and Products Liability
South Texas College of Law
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Tracy J. Willi focuses on civil, commericial, and intellectual property litigation and appeals in Federal and Texas courts. Having been licensed to practice law in Texas since 1992, Ms. Willi has extensive trial and appellate experience in business law, civil and commercial law, real estate law, patent, copyright, and trademark litigation, and probate litigation, much of which is reflected in numerous published trial court and appellate decisions. Ms. Willi has represented clients at all levels of Texas courts including County Courts, District Courts, Courts of Appeals, and the Texas Supreme Court. She has also represented clients at...
Trent Kelly
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Austin, TX Business Law Attorney. 10 years experience
(512) 900-9000 1002 Rio Grande Street
 Austin, TX 78701
Free ConsultationBusiness, Employment and Personal Injury
University of Arkansas - Fayetteville
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Trent Kelly is a plaintiff's attorney in Austin, Texas focusing on Personal Injury matters.
Elissa I. Henry
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Round Rock, TX Business Law Lawyer.
(512) 766-4529 1 Chisholm Trail Road
Suite 450
 Round Rock, TX 78681
Business, Immigration, Personal Injury and Real Estate
Baylor Law School
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Elissa I. Henry serves as legal counsel for Central Texas businesses starting up and those seeking to reorganize or expand. Elissa is closely familiar with many of the challenges business owners face and how to resolve them effectively and affordably. Elissa is bilingual (English/Spanish). She assists individuals with a wide away of immigration matters such as permanent residence, visa applications, deferred action, and naturalization.
J. Francisco Tinoco
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Austin, TX Business Law Lawyer.
(956) 683-8300 1007 East 7th Street
 Austin, TX 78702
Business, Bankruptcy, Criminal and Immigration
Columbia Law School
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From the first consultation, you will know that we provide honest and dedicated services to our clients. We only accept cases where we can provide added-value or real assistance to our clients. Mr. Tinoco has over 15 years of legal experience. Our Office operates as a general practice law firm covering various aspects of law, including corporate and business law, civil litigation, criminal law, immigration and naturalization, family law, and debtor and creditor's rights and bankruptcy law, among others. Our law firm prides itself in providing one-on-one contact and personalized services to our clients. No...
(956) 683-8300 200 South 10th Street
Suite 802
 McAllen, TX 78501
(956) 683-8300 4002 Paredes Line Road
 Brownsville, TX 78526
Todd A. Prins
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San Antonio, TX Business Law Lawyer. 26 years experience
(210) 820-0833 4940 Broadway, Ste. 108
 San Antonio, TX 78209
Business and Real Estate
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Todd A. Prins is the managing partner of the Prins Law Firm and his practice is devoted to commercial transactions and complex litigation.
Sarah Jane Kelly
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Austin, TX Business Law Attorney. 1 year experience
(832) 791-2659 3300 N. Interstate 35
Floor 7
 Austin, TX 78705
Free ConsultationBusiness, Consumer, Landlord Tenant and Trademarks
University of Houston - Main Campus
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My goal is make sure all individuals with legal problems have access to the legal help they need. I offer individuals straight-forward, flat-rate billing options at prices they can afford. No more surprise bills at the end of your representation. If you have a serious legal problem and are worried about having the funds to get help, let me work with you. We can arrange something to make us both happy.

I am not your typical attorney. My journey to the legal field was a strange one. After studying biochemistry and gene therapy, I decided the lab environment wasn't...
Chilton Maverick
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San Antonio, TX Business Law Lawyer. 48 years experience
(210) 828-5151 6515 Broadway
 San Antonio, TX 78209
Free ConsultationBusiness, Estate Planning, Probate and Real Estate
St. Mary's University School of Law
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Graham Eugene Sutliff
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Austin, TX Business Law Attorney. 13 years experience
(512) 320-0088 3600 Bee Cave Road
#102
 Austin, TX 78746
Business, Construction, Maritime and Securities
University of Mississippi
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Graham E. Sutliff grew up in San Angelo, Texas in a family of six. From an early age, in this close-knit West Texas town, he learned the value of hard work, determination and fighting for what is right. Graham and his now partner Hank, who became friends at age four, found an early interest in the law by playing in the halls of the Tom Green County Courthouse. As a young man, his interest in the law continued to grow and he set out to find a way to use this passion to help others. At the University of Mississippi, after...
(713) 987-7111 550 Post Oak Blvd
#530
 Houston, TX 77027
Clay Adam Butler
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Austin, TX Business Law Lawyer. 11 years experience
(512) 322-5367 106 East 6th St., STE 800
 Austin, TX 78701
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