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Brian J. Comarda
Brian J. Comarda
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Texas Business Law Attorney with 15 years experience

Paul M. Hebert Law Center, Louisiana State University, Paul M. Hebert Law Center, Louisiana State University and Paul M. Hebert Law Center, Louisiana State University5th Circuit, U.S. District Court, Eastern Districts of Louisiana, U.S. District Court, Middle Districts of Louisiana, U.S. District Court, Northern Districts of Texas, U.S. District Court, Eastern Districts of...
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Richard D. Weaver
Richard D. Weaver
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Texas Business Law Attorney with 14 years experience

Mr. Weaver has a focus on real estate law and complex business litigation. Businesses and families rely on him. Other Texas attorneys choose Mr. Weaver as their lawyer. He also built a real estate law firm... Read More »
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James M. Hall Jr.
James M. Hall Jr.
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New York Law School5th Circuit, 6th Circuit, Ohio, Texas, U.S. District Court, Southern District of Ohio, U.S. District Courts, Southern and Eastern Districts of Texas and U.S. Supreme Court
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Anjali P. Gillette
Anjali P. Gillette
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Texas Business Law Attorney

University of Houston - Main Campus5th Circuit, Texas, U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Texas, U.S. District Court, Northern District of Texas, U.S. District Court, Southern District of Texas and U.S. District Court, Western District of Texas
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Robert Kalish
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The Woodlands, TX Business Law Lawyer with 35 years experience
(281) 363-3700 26009 Budde Rd., Ste. A-100
 The Woodlands, TX 77380
Business, Divorce, Estate Planning and Family
South Texas College Of Law
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Bob Kalish grew up on Long Island, New York. After earning a B.A. in Psychology, he moved to Texas to continue his education. He obtained a Master's degree in Psychology and worked as Director of behavioral unit in a state program for persons with disabilities. He is a graduate of South Texas College of Law. He founded the Kalish Law Firm in The Woodlands, Texas in 1984. Bob practices in the areas of family law, divorce, complex assets division, estate planning, business law and real estate. Bob and his firm are dedicated to making the legal process understandable and providing...
James Daniel Woodall
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The Woodlands, TX Business Law Lawyer with 19 years experience
(281) 892-1040 26865 I-45 South, Suite 201
 The Woodlands, TX 77380
Business, Employment, Insurance Claims and Insurance Defense
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Mr. Woodall is a trial attorney with experience in insurance subrogation, coverage and defense litigation, construction law, commercial litigation, labor and employment, and real estate. In addition to his litigation practice, Mr. Woodall also provides special counsel services to small and mid-size businesses in a variety of industries such as construction, roofing, manufacturing, and distribution. He is fully dedicated to understanding his clients’ businesses and helping them achieve their goals and objectives through risk management, contract negotiations, reviewing, negotiating and documenting real estate and business transactions, and resolving labor and employment issues.

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Ms. Sharon Jevert Hemphill
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Spring, TX Business Law Lawyer with 30 years experience
(713) 545-1234 P.O. Box 11210
 Spring, TX 77391
Business, Appeals, Securities and Tax
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Robert Thomson
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The Woodlands, TX Business Law Attorney with 5 years experience
(713) 222-7100 25511 Budde Rd Ste 2701
 The Woodlands, TX 77380
Business, Estate Planning, Probate and Trademarks
South Texas College of Law
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Robert Thomson is a Partner with Counts | Thomson. Mr. Thomson’s practice is focused in the areas of business transactions, trusts and estates. Mr. Thomson currently serves as a Judge Advocate in the Texas Army National Guard, with deployments to Iraq and Afghanistan. Robert Thomson is licensed to practice law in Texas and in the U.S. District Courts for the Southern District of Texas. He is based in The Woodlands, Texas, and can be reached at rthomson@countsthomson.com or by phone at (713) 222-7100. PRIOR EXPERIENCE: • Bibby, McWilliams & Kearney, PLLC: Associate Attorney • Patout & Shaw, PLLC:...
Tom Kirkendall
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Houston (The Woodlands), TX Business Law Attorney with 39 years experience
(281) 364-9946 2 Violetta Ct
 Houston (The Woodlands), TX 77381
Business, Appeals and Bankruptcy
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I have been involved in the planning, trial and appeal of complex business litigation matters for the past 30 years. I have represented a wide variety of clients in complex business litigation in state and federal courts throughout Texas and the United States. My practice has involved trials and appeals in such diverse litigation areas as corporate reorganization and bankruptcy, securities and business fraud, white collar-business criminal cases, anti-trust, real estate, construction, oil and gas, insurance disputes, civil rights, First Amendment issues, defense of civil and criminal contempt matters, and defense of individuals in NCAA Infractions Committee hearings. I maintain an...
Jess Bailey
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The Woodlands, TX Business Law Attorney
(832) 510-2900 2203 Timberloch Place
 The Woodlands, TX 77380
Free ConsultationBusiness, Estate Planning, Probate and Real Estate
South Texas College of Law
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Jess is the recipient of a Pinnacle Award from Houston Intercontinental Chamber of Commerce 2012 Starlight Business Awards. Jess practices law in the following areas; profit and non-profit entity formation, business and non-profit general counsel, contract drafting and negotiation, wills, trusts, pet trusts, estate planning, and real estate transactions. She serves several industries including: energy, consulting, software and information technology, real estate, healthcare, media and photography, fashion and design. Before becoming an attorney, she gained experience in real estate mortgage and property management, complex banking instruments, small business finance, environmental consulting and university campus services. These...
Donovan Hutchins
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The Woodlands, TX Business Law Lawyer with 34 years experience
(281) 298-9455 25511 Budde Road
Suite 1802
 The Woodlands, TX 77380
Business, Insurance Claims, Insurance Defense and Real Estate
Pepperdine University
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Mr Daniel E Legaye Sr.
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The Woodlands, TX Business Law Lawyer with 37 years experience
(281) 367-2454 2002 Timberloch Ste 200
 The Woodlands, TX 77380
Business and Securities
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Teresa Lynn De Ford
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The Woodlands, TX Business Law Lawyer with 22 years experience
(281) 466-2305 4840 W. Panther Creek Drive
Suite 201
 The Woodlands, TX 77381
Business, Divorce, Employment and Family
University of Houston - Main Campus
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Robert Constantine Fafatas
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The Woodlands, TX Business Law Lawyer with 19 years experience
(281) 651-2264 8505 Technology Forest Pl.
Suite 1001
 The Woodlands, TX 77381
Business, Arbitration & Mediation, Construction and Insurance Defense
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Leida Y. Prieto
Leida Y. Prieto
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South Texas College of LawTexas
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Angela M. Hahn
Angela M. Hahn
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Texas Business Law Attorney with 18 years experience

The University of Texas School of LawTexas, U.S. District Court -- Eastern District of Texas, U.S. District Court -- Northern District of Texas, U.S. District Court -- Southern District of Texas and Texas
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James H. Stilwell
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The Woodlands, TX Business Law Attorney with 23 years experience
(281) 419-6200 1400 Woodloch Forest Drive, Ste. 590
 The Woodlands, TX 77380
Business, Construction, Estate Planning and Insurance Claims
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Rene Rogers
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The Woodlands, TX Business Law Lawyer
(832) 592-1108 1790 Hughes Landing Boulevard
Suite 400
 The Woodlands, TX 77380
Business and Personal Injury
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Rene Rogers has been a licensed attorney for almost 30 years. As a native Houstonian, she graduated from the University of Houston. In 2013, she joined her husband’s private litigation and is currently practicing personal injury law as co-founder of Wham & Rogers, LLC. She has been rated as AV Preeminent®, which is the highest legal ability and ethical rating from Martindale-Hubbell ®. Rene has also been selected for the Bar Register of Preeminent Women every year since 2011. After living in Woodlands for 22 years, she has represented hundreds of cases and earned experience...
Andrew Campbell
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The Woodlands, TX Business Law Lawyer with 4 years experience
(281) 681-5925 24 Waterway Avenue
Suite 500
 The Woodlands, TX 77380
Business, Energy and Securities
University of Houston Law Center
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David Kocian
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The Woodlands, TX Business Law Attorney
10003 Woodloch Forest Drive
 The Woodlands, TX 77380
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Randall Byron Deputy Jr.
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Spring, TX Business Law Attorney
(281) 844-8702 7906 Tizerton Ct
 Spring, TX 77379
Business, Estate Planning, Personal Injury and Probate
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James Dossey
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The Woodlands, TX Business Law Attorney
(281) 362-9909 25025 Interstate 45
Suite 575
 The Woodlands, TX 77380
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Paul Bohannon
Spring, TX Business Law Attorney with 43 years experience
(713) 220-4193 2 Waterway Ct
 Spring, TX 77380
Business and Environmental
Southern Methodist University Dedman School of Law
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Emmie Gooch
The Woodlands, TX Business Law Attorney with 16 years experience
(713) 220-4386 Waterway Plaza Two
 The Woodlands, TX 77380
Business and Energy
Case Western Reserve University School of Law
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Jeffrey Kuehnle
The Woodlands, TX Business Law Lawyer with 21 years experience
(713) 220-4851 Waterway Plaza Two
 The Woodlands, TX 77380
Business and Energy
Baylor University School of Law
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Daniel Hoffman
Spring, TX Business Law Lawyer with 25 years experience
(281) 367-9550 314 Sawdust Rd
 Spring, TX 77380
Business and Collections
DePaul University
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Tamara R. Solis
Tamara R. Solis
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Texas Business Law Attorney

St. Mary's University School of LawTexas
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Scot G. Doyen
Scot G. Doyen
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Texas Business Law Attorney with 23 years experience

South Texas College of LawTexas
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Luis F. Hess
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Shenandoah, TX Business Law Attorney with 8 years experience
(281) 205-8540 282 Ed English Dr
Bldg #6 Unit B
 Shenandoah, TX 77385
Business, Immigration and Real Estate
Saint Louis University School of Law
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A Houston Attorney licensed in Texas and with over years of experience practicing immigration law and business. Substantial experience handling all areas of Employment-Based (EB) immigration, Family-Based (FB) immigration, Non-Immigrant Visa, and Investment matters.

Mr. Hess has a proven track record filing labor certification cases with the U.S. Department of Labor and various types of non-immigrant and immigrant visa petitions with USCIS and representing privately-held companies.

Mr. Hess is admitted to practice law in all courts of the State of Texas, all Immigration Courts throughout the United States and the U.S. District Court of the Southern District of Texas. He...
George Wilhite Jr
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Houston, TX Business Law Attorney with 54 years experience
(281) 537-2171 Wilhite & Lea, P.C.
17101 Kuykendahl Rd
 Houston, TX 77068
Free ConsultationBusiness, Animal, Construction and Estate Planning
University of Texas - Austin
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George Wilhite, Jr., is an experienced personal injury and medical malpractice attorney in Houston, TX, who is board certified in the area of personal injury. Mr. Wilhite is rated "AV Preeminent" in Martindale-Hubbell, the highest distinction given by the nationwide attorney rating service. Admitted to the State of Texas in 1964, the U.S. Court of Appeals, 5th Circuit in 1989, and the U.S. District Court, Southern District of Texas in 1986, Mr. Wilhite has been fighting for the rights of those injured through the negligence of others for nearly 50 years. In addition to personal injury, he represents clients in cases...
Mr. Donald Michael Stull
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Tomball, TX Business Law Attorney with 28 years experience
(281) 351-7181 312 High Street
 Tomball, TX 77375
Business, Appeals, Bankruptcy and Construction
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Lingling Dai
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Houston , TX Business Law Attorney with 7 years experience
(832) 324-5291 1000 FM 1960 West Suite 212
 Houston , TX 77090
Business, Appeals, Consumer and Immigration
South Texas College of Law
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Attorney Ling Dai primarily handles appeals, commercial litigation, family and immigration cases.
Chelsie King Garza
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Houston, TX Business Law Lawyer with 18 years experience
(713) 893-8808 3663 N. Sam Houston Parkway E.
6th Floor #200
 Houston, TX 77032
Business, Medical Malpractice, Nursing Home and Personal Injury
The Catholic University of America Columbus School of Law
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Chelsie Garza is an experienced litigator who has tried cases extensively in state and federal court. Outside of the office, Chelsie Garza's life is dedicated to her two children. In order to balance a busy litigation docket and a family life, she hones her skill of multi-tasking and exploits her inability to accept down time. Chelsie grew up sharing time between the small California Death Valley town Trona and New York/New Jersey metroplex. This dichotomy between small town and big city illustrates her ability to fit in anywhere. She was educated on the East Coast,...
Kevin Mark Jones
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Tomball, TX Business Law Attorney with 13 years experience
14090 FM 2920, Suite G-166
 Tomball, TX 77377
Business, Arbitration & Mediation, Communications and IP
South Texas College of Law
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Kevin M. Jones & Associates is a general practice law firm focused on the needs of small businesses and the individuals who run them. We are highly experienced in the specialized area of Intellectual Property concerns as well as contract negotiation and drafting. We aid and guide our clients in securing Intellectual Property (IP) protection, forming business structures to leverage their IP, brand their business and product lines, and handling contracts for sales, marketing and manufacturing of their products.
506 N. Pine Street
 Tomball, TX 77375
Howard Kahn
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Houston, TX Business Law Lawyer with 27 years experience
(713) 572-5246 13831 Northwest Freeway # 650
 Houston, TX 77040
Business, Collections, Construction and IP
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My law firm was established in 1990, and I believe in giving customers personal attention. I work to answer your business questions so that you can better understand your rights and options. I am your Houston Business Attorney, Disputes, Litigation, Contracts. Convenient appointments are available to discuss your Business Law needs:

Business Ownership Divorce
Business and Employment Contracts
Collections
Commercial Real Estate Litigation
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Construction Disputes
Contract and Lease Negotiations
Conveyances and Deeds
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Scot G. Doyen
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Houston, TX Business Law Attorney with 23 years experience
(713) 580-8902 450 Gears Rd
#350
 Houston, TX 77067
Business, Insurance Defense and Products Liability
South Texas College of Law
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Megan Daic
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Houston, TX Business Law Lawyer
(713) 808-5246 12777 Jones Road
Suite 210
 Houston, TX 77070
Business, Consumer, Medical Malpractice and Personal Injury
University of Houston - Main Campus
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Megan Daic is the Founder and Owner of Daic Law. She started Daic Law with one main goal in mind: to create a client-driven law firm that focuses on the needs of people in the community. She understands that life can be difficult at times, and there are unexpected situations and tragedies that people are forced to confront on a day-to-day basis. Megan’s hope in starting this firm was and is to help people during their time of need and make the process as simple and clear as possible.
1716 Briarcrest Drive
3rd Floor
 Bryan, TX 77802
Leida Y. Prieto
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Houston, TX Business Law Attorney
(713) 580-8903 450 Gears Rd
#350
 Houston, TX 77067
Business, Insurance Defense and Securities
South Texas College of Law
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Texas Business Law Lawyer with 21 years experience

University of Houston - Main CampusTexas and New York
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Terence C. McCarthy
Terence C. McCarthy
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South Texas College of LawTexas
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Kevin Andrew Forsberg
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Montgomery, TX Business Law Lawyer with 18 years experience
(936) 588-6226 15899 Hwy 105 W
 Montgomery, TX 77356
Business, Consumer, Education and Employment
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Tamara R. Solis
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Houston, TX Business Law Attorney
(713) 580-8905 450 Gears Rd
#350
 Houston, TX 77067
Business, Arbitration & Mediation, Employment and Insurance Defense
St. Mary's University School of Law
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William T. 'Bill' Sebesta
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Houston, TX Business Law Lawyer with 26 years experience
(713) 580-8901 450 Gears Rd
#350
 Houston, TX 77067
Business, Construction, Insurance Defense and Products Liability
South Texas College of Law
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Douglas Wayne Atkinson
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Conroe, TX Business Law Lawyer with 20 years experience
(936) 760-0303 322 Metcalf Street
 Conroe, TX 77301
Business, Administrative, Criminal and Juvenile
South Texas College Of Law
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Douglas Atkinson was born and raised in Texas and moved to Conroe in 1976. Douglas attended the South Texas College of Law in Houston, Texas in 1995. While in law school, he was elected Student Bar President and while he was president he coordinated many community service projects. He realized his passion for criminal law while at the South Texas College of Law while receiving the top grades in his criminal courses. Douglas graduated from law school with a Juris Doctorate in 1998 and received his license to practice law by the Supreme Court of Texas in November of 1998....
Alasdair A. Roberts
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Houston, TX Business Law Attorney with 8 years experience
(713) 580-8932 450 Gears Rd
#350
 Houston, TX 77067
Business, Construction and Insurance Defense
South Texas College of Law
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Daniel A. Ruiz
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Cypress, TX Business Law Lawyer with 10 years experience
11111 McCracken
Suite A
 Cypress, TX 77429
Free ConsultationBusiness, Divorce and Family
Texas Tech University School of Law
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Owner Daniel A. Ruiz served over 6 years on active duty in the US Army as an infantry soldier, including service in the Army's elite special operations unit, the 75th Ranger Regiment. After active duty, Daniel served over 3 years in the Texas Army National Guard while completing his undergraduate degree in business administration and finance at UT-Pan American. Daniel attended law school from 2004-2007 at the University of Texas Tech School of Law where he served on the Editorial Board of the popular Texas Bank Lawyer journal and as president of the law school's Corporate & Bankruptcy Law...
(281) 391-4262 1795 N Fry Rd
Suite 305
 Katy, TX 77449
Angela M. Hahn
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Houston, TX Business Law Attorney with 18 years experience
(512) 773-3834 450 Gears Rd
#350
 Houston, TX 77067
Business, Construction, Insurance Defense and Products Liability
The University of Texas School of Law
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Terence C. McCarthy
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Houston, TX Business Law Attorney with 2 years experience
(713) 580-8907 450 Gears Rd
#350
 Houston, TX 77067
Business and Insurance Defense
South Texas College of Law
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Jonathan Sykes
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Houston, TX Business Law Attorney with 21 years experience
(281) 894-6598 11210 Steeplecrest Dr
 Houston, TX 77065
Business, Bankruptcy, Divorce and Estate Planning
South Texas College Of Law
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Jonathan D. Sykes is a licensed solo practitioner in northwest Houston since 1997; following a 16 year career as Vice President of Pilot Petroleum, and manager in the environmental and real estate industries. He is a past President of the Houston Northwest Bar Association, and currently admitted to file consumer bankruptcies in 3 Texas Regions (Southern, Northern, and Eastern). Specialties include Consumer Bankruptcy, Family Law, Real Estate, Small Business, and Probate. He also has mediated cases for other attorneys with over 80% settled. Education includes a Master of Business Administration from Houston Baptist University in 1989, and...
Roger Yokubaitis
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Houston, TX Business Law Lawyer with 48 years experience
(713) 227-9000 8303 Ivan Reid Drive
 Houston, TX 77040
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Roger Yokubaitis concentrates on representing clients that have claims against debtors in bankruptcy cases all over the United States, including the preparation, filing and prosecution of secured and unsecured claims, the defense of objections to claims, the review of and advice to claimants regarding chapter 11 disclosure statements and proposed plans of reorganization, the voting on and objecting to confirmation of plans of reorganization, and all other phases of representation of creditors in bankruptcy cases.
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University of Houston - Main CampusTexas
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South Texas College of LawTexas
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