Attorney Beatriz “Bea” Sosa-Morris was born in McAllen, Texas, and raised in Angleton, Texas. She watched her parents' American dream come to fruition when they started their small business called "Angleton Tire Shop." At that moment, she knew that she wanted to realize her American dream and enter a profession in which she could assist others through difficult times in their lives. Her first job was at the family tire shop where she developed her work ethic. Her family turned a rundown fruit stand into a tire shop where every member of her immediate family has worked including...

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Charles Marcellus Vethan

Harris County, TX Employment Law Attorney. 22 years experience

(713) 526-2222 3501 Allen Pkwy
Houston, TX 77019

Employment, Business, 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...

(512) 236-8888 106 E 6th St Ste 950
Austin, TX 78701

(210) 824-2222 8700 Crownhill Blvd Ste 302
San Antonio, 78209

(978) 458-2222 5307 E Mockingbird Ln Ste 522
Dallas, TX 75206

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Bruce Coane

Harris County, TX Employment Law Attorney. 35 years experience

(713) 850-0066 5177 Richmond Avenue
Suite 770
Houston, TX 77056

Employment, Family and Immigration
Pennsylvania State University - University Park

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Mr. Coane received a Bachelor of Arts Degree with Honors from Penn State University in 1979. He received a Juris Doctor Degree in Law from the University of Houston in 1981, and is Board Certified in Immigration and Nationality Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization. He is licensed by the Supreme Court of Texas and has been admitted to practice before the United States Supreme Court, the United State Court of Appeals in Chicago, New Orleans, Philadelphia, Atlanta and San Francisco. He is also admitted to practice by the U.S. District Court for the Northern...

(305) 538-6800 407 Lincoln Road
Suite 11-B
Miami Beach, FL 33139

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Ruth Ann Kollman

Harris County, TX Employment Law Attorney. 27 years experience

(888) 351-3773 Suite 1100
Houston, TX 77027

Employment, Insurance Claims, Medical Malpractice and Personal Injury

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Ruth A. Kollman is a 1990 graduate of Southern Methodist University School of Law. She has tried dozens of state and federal cases, both civil and criminal. She also has extensive state and federal appellate experience. She counsels attorneys throughout Texas in disciplinary rule compliance, in firms both large and small, in every area of practice. Texas courts have recognized her as an expert witness on legal ethics questions, and she has testified before the Texas Legislature regarding revisions to the Texas Rules of Disciplinary Procedure. She represents lawyers and judges in disciplinary proceedings and has...

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Anton Pal Montano

Harris County, TX Employment Law Lawyer. 20 years experience

(866) 316-2889 6575 West Loop South, Suite 500
Bellaire, TX 77401

Free ConsultationEmployment, Business and Tax
University of Alabama School of Law and Cornell University

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Anton Montano is the principal attorney of the Montano Law Firm PLLC, and has almost 19 years of experience licensed as an attorney and counselor at law in Texas. Mr. Montano focuses on assisting small businesses and individuals with their legal needs in business, employment, and tax law.

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John R. Walker

Harris County, TX Employment Law Attorney. 27 years experience

(713) 588-0446 1001 McKinney
Suite 300
Houston, TX 77002

Free ConsultationEmployment, Insurance Defense, Maritime and Workers' Comp
South Texas College of Law

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JOHN R. WALKER is a Partner in SBSB's Houston office. For the past almost twenty-five years, it has been my privilege to represent insurance and employer interests focusing on the defense of claims brought under the Longshore and Harbor Act, the Defense Base (DBA), the Non-Appropriated Funds (NAF) Instrumentalities Act, the Jones Act, and General Maritime and Admiralty Law. Additionally, John also has extensive experience in First Party Insurance Defense matters, representing employers, insurance carriers, and third parties in State, Federal and Appellate courts. Prior to joining the firm, John handled First Party Insurance Defense,...

(312) 525-8074 101 N. WACKER DRIVE
SUITE 2006
Chicago, IL 60606

(561) 990-1699 750 PARK OF COMMERCE BLVD.
SUITE 130
BOCA RATON, FL 33487

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Mr. Matthew D. Shaffer

Harris County, TX Employment Law Attorney. 30 years experience

(713) 524-3500 3200 Travis St, 3rd Floor
Houston, TX 77006

Free ConsultationEmployment, Elder, Environmental and Maritime
University of Houston Law Center and South Texas College of Law

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I have been a lawyer for over 23 years. I first represented the other side of the docket for large corporate clients. I joined this firm over 15 years ago and began my life's work of representing working men and women. I am one of a small percentage of Texas lawyers who is Board Certified as a Personal Injury Trial Lawyer by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization. I am also a past chairman of The Texas State Bar’s Grievance Committee for District 4C. I have been named a Texas Super Lawyer by Texas Monthly Magazine, an honor shared...

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Jim Saxon Hart

Harris County, TX Employment Law Attorney. 26 years experience

(713) 230-2200 8441 Gulf Freeway #600
Houston, TX 77017

Employment, Personal Injury, Products Liability and Workers' Comp
Texas Tech University School of Law

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After obtaining his Juris Doctorate degree, with honors, from Texas Tech School of Law in 1991, Jim gained a great deal of experience practicing labor and employment law in Houston with Andrews & Kurth. He made the move to Williams Kherkher in 1995 and is now partner of the firm. Jim is dedicated to helping his clients get the best possible results from their cases. He has tried a wide range of personal injury law suits in Texas and Pennsylvania involving toxic torts, product liability, work-related injuries, and more. He was named a Super Lawyer by Thompson Reuters between the...

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Kalandra N. Wheeler

Harris County, TX Employment Law Attorney. 11 years experience

(713) 337-1333 1651 Richmond Ave
Houston, TX 77006

Employment and Administrative
University of Arkansas School of Law

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Kalandra N. Wheeler is a trial lawyer with Rob Wiley, P.C. representing employees in Dallas, Houston, and surrounding areas. Ms. Wheeler is dedicated to protecting the rights of employees and helping individuals understand what is often a confusing and stressful process. Ms. Wheeler represents employees with various types of claims, including those brought under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA), the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA), the American’s with Disabilities Act (ADA), and the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). Ms. Wheeler also represents employees in governmental administrative proceedings, including those held before...

(214) 528-6500 2613 Thomas Ave
Dallas, TX 75204

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Nichole Marie Nech

Harris County, TX Employment Law Attorney. 15 years experience

(713) 936-9496 800 Bering Drive
Suite 220
Houston, TX 77057

Free ConsultationEmployment and Personal Injury
South Texas College Of Law

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Nichole Nech is the founder of the Nech Law Firm. Nichole graduated from the South Texas School of Law in May of 2001. After graduation she was hired by a major insurance company to work as in-house legal counsel. She represented insurance companies in claims disputes both in mediation and in court for the next 5 years. During that time she see how injured people were too often taken advantage of by giant insurance companies and she made the decision to leave the comfort of a corporate job to help the “little guy.” In 2006, Nichole founded the Nech...

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Robert J. Wiley

Harris County, TX Employment Law Attorney. 18 years experience

(713) 337-1333 1651 Richmond Ave
Houston, TX 77006

Employment, Administrative and Civil Rights
Tulane University School of Law

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Shannon Lang

Harris County, TX Employment Law Attorney. 9 years experience

(800) 780-3132 440 Louisiana Street
Suite 900
Houston, TX 77002

Employment, Business and Securities
University of Virginia

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Ms. Shannon A. Lang is a dedicated attorney with extensive experience in complex business and commercial litigation. Ms. Lang attended San Diego State University and graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in both Sociology and Biology. Before attending law school, Ms. Lang earned Master’s Degree in Forensic Science from Marshall University. In 2007, Ms. Lang graduated from the University of Virginia School of Law with her Juris Doctor. Upon graduating law school, Ms. Lang worked as a law clerk for Judge Nancy Friedman Atlas in the Southern District of Texas before joining Covington & Burling. Ms. Lang honed...

(800) 780-3132 Houston, TX 77003

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Jake Bailey McDonald

Harris County, TX Employment Law Lawyer. 7 years experience

(832) 615-5426 17347 Village Green Dr. Ste. 103
Houston, TX 77040

Employment, Consumer, Divorce and Personal Injury
Baylor Law School

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Jake McDonald was born and raised in Houston, Texas. His desire to practice law developed at a young age, as both of his parents were lawyers. As an undergraduate, he studied psychology and was published for his research in the field of human perception. He later applied this unique insight to the study of law and representation of clients. Prior to starting his own legal practice, Jake worked at multiple litigation firms in the Houston area where he gained practical experience in the fields of personal injury law, family law, and civil litigation. He developed a reputation with his...

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Galvin Kennedy

Harris County, TX Employment Law Lawyer. 21 years experience

(888) 449-2068 711 W. Alabama Street
Houston, TX 77006

Employment and Personal Injury
University of Houston - Main Campus

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Galvin Kennedy, founding partner at Kennedy Hodges, LLP, was born in the Chicago, Illinois, area. His parents divorced when he was young and he was influenced by watching his mother work to support her four children. When he was ten years old, his mother moved her family to Houston, Texas. After graduating from high school, Mr. Kennedy attended Northern Illinois University on a full scholarship as the captain of the university's prestigious national debate team. During his time on the debate team, he was awarded dozens of regional and national speaker awards. He graduated magna cum laude in 1992 with a...

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Laura Gibson

Harris County, TX Employment Law Attorney. 32 years experience

(713) 844-3003 711 Louisiana Street
Suite 1900 South Tower
Houston, TX 77002

Employment, Business and Securities

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I am Board Certified in Labor and Employment Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization. My employment practice is limited to representation of management and high level executives. I am listed as a Best Lawyer in America 2009 in employment law (copyright 2008 by Woodward/White Inc. of Aiken, SC). I was selected as a Super Lawyer for 2004; 2007-09 by Law and Politics Magazine. I also handle commercial litigation in the areas of banking, energy and securities.

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