Lake Jackson, Texas Real Estate Lawyers

Christine Marie Rodriguez
Lake Jackson, TX Real Estate Law Lawyer. 17 years experience
(281) 485-4366 4 Buffalo Ct
 Lake Jackson, TX 77566
Real Estate, Divorce, Estate Planning and Family
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Barbara Porter Fratila
Lake Jackson, TX Real Estate Law Attorney. 27 years experience
(979) 297-4503 1 W Way Ct
 Lake Jackson, TX 77566
Real Estate, Administrative, Environmental and Estate Planning
South Texas College Of Law
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Jason Michael Cordoba
Lake Jackson, TX Real Estate Law Attorney. 10 years experience
(979) 297-2854 208 Parking Way
 Lake Jackson, TX 77566
Real Estate, Business, Construction and Consumer
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Angela Morris
Lake Jackson, TX Real Estate Law Attorney. 29 years experience
(979) 297-0202 129 Circle Way
 Lake Jackson, TX 77566
Real Estate, Criminal, Divorce and Estate Planning
South Texas College Of Law
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Luis Ledesma Jr
Angleton, TX Real Estate Law Lawyer. 26 years experience
(979) 849-0586 500 N Chenango St
 Angleton, TX 77515
Real Estate, Criminal, DWI and Divorce
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Mark Neal
Angleton, TX Real Estate Law Lawyer. 35 years experience
(979) 849-5772 912 N Velasco St
 Angleton, TX 77515
Real Estate, Business, Estate Planning and Health Care
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Matthew Edquist
Angleton, TX Real Estate Law Attorney. 36 years experience
(979) 848-3433 120 W Myrtle St
 Angleton, TX 77515
Real Estate
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Mirenda Moorhead
Angleton, TX Real Estate Law Attorney. 19 years experience
(979) 549-0111 500 N Chenango St
 Angleton, TX 77515
Real Estate, Divorce and Family
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Steven Bryan
Angleton, TX Real Estate Law Lawyer. 33 years experience
(979) 849-8236 1216 N Velasco St
 Angleton, TX 77515
Real Estate, Criminal, Divorce and Elder
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Mark Oxford
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League City, TX Real Estate Law Attorney. 4 years experience
(888) 413-3964 PO Box 751
 League City, TX 77058
Real Estate, Family, Foreclosure Defense and Immigration
Western Michigan University and Western Michigan University
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Attorney Mark Oxford, founder of the Oxford Law Firm, is licensed to practice law in California, Texas and Minnesota. At the firm, our mission is to provide the highest quality legal representation to all of our clients. We handle all cases, no matter how small or large the business, corporation or legal problem. We offer our legal service in English, Arabic language and Russian language. Attorney Oxford, a former civilian employee of the United States Department of Defense, has J.D. degree in law with concentration on Administrative Law, an M.A. degree in National Security and Counter-Terrorism, and an LL.M.degree...
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John Scott Black
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Houston, TX Real Estate Law Lawyer. 18 years experience
(888) 492-2671 2211 Norfolk St, Suite 800
 Houston, TX 77098
Real Estate, Business and Insurance Claims
University of Texas - Austin
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With over 15 years of legal experience, John Scott Black has tried a wide range of cases involving first party insurance claims, catastrophic injury claims, and mass tort litigation for plaintiffs before judges and juries across Texas. His knowledge of commercial matters in a broad array of commercial litigation areas also allows him to confidently pursue cases involving securities fraud, contract claims, fiduciary duty matters, real estate transactions, patent matters, and institutional investor claims. Prior to joining his longtime friend, Rick Daly, to establish Daly & Black, P.C, John served as a legal intern to Justice James A. Baker...
Robert Fadem
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Houston, TX Real Estate Law Lawyer. 2 years experience
708 Telephone Road
 Houston, TX 77023
Free ConsultationReal Estate, Business, Collections and Construction
South Texas College of Law
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Robert Fadem is a plaintiff's trial attorney born and raised in Houston, Texas. He received his Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology at University of Colorado at Boulder in 2010. He subsequently graduated from South Texas College of Law in December of 2013 where he was a dean's list student. While in law school at South Texas, Mr. Fadem interned for a prominent commercial litigation firm located in Houston, Texas. Following graduation, Mr. Fadem served as an attorney for Judge Michael Landrum at the 113th Civil District Court where he acquired countless hours of courtroom observation, legal research experience...
Brandon Michael Barchus
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Houston, TX Real Estate Law Attorney. 11 years experience
(713) 239-4000 800 Bering
Suite 400
 Houston, TX 77057
Free ConsultationReal Estate, Business, Energy and Insurance Claims
Baylor Law School
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Mr. Barchus is Board Certified in Oil, Gas and Mineral Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization. Mr. Barchus has extensive experience in the courtroom. He has obtained favorable verdicts and judgments for his clients in Harris, Jefferson, Tarrant and Bexar counties. No matter the type of litigation, he fights aggressively to obtain justice for his clients. Mr. Barchus has obtained substantial verdicts under DTPA, Fraud, Conversion and Breach of Contract causes of action, successfully defended clients accused of a litany of torts, argued many motions and hearings, has taken more than 50 depositions and has...
John J Patout Jr.
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Sugar Land, TX Real Estate Law Attorney. 5 years experience
(713) 893-0564 1600 Highway 6
Suite 160
 Sugar Land, TX 77478
Free ConsultationReal Estate, Arbitration & Mediation, Business and Construction
South Texas College of Law
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Fort Bend construction, business, and commercial law attorney John J. Patout, Jr. is dedicated to helping businesses protect their best interests. From Fortune ranked companies to small to medium sized businesses, his experience and comprehensive approach to complex legal matters has helped protect and grow companies throughout the Houston, Texas area. He was named a Rising Star by Fort Bend Business Journal in May 2014, and has the financial and legal background to best protect your rights. Learn how Attorney John J. Patout, Jr. can help you when you call Patout & Shaw, PLLC to discuss your case.
(713) 993-7626 3701 Kirby Drive
Suite 740
 Houston, TX 77098
Joanne Cassidy
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Houston, TX Real Estate Law Attorney. 28 years experience
(713) 974-1766 1001 West Loop South
Suite 100
 Houston, TX 77027
Real Estate, Business, Employment and Landlord Tenant
South Texas College of Law
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I established my business and real estate law firm in Houston, Texas in 1989. My background, education and experience, combine with my ability to simplify and communicate complex legal, business and real estate topics, giving me a unique focus to work as the company lawyer for small and mid-size businesses.
Scott Alan Barrett
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Bellaire, TX Real Estate Law Attorney. 16 years experience
(713) 526-1883 4824 Bissonnet
 Bellaire, TX 77401
Real Estate, Business, Estate Planning and Probate
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Scott possesses the ability to recognize, develop and define goals and strategies and to ensure that the proper actions are implemented to achieve and surpass the objectives at hand. He consistently brings new insights and perspectives to situations and challenges, all the while striving to develop the best insight and solutions. As a practicing attorney, Scott focuses on transactional and corporate matters for business and estate planning, including Wills, Trusts, and Probate, for Individuals. In addition to Scott's legal accomplishments, he has over 25 years of experience as leader in different organizations and industries. As an Executive Director...
Michael Wayne Weston
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Bellaire, TX Real Estate Law Attorney. 11 years experience
(713) 623-4242 5001 Bisssonnet
Suite 200
 Bellaire, TX 77401
Free ConsultationReal Estate, Bankruptcy, Consumer and Estate Planning
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Mike has devoted his career to helping consumers deal with debt. He graduated from St. Mary’s University School of Law in the top five percent of his graduating class. Mike made the Dean’s List every year he was enrolled and graduated 10th overall out of over 200 graduating law students. He was an associate editor on the St. Mary’s Law Review and also clerked for a Federal Judge while in school. Upon graduation, Mike immediately teamed up with his attorney and father, Pete, to form Weston Legal, a full service debt relief law firm. Since Pete practices exclusively in...
(214) 329-9837 4514 Cole Avenue
Suite 600
 Dallas, TX 75205
(800) 220-4318 2375 East Camelback
Suite 600
 Phoenix, AZ 85016
1111 Brickell Avenue
 Miami, FL 33131
618 East South Street
Suite 500
 Orlando, FL 32801
841 Prudential Drive
12th Floor
 Jacksonville, FL 32207
2202 N. West Shore Blvd
Suite 200
 Tampa, FL 33607
106 E. Sixth Street
Suite 900
 Austin, TX 78701
9901 I.H. 10 West
Suite 800
 San Antonio, TX 78230
Mr Alejandro Luis Padua
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Houston, TX Real Estate Law Attorney. 10 years experience
(713) 840-1411 5599 San Felipe St.
#911
 Houston, TX 77056
Free ConsultationReal Estate, Landlord Tenant, Maritime and Personal Injury
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Alejandro represents individuals and businesses, domestic and foreign legal services and also serves as general counsel for clients, providing transactional and business/corporate law advice. He experience as an attorney at law, as well as his experience as Officer and Director of businesses, provides him with a unique insight into the complexities of running a business and the ability to forecast challenges businesses constantly face. He is bicultural and bilingual which allow him to efficiently provide legal services to a varied and diverse client base.
Tzvi Finman
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HOUSTON, TX Real Estate Law Attorney. 2 years experience
(832) 377-6322 PO BOX 35212
 HOUSTON, TX 77235
Free ConsultationReal Estate, Business, Construction and Foreclosure Defense
South Texas College of Law
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The Finman Law Firm focuses in transaction legal services, real estate, and foreclosure defense litigation. From its inception, the number one goal at the Finman Law Firm has been to focus on the needs of the individual client. We put you first. We understand the stress involved in being part of the legal process and we make it our mission to get you through it safely. The attorneys at The Finman Law Firm have extensive experience in advising and representing individuals and businesses, and have...
(832) 377-6322 10101 Fondren RD
Suite 575
 Houston, TX 77096
Shannon Quadros
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Houston, TX Real Estate Law Lawyer. 6 years experience
(713) 588-4344 5100 Westheimer, 2nd Floor
 Houston, TX 77056
Real Estate and Construction
University of Houston - Main Campus
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My practice includes all aspects of commercial and residential construction, including office buildings, high rise buildings and single-family residences. I have extensive business experience in real estate transactions and development, have worked with owners, developers, landlords and tenants in all areas of real estate acquisition, financing, development, leasing and sale. I also have significant experience addressing HOA disputes. My project involvement includes several multi-family buildings and condominiums in the greater Houston area. Although my practice is focused on the area of construction and real estate development issues, I have handled a wide range of litigation matters as...
Tuan 'Steven' Pham
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Houston, TX Real Estate Law Lawyer. 11 years experience
(713) 517-6645 2500 Wilcrest Dr., Ste. 300
 Houston, TX 77042
Real Estate, Business, Divorce and Immigration
Thomas Jefferson School of Law
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Steven Tuan Pham has practiced law in the area of business transaction and commercial litigation, immigration and naturalization law, real estate law, landlord tenant law, and divorce. Specifically, Mr. Pham has extensive experience in the areas of immigration and naturalization law, including having the opportunity to travel to Pakistan to assist in providing US. Immigration Seminars and Consultations. In addition, in 2007, Mr. Pham participated in several high-level discussions with various non-profit organizations and the USCIS in the Houston District Office and in Washington D.C., and effectively advocated for changes regarding immigration and naturalization issues, such as N-648 Medical...
Mr. Richard L Spencer
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Houston, TX Real Estate Law Lawyer. 36 years experience
(713) 403-4224 9 Greenway Plaza
Suite 500
 Houston, TX 77046
Real Estate and Business
University of Houston - Main Campus
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Represents a wide range of: commercial and residential owners, developers and lenders in loans, construction matters, workouts, foreclosures; title issues, lot sales, utilities, platting, development, and zoning issues; Central Appraisal District in ad-valorem tax collection cases; landlords and tenants in leasing matters; Businesses and individuals in commercial trans-actions, complex financings, securities fraud, corporate matters, stock and asset acquisitions.
Edward J. Kazaleh
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Houston, TX Real Estate Law Lawyer. 18 years experience
(713) 659-1000 The Williams Tower - Galleria
2800 Post Oak Blvd. #4100
 Houston, TX 77056
Free ConsultationReal Estate, Arbitration & Mediation, Broker Fraud and Construction
South Texas College of Law
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EDWARD J. KAZALEH is an Attorney, Mediator and Arbitrator who offers tremendous business, legal and real world expertise to his clients. KAZALEH & ASSOCIATES, LLP provides Legal Representation of BUSINESSES and INDIVIDUALS for REAL ESTATE, COMMERCIAL, PERSONAL INJURY, LITIGATION, CONSTRUCTION, OIL & GAS, PIPELINE, INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY and certain IMMIGRATION LEGAL MATTERS. Our Clients are in the United States and International. GO TO OUR WEB SITE: www.BizLaw.Pro Our particular strengths are: CONSTRUCTION DISPUTES AND DEFECT LAW & ARBITRATION- REAL ESTATE & PROPERTY LAW - COMMERCIAL & BUSINESS LAW - INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY, TRADEMARKS & PATENTS...
Dr. Richard Waites
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Houston, TX Real Estate Law Attorney. 35 years experience
(877) 621-1098 Principal Office
12 E Greenway Plaza, Suite 1100
 Houston, TX 77046
Real Estate, Antitrust, Business and Communications
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Robert Leroy Woods
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Houston, TX Real Estate Law Attorney. 13 years experience
(713) 651-1115 2016 Main Street, Ste. 111
 Houston, TX 77002
Real Estate, Appeals, Business and Consumer
South Texas College Of Law
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Featured in the June 2008 issue of H Texas Magazine, Attorney Robert L. Woods has earned the respect of the Houston community. After retiring as a Lieutenant from the Houston Police Department, he founded Woods Law Firm, P.C.,, a professional corporation committed to providing experienced investigation and aggressive representation. A graduate of the prestigious FBI National Academy, he holds a degree in criminal justice from Sam Houston University and a law degree from South Texas College of Law. He is licensed to practice law in all county and district courts of Texas, the Texas Court of Appeals, the Texas Supreme Court...
John Havins
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Houston, TX Real Estate Law Attorney. 35 years experience
(713) 650-3600 2211 Norfolk St
Suite 525
 Houston, TX 77098
Real Estate, Business, Insurance Claims and Insurance Defense
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I regularly represent business partners who are embroiled in shareholder and partner disputes. I also represent clients regarding the enforceability of non-solicitation, confidentiality, and non-compete provisions found in employment contracts and purchase/sale agreements. I represent a broad spectrum of clients found in the oil and gas, financial services, real estate sales and services, lending, commercial freight forwarding, commercial manufacturing and distribution, telecommunications, insurance, and construction industries. Specialties Shareholder and partner disputes; enforceability of non-solicitation, confidentiality, and non-compete provisions, breach of commercial contracts. Represents clients in the following industries: Oil and gas, real estate sales and services, lending, commercial freight...
Paula Maria Miller
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Houston, TX Real Estate Law Attorney. 13 years experience
(281) 850-7821 P.O. BOX 981013
 Houston, TX 77098
Real Estate, Criminal, DWI and Divorce
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Eric R. Little
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Bacliff, TX Real Estate Law Lawyer. 15 years experience
(888) 404-0777 219 Texas Ave.
 Bacliff, TX 77518
Free ConsultationReal Estate, Criminal, Divorce and Family
University of Texas - Austin
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An experienced trial attorney, primarily focused on criminal defense, child custody, divorce, real estate and business matters. My client selection criteria are based on merits as opposed to finances. I believe that, in decades past, citizens had greater access to representation in the courts, but that, due to changes in the profession and the economy, access to justice has become a problem for many. I try to address that problem by keeping my practice small, focused, selective, and project-based instead of volume-based. It works very well. I have also learned that maintaining credibility inside and outside the courtroom is not...
Kevin M. Koel
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Houston, TX Real Estate Law Attorney. 11 years experience
(713) 652-4068 6363 Woodway
Ste. 1100
 Houston, TX 77057
Free ConsultationReal Estate, Energy, Estate Planning and Probate
New York Law School
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Shelly M. Davis
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Houston, TX Real Estate Law Lawyer. 12 years experience
(713) 349-9299 2630 Fountain View Dr #100
 Houston, TX 77057
Free ConsultationReal Estate, Bankruptcy, Divorce and Employment
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Daniel W. Jackson
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Houston, TX Real Estate Law Attorney. 21 years experience
(713) 522-4435 3900 Essex Lane, Ste. 1116
 Houston, TX 77027
Free ConsultationReal Estate, Business, Employment and Insurance Claims
South Texas College Of Law
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Joseph Tan Tung
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Sugar Land, TX Real Estate Law Attorney. 15 years experience
Sugar Land, TX 77478
Real Estate, Business, Employment and Landlord Tenant
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Joseph Tung brings nearly 20 years of business and legal experience to the table that began with investment banking and continued through an appellate judicial clerkship, a regional and national law firm, and a global oilfield services company. In 2009, Joseph started a full-service private practice offering general counsel services for a variety of businesses and investors. His practice areas included corporate, transactional, employment, litigation, intellectual property, mergers, acquisition, and real estate law. By 2016, Tung Law Firm, PLLC now represents a diverse range of clients in many industries ranging from information technology, construction, oil and...
(832) 390-2237 2800 Post Oak Blvd
Suite 4100
 Houston, TX 77056
Thad T Davis
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Houston, TX Real Estate Law Attorney. 12 years experience
(713) 529-2727 820 Richmond Avenue, Suite B
 Houston, TX 77006
Free ConsultationReal Estate, Construction and Probate
South Texas College Of Law
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Martin C. Law
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Stafford, TX Real Estate Law Attorney.
(713) 893-0564 10701 Corporate Drive
Suite 390
 Stafford, TX 77477
Free ConsultationReal Estate, Arbitration & Mediation, Construction and Landlord Tenant
South Texas College of Law
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Martin C. Law is an associate in the litigation section of Patout & Shaw, PLLC. His primary practice areas are arbitration, mediation, oil and gas, commercial law, real estate litigation and development, construction law, and consumer transactions. While in law school, Mr. Law was awarded the Lawrence C. Hoff Jr. Memorial Scholarship and the Dean’s Scholar Award. Mr. Law actively participated in the school’s award winning advocacy program, which culminated in a first place finish at the 2013 FINRA/St. John’s Securities Dispute Resolution Competition. He was an active member in the Oil and Gas Law Society, the Environmental Law...
Derick Raydon Smith
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Stafford, TX Real Estate Law Attorney. 21 years experience
(281) 579-8099 4800 Sugar Grove Blvd
Suite 440
 Stafford, TX 77477
Real Estate, Criminal, Juvenile and Probate
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Travis Shaw
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Houston, TX Real Estate Law Attorney. 5 years experience
(713) 993-7626 3701 Kirby Drive
Suite 740
 Houston, TX 77098
Free ConsultationReal Estate, Arbitration & Mediation and Business
South Texas College of Law
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Fort Bend Attorney Travis L. Shaw is a killed litigator at Patout & Shaw, PLLC. He focuses his practice on construction, business, commercial, employment, and family law and can also help clients throughout the Houston, Texas area with devising and drafting their estate plans. Throughout his years in practice, he has gained a broad range of experience in a number of complex matters. He is dedicated to providing comprehensive legal solutions in order to protect your business, your assets, and your livelihood. To discuss your unique case, contact Patout & Shaw, PLLC today.
Ayesha Mutope-Johnson
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Houston, TX Real Estate Law Attorney. 31 years experience
(713) 529-9092 5445 Almeda Rd
 Houston, TX 77004
Real Estate, Civil Rights, Consumer and Divorce
Tulane University and Columbia University
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Ayesha Mutope-Johnson is the principal of the law office of Mutope-Johnson & Associates, PLLC in Houston, Texas where she has maintained her practice since 1994. Her practice is personalized and professional, retainer rates are reasonable and she prides herself on meeting and exceeding the client's expectations. Combining compassion, intelligence, skill and training, she meets the clients' needs where they are and is always willing to go the extra mile for her client.
Cris Rasco
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Texas City, TX Real Estate Law Attorney. 27 years experience
(409) 750-0436 2709 Texas Avenue
 Texas City, TX 77590
Real Estate, Business, Construction and Personal Injury
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Twenty five years trying cases in Texas. Simply put, I get results for my clients. www.rascolawfirm.com
David Walter Eckman
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HOUSTON, TX Real Estate Law Lawyer. 50 years experience
PO Box 540245
 HOUSTON, TX 77254
Real Estate
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Charles Michael
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Houston, TX Real Estate Law Lawyer. 51 years experience
(281) 488-5500 16874 Royal Crest Dr
 Houston, TX 77058
Real Estate, Divorce, Estate Planning and Family
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I am Board Certified in Family Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization. I am a founding member of the Texas Board of Legal Specialization, Family Law section. I am a member of the College of the State Bar of Texas. I am a former member of the State Bar of Texas Grievance Committee. I was selected as one of the top family law attorneys in Houston, Texas in the 2007 edition of H Texas magazine. I have been in the private practice of law in Houston, Texas since 1965. I am a...

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