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What is your opinion regarding clients educating themselves on legal issues? I believe that one of my roles as an attorney is to educate my clients about their case. For clients to make decisions about their lives, they need to understand the legal issues in their lawsuits. They need to know what their rights are, what their options are, and what different things to expect both during the process of the lawsuit and as possible outcomes. It is my job to discuss these matters with my clients and to educate them.

Are you willing to review documents prepared by clients? If a client has prepared a document that they wish me to review, I will gladly do so. I often ask clients to keep information for me in written form so that I may review it and become more familiar with their issues and the facts of their case. Occasionally, I have clients who prepare correspondence, and they want my approval and comments before sending it. I consider it wise of my client to seek this kind of input. Now and then, I have someone who wishes to retain me simply to review and comment on a document. When this is an appropriate role, I will gladly do it.

Are you willing to coach clients who want to represent themselves? On occasion, I have coached clients who want to represent themselves. Part of my analysis in deciding whether to have this kind of relationship with a client is that client's ability to understand the legal issues and to remain rational and neutral in making decisions about the case.

Why did you decide to be a lawyer? I was looking for a career that required good communication skills, close contact with people, and an opportunity to make a difference in people's lives. I also wanted a career that would not be mundane or dull, and that would continually present a challenge. Family law certainly meets all of these criteria. It's never dull!

What work experience and education helps you be a better lawyer? My philosophy is that everything we do in life and everything that happens to us should serve to make us better people and that includes better at our careers. Probably the single thing that has impacted me most as a family lawyer is being a parent. It is not until one has a child that one can truly appreciate the bond and commitment that comes with parenthood. When I have a case that involves the relationship of a child and a parent, I am even more committed than I was before I had a child at making sure that my representation of my client serves to preserve and improve that parent-child relationship.

The second experience that has made me a better lawyer is my own personal experience as a client or party in a lawsuit. I recognize the need that I have had for good quality legal representation, and I know that my clients deserve the same kind of empathy, courtesy, and dedication that I was blessed to have when I needed it.

Why did you decide on your primary area of practice? I chose litigation because I love being in the courtroom. The mental competition is invigorating. The planning and strategizing is exciting. It's like a sparring match, only mental instead of physical. Being in trial has an intensity that can be addictive.

I chose family law because it gives me the opportunity to help people through difficult times. Also, each case is different from the others I've had, and each is just as important to the people living through them. In family law, no two days are alike and we are never bored.

I chose collaborative law as soon as it came to Texas, because I had long recognized that litigation is often harmful to families. Litigation is by its nature adversarial, and it is often difficult to keep cases from escalating in animosity. Collaborative law provides a structure for reaching agreements outside of litigation, even in very difficult cases. I have always been skilled at seeing all aspects of a situation, and I have an ability to understand differing perspectives. These skills coupled with an empathetic nature make me a natural at collaborative law.

What do you like best about your career? I like working with people. I like the continuing challenge. And I like the variety.

Tell us about your law firm: We are both very informal and highly professional. You may drop in to the office and find me in jeans and barefoot, but my work product is always top quality. We use first names, and we are both casual and courteous.

What are your strengths and style? Like many martial artists, I believe in seeking a peaceful route if it is appropriate or possible, but I'm not reluctant to use force when it is needed.

My best attribute is probably my ability to communicate - both in writing and orally. I am able to talk with people from all walks of life and I am an attentive listener.

I believe that everyone should be treated with courtesy and respect, an attitude that helps get things resolved. Even if we have to go into battle, I prefer to play clean and to take the high road in all matters. This style of dealing with the court and my opposing counsel has earned me a good reputation as an attorney with integrity, which in turn serves my clients well.

I prefer to prepare for hearings and trial, and I am not comfortable "winging it." My intention if we are in litigation is to win, and that is best done by hard work prior to any court appearance.

Personal Interests: My personal interests are my twelve year old daughter, martial arts, and rock climbing.

My daughter is imaginative and fun, always in action, and very loving.

I have been taking martial arts for about six years. I have achieved the rank of first degree black belt, which means that I am in the advanced class, the same class that has the amazing martial artists I've admired for so long. Part of what I love about martial arts is how positive it is - the values are of self-discipline, respect, courtesy, and honor. I think martial arts helps to keep me young because I am interacting with (and competing against) other martial artists who are much younger than me.

I started rock climbing in 1973 at the age of 15. I have been a member of the local climbing club, Texas Mountain Raiders, since 1994. I am their local trip coordinator and an officer for the club. I have always been happiest when I am out on a crag somewhere, feeling the sun on my back, listening to the breeze play through the leaves in the trees, and feeling the scaly scratchiness of the rock against the skin on my arms and legs as I inch upward, one crystal or flake or nub at a time. I recently married my climbing partner, so we explore the vertical world together frequently.

J. Reid Perry, Attorney at Law, has been providing legal representation services for over 10 years as a solo practitioner. Serving Northwest Houston/Harris County, Montgomery County and Waller County; Reid is dedicated to helping his neighbors find solutions to their legal matters, whether this includes informal or formal mediation, a collaborative approach, or litigation. Reid's number one goal is to provide high-quality affordable legal representation while treating all his clients with dignity and respect. Reid believes most of his clients are best served by finding collaborative solutions to their family law issues, but is willing and able to provide a more aggressive approach when necessary. Reid believes his clients hold the keys to the conflict, and will always do whatever it takes to help his clients get the best outcome possible.

I work directly with my clients to provide practical solutions to their legal challenges. I am one of the few attorneys in Montgomery County active in the field of Collaborative Divorce, providing an alternative for parents of young children to get divorced without destroying their relationship with their kids.

After graduating from Marshall High School in Marshall, Texas, Keith went on to his undergraduate studies at Texas A&M University in College Station where he graduated with a degree in Political Science in 2000. After receiving his degree from Texas A&M, Keith landed a position as a safety engineering consultant in Bryan, Texas.

Keith continued working in Bryan, TX until began studying law at South Texas College of Law in Houston in 2002. Shorty after he began working with George Wilhite as a law clerk. In November of 2005, after passing the Texas Bar Exam he became an associate with Wilhite & Associates Law Firm.

Less than two and a half years later, Keith became a shareholder in the firm, re-titling it to Wilhite & Lea, P.C.

Keith is an experienced civil litigation attorney with a strong background in family law, business litigation and incorporation, contract disputes, and personal injury.

He has conducted numerous bench trials first chair, managed jury trials second chair in state and federal court, and successfully appealed a small business contract dispute and a health care liability claim in the Houston appellate courts.

Areas of Practice

* Family Law
* Divorce Planning
* Marital Property Division
* Child Support
* Child Custody
* Visitation
* Prenuptial / Postmarital Agreements
* Adoption
* Family Law Enforcement

Associations and Memberships

* Doctor of Jurisprudence, South Texas College of Law, Houston, Texas, 2005
* Bachelor of Science, Political Science, Texas A&M University, College Station, Texas, 2000

Representing family law cases throughout Houston, Harris County, Texas, including the following towns and cities:
Alief, Atascocita, Barker, Barrett, Baytown, Bellaire, Clear Lake City, Deer Park, Friendswood, Galleria Area, Highlands, Hockley, Houston, Huffman, Hufsmith, Humble, Hunters Creek Village, Katy, Kingwood, Klein, La Porte, Missouri City, Morgan's Point, Nassau Bay, North Houston, Park Row, Pasadena, Seabrook, Sharpstown, South Houston, Southside Place, Spring, Spring Valley, Tomball, Waller, Websterand West University Place.

Siomara ("Sio") Ramirez Pitre is an experienced litigator with several years of experience both in the courtroom and in negotiating good and fair settlements for her clients.

Sio was born in Guatemala and immigrated to ths U.S. as a small child. She grew up in California, and attended college there. She attended law school in Houston, and is proud to call the Houston area home.

Sio handles all types of family law, including family-based immigration, child support, modifications of support and visitation, and domestic and international adoption.

Sio is fluent in Spanish.

Over twelve years of experience representing businesses and individuals in civil, criminal and probate matters. Experienced trial lawyer, aggressive representation, reasonable rates.

The practice philosophy at my office is to provide our clients with the highest quality legal advice and representation they deserve at a fair and reasonable price. We have handled cases ranging from the simplest, uncontested matter to litigation against some of Houston's largest law firms. I enjoy working with my clients to determine their best course of action and include them in each step of the process.

Call today to schedule your consultation - you will always meet with an attorney, not a paralegal. We have two locations for your convenience - Downtown Houston and Old Town Tomball. Don't delay - knowing your options is the first step to protecting your family and your rights.

We are a law firm located in Northwest Houston, off of F.M. 1960 West and Champion Forest Drive. Our firm is dedicated to all matters within the area of Family Law including: divorce, custody, separation, adoptions, child support, spousal support, domestic violence, enforcement of child support or visitation order, and grandparent rights. We represent clients in Harris County, Montgomery County, and all other surrounding areas. We are located in the Champions areas of Houston, and convenient to Tomball, Magnolia, Kingwood, The Woodlands.