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Thomas J. Henry is a renowned trial attorney who has been practicing law for over 20 years. He has represented countless victims of catastrophic trucking and auto accidents, on the job accidents, medical malpractice claims and many other claims across the United States. Mr. Henry has devoted his entire career to fighting passionately for his clients.

In addition to practicing law, Mr. Henry has also been an educator to many of his peers on how to become aggressive trial lawyers and how to handle various types of cases. Mr. Henry is a frequent speaker for bar and other trade and professional organizations which include attorneys who are board certified and non-certified. Some topics he has spoken on include different areas of personal injury, litigation, and expert issues. Recently, he has given lectures regarding medical malpractice and illegal solicitation.

Mr. Thomas J. Henry has made it his duty to represent each and every client with aggressiveness and dedication. His goal is not only to fight the battle, but conquer. His unrelenting diligence, discipline, and perseverance will continue to result in success for his clients.

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 by only 5% those practicing law in Texas for many years. I was also voted one of Houston's Top Lawyers for the People by H Texas magazine for multiple years.

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.

Pablo attended the University of Texas at Austin for his undergraduate work where he received his Bachelor of Arts in Latin American Studies and Government. He later went on to study with some of the top legal scholars in the country at the University of Texas School of Law, where he received his Doctorate of Jurisprudence. During his legal studies, Pablo took advantage of the exemplary clinical education at UT Law, working with the Transnational Worker Rights Clinic representing low-income transnational migrant workers in cases to recover unpaid wages, and the Community Development Clinic where he represented nonprofit organizations and individuals involved in community development. Pablo also clerked for the in-house counsel to the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe where he worked on cases dealing with sovereign immunity, land and distribution rights, which culminated nearly a decade of work addressing social issues and needs of the tribal community.

Today Pablo runs the Nossa Law Office where he continues to represent families, students, workers and investors from around the world.

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.

Robert Z. Cashman provides nationwide legal representation for patent litigation matters on a contingency fee basis. He is licensed to practice law in Texas, in New York, and before the US Patent & Trademark Office. Robert is the owner of the Cashman Law Firm, PLLC which helps individuals and small businesses create their business, establish and protect their inventions, and preserve their assets against forclosure and if necessary, bankruptcy.

My law practice is 100% devoted to the area of litigation. My litigation practice is primarily focused in the areas of criminal defense and consumer litigation. I am dedicated to aggressively defending the rights of those individuals that have been charged with a criminal felony or misdemeanor such as DWI, DUI, traffic tickets, and/or drug charges. Besides DWI & criminal defense, I also provide legal representation to consumers or businesses seeking legal services in areas of consumer law and commercial litigation. Often times, consumers are the victims of abusive, deceptive or fraudulent trade practices by creditors, debt collectors, and/or businesses. I advocate on behalf of consumers to help ensure that consumers' rights are protected and enforced. I practice primarily in the Houston metro area, including Brazoria, Fort Bend, Galveston, Harris, Montgomery, and the other surrounding counties, however I am able to handle consumer law and criminal law matters throughout the State of Texas. I am committed to providing clients quality, yet compassionate legal representation during the most difficult and stressful time in their lives. Clients trust me to aggressively protect the most important things in their lives, such as, their livelihood, their reputation, their property, their loved ones, and their peace of mind. My criminal defense and consumer litigation practice includes representing individuals and/or businesses seeking legal representation in the following areas:

CRIMINAL LAW
Class A, B, and/or C Misdemeanors
DWI/DUI Defense
Public Intoxication
Driving While License Invalid/Suspended (DWLI/DWLS)
Possession of Marijuana
Drug Crimes
Felonies
Burglary
Robbery
Unlawful Carry of Weapon(s)
Assaults
Theft
Criminal Trespass
Disorderly Conduct
Bad Check Cases
Traffic Tickets
Administrative License Revocation Hearings (ALR)

CONSUMER LAW & COMMERCIAL LITIGATION
Deceptive Trade Practice "DTPA" Claims
Unfair Debt Collection Violations (FDCPA & TDCA)
Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) Violatons
Truth in Lending Act (TILA) Violations
Consumer Fraud
Credit Card Collections Defense
Bad Faith Insurance Claims/Stowers Doctrine Claims
Insurance Coverage Disputes
Breach of Contract Claims
Breach of Warranty Claims
Landlord-Tenant Disputes
Business Torts
Employment Discrimination
Unpaid Overtime Wage Disputes


Litigation Percentage:
100% of practice Devoted to Litigation

Ms. Burke is a fourth-generation Houstonian. She practices personal injury plaintiffs litigation, but handles contract issues as well, including long term disability benefit denial cases and other insurance denials.

As the Director of Legal Publications for Internet LAVA, LLC, a full service web design and internet marketing firm for legal professionals, I have the unique position where I am able to write legal content in full compliance with state bar rules for our clients, create press releases on topics that affect our clients, and develop article ideas that are relevant to the legal community.

The Internet LAVA team works together to provide the following services to our clients:

Internet Marketing for Attorneys -
Legal marketing on the internet gives attorneys and law firms a unique way to market their firm by focusing on particular practice areas, clients and cases; providing links to niche interior pages of their website; providing outbound links to other websites dealing in matters the attorney wants their practice to focus on; providing prospective clients easy access to specific geographical information for the attorney's firm; and developing original content that helps the law firm's website rank higher on internet search engines.

Attorney Website Design -
Internet LAVA's design techniques provide our clients with original, professional and innovative web page layouts. Our designs give attorneys and law firms a way to create a noticeable and original logo, a particular brand image and identity associated with the firm, and professional public recognition for the law firm.

Original Web Legal Content -
Our legal content is unique to each client and the jurisdiction they practice in. We focus on the legal rules, statutes and laws of each state, and incorporate this information into content that is based on the unique needs and desires of each of our clients. Internet LAVA's content is rich in keywords to encourage search engine optimization in each of our client's particular jurisdictions.

Search Engine Optimization for Attorneys -
At Internet LAVA, we develop numerous pages for each of our attorneys' websites, create keyword-rich and individualized content for these pages, constantly update and add pages to each of our clients' websites, and continuously add various internal links and develop authoritative backlinks for our clients to ensure our attorney and law firm pages rank #1 when searched for on the internet.

Social Media Marketing for Lawyers -
We create social media profiles for each of our attorneys' websites on accounts such as Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn and Lawlink to enhance their online presence and develop different avenues to reach local consumers on specific legal topics.

Legal Blogs, Online Press Releases and Online Articles -
We help our legal clients reach their maximum online presence and provide a different avenue to create informative content in areas they desire to practice by creating legal blogs, press releases and online legal articles.

Compliance with State Bar Rules -
The American Bar Association and almost every jurisdiction in the United States have rules attorneys regulating website design and advertising. Most states now consider legal websites as an advertising tool, and require lawyers to follow the rules of ethical and professional conduct in that state. Although every jurisdiction has different laws, we make the effort to inform each of our clients of the bar rules in their jurisdiction and make sure their websites are in compliance with the state bar rules for attorney marketing online.

Specific Practice Area Marketing -
We provide online marketing for our clients in all areas of the law, including general criminal defense marketing, personal injury marketing, internet advertising for family law, and niche marketing for areas like DUI/DWI marketing, marijuana possession marketing, and medical malpractice marketing. We create pages tailored to the areas each of our clients desires to focus on.

We provide attorney and law firm marketing and advertising websites in all legal areas and can be reached at 1-800-292-LAVA. The following list includes a few practice areas we develop custom websites and internet marketing campaigns for:

Robert Painter is a trial lawyer who founded Painter Law Firm PLLC in 2005. He has significant litigation experience in the areas of brain injuries, medical malpractice, serious personal injuries, and commercial disputes. Mr. Painter devotes his practice to catastrophic injury and death cases, and business litigation.

Mr. Painter was previously associated with Houston's largest law firm, Fulbright & Jaworski, LLP, where he represented hospital systems, hospitals, and health care providers. Based on this experience he knows how defendants evaluate and defend cases, and he applies that knowledge as a tool to help his clients seek justice.

Prior to law school, Mr. Painter served as a U.S. Army officer. He completed the Officer Basic Course at Fort Sam Houston, Texas, and then was stationed at Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri, for two years as a hospital administrator. Mr. Painter's medical school and hospital administration experience equipped him with unique insights that aid in his aggressive prosecution of medical malpractice cases for his clients.

Mr. Painter lives in Houston with his wife (and law partner), Taunya, and their four children, Katherine, Theodore, Oliver, and Hazel.

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.

Areas of Practice:
* Houston Real Estate Law
* Mexican Real Estate and Business Law
* Houston Business/Corporate Law
* U.S. Investor Visas
* Environmental Commodity Transactional Law
* Houston Personal Injury Law

I have handled maritime injury cases for over two decades. I have tried injury cases in courtrooms throughout the United States under the Jones Act, General Maritime Law and seaman’s wage claim law, as well as general personal injury cases. I am an expert on maritime piracy cases and Longshore claims. We accept cases on referral.

Kamal Law Firm, PLLC is a General Practice Law Firm serving Houston and surrounding cities including but not limited to Sugarland,Humble, Spring, Kingwood,wharton, Richmond, Rosenberg,Woodlands etc. Kamal Law Firm emphasizes on family law(divorces,custody,child support,adoptions,name changes), immigration, business formation, tax matters,bankruptcy. We have two office locations one in SW Houston and second in North Houston.

Mr. Brashear's legal career began with a tour aboard the U.S.S. Philippine Sea (CG58). While aboard this U.S. Naval vessel, he defended the United States while visiting and taking in the cultural values of many other countries such as Poland, Lithuania, Sweden, Germany, Spain, Italy and Greece. Mr. Brashear had the pleasure of working with the Navy Legal Service Office Southeast Jacksonville, Florida; where he processed claim under the Federal Tort Claims Act. While in Jacksonville, he was also stationed with the Trial Service Office Southeast where he was an elite member of their prosecution team. This prosecution team handled a myriad of cases including murder, rape, drug related crimes, embezzlement, felony and misdemeanors. Mr. Brashear went on to also serve three years with the criminal defense and legal assistance teams at Naval Legal Service Office Central in Gulfport, Mississippi. While stationed in Gulfport, Mr. Brashear handled a wide variety of matters to include but not limited to: criminal defense, general civil matters, estate planning, will drafting, constitutional law issues, contract drafting, and personal injury matters.

Mr. Brashear was raised on the west side of Houston, Texas and graduated from Katy High School where he was an exceptional athlete. Since his tour in the United States Navy and completing his education, Mr. Brashear has moved back to the area and began a private practice. When Jeffrey is not working hard for his clients, you might find him out on a baseball field with his children, playing his guitar, or even fishing in Galveston Bay.

Mr. Brashear is currently licensed to practice law by the Supreme Court of Texas. He is a member in good standing with the American Bar Association, The State Bar of Texas, The Texas Young Lawyers Association, The Houston Bar Association, The Houston Young Lawyers Association, and the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers. Mr. Brashear's practice areas include: criminal defense, family, personal injury, civil, business, real estate, construction, corporate and commercial law.

Karen handles complex insurance coverage, defense and subrogation cases in state and federal trial and appeal courts. Her practice focuses on energy and marine claims, and includes professional liability, commercial property, builder's risk and general liability disputes.

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 construction defect litigation. Specifically, Mr. Pham has extensive experience in the areas of immigration and naturalization law, especially in E-2 Treaty Investment Visas, L-1 Intra-company Transfers, EB-1 and EB-2 Employment-based immigrant petitions, Family-based petitions, Adjustment of Status (Green Card Applications), Naturalization, Appealing Denials and Motions to Reopen, Immigration Removal Defense, Asylum Applications, and Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA).). In 2006, Mr. Pham had 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 Disability Waiver reforms and N-648 and Cultural Sensitivity Trainings.

While in law school, Mr. Pham had the opportunity to clerk with the San Diego County Office of the Public Defenders and had assisted numerous clients, including obtaining dismissals, of drugs charges, burglary, and thefts. Further, Mr. Pham worked with various immigration law firms and assisted clients in resolving complicated immigration matters in the immigration courts as well as with the Board of Immigration Appeals.

Mr. Pham graduated from the University of Texas at Austin with a Bachelor of Arts degree, with a psychology major and a business administration minor in 1997. Subsequent to his graduation, Mr. Pham worked as a business and human recourse consultant for Dell Computer, Online Staffing, Inc., Insource Group, Inc., and Kforce Professional Staffing, Inc. As a business consultant, Mr. Pham successfully managed, recruited, and maintained relationships with executives, hiring managers, and maintained accounts in aggregate of $500,000. In 2002, Mr. Pham attended Thomas Jefferson School of Law in San Diego. Mr. Pham graduated from law school in May of 2005 and passed the TX bar in November of 2005.