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In January 2010, Graig J. Alvarez, along with longtime colleague Steve Fernelius, founded Fernelius Alvarez PLLC. Previously, Graig was a partner in the Houston office of Fulbright & Jaworski LLP from January 2007 to 2010 and an associate from 1997 to 2006. Prior to joining Fulbright & Jaworski, Graig was employed by Houston-based Cameron Corp., where he spent four years as a design engineer developing offshore oilfield equipment and two years as a project manager for international offshore oilfield projects.

Nick Morrow is an aggressive and relentless trial lawyer, committed to getting his clients results as quickly as possible. From growing up in a small town to succeeding at the highest levels of corporate law, Nick has a unique life experience. This helps him understand his clients’ needs, solve complicated problems, negotiate settlements with large and powerful companies, and connect with judges and juries. Most importantly, he is fiercely loyal to his clients. Nick is a fourth-generation Texan. He grew up in a middle class family in Sealy. He was brought up in a home that valued hard work,...

Hunter Craft graduated as the Casey Presidential Scholar from Baylor University with a B.B.A. in Finance, and earned his Doctor of Jurisprudence from Baylor University School of Law. He began his legal career in litigation defense of business and catastrophic injury disputes at Fulbright & Jaworski, L.L.P. (now Norton Rose Fulbright LLP). He then refocused his career to advocate for those harmed by others, joining Watts Law Firm, later becoming Watts Guerra Craft. In 2013, after nearly 14 years in the legal profession, he founded Craft Law Firm, P.C., and continues to represent victims of catastrophic injuries...

Graduating from The University of Texas School of Law was the start of my legal training. Prior to law school I worked at Hewlett Packard, and during law school I worked at Fulbright & Jaworski (now Norton Rose Fulbright) and Ogletree Deakins (formerly Ogeltree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart).

I have been licensed to practice law for 9 years and have been exclusively practicing criminal law in the central Texas (Travis, Williamson, and Hays counties) area for 8 years. Fast response time and accessibility are the strengths of my practice. I have no employees and am...

Marc Chafetz, Esq. is a prominent lawyer with over thirty years of experience. A graduate of the University of Virginia’s School of Law where he served as an Editor of the Virginia International Law Journal, Mr. Chafetz clerked for Federal District Judge Albert V. Bryan, Jr. Mr. Chafetz then joined the DC office of the large international law firm Fulbright & Jaworski, now Norton Rose Fulbright, where he engaged in complex litigation, including class action, and white collar criminal defense work. Subsequently, he joined the SEC’s Division of Enforcement. While there, he was involved in many prominent cases, including the...

Robert Painter is a medical malpractice attorney. As a former hospital administrator, he focuses on getting justice for patients and family members who’ve experienced life-changing injuries or wrongful death because of medical malpractice. Robert has always been interested in health care. He started his graduate education in medical school and was awarded a full scholarship from the U.S. Army. Midway through medical school, he worried about the direction of health care in America and decided that he could have a more positive impact for patient safety in health law. Before enrolling at Baylor Law School, though, it was time to repay...

Attorney John Daspit provides high-quality legal representation for personal injury lawsuits and claims in Houston, Texas. John Daspit attended the University of Texas at Austin, where he earned a Bachelor’s and Master’s degree in Accounting. After graduation, John decided to pursue a law degree at the University of Houston. Before starting Daspit Law Firm, where he serves accident victims, John worked at one of the most prominent law firms in Texas, Fulbright & Jaworski. In the past, Attorney Daspit worked as a defense lawyer, where he learned the ins and outs of legal defense techniques. Today, he uses this...

Glenn W. Cunningham is an experienced trial lawyer with the legal expertise and the personal passion needed to help injured victims and families secure justice. Mr. Cunningham began his legal career in 1990 with the internationally renowned law firm of Fulbright & Jaworski, L.L.P., in Houston, Texas. In 2004, Glenn formed the Law Offices of Glenn W. Cunningham, in San Antonio, where his mission to make a difference continues. Today, Glenn continues to focus the majority of his practice on cases of medical malpractice and nursing home abuse or neglect in Bexar County and statewide. Over the years, Mr. Cunningham has...

Marissa Maggio is dedicated to advocating for individuals who have suffered injuries. With over 25 years of legal experience and Board Certification in personal injury trial law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization, she is a strong advocate for those injured due to others' negligence. Marissa vigorously represents clients against large insurance companies and corporations, both in state and federal courts. Her practice focuses on cases involving severe injuries from workplace accidents, trucking, motorcycle, and bicycle collisions, as well as defective products. Before entering personal injury law, she gained expertise in Environmental Law and Intellectual Property while working at...

Eileen M. Marsh has been practicing commercial and real estate litigation for over 25 years. She was formerly with Fulbright & Jaworski in New York City before co-founding Eisbrouch & Marsh, LLC in 1995. Ms. Marsh represents individuals and corporations in residential and commercial real estate. Her extensive experience includes the negotiation, structuring, documentation of acquisitions, title, leasing, construction and management contracts, formation and organization of real estate entities, tax deferred exchanges and financing.

Graduated Columbia College 1973 and Columbia Law School 1976. Currently, partner at Gutierrez, Preciado & House, LLP. Previously, associate at Cravath, Swaine & Moore, of counsel to Fulbright & Jaworski (Los Angeles office). Practice devoted to defending and counseling employers in southern California. Member of ABOTA. Over 25 jury trials.

Attorney Marissa Maggio Gonzales is an attorney in the Law Office of Marissa Maggio Gonzales, located in Austin, Texas. The focus of her legal practice is personal injury law, representing clients who have been injured in motor vehicle accidents. Prior to practicing in personal injury law, Marissa worked as an attorney with the international law firm of Fulbright & Jaworski. There she developed knowledge and proficiency in the practice of Environmental Law and Intellectual Property. She has worked on national litigation proceedings pertaining to the defense of the Alka-Seltzer Plus line of products for Bayer Corporation, as well as cases involving...

Brian Beckom moved around a bit growing up due to his father being in the air force, but now he calls Houston, Texas home and is a proud sixth generation Texan. His father is his hero, raising him and his younger brother by himself after his moms death at 10 years old. Thanks to his dad's dedication he was able to attend Texas A & M for Computer Science and there walked onto the basketball team. While a student he also participated in the Corps of Cadets and a Ross Volunteer which is an student organization that serves as the...

International intellectual property (IP) law practice including but not limited to biotechnology issues; client counseling on US and international patenting strategies; licensing and other agreements; and evaluations and opinions of patents. Areas of practice concentration include biotechnology, pharmaceuticals (including biologics and FDA-related issues), and alternative energy (including but not limited to biotechnological aspects of alternative energy). Practice also includes representing technology companies in all IP related aspects, including representing companies from the start-up stages of protecting IP and evaluating relevant technologies’ patent landscapes, to commercializing (e.g., licensing) IP and enforcing IP rights. Practice offers premium legal services (15 years of...

In January 2010, Steve Fernelius founded Fernelius Alvarez PLLC. Steve is a managing member of the firm which is now named Fernelius Simon PLLC. Previously, Steve was a partner in the Houston office of Fulbright & Jaworski LLP—from January 2001 to 2010 and an associate from 1991 to 2001. Steve Fernelius has extensive experience in the development and trial of mass-tort litigation and other high-profile cases. Given the size and complexity of the matters in which Steve has been involved, he has developed considerable skill in managing large teams of legal professionals, often including multiple law firms, in...

Joel Simon is a member in Fernelius Simon PLLC and has been with the firm since its inception. Previously, Joel was a senior associate in the litigation department at Fulbright & Jaworski LLP from 2004 to 2010. In his career, Joel has achieved numerous trial and appellate court victories for plaintiffs and defendants in state and federal court. At his former firm, Joel was routinely selected to serve as the only associate on multiple trial teams, including the teams that handled three jury trials arising out of one of the largest refinery explosions on the Gulf...

Kara Philbin joined Fernelius Simon PLLC in July 2011. Previously, Kara was an associate in the litigation department at Fulbright & Jaworski LLP and also worked as in-house anti-corruption counsel for a major EPC company under a corporate monitor. After graduating from law school with high honors, Kara collected varied litigation experience. She has substantial experience in all phases of litigation, including discovery, taking and defending fact witness and expert depositions, motion practice, settlement, trial and arbitration. Kara represents clients in both plaintiff and defense matters. She works with expert witnesses in a variety of fields. She is...

Lance Bremer joined Fernelius Simon PLLC in January 2013. Lance practiced in the litigation department at Fulbright & Jaworski LLP from 1998 to 2013. His practice encompasses a wide range of commercial litigation, including oil and gas disputes, toxic tort cases, securities issues, environmental nuisance suits, product liability suits and breach of contract cases. Lance has significant experience handling all aspects of litigation and arbitration, including important pretrial matters such as electronic and paper discovery, fact and expert discovery and motions for summary judgment. Lance has represented numerous clients in state and federal courts and in domestic...