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Omar Leal is a member of the firm’s Estate Planning and Probate Group. His practice focuses on estate planning, asset protection planning, probate, guardianship and trust administration. He regularly assists and advises clients concerning wealth preservation issues, including estate and gift tax planning, asset protection, incapacity planning and business succession. His work includes substantive contested estate, trust, and guardianship matters, including community and separate propert...

Kenton McDonald concentrates on solving federal tax planning problems that arise in business transactions, and on advising clients in matters involving their interaction with the Internal Revenue Service, including their tax return reporting positions, in audits and in appeals proceedings. EDUCATION Board Certified, Tax Law, Texas Board of Legal Specialization, since 1983 B.A. Southern Methodist University, 1974 — With Highest Honors J.D. Southern Methodist University, 1977 — Boar...

Ray Thomas is a trial attorney with Ray Thomas PC in McAllen, Texas, representing clients in Commercial Litigation and Personal Injury Litigation for plaintiffs. His practice focuses on resolving complex disputes through litigation and trial advocacy in state and federal courts. Ray Thomas has been nominated and selected by his peers for numerous professional distinctions throughout his career. He holds an AV-Preeminent rating from Martindale-Hubbell, a peer review rating that reflects evalua...

Chris Pinedo has represented individuals who have suffered serious injuries for over twenty years. Originally from Houston, Texas, he received a Bachelor’s in Business Administration from the University of Steubenville, in Steubenville, Ohio in 1983. He received the Regis Stafford Award for excellence in Business Administration from the University of Steubenville which is given to the most outstanding student in Business Administration. In 1988, he received his Juris Doctorate from the ...

Joseph Barrientos has extensive experience in product liability, negligence, premises, automotive and heavy truck cases involving catastrophic injury and death. He has fought for justice against powerful companies, including Zachry Construction, Duke Energy, Kenworth, Ford, General Motors, Firestone, Michelin, Sears, Union Pacific Railroad and many others. Prior to joining the firm, Mr. Barrientos was a felony prosecutor with the Travis County DA’s Office and chief prosecuting attorney ...

Michael G. Terry is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants and Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs. Michael G., who practices law in Corpus Christi, Texas, has been recognized since 1993. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Michael G. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Roberto L. Ramirez is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs and Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs. Roberto L., who practices law in McAllen, Texas, has been recognized since 2016. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Roberto L. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Mike Stukenberg assists clients in preparing and developing their estate plans and structuring their family businesses. He also represents clients in income and estate tax audits and probate and trust matters. Mike’s clients include companies and individuals involved in ranching and farming, oil and gas exploration and development, banking, real estate, construction and retailing. EDUCATION B.A., Princeton University, 1973 J.D., Vanderbilt University, 1976 – Executive Editor, Vand...

Omar Ochoa is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs. Omar, who practices law in McAllen, Texas, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Omar is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Scott Sherman practices in the areas of estate planning, probate and trust law. EDUCATION B.A., Dartmouth College, 1973 J.D., Southern Methodist University, 1977 — Member, Phi Delta Phi Board Certified, Estate Planning and Probate Law, Texas Board of Legal Specialization, since 1983 PROFESSIONAL AV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell Listed in The Best Lawyers in America®for Litigation Trusts & Estates and Trusts & Estates Admitted to practice before the Supreme Court of Texas, the Un...