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Ryan is a Trial Lawyer who’s recovered the largest verdicts and settlements in history for clients who were catastrophically injured, seriously burned, and tragically killed across Texas, Louisiana, New Mexico and the United States. His record-setting verdicts and settlements have received national media attention and distinguished Ryan as one of the top personal injury lawyers in the country. Since founding the firm, Zehl & Associates has repeatedly recovered the largest verdicts a...

Jessica Lara Schneider is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Family Law. Jessica Lara practices law in Houston, Texas Best Lawyers has recognized Jessica Lara Schneider since 2027. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Jessica Lara Schneider is held by other lawyers.

Anthony Marré embodies partnership and innovation, fostering growth and navigating the complexities of the real estate market with a visionary approach. Anthony sees himself not just as a part of his client’s team, but a part of their company and invested in their success. Regarding real estate deals, clients appreciate the skills he has honed from working with clients on both sides of the closing table. His experience in negotiating with some of the largest institutional compani...

James Richards is a trusted and experienced advocate and advisor for his clients with a focus on construction law and commercial litigation. James is Board Certified by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization in Construction Law and was selected to the Texas Rising Stars list in 2018, 2019, and 2020. James is also a Member in the State Bar College, serves as a Texas Bar Foundation Fellow, and was named to the Best Lawyers in America: Ones to Watch list for 2021. James has represented individu...

Your lawyer should know the courtroom (and, for many business disputes, full-blown arbitration hearing action) if you want to know the worth of your case. Yet many lawyers have little or no trial experience. I have that experience – in a diverse array of matters, including energy and technology, corporate fiduciary, securities, executive compensation, banking, and real estate. Nothing but trial work sharpens a lawyer’s professional judgment, handling of hard questions, or accounta...

Mike Baker began his practice in 1977 in Strong Pipkin’s Beaumont office. Over those years of practice, he handled or tried to conclusion all types of personal injury litigation: worker's compensation, vehicular collision, industrial, retail or commercial premises liability, railroad crossing accidents, FELA, Jones Act, general maritime and offshore rig accidents, and 42 USCA 1983 actions defending local governmental units involving civil rights violations, and/or work place discriminat...

Neal Sweeney is a partner in the Litigation Practice Group. He focuses his practice exclusively on construction law and government contracts. Drawing on his more than 30 years of experience with the construction industry, Neal counsels clients on major infrastructure and P3 projects such as transit, airports, highways, wastewater treatment, and tunnels. He is also involved in energy and industrial projects linked to clean technology and renewable sources, including hydro, solar, wind, geother...

Stephanie Koo Song is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Banking and Finance Law and Securitization and Structured Finance Law. Stephanie Koo practices law in Houston, Texas Best Lawyers has recognized Stephanie Koo Song since 2018. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Stephanie Koo Song is held by other lawyers.

Renesha N. Fountain is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Litigation and Controversy - Tax. Renesha N. practices law in Houston, Texas Best Lawyers has recognized Renesha N. Fountain since 2024. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Renesha N. Fountain is held by other lawyers.

Roger Aksamit serves as the Firm’s Houston Office Leader. In addition, he is a member of the Firm’s Strategic Lateral Hiring Committee and is involved with the Firm’s Diversity & Inclusion initiative. Roger specializes in energy and private equity taxation and counsels public, private equity, and closely held clients in mergers and acquisitions, financing, and joint venture transactions, as well as all other aspects of transactional tax matters and planning. He is Board ...