1. John L. Verner
Title: Of Counsel
Law School: University of Texas School of Law, J.D., with honors, 1976
College: University of Texas at Austin, B.A., Plan II, with honors, 1973
Admitted: University of Texas School of Law, J.D., with honors, 1976
Practice Area: Alternative Dispute Resolution; Commercial Litigation; White Collar Defense & Corporate Investigations
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2. Melissa Gutierrez
Title: Associate
Law School: University of Houston Law Center, J.D., 2013
College: Texas A & M University, B.B.A., Finance, Marketing, 2010
Admitted: University of Houston Law Center, J.D., 2013
Practice Area: Commercial Litigation
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3. Kyle A. Ferachi
Title: Member
Law School: Louisiana State University Paul M. Hebert Law Center, J.D., 2001 Phi Delta Phi
College: Louisiana Tech University, B.A., cum laude, 1998
Admitted: Louisiana State University Paul M. Hebert Law Center, J.D., 2001 Phi Delta Phi
Practice Area: Admiralty & Maritime; Admiralty & Maritime Litigation; Appellate; Commercial Litigation; Insurance Defense and Coverage; Labor and Employment; Employment Litigation and Arbitration
Membership: •Texas Bar Association

4. Andy Cao
Title: Member
Law School: University of Houston Law Center, J.D., 2001
College: University of St. Thomas, Houston, B.A., cum laude, 1998
Admitted: University of Houston Law Center, J.D., 2001
Practice Area: Commercial Litigation, Intellectual Property, Patent Infringement
Membership: Bar Fellowship: 2012

5. Kimberly M. James
Title: Of Counsel
Law School: Texas Southern University, J.D., with honors, 1995 Law Review
College: Texas Southern University, B.A., Political Science, 1991
Admitted: Texas Southern University, J.D., with honors, 1995 Law Review
Practice Area: Corporate; Labor and Employment; Contingent Workers; Employee Benefits and Tax Issues; Employee Handbooks, Policies and Agreements; Employment Litigation and Arbitration; Labor and Employment Administrative Agencies; Real Estate
Membership: •National Employment Law Committee

6. Stephanie Laird Tolson
Title: Of Counsel
Law School: Texas Tech University School of Law, J.D., 1991
College: Texas Tech University, B.A., 1988
Admitted: Texas Tech University School of Law, J.D., 1991
Practice Area: Appellate; Bankruptcy, Reorganization & Creditors' Rights; Commercial Litigation; Construction; Insurance Defense and Coverage; Toxic Torts
Membership: •Women's Business Enterprise Alliance, Member of the Board of Directors

7. S. David Smith
Title: Member
Law School: Southern Methodist University Dedman School of Law, J.D., 1987 Law Review
College: Georgetown University, B.S., 1984
Admitted: Southern Methodist University Dedman School of Law, J.D., 1987 Law Review
Practice Area: Commercial Litigation; Consumer Financial Services Litigation
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8. R. Andrew Patty, II
Title: Member
Law School: University of North Carolina School of Law, J.D., 1990
College: Tulane University, B.A., Classics, 1987; Tulane University, B.S., Biochemistry, 1987
Admitted: University of North Carolina School of Law, J.D., 1990
Practice Area: Business; Intellectual Property; Litigation; Intellectual Property Litigation
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9. Tamecia Glover Harris
Title: Associate
Law School: University of Houston Law Center, J.D., 2012
College: University of Houston, B.S., 2009; University of Houston Bauer College of Business, M.B.A., 2012
Admitted: University of Houston Law Center, J.D., 2012
Practice Area: Corporate; Labor and Employment; Contingent Workers; Employee Benefits and Tax Issues; Employee Handbooks, Policies and Agreements; Employment Litigation and Arbitration; Labor and Employment Administrative Agencies; Real Estate
Membership: •University of Houston Alumni Association

10. Jeffrey R. Seewald
Title: Member
Law School: University of Texas, B.C.L., 1985; Southern Methodist University Dedman School of Law, J.D., 1990
College:
Admitted: University of Texas, B.C.L., 1985; Southern Methodist University Dedman School of Law, J.D., 1990
Practice Area: Class Action Defense; Commercial Litigation; Motor Vehicle Franchise Law
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11. Matt D. Manning
Title: Associate
Law School: St. Mary's University School of Law, J.D., 2009
College: University of Houston, B.A., Political Science, 2006
Admitted: St. Mary's University School of Law, J.D., 2009
Practice Area: Bankruptcy, Reorganization & Creditors' Rights; Commercial Litigation; Consumer Financial Services Litigation; Real Estate
Membership: •State Bar of Texas

12. Courtney L. Ebeier
Title: Associate
Law School: South Texas College of Law, J.D., 2007
College: University of Texas at Austin, B.A., Journalism, Public Relations, 1997
Admitted: South Texas College of Law, J.D., 2007
Practice Area: Litigation; Commercial Litigation
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13. Matthew A. Knox
Title: Associate
Law School: University of Houston Law Center, J.D., 2009
College: University of Texas, B.A., 2002
Admitted: University of Houston Law Center, J.D., 2009
Practice Area: Consumer Finance; Litigation; Bankruptcy, Reorganization and Creditors' Rights Litigation; Commercial Litigation
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14. Joel W. Mohrman
Title: Member
Law School: Southern Methodist University Dedman School of Law, J.D., 1980
College: Washington & Lee University, B.A., 1977
Admitted: Southern Methodist University Dedman School of Law, J.D., 1980
Practice Area: Business; Intellectual Property; Litigation; Class Action Defense; Intellectual Property Litigation
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15. Charles L. Adams
Title: Member
Law School: Tulane University Law School, J.D., 1982
College: Stephen F. Austin State University, B.A., 1972
Admitted: Tulane University Law School, J.D., 1982
Practice Area: Banking Counsel; Corporate; Real Estate; Structured Finance
Membership: •Houston Bar Association, Real Estate Section

16. Sharon Sulami
Title: Associate
Law School: South Texas College of Law, J.D., magna cum laude, 2012 Law Review
College: University of Texas at Austin, B.B.A, Marketing, 2008
Admitted: South Texas College of Law, J.D., magna cum laude, 2012 Law Review
Practice Area: Litigation; Commercial Litigation
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17. Raymond A. Chenault
Title: Member
Law School: University of San Francisco School of Law, J.D., 1994
College:
Admitted: University of San Francisco School of Law, J.D., 1994
Practice Area: Business; Consumer Financial Services; Labor and Employment; Administrative Agencies - DOL, EEOC, OSHA, OFCCP; Training and Education; Wage and Hour Claims; Litigation; Class Action Defense; Products Liability
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