Sole Practitioner representing individuals in child custody and child abuse cases in Harris County courts. Handled numerous cases from fruition to final resolution, including but not limited to trial, hearings, settlement negotiations, mediation, motions, discovery, and client interviews. Certified Ad litem and Amicus attorney, representing parents and children in litigious child custody cases. Certified Family Law Mediator
Attorney
Providus
04.2008 - 06.2009
Review client documents for privilege and responsiveness related to disputes involving Foreign Corrupt Practices Act and breach of contract claims.
Attorney
Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ)
03.2006 - 04.2008
Represented the State of Texas and the TCEQ Executive Director in front of Agency Commissioners; State Office of Administrative Hearings (SOAH), and Public Meetings. Provided legal guidance and drafted legal documents related to Rulemaking items, filings for Agency Commissioners, SOAH hearings, Public Information Act requests, Attorney General opinions, Comments, Response to Comments, and single-property designations; Represented State related to Clean Air Act permitting.
Education
Juris Doctor -
University of Houston Law School
05.2005
Bachelor of Arts - Classics
University of Texas At Austin
Austin, Texas
05.2001
Skills
Excellent Litigator in Courtroom
Effective Negotiator
Skilled in document drafting
Provide legal counsel and advice
Knowledge of current laws
Dispute Resolution
Certification
Texas Bar License, in good standing, obtained 2005
Certified Texas Family Law Mediator
Certified Attorney Ad Litem
PRO BONO/VOLUNTEER WORK
Mediation at Harris County Dispute Resolution Center
Pro Bono Child Custody Suit
Head Coach for Odyssey of the Mind Elementary Team