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S.A. BEST PHYSICIANS, SURGEONS & DENTISTS 2023
My Dog
WINTER 2023
and Me
A Dog’s Best Friend
is a Human!
2023 Rising Star Doctors
2023 Rising Star Lawyers
S.A. Best Lawyers
Reprint 2022
Plus:
Friendly, Frenchy Quebec!
Fashion Trends Spring 2023
Why Hire A Professional Organizer
Healthy Habits for the New Year
Jeremy Sochan = Dennis Rodman 2.0
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14 Congrats to the First Latina President of the TTLA SCENE EVENTS
24 S.A. Best Lawyers Reprint 2022
As voted by their peers
Children’s Bereavement Center
25th Anniversary.................................................................10 We fight to win.
25 How Do You Defend Someone You Know is Guilty? 65 Roses Ball.........................................................................12
By Robbie L. Ward
Pinks Party.............................................................................16
27 Top Lawyer Profiles
30 Healthy Habits for the New Year by Dr. Prisiliano Salas Jr., M.D.
43rd Annual Grand Western Shindig........................18
18th Annual Keller Williams
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31 Why Hire a Professional Organizer By Esmi Gonzalez Golf Tournament.................................................................19
32 Friendly, Frenchy Quebec! Legacy of Hope Luncheon...............................................20
Travel by Barbara Barton Sloane
Outside the Lunchbox Luncheon.................................21
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34 Top Fashion Trends for Winter/Spring 2023
Fashion by Jules Aldaz Guerra The Gilded Gala...................................................................22
36 Jeremy Sochan = Dennis Rodman 2.0 Military-Civilian Club Welcome Coffee.....................23
Spurs News by Sam Stern Autumn Affair ......................................................................25
45 The Legacy of Conrad Tullis - Conrad Smiles. org Splendor in the Garden.....................................................36
49 Top Doctor Profiles San Antonio Mastersingers............................................37
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14 | WINTER 2023 Subscribe today at www.yourSAScene.comEDITOR’S NOTE STAFF
John H. ZIller
HAPPY NEW YEAR! Publisher
John is in his 50th year of
We are kicking off the New Year by honoring the 2023 Best Physicians, publishing and marketing that
Dentists, and Surgeons in San Antonio as chosen by their peers. In addition, began at the Express-News and
vaulted him into the creation
this is our second annual “My Dog and Me” cover which features people from of Ventana USA, the Spanish
San Antonio showcasing their furry friends with photos and funny, entertaining language magazine for U.S.
stories about themselves and their dogs. You will read about dogs of all sizes advertisers in Mexico, followed
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and personalities, from Chihuahuas to Golden doodles, rescue dogs, and agency named Di-Marc Communications. From the brick
poodles. These animals are loved and adored by their owners which is why a streets in Mexico City to the smoother pavement of New
Dog’s Best Friend is a Human. Introducing the feature is a fantastic story of a York City, Los Angeles, CA, and Washington D.C., John was
happy to settle down in his hometown with Scene In S.A. as
War Dog named Bass and his owner Alex. Bass is a specialized type of military the bookend to a wonderful and continuing career.
working dog, responsible for supporting exclusively Special Operations mission
sets, and has saved countless lives in the war. This is a heartfelt must-read, and
we are proud to feature him on our cover.
Kaylin Ledford
Managing Editor
Kaylin was born and raised in
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is a graduate from Texas State
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16 | WINTER 2023 Subscribe today at www.yourSAScene.comCommemorating
the 25th
25th Anniversary
anniversary,
Lee Ann Jones
designed and
Luncheon
Editor: Leslie Foley
sold a limited
edition necklace Photographer: Vivian Crook
and donated
$
� 100 back from Children’s Bereavement Center has been
each sale to mending broken hearts in South Texas
the CBC since 1997 - showing grieving children
and families that there can be love, hope,
and laughter in their life, even after
unimaginable loss.
Former
professional To celebrate this remarkable milestone,
basketball Olympic and World Championship Luncheon chair Jodi Wood, advisory board
player and Spurs Gold Medalist and two-time World Cup co-chair Michael Wood and executive
TV analyst Champion, Bode Miller, the most successful director Dr. Marian Sokol
Matt Bonner
with Olympic
American alpine ski racer of all time, shared
and World his message of resilience and hope during
Championship a Q&A moderated luncheon with former
Gold Medalist professional basketball player and Spurs TV
Bode Miller analyst Matt Bonner.
Miller’s greatest accolade is being a father
of eight children with his volleyball player
wife, Morgan Beck. In 2018, Bode and
Morgan experienced unimaginable loss after
the tragic drowning of their 19-month-old
daughter Emeline. n
Wes Bright and luncheon co-chair Elizabeth Bright
Jenny Holshouser, Sheryl Stouffer and Emily Catalani Table decor by Lee Ann Hendry and Emily Cage Jill Hartman, Lynne Hennessey and Mallory Ahl
Pam Thomas, Eliza Sonneland, Susie Walker
Lee Anne Hendry, Nel Belt and Barbara Wood Atchison and Julia Anderson Stephen Ames and Muffin Moorman
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18 | WINTER 2023 Subscribe today at www.yourSAScene.com65 Roses Ball
Editor: Leslie Foley
Photographer: Vivian Crook
Valero sponsored this year’s beautiful 65
C elebrating over
80 years, the firm
has represented
corporate officials, doctors,
lawyers, judges, legislators,
Roses Ball chaired by co-chairs Amie journalists, athletes,
Schill and Maggy Jones to raise funds for entertainers, public officials
Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. H-E-B Grocery
Company was honored for their commitment and others. Dedicated to
in the fight to cure cystic fibrosis for the past improving our Justice system
15 years. Auctioneer T-Bone oversaw the and holding prosecutors
Casey Martin and Bryce and live auction which raised a large amount of accountable.
Carley Hill Whittney Warren funds along with the silent auction to ensure
a successful night.
Why Roses? The “65 Roses” story dates
back to 1965 when Mary G. Weiss became
Penny Ayarzagoitia and Christina Garcia i
G&O represented exoneree
Michael Morton, who
a volunteer for the CFF after learning that
her three little boys had cystic fibrosis. Her wrongfully served 25
son Richard overheard her raising funds for years for the murder of
what he thought was named 65 roses. Since his wife, resulting in the
1965, the term “65 Roses” has been used by reform of criminal discovery
children of all ages to describe their disease. in Texas and the first
Sadly, Richard lost his battle with this
life-threatening genetic disease that affects ever criminal conviction
40,000 children and adults in the United of a prosecutor for the
States. The rose, appropriately the ancient intentional suppression of
symbol of love, has become a symbol of the favorable evidence. The
Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. n firm represented exoneree,
David Blegen and auctioneer Tommy T-Bone Bounds Hannah Overton, whose
capital murder case was
reversed and dismissed,
Michelle Rodriguez and Leah Johnson
freed Texas’ youngest death
row inmate, and continues
to seek vindication for
Cameron Todd Willingham,
whose wrongful execution
was based on junk science.
i
G&O has successfully
represented prominent
Development director Christine Orwig co-chair business, professional,
Elsa Trevino, honoree Bobby Sims, Jr.,
Maggy Jones and Marla Jones
and Michaela Sims and public figures facing
criminal and regulatory
James Hamric with Annie and Robbie Bridges difficulties, including a
U.S. Congressman in the
Abscam Scandal, wrestler
“Stone Cold” Steve Austin,
rappers 2 Live Crew, NFL
and NBA players, former
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Panamanian President
San Antonio, TX 78205 Manuel Noriega before
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Court, a lawyer in Operation
Fax: (210) 226-8367 Brilab and Gonzo journalist
Racheal Martindale, Andrew Martindale GOLDSTEINORR.LAW Dr. Hunter S. Thompson.
and Tiffany Martindale Amelia Weatherford and honoree Bobby Sims, Jr. Matt Mauldin, Kay Keller and Cary Kipp
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20 | WINTER 2023 Subscribe today at www.yourSAScene.comSenior Partner
of The Herrera
Law Firm
Continues To
Be a Trailblazer
A
ttorney Laura G. Tamez is used to breaking
barriers. Now, she has the distinction of being
the first Latina president of the Texas Trial
Lawyers Association (TTLA), which was founded
73 years ago in 1949.
Tamez, a senior partner at The Herrera Law Firm, was
sworn in as president during the TTLA’s recent annual
meeting and CLE conference. Along with being the
first Latina president of the TTLA, Tamez was honored
as the 2022 recipient of the Don Bowen Distinguished
Service Award, awarded to a TTLA member who has
demonstrated meaningful and dedicated service to
TTLA that has advanced the organization, its
She also previously served as Chair of the
mission, and the civil practice of law. This
Minority Caucus for the American Trial
service has in turn assisted TTLA members
Lawyer Association.
in their practice as they fight for justice for
their clients. Tamez was honored last year by the TTLA
with the Michael T. Gallagher Legislative
“As president of the TTLA, my priority is
Advocacy Award. She’s also been recognized
promoting justice for families in Texas and
multiple times for her contributions to the
fighting to uphold the 7th Amendment,”
San Antonio community and for raising
Tamez said. “That’s not a responsibility I
awareness about our society’s critical legal
take lightly. Every Texan should have the
issues.
right to a civil trial by jury, and through our
Tamez began her legal career as a law clerk
members’ shared vision, we will work to
with The Herrera Law Firm (known then as
ensure that everyone has access to the court
the Law Offices of Frank Herrera) before
system.”
joining the firm full-time in 1995. Since
Attorney Frank Herrera Jr., who founded then, Tamez has secured multi-million-
The Herrera Law Firm in 1983, said Tamez’s dollar verdicts and settlements in wrongful
accomplishment is a huge point of pride for death and personal injury cases. In addition,
himself and others at the firm. she has earned a reputation as a fierce
trial lawyer in Texas, especially in cases
“I have been a member of TTLA for many involving construction accidents, oil field
years, and nothing makes me happier and prouder than to see work injuries, and trucking crashes.
one of our law firm’s very own hold this distinguished honor
now,” Herrera said. “I have known Laura since she was a law In 2016, Tamez was honored as the first woman to receive the
clerk in our firm and now my partner, and she is so deserving of Pat Maloney Sr. Courage Award from the San Antonio Trial
this distinction, and I know I speak for everyone at the law firm Lawyers Association. A St. Mary’s University School of Law
when I say we are very proud of everything she’s accomplished.” graduate, Tamez and her husband, George, have two children:
Elena and Carlos.
A charter member of the TTLA Diversity Committee and former
chair, Tamez has helped sponsor TTLA membership for ethnic ABOUT THE HERRERA LAW FIRM
minority and women lawyers to make the organization and its Founded in 1983 by respected lawyer Frank Herrera Jr., The
resources more accessible. Tamez has also served as the VP of Herrera Law Firm is based in San Antonio and serves injury
Legislative Affairs, where she worked with the Texas legislature victims throughout Texas. For more information, visithttp://
to promote balanced laws protecting everyday people’s rights. www.herreralaw.com or call (210) 224-1054. n
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22 | WINTER 2023 Subscribe today at www.yourSAScene.comKnowledge South Texas
Pink Party Personal
Editor & Photographer: Leslie Foley
Experience Injury &
The Women in Medicine & Law’s 19th
Annual Pink Party was just that-a HUGE
celebration of 430 guests wearing pink, Results Insurance
partying and celebrating-women only, cancer
survivors, supporters and raising funds to
Lawyer
support ThriveWell’s DIVA program.
Emcee, Dr. Jean Holt, welcomed guests
after close to two hours of pink celebratory LAW OFFICES OF TOM HALL
events-photos, games, auctions, food and
Esther Villagomez, ThriveWell’s Mary Jonas
wine and kicked off the celebration thanking A Professional Corporation
and Lisa Bonanni
sponsors, announcing prize winners, and
recognizing Mama DIVA Amy Lang, MD.
Women in Medicine and Law is a grassroots
organization founded in 2004, bringing
women in these two noble professions Beverly Levy and ThriveWell’s Kristina Aderhold
and friends together for the purpose of
philanthropy and fellowship, while having a
little fun along the way. The sentinel event
of the year is the Women in Medicine and
Law Dinner that raises money to help those
battling breast cancer. n
Executive director ThriveWell Cancer Foundation
Erin Ercoline, Claudia Hura, MD, and Lisa Ward
Hutchens, development director
Ellen Sims with honoree Dr. Amy Lang Helping others with
their legal issues is a
family tradition.
Partying in the Pink
Graciela Cigarroa, JD, Pamela Otto, MD
and Amelie Ramirez, Dr PHd
Kate Fellner, Donna Brigham and Michelle Hotchkiss
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Wendy Chipman, Kathy Halloran, Leslie Foley and
Nancy Hayne
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Rowland and Elizabeth Glover
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210-222-200043rd Annual
Grand Western
Shindig
Editor: Leslie Foley
Photographer: Vivian Crook
Everyone was a STAR deep in the heart
of Texas at the annual event raising funds
for Mission Road Ministries to ensure
children and adults with IDD (intellectual
Ana Pinedo, Jennifer Pinedo and Elisa Gonzalez and developmental disabilities) live safe
and happy lives – allowing them to be fully
included as important members of
our community. Beatriz Valdez, Thomas Vasquez and Lavonne Hill
Attendees dressed in western chic and
spent the evening bidding on silent and live
auctions, enjoying libations courtesy of Silver
Eagle Beverages, enjoying a catered dinner by
True Flavors and toe-tapping to Small Town
Habit. Shindig co-chairs Jessica and Josh
Serving the community for over 30 years,
we have handled thousands of cases from FAMILY LAWYERS
family law, estate planning, adoption, and FAMILY FOCUSED | FAMILY DRIVEN
Odom kicked up their heels after a sold-out jury trial litigation.
event that raised BIG money for the BIG &
Bright 43rd Annual Grand Western Shindig.
Jeffrey S. Bernstein Brandt A. Bernstein
At Bernstein & Bernstein, PLLC Attorneys ATTORNEY AT LAW ATTORNEY AT LAW
Matt Landon, Olivia Cheney and Denise
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and Marty Landon
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questions, not just a case. We are here to
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Jim Mayfield, Vice President, Development &
Communications Lynette Farrimond and Rick Smith
18th Annual
Keller Williams
Steve and Mary Wilde
Hearts and
Hands Golf
Tournament Cyrena Durkee, Monica Flores and
Danny Palmer
Eileen McMahon, Daniel Salazar,
Adam Velasco and Andrea Arguelles
Eileen McMahon and
Briana Page
Editor & Photographer: Leslie Foley
Leslie and Robert Henry Keller Williams Heritage, the top real
estate brokerage in San Antonio, Texas,
JR and Jenna Becho with $3.5 billion dollars in sales last
year, hosted its 18th Annual Hearts
and Hands Golf Tournament and After
Claudia and Jim Harry and Lucille Party benefiting Ransomed Life, a
Traa Hooker healing community for exploited youth.
Glen Boehm and Holden Hamilton Roslyn Casey and Kim Perry Scott Jauregui and Ed Morales
The day of philanthropy held at the
Quarry Golf Club began with lunch and
registration, followed by a shotgun start
at noon, a happy hour, dinner and after
party at 5 p.m. Ransomed Life provides
after-care services to youth ages 11-18
including trauma informed counseling,
and mentorship for those rescued from
the trafficking system. n Katie Ratliff, Dominique Rosales, Eileen McMahon,
Brittany Jones, Priscilla Mendoza, Nikki Stark, Tina Daniel Salazar, bottom Frank Vikki Mae, Andrea Arguelles
Nicole and Erich Langston Sam White and Mia Garza Leslie and Richard Bennett Gonzalez and Adam Velasco and Eileen McMahon
Morales, Katiebeth Brandt, and Andrea Arguelles
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Luncheon
Editor: Leslie Foley
Photographer: Vivian Crook
Jane Pauley, Emmy Award Winning
Robert E. Valdez Jose “JJ” Treviño, Jr. Jenna S. Ard Mathews
Mathews J. Metyko
Metyko
Broadcast Journalist, served as the 2022
keynote speaker at the Ecumenical Center’s V&T is pleased to announce Jenna S. Ard and
Annual Legacy of Hope Luncheon. She Mathews J. Metyko as our newest firm partners.
has been a beloved presence on morning,
daytime and primetime television for 45
years, including hosting NBC’s Today show Debbie Harris, Melissa Bauman and
and anchoring CBS Sunday Morning. Pauley luncheon chair Kristin Tips
Foundation co-chairmen Kelly and Carl Fellbaum transformed her mental health diagnosis into
a story of inspiration for others and now
advocates for health and wellness issues.
She is the author of two bestselling books. Adán A. González, III Carol T. Clark Christopher M. Karl Jason V. Garcia JoeRay R. Garcia Joseph E. Cuellar Joseph S. Ellis
Luncheon Co-Chairmen Kristin & Dick Tips
along with Foundation Co-Chairmen Kelly
& Carl Fellbaum oversaw the event held at
the beautiful Red Berry Estate. Methodist
Healthcare Ministries (MHM) received
the Legacy Award. Methodist Healthcare
Ministries and the Ecumenical Center have
Kelsey T. Liu Leslie A. Lewis Michael M. Machado Michael M. Novak Ryan S. McDaniel Sara R. Ramon Sarah E. Smart
been community partners for over 20 years,
with MHM investing over $10M for the Kevin Bergner and Lejla Cenanovic
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Annie Wenglein-Brawner
Outside the Ann-Marie
Camosy
Lunchbox Murray (The
DoSeum’s
Associate
Luncheon Director of
Engagement),
Editor & Photographer: Leslie Foley and Daniel
Menelly Elizabeth West, Carol Harris, Kathy
The DoSeum, along with the Outside (DoSeum Hoermann, Emily McMurray, and Kyle and Wesley Pennington
the Lunchbox Luncheon Committee CEO) Barbara Tomaszewski with Emily and Brad McMurray
and chair Emily McMurray and co-
chair Wesley Pennington, hosted this
year’s 13th Annual Luncheon. Nearly
300 guests gathered at The DoSeum
Teri Wenglein, Jim Watts and Elizabeth Herrington
Connie Collins and Jennifer Forbes to hear keynote speaker Dr. Michele
Borba share ways to teach kids vital
habits that increase empathy and
Luncheon co-chairs Emily McMurray and Keynote speaker Kendra Carter, Anna Ziegler, Dr. Michele Borba,
improve academic performance Wesley Pennington Dr. Michele Borba Elizabeth Marceau, and Lauren Spalten
and character. In the playful spaces
of The DoSeum lobby and theatre,
guests mingled and enjoyed food
and beverages by Bird Bakery
and Rose Hip Coffee. Through the
generosity of sponsors and attendees,
the Luncheon raised over $225,000
to support The DoSeum’s mission to
continuously grow curious minds,
Keynote speaker Jane Pauley and luncheon connect families, and transform DeeAnn Wilson, Amy Berg, Kay Kay O’Brien,
Yolanda Valenzuela and Maggie Ortiz co-chair Dick Tips Tracy Vardiman and Mertie Wood communities. n Outside the Lunchbox Luncheon Committee with Dr. Michele Borba Clare Rodgers, Kay Harig, and Drew Welch
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Photographer: Vivian Crook
Presidents Janet Putman and Laura Read
Alamo City Arts hosted The Gilded Gala welcomed Military-Civilian Club guests
at the Scottish Rite Theatre celebrating 30 during the annual kickoff at the historic
years and announcing Alamo City Arts’ Ft. Sam Houston Pershing home, graciously
collaboration in renovating and updating the offered by military member Carolyn Evans.
beautiful and historic Scottish Rite Theatre, Members greeted each other, registered
to bring a new performance arts space to for luncheons, donated to the Military-
downtown San Antonio. Civilian Charitable Foundation and met
new club members. The Military-Civilian
This black-tie (or best gilded attire),
Club, recognizing 101 years, is designed to Robert Featherston George
George Carroll
Carroll Frank
Frank A. Hinojosa
Hinojosa Edward J. Garcia
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someone you know
is guilty?
Appellate Kurt May Frank A. Hinojosa Hella V. Scheuerman Jessica Mendicutti
Goldstein & Orr, PLLC Carroll & Hinojosa, PLLC Scheuerman Law Firm, PLLC Wayne Wright, LLP
John S. Gilmore, III 310 S. St. Mary’s St., 29th Flr. 2117 Pat Booker Rd. Suite B 322 West Woodlawn Ave. 5707 IH-10 West, Suite 101
Goldstein & Orr, PLLC San Antonio, TX 78205 Universal City, TX 78148 San Antonio, TX 78212 San Antonio, TX 78201
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johnstuartgilmore@gmail.com Ashley E. Morgan Amy Eubanks Perkins Johnny Moore
Soyars & Morgan Law, PC Roberson Duran Law PI Plaintiffs: General Wayne Wright, LLP
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& Mimari, Inc Goldstein & Orr, PLLC The Law Office of Derek S. Ritchie, PLLC abegum@texaslegalgroup.com Villarreal & Begum
1635 N. E. Loop 410 Suite 900 310 S. St. Mary’s St., 29th Flr. 106 S. St. Mary’s, Suite 240 5826 IH 10 West, Suite 101
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Joel Cisneros San Antonio, TX 78201
Wayne Wright, LLP
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210-734-7092 210-226-1463 210-775-2000 210-800-0000
210-734-0379 5707 Ih-10 West, Suite 101
whitecollarlaw@gmail.com derek@derekritchielaw.com melissa@vblawgroup.com
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Jodi Soyars Cristina Tijerina Sepulveda 210-888-8888 Negin Roberts
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Civil Litigation Defense 924 McCullough Sepulveda 5826 IH 10 West, Suite 101
Donald L. Crook
hen I asked to write an article on criminal law, I enough to say
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Sarah E. Smart Wayne Wright, LLP
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Valdez & Trevino Attorneys at Law PC 5707 Ih-10 West, Suite 101
thought of several different topics, but then realized I wouldn’t that I am doing
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8023 Vantage Drive, Suite 700 San Antonio, TX 78201
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San Antonio, TX 78230 210-888-8888 W. Lee Parsons
210-598-8686 Business Law / Mark I. Unger dcrook@waynewright.com Wayne Wright, LLP be writing this for just lawyers. So I thought, well, what do what I love.
ssmart@valdeztrevino.com Corporate Law /
Unfortunately, not
The Unger Law Firm, PC 5707 IH-10 West, Suite 101
Corp. Governance / 1210 S. Alamo
LeeAnn De La Garza
Wayne Wright, LLP
San Antonio, TX 78201 I write about that won’t be boring to everyone else? Then it
Criminal Defense
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lparsons@waynewright.com hit me, I will answer the question everyone wants to ask, and
George E. Carroll
the opportunity to
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Carroll & Hinojosa, PLLC
Maria T. LoRusso
Maria T. LoRusso, J.D., M.B.A., PC miunger@gmail.com
210-888-8888
ldelagarza@waynewright.com
Hella V. Scheuerman many do… “How do you defend someone you know is guilty?”
Scheuerman Law Firm, PLLC
help others every
2117 Pat Booker Rd., Suite B
Universal City, TX 78148
19202 Huebner Rd. Ste. 103
San Antonio, TX 78258 General Litigation Guy J. Gorlick
322 West Woodlawn Ave. My answer is simple. I do not care if they are guilty or not. As
San Antonio, TX 78212
day and enjoy the
210-650-9074
george@salawyer.com
210-404-9200
inquiry@lorussobusinesslaw.com Joseph E. Cuellar
Wayne Wright, LLP
5707 IH-10 West, Suite 101
210-735-2233 a criminal defense attorney, it is not my job to sit in judgment
hella@sch-lawfirm.com
John A. Convery Valdez & Trevino Attorneys at Law PC
8023 Vantage Drive, Suite 700
San Antonio, TX 78201
210-888-8888
of my client. I may not like the crime, but I am more concerned challenges. Are
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1007 S. Alamo St & Trusts
San Antonio, TX 78230
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GGorlick@waynewright.com Villarreal & Begum with their rights. My job is to ensure my client is given the there bad days?
San Antonio, TX 78210 5826 IH 10 West, Suite 101
210-738-9060 Catherine Carroll
jcuellar@valdeztrevino.com Thomas C. Hall
Law Offices of Tom Hall
San Antonio, TX 78201 best defense. I am a true believer in our justice system. If the Of course. But
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Christopher M. Karl
prosecution cannot prove their case because the investigation overall, I am living
Carroll & Hinojosa, PLLC 110 Broadway, Suite 550
bryan@vblawgroup.com
2117 Pat Booker Rd., Suite B Valdez & Trevino Attorneys at Law PC San Antonio, TX 78205
Aaron M. Diaz
was mishandled, evidence was mishandled, or my client’s my dream job.
Universal City, TX 78148 8023 Vantage Drive, Suite 700 210-222-2000 Richard R. Storm
Goldstein & Orr, PLLC 210-650-9074 San Antonio, TX 78230 hall@tomhall-lawyer.com Villarreal & Begum
310 S. St. Mary’s St., 29th Flr.
constitutional or statutory rights were violated, then it is my
catherine@salawyer.com 210-598-8686 5826 IH 10 West, Suite 101
San Antonio, TX 78205
210-226-1463
ckarl@valdeztrevino.com Javier L. Herrera San Antonio, TX 78201
Javier Grey
adiazlaw1@gmail.com Carroll & Hinojosa, PLLC Michael M. Novak
The Herrera Law Firm, Inc.
1800 W. Commerce
210-800-0000
rstorm@texaslegalgroup.com
job to point them out and provide my client with the best I lost my original
mentor earlier
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defense possible.
Valdez & Trevino Attorneys at Law PC San Antonio, TX 78207
Kristin F. Dow Universal City, TX 78148 8023 Vantage Drive, Suite 700 210-224-1054 Javier Villarreal
Carroll & Hinojosa, PLLC
this year, and it
210-650-9074 San Antonio, TX 78230 Javier@herreralaw.com Villarreal & Begum
2117 Pat Booker Rd., Suite B javi@salawyer.com 210-598-8686 5826 IH 10 West, Suite 101
Universal City, TX 78148
Jorge A. Herrera
Does this mean that a guilty person goes free? Maybe not, was devastating.
mnovak@valdeztrevino.com San Antonio, TX 78201
210-650-9074 George E. Carroll The Herrera Law Firm, Inc. 210-800-0000
kristin@kristindowlawyer.com Carroll & Hinojosa, PLLC
maybe they were never guilty. But, again, I do not care about We were going to
1800 W. Commerce
2117 Pat Booker Rd., Suite B Insurance Coverage San Antonio, TX 78207
javier@jvlawfirm.com
John S. Gilmore, III Universal City, TX 78148 Wayne Wright
that as much as I care about protecting my client’s rights. try a murder case
Goldstein & Orr, PLLC Brendan Villanueva 210-224-1054
210-650-9074 jherrera@herreralaw.com Wayne Wright, LLP
310 S. St. Mary’s St., 29th Flr. george@salawyer.com Valdez & Trevino Attorneys at Law PC
San Antonio, TX 78205
210-226-1463
8023 Vantage Drive, Suite 700
San Antonio, TX 78230
Natalie K. Karam
5707 IH-10 West, Suite 101
San Antonio, TX 78201 This is a somewhat simplistic approach to the question, but together, but he passed away two weeks before the trial started.
He was a legal genius. He made me want to be a criminal
Wayne Wright, LLP
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bvillanueva@valdeztrevino.com
5707 IH-10 West Suite 101
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wwright@waynewright.com I want people to understand that criminal defense attorneys
defense lawyer in high school and encouraged me my entire
San Antonio, TX 78201
Robert H. Featherston
Carroll & Hinojosa, PLLC
Amber Liddell Alwais
Orsinger Law 210-888-8888 Wyatt Wright are not “getting people off on a technicality.” There are no
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technicalities for us. That old saying about protecting the
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Universal City, TX 78148 San Antonio, TX 78205 5707 IH-10 West, Suite 101
Robert P. Braubach Thomas Michael Kocurek
rights of even the least individual among us is basically the watching; my client got a not-guilty verdict that was entirely
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Braubach Law Firm Wyatt Law Firm, LTD 210-888-8888
robert@rhflaw.net amber@ondafamilylaw.com
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only excuse the government has for existing; it is an important correct. I had stressed so much and for so long over this trial,
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Gerald H.Goldstein Olga Brown San Antonio, TX 78205 San Antonio, TX, 78218
210-271-0630 210-340-5550 Paula A. Wyatt
reason criminal defense attorneys exist. Criminal defense because I genuinely believed the State of Texas should never
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attorneys do not believe violating someone’s rights is a have indicted him, but they did, and we tried it, and he won.
San Antonio, TX 78205 San Antonio, TX 78205
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technicality, no matter what they are accused of. There are no technicalities.
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Wyatt Law Firm
21 Lynn Batts Ln Ste 10
a great criminal defense attorney. I chose my career path in (prosecutors, police officers, agents, judges, and defense
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anticipation of going into criminal defense, and I am lucky attorneys) does their job with integrity and ethics. n
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Autumn Affair
Editor: Leslie Foley
Alexander Begum Frank Herrera
Photographer: Vivian Crook 2022 Top Personal Injury Plaintiff Lawyer 2022 Top PI Plaitiff Lawyer
Autumn Affair is the Bexar County Women’s Firm Name: Villarreal & Begum Firm Name: The Herrera Law Firm, Inc.
Bar Foundation annual showcase event. Each Phone: 210-800-0000 | Fax: 210-233-8278 Phone: 210-224-1054
abegum@texaslegalgroup.com Fax: 210-228-0887
year, the Autumn Affair committee selects www.texaslawguns.com Email: fherrera@herreralaw.com
one local, non-profit to honor and provides Areas of Practice: Personal Injury Website: www.herreralaw.com
a charitable donation to the non-profit’s Alexander Begum is a founding shareholder of the Areas of Practice: Personal Injury
community work. The 2022 Autumn Affair Villarreal & Begum Law Firm, with offices in San Frank Herrera is known for his commitment to bringing
Autumn Affair co-chairs Hayley Ellison and Casey
beneficiary was The San Antonio Youth Antonio, Laredo and McAllen. Mr. Begum earned a justice to the underdog. He graduated from St. Mary’s
Literacy’s Reading Buddies Program. n double major in Marketing and Finance at Trinity University. He then attended University Law School in only two and a half years. Frank is the sole owner of
Lee with Bexar County Women’s Bar Foundation
Harvard University where he studied finance and legal writing. Alex acquired The Herrera Law Firm. He dedicates countless hours to the MALDEF, St. Mary’s
Board President Danielle Rushing
a Doctorate of Jurisprudence and a Masters of Business Administration with a University Alumni Association and Central Catholic High School. He is also the
concentration in Finance from Texas Tech. Alexander Begum has devoted his Managing Partner and Chairman of the Board of Valiente International Ventures,
career to helping those injured by negligent drivers, 18-wheelers and bad corporate the first and only Hispanic supplier to form a joint venture with Toyota Tsusho
actors. Scene In S.A. magazine has named Alex Begum Best Injury Lawyer for America, Inc.
Stephani Walsh, Susan Skinner and Deirdre Walsh years 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021 and 2022.
Rebecca J. Carrillo
2022 Best S.A. Lawyer Javier L. Herrera
Firm name: Rebecca Carrillo Law Firm 2022 Top Personal Injury Plaintiff Lawyer
Phone: 210-468-1581 | Fax: 210-587-6550 Firm Name: The Herrera Law Firm, Inc.
Email: rebecca@rjs-lawfirm.com Phone: 210-224-1054
Website: www.rjc-lawfirm.com Fax: 210-228-0887
Areas of Practice: Family Law Email: Javier@herreralaw.com
Patrick Clausewitz with 2022 Belva Since 2009, the Law Office of Rebecca J. Carrillo has Website: www.herreralaw.com
Lockwood Outstanding Lawyer Tiffanie helped clients in matters of family law. With a 10.0 Areas of Practice: Personal Injury
Clausewitz and Catherine Clausewitz Superb Avvo Rating, Rebecca, along with her team,
has earned a reputation, as the advocate clients can trust. Her list of accolades and Javier graduated from Boston College with a Bachelor
awards is almost as long as her list of reviews from satisfied clients. Texas Super of Arts in Psychology. He went on to the University
Lawyers, The National Advocates Top 100 Lawyers, Best Lawyer by American of Chicago-School of Social Services Administration, and graduated from St.
Institute of Family Law Attorneys, Scene In SA Best Lawyers, Scene in SA Rising Mary’s University School of Law in 2010. He is currently a member of the
Stars, Martindale-Hubbell Award and Scene in SA Best Family Lawyers. When it American Association for Justice. Javier ensures that justice comes to everyone,
Natalie Wilson, Jessica Davis and Bexar County and that empowerment comes through the courtroom.
Women’s Bar Foundation Board President comes to serving clients with distinction and excellence, Rebecca Carrillo stands in
Danielle Rushing a class of her own.
Jennifer Ingram and 2022 Belva Lockwood
Outstanding Young Lawyer Lara Brock R. Porter Corrigan II
2022 Best S.A. Lawyer
Jorge A. Herrera
Firm Name: Orsinger Law 2022 Top Personal Injury Plaintiff Lawyer
Phone: 210-225-5567 | Fax: 210-267-7777 Firm Name: The Herrera Law Firm, Inc.
Lauren Thompson, Patrick Ketter and Phone: 210-224-1054
porter@orsinger.com
Jordan Cadenhead Fax: 210-228-0887
www.ondafamilylaw.com
Areas of Practice: Family Law Email: jherrera@herreralaw.com
Website: www.herreralaw.com
A San Antonio native, Porter Corrigan provides family Areas of Practice: Personal Injury
law clients with essential insights gained from his work
with two federal judges at the district and appellate court Jorge graduated from Columbia University and received
levels. His work in a variety of cases has earned Porter the respect of both clients the Charles M. Rolker Prize for leadership. Jorge is
and colleagues, in addition to helping him earn honors six times on the Texas Rising the general counsel for the San Antonio Hispanic Chamber of Commerce and was
Stars listing published by Thomson Reuters (2010-2012, 2014-2017) and selection recently elected to serve on the board of the Mexican American Legal Defense And
to San Antonio’s Top Attorneys and San Antonio Rising Stars lists published Scene Education Fund. He is a proud member of the Texas Trial Lawyers Association.
Tiffany Cox Stacy and Letty Aguilar and
In S.A. magazine. He is also AV-rated by Martindale-Hubbell. Herrera believes in fighting for justice, one client at a time.
Shelayne Clemmer Jeff Grenier
Toni Delgado, Jennifer Sharp and Julia Hedgpeth
Gerry Goldstein
2022 #2 top Criminal Defense Lawyer
Christopher Lewis and Suzanne Hill
2022 Top Criminal Defense Lawyer Nathaniel Mack III
Firm Name: Goldstein & Orr, PLLC 2022 Top Personal Injury Plaintiff Lawyer
Phone: 210-226-1463 | Fax: 210-226-8367 Firm Name: Mack Injury Attorneys
E-mail: gerry@goldsteinorr.law Phone: 210-333-6225
Website: www.goldsteinhilley.com Fax: 210-855-3152
Areas of Practice: Criminal Law & Appeals Email: nmack@macktexaslaw.com
Website: www.333mack.com
Gerry Goldstein is a past President of the National
Areas of Practice: Personal Injury
Association of Lawyers and the Texas Lawyers
Association. Goldstein is listed in The Best Lawyers in America, was named Mack Injury Attorneys is a law firm that can handle
a Texas Lawyer Legal Legend by the State Bar and was named to the Texas any size case involving personal injury or wrongful
Lawyers Hall of Fame. He was named to the Top 100 list in Super Lawyers and death. Mack prides himself on meeting with each client at the start of the case and
recognized as the outstanding attorney by the State Bar of Texas. He is a Fellow developing both a professional and personal relationship throughout the process. His
in the American College of Trial Lawyers and the International Academy of Trial practice focuses on holding companies accountable for unsafe business practices that
Lawyers, a Fellow in the American Board of Lawyers and a prestigious Robert C. have resulted in harm to the community. He is a trial attorney that is fully committed
Dr. Amy Lewis and Deirdre Walsh Nick and Daizia Williams Shelby Huber, Steven Sachs and Gina Mendez Heeney Memorial Award recipient. to each client.
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Gavin McInnis Eric A. Quiroz Jodi Soyars Javier Villarreal
2022 Best S.A. Lawyer 2023 Rising Star Lawyer 2022 Top Criminal Defense Lawyer 2022 Top Personal Injury Plaintiff Lawyer
Firm Name: Wyatt Law Firm, Ltd. Firm Name: Pennebaker Law Firm, P.C. Firm Name: Soyars & Morgan Law Firm Name: Villarreal & Begum
Phone: 210-340-5550 Phone: 210-562-2882 Phone: 210-568-9400 Phone: 210-800-0000 | Fax: 210-233-8278
Fax: 210-340-5581 Fax: 210-562-2880 Fax: 210-858-5181 texasattorney@hotmail.com
E-mail: gmcinnis@wyattlawfirm.com Email: eric@pennebakerlaw.com Email: jodi@soyarsmorganlaw.com www.texaslawguns.com
Website: www.wyattlawfirm.com Website: www.pennebakerlaw.com Website: www.soyarsmorganlaw.com Areas of Practice: Personal Injury
Areas of Practice: Personal Injury Areas of Practice: First-party insurance Areas of Practice: Criminal Defense and Family Law
Javier Villarreal received his bachelor’s degree from
Gavin, who has been nicknamed “the Law Library” Mr. Quiroz earned his law degree from St. Mary’s Jodi Soyars has gained a reputation for being a strong Tulane University in New Orleans, LA in 1995. He
by some of his peers, concentrates his practice in the University School of Law. His career is dedicated to trial attorney who is not afraid to vigorously defend her then continued his education at Tulane School of Law
representation of plaintiffs in serious personal injury, trucking accident, wrongful helping policyholders obtain the benefit of their bargain under their insurance clients’ rights. Over the past 15+ years, she has represented defendant’s accused of where he obtained his Juris Doctors in 1998. Upon graduation, he served as a
death, carbon monoxide exposure, and oil field injury cases. Born and raised in policy. While the majority of his practice involves helping homeowners, Mr. misdemeanors and felonies throughout Central Texas. She graduated with honors Briefing Attorney for the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit. In
Latin America until the age of thirteen, Gavin speaks English and Spanish. Honors Quiroz is also fortunate to have had the opportunity to help churches, daycare from law school and was a member of the prestigious Houston Law Review. She 2001 Javier opened his private practice in Brownsville, Texas and developed his
and recognitions include: Super Lawyers, Scene In S.A. Best Lawyers, Top 50 centers, a meat-packing plant, warehouses, restaurants and commercial properties. has been admitted to practice in the U.S. Western District Courts (federal court). plaintiff personal injury practice. He is licensed to practice law in both the State
Verdicts (Texas); Texas Bar Foundation Fellow; Order of the Barristers. Mr. Quiroz is involved in many organizations that are focused on helping Her practice emphasizes personal attention to each client’s case and prompt of Texas and the State of Arizona.
others such as the San Antonio Trial Lawyers Association, Texas Trial Lawyers communication with her clients. Jodi attributes her success to her pretrial case
Association, STMU Hispanic Law Alumni Association and Phi Delta Phi, the preparation and her “think outside the box” trial approach.
Ashley Morgan International Legal Honors Society.
2022 Top Criminal Defense Lawyer
Firm Name: Soyars & Morgan Law Wayne Wright
Phone: 210-568-9400
Derek S. Ritchie 2022 Top Personal Injury Plaintiff Lawyer
Fax: 210-858-5181 2022 Top Criminal Defense Lawyer Laura G. Tamez Firm: Wayne Wright, LLP
Email: ashley@soyarsmorganlaw.com Firm Name: The Law Office of Derek S. Ritchie, PLLC 2022 Top Personal Injury Plaintiff Lawyer Phone: 210-888-8888
Website: www.soyarsmorganlaw.com Phone: 210-775-2000 Firm Name: The Herrera Law Firm, Inc. Fax: 210-734-9965
Fax: 210-592-4370 Phone: 210-224-1054 | Fax: 210-228-0887 Email: wyatt@waynewright.com
Areas of Practice: DWI and Criminal Defense
Email: derek@derekritchielaw.com Email: ltamez@herreralaw.com Website: www.waynewright.com
Ashley Morgan is a highly educated and highly Website: www.derekritchielaw.com Website: www.herreralaw.com Areas of Practice: Personal Injury
experienced trial attorney. She has hundreds of trials Areas of Practice: Criminal Defense and Family Law Areas of Practice: Personal Injury, Civil Litigation
under her belt and her ability to communicate clearly and effectively with jurors Mr. Wright received his law degree from the University
is second to none. Ashley has the unique ability to empathize with clients – a skill Derek is the founder and managing attorney of the Law Laura Tamez is a shareholder with the Herrera Law of Northern Illinois College of Law, with the honors
often overlooked by other attorneys. She is a fierce advocate and will vigorously Office of Derek S. Ritchie. He earned his law degree Firm, where she has a civil litigation practice. Ms. Tamez of Magna Cum Laude, First in Class. Mr. Wright is licensed to practice law in
defend you. As a former prosecutor she is able to anticipate strategies and tactics in London then made his way to the United States and earned his LLM from the is the Past President of the San Antonio Trial Lawyers 9 states, including Texas; a life member of the Multi-Million Dollar Advocates
you will face and this insight into preparation will serve you well. It also means University of Texas School of Law. He handles DWI’s, intoxication manslaughter, Association. She graduated from Texas A&M and then received her J.D. at Forum; ranked as a Top 100 Lawyer by the National Trial Lawyers; and has been
she has the experience needed to negotiate with the State. murders and sex crimes as well as all areas of Family Law. He is available to his St. Mary’s University School of Law. Laura is the first recipient of the prestigious listed as a Best Attorney in San Antonio by Scene In S.A. magazine since 2009.
clients everyday, including weekends. San Antonio Trial Lawyers Association Pat Maloney, Sr. Courage Award.
Cynthia Orr Alexander S. Roig
2022 Top Criminal Defense Lawyer
Firm Name: Goldstein & Orr PLLC
2022 Best Lawyer Wyatt Wright
Phone: 210-226-1463
Firm Name: Allen & Roig, LLP Robbie L. Ward 2022 Top Personal Injury Plaintiff Lawyer
Phone: 210- 377-2529 Ext. 201 2022 Top Criminal Defense Lawyer Firm: Wayne Wright, LLP
Fax: 210-226-8367
Fax: 210- 340-1346 Firm Name: Robbie L. Ward, Attorney at Law Phone: 210-888-8888
Email: whitecollarlaw@gmail.com
Email: alexandersroig@pm.me Phone: 210-758-2200 Fax: 210-734-9965
Website: www.goldsteinhilley.com
Website: www.allenandroig.com Fax: 210-941-0497 Email: wwright@waynewright.com
Areas of Practice: Criminal Law & Appeals
Areas of Practice: Probate Law E-mail: robbieleaward@yahoo.com Website: www.waynewright.com
Cynthia Eva Hujar Orr is the past Chair of the ABA Website: www.robbiewardlaw.com Areas of Practice: Plaintiff Personal Injury
Alex graduated from the University of Texas at Austin
Criminal Justice Section and in its House of Delegates, Areas of Practice: Criminal Defense; State and
and Thomas M. Cooley Law School, in Lansing, MI. Wyatt Wright handles complex trucking accident cases
on the Texas Board of Law Examiners, is past President of the NACDL and Federal; White Collar, General
He has been a licensed attorney in the State of Texas since 2002 and admitted to resulting in serious injury or death, as well as dangerous
TCDLA. She founded the San Antonio Lawyers Association and the Texas
the Federal District Court of the Western District. His experience includes estate product and drug cases. Mr. Wright is licensed to practice law in 15 states,
Innocence Network. She is listed in the Best Lawyers in America, is a Fellow in Robbie Ward is recognized as one of the best
planning and litigation on trusts, guardianships, and estate disputes. Mr. Roig also including Texas; is a life member of the Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum; is
the American College of Trial Lawyers and is a Texas’ Top 100 Trial Lawyer. She Criminal Defense Lawyers in Texas, working thousands of cases over a
has extensive experience representing military clients in both disability claims and ranked as a Top 100 Lawyer by the National Trial Lawyers; and has been listed as a
is in the San Antonio Women’s Hall of Fame, she was TCDLA 2015 Pro Bono 20 year career in criminal law. Her portfolio of work includes high profile
estate planning matters. Best Attorney in San Antonio by Scene In S.A. magazine since 2009.
Lawyer of the year, clerked for federal Judge Emilio Garza and is Board Certified murder cases, she has secured numerous “Not Guilty” verdicts and dismissals,
in Criminal Law and Appeals. She is listed in the Best Lawyers in America and is litigated jury trials, and has represented a wide range of individuals and
AV Rated by Martindale Hubble. professionals both in State and Federal Court.
Hella V. Scheuerman
2022 Top Personal Injury, Probate, Trust Her early career after St. Mary’s University School of Law began at the
and Estate Litigation Lawyer Bexar County District Attorney’s Office, where her expertise as a trial lawyer
Richard Orsinger earned her a spot as a Felony Prosecutor. She was then recruited as a Federal Paula Wyatt
Firm Name: Scheuerman Law Firm, PLLC
2022 Best S.A. Lawyer Prosecutor with the United States Attorney’s Office. Her next high level 2022 Top Personal Injury Plaintiff Lawyer
Phone: 210-735-2233 Firm: Wyatt Law Firm, PLLC
Firm Name: Orsinger Nelson Downing & Anderson, LLP promotion was as a First Assistant in the Ector County Attorney’s Office
Fax: 210-735-2235 Phone: 210-340-5550
Phone: 210-225 5567 where she resided and ran the office for several years. With her transition back
hella@sch-lawfirm.com Fax: 210-340-5 581
Fax: 210-267-7777 to San Antonio, Robbie entered Criminal Defense Law as a partner in a local
www.sch-lawfirm.com E-mail: pwyatt@wyattlawfirm.com
Richard@orsinger.com defense firm for four years, where she thrived and gave every client her unique
Areas of Practice: Personal Injury, Probate, Trust and
www.ondafamilylaw.com experience as both a prior prosecutor and a defense lawyer. Website: www.wyattlawfirm.com
Estate Litigation
Areas of Practice: Family Law Areas of Practice: Personal Injury
Hella is originally from Managua, Nicaragua. She immigrated to the United States She is now in private practice where she will continue to serve her clients at
Richard Orsinger is well regarded as one of Texas’ top the highest level, in a community she has personal and professional ties to. Paula knows the profound human impact of personal
with her family at a young age as a result of the political and economic climate
family law and appellate lawyers. He offers clients Robbie credits her family for the values of loyalty, hard work, and dedication injuries or death. As such, she takes the time to
in war-torn Nicaragua. Hella is Board Certified in Personal Injury Trial Law by
unparalleled experience gained over the course of an esteemed 46-year career. she exemplifies in her life and her law career. She has been featured in San not just get to know her clients, but to understand them. Paula represents
the Texas Board of Legal Specialization and frequently counsels and represents
In that time, his peers have repeatedly recognized him for his legal acumen, Antonio Woman for her business acumen, serves as a current Board of individuals and families who have suffered losses from trucking accidents,
clients in both State and Federal Courts. She is licensed in all Texas State Courts,
dedication to hard work and to the integrity of his profession. The list of awards Directors of the San Antonio Criminal Defense Lawyer Association, is a carbon monoxide exposure, and oilfield and industrial accidents, just to name a
as well as the Western, Northern and Southern Districts of Texas of the United
bestowed upon him from a variety of legal organizations and publications is current Member of TCDLA and NACDL, and has been recognized in 2019 as few. Rated AV-Preeminent by Martindale - Hubbell, Paula has been recognized
States District Courts. Hella has extensive experience in handling all types of civil
impressive. Richard has been named to The Best Lawyers in America in Family a Lawyer of Distinction, and as a Top 10 Defense Attorney by Attorney and by multiple organizations, including Super Lawyers and the Multi-Million
litigation, including serious personal injury and death cases, will and trust contests,
Law listing each year since 1987 and in Appellate Law since 2007. Practice Magazine. Dollar Advocates Forum.
and probate litigation. She also handles all matters related to estate planning.
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