Wills & Probate

John R. Vermillion works as an estate planning and probate attorney and is licensed to practice in Texas, Louisiana, Oklahoma, and Tennessee. A native Texan, he graduated from Texas Christian University in 1974 receiving a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Political Science. In 1977, he received his Juris Doctor degree from the Louisiana State University Law School. Upon graduation from law school, Mr. Vermillion worked extensively as a corporate attorney in the fields of oil and gas exploration and production, real estate development, finance and estate planning. He served for many years as corporate counsel and Vice President of a private independent oil and gas company. Mr. Vermillion is a member of the State Bar of Texas, the Dallas Bar Association, the Louisiana State Bar Association, the Oklahoma Bar Association, and the Tennessee Bar Association. He is a member of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys.

D. Grant Seabolt, Jr. is a practicing lawyer in the state of Texas.

Carl Ritter is a senior attorney at Bryan Fagan, PLLC, representing clients in family law and estate planning matters. HIs focus areas are contested divorces, child custody disputes, guardianships, and contested wills. Carl doesn’t shy away from the cases involving parties with difficult pasts, or cases involving Child Protective Services (CPS). He is a fierce advocate for clients that are attempting to keep or regain custody of their children, and he also provides assistance to grandparents who are fighting for their grandchildren. He understands that the best interest of the child is always the most important factor in any case. Carl’s representation extends to clients that are interested in estate planning as well as clients that need help with issues of guardianship. Carl has substantial experience in contested probate cases that must proceed through litigation. Litigation and the courtroom have always been Carl’s favorite part of being an attorney. With over 35 years as a practicing attorney, Carl has an extensive background, including serving as a Judge Advocate General (JAG) officer in the United States Air Force. His understanding of the nuances of military law, as well as the intricacies involved in military life, combine to make Carl an astute choice for military personnel and their families. He has also spent 10 years as an attorney with the Office of the Attorney General in Texas. Carl and his wife of 25 years recently relocated to Houston to be near their two children who attend school at Texas A&M and Houston Baptist University. Carl enjoys time spent with his family at the beach and in the mountains, where you can find him golfing, swimming, relaxing in lazy rivers, eating fantastic foods, and enjoying the great outdoors.

Leslie is the owner of The Werner Law Group. After obtaining her MBA from the University of Detroit, Leslie relocated to Texas with a hometown friend, in search of the American dream. Acting on her long-held desire to become a lawyer, Leslie enrolled in the University of Houston’s Law Center and obtained her law degree in 1984. A few years later, Leslie became board certified in civil appellate law. Leslie fiercely opposes cases in which she feels justice has not been served. Leslie represents individuals in all areas of family law (child custody, adoptions, divorce, and more), wills and probate, real estate, as well as chapter 7 and 13 bankruptcies. Being a small business owner, Leslie always welcomes clients who are small business owners themselves and who may need legal representation obtaining licensure or litigating disputes. Leslie takes a child-first approach to helping families in transitions. As a mother of two and having been through a divorce herself, Leslie knows the emotional importance of balancing the needs of children with the desire to receive a fair property settlement. As a certified mediator, Leslie values productive compromise and understands what it takes to resolve difficult conflicts. During her free time, Leslie enjoys quilting, bowling, and working on DIY projects with her husband and business manager, Mike Hughes.

Houston bankruptcy attorney Vicky Fealy, is board certified in Consumer Bankruptcy Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization. She has for more than 20 years provided compassionate and skilled bankruptcy legal representation for thousands of Houston consumers and businesses regarding bankruptcy law issues such as Chapter 7 bankruptcy, Chapter 13 bankruptcy, Chapter 11 bankruptcy, Credit card debt, IRS Problems, Repossessions, Judgments, or Foreclosures. Don't allow your financial problems to threaten your business, health, marriage, retirement savings or employment stability. Timing is often critical and you really need to seek advice early - before you have no options.

Charles J. Buchan is a practicing lawyer in the state of Arkansas handling Estate and Adoption matters.

Attorney Duane L. Coker is an attorney and the founding shareholder of Coker, Robb & Cannon, Family Lawyers, a boutique law firm focusing on family law. He is Board Certified by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization in Family Law, as well as a member of the College of the State Bar of Texas, and is a certified Ad Litem by the State Bar of Texas.

Originally from Del Rio, Texas, Jesus is fluent in both Spanish and English. With an undergraduate degree in Economics and International Business from Baylor University and a JD from Baylor Law School, Jesus has combined the practice of law with his education in business strategy and negotiation. Jesus was admitted to the Texas State Bar in 2003. Jesus is the owner of the firm and his life outside work extends to family, golf, skiing and a strong interest in wine and travel. “I strive to educate my clients on how the law affects their particular case. As such, you will be in a position to make an informed decision on the best way to proceed with your case. The goal of my representation is to resolve your case in the most efficient and affordable manner possible. My legal experience includes hands on work in business law matters, contracts, debt collection, evictions, criminal and juvenile law, personal injury claims, family law, real estate transactions, and mediations.” – Jesus Lopez

David concentrates his practice in estate planning and estate administration. He received his Bachelor of Business Administration degree from Gonzaga University in 1977; his Juris Doctorate, Cum Laude, from Gonzaga School of Law in 1979; and his Master of Science Financial Services in 1990. Mr. Lyons is a Certified Public Accountant licensed to practice public accounting in the State of Washington and an attorney admitted to practice law in the States of Washington and Alaska.

Randy uses his extensive litigation experience to represent clients in the prosecution and defense of complex commercial litigation matters. He has served as lead counsel prosecuting or defending multi-million dollar claims relating to anti-trust, bad faith, insurance coverage, real estate, contract, fraud, and personal injury allegations.