Ethics

Alexander Reichert graduated from the University of Minnesota, Carlson School of Management in 1992 with a B.S. degree in Accounting. He attended the University of North Dakota School of Law and received his Juris Doctorate with distinction in 1996. Following law school, Alex was an Associate Attorney at Schmitz, Moench, and Schmidt as well as Pearson Christensen, PC. He also served as a Law Clerk for the United States District Court in Bismarck, North Dakota. Alex opened Reichert Armstrong in 2003 as a solo practice. The Firm has grown to include four attorneys in two offices in the State of North Dakota. Alex’s primarily practices criminal defense. In 1997, Alex argued United States v. Lara, before the Supreme Court of the United States. He is licensed to practice in the States of North Dakota and Minnesota, the U.S. Federal District Court of North Dakota, the United States Supreme Court, and Spirit Lake Tribal Court. Alex and his wife, Stephanie, live in Grand Forks, North Dakota, with their two children. He is a member of the Grand Forks Zoning and Planning Commission and the North Dakota State Bar Association Joint Committee on Attorney Standards. He is also a fellow in the American Board of Criminal Lawyers.

John J. Schrot, Jr.’s legal career has predominantly focused on family law. He also has extensive experience in contract negotiations, commercial transactions, employment law, real estate, insurance, construction, securities, corporate law, arbitration, and other intricate personal and contractual relationships. Mr. Schrot received the prestigious Top 10 Attorney Award from both the National Academy of Family Law Attorneys (NAFLA) and American Institute of Family Law Attorneys (AIOFLA), recognizing him as one of the Top 10 family law attorneys in Michigan. NAFLA was established with the primary goal of discovering and recognizing the top 10 family law attorneys in each state for their hard work, knowledge, skill, experience, expertise and success in their practice of family law. AIOFLA is similar, as well as having an emphasis on "client satisfaction." The attorneys who make the NAFLA and AIOFLA Top 10 must first be nominated. He has been consistently recognized as a Super Lawyer(Super Lawyers.com), a Top 100 Matrimonial and Family Attorney by The National Advocates, and in the dbusiness Magazine as a Top Lawyer in Metropolitan Detroit in the practice areas of family law and litigation; and selected by his peers as a Leading Lawyer in family law in Michigan. He has served by court appointment as a special master of discovery, facilitator, mediator, umpire, arbitrator and receiver. He has consistently achieved an AV Preeminent rating, the highest peer rating by Martindale Hubbell, a nationally recognized directory of attorneys, for his legal ability and ethical standards. He received the Distinguished Lawyer Award from the Shamrock Bar Association, and has been named a Leader in the Law. He has appeared in state and federal courts throughout Michigan and has argued in the Michigan Court of Appeals and the United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit. Professional memberships include the American Bar Association, State Bar of Michigan and Oakland County Bar Association, ABA section memberships include litigation, family law and business law. Section memberships in the State Bar of Michigan include family law and business law. He is an arbitrator for the American Arbitration Association. Mr. Schrot is a past chairman of the Oakland County Bar Association’s Circuit Court Committee. He is also a member of the City of Birmingham Board of Ethics, Past Grand Knight of the Birmingham Knights of Columbus, Past President of the Birmingham Rotary Club, among other volunteer positions. He has also served on the Board of Directors of the YMCA of Metropolitan Detroit, and has been past chair of the Board of Directors of the Birmingham YMCA and the City of Birmingham Ethics Board and Advisory Parking Committee. He was the recipient of the Federal Bar Foundation Edward Rakow Scholarship Award at the Detroit College of Law in 1976, where he was the Editor-in-Chief of the Detroit College of Law Review. He also served as Law Clerk to the Honorable Harold H. Bobier, Judge of the U.S. District Court in Bankruptcy for the Eastern District of Michigan.

Bryan was born and raised in Knoxville, and he has proudly worked on behalf of injured plaintiffs his entire adult life. At just age 19, while attending Carson-Newman University, Bryan was hired as a runner and copy clerk with one of Tennessee’s top plaintiff personal injury law firms. Upon graduating Carson-Newman with a degree in business and economics, he was promoted to be firm administrator, and he continued to manage the firm while obtaining M.B.A. and law degrees from the University of Tennessee. Since graduating law school in 1999, Bryan has worked solely on behalf of injured Tennesseans handling nearly every type of plaintiff personal injury case. He has successfully litigated personal injury cases in both state and federal courts throughout Tennessee, in Ohio, Kentucky, and Georgia and before the Tennessee Court of Appeals, Tennessee Supreme Court and United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit. Bryan’s commitment to highly competent, successful – and ethical – representation of injured clients has been widely recognized by his clients and his peers. Bryan received AVVO’s highest client/peer rating of 10/10. Bryan trained as an ombudsman with the national program for U.S. veterans – Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR). He was honored to work with ESGR to help active-duty and retiring veterans successfully return to their pre-deployment jobs and career paths. In 2012, Bryan was elected and served as president of the Tennessee Trial Lawyers Association (TTLA) – the state’s premier organization of plaintiff trial attorneys. Then in 2018, Bryan was elected as president of the Tennessee Chapter of the American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA) – a national organization of trial attorneys committed to preserving the 7th Amendment right to trial by jury and ethics in the practice of law. In 2018, Bryan was also selected as a member of The National Trial Lawyers (NTL) Top 100. NTL is an organization of the top 100 attorneys in each state who have a reputation and track record of exemplary ethics, litigation skills, and leadership. Bryan is also proud to be a dedicated husband and father of two daughters. Bryan is very fortunate that his wife and daughters share his interests in traveling, boating, music, hiking/camping and gardening. He and his family can very often be found in the Smoky Mountains, on Norris Lake or traveling to attend a concert.

Since the firm was established in 1993, the skilled attorneys at Hagen & Bates P.S. have provided versatile, professional and effective solutions to a variety of our clients’ legal challenges. With over 40 years of combined experience, we are always here to provide the support and assistance you require. For his professionalism and ethics, principal attorney Wayne D. Hagen, Jr. has earned a BV® Distinguished Peer Review Rating by Martindale-Hubbell®. The unique talents, backgrounds and skills our attorneys bring to our law firm apply well to various areas of the law. With our proven courtroom skills in state and federal jurisdictions, we are experienced litigators who are prepared to do the research and understand the nuances of your case. We also have the skill to handle complex transactions.

Admitted to the practice of Law in the state of Florida and the Federal Court for the Middle District of Florida, Trescot Gear is an aggressive litigator as well as an able legal counselor. Mr. Gear enjoys helping his clients find both legal and practical solutions for their short and long-term needs. Trescot Gear is a member of The Florida Bar, the Florida Bar Labor and Employment Law Section, and the Florida Bar’s Young Lawyers Division. He is a current member of the Hillsborough County Bar Association and the Hillsborough County Bar Association Ethics and Professionalism Committee. Mr. Gear was recently granted admission as a Florida Supreme Court-certified Arbitrator. Trescot Gear is also Of Counsel at Ayo & Iken, a highly respected Tampa/St. Petersburg area civil litigation firm. Mr. Gear holds a Juris Doctor degree from Stetson University College of Law in St. Petersburg, FL and earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science from the University of Central Florida in Orlando. He is a member of Phi Alpha Delta and Pi Sigma Alpha National Honor Society.

Scott Mansfield is the embodiment of legal excellence, dedicating his career to serving Baton Rouge, Louisiana, with personalized representation. As a co-founder of Mansfield Melancon Car Accident and Personal Injury Lawyers, Scott is deeply committed to providing tailored attention and unwavering advocacy to his clients. With a profound expertise in personal injury and civil litigation, he has successfully represented a diverse clientele, ranging from individuals to Fortune 500 corporations. Scott's exceptional achievements have been consistently recognized, earning him the prestigious title of Super Lawyer Rising Star for consecutive years. His outstanding legal skills and unwavering ethical standards have earned him admiration from his peers. Actively involved in the Louisiana State Bar Association's Ethics Advisory Service and Unauthorized Practice of Law Committee, Scott demonstrates his dedication to upholding professional integrity and protecting public welfare. Furthermore, Scott's influence extends to the Louisiana Attorney Disciplinary Board, where he plays a crucial role in maintaining legal standards. A graduate of Louisiana State University's esteemed Paul M. Hebert Law Center, Scott's academic excellence was complemented by his leadership roles and community contributions. Beyond his legal practice, Scott remains deeply engaged in community service, supporting organizations like the Tiger Athletic Foundation and Lakeview Civic Improvement Association. Admitted to practice in all Louisiana state and federal courts, Scott's expertise spans appellate advocacy, ensuring comprehensive representation for his clients. Scott's relentless pursuit of excellence is evident in his continuous quest for knowledge, including obtaining a Sustainable Business Strategy certificate from Harvard University Business School Online. As a trusted advocate for individuals and businesses alike, Scott Mansfield and the team at Mansfield Melancon Car Accident and Personal Injury Lawyers offer unparalleled legal services. Contact us today to experience the transformative impact a Baton Rouge personal injury lawyer can bring to your legal matters.

Daniel L. Crandall is the founding partner of The Law Offices of Daniel L. Crandall & Associates. He has been engaged in the practice of law for over forty years. The focus of his practice is exclusively personal injury and disability law. He has become known in Southwest Virginia as the caring personal injury professional. He was privileged to be named twice as the Best Local Lawyer by the readers of The Roanoker Magazine. He graduated from the University of South Florida in 1973 and from the George Mason University School of Law in 1977. While attending law school, he was employed by the Superior Court in Washington, DC as a Court Bailiff. During his time with the courts he witnessed the famed Hannaffi Trials. His picture appeared on the front of the Washington Post receiving the verdict from the foreperson of the jury. He served as Law Clerk to the federally appointed Judge Joseph M. F. Ryan, Jr. for two years. In 1978 he was admitted to the Washington, DC Bar and subsequently in 1979 admitted to the Virginia State Bar. He served as the Past President of the Personal Injury Lawyers Association. He is a member of the American Association for Justice and the Mass Torts Trial Lawyers Association. He serves on the Board of Governors for the Virginia Trial Lawyers Association as a district Governor and served as Chair of the Federal Liaison Sub-Legislative Committee. A hallmark of his personal injury specialty area of law is to practice compassionate law, while providing excellent representation recognizing the client’s need for personal attention and many times affirmation for them as individuals. The motto of The Law Offices of Daniel L. Crandall & Associates is to pursue the practice of law with enthusiasm, excellence and ethics. Mr. Crandall is pleased after thirty-three years the Law Firm of Crandall & Katt continues to represent injured individuals throughout all of Southwest Virginia with a true expression of care and compassion.

Sam G. Nicholson has been practicing law in Augusta for over 25 years. He has built his reputation as an attorney who strives to achieve the best results for all clients through dedication and hard work. He offers prompt attention to the client's legal needs and representation with results. Mr. Nicholson grew up in Augusta and received his undergraduate degree from Vanderbilt University in 1974. He graduated from the Cumberland School of Law at Samford University in 1978, where he was Vice President of the Student Bar Association and received the Dean's Certificate of Appreciation. Throughout his career, Sam has handled various legal matters for his clients. However, within the last few years, he has focused on representing individuals who have been seriously injured as a result of the negligence or wrongdoing of another and handling consumer class actions against corporations whose business practices have been harmful to consumers. Sam Nicholson is a member of the Augusta Bar Association, the State Bar of Georgia, the American Bar Association, the Georgia Trial Lawyers Association, and the American Association for Justice. Sam carries on a tradition of legal representation in that his father began practicing law in Augusta in 1932 and remained in practice in the Augusta area for over 40 years. Sam has served as Chairman of the State Ethics Commission, as a State Representative in the Georgia General Assembly, as the Chairman of the Board of the Augusta Preparatory Day School, the Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Georgia Golf Hall of Fame, and as President of the Parish Counsel of the Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church in Augusta. He is currently serving as Chairman of the Wachovia Bank Advisory Board. Nicholson Revell LLP - Augusta Office 4137 Columbia Rd Augusta, GA 30907 (706) 722-8784

A native of Angleton, Texas in Brazoria County, Jeff Gilbert is a 6th generation Texan with deep roots to his community. Graduating from Angleton High School in 1978, Mr. Gilbert attended Baylor University in Waco, Texas where he was involved in the leadership of many campus service and social organizations. Upon completion of his business degree (BBA) in 1982, Mr. Gilbert returned to Brazoria County going to work for the First Freeport National Bank in Freeport, Texas. Mr. Gilbert later returned to Baylor where he enrolled in the graduate school of business obtaining his degree (MBA) while working as the night manager of the Baylor Student Union. Upon graduation, Mr. Gilbert began a career in banking and corporate investments before entering South Texas College of Law at the age of 27. While in law school, Jeff participated in many intramural moot court and mock trial competitions. Interestingly and of note, Jeff tried and won his first jury trial while in law school serving as an intern with the Harris County District Attorney's office before receiving his J.D. from South Texas College of Law in December 1989. Mr. Gilbert then accepted a position in the Trial Bureau of the Harris County District Attorney's office in Houston, Texas where he tried multiple jury and non-jury cases as a juvenile, misdemeanor and then felony prosecutor. In 1993, Mr. Gilbert left the District Attorney's office to join a prestigious Houston based civil litigation firm. Since that time, his practice has concentrated on litigation, including medical malpractice, pharmaceutical and toxic tort litigation with firms in Houston, Angleton and Dallas, Texas. In January 2006, Mr. Gilbert began a Brazoria County based practice and formed Jeffrey R. Gilbert, P.C. Mr. Gilbert is a member of The State Bar of Texas (Section Memberships include: Criminal Law, Family Law, Juvenile Law), The Brazoria County Bar Association (Past President 2008-2009), The Houston Bar Association, and is a Fellow of the Houston Bar Foundation. He is also a member of the Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association, The College of the State Bar of Texas and is a Fellow of the Trial Advocacy Institute of the Fireman's Fund Insurance Company. He is admitted to practice before all courts of the State of Texas and the United States District Court for the Southern District of Texas. Mr. Gilbert remains a Trial Attorney. His practice focuses on criminal, family and general litigation. Mr. Gilbert was honored to serve two terms (1996 through 1998) as a special judge of the Harris County Criminal Courts at Law. This appointment was made by the 15 county criminal court at law judges of Harris County. Mr. Gilbert presided over hundreds of case dispositions and numerous trials in this position. Active in his community, Mr. Gilbert currently serves on the City of Lake Jackson Planning Commission, as a Board Member and Preseident-elect of the Brazosport Symphony Orchestra Council, as a three-term President of the Brazoswood Buccaneer Band Booster Club (2008-2009, 2009-2010, 2010-2011), he is a past president and former board member of the Downtown Houston Pachyderm Club, and has been a delegate to every Senate District (1996 and 1998, SD #7; 2000, SD #8; and 2002, 2004 , 2006 and 2008, and 2010, SD #17) and State Republican convention since 1996. Mr. Gilbert and his family are proud to trace their Texas roots to John Bradbury Follett who settled in Texas on Follett Island near San Luis Pass in Brazoria County. Accordingly, Mr. Gilbert is a proud member of the Stephen F. Austin Chapter of the Sons of the Republic of Texas. Mr. Gilbert attends BrazosPointe Fellowship in Lake Jackson, where he serves as an usher, greeter, has previously led an adult "Home Team" and has been active in its children's ministries. Mr. Gilbert is the father of two children: Will, a student at Texas A&M University and Morgan, a student at Brazoswood High School. Mr. Gilbert is the son of the late Ralph W. Gilbert, a long-time Angleton attorney, and Fannie Mae Follett Gilbert a life-long resident of Brazoria County. Special Training and experience - Trained Mediator - AA White Dispute Resolution Institute; University of Houston Law Center; Certified for Approval of Court-Ordered Mediations; Trained Family Law Mediator Travis County Dispute Resolution Center; Credentialed and Qualified Family Law Mediator; Trained Ad Litem - Harris County Civil Court Ad Litem Training Course, 1998, 2005; Trained Guardianship Attorney Ad Litem - Completed Training Required by Texas Probate Code for service as Attorney Ad Litem in State Courts Areas of Practice Mediation Business & Commercial Law Contracts Business Organizations Sexual Harassment Construction Law Criminal Law DUI/DWI Guardianships & Conservatorships Wills Family Law Adoption Custody & Visitation Divorce Litigation & Appeals Personal Injury -- Plaintiff Motor Vehicle Accidents -- Plaintiff Probate & Estate Administration Products Liability Law Medical Malpractice Real Estate Law

The hallmark of Mr. Graulich’s practice is client service. He provides personalized legal representation to clients based on their backgrounds, needs, and objectives. Clients can rely on him to be approachable, responsive, efficient, and effective. He responds promptly to phone calls, reports regularly on case developments, and stays on top of changes in the law. Mr. Graulich communicates effectively and is well regarded by other attorneys and judges because he demonstrates the strictest personal and professional ethics in every case he handles.