lawyers within 40 miles of Dallas Texas

Deborah Coleman holds a double major in Political Science and Criminal Science from Midwestern State University, Wichita Falls, TX (1992), and earned a JD from Oklahoma City University School of Law (1995). A dedicated community member, Deborah Coleman was actively involved in church activities, including roles such as choir member, Youth Sunday School teacher, and chairperson of several committees. Although focusing on family recently, Deborah plans to return to church volunteer work once her youngest completes junior year. Originally from Wichita Falls and now based in Irving, TX, Deborah Coleman is a passionate sports enthusiast, supporting teams such as the Dallas Cowboys, Texas Rangers, Oklahoma Sooners, Dallas Wings, and Mavericks.

Jessica Lesser is a dedicated Attorney at The Law Office of Bryan Fagan, bringing a wealth of experience and a deep commitment to her role. Originally from Midland, Texas, Jessica began her legal career in the Dallas/Fort Worth area in 1997. Over the years, she expanded her professional horizons by living and practicing law in Scottsdale, Arizona, and Richmond, Virginia, before returning to DFW in 2000. Her journey through various cities and legal environments has enriched her perspective and sharpened her skills as a legal professional. In her personal life, Jessica treasures spending time with her family and finds joy in cooking, a hobby she holds dear. Her love for animals is evident in her volunteer work with an animal rescue organization, as well as her personal commitment to fostering dogs over the years. At home, she shares her life with her high school-aged son and a loyal Siberian Husky named Lucy, both of whom bring her immense joy and pride. Jessica’s passion for solving problems led her to pursue a career in the legal field. She is especially devoted to ensuring that the law is applied equally to all individuals, a cause she holds close to her heart. Her personal experience with divorce profoundly shaped her approach to her work. Having navigated the legal system as a client, Jessica gained invaluable insight into the challenges clients face, inspiring her to become a strong advocate for client education. She is deeply committed to equipping her clients with the knowledge they need to make informed decisions about their cases. Known for her authenticity, caring nature, analytical mind, and a touch of quirky charm, Jessica is highly regarded by both her colleagues and friends. Her dedication to her work and her clients is matched only by her adventurous spirit. One of her lifelong dreams is to spend a year traveling the country in an RV, a goal that reflects her curiosity and love for exploration. Jessica’s unique blend of professional expertise and personal warmth makes her an invaluable member of the Law Office of Bryan Fagan team.

Attorney Champagne practices law in the areas of Wills, Estates, Guardianship and Family Law. She earned her Juris Doctor from Washburn University of Topeka and was admitted to the State Bar of Texas in 2007. Fellow associates describe Attorney Champagne as a caring, tenacious and a passionate advocate for her clients. Her intelligent approach to resolving your complex legal issues stems from her client centered practice philosophy. Attorney Champagne is committed to finding the solution that fits your individual needs. Attorney Champagne invites you to experience excellent client service. Her goal is to treat every client with respect and dignity. When our firm accepts your case, you will know that your business is important to us.

Catherine Marsden is an attorney practicing in the Commercial, Industrial, and Catastrophic Injury Litigation department at Bailey & Galyen. She is an El Paso native and a graduate of the University of Texas at El Paso who now calls Dallas home. She was admitted to the State Bar of Texas in 2018 after graduating from the University of Texas School of Law. Catherine is an accomplished attorney with a robust background in mass torts and complex litigation. Catherine’s deep understanding of the intricacies involved in complex personal injury cases underscores her commitment to the public and advocating for individuals from diverse backgrounds. Catherine is known for her dedication to representing ordinary individuals facing complex legal challenges and ensuring they receive diligent and compassionate legal representation.

Mr. Pierret attended the University of Dallas on full academic scholarship, obtaining a degree in Philosophy, and went straight to law school at St. Mary’s University in San Antonio. His first job as an attorney brought him to Fort Worth as a briefing attorney for Justices Clyde Ashworth and David Farris on the Fort Worth Court of Appeals, and he has remained in Tarrant County for the past 35 years. Mr. Pierret’s practice has always revolved around tort law, both plaintiff and defense, and he has been Board-certified in Civil Trial Law since 1991 and Personal Injury Law since 1998. He received a Top 10 Attorney Award in 2020 from the National Academy of Personal Injury Attorneys, and his practice at Bailey & Galyen is devoted to representing those who have been injured by someone else’s negligence.

Scott Robelen is a Board-Certified personal injury trial attorney. Scott is a veteran litigator who has tried more than 300 cases to jury verdict over his legal career. Opposing counsel knows and respects that he will take meritorious cases to trial with extreme preparation and skill. Scott has extensive experience handling complex commercial litigation, industrial accident litigation, and catastrophic injury litigation. His verdicts have impacted the policies of police departments, correctional facilities, human resource departments, emergency rooms, universities, insurance, and corporations. Scott Robelen was admitted to the State Bar of Texas in 1989 and is licensed to practice in the United States Federal District Courts for the Northern, Eastern, Western and Southern Districts of Texas. In 1986, he received his BBA with emphasis in Finance and Economics from the University of Oklahoma. In 1989, Mr. Robelen earned his Doctorate of Jurisprudence with Distinction from the University of Oklahoma College of Law, where he was a member of the honorary legal fraternity, Phi Delta Phi.

The Law Offices of Ledger & Associates is a leading consumer protection and personal injury law firm representing accident and injury victims nationwide. We strive to provide our clients with the best legal representation and our experienced trial lawyers are committed to defending your rights, in cases ranging from labor and employment disputes to class actions to negligence and injury lawsuits. Learn more about our law firm's huge verdicts and settlements visit www.LedgerLaw.com or call 800-300-0001.

After earning a statewide reputation for excellence as a prosecutor, Knox Fitzpatrick, in 1994, brought his formidable trial skills and gift for legal analysis to the defense of individuals and corporations accused of criminal wrongdoing by both state and federal authorities.His storied career as a prosecutor includes achieving the rank of Supervisory Chief Felony Prosecutor under the legendary Dallas County Criminal District Attorney Henry Wade. He successfully litigated scores of felony cases, ranging from complex white-collar crime to capital murder, where the jury awarded the death penalty every time Mr. Fitzpatrick asked the jury for that sentence.In 1993, the State Bar of Texas named Mr. Fitzpatrick its Prosecutor of the Year. A versatile lawyer with seasoned judgment, he has served the State of Texas in numerous leadership roles, including that of General Counsel to the Governor of Texas. In addition, Mr. Fitzpatrick has been President of the Dallas County Criminal Defense Lawyers Association, Of Counsel to the Prosecution Standard and Guidelines Study Commission, a member of the Governor's Criminal Justice Task Force, and a member of the State Bar of Texas Legal Representation for Those on Death Row Committee. He has lectured at numerous seminars and civic forums.Mr. Fitzpatrick serves on the Texas Task Force on Indigent Defense as an appointee of Texas Governor Rick Perry, and is a former director of the Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association. An AV rated lawyer by Martindale Hubbell Peer Review Rating, Mr. Fitzpatrick has honed superior trial skills through more than 300 jury trials.As a lawyer Board Certified in Criminal Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization, he has successfully represented numerous high-profile businessmen, doctors, school officials, police officers, and those in the securities industry, as well as corporations. Mr. Fitzpatrick's experience includes cases ranging from complex federal securities litigation to wire fraud to drug conspiracy to capital murder. Mr. Fitzpatrick's skills have been sought not only for cases in his home state of Texas, but in other states as well, including Oklahoma, Louisiana, Illinois, New York, and Florida.For the past four consecutive years, Mr. Fitzpatrick's peers have voted him a Texas "Super Lawyer" as reported in Texas Monthly magazine.

John R. Teakell has over 30 years experience in criminal law as both a prosecutor and criminal defense attorney. Those charged with serious crimes seek John Teakell out for legal counsel because of his deep criminal law subject matter experience and firsthand knowledge of state and criminal court procedures. Teakell began his career as an Assistant District Attorney and worked as a Senior Trial Counsel for the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission where he prosecuted civil enforcement actions of fraudulent schemes in White Collar cases. Before going into criminal defense Mr. Teakell spent over 12 years in the U.S. Attorney’s Office as a federal prosecutor, most of which at the Northern District of Texas where he was designated as a bank fraud prosecutor. However, during this period Teakell also prosecuted all types of federal crimes in the Northern District of Texas including extraordinarily large drug trafficking and money laundering cases as an Assistant U.S. Attorney in the District of Puerto Rico, as well as federal death penalty cases. Today Mr. Teakell represents defendants in criminal cases throughout the State of Texas in federal and state courts, as well as cases in federal courts throughout the United States including Puerto Rico. As a criminal defense attorney and trial lawyer, Mr. Teakell has successfully defended those charged with violent crimes, drug manufacturing and distribution, and white-collar crimes including money laundering, bank fraud, securities fraud, and violations of federal securities law.

Attorney Cramer has more than 30 years of practice. Michael developed a statewide practice focused on litigation. His cases range from breach of contract to construction delay claims against the State of Texas. He also works with Family Law and Divorce cases. His business litigation practice includes the representation of corporations of all sizes. Michael has considerable experience in assisting corporations to avoid litigation through consultancy and risk avoidance. He counsels business owners on the best type of entity for their corporate structure and then assists the business in every step of the process from formation to contracts, collections to dissolution, and everything in between. Michael’s business law clients include construction companies, contractors, sub-contractors, suppliers, franchisors, owners, architects, business partners and many other entities in litigation matters. His family law clients include parents, grandparents, couples, and conservators in all areas of family law.