An AV® Preeminent™ Peer Review Rated℠ attorney by Martindale-Hubbell®, Patrick Swindell focuses on bankruptcy law and civil litigation. He is a native of Amarillo and is very active in his community. He is Past President of the Board of Trustees of the Amarillo Opera and Lifetime Regent and Founder of Ascension Academy.

Jeffrey Lee Weinstein is a practicing lawyer in the state of Texas handling personal injury matters.

Al Malone left a career as a tax advisor at one of the largest and most respected companies in the world to establish a firm dedicated to helping common people. He took his knowledge in complex corporate finances and focused on advocating for individuals. The clients of Law Offices of Al Malone receive the same treatment on their legal issue. “My philosophy is client first,” says Malone. “I simply try to find the solution that is best for the client. And I’ve found that there is always a solution.”

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.

Estate planning is not just about documents—it’s about making the right decisions before problems arise. Glenda Clausell is a Houston estate planning, probate, and guardianship attorney with over two decades of experience helping individuals and families understand their options and build a strong, reliable foundation for the future. At the Law Office of Bryan Fagan, founded by Houston family law attorney Bryan Fagan, Glenda serves as a Supervising Attorney, guiding clients through estate planning decisions with clarity, confidence, and care.

When your case is likely to be decided in a courtroom, experience is critical. At the Law Office of Bryan Fagan, founded by Houston family law attorney Bryan Fagan, Melvin Thathiah represents clients in Dallas and across North Texas in contested divorce, custody, and litigation-driven family law matters. With more than 20 years of litigation experience, including hundreds of bench trials and over 50 jury trials, he provides clients with trial-ready representation and strategic courtroom advocacy. Melvin previously served as a Visiting Judge in Collin County, presiding over civil and criminal matters.

Michael Downey joined Mostyn Law in 2013. Michael works primarily on Personal Injury and Insurance litigation. He also has experience handling probate and estate cases, professional license defense cases, and complex commercial matters. Michael enjoys being a part of Mostyn Law’s trial team. His excellent advocacy skills and trial work have earned him recognition by the National Academy of Personal Injury “Top 10 Under 40” as well as the The National Trial Lawyers “Top 40 under 40” list.

Gary W. Coker, a principal with the firm, is a native of Jasper, Texas. For more than 35 years, Gary has represented financial institutions, businesses and individuals primarily in the areas of business organizations and transactions, bankruptcy and creditors’ rights, real estate, health law and estate planning and probate. Gary is rated AV Preeminent by Martindale Hubbell Peer Review Ratings and is licensed to practice in Texas state courts and the United States District Court for the Eastern, Southern, Western and Northern Districts of Texas, as well as the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit. He is a member of the State Bar of Texas, Jefferson County Bar Association, Texas Association of Bank Council, and is a Life Fellow of the Texas Bar Foundation. He is Chairman of the Board of Trustees of Baptist Hospitals of Southeast Texas and is an active member of Beaumont’s First Baptist Church. Gary is also a certified mediator.

Christopher D. Leavins is a Principal and Member at our Beaumont and Houston offices and has been with Germer PLLC since 2008. He graduated from Texas A&M University with a Bachelor of Science in Economics prior to receiving his Doctor of Jurisprudence at South Texas College of Law. Chris is Board Certified in Commercial Real Estate Law and Residential Real Estate Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization. Chris has extensive experience in representing real estate developers, lenders, and businesses, as well as individuals in complex real estate transactions, financing, leasing, development, subdivisions, shopping centers and office buildings. In addition, he also has experience in estate planning, probate, business acquisitions, commercial litigation, and advising clients on the formation, operation and dissolution of various business entities. Chris has significant public entity representation, including acting as City Attorney and City Prosecutor for local municipalities, as well as representing economic development corporations and emergency service providers. He has been recognized as a Texas Super Lawyer Rising Star, a Thompson Reuters publication, from 2018 – 2022.

Lucy “Brandy” Bramlett is a family law attorney at the Law Office of Bryan Fagan, PLLC, serving clients from the firm’s Austin office. Brandy brings a diverse and well-rounded legal background to her practice, with experience spanning family law, law enforcement defense, environmental law, and oil and gas matters. Brandy earned her undergraduate degree in Chemistry from the University of Mississippi (1992) before pursuing her Juris Doctor at Texas A&M School of Law. Prior to joining the firm, she worked with several respected organizations, including Kimbrough Legal, Izzo & Associates, the Office of the Attorney General, Flahive, Ogden & Latson, and the Texas Senate. Brandy was drawn to the legal profession by a desire to help families navigate difficult and often emotional situations. She approaches each case with compassion, dedication, and a practical mindset.