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.

Chelsea C. Wojcik, an Attorney at the Law Office of Bryan Fagan, stands out as a dedicated legal professional with a robust educational background and a commitment to family law. After graduating from Sam Houston State University in 2019 with a Bachelor of Science in Political Science, accompanied by minors in Legal Studies and Mathematics, Chelsea continued her academic journey at South Texas College of Law, where she earned her Juris Doctorate in 2022. Her legal expertise is underscored by her Bar License UBE and certification as a Mediator, both acquired in April 2023. Chelsea’s passion for family law is not only evident in her educational pursuits but also in her active participation in various community initiatives, including the Family Law Clinic, Estate Planning Clinic, and Pro Bono Work. Beyond her legal endeavors, Chelsea cherishes moments spent with her family—husband Kyle, 8-month-old son Noah, and their two boxers, Allie and Remington. Her diverse interests, ranging from baking and cooking to taking her son to the park, reflect a well-rounded individual dedicated to both personal and professional pursuits. Chelsea’s aspiration to take her son to Disney World in November 2024 highlights her commitment to creating meaningful experiences with her family. Described by friends as hardworking, dedicated, and a little hard-headed, Chelsea brings a unique blend of legal expertise and personal warmth to her role as an attorney, embodying the values of the Law Office of Bryan Fagan.

Meet Byron Shaw, Our dedicated attorney with a distinguished legal career spanning over 24 years, Byron Shaw brings a wealth of experience and expertise to our team. Licensed to practice law in both Ohio and Texas, he has dedicated over two decades to serving clients in family law and criminal law. After four impactful years as a prosecutor in CPS cases, Byron transitioned into private practice, where he has skillfully navigated complex divorces, custody disputes, enforcement actions, CPS cases, and criminal defense matters. In addition to his practice in Texas and Ohio, Byron is a proud member of several prestigious bars, including the U.S. Supreme Court Bar, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit Bar, and the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Ohio Bar. His commitment to justice and advocacy for his clients is evident in every case he takes on, making him an invaluable asset to our team.

After graduating law school with honors Duane Stamp began his legal career as an Assistant District Attorney in New York, successfully prosecuting felony and high-profile criminal cases. This was followed by a tenure as Assistant Attorney General with the New York State Department of Law, focusing on environmental protection and compliance. Duane was approached by Fortune 100 Occidental Petroleum Corporation (NYSE- OXY) and accepted a position as associate general counsel. He spent the next nineteen years in Oxy’s legal department accumulating a wealth of experience in the legal aspects of business issues management, corporate governance, sales, purchasing, new business development, corporate transactions and financing, financial reporting and regulatory compliance, rising to the level of division Vice-President and General Counsel. During his years with Oxy Duane traveled extensively, domestically and internationally, as a leading member of Oxy’s business teams negotiating, documenting and closing high-value merger, acquisition and new business development transactions with companies across the United States and in Canada, Germany, the UK, Brazil, Argentina, Thailand and Japan. Duane is currently the managing member of Stamp Law Group PLLC. Since 2010 his boutique firm has provided general counsel and business consulting services with a focus on small businesses and entrepreneurs involved in a wide variety of enterprises. Duane’s extensive business and legal experience makes him a value-added and cost-effective member of his clients’ teams assisting their business development in the e-commerce era to achieve effective and responsible growth and profitability. Duane received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Philosophy with honors from the State University of New York at Buffalo and a law degree with honors from Western New England University in Springfield, Massachusetts where he was a contributor to the Law Review. Duane is admitted to practice in New York and Texas and before various federal courts. An avid (but still frustratingly mediocre) golfer, part-time piano player, and language enthusiast, Duane and his wife, Linda, reside in Dallas, Texas.

For over 20 years Myron E. Mims Esq. has provided legal and consulting services to small and medium sized businesses. At the turn of the century Mims co-founded a boutique law firm (Nixon Mims, LLP) that developed a niche advising and representing a diverse clientele of small businesses. Nixon Mims also operated a American Title office in downtown Dallas that serviced its real estate clients. Mims served as general counsel and oversaw compliance for many of the firm’s clients operating under state and federal regulatory oversight. Today, Mims’ practice remains focused on providing value-add legal services to businesses and real estate entrepreneurs, with an acute focus on advising growth-stage companies seeking to institute a sound governance foundation; develop viable growth, capitalization, and succession (exit) plans; and access equity capital and alternative financing markets. Mims honed his leadership skills thru civic service, including as mayor-appointed chairman of two downtown Dallas’ Tax Increment Financing District (TIF) boards, and chairman of the City’s first local government corporation. Mims also served as board and executive board member of the Oak Cliff Chamber of Commerce where he worked with neighborhood business owners and pioneering real estate developers to improve the economic conditions of this large and diverse urban neighborhood abutting downtown Dallas. Mims current leadership initiatives include helping emerging domestic market companies (EDMCs) access capital markets.

Braden Bennett, the Firm’s principal attorney, has been practicing construction litigation since 2009. He studied at the University of San Diego School of Law, where he was a member of the San Diego Law Review. Mr. Bennett graduated with honors from the University Southern California in 2004. He enjoys travel, fishing, fitness, and Trojan football.

Mr. Villeda is dually licensed as an attorney and CPA with more than 40 years of legal experience. His business background and training is a major reason why he is known throughout South Texas as “The Valley’s Business Lawyer."

Accomplished Attorney with several areas of practice experience, from Contract Law to Family Law. Very versatile and strives to provide excellent client service! Our Values 01.A Commitment to Excellence While most lawyers focus only on the billable hour, we are committed to making sure that you are fully satisfied with your legal matter. If we cannot help, then we will point you in the right direction and make sure you have the resources to succeed! 02.A Passion for Justice With our legal principles and our desire for justice being our first and foremost value, we always try to diversify the range of legal matters which we take on. That is perfectly shown when you notice that our civil/business cases are varied and cover many areas. That means that besides helping individuals, as well as big and small businesses, we also help thousands of men and women! 03.An Urge for Fair Pricing On par with our passion for justice and excellence, the third work ethic which we stand by is the fair pricing. We have the lowest pricing among the majority of law firms in the country. That is due to the simple fact, that in our opinion, a decent lawyer should charge a price that is nation-wide affordable!

Joe Zaid, founder of Joe I. Zaid & Associates, is a seasoned personal injury attorney whose client-centered approach delivers results for his clients. Since 2013, Joe has represented thousands of clients in cases of personal injury and wrongful death and has recovered millions of dollars in settlements, including numerous seven figure settlements on behalf of individual clients. Joe specializes in personal injury cases, ranging from minor impact collisions to those resulting in life-altering injuries. Through his diligence and extensive caseload experience, Joe has a keen ability to identify vital elements easily overlooked in the client’s case. Joe’s client-centered approach is grounded in taking the time to understand his client’s needs. He recognizes the physical and emotional challenges accident victims and their families endure. He works tirelessly to achieve maximum results for his clients, whether in the courtroom or at the negotiating table. Prior to starting his firm, Joe worked for almost 10 years for one of the world’s largest insurance companies, giving him the insights he needs to advocate for his clients. While Joe fights hard with the insurance companies, he also provides a personal service to his clients throughout the litigation process and prides himself on being available to his clients 24/7. Joe was nominated by H-Texas Magazine as one of Houston’s Top Lawyers and was also nominated as a Top 40 under 40 Trial Lawyer. He is an active member of the Houston Trial Lawyers Association, Texas Trial Lawyers Association, as well as several other professional organizations. Joe is a graduate from South Texas College of Law Houston and is licensed to practice in Texas.

James Guinan began practice in November 1989 and practices as a Criminal Defense and Family lawyer in Dallas, Collin, Denton and Tarrant Counties.