Christy Amuny is an experienced trial lawyer who has tried over 100 cases to verdict. She received her undergraduate degree from The University of Texas (B.A. 1986) and attended Texas Tech School of Law (J.D. 1990). Christy is a native of Southeast Texas.
Missy K. Atwood is a principal in the Austin office at Germer, PLLC. She has over 25 years of experience in civil litigation, healthcare law and administrative law. She has tried more than 60 cases to verdict as first-chair trial counsel in State District Courts and Federal Courts. She represents clients in a wide variety of complex civil litigation, as both lead counsel and local...
Mark T. Beaman is an experienced trial attorney and administrative lawyer. He has been with the Firm since 1998. He is a Fellow of the American College of Trial Lawyers and a member of the American Board of Trial Advocates. Since 2005...
Katherine Bell-Moss, a principal in the Austin office, is a seasoned trial attorney with over 30 years of experience trying cases in state and federal courts in Texas and across the United States.
Karen R. Bennett, managing principal with the firm, graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree in 1988 from the University of Texas at Arlington. She received her Doctor of Jurisprudence degree from Texas Tech University, where she…
Chris A. Blackerby is a successful trial lawyer with 30 years of experience in a wide range of matters focusing principally on product liability and personal injury litigation...
Robin represents a wide variety of clients and companies who are based locally, nationally, and internationally, and whose industries include retailers (premises liability, general negligence, premises security, products, DTPA), oil and gas…
Michael Bridwell has been practicing litigation work in a variety of matters since graduating from the University of Texas School of Law in 1985.
Gregg R. Brown is an accomplished trial lawyer with over 25 years of experience in a wide range of matters, focusing principally on construction litigation, product liability, long term exposure claims and wrongful death claims, as well as…
Ryan C. Bueche is the rare combination of a lead trial attorney and a lead appellate attorney. Prior to entering private practice, Ryan worked for four different federal judges in...
Thomas M. Bullion III graduated with honors from the University of Texas at Austin in 1978 with a bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering. After working for several years as an engineer, he went to law school at the Southern Methodist…
Christine D. Burkhart is a principal in the San Antonio office. She has over 19 years of experience in civil litigation primarily focusing her practice on construction defect litigation, representing general contractors and subcontractors, premises liability, product liability and trucking/transportation matters.
Kaitlin L. Carrillo is a principal at GERMER in the Austin office with over 10 years of litigation experience. She joined GERMER as an associate in 2017 and has been a principal since 2021.
Chad Castille is a Principal in the Houston office of Germer and concentrates his practice on complex civil litigation. Chad has tried more than a dozen cases before the American Arbitration Association ("AAA").
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.
Scott C. Crutchfield is a Principal in GERMER PLLC’s Business section. His practice is primarily concentrated on representing Lenders and Borrowers in connection with HUD-Insured Loan transactions for the construction, refinancing and
Emily Davenport brings over 20 years of legal experience to Germer. Emily represents a wide variety of health care providers in medical malpractice, employment, administrative, and business litigation.
Daniel C. Ducote has been a mediator since 1994 and his practice has been limited to Alternative Dispute Resolution since 2000.
Javier T. Duran is a Principal with the firm, graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Philosophy from Rice University in 1995, and his Doctor of Jurisprudence from The University of Texas School of Law in 1999.
Alexis M. Filley is an attorney in the Austin office of Germer, where she focuses on health law, representing hospitals, physicians, and healthcare providers.
Chad Geisler is a principal in the Austin office at Germer, PLLC, having joined Germer in 2004. He is a trial lawyer with 25 years of experience in civil litigation and has tried over three dozen cases to verdict in state...
Larry Germer is a trial lawyer who has defended clients in major cases in all areas of litigation. He graduated from the University of Texas in 1963 with a Bachelor of Arts degree. In 1966, he received his law degree from the…
Charles W. “Charlie” Goehringer, Jr. joined GERMER in 2001. Charlie graduated from Lamar University in Beaumont with a Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering degree in 1980. He received a Masters of Business Administration…
Roland F. Gonzales is a San Antonio native with a business background. Roland helped run his family’s roofing company of 50 years by estimating projects, negotiating contracts with publicly traded companies, and staging complex retrofit roof projects throughout central Texas.
Guy Neil Goodson graduated with honors from the University of Texas at Austin with a Bachelor of Business Administration degree in 1973, and then attended law school at Southern Methodist University, graduating in 1976. Guy began his…
Richard H. Grafton has extensive experience in products liability, personal injury, property damage, breach of contract, and construction defect litigation. Rich has tried cases throughout the State of...
Rett Holidy has been a principal with the firm since 2003. Rett is a native of Navasota, Texas. He graduated from Texas A&M University in 1992 with a Bachelor of Business Administration degree and then from Baylor University…
Board Certified in Administrative Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization, Franklin represents physicians before the Texas Medical Board, where he previously worked as a Staff Attorney. That experience gives Franklin insight into the…
Gregory Howard is a litigation attorney with Germer PLLC. Greg is a proud native Houstonian, with undergraduate and graduate business degrees from Texas A&M University and a law degree from the University of Houston Law Center. Since…
John C. Howell is a principal in the San Antonio office at Germer PLLC. He is a trial lawyer with 35 years of experience, representing clients in a wide range of litigation in both State and Federal Courts. He has tried over 45 cases to jury verdict.
Jason L. Hughes is a native of Beaumont, Texas. He graduated from Lamar University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Criminal Justice in 1993. After graduation, Jason started his career as a patrolman, then detective with the…
Wylie Kumler attended New Mexico State University, where he received a B.A. in English in 1998. After graduating from NMSU, Wylie worked as a case manager serving at-risk and homeless adolescents.
Mark D. Lambert is a trial attorney with experience litigating across Texas in both state and federal court. He is certified and often appointed by courts as an Attorney Ad Litem. In 1999, he graduated from the University of Texas at Tyler with a Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance with a Minor in...
Karen Landinger is a highly experienced appellate attorney who has spent 30 years successfully representing public and private clients in state and federal courts.
Christopher D. Leavins is a Principal and Member at our Beaumont office 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.
Kate K. Leverett concentrates in public entity and administrative law and represents local government units including cities, counties, port and navigation districts...
Valerie is Southeast Texas born and raised and is a proud alumni of All Saints Episcopal School (c/o 2000), West Brook High School (c/o 2004), Rice University...
Valerie Ly was born in Houston and grew up in Angleton, Texas. She graduated from Southern Methodist University in 2004 with a degree in Finance. She then received her J.D. from SMU in 2007. While at SMU, Valerie received First
C. Scott Mann, Jr. is a business lawyer with over 25 years of experience in representing developers, lenders and business enterprises in complex real estate transactions, business acquisitions, sales, and in advising clients on the formation,…
Matt McCracken is licensed to practice law in Texas and New Mexico. He has more than twenty-five years of trial, appellate and administrative law experience representing medical, legal, insurance and other professionals as well as product...
W. Paul Miller graduated from the University of Texas at Austin with a Bachelor of Arts in Government and a minor in Mathematics. Paul graduated magna cum laude from Texas Tech University School of Law, and also briefly studied law at…
Toby F. Nash is a native of Beaumont, Texas who began his legal career at GERMER in 2005. He graduated magna cum laude from Lamar University with a Bachelor of Business Administration degree in Accounting in 2002. Toby graduated in…
Nadine Ona is originally from Houston, graduated from Texas Tech, and joined Germer in 2017. While at Tech, she served as editor for the Business & Bankruptcy Law Journal and the Texas Bank...
Chris Pearson is a principal at Germer in Austin, Texas. Chris is licensed to practice in Texas and Oklahoma and has over 35 years of experience as a trial attorney.
Tiffany Pham is a Principal at Germer's Houston Office, where she represents clients across Texas in labor, employment, and civil rights matters.
Carmen Jo Rejda-Ponce (“CJ”) focuses on a broad range of labor and employment litigation, including, discrimination, harassment, hostile work environment, retaliation, disability accommodation, wage and hour laws, and unemployment benefits…
Daniel Schick earned his Bachelor of Science degree from Texas A&M University and graduated with highest honors from the University of Mississippi School of Law.
Adrian Senyszyn is a principal at Germer PLLC, and he practices in the areas of construction, cybersecurity, health care law, HIPAA, administrative law, and personal injury.
Collin D. Shellenberger was born and raised in Beaumont, Texas. He has spent his entire legal career with Germer, PLLC in its Beaumont office defending businesses and individuals in civil litigation matters.
Larry J. Simmons, Jr., a principal in the firm, has tried dozens of cases as lead attorney in a variety of commercial, employment, civil rights and personal injury lawsuits. Larry is one of only seven Texas attorneys double Board Certified as a…
J. Mitchell Smith has been a principal with Germer since January 2002. Mitch graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree in 1988 from The University of Texas at Austin. He received a Juris Doctor from Baylor University School of Law in 1991.
G. Robert Sonnier has significant experience representing clients in litigation throughout several states in both state and federal courts with an emphasis in products liability, premises liability, toxic tort, trucking, and general civil…
John E. Spalding is a principal in the Houston office at Germer. He has been practicing law for almost forty years. He has defended thousands of cases and tried over fifty defense cases to successful jury verdicts.
Lee H. Staley is a principal with the firm the Houston office. Lee is a native of Wichita Fall, Texas. He graduated from the University of Texas in 1996 with a B.A. and then from South Texas College of Law, cum laude, with a Juris Doctor degree.
James A. Tatem, senior trial counsel with the firm, is a graduate of the University of Texas where he received a Bachelor of Business Administration degree in 1989. He received his Doctor of Jurisprudence degree from South Texas…
Troy A. Williams represents a wide variety of clients and companies who are based locally, nationally, and internationally, and whose industries include retailers (premises liability, general negligence, premises security, products, DTPA), oil and gas…
Ben Zinnecker was born and raised in Austin, Texas. He attended Texas A&M University, where he received a B.A. in Philosophy in 2005. In 2008, Ben earned his J.D. from Baylor University School of Law, where he enjoyed success in pretrial, mock trial, and moot court competitions.
Janice M. Byington is a litigation attorney with over 24 years of experience. Her practice focuses on representing hospitals, physicians and a wide range of allied healthcare professionals in connection with health care liability claims, and professional licensing and regulatory matters.
Juvie Cruz Cardenas is an experienced, efficient, and proactive attorney and legal strategist with over 15 years of civil litigation experience in Texas state and federal courts. She is Senior Trial Counsel at the firm’s Houston office and has...
Shaunté M. Collins is a native Austinite and first joined Germer in 2020. She graduated from Duke University with a degree in Political Science and certificate in Politics, Philosophy & Economics. She then received her Doctor of Jurisprudence, with honors, from St. Mary’s University School of Law.
Rachel G. Crutchfield has over twenty-five years of civil litigation experience and is Senior Trial Counsel in Germer’s Houston office. Her current practice focuses on first-party defense in...
Julie DeWeese Curtis is a summa cum laude graduate of St. Edward's University in Austin, Texas where she received a Bachelor of Arts in English Writing and Rhetoric in 2009.
Serena D. Harmon is a trial attorney with experience litigating in both state and federal courts. In 1992, Serena earned her law school degree from South Texas College of Law. Prior to attending law school, Serena worked several years working in city government and earned a Master in Science from Carnegie Mellon University. Since law school, Serena has practiced several...
Samantha C. Jeffers is an Attorney in the Austin office of Germer. Samantha graduated Magna Cum Laude from Texas Woman’s University with a degree in Business Management.
Prior to joining Germer in 2019, Barbara Jordan spent over twelve years serving as a prosecutor on behalf of Texas regulatory agencies, including the Texas Medical Board, Health and Human Services Office of Inspector General, and State Board of Dental Examiners.
Travis Linthicum was born in Houston, Texas and raised in Beaumont, Texas. He received his J.D. from South Texas College of Law Houston in 2019.
Laura O’Toole was born and raised in Beaumont, Texas. She earned her law degree from the University of Texas School of Law in 1991 and has practiced in Austin since 1994. Laura is the co-author of Betting Booze & Brothels, Vice, Corruption and Justice in Jefferson County, Texas from Spindletop to the 1960s published by...
Antonio “Tony” Ramirez joins Germer’s Houston office after working for a national law firm, representing both private and public employers in employment matters of all types in state and federal courts.
Eric Robertson was raised in Port Neches, Texas, before he moved away for school and work. He attended Stephen F. Austin State University in Nacogdoches, Texas, for his undergraduate studies.
Kelli B. Smith earned her Doctor of Jurisprudence degree, with honors, from the University of Texas School of Law in 1998. While attending law school, she was a Teaching Quizmaster, an associate editor of the Texas Journal of Women and The Law, and excelled in Moot Court competitions.
Chelsie Vaught is an Attorney in the Houston and Beaumont offices of Germer. Prior to joining the firm, she served as Associate Judge for the 246th District Court, and she has worked as an attorney handling complex litigation matters for nearly 20 years.
William is a seasoned trial attorney with over 30 years of experience litigating claims involving personal injury, medical malpractice, professional negligence, products liability, motor vehicle collisions, deceptive trade practices, premises liability, property/casualty losses and insurance coverage.
Mark Zamora is a native of San Antonio, Texas. Mark graduated from Texas A&M University in 2011 with a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and earned his Juris Doctor from St. Mary’s School of Law in 2015.
Efosa J. Asemota joined Germer’s Houston office as an attorney in 2025. Efosa graduated from John Jay College of Criminal Justice in 2015 with a Bachelor of Arts in Forensic Psychology and a minor in Theatre Arts.
Dylan Bass joined Germer’s Houston office as an attorney in 2025. Dylan earned his J.D. from South Texas College of Law and his undergraduate degree from Texas A&M University.
Paige Browne is a proud Southeast Texas native. She graduated from Texas A&M University with a Bachelor of Business Administration, majoring in Business Honors and Management.
Theodore “Theo” Carrum, a native Houstonian, joined Germer’s Houston office as an attorney in 2025.
Callie Copeland is a native Houstonian who joined Germer’s Houston office as an attorney in 2023. She graduated from Texas A&M University with a Bachelor of Arts in English, a minor in Business, and a Professional Writing Certificate.
Adam Daigle is originally from Houston, received a B.S. and J.D. from University of Houston, and joined Germer in 2022. While at UHLC, he served as an editor for the Houston Journal of International Law and was a member of the Civil Practice Clinic.
Josh Ellis focuses his practice on commercial litigation, construction litigation, personal injury, and employment litigation. He brings extensive litigation experience, representing clients in a variety of complex disputes.
Shawn Figari was raised in Beaumont, Texas, and graduated from Monsignor Kelly Catholic High School. Shawn then attended Texas A&M University, where he graduated with a Bachelor’s of Science for Economics...
Cristina Gadangi was born and raised in Houston, Texas. Cristina graduated from Texas A&M University with a Bachelor of Science in Human Resource Development and earned her Doctor of Jurisprudence...
John Michael Gonzalez was raised in Orange, Texas, where he graduated from Little Cypress-Mauriceville High School.
Jesse Guadiana was born and raised in North Texas. Jesse graduated from the University of Texas at Austin and earned his Doctor of Jurisprudence from the University of Houston Law Center.
Daniela Jimenez earned her Bachelor of Science in Sport Management from Texas A&M University in 2019. She went on to graduate from St. Mary’s University School of Law in 2023.
Diego Lopez was raised in a small town in Oklahoma. He graduated from Oklahoma State University with a Bachelor of Science in Management Science and Information Systems and minored in Information Assurance.
Iliana Martinez is currently an associate attorney in Germer’s Austin office, where she focuses on many areas of civil litigation.
Andre Nembhard is a trial attorney in the Houston office. After graduating from the University of Texas School of Law, Andre relocated to Anchorage, Alaska where he practiced civil litigation and was a law clerk for the Superior Court in Anchorage.
Jesse Potts is an attorney in Germer's Houston office. He graduated from Oberlin College with a Bachelor of Arts in Economics in 2017 and earned his Doctor of Jurisprudence from The University of Texas School of Law in 2021.
Robert Root is a proud native of Southeast Texas and alumnus of Vidor High School, Lamar University, and University of Houston Law Center.
Liza L. Roys is an associate attorney at Germer PLLC, where she joined the firm in 2025. Her practice focuses on civil and commercial litigation in state and federal courts, with an emphasis on defending individuals and corporate clients in professional liability, general liability, premises liability, and insurance-related disputes.
Anna Seale is originally from Jasper, Texas. Anna graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree in 2021 from The University of Texas at Austin. She attended the University of Houston Law Center and graduated in 2024.
Sarah Shumate-Connor was born and raised in Denver, Colorado. She graduated with Highest Honors from Metropolitan State University of Denver with a B.A. in Economics and a minor in Political Science. She earned her J.D. from the Thomas R. Kline School of Law of Duquesne University where she graduated cum laude.
Jimmy N. Smith joined Germer, PLLC as an associate in November 2025. His practice focuses on commercial litigation, professional malpractice, and construction defect disputes.
Rebecca Sohnlein is an associate attorney in Germer’s Austin office. She graduated from the University of Georgia in 2021 with a Bachelor of Science in Psychology.
Christen St. Denis was born and raised in California. Following her graduation from the University of Washington, Christen moved to Austin, Texas in 2016.
Claire Walker is currently an associate attorney in Germer’s Austin office, where she focuses on many areas of civil litigation.
Kendra L. Watson graduated from Texas A&M University in 2016 with a Bachelor of Science in Sociology. She earned her Doctor of Jurisprudence degree from South Texas College of Law Houston.
G. David Barnett has over twenty-eight years of experience practicing law. He is licensed in Texas and Louisiana.
Paula H. Blazek, has been Board Certified in both Civil Trial Law and Personal Injury Trial Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization since 1990 and is a member of the American Board of Trial Advocates. An…
Steve Dillawn graduated from the University of Texas at Austin with a degree in Chemical Engineering in 1979, and worked as a petroleum engineer until 1986. He received his law degree from the University of…
Mike Dodson is an AV rated attorney by Martindale Hubbell, with over forty years of litigation experience. He is licensed to practice law in both Texas and Louisiana. He has a very well documented and public record of excellence in large and complex litigation.
Sandra C. Howard is a Golden Triangle native who graduated summa cum laude with a Bachelor of Science in Political Science from Lamar University in 1993. She received her Doctor of Jurisprudence degree from South Texas College of Law in…
Lansford Ireson has thirty-four years of trial and litigation experience in state and federal courts across Texas. Areas include oil field accidents, trucking, products liability, and premise liability involving personal injury and property damage.
Roy A. Spezia has focused his practice in the area of products liability for over twenty years. Roy is regional counsel for an automobile manufacturer for all of its products liability matters in Texas, Oklahoma and New Mexico. Additionally,…
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GERMER PLLC
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Beaumont, Texas 77701
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Austin, TX 78746
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1826 North Loop 1604 West, Suite 300
San Antonio, Texas 78248
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102 N College Ave, Suite 709
Tyler, TX 75702
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