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Arielle K. Allen

Arielle K. Allen

Distinguished Lawyer

Personal Injury Law

401 Twin Creek Rd, Dripping Springs, TX 78620, USA

Arielle K. Allen is the founder of Allen Law PLLC, where she represents individuals and families in personal injury and civil litigation matters across Texas. Her practice focuses on serious motor vehicle collisions, premises liability, wrongful death, insurance disputes, and other negligence claims. Arielle is known for her strategic approach to litigation, meticulous case preparation, and unwavering commitment to client advocacy. She earned her Juris Doctor from the University of Texas School of Law, graduating with Pro Bono Honors, and holds a bachelor's degree in psychology from the University of Maryland. Her background in psychology informs her trauma-informed approach to representing clients, particularly those navigating catastrophic injuries and emotionally complex cases. Arielle is passionate about advancing the legal profession through writing, education, and mentorship, and is dedicated to pursuing justice with integrity, compassion, and tenacity.

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Austin Hagee

Austin Hagee

Distinguished Lawyer

Criminal Defense Law

120 Austin Hwy #103, San Antonio, TX 78209, USA

Austin M. Hagee is a proven trial lawyer and San Antonio native who works tirelessly to defend the constitutional rights of his clients. Austin prides himself in being able to advocate for his clients to make sure their side of the story is told and their rights are protected through every step of the judicial process. After working as a felony prosecutor and nationally recognized criminal defense attorney, Austin formed the Austin Hagee Law Firm, PLLC. In forming the firm Austin’s goal was to create a client-centric environment that always puts clients first. The justice system is not always fair, but Austin refuses to accept the status quo and makes sure that every single one of his clients is treated with dignity and respect. Austin graduated from the University of Texas at San Antonio’s Honors College and went on to attend St. Mary’s University School of Law on a Dean’s scholarship. At St. Mary’s Law, Austin was inducted into The Order of Barristers, Phi Delta Phi International Legal Honor Society, competed on the National Negotiations Team and served as a staff writer for St. Mary’s specialty law review, The Scholar. Austin M. Hagee is a former Bexar County Felony Assistant District Attorney where he successfully litigated hundreds of cases. As a prosecutor, Austin worked to litigate and try cases in the areas of driving while intoxicated, family violence assaults, burglary, theft, possession, evading arrest, unlawful carrying of a weapon, criminal mischief, and more. After leaving the District Attorney’s Office, Austin worked as an associate for a large civil defense litigation firm. Through this work, Austin represented Fortune 500 companies in business litigation, insurance defense litigation, and Deceptive Trade Practices Act (DTPA) litigation throughout the State of Texas in both state and federal courts. Additionally, Austin handled legal matters in business governance and employment law. Outside of work Austin likes to stay involved in his community by serving on the board of the San Antonio Young Lawyers Association, being involved as a member of the local William S. Sessions American Inn of Court chapter, and attending services on Sunday morning at Cornerstone Church. Austin is happily married and loves cheering on UTSA and the San Antonio Spurs.

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Beatriz Trillos Ballerini

Immigration Law

3000 Weslayan St, Houston, TX 77027, USA

At her own law firm in Houston, Texas, Beatriz Trillos Ballerini brings more than 18 years of experience in all manner of immigration law matters to bear on assisting individuals and their families throughout the greater Houston area who are seeking work or citizenship in the United States. While the scope of her immigration and nationality law practice is comprehensive, ranging from temporary work visa acquisition and consular processing to permanent residency and other citizenship matters, she concentrates primarily on special visas, labor certifications, intracompany transfers and other employment-based immigration matters. Fluent in three languages, including her native Spanish, Ms. Trillos Ballerini brings a rich perspective to her clients' cases as a Colombia native who immigrated with her family to the United States when she was young. Ms. Trillos Ballerini earned her law degree from the South Texas College of Law. Licensed by the Supreme Court of Texas, she is admitted to practice before all state courts in addition to the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas and the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 5th Circuit. She holds membership in the Houston Bar Association, the Hispanic Bar Association, the Italy-America Chamber of Commerce of Texas and three chapters of the American Immigration Lawyers Association. Widely recognized for her experience and insight, Ms. Trillos Ballerini appears frequently as an authority on immigration law topics on Univision, and she has spoken at conferences in Mexico and Canada and around the U.S.. She is presently actively working as the liaison between the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA) and Customs Border Protection (CBP) Houston and is listed in Houstonia Magazine Top Lawyers of 2015,2016,2017 and 2018.

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Ben Michael

Criminal Defense Law

500 W 2nd St suite 1900, Austin, TX 78701, USA

Ben “Mr. Dismissal” Michael is the founder of Michael & Associates Criminal Defense Attorneys, premier white-glove criminal defense firm committed to achieving exceptional outcomes for clients across Texas. With a team boasting over 400 years of combined legal experience, Michael & Associates has successfully handled thousands of cases—securing dismissals, reductions, and acquittals in both misdemeanor and felony matters statewide. The firm’s reputation for excellence is backed by an A+ rating from the Better Business Bureau and a perfect 5-star rating on Google, earned from more than 700 client reviews across all locations. Unlike most defense firms that rely on just one or two attorneys, Michael & Associates offers a powerhouse team of 20+ defense lawyers - all who work together to beat your charges.

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