$ 250-350 per hour
Wilka E Toppins
About Wilka
Biography
I started The Toppins Law Firm PC in 2002 after working in the in-house legal departments of Exxon and SBC Communications ( ATT). I have 26 years of legal experience. I graduated with Cum Laude honors from a top tier school, Tulane Law School and from University of Massachussets, My expertise is business/commercial transactions and corporate matters as well as corporate immigration matters. I mostly represent international clients although I have represented some local US clients. I have received many awards and recognitions trhoughout my 26 years of work life. The two most recent recognitions were "2011 Women on the Move- Texas Executive Women and 2015 "Women in the Fast Lane", from the Greater Houston Womens Chamber of Commerce.
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Licensed in Texas for 35 years
State: Texas
Acquired: 1990
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The Toppins Law Firm, P.C.
1301 McKinney Street, Suite 3700, Houston, TX, 77010
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Posted by anonymous | June 14, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Immigration
She offers you no other that excellence.
Wilka helped me with my now approved green card process. Since the beginning she prepared a precise strategy for my case. She responded all the questions I had, she diligently worked on my case. I received an excellent service. Immigration is a life changing event in one's life and Wilka has a specia...
Posted by RAFAEL | July 16, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Immigration
E2 Visa Process
Provide immigration option advise on EB5 and E2 visas alternatives. Provide me with advise and support on the E2 visa process solicitation and approval. Excellent lawyers and coordinates very good with me in creating my company and putting together all documentation.
Posted by anonymous | November 30, 2011
Did not hear from her in days/weeks
She failed to keep me informed of my situation. I called her office frequently and she was always out UNAVAILABLE. Dont trust this attorney for one second once you sign the contract for her to represent you she turns her back on you and you are left on your own. I should have read other reviews about...
Wilka E Toppins's Lawyer Endorsements
"Wilka is an excellent immigration attorney and a zealous advocate for her clients. I recommend that you call her if you have any questions about any facet of immigration law."
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Experience
Honors
2015
Womens in the Fast Lane, Greater Houston Womens Chamber of Commerce
2011
Women on the Move, Texas Executive Women
2010
Houston Top 25 Women, Rolling Out Magazine
2009
Corporate Advocate of the Year, League of United League Citizens
2006
Houston Top Lawyers, H Magazine
2006
Emerging 10 Business Award, Houston Minority Business Council
2006
Top Ten Latina Entrepreneur of the US, Latina Style Nagazine and Wells Fargo
Work Experience
2002 - Present
Principal, Toppins Law Firm. PC
1994 - 2001
Senior Counsel, Sbc, Now At&T
1990 - 1993
Trial Attorney, Exxon Company Usa
Associations
1990 - Present
State Bar of TexasLicensed
2012 - 2015
Houston Minority Business CouncilBoard Member
2005 - 2007
Hispanic Alliance for Career EnhancementBoard Member
2005 - 2007
Galleria Chamber of CommerceBoard Member
2004 - 2006
Variety Childrens' Charity of HoustonBoard Member
2004 - 2004
Houston Associationb of Hispanic Media ProfessionalsLegal Advisor
1996 - 1996
Leadership Houston ClassMember
1994 - 1996
Houston Hispanic Chamber of CommerceBoard Member
Education
1990
Tulane University Law School
JD - Juris Doctor
1987
University of Massachusetts
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Publications
2010
Viva News
"Latinas asked to focus on Business Opportunities, Health
2008
Equal Opportunity Magazine
Hispanics- The Ability to Adapt
2007
Latina Style
Thinking of starting a business? Start it right
2006
Houston Chronicle
Reaching Out to Latina startups
2006
Minority Business News Texas
Laying Down the Law
2006
Rumbo Newspaper
El Exito Emergio de la Desgracia
2006
SmartMoney.com
Ladies First
Languages
Spanish
English
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