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As an attorney, I am excited to assist both parents and children in navigating the legal system and making sure that kids don't go without someone on their side.
I am a mother of a goofy, energetic one-year-old son, wife to an electrical engineer, and an attorney licensed in Texas. I graduated from the University of North Carolina (go Heels!), got my J.D. at the University of Texas, and worked with a federal judge in El Paso this past year.
But long before Iaw school was a twinkle in my eye, I worked with kids. I taught preschool, worked with young children in an afterschool program, tutored students elementary through high-school, and worked in a group home with children with severe developmental disabilities. In fact, I have always known deep down that I wanted to work with kids in some capacity in my career. I love the joy that kids bring to every day life, and I know the stresses that they can bring as well.
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Licensed in Texas for 11 years
State: Texas
Acquired: 2015
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"Mary is extremely bright, kind, and hardworking. Mary’s desire to serve young families shines through her work. Not only is she intelligent and more than capable, but her desire to serve young families shows through her work. Her drive to provide services to the under-served is exemplary."
"Mary is smart, kind, and dedicated. She is deeply committed to making sure people of all income levels have access to an affordable attorney. I have had the pleasure of working with Mary as part of the Texas Opportunity & Access to Justice Incubator program and doing pro bono work with her at a local legal clinic. She has such a warm personality, and she is quick to offer her assistance. She always looks for the most effective solutions for clients."
"Mary has always been incredibly professional, prompt, and able whenever I have worked with her."
"Mary's practice is unique and fills an important need by helping parents plan for the worst and ensure their children are taken care of. Mary's passion for this practice is evident in both her work ethic and her family life, as a mother herself. I highly recommend Mary for any new family."
"I have had the pleasure of knowing Mary and collaborating with her on pro bono legal work. Besides being caring, thoughtful, and diligent, she is also adept at thoughtfully assessing situations, analyzing all possible solutions, and helping clients choose the one that is best for their unique situations. I have enormous regard for Mary and have complete confidence in her skills as an attorney."
"Mary is both a competent attorney and a force for good in the community. I have personally seen her passion for helping clients safeguard their futures. She is very attuned to the needs of young families as a mother herself. I would trust Mary with my own estate planning needs, which is the highest praise a fellow attorney can provide."
"Mary is a great attorney and resource to clients seeking a peace of mind by helping them plan for the future with wills and other estate planning tools."
"Mary is a sharp and hard working attorney who truly wishes to serve her community. Excellent and knowledgable attorney willing to help her clients on a personal level. Good work Mary!"
"Mary is smart, extremely friendly, and cares deeply about helping families."
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Experience
Honors
2015
Justice Center Graduating Student Award, William Wayne Justice Center for Public Interest Law
Work Experience
2017 - Present
Staff Attorney, Texas Riogrande Legal Aid, Inc.
2015 - 2016
Judicial Law Clerk, Western District Of Texas, U.S. Courts
2014 - 2014
Law Student Attorney, Capital Punishment Clinic
2014 - 2014
Legal Intern, Center for Death Penalty Litigation
2014 - 2014
Legal Intern, Texas RioGrande Legal Aid, Inc.
2013 - 2013
Law Student Attorney, Juvenile Justice Clinic
2013 - 2013
Intern, Texas Defender Service
2013 - 2013
Intern for the Honorable Lee Yeakel, Western District Of Texas, U.S. Courts
2012 - 2012
Intern, Travis County Office of Child Representation
2012 - 2012
Intern, South Texas Civil Rights Project
2012 - 2013
Research Assistant, University Of Texas School Of Law
Associations
2017 - Present
Austin Bar AssociationMember
2017 - Present
Real Estate, Probate and Trust Section of the State Bar of TexasMember
2017 - Present
Estate Planning and Probate Section of the Austin Bar AssociationMember
2015 - Present
State Bar of TexasMember
Education
2014
University of Texas
Doctor of Jurisprudence/Juris Doctor (J.D.)
2007
University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2017
Life Happens Series
Creating a Will
2017
Do I Need a Will?
Basics of Wills and Other End of Life Planning Documents
Languages
English