Biography Traci Dvorak is an experienced attorney who focuses her practice on personal injury, medical malpractice, and first-party insurance claims. She earned her bachelor’s degree in finance from the University of Oklahoma before attending the University of Houston Law Center, where she was an award-winning member of the school’s Moot Court Team. Traci was admittedContinue reading “Traci C. Dvorak”
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Tonya Rodriquez
Biography Tonya focuses on motions practice and briefing, both at the appellate and trial court level, in a wide array of complex business and toxic tort litigation. She previously worked at Kuchler Polk Weiner, LLC and Schirrmeister, Diaz-Arrastia, Brem LLP in Houston, Texas, and at Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld in both its Washington,Continue reading “Tonya Rodriquez”
Alexia Nelson
Biography Alexia Nelson is an attorney who zealously advocates for policyholders in the practice of insurance litigation. Alexia is licensed to practice in Texas and brings a unique perspective as an African-American woman from Memphis, Tennessee. Alexia earned her Bachelor of Arts degrees in Political Science and Economics from Howard University in Washington, D.C. EmpoweredContinue reading “Alexia Nelson”
Jessica Dent
Biography Jessica Dent practices insurance litigation in Texas. Jessica graduated cum laude from the South Texas College of Law. During her tenure at STCL, she was a member of Amicus, represented her school on the moot court team, and received awards for debate and brief-writing. Since graduating, Jessica has coached Jessica multiple STCL moot court teams. After receiving her license, Jessica worked as an attorneyContinue reading “Jessica Dent”
Kristina Frankel
Biography Kristina Frankel is a highly experienced attorney representing policyholders in insurance litigation. She earned her undergraduate degree from Washington University in St. Louis before attending the University of Houston Law Center, where she distinguished herself as an Associate Editor on the Law Review. Kristina was admitted to the bar in 2005 and began herContinue reading “Kristina Frankel”
Leah Hakim
Biography Leah Hakim is a dedicated attorney licensed to practice law in the state of Louisiana, with a profound commitment to serving her community and advocating for those in need. Currently, Leah serves as a vital member of the team at Daly & Black, where she leads the firm’s Louisiana office, focusing on first-party claims,Continue reading “Leah Hakim”
Christopher Szeto
Biography Christopher Szeto is a dedicated and proactive Louisiana attorney working on first-party property claims with Daly & Black. A distinguished graduate of Loyola University New Orleans College of Law, Christopher earned his Juris Doctorate with a GPA of 3.38, placing him in the top 20% of his class. He also holds a summa cumContinue reading “Christopher Szeto”
Blake Corley
Biography Blake Corley, recognized by the National Trial Lawyers as a Top 40 Under 40 Civil Plaintiff Attorney in Louisiana, is an esteemed attorney at Daly & Black, P.C. His practice focuses on catastrophic personal injury, automobile collisions, and first-party insurance claims. Mr. Corley is licensed to practice law in Louisiana and is admitted toContinue reading “Blake Corley”
Laura Hanley Carlock
Biography Laura Hanley Carlock is a formidable attorney and the Chair of Daly & Black’s Appellate Law Section. In addition to overseeing external appeals, she manages the firm’s appellate and motions practice docket. To date, Laura’s legal career has focused on appellate and motions practice in large, commercial, bet-the-company cases at both state and federalContinue reading “Laura Hanley Carlock”
Heather Melaas
Biography Heather is a distinguished attorney who began her career representing plaintiffs in a variety of fields, including medical negligence and product liability. Since then, she has gained significant expertise in civil litigation and trial practice. She has advocated for plaintiffs in numerous jury trials in Harris, Jefferson, and Montgomery counties as well as theContinue reading “Heather Melaas”