Business Details
12 Years
experience
Your Trusted Corpus Christi Law Firm for Legal Solutions
We have been serving the legal needs of South Texas for decades with a commitment to professional excellence and community-focused representation. Our team of experienced attorneys prioritizes client concerns while handling a diverse range of cases, from personal injury to immigration law. With offices strategically located across South Texas, we provide accessible legal solutions tailored to the unique needs of our clients. Our practice spans critical areas such as family law, criminal defense, probate, and social security claims, ensuring comprehensive support for individuals and businesses alike. Backed by extensive experience in maritime industries and wrongful death cases, we combine legal expertise with a deep understanding of local challenges.We actively contribute to improving the regions quality of life through community involvement and advocacy, maintaining strong ties to organizations like LULAC and the Boys and Girls Club. As trusted legal advisors, we emphasize transparency, immediate access to justice, and practical guidance throughout every stage of representation. Our resources empower clients to protect their rights effectively, whether navigating auto accidents or complex immigration processes. We have earned a reputation for dedicated advocacy, consistently aligning our legal strategies with the personal and professional goals of those we serve.
Services
Personal Injury
Family Law
Immigration
Criminal Defense
Wills & Probate
Details
- Year established: 2014
Highlights and features
- We have over 15 years of maritime industry legal experience.
- Our attorneys maintain active local community leadership roles.
- We provide tailored post-accident guidance for injury victims.
- Our practice includes DWI defense and juvenile court representation.
- We offer multilingual resources for immigration case support.
Services
Personal Injury
Specializing in auto accidents, 18-wheeler collisions, and wrongful death cases, our team ensures victims receive medical treatment and fair compensation. We investigate vehicle defects, review commercial trucking records, and challenge insurance company tactics while protecting client interests throughout Texas.
Family Law
Handling divorces, child custody disputes, and adoption proceedings, we prioritize family stability while navigating complex emotional and legal challenges. Our attorneys provide strategic guidance for property division, visitation rights, and child support modifications across South Texas jurisdictions.
Immigration
Assisting individuals with residency applications, citizenship processes, and work authorization, we address deportation defense and visa requirements. Our practice includes navigating U.S. immigration systems for families and employers while addressing cross-border legal concerns.
Criminal Defense
Representing clients in DWI charges, assault cases, and juvenile court proceedings, we protect constitutional rights while developing defense strategies. Our experience spans local and state courts, emphasizing proactive defense from initial investigations through trial proceedings.
Wills & Probate
Creating wills, establishing trusts, and managing probate processes, we help clients protect assets and ensure legacy preservation. Our services include court representation for estate administration while minimizing family conflicts during sensitive transition periods.
People
Tony Bonilla
President
Civil rights advocate and former Texas State Representative with 30+ years of legal experience. National LULAC leader, former educator, and immigration policy advisor. Focus areas include personal injury and criminal defense.
Ed Chapa
Attorney
Experienced trial lawyer specializing in maritime industry cases and commercial vehicle accidents. Community leader with demonstrated success in complex litigation involving corporate liability and transportation regulations.
Mary Helen Berlanga
Attorney
Family law specialist with expertise in child custody disputes and adoption proceedings. Active in local women's advocacy organizations, providing pro bono services for domestic violence survivors across South Texas.
Richard Stevens
Of Counsel
Retired judge offering alternative dispute resolution services. Mediation expert with focus on probate matters and estate administration conflicts, bringing decades of courtroom perspective to case resolutions.
Patricia Palacios-Love
Attorney
Social security law practitioner assisting clients with disability claims and appeals. Advocate for elderly clients navigating benefit systems, combining legal expertise with compassionate case management.
Questions
How can a wrongful death case be pursued?
Family members or representatives can file claims when negligence causes death. We help gather evidence, assess liability, and seek compensation for medical expenses, lost income, and emotional damages.
What immigration services do you offer?
We handle citizenship applications, deportation defense, family reunification visas, and work authorization cases. Our attorneys provide Spanish-language consultations and cross-border legal guidance.
Do you handle out-of-court legal matters?
Yes, we assist with estate planning through will creation and probate services. Our team also represents clients in business formation and contract disputes across multiple practice areas.
What should I do immediately after a car accident?
Contact law enforcement, document the scene with photos, seek medical attention, and avoid giving statements to insurance companies before consulting our attorneys to protect your legal interests.
