Houston Civil Litigation and Family Law Attorneys

Wilhite & Lea, P.C.

17101 Kuykendahl Road
Houston, Texas 77068
USA

(281) 537-2171 or (800) 729-2171

(281) 537-2246

www.civilattorneyhouston.com

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At Wilhite & Lea, P.C., our attorneys focus their practice in the areas of family law and divorce, personal injury law, and, civil litigation. Since 1964, we have represented clients throughout Harris County including Houston, Northwest Houston, Champions, Spring, Tomball, Klein, FM 1960 area, as well as The Woodlands and Conroe in Montgomery County.

Our law firm aggressively represents clients at every level of the Texas civil court system. The foundation of our success is the quality relationship we maintain with all of our clients. Our Houston civil attorneys strive to provide our clients with quality representation while respecting the needs, goals, and objectives of each individual case. Our attorneys pledge to listen and effectively communicate with clients during each phase of their case.

Wilhite & Lea, P.C. law firm was founded by George Wilhite who is Board Certified in Personal Injury Trial Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization. Additionally, attorney C. Keith Lea focuses on civil litigation and family law. Our firm is committed to the pursuit of excellence as we demonstrate stringent personal and professional ethics.

Our Houston office utilizes state-of-the-art technology and cost effective methods to provide services in a timely, client-oriented manner. We are committed to professionalism as we always respond promptly to our clients, report on cases regularly, and minimize risk by informing clients of significant changes in the law.

Wilhite & Lea, P.C. Attorneys at Law are dedicated to providing quality legal representation, understanding the law and the Texas Civil Court System. Trust and respect are the foundation for our long-standing relationships with clients and the community.

Year this Office was Established: 1964

Practice Areas

Additional Practice Areas: Marriage Annulments; Marital Torts; Deceptive Trade Practices Act (DTPA); Paralysis; Nerve Damage; Quadriplegic; Cauda Equina Injury; Disfigurement; Amputation; Equilibrium Injury; Fire Injury; Electrocution Injury; Physician Negligence; Marital Torts; Common Law Marriage; Military Divorce; Marital Property Division; Marital Agreements; Enforcement; Modification.

Practice Areas Description

Our areas of practice include:

- Civil & Business Litigation

• Small Business / Closely-Held Business
Whether you are taking your first steps into the business world or are branching out and expanding your current business, we will help you choose the appropriate type of entity to form and assist you with filings with the Secretary of State, County Clerk, and other appropriate entities. We will also work with you to prepare Certificates of Formation, draft By-Laws and Operating Agreements, issue shares of stock and otherwise set you up for success. If disputes arise between stakeholders in a business, our litigation experience and knowledge of the law can be a valuable asset to you in resolving the disputes.

• Contracts
Individuals and businesses enter into contracts every day. These can range from consumer transactions, real estate contracts, employment agreements, partnership and operating agreements, payment agreements, and countless others. When someone fails to live up to their end of the bargain, we can help to resolve the disputes and litigate the dispute in state or federal court.

• Deceptive Trade Practices Act (DTPA)
When an individual or business makes a misrepresentation, fails to honor a warranty, or commits fraud in a consumer transaction, Texas has laws to protect you, the consumer. Our litigation, trial experience and knowledge of the DTPA can be an invaluable resource to you as you seek to pursue your rights. Call us to discuss your options.

• Real Estate
Wilhite & Lea, P.C. Attorneys at Law are available to represent you in resolving real estate disputes. We have handled many clients who are victims of real estate transactions gone bad, or are the individual being wrongfully sued for fraud and breach of contract within real estate deals. Our attorneys are also experienced with dealing with foreclosure cases. To protect yourself and/or your investment, contact us for immediate representation.

• Construction Law
What do you do when a general contractor fails to pay you, the subcontractor, for work you performed? What if you, the property owner, paid for work that was never completed, or that was not completed in a good and workmanlike manner? We can help prepare and file M&M liens, litigate construction contracts, guide you through the State-Sponsored Inspection and Dispute Resolution Process (SIRP), discuss your options under the Residential Construction Liability Act (RCLA), and work with you to obtain the best possible outcome.

• Insurance Law
If you have been paying premiums for coverage of your person. business, or property, and your insurance company is not living up to its end of the bargain, give us a call to discuss your options.

. Insurance Litigation

• Estate Litigation and Planning
Whether you need to make a will, have a will probated, or need to open an estate when your loved one did not leave a will, we can help. We can also assist you with medical powers of attorney, durable powers of attorney, directives to physicians, living wills, and other documents that will provide you and your loved ones with greater peace of mind.

- Personal Injury Litigation

• Automobile / Car Accidents
For over 40 years, our firm has represented injured parties in motor vehicle accidents of all types. We can negotiate on your behalf with the insurance companies for you to maximize your recovery. Contact us today if you have been involved in any automobile accident.

• Catastrophic Injury / Wrongful Death
The loss of a loved one to an injury event is tragic. The attorneys at Wilhite & Lea, P.C. will address the negligent conduct of the responsible party and work with you to navigate the pre-litigation and trial process to maximize the recovery to which you may be entitled. Let our attorneys fight for you to obtain the results you deserve.

• Medical Malpractice
Health care professionals and institutions provide a much needed service to our community. Unfortunately, the negligence of doctors, hospitals, nursing homes, and other health care providers sometimes causes you severe injury. If you have been severely injured by a doctor, hospital, nursing home, or other health care professional or institution, our litigation and trial experience may be able to help you to obtain a monetary recovery. Call us today for a consultation concerning your potential medical malpractice claim.

• Workplace Accident
If you have been injured while on the clock, Wilhite & Lea, P.C. wants to represent you. While we do not practice in the area of workers compensation law, we can nevertheless assist you in obtaining the recovery you may be entitled to from the uninsured or underinsured employer. Contact us immediately and provide us the specifics on your situation. Call (281) 537-2171 or fill out our online form and you will be contacted promptly.

• Premises / Product Liability
Dangerous premises, negligent activities, premises defects, unsafe products and inadequate product and usage warnings can lead to severe injuries or even death. If you are suffering an injury from a dangerous premises or defective product, set an appointment to talk to our trial lawyers for a free personal injury consultation.

• Dog Bite / Dog Attack
Have you been attacked by an uncontrolled canine? Our attorneys will fight for your compensation from the animal’s owner. Contact Wilhite & Lea, P.C. today, call (281) 537-2171 or provide us with more details in our online form.

- Family Law

• Divorce
The objective of Texas divorce courts is to provide both parties with fair rulings. If you feel you may be getting the low-end of the bargain, contact Wilhite & Lea, P.C. Attorneys at Law immediately to begin working out solutions for acceptable resolution of your case. Our divorce lawyers are experienced in handling a wide variety of divorce cases and issues that may affect a divorce proceeding.

• Marital Property Division
During your marriage you have likely accumulated marital property and debt such as real property, oil and gas interests, retirement accounts (401(k), IRA, pension, etc.), vehicles, business interests, jewelry, household goods, personal effects, and credit cards. You may also have separate property that is not subject to division by the court. Let us sort out the details, advise you, and represent your interests in the division of your marital property.

• Child Custody
Often, the most difficult aspect of parent separation is deciding on parental rights where your children will live after the separation. There are many factors to consider, but the most important factor is the best interest of your children. Let us help you present your case to the other parent and to the court in the most favorable light possible. We're experienced in handling all types of matters effecting child custody cases, including:

• Child Support
Whether you need to establish child support payments, modify your current child support order to either increase or decrease the amount of child support, or enforce a child support order, call us today to discuss your options.

• Visitation
Concerned about obtaining fair visitation rights? Wilhite & Lea, P.C. is experienced with visitation agreements and is willing to work with the court to ensure the best interest of the child. Contact us for if you are in need in representation in family court.

• Marital Agreements
At Wilhite & Lea, P.C. we are knowledgeable and experienced in marital property agreements. Spousal agreements prior to marriage to protect a person’s assets (also known as pre-nups) are no longer exclusively for the wealthy. There are many reasons why individuals desire to enter into a contract with their soon-to-be husband or wife, and we can counsel you, draft premarital agreements, and have them properly executed to meet your goals. If you are in need of legal representation for pre- or post-marital agreements, our attorneys will aggressively represent you to achieve your goals.

• Enforcement
Contact Wilhite & Lea attorneys for assistance with child support, visitation or property division enforcement orders. If you are not receiving the child support, visitation, or property the court awarded to you, you may bring an enforcement action. Our attorneys will zealously represent you and assist in enforcing the prior orders of the court.

• Modification
At Wilhite & Lea, P.C. we are committed to ensuring the well being of your children. When major changes occur with the parents that affect the needs of children, there may be a need to modify custody, child support, or visitation rights. Our attorneys will assist in providing effective solutions that protect your best interests and those of your children.

• Adoption
If you are in the process of adopting a child, Wilhite & Lea attorneys are available to assist you. When adopting a child in Texas before the adoption is finalized the biological parents must terminate their parental rights. Once the parental rights have been terminated, the court will look to social workers, criminal history of the prospective parents, and other factors affecting the best interest of the child to determine whether adoption is appropriate. Contact us for guidance through the exciting, but sometimes trying adoption process.

Attorneys

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