Katine Nechman McLaurin LLP

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About Katine Nechman McLaurin LLP

From the firm’s website

Attorneys

• Mitchell Avila Katine — Founding Partner
• John Nechman — Founding Partner
• Neil H. McLaurin IV — Founding Partner
• Stephany Alvarez — Associate Attorney
• Emma McCaskill — Associate Attorney
• Bridget Rienstra McLaurin — Senior Associate
• Melanie "Rose" Haltom — Associate Attorney
• Giovanni Agosto — Associate Attorney

Services listed

Homeowners Association Issues, Real Estate, Immigration, Criminal Defense, Family Law–LGBT Family Law, Estate Planning, Family Law, Litigation, Homeowner's Associations, Criminal Law, HIV/AIDS Law, Federal Criminal Defense

Consultations

Free initial consultation

Offices

• 2000 Bering Drive, Suite 700 Houston, TX 77057-3736

Source: lawknm.com · checked October 8, 2026. Lawyers Near Me hasn’t independently verified these details.

Hours of Operation

Monday

8 am–5 pm

Tuesday

8 am–5 pm

Wednesday

8 am–5 pm

Thursday

8 am–5 pm

Friday

8 am–5 pm

Saturday

Closed

Sunday

Closed

Details & Amenities

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  6 years ago
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  There is no doubt that I would highly recommend Katine Nechman McLaurin LLP. Mr. Nechman is such a brilliant lawyer. I am so grateful for his passion, dedication and professionalism. I cannot thank him and his associates enough for all of the assistance, time, and effort they put forward. They are always available to help quickly and do so with a high level of professionalism. I truly thank them for their service to society.

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  7 years ago
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