After ten years of service in the United States Air Force, including recognition for his skills with a Joint Service Commendation Medal and a Joint Service Achievement Medal, Ryan Branch received an honorable discharge and moved into his second career. Ryan received his bachelor’s degree in 2012 in Real Estate Finance and Development from the University of Texas at San Antonio and was honored as a top student in the Business School. Ryan then attended the University of Houston Law Center, graduating in 2016. While in law school, Ryan concentrated his elective studies in the area of criminal defense and trial advocacy. Ryan’s passion about protecting the rights and privileges granted by the United States Constitution make him an outstanding advocate for individuals. Ryan Branch is a disciplined, focused, and tireless advocate for his clients and their children. He uses his attention to detail and analytical skills to examine the evidence and to craft legal arguments to preserve and protect his client’s rights. Ryan Branch has a reputation for being a hard worker. He maintained an exceptional GPA in undergraduate and law school while working full-time. The combination of discipline, intelligence, training with an unbeatable work ethic makes Ryan Branch the attorney you want on your side.
Areas of Practice
20% Criminal Defense
50% Family Law
5% Wills
25% Personal Injury
Litigation Percentage
100% of Practice Devoted to Litigation
Bar Admissions
Texas, 2016
Education
University of Houston Law Center, Houston, Texas – 2016
University of Texas at San Antonio, San Antonio, Texas
B.A. – 2012
Major: Real Estate Finance and Development
Past Employment Positions
United States Air Force, Staff Sergeant, 2000 – 2010
Mr. Aiken graduated from Indiana University with a double major and has a Bachelors in Economics and Political Science. Mr. Aiken moved to Houston and graduated cum laude from the Thurgood Marshall School of Law with a Juris Doctor. Mr. Aiken is well experienced in Employment based and Family based immigration law.
Alli Cannon was born and raised in The Woodlands, Texas. After graduating high school, she attended The Walter Cronkite School of Journalism. Here, after 3 short years she obtained her bachelor’s degree, and graduated Magna Cum Laude from Barrett The Honors College at Arizona State University. Upon her return to Texas, Alli attended South Texas College of Law where she received her juris doct
Attorney Brennon Mitchell truly is your hometown lawyer! Born and raised in Orange, TX, Brennon attended both Little Cypress and Orangefield school districts. After graduating from McNeese State University in Lake Charles, LA, Brennon began his law school career at Southern University Law Center in Baton Rouge, LA. He later graduated from Texas A&M School of Law in Fort Worth, TX.
Brent Goudarzi is the founding partner of Goudarzi & Young, L.L.P. in Gilmer, Upshur County, Texas.
Mr. Goudarzi received his B.A. (1993) and J.D. (1996) from Texas Tech University. He is a past President of the East Texas Trial Lawyers Association (2011-2017) and currently serves on its board of directors in the capacity of President Emeritus. Mr. Goudarzi has been honored as a Texa
Christy re-joined Ted Lyon & Associates in 2016 after graduating from Texas A&M University School of Law in 2015. Christy worked at Ted Lyon & Associates back in the early 2000’s as a senior litigation paralegal alongside Ted and other excellent trial lawyers in the firm to bring many multi-million dollar cases to completion. She grew up in the Dallas area and holds a bachelor’s
Jeff was a Prosecutor in Montgomery County from 2011 until early 2018. Working for the District Attorney’s Office for seven years has provided him with the opportunity to review thousands of cases, negotiate hundreds of pleas and try many misdemeanor and felony cases to verdict in front of a jury. During his time at the Office, he was a member of the Internet Crimes Against Children task
Julie Castillo completed her Bachelor of Arts degree in 2010 at the University of Texas at San Antonio and earned her Doctorate of Jurisprudence from St. Mary’s University School of Law in 2014. She opened the Law Office of Julie
Ms. Williamson received a Bachelor of Science in Corporate Communications from the University of Texas at Austin. She obtained her Doctor of Jurisprudence from Texas Tech University School of Law and was licensed to practice law in 2015.
While in law school, Ms. Williamson was a member of the Inn of Court Texas Tech University School of Law Chapter. She also participated in Texas Tech’
Kim graduated from Baylor Law School. Since joining the law firm of Simpson & Simpson, she has assisted clients with litigation matters in the areas of construction, trucking and premises liability. She is a member of the Texas Trial Lawyers Association and a resident of Bridgeport, Texas. Her interests include protecting rescue animals and supporting the living for Zachary Foundation to pr
Luis Garcia is a native of Puerto Rico and is fluent in Spanish. He completed two bachelor degrees, one in Accounting and another one in Finance, graduating with top honors, and became a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) shortly thereafter. Afterwards, he joined UBS Financial Services Inc. as a Financial Advisor, where he successfully managed over $30 million dollars for multiple clients for ov
I prepare each claim as if it is going to trial and I am not afraid to take a case to court if an insurer refuses to cooperate. In less than three years, I have tried over 20 cases to jury verdict as first-chair.
As a member of the Texas Bar College, I remain dedicated to learning and s
Miesha is a licensed attorney in Texas and is currently practicing at our Georgetown location. She handles Williamson County misdemeanors, felonies, and juvenile cases. She also serves as co-counsel to our Managing Partner on many of his cases. Miesha discovered her passion for criminal law after one of her first clients hugged her with tears rolling down his face and stated “you have no idea
Nii Amaa Ollennu (“Nii”) was named after his grandfather, who served as a Supreme Court Justice in Ghana, West Africa. Although his grandfather passed away before he was born, he has made a conscientious effort every day to live up to that legacy. From a very young age, Nii has taken steps towards filling such big shoes, ultimately becoming an attorney and thoroughly enjoying every day that