Hailey graduated from St. Mary’s University School of Law in 2022 in the top quarter of her class. Since then, Hailey has practiced construction litigation and personal injury. She grew up deeply involved with her family’s construction business and is able to provide a unique understanding of the legal and practical aspects of construction litigation. Hailey is a knowledgeable litigator able to navigate difficult insurance tactics and complex legal issues. Hailey has obtained countless settlements and verdicts for clients, from simple car accidents to complex, multi-party construction claims in state and federal courts.

Meagan, a native Texan, graduated from Brown University in 2002, and earned her law degree from Tulane Law School in 2005. After law school, Meagan joined the largest local firm in San Antonio at the time, where she honed her litigation skills. For two years, Meagan served as Law Clerk to United States Magistrate Judge Pamela Mathy. Today at the firm, Meagan’s practice focuses on representing property owners and developers in construction disputes. She assists clients—largely commercial developers in the multi-family and mixed-use markets—in pursuing claims for delays and defects in construction and design.

Joe began his career as Brooks County Attorney in 1975 and later served in the Texas House of Representatives, where he authored one of the state’s first Protective Order Bills for victims of domestic violence and championed access to justice for all Texans. Over more than five decades, he practiced nearly every area of law—family, civil, criminal, probate, and bankruptcy—known for his relentless work ethic and dedication to clients.

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His legacy lives on through The Joe A. Gamez Law Firm—Gamez Law Fights, embodying his belief that “Gamez Law Cares.” Today, the firm serves communities across Texas, while St. Mary’s recognition of Joe as a Distinguished Alumnus and the naming of its courthouse in his honor celebrate a career defined by perseverance, compassion, and service.

Beth Janicek is the founder and lead attorney at Janicek Law Firm in San Antonio, Texas. With over 30 years of experience, she is Board-Certified in Personal Injury Trial Law and has secured multi-million-dollar outcomes in birth injuries, car wrecks, ATV accidents, nursing-home negligence and wrongful-death cases. Raised in San Angelo and educated at Texas A&M University (B.A.) and St. Mary’s University School of Law (J.D.), Beth is passionate about advocating for families and individuals harmed by negligence. Outside the courtroom, you’ll find her at the lake, on the tennis court, or cheering on her beloved Aggies and Spurs.

Ricardo Estevan “Steven” Arce was born and raised in the Rio Grande Valley and has proudly called San Antonio, Texas, home since 2013. He earned his Juris Doctor from St. Mary’s University School of Law in 2020 and has spent years advocating for clients in personal injury, criminal defense, and family law.

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In 2025, Steven founded the Steven Arce Law Firm, PLLC, driven by his passion for justice and a commitment to helping those in need. His firm is built on a foundation of integrity, dedication, and client-focused advocacy.

Ben Michael is the founder and Managing Partner of Michael & Associates, a top Texas criminal defense firm redefining modern defense with skill, integrity, and proven results. An experienced DWI and trial attorney, he leads a team of 30+ lawyers — including certified DWI scientists — who have earned thousands of dismissals and acquittals across Texas. Recognized as a Texas Super Lawyer Rising Star and Top 40 Under 40 honoree with a 10.0 Avvo rating and 1000+ 5-star reviews, Ben’s mission is to build a statewide — and ultimately national — practice combining big-firm resources with boutique-level personal attention.

Family law has always appealed to Amanda, as she personally knows what it is like to be a child of divorced parents. Amanda enjoys knowing she can have a positive impact on someone during one of the most difficult times of their life. Her goal is to provide competent and compassionate representation, while working towards her clients desired results. Amanda has been licensed to practice law in Texas for 16 years. During that time she has exclusively practiced family law, and handled cases in Bexar and its surrounding counties, and other counties throughout Texas. For almost a decade, Amanda worked at one of the largest family law firms in the nation. She utilized her experience and knowledge to not only handle cases, but to provide management oversight to attorneys in multiple states throughout the firm. It was this experience and her unwavering desire to impact those in a family law case that led her to partner with Ashley to open Clepper Harrison & Duffy, P.L.L.C. Amanda is a Texas native and graduated law school from St. Mary’s University School of Law.

The appeal of practicing family law for Ashley is that she is able to help clients and their families navigate what is undoubtedly one of the most challenging times in their lives. Family law is also constantly changing with every case bringing its own unique challenges. It is for this reason that adaptability and compassion are the two most important things that Ashley focuses on for all of her client’s cases. Ashley grew up primarily in the Houston area but has called San Antonio her home for almost 16 years. Ashley graduated early with her Bachelor of Arts in History along with a Certification from the Business Foundations Program from the McCombs School of Business from the University of Texas at Austin. Thereafter, she went on to graduate with her Juris Doctorate from St. Mary’s University School of Law in San Antonio. Ashley has been licensed to practice law in Texas for 13 years. During that time she has primarily practiced family law, and handled cases in Bexar and its surrounding counties. Ashley worked at one of the largest family law firms in the nation for just over seven years. She utilized her experience and knowledge to not only handle cases, but to provide management oversight to a team of attorneys and paralegals in the San Antonio office. It was this experience and her passion for collaboration in family law matters that led her to partner with Amanda to open Clepper Harrison & Duffy, P.L.L.C.

Ryan Orsatti is a San Antonio personal injury lawyer with over a decade of experience. He represents victims of car accidents, 18-wheeler collisions, catastrophic injuries, and wrongful death, fighting for justice and compensation. At Ryan Orsatti Law, clients receive service tailored to their needs. We work on a contingency fee basis meaning you pay no fees unless we win. For a free consultation, contact us. Let Ryan and his team guide your recovery. Experience counts. Results matter.

Brian is a lifelong Texan, raised in rural Williamson County. After attending UT-Austin and Southwest Texas, and completing law school at St. Mary’s University, Brian embarked on his path of becoming an accomplished Texas trial lawyer. Over the past 19 years, Brian has handled thousands of litigated matters, including construction disputes (large and small), wrongful death claims, and general personal injury claims. While Brian has considerable and successful first chair trial and arbitration experience, he also routinely resolves matters short of trial and/or final hearing through careful case analysis and strategic case development.

Sylvan obtained a B.A. History (Special Honors) from the University of Texas, and his law degree from Southern Methodist University, graduating Cum Laude, and Order of the Coif, and serving as the Assistant Editor in Chief of the Southwestern Law Journal. After clerking for the Honorable Edith Hollan Jones, Sylvan practiced as an insurance defense attorney, legal aid attorney, and then Plaintiff’s trial attorney for the 30 years. Sylvan tries cases to a judge, jury and arbitrator, spanning the fields of personal injury, construction and commercial disputes, employment law, and medical malpractice. Sylvan is AV rated by Martindale-Hubbell and has been continuously selected as a Texas Super Lawyer since 2004. Sylvan cherishes his wife and two daughters, and enjoys ranching, hunting, and the great outdoors.

Steven A. Lopez and Lopez Law Firm are dedicated to championing the cause of the injured. Steven’s relentless pursuit of justice has resulted in millions in verdicts and settlements for those harmed by individual and corporate wrongdoing.  

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He has practiced in San Antonio for over twelve years, and has been named a Texas Super Lawyer, a Texas Rising Star, and earned a spot on Texas Up and Coming 100 list.  

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Lopez received a bachelor’s degree from The University of Texas at Austin, followed by a J.D. cum laude from Baylor Law School.

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Additionally, he has served on the board of several bar associations and local nonprofits, and as an adjunct professor at St. Mary’s University School of Law and Baylor Law School.