Lawyers

The law firm of Bailey & Galyen is one of the largest “consumer law firms” in the state of Texas with over 40 attorneys and 13 offices throughout Texas. The Firm was originally established in 1989 with the objective of providing high quality legal services to the public by acquiring the best attorneys, staff and utilizing the latest technology to maximize productivity.

The law firm of Bailey & Galyen is pleased to announce that James M. Bridge has rejoined the firm as Chief Operating Officer. Mr. Bridge was previously with Bailey & Galyen from 1998 to 2002, and considers his return a welcome homecoming. He comes to Bailey & Galyen from the firm of Loncar Associates, where he managed various offices, most recently in Tarrant County. James brings a wealth of experience in injury cases, both big and small, as well as unprecedented skill in law office management.

Steve Maxwell is a native Texan, born in Amarillo and raised in Midland. He attended Trinity University where he received his Bachelor of Arts Degree in 1972. He then received his law degree from the University of Texas of Austin in 1975. He moved to Fort Worth upon his graduation from law school.

Keith Spencer is Board Certified by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization in Family Law.

Gene Leposki is Board Certified by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization in Family Law.

Elizabeth Nielsen first knew she wanted to be a lawyer when she was in fifth grade and watched a family member run for a judicial position in Dallas. Ms. Nielsen remains impressed with what attorneys and judges do to help people. Ms. Nielsen recognizes her clients experience tremendous stress when facing family law concerns. She helps relieve that burden through solid advice and advocacy.

Jonathan represents employers in labor and labor relations matters and can do so nationwide. He has a background which provides him with unique insight into matters under both the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA) and matters governing the airline and railroad industries (Railway Labor Act). Jonathan worked for the National Labor Relations Board for more […]

Ian helps claimants obtain the social security benefits they rightfully deserve and secures the money and medical treatment they need to move on from what can be the most difficult period of their lives. A zealous advocate for his clients, Ian believes in treating his clients with the utmost dignity and respect.

With the fall of Saigon, the capitol of South Vietnam, the North Vietnamese forces moved in to capture the city. At almost eighteen months old, I was fleeing my native born country along with tens of thousands of other South Vietnamese refugees in April of 1975. My American father was not going to leave me or my Vietnamese mother behind. We were quickly moved onto a military cargo plane with nothing more than the clothes on our backs, as the mass exodus began, and as the Vietnam War came to an end with the institution of the communist regime.

Yvonne Koopman is a graduate of the University of Houston Law Center. She was admitted to the Texas bar in 1989 and has been practicing immigration and citizenship law for 25 years. She enables small family-owned businesses, medium-sized companies and global corporations to hire and retain the skilled and talented employees they need to make […]

Claudia V. Cubias is a graduate of the Saint Louis University School of Law. She has years of experience in immigration field working for a boutique firm in Dallas before attending law school and volunteering at non-profits as a law student.

J.C. was admitted to the bar and to practice before the United States District Court, Northern District of Texas in 1988.

Mr. Robinson has been licensed to practice in Texas since 1991 and attained Board Certification in Criminal law from the Texas Board of Legal Specialization in 1998. His Board Certification is a mark of excellence and a distinguished accomplishment that only one in ten Texas attorneys attains. That Certification indicates that John has substantial, relevant experience and has demonstrated the same in his representation of clients accused of committing crimes.

As a seasoned criminal defense attorney and a former prosecutor, Jody Jamison has handled criminal cases ranging from DWI and misdemeanors all the way up to first degree felonies, including aggravated robbery and aggravated sexual assaults. Armed with an encyclopedic knowledge of the law and a stellar reputation among the judges and prosecutors in Dallas, […]

Olyn Poole is a civil litigation attorney who has 20 years of experience in state and federal court. His experience includes business litigation, business formation, fiduciary litigation, banking, debt collection, construction and lien matters, landlord-tenant matters, insurance, real estate, and probate.

Michael R. Cramer’s practice includes extensive experience in business law, civil and commercial litigation, employment law, corporate law, construction law, real estate, civil defense and estate planning.

Ted Machi grew up in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. He attended the University of Wisconsin-Madison where he graduated with honors from the School of Business. In 1977, he graduated from Marquette University Law School and is still licensed to practice law in the state of Wisconsin. He quickly decided that DFW was the place he wanted to practice law. During undergraduate school and law school, he earned a living as the entertainment director of a nightclub, booking national musical groups including, blues, rock and roll, and jazz greats. He was admitted to the State Bar of Texas and the Eastern Federal District Court in the Eastern District of Texas in 1978.

Ted Machi has been Board Certified in Consumer Bankruptcy since 1996. He has also been licensed to practice before The United States Supreme Court since 1979. He married in 1983 after chasing his wife for three years around the world. They are very proud of the accomplishments of their three beautiful daughters. He takes a personal interest in all the clients his firm represents and promises to do the very best for each and every one of them. Many clients he has represented on several occasions. He is particularly proud of representing many generations of clients from the same families.

Paul F. Wieneskie brings over three decades of practice experience to Bailey & Galyen, with a focus on civil appellate work, municipal law (representing cities or private citizens), economic development issues, and land use and planning.