Steven A. Leyh is the head of the HooverSlovacek’s bankruptcy practice. Mr. Leyh has been practicing bankruptcy law for over 43 years. Steven A. Leyh understands bankruptcy and effective solutions that can be achieved because of the acumen he has obtained from his experience which began when he was a law clerk for the Honorable John R. Blinn, Bankruptcy Judge for the Southern District of Texas.

With this perspective, Steven A. Leyh has the skill to navigate the procedures that govern matters involving Chapters 11, and 13 of the Bankruptcy Code. Read More ›

For over 30 years, James Leeland has represented a variety of clients in commercial and real estate litigation, both in trial and on appeal.  He has successfully handled appeals before the Supreme Court of Texas, several Texas Courts of Appeals, and the U.S. Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals.  He has represented financial institutions, real estate and construction firms, oil and gas companies, homeowners associations and other corporate and commercial interests. He is admitted to practice before several U.S. Read More ›

Hal Wolff joined Hoover Slovacek in 1983 and is now a senior partner in the firm’s litigation and commercial practices. This stability and experience allow Mr. Wolff to directly counsel his clients with both confidence and attention to detail.

In his practice, Mr. Wolff represents both plaintiffs and defendants in a variety of business and commercial matters at every stage of the pre-litigation and litigation processes. He engages in negotiation before suit is filed and, if litigation is necessary, prepares and files pleadings, discovery, motions and responses, and attends hearings, depositions, mediations and trials. Read More ›

Board Certified in Business Bankruptcy Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization

Edward L. Rothberg is the former head of the Hoover Slovacek bankruptcy practice and has been practicing creditor’s rights and bankruptcy law for the past 36 years.  Prior to entering private practice, Mr. Rothberg was a trial attorney with the Department of Justice, Tax Division where he represented the IRS in some of the largest bankruptcy cases in Texas including Braniff and Continental. Read More ›

Board Certified in Estate Planning and Probate Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization

Frank B. Mapel III has been engaged in the private practice of law in Houston, Texas since 1982. He is Board Certified in Estate Planning and Probate Law, and his practice includes estate planning, probate of wills, estate administration, prenuptial agreements, real estate, contracts and business entity planning.

His many years of experience have given him a keen awareness of the nuances of family relationships— too often overlooked in both estate and business planning. Read More ›

Board Certified in Commercial Real Estate Law and Residential Real Estate Law and member of the Real Estate Advisory Committee of the Texas Board of Legal Specialization

Throughout his 39 plus year career at Hoover Slovacek, Bob Alexander has represented community associations.  He is Board Certified as a Specialist in both Residential Real Estate and Commercial Real Estate Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization and he serves on the Real Estate Advisory Commission of the Texas Board of Legal Specialization.  Read More ›