Lesher, Christina

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Updated 1/17/2012

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Law Office of Christina Lesher, P.C.

5615 Kirby Drive
Suite 412

Houston, TX 77005

Phone: 713-529-5900

Fax: 713-529-4858

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Summary

Lawyer Overview

Christina Lesher routinely provides legal advice in the areas of Medicaid Planning, Special Needs Planning, Probate, Guardianship, Estate Planning, Estate Administration, and other legal issues confronting elderly and disabled individuals. Christina is a graduate of the University of Houston Law Center, and she has been a licensed social worker since her graduation from Texas State University in San Marcos, Texas.

Christina serves on the board of directors for the Texas Chapter of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys and is a past member of the board of directors of the Disability and Elder Law Attorney Association of Houston, Texas. For three consecutive years, Christina has been named one of Texas' Best Elder Law attorneys by The Best Lawyers in America, and she was recently named a Texas Rising Star by Texas Monthly Magazine.

Christina frequently speaks to professional organizations, social workers, attorneys, and the community on topics such as Hot Topics in Elder Law, Long-Term Care Planning, Medicaid, Alzheimer's disease, Family Dynamics, and other topics facing older adults and persons living with disabilities.

Prior to becoming an attorney, Christina was a caregiver for her grandfather who suffered from dementia. She has dedicated her career to assisting older adults and persons with special needs. A native of Huntsville, Texas, Christina now lives in Houston with her husband, Kirby, and sons, Luke and Max.

 

Areas of Practice

  • Elder Law
  • Estate Planning
  • Probate & Estate Administration
  • Trusts
  • Wills

West Practice Categories

Estate Planning, Elder Law, Trusts, Wills, Probate & Estate Administration

Qualifications

Bar Admissions

  • Texas, 2003

Certification/Specialties

  • Licensed Social Worker

Honors and Awards

  • Top Lawyer--Best Lawyers Houston Chronicle, 2008

Education

  • University of Houston Law Center, Houston, Texas, 2003
    J.D.
  • Texas State University, San Marcos, Texas, 1997
    B.S.W., Bachelor of Social Work
    Honors: summa cum laude

Office Information

Address

5615 Kirby Drive
Suite 412
Houston, TX 77005

Phones

713-529-5900

Faxes

713-529-4858

Emails

Contact Us

Websites

http://www.lawlesher.com

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