J.D. Packwood, Jr.

J.D. Packwood, Sole Practitioner and Owner of J.D. Packwood, Jr., Attorney-At-Law, has been recognized by Marquis Who’s Who Top Lawyers for dedication, achievements, and leadership.

With more than 45 years of professional experience, Mr. Packwood has been a sole practitioner and the owner of J.D. Packwood, Jr., Attorney-At-Law since 2004. Prior to establishing this firm, he was an attorney and the director of the United States Equal Employment Opportunity Commission from 1972 to 2014.

Mr. Packwood first pursued an education with Louisiana State University, where he obtained a Bachelor of Science in government in 1966. He then joined the Howard University School of Law, completing a Doctor of Jurisprudence in 1969. He later continued his studies with the Conservative Theological University, earning a Master of Arts in biblical studies in 2018. He has been admitted to practice law in the states of Florida, Virginia and Nebraska, as well as the District of Columbia.

Mr. Packwood was inspired to pursue a career in the field from an early age, having learned of the murder of Emmet Till and becoming very upset about it. He was galvanized by a desire to try to improve society where he could. Having come from a modest family, he had difficulty funding his education at first, and he also found that many in his community had a negative opinion of lawyers. He resolved to change all of that, and was the valedictorian of his high school class, earning many scholarships to attend college.

In addition to his primary roles, Mr. Packwood has been an active member of his community. He has been ordained as a minister, and he credits his faith for his success. He is a member of the Florida Bar Association, the DC Bar Association, the Virginia Bar Association, and the Nebraska Bar Association. He is also a renowned poet, having published poetry books and the poem “Born to Write.”

Demetri Chambers

Demetri Chambers is a business attorney and problem solver with more than 30 years of experience serving small to mid-size businesses with a wide range of legal needs.

In addition to his work as a practicing attorney, Demetri is actively involved in community-based activities and nonprofit organizations that focus on improving economic growth and development in Houston, Texas. He is also a member of the Network In Action (NIA), a business networking organization dedicated to fostering collaboration and professional connections.

Throughout his career, Demetri has served as a mentor to business owners, attorneys, and students at the law school, college, and high school levels. He has also volunteered as a Big Brother with Big Brothers and Big Sisters of North Texas, reflecting his commitment to giving back to the community.

Demetri currently serves as a Partner at his firm. His areas of practice include Business Law, Business Transactions, Business Formation and Dissolution, Business and Commercial Litigation, Civil Trials, Corporations, Partnerships, Contracts, Real Estate, Estate Planning and Probate, Franchising, and Non-Profits.

He is admitted to practice in Texas (1992), as well as the U.S. District Courts for the Northern, Southern, Eastern, and Western Districts of Texas.

Demetri earned his J.D. from the University of New Mexico School of Law in 1990, where he was a member of the International Moot Court Team and served on the New Mexico Law Review as both Assistant Editor (Commercial Law Section) and Staff Member. He also holds a B.A. in Business Administration from the University of New Mexico–Anderson School of Management (1987).

His published work includes “Piercing the Corporate Veil in New Mexico, Scott v. AZL Resources, Inc.”, 21 N.M.L. Rev. 429 (1991).

Demetri’s representative clients have included A.H. Belo Corporation, Electronic Data Systems Corporation (EDS), Dallas Housing Authority, Concessions Unique, Inc., El International III, Inc., Metro Church of Christ, and First Christian Evangelistic Methodist Church.

He is an active member of the J.L. Turner Legal Association, where he has served as Co-Chairman of the Economic Development Committee and Chairman of the Awards and Nominations Committee. He is also a member of the Presidents/Leaders Forum.

Prior to his current role, Demetri was a Partner at Walker & Chambers (1996–present), President and Shareholder at Demetri Chambers, P.C. (1994–1995), and served as an Attorney and Legal Assistant in Litigation/Bankruptcy with the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) (1991–1994).

Stephanie Graham

A graduate of City University of New York and Duquesne University School of Law, Stephanie P. Graham, Esq. has more than 20 years of practicing law under her belt, and is licensed in Georgia, New Jersey and New York. In that 20 plus years, her experience includes prosecuting felonies, working with anti-trust, construction, business tort, trademark infringement, business law and more. But, it’s her passion for helping businesses and individuals protect their legacy that’s led her to zero-in on all facets of estate planning. With a pre-law background in banking, and personal experience dealing with family members who passed without a solid estate plan, Stephanie has seen (and felt) first-hand the complicated, painful ramifications of an estate plan’s absence following an untimely death or unfortunate accident. It’s now her mission to bring estate planning to the masses because planning for tomorrow and preparing for the future is not a luxury solely afforded to the wealthy or for those seasoned in years – it’s for everyone. When she doesn’t have her sleeves rolled up finding solutions and planning for her clients, Stephanie has them rolled up in service to her community. Together with her daughter, the mother-daughter duo volunteers with numerous non-profit organizations throughout the City of Sandy Springs.

Steven Schwartz, II

Attorney Steven K. Schwartz, II is the founding member of The Schwartz Law Firm, PLLC, a Probate and Estate Planning Law Firm with offices in Houston (principal office), and Dallas, Texas. He represents clients with a wide range of probate issues including probate of a will, probate without a will, will contests, fiduciary litigation, estate administration, disputes among heirs, protecting the rights of a surviving spouse, mortgage and property tax foreclosures on estate property, guardianships, and estate planning needs. A graduate of Rutgers State University and Texas Southern University’s historic Thurgood Marshall School of Law, he is a member of the Texas State Bar College and recognized as a Trial Advocate by the National Institute of Trial Advocacy.

Tillena Clark

Tillena G. Clark is an attorney-CPA and solo practitioner in Montgomery County, Maryland. She concentrates her practice in the areas of Wills, Trusts, Estates, Probate, and Taxation. She has extensive experience in estate planning, and drafting wills and trust documents that minimize federal and state taxes, safeguard assets, and preserve wealth.

Ms. Clark is admitted to practice in the state of Maryland, the United States District Court for the District of Maryland, and the United States Supreme Court. She is a licensed Certified Public Accountant in Maryland.

Prior to establishing her law practice in 2006, Ms. Clark worked as a CPA and financial statements auditor of Fortune 500 companies and financial institutions at a certified public accounting firm based in New York City. She also worked as an attorney-advisor at a federal financial institutions regulatory agency in Washington, D.C.

Ms. Clark received her Bachelor of Arts Degree in economics from the University of Rochester in New York. She graduated from The Catholic University of America where she earned a Master of Arts degree in Management, and later, a Juris Doctor degree from the Columbus School of Law.

While studying law as an evening law student, Ms. Clark was a student attorney in the Columbus Community Legal Services (CCLS) Advocacy for the Elderly clinic. She also worked as a law clerk in the Chambers of the Honorable Loren A. Smith, Senior Judge, U.S. Court of Federal Claims.

Ms. Clark is a member of the Maryland State Bar Association's Estate & Trust Law, Taxation Law, and Solo & Small Firm Practice sections. She is also a member of the American Association of Attorneys-Certified Public Accountants. She is recognized by The National Black Lawyers Top 100 as one of the top 100 African American attorneys in Maryland.

In addition to her law practice, Ms. Clark is an adjunct faculty member at The Catholic University of America, Columbus School of Law, where she has lectured on the business of law and law practice management since 2010.