Mr. Elira is the founding partner of The Elira Law Firm, LLC. As a licensed Maryland attorney and dedicated advocate for justice, he takes a client-centered approach to legal representation, prioritizing both the individual and the case.
He is committed to helping clients navigate and overcome their legal challenges. By taking the time to understand each client’s situation, he works tirelessly to ensure they are treated fairly in court and to pursue the most favorable possible outcome in every case.
Tyrone C. Moncriffe is Board Certified in Criminal Law by the National Board of Trial Advocacy, and a faculty member of the Criminal Defense Institute. He is certified for first chair in Death Penalty cases in Harris County, Texas and, also lectures on acting and storytelling in trials where he uses skills learned from Sandra Zimmer’s Self Expression Center in Houston, Texas. In 1978, he graduated from Texas Southern University, magna cum laude. After completion of his undergraduate degree, Tyrone continued his education at Thurgood Marshall School of Law graduating in 1982.
2013 was a phenomenal year for Tyrone, obtaining many new accolades as well as continuing to build on his previous awards. Tyrone C. Moncriffe was given a presidential award by TCDLA President Lydia C. Jackson for work in the organization and received the most nominations for the TOP 50 Black Lawyers of Houston. He was voted as one of the favorite speakers at the Harris County Criminal Lawyers Seminar in May. Tyrone was asked to speak at the Ohio Bar Associate Superstar Seminar as well as the DUI/DWI Seminar in Las Vegas Nevada.
Tyrone was honored with a Trail Blazer Award by Harris County Black Criminal Lawyers in 2015, The Presidential Award 2015 for work with TCDLA, voted in "National Top One Percent Lawyers 2015", and "Best Attorney" charter member 2015. Also, was voted for the 10th year in a row as a Super Lawyer.
Board Certified in Criminal Law:
- Criminal Law Specialist - 1996-Present
- National Board of Trial Advocacy - 1998-Present
- Certified Specialist Capital Murder - 1st Chair Harris County
Lecturer / Faculty:
- Voted **Top 100 Trial Lawyers in the Nation 2012-2020
- Voted **Top 50 Black Attorneys 2013-14**
- Voted Harris County Criminal Lawyers Association
- Huntsville, Texas Seminar - 2000-Present
- Demonstrative Evidence - 2002
- Harris County Lawyer of the Year - 2017
- Center for American and International Law - 2004-Present
- University of Houston Lecturer / Storytelling
- Houston Bar Association / Storytelling
- TCDLA / Lecturer
- Indigent Defense - Voir Dire
- Cross Examination Final Arguments
- Super Lawyers 2006 - 2020
- H-Texas Magazine 2008 - 2014
- Book Feature - It's Your Time to Shine! - Pg. 37
- Press Release - Alum Tyrone Moncriffe Names Top Professional
- Voted one of the Best Speakers of the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers 2010 & 2011
- Atticus Finch Award Fort Bend Criminal Lawyer Defense Attorney Association - 2019
- Storytelling & the Art of Persuasion - The Champion Magazine
- Awarded One of the Top Attorneys in Texas - 2011
Nathaniel Mack is the CEO and founder of The Law Offices of Nathaniel Mack III, PLLC d/b/a Mack Injury Attorneys, with offices in San Antonio, Austin, Houston, and Dallas. His firm represents clients nationwide in complex litigation matters related to catastrophic accidents, intentional torts, environmental torts, and mass torts. Mack has been a part of national trial teams that have tried cases all over the United States.
He attained his bachelor’s degree from Baylor University with a major in Political Science and his Juris Doctor from Saint Louis University.
He is admitted to practice before each United States District Court in the State of Texas, as well as the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals located in New Orleans, Louisiana. He has been selected in 2025 to be a Super Lawyer. This distinction is only awarded to 2.5% of Texas attorneys.
Over the course of his career, Mack has handled products liability, medical malpractice, and personal injury cases through trial. In his own practice, he has continued to maintain a docket of products liability, medical malpractice, and personal injury cases, while also adding several mass tort campaigns to his firm’s docket. These include:
- Representing residents of Houston, Texas, in a toxic tort case against a railroad company;
- Representing firefighters nationwide in the aqueous film-forming foam litigation;
- Representing women nationwide in the chemical hair straightener litigation; and
- Representing government entities in litigation involving the overpricing of insulin.
He has also remained engaged in the legal community. In 2023, he served on the Bexar County Judicial Selection Committee to nominate the next sitting Judge for the recently expanded Probate Division.
He has been recognized as a Top 40 Under 40 Civil Plaintiffs Lawyer by The National Trial Lawyers. He has also been featured in multiple publications including Forbes, US Weekly, LA Weekly, Life&Style, International Business Times, and Men’s Journal among others. He is an active member of the Texas Trial Lawyers Association where he was a presenter at the 2023 conference in Houston, Texas.
Mack currently serves on the board of directors for Ferrari Kid. Through his nonprofit, Mack To The Future, he is able to support communities he serves through philanthropy.
Bar Admissions
- Texas
- U.S. District Court Southern District of Texas
- U.S. District Court Western District of Texas
- U.S. Court of Appeals 5th Circuit
Education
- Saint Louis University School of Law, St. Louis, Missouri
- Baylor University
- B.A. - 2007
- Major: Political Science
Honors
- Top 40 Under 40 Civil Plaintiffs Lawyer, The National Trial Lawyers
- Featured in multiple publications including Forbes, US Weekly, LA Weekly, Life&Style, International Business Times, and Men’s Journal among others
- Super Lawyers 2025
For over 25 years, Kimberly has devoted her practice to management-side labor and employment law. She is regarded as an effective advocate in arbitrations, negotiations, hearings, administrative proceedings, and trials.
She represents employers in single-plaintiff, multi-plaintiff, representative, and class-action litigation in both state and federal courts, including claims involving discrimination, retaliation, harassment, wage and hour issues, and other employment-related statutory and common-law claims. She is experienced in discovery, legal research, law and motion practice, and courtroom advocacy.
A significant portion of her practice is devoted to labor matters, including defending employers in unfair labor practice claims and alleged collective bargaining agreement violations. She also conducts workplace investigations involving discrimination, harassment, and retaliation, and represents employers before state and federal agencies.
She provides ongoing counseling and advice on all aspects of the employer-employee relationship. Her clients include public and private sector employers across industries including retail, grocery, and healthcare.
Practices
Employment Litigation Prevention & Defense; Wage and Hour Compliance & Litigation
Practice Emphasis
Litigation; Employment Litigation Prevention and Defense; Wage and Hour Compliance and Litigation; Labor Relations (Labor Arbitrations/Unfair Practice Charges)
Education
Harvard Law School, J.D., 1989
University of South Carolina, B.A., magna cum laude, 1986
Phi Beta Kappa
Bar & Court Admissions
California, 1990
Honors & Recognitions
Fellow, American Bar Foundation (2012)
National Black Lawyers Top 100 (2015) (California)
Southern California Super Lawyers (2006–2019)
Top 50: Women Southern California Super Lawyers (2009–2010, 2012–2014, 2018)
Professional & Civic Associations
Center of Hope, Board of Director and Member
About
Kimberly is married and has two Chow-Chows, Cleopatra and Ari. She enjoys photography, with her work appearing in Michelle Obama: A Life (2015), and she has a memorable experience of climbing the Great Wall of China during a student exchange program in 1982.
Daimeon Cotton has built his experience in a broad range of legal services. As an advisor and litigator, he has represented companies and individuals in commercial matters and disputes. Mr. Cotton has also facilitated resolutions between disputants in general civil matters as a mediator. Mr. Cotton concentrates his practice in areas of Employment Law, Workers’ Compensation, and Alternative Dispute Resolution. Offering premium legal services, Mr. Cotton aims to prevent legal disputes, resolve legal disputes efficiently, and add value to his clients. Education Wayne State University Law School, J.D. Wayne State University, M.A. Specialized Training Certificate of Training in Civil Court Mediation Experience Williams Acosta, PLLC The Miller Law Firm, PC Wayne Mediation Center 36th District Court Mediation Bar Admission Michigan Court Admissions All Michigan Courts U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan Service Wolverine Bar Association Institute of Continuing Legal Education (ICLE) New Lawyers Advisory Board Institute of Continuing Legal Education (ICLE) Business Law Advisory Board Crossroads of Michigan Honors and Awards Michigan Super Lawyers Rising Stars, 2017-2019 The National Black Lawyers – Top 40 Under 40, 2016-2017 (Michigan) Michigan Community Resources, Outstanding Service and Dedication, as part of the Nuisance Abatement Team Publications and Contributions The Civil Workplace: Navigating Employee Rights to Demonstrate Protest, The Institute of Continuing Legal Education (Contributor) Detroit Smart Pages, Business Newspaper: Columnist Straight Law Talk: Blog Co-author of Crowdfunding for Nonprofits: Legal Considerations for 501 (c)(3) Tax Exempt Organizations Special Assistant to Authors of Michigan Communities and Squatting: What You Need to Know Presentations and Contributions The Civil Workplace: Navigating Employee Rights to Demonstrate Protest, The Institute of Continuing Legal Education (Co-Presenter) Wrongful Discharge and Retaliation Litigation, The Institute of Continuing Legal Education (Contributor) Employee Discipline for Off-Duty Conduct, The Institute of Continuing Legal Education (Contributor) Employment Discrimination, Harassment and Retaliation, Law Power Hour TV Show with Barry Keller Employment Discharge, Law Power Hour TV Show with Barry Keller Avoiding Legal Pitfalls of Owning and Operating a Business, Small Business Revenue Summit with The Merchants Gazette 9th Annual Wayne State University Law School’s Professionalism in Action, Group Discussion Leader 7th Annual Wayne State University Law School’s Professionalism in Action, Group Discussion Leader Crowdfunding for Nonprofits: Legal Guides for Nonprofits and Crowdfunding – Michigan Community Resources