Mr. Swanson is a proud native of St. Louis, Missouri, whose life and career are guided by three key principles: culture, commitment, and community. He is an alumnus of two Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), Jackson State University and Howard University School of Law, where he developed a strong foundation in leadership, excellence, and social justice.
Professional Experience
Mr. Swanson began his pursuit of social justice as a student attorney with the Howard University Criminal Justice Clinic. He also served as Captain of the award-winning Huver I. Brown Moot Court Trial Advocacy Team.
Throughout his legal career, Mr. Swanson has practiced in various areas of law, including family law, mass tort litigation, state and federal criminal law, and personal injury. He is licensed to practice in Missouri and Illinois, as well as the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Missouri.
Practice Areas
- Personal Injury
- Criminal Defense
Education
- J.D., Howard University School of Law, 2017
- B.A., Jackson State University, 2014
Paige Lewis is a native Houstonian with deep roots in the community. She is a meticulous and fearless advocate for her clients, bringing compassion and tenacity in handling even the most complex criminal and corporate cases.
A magna cum laude graduate from Texas Southern University’s Thurgood Marshall School of Law, Ms. Lewis has a passion for defending the people of Texas. She began her legal career as an intern for Quinones & Associates, PLLC, while earning her Doctorate in Jurisprudence degree from nearby Texas Southern University, all in Houston’s Third Ward, the same neighborhood where she grew up. Founding Attorney Letitia Quinones-Hollins was Ms. Lewis’s trial skills professor in law school, and under Ms. Quinones’s guidance, Ms. Lewis has gone on to become a member of the State Bar of Texas and a Partner at Quinones & Associates.
Committed to protecting the rights of Houstonians and those in surrounding areas, Ms. Lewis serves on the executive board of the Houston Legal Defense Team, a group dedicated to ensuring the citizens of Texas can exercise their constitutional right to free speech. She is also a dedicated member of the Diversity and Inclusion Board of the Harris County Criminal Lawyers Association.
Paige wants to make sure all voices are heard, no matter their race, gender or socioeconomic status. She understands the gravity and the responsibility of criminal defense law, having seen firsthand the effects that inadequate legal representation have had on friends, family and others in her community. She isn’t afraid of a challenge and will always go the extra mile to find the right strategy, no matter what she faces from opposing counsel.
Education
- J.D., magna cum laude, Texas Southern University – Thurgood Marshall School of Law, 2019
- B.S., The University of Houston, 2012
Admissions
State Bar of Texas
Memberships
- Houston Legal Defense Team
- Harris County Criminal Lawyers Association – Diversity and Inclusion Board
- Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.
Raised in a family of many attorneys, Destiney developed a comprehensive foundation in law from an early age. Prior to establishing TJLF, she acquired substantial practical legal experience. As a business attorney licensed in Nevada and California, she demonstrates expertise in litigation and possesses a thorough understanding of the legal frameworks in both jurisdictions.
Destiney demonstrates a commitment to client outcomes by thoroughly assessing individual client requirements and formulating customized legal strategies. Her licensure in both Nevada and California enables effective management of cross-jurisdictional legal matters.
In addition to her professional responsibilities, Destiney engages in podcast production, rollerblading, Pilates, and travel, which contribute to maintaining work-life balance.
Education/ Awards:
- Juris Doctor
- Bachelor of Art in Business Finance
- International Business Law Certificate
- Jefferson Medal for Trial Practice
Bar Admissions:
- State Bar of California
- United States District Court, Central District of California
- United States District Court, Northern District of California
- State Bar of Nevada
- United States District Court, District of Nevada
Organizations:
- Black Women Layers Association of Los Angeles
- Beverly Hills Bar Association
Ed Jointer brings real-world experience and understanding for his clients at Quinones and Associates, PLLC. He uses his unique perspective and background in the handling of complex criminal and corporate cases.
Born on the South Side of Chicago, Ed is a gun-violence survivor who was shot while standing outside his Chicago-area high school. Even after losing his mother at a young age, Ed managed to put himself through California State University, San Bernardino, all while raising a younger sibling.
Ed went on to earn his Doctor of Jurisprudence degree from Texas Southern University’s Thurgood Marshall School of Law, which is where he met Quinones & Associates founder Letitia Quinones-Hollins. He began his legal career as an intern with Quinones & Associates, where he has since become a Partner.
Ed has a passion for trial work, and it shows. His filings have been praised for their quality and thoroughness, so much so that one federal judge used one of Mr. Jointer’s sentencing memorandums as a bench-brief example in his courtroom.
Mr. Jointer currently serves as the board president for the Collective Action for Youth, formerly known as the Harris County Youth Collective, an organization dedicated to helping juveniles who are in both foster care and the juvenile justice system. He is also a proud member of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc.
Education
- J.D., Texas Southern University – Thurgood Marshall School of Law, 2019
- B.A., California State University, San Bernardino, 2015
Admissions
Memberships
- Collective Action for Youth
- Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc.
Lale Brown is an associate in the Labor & Employment Law Department and a member of the Employment Litigation Group and Counseling, Training & Pay Equity Group.
They represent employers in a broad range of labor and employment matters, advising technology and healthcare clients on sensitive workplace issues and defending against claims of discrimination and retaliation. Lale guides clients through all phases of litigation, from pre-litigation counseling through discovery and trial, and also represents clients in arbitration and mediation.
Prior to joining Proskauer, Lale served as a law clerk to the Honorable Ivan L.R. Lemelle of the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana.
Lale earned their J.D. from Loyola University New Orleans College of Law, where they served as Comment Editor for the Loyola Journal of Public Interest Law, Secretary of the National Lawyers Guild, and a student practitioner in the Stuart H. Smith Law Clinic.
They are also an active member of the New Orleans Chapter of the Federal Bar Association, the Greater New Orleans Louis A. Martinet Legal Society, and the St. Thomas More–Loyola American Inn of Court.
Related Practices
- Labor & Employment
- Employment Litigation
- Employment Counseling, Training & Pay Equity
Education
- Loyola University New Orleans College of Law, J.D.
Admissions & Qualifications