Angleton, TX

Scott M. Brown

Scott M. Brown is an experienced and passionate trial attorney, Board Certified in Family Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization. He was named to the 2016 Texas Super Lawyers and recognized as a Texas Super Lawyers Rising Star in 2012-2014. He was also named Houston’s Top Lawyer in H-Town magazine in 2015 and 2016, and holds a 10.00 Avvo rating. Scott focuses on complex family law issues, including high net value divorces, child custody, and cases involving CPS, terminations, and adoptions. He is also a published author and has extensive experience in family law and criminal defense matters.

Robert Rice has been practicing trial law in Texas for over 40 years. He was born and raised in Angleton, Texas, graduated valedictorian from Angleton High School, and attended college and law school at the University of Texas. After law school, he worked as a prosecutor in the Brazoria County District Attorney's office before opening his own private practice. Robert has expertise in criminal defense, personal injury, and other legal areas, with over 40 years of experience in negotiations, trial preparations, and cross-examining witnesses.

Scott Sanes is Of Counsel to Rice And Sanes and is Board Certified in Personal Injury Law.

Meghan Beytebiere's profile details her education and extensive legal experience as a law clerk and student attorney, focusing on debt collection, business litigation, family law, personal injury, and education rights. She holds a Juris Doctorate from the University of Houston Law Center (2022) and a Bachelor of Arts in Criminology and Psychology from St. Edward’s University (2018). Her experience includes roles at Daic Law, Museum of Fine Arts, The Button Law Firm, U.S. Army JAG Corps, and the Veteran’s Affairs Office of General Counsel, demonstrating a broad legal background.

Paula Roark Cundiff

As a Senior Partner at Scott M. Brown & Associates, Paula Roark Cundiff brings over two decades of legal experience and a deep commitment to helping people through some of the most difficult and personal challenges of their lives. She focuses on a wide range of family law matters, including high-net-worth and high-conflict divorce cases, complex child custody litigation, CPS matters, terminations of parent-child relationships, adoptions, expunction and nondisclosure of criminal records, and probate and estate planning. Licensed in Texas since 1999, she is also admitted to the United States District Court for the Southern District of Texas. She is known for her strong advocacy, detail-oriented approach, and strategic thinking in emotionally charged cases.

David A Bleakney Jr.

David A Bleakney Jr. is a managing member who is passionate about fighting for the vulnerable and those who have suffered catastrophic injuries or wrongful death. He takes cases personally and prepares each for trial, limiting his caseload to ensure dedicated attention. He is a family man and actively involved in his church.

Francisco Guerrero II has been licensed to practice law in Texas for 17 years, focusing on family law and criminal law. His experience includes working with governmental entities and in private practice, providing a well-rounded approach to strategy and problem-solving. He holds a BS in Biology from the University of Texas - RGV (1999) and a JD from Thurgood Marshall School of Law (2005).