Las Cruces, NM

George K. Farah

George K. Farah is a founding partner of Farah Law, a distinguished multi-office law firm serving Texas and New Mexico. An alumni of Texas Southern University - Thurgood Marshall School of Law, where he graduated summa cum laude, George specializes in personal injury, wrongful death, and civil litigation cases, passionately advocating for clients who have endured significant losses and life-altering injuries. George is known for his sharp legal expertise and unrelenting dedication. Raised in El Paso as the eldest son of Middle Eastern immigrants, George’s upbringing instilled in him a passion for justice and a commitment to service. After launching Farah Law in 2007, his tireless advocacy secured membership in the prestigious Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum, an honor reserved for attorneys who achieve settlements exceeding $2 million. George’s depth of knowledge and commitment have earned him numerous accolades, including selection to the Texas Rising Stars from 2015 to 2016 and Texas Super Lawyers every year since 2017. He is also an active member of the Texas Trial Lawyers Association and serves on the UTEP Alumni Association Board of Directors. Fluent in English, Spanish, and Arabic, George connects with clients from diverse backgrounds, ensuring they feel heard and empowered while delivering top-tier legal representation tailored to each client’s unique circumstances.

Mollie C. McGraw

Mollie McGraw is a highly accomplished trial attorney dedicated to representing plaintiffs in civil litigation, including personal injury, wrongful death, civil rights, victims of crime, inadequate security, insurance bad faith, medical malpractice, and pharmaceutical negligence cases. She practices in both state and federal courts, tirelessly advocating for individuals and families who have been harmed or lost loved ones due to the wrongdoing of corporations, government entities, or insurance companies.

James Tawney

James Tawney is a native of the Southwest dedicated to serving his community. He was born and raised in Arizona, where he attended Northern Arizona University and graduated summa cum laude. After receiving his undergraduate degree, he attended Texas Tech University School of Law in Lubbock, Texas. During this time, he received multiple awards for academic excellence and was actively involved in the trial advocacy program. He served as the lead articles editor for the Estate Planning & Community Property Law Journal, for which he was also a published author. He graduated from law school magna cum laude. After law school, James began his professional legal career at an El Paso-based plaintiff’s personal injury law firm. His practice included representing multiple injury victims and their families throughout New Mexico and Texas. In 2016, he, along with fellow plaintiff’s attorney Alejandro Acosta, founded Tawney, Acosta & Chaparro P.C. with offices located in Las Cruces, Carlsbad, New Mexico and El Paso, Texas. James Tawney is board-certified by the National Board of Trial Advocacy (NBTA).

Milad K. Farah

Licensed in both Texas and New Mexico, Milad K. Farah has built a distinguished legal career centered on advocating for victims in complex and high-stakes cases. As a seasoned litigator and founding partner of Farah Law, he consistently delivers justice for clients affected by 18-wheeler crashes, wrongful deaths, personal injuries, and product liability. A proud El Paso native, Milad earned his marketing degree from Texas Tech University before pursuing his Juris Doctor at Texas Southern University’s Thurgood Marshall School of Law. Since his admission to the Texas bar in 2006, his practice has grown to serve clients across west Texas and New Mexico, where his deep understanding of regional legal nuances has positioned him as a trusted advocate in his field. Milad’s exemplary legal skills have earned him widespread recognition, including repeated listings in Texas Super Lawyers (2020-2025) and as one of The National Trial Lawyers Top 100 (2020-2023). These accolades reflect his relentless pursuit of justice and his ability to achieve favorable outcomes in even the most challenging cases. Some of his notable achievements include securing substantial settlements and verdicts for victims of catastrophic 18-wheeler accidents. Beyond his courtroom successes, Milad has demonstrated unwavering dedication to the legal profession through his leadership roles. He has served as President of the El Paso County Trial Lawyers Association and as a Board Member for both the Texas Trial Lawyers Association and the El Paso Bar Association. His contributions to these organizations underscore his commitment to advancing the rights of injury victims and mentoring fellow attorneys. Milad’s service extends to the broader community as well. As Chair of the Veterans Legal Clinic, he has worked tirelessly to provide pro bono legal assistance to veterans, reflecting his passion for giving back to those who have served our nation. Additionally, he serves as a Commissioner on the El Paso County Ethics Board, ensuring the integrity and accountability of public officials.

Russell A. Murray

Russell A. Murray joined the Lovett Law Firm in 2015, focusing on personal injury cases. He graduated from The University of Texas in Austin in 2005 with a Bachelor of Arts in Latin American Studies and a minor in Government, and completed his law degree at Baylor University School of Law in 2010. He has extensive experience confronting insurance tactics and advocates passionately for accident victims.

James F. Scherr

James F. Scherr, a native El Pasoan, is the founding partner of Scherr Legate. Jim has been practicing law for over 43 years, and has been lead trial counsel for the Plaintiff in over 250 wrongful death and personal Jury trials. Jim has handled wrongful death and personal injury cases throughout Texas and New Mexico, as well as in the States of California, Arizona, Nevada and other states. Jim has been lead counsel for victims in cases involving construction, trucking, bus, product liability, trains, tire, fires and explosions, trench collapse, building collapse, excavators, stairs, power lines, electrocutions, closed space, chemical cases, carbon monoxide, forklifts, crashworthiness, civil rights, motor vehicle and work related incidents. Jim’s cases have made national news and have been the subject of numerous films and news articles including CBS, Insider Exclusive and other programs. Jim has been featured in many publications including Forbes Magazine, the Wall Street Journal, Philadelphia Enquirer, Las Cruces Sun News, SantaFean, El Paso Inc and El Paso Times. In 1976, at age 22, Jim was sworn in as the youngest attorney in the State of Texas at the time, receiving one of the top grades on the Bar exam. Jim started practicing law when personal injury law was in its infancy, before the existence of any board certification, and shortly after the new legal theory of “comparative negligence” was created. Shortly after his election as the youngest person ever elected to El Paso City Council in 1977 , Jim was introduced to help victims of personal injury law by his friend who broke his back falling from an ASARCO smelter smokestack. Jim’s legal career has been paralleled by his active leadership and involvement in bettering his community of El Paso, like his grandparents and parents before him, and his children and grandchildren. Jim and his family are well known throughout the region for active involvement in civic, business, politics and community activities.

Robert L. Lovett

A Texas Tech University Law School graduate, Attorney Rob Lovett established the Lovett Law Firm in 1999, building a proven track record of 30+ years successfully representing personal injury victims across West Texas and Southern New Mexico. He maintains direct personal involvement with every client and has earned numerous accolades, including selection to the Texas Super Lawyers List in 2019 and 2020. He is licensed in Texas and New Mexico state courts and admitted to the United States District Court Western District of Texas and the United States District Court District of New Mexico.