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Attorney Maxine is a Workplace Rights Attorney who brings extensive experience to employee-side employment law. As a former credentialed Human Resources executive, certified mediator, and trusted HR consultant, she represents employees at every stage of the dispute resolution process — from internal workplace complaints and severance negotiations to proceedings before state and federal agencies and litigation.

A member of the Texas Bar College, Attorney Maxine serves on the Board of the African American Lawyers Section (AALS) of the State Bar of Texas and on the Board of Workplace Fairness. She is also an active member of the Labor & Employment Law Sections of both the State Bar of Texas and the American Bar Association, as well as the Texas Employment Lawyers Association (TELA).

Cristabel Jimenez is an employment attorney whose legal career reflects perseverance, dedication, and a deep commitment to advocating for workers. She brings a unique perspective to her practice, having spent two decades working in the legal profession and advancing through virtually every level of a law firm before becoming an attorney. While working full-time, she attended evening classes at South Texas College of Law Houston, earning her Juris Doctor in 2019.

Since becoming licensed, Cristabel has focused her practice on employment law. She has represented employees in matters involving workplace discrimination, retaliation, wage and hour violations, FMLA issues, workers' compensation retaliation claims, and other workplace disputes. She also has significant experience representing federal employees in Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) matters, Merit Systems Protection Board (MSPB) appeals, disciplinary actions, and other federal employment disputes.

A native Houstonian, Cristabel earned her Bachelor's degree in English from the University of Houston. She is fluent in both English and Spanish, allowing her to effectively serve a diverse range of clients. Cristabel is passionate about standing up for employees and providing clients with zealous, ethical, and compassionate representation. She believes every client deserves to be heard, respected, and vigorously advocated for when facing challenges in the workplace.