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Lanny D. Ray

Job Titles:
  • Attorney
  • Attorney at Law
  • Attorney and the Law Firm
  • Attorney at Law, PLLC, in Huntsville, Texas, Serves Clients Throughout the Region.
Lanny D. Ray attended Northeast Louisiana University and graduated cum laude with a B.B.A. in 1982. After graduating, Lanny was in the U.S. Army until 1993 when he left the Army as a Captain and began working on his Juris Doctorate. Lanny received his J.D. in 1996, graduating cum laude from Baylor University Law School. He was admitted to the State Bar of Texas in 1996. He is also admitted to practice before the U.S. Supreme Court and several Federal district courts and the Federal courts of appeal. Before coming to Huntsville, Texas, Lanny practiced law in Tacoma, Washington, College Station, Texas and clerked for the Louisiana Supreme Court under the Honorable Justice Chet Traylor. Allow me to introduce myself at the same time that I welcome you to my firm's website. Having worked at another law firm, I now practice on my own as a solo attorney so I can devote all my attention to my clients and their needs. I am lawyer Lanny D. Ray and I look forward to learning what has brought you here.

Melissa Barnes

Job Titles:
  • Legal Assistant
  • Legal Assistant at Lanny
Melissa Barnes is the Legal Assistant at Lanny D. Ray, Attorney at Law, PLLC and the first person to greet you as you arrive. She has over 6 years of Administrative Assistant experience and supports the entire staff by filing legal documents, drafting correspondence and pleadings and assisting clients at the front desk. Melissa attended Sam Houston State University working towards a BFA in Graphic Design for 3 years. She has since switched degrees to a BA in Interior Design and is continuing to earn her degree in that field. In 2013 Melissa won a contest with her interior design being chosen for renovation of the recreational center at The Connection student Apartments (formerly The Exchange). Outside the office, Melissa loves spending time with her Husband and 3 year old son. They enjoy biking, attending neighborhood activities on the lake and spending time with Melissa's family in Houston. Practice Areas Family Law

Rosa Snyder

Job Titles:
  • Paralegal
  • Senior Paralegal at Lanny
Rosa Snyder is a senior paralegal at Lanny D. Ray, Attorney at Law, PLLC with 9 years of experience. Rosa is fluent in Spanish and she provides support in all aspects of the litigation process including assisting in client meetings, drafting pleadings, and gathering and preparing documents to be used during the discovery process and in court. Rosa attended Sam Houston State University and graduated with a B.A. in Victim Studies and a minor in Spanish in 2009. Rosa's experience includes, but is not limited to, the following areas of law: civil litigation, personal injury/wrongful death, real estate litigation, and probate litigation/estate planning. On a personal note and outside of legal work, Rosa enjoys spending time with her family and friends, fishing, and making frequent visits to her parents' ranch. Practice Areas Family Law