PARANJPE MAHADASS RUEMKE - Key Persons
Job Titles:
- Closing Coordinator
- Home Team Member Beena Hassan
Job Titles:
- Associate
- Attorney
- Home Team Member Brent Phelps
Brent Phelps is an associate attorney at Paranjpe Mahadass Ruemke LLP (PMR Law) with a primary focus on personal injury litigation. Brent has devoted his practice to holding drivers, trucking companies, and insurance companies accountable for their actions. He is committed to being an advocate for the injured and their family.
Brent was born in Houston and grew up in Katy, Texas. He went to Texas A&M University and received a degree in Political Science. Brent received his Juris Doctorate from South Texas College of Law, where he volunteered at the Income Tax Assistance Clinic. He also studied Comparative Taxation and International Cultural Heritage Law in Malta, an island country in the Mediterranean Sea.
When not in the office, Brent enjoys playing and coaching lacrosse, spending time with friends and family, and golfing. Brent also enjoys watching movies and sports on the couch with his dog Penny.
Job Titles:
- Associate
- Attorney
- Home Team Member Harold Landreneau
- Member of the College of the State Bar of Texas
Harold J. Landreneau is an associate attorney at PMR Law with a primary focus on Personal Injury. He was born and raised in the Historic Houston Heights in Houston, Texas and he is a graduate of St. Pius X High School. Harold earned his B.A. in Political Science from the University of Houston and his J.D. Law Degree from South Texas College of Law. Harold studied European Union Law and EU Government and Ethics at the University of Durham-Collingwood College, in Durham England, with a host of international law professors and a Justice of the Texas Supreme Court.
As a former criminal defense lawyer, Harold brings fourteen years of criminal jury trial experience and advocacy to the firm. He has personally represented thousands of clients during his career and tried more than six hundred trials to verdict. Harold is a tireless and tenacious advocate for his clients, always seeking equality, fairness, and justice. He looks forward to helping make our injured clients whole and righting as many wrongs as he can.
Harold was previously employed with one of the biggest criminal defense firms in the Greater Houston Area and immediately prior he had also practiced criminal law as a solo attorney. He has represented clients with misdemeanors and felonies in Harris and contiguous counties in Texas. Harold also brings extensive Texas DPS administrative law experience in the areas of DWI ALR Hearings, DL Suspensions, and the Occupational License process.
Prior to beginning his law practice Harold served Harris County for fourteen years as a Justice Court Clerk and was the Chief Clerk of one of the biggest Justice of the Peace Courts in the State of Texas. Managing the affairs of the Court for the Judge for eight years, Harold supervised a staff of twenty-seven, managed a yearly budget of $1.2 million and oversaw the collection of more than $3.4 million a year in County fines and fees.
Harold is a member of the College of the State Bar of Texas, he is a father, an Eagle Scout and a trained mediator. He previously served as a volunteer Boy Scout Leader for many years and is now a parent volunteer in the Houston Area Girl and Boy Scout Programs. Harold enjoys camping, Astros Baseball, and spending time with his wife and two children.
Job Titles:
- Associate
- Attorney
- Home Team Member Jacqui Stump
Jacqui is an associate attorney at Paranjpe Mahadass Ruemke LLP, where her practice is primarily focused on personal injury litigation. Prior to joining PMR Law, Jacqui practiced law with firms in Texas and Louisiana.
Job Titles:
- Director of Case Operations
- Home Team Member Kenia Henriquez
Job Titles:
- Case Manager
- Home Team Member Lisa Carrion
Lisa Carrion has been in the legal field for over two years, in addition to nearly a decade working for a large hospital group. She attended the University of Phoenix where she obtained her bachelor's degree in business. She is a Registered Behavioral Tech and is currently obtaining her Behavioral Analysts Certification. With her case management and hospital experience, Ms. Carrion's top priority is her client's needs. She is devoted to helping clients understand their cases and the importance of getting adequate medical treatment for their injuries.
In her spare time, Lisa enjoys painting, gardening, cooking, family time, and entertaining with friends.
Job Titles:
- Associate
- Attorney
- Home Team Member Michael Rodriguez
Michael is an associate attorney at Paranjpe Mahadass Ruemke LLP. Michael is a fierce advocate for people injured by the negligence of others. He prides himself in advocating for his clients in the pursuit of bringing them a fair and just result.
Job Titles:
- Legal Assistant
- Home Team Member Olivia Browne
Job Titles:
- Managing Partner
- Member of the State Bar of Texas
Mr. Mahadass is currently a good standing Member of the State Bar of Texas. Mr. Mahadass is a proud member of the Houston Trial Lawyers Association, where he serves as Chair of the Diversity Committee. Recently, the Houston Trial Lawyers Association named Mr. Mahadass its board member of the year. Mr. Mahadass additionally serves as a member of the Houston Bar Association's Membership Committee as well as its Diversity & Inclusion Committee. Mr. Mahadass is also on the board of the Tulane University Alumni Association of Houston, where he serves as President for over 5,000 alumni in the Houston area. Mr. Mahadass further works with his alma mater by participating on the board of the Tulane Association of Business Alumni of Houston. Mr. Mahadass is a board member of the South Asian Bar Association of Houston (SABA Houston). He serves as its Liaison to SABA North America. Mr. Mahadass has spent over 6 years on the SABA Houston board, including past President, during which time the organization expanding significantly. In his spare time, Mr. Mahadass enjoys playing golf, watching a variety of sports, exploring the Houston restaurant scene, and spending time with his family and friends.
Job Titles:
- Senior Attorney
- Home Team Member Robert Horn
Job Titles:
- President for 2 Terms, Treasurer for 2 Terms ) 2011 - Present
Job Titles:
- Secretary
- Home Team Member Sarahi Cano
Sarahi Cano is the voice of the firm, the first person clients will speak with when calling or visiting PMR Law. With eagerness in her voice, Sarahi is always happy to help in any way possible. She directs all client and other calls to the appropriate person within the firm with knowledge of the specific case or issue. She personally assists all attorneys and staff on day to day tasks to make sure the law firm functions as a well-oiled machine. Sarahi aims to be as understanding and helpful as she can towards clients, during some of their most difficult times, taking the upmost pride in her position.
Job Titles:
- Managing Partner
- Home Team Member Tej Paranjpe
- Leader of the Aggressive Litigation Team
Mr. Paranjpe is a loving father, raising his amazing son, Kal, and an extremely young-natured Bernese Mountain Dog, Atticus.
Job Titles:
- Case Manager
- Home Team Member Vanessa Banda
Vanessa Banda has been in the legal field over two years. She attended University of Houston-Downtown and obtained her bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice. In 2019, she became a certified paralegal from the University of Houston Paralegal Program. With her case management experience, Ms. Banda is always on track making sure clients are getting adequate treatment after their injury. She is committed to help clients in any way she can, with the guidance of the handling attorney.
In her spare time, Vanessa enjoys cooking, exercising, baking, spending time with family, and traveling.
Job Titles:
- Associate
- Attorney
- Home Team Member William Haacker
William is an associate attorney at Paranjpe Mahadass Ruemke LLP, primarily focusing on the firm's commercial litigation practice. He has broad civil litigation experience, having represented both injured individuals in personal injury claims and corporate clients in commercial disputes, as well as other clients with constitutional challenges.
Job Titles:
- Home Team Member Yessenia Gonzalez
- Medical Records Legal Assistant
Yessenia Gonzalez joined PMR Law in June of 2019. She has a Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice, with a minor in Business Administration, from the University of Houston-Downtown. Yessenia is a legal assistant in the medical records department. At PMR Law, she oversees requesting, receiving, and organizing medical records. She handles all the medical records and bills for all cases in the office. Yessenia is also a licensed notary. When she is not spending time working, Yessenia enjoys spending time with her family, trying new foods, and traveling.