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Christina Lesher - Houston, TX
5615 Kirby Dr.Ste. 412 Houston, TX 77005- 2452
Law Office of Christina Lesher, P.C.
Houston Elder Law Lawyer
Overview
Christina Lesher provides comprehensive legal advice on Elder Law, Medicaid and Special Needs Planning, Veteran's Benefits, and other legal issues confronting seniors and persons with special needs and disabilities.
Christina is a 2003 graduate from the University of Houston Law Center. In 1997 she received a Bachelor's Degree in Social Work (Summa Cum Laude) from Texas State University in San Marcos, Texas...
Christina Lesher provides comprehensive legal advice on Elder Law, Medicaid and Special Needs Planning, Veteran's Benefits, and other legal issues confronting seniors and persons with special needs and disabilities.
Christina is a 2003 graduate from the University of Houston Law Center. In 1997 she received a Bachelor's Degree in Social Work (Summa Cum Laude) from Texas State University in San Marcos, Texas...
Christina Lesher provides comprehensive legal advice on Elder Law, Medicaid and Special Needs Planning, Veteran's Benefits, and other legal issues confronting seniors and persons with special needs and disabilities.
Christina is a 2003 graduate from the University of Houston Law Center. In 1997 she received a Bachelor's Degree in Social Work (Summa Cum Laude) from Texas State University in San Marcos, Texas.
She serves on the board of directors for the Texas Chapter of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys, and is a member of the board of directors of Alzheimer's Association Houston and Southeast Texas Chapter.
Christina is a frequent speaker to local professional and community groups. Past engagements include: Marathon Oil, KBR, the FBI, and regular appearances on the Houston's Local Fox station "Wake Up Money" segment.
Prior to becoming an attorney, she was a caregiver for her grandfather who had dementia. Christina has dedicated her career to assisting older adults and persons with special needs. A native of Huntsville, Texas, she now resides in Houston with her husband, Kirby, her mother Lois, and sons Luke and Max. Bar Admissions: Texas, 2003
About Christina Lesher
Practice Areas
- Elder Law
- Medicaid Planning
- Special Needs Trusts
- Long-Term Care Planning
- Miller Trusts/ Qualified Income Trusts
- Powers of Attorney
- Veterans' Benefits
- Estate Planning
- Estate Administration
- Probate Law
Current Employment Position(s)
- Sole Practitioner
Qualifications
Bar Admissions
- Texas, 2003
Specialties and Certifications
- Licensed Social Worker
Other Affiliations
- Texas Chapter of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys, 2007 - Present (Board of Directors)
- Alzheimer’s Association Houston and Southeast Texas Chapter, 2010 - Present (Board of Directors)
Education
- University of Houston Law Center, Houston, Texas, 2003
J.D. - Texas State University, San Marcos, Texas, 1997
B.S.W., Bachelor of Social Work
Honors: summa cum laude
Pro Bono Activities
- Houston Volunteer Lawyers Program, 2003 - 2008
Classes and Seminars
- Hot Topics In Elder Law, Various, 2004 - 2014
- Medicaid Planning & Strategies, Various, 2010 - 2014
Achievements
Other Sources of Feedback About Christina Lesher
Honors
- Top Lawyer--Best Lawyers Houston Chronicle, 2008
- Texas Rising Stars- Texas Monthly, 2011 - 2012
Office Information
Address
5615 Kirby Dr.Ste. 412 Houston, TX 77005- 2452
Phone
Fax
- 713-529-4858
Accepts Credit Cards
Yes
Publication
Articles
- Whose Bill Is It Anyway? Adult Children's Responsibility To Care For Parents, Texas Tech University School of Law, Vol. 6 Book 2, 2014
When parents need long-term care, who is responsible? The adult children or the state. This article explores the law and policy in several states, as well as the current law in Texas.
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