Christina Lesher - Houston, TX
Attorney at Law Office of Christina Lesher, P.C.
Elder Law Lawyers in Houston, TX
5615 Kirby Dr. Ste. 412 Houston, TX 77005 - 2452
- 1 Super Lawyers®
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23
Years
Experience
Houston Elder Law Lawyer
Updated: 03/10/2026
Areas of Practice
- 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
Attorney Information
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.
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
Awards and Honors
Honors
- Top Lawyer--Best Lawyers Houston Chronicle, 2008
- Texas Rising Stars- Texas Monthly, 2011 - 2012
Other Sources of Feedback About Christina Lesher
Included on the 2026 Texas Super Lawyers list
Past Lists
- 2011 Texas Super Lawyers list
- 2010 Texas Super Lawyers list
Education
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Legal Education
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University of Houston Law Center,
Houston,
Texas, 2003
J.D.
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University of Houston Law Center,
Houston,
Texas, 2003
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Non Legal Education
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Texas State University,
San Marcos,
Texas, 1997
B.S.W., Bachelor of Social Work
Honors: summa cum laude
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Texas State University,
San Marcos,
Texas, 1997
Current Employment Position(s)
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Sole Practitioner
Classes and Seminars
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Hot Topics In Elder Law, Various, 2004 - 2014
- Medicaid Planning & Strategies, Various, 2010 - 2014
Pro Bono Activities
- Houston Volunteer Lawyers Program, 2003 - 2008
Published Works
Articles
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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.
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)
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Contact
5615 Kirby Dr.
Ste. 412
Houston, TX 77005 - 2452
Phone: 713-529-5900
Fax: 713-529-4858
Email: Send a message
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