Legal advice with common sense
In law, just as in any other skilled trade or profession, you need trusted advisors to guide you toward economical and practical solutions. We work with you to find the simplest, most effective path to your goals.
Jennifer Michalik
Attorney / Mediator / Ad Litem
After nearly thirty years of commuting to the Katy area to work, Jennifer is thrilled to be opening a practice with Mark out here in Austin County! Jennifer and her husband, John, have raised their twin boys in Bellville, participating in and supporting some of the best family activities there are: Boy Scouts of America, Bellville FFA, 4-H, Austin County Youth Bullseye Club, and tons of programs through Bellville ISD. Now that the boys have started college, she is ready to focus her time and energy on helping her Austin County neighbors with their legal matters.
Jennifer's experience in small business administration and in-house legal and contract matters means that she understands the daily challenges that small businesses face.
During her ten years with Mark's law firm, she has also worked with families to handle probate and probate alternatives and has drafted estate planning packages which usually include a will, medical power of attorney, durable power of attorney, HIPAA release, directive to physician, and declaration of guardian for minor children.
After volunteering with Child Advocates, Jennifer realized how critical it can be to advocate for the best interests of a child or an incapacitated adult as a guardian ad litem and to represent a child or incapacitated adult as an attorney ad litem. It is heartwarming to help families do their best for their loved ones.
Outside the practice of law, Jennifer is involved with a small cow-calf operation with her family. She loves watching the mamas raising their babies! She and her husband, John, are learning to be empty nesters and enjoy being involved with their community.