Quisenberry, Jeff

Born and raised on the island of Puerto Rico, MAGGIE GARIB, earned her undergraduate degree from Baylor University (B.A., Psychology); her law degree from St. Mary's University School of Law, cum laude; and her masters in health law from the University of Houston.

While in San Antonio, Maggie volunteered for the San Antonio Bar Association's Community Justice Program, where she translated and edited the Spanish version of the San Antonio Bar Association's Family Law Manual. Maggie also volunteered for the Community Justice Program's wills clinic and the disabled children's education clinic at Texas RioGrande Legal Aid. She also participated as a student attorney in the representation of undocumented immigrants through the St. Mary's Clinic for Legal and Social Justice. Among other things, Maggie represented clients in removal hearings, completed cancellation of removal applications, filled out class action membership applications for late amnesty, and drafted an asylum brief.

Maggie then became Briefing Attorney to Judge Tom Price at the Court of Criminal Appeals in Austin, Texas. As a Briefing Attorney, Maggie wrote opinions and bench memos, attended oral argument, and reviewed writ of habeas corpus dispositions and frivolous filings.

Maggie then moved to Houston to pursue a Master of Laws in Health Law at the University of Houston Law Center. While completing her degree, Maggie published articles addressing issues of mental health court systems and punishment of pedophiles. Maggie's thesis proposed a new model for punishment and treatment of sexual offenders in Texas.

After completing her LL.M. degree, Maggie worked as a contract attorney to Randall O. Sorrels at Abraham, Watkins, Nichols, Sorrels, Agosto & Friend. While at Abraham Watkins, Maggie evaluated potential clients' claims; researched personal injury and medical malpractice issues; responded to discovery; prepared clients for and presented clients at depositions; served as translator for the court during trial and for the parties during mediations; participated in jury selection for trial; and drafted a variety of documents-including but not limited to-demand letters, federal and state motions, and other pleadings.

Maggie is a member of the Houston Trial Lawyers Association, National CASA Association, and the American Psychology-Law Society.