Our Team
Meet the attorneys and staff at Showalter Colgin & Davis, PLLC
Meet the attorneys and staff of Showalter Colgin & Davis, PLLC. Our team has served property owners and families throughout the Greater Houston area with skilled legal representation in eminent domain, estate planning, business law, and more.
What We Do
Showalter Colgin & Davis represents property owners facing eminent domain proceedings, whether they’re landowners, homeowners, or commercial property owners. We negotiate with condemning authorities to secure just compensation and monitor current infrastructure projects that may affect property rights.
Our estate planning services include wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and elder law matters. We help families protect assets, plan for the future, and determine whether they need a trust.
In business law, we handle business startups and transactions, copyrights and trademarks, and commercial and contract litigation, including partnership and shareholder disputes.
We also handle probate administration, will contests, and claims involving breach of fiduciary duty. Our personal injury practice includes serious injuries, wrongful death, and representation for survivors of church, clergy, and laity sexual abuse.
Our Partners
David W. Showalter
Senior Partner
David W. Showalter founded the firm in 1977 and continues to represent property owners in eminent domain cases throughout Texas. His practice focuses on helping landowners and homeowners obtain fair compensation when government agencies or utility companies take private property for public use. David understands the financial and emotional impact of condemnation proceedings.
William M. Colgin IV
Partner
William M. Colgin practices estate planning, probate, and business law. He works with families to create comprehensive estate plans that protect assets and minimize complications for the next generation. William also represents business owners in contract disputes, partnership issues, and other commercial matters, combining legal knowledge with practical business sense.
Stephanie Clarke Davis
Partner
Stephanie C. Davis focuses on real estate law, business law, estate planning, probate administration, and elder law. She helps families prepare for the future by drafting wills, trusts, and powers of attorney that reflect their wishes. Stephanie also guides clients through probate proceedings and handles disputes over estates. She explains complex legal concepts in plain language so clients understand their options.
Our Attorneys
Lorretta Owen
Attorney
Lorretta Owen practices eminent domain law. Lorretta's attention to detail means nothing falls through the cracks.
Lauren Welch Scott
Attorney
Lauren W. Scott represents clients in personal injury cases and other civil litigation matters. She handles negotiations with insurance companies, prepares cases for trial, and fights for fair compensation when people are injured due to someone else's negligence. Lauren treats each client with respect and keeps them informed throughout the legal process.
Ghizal Miri
Attorney
Ghizal Miri is a civil litigation attorney focused on eminent domain and property rights, fiercely protecting landowners through every stage of the condemnation process. A U.S. Army veteran and former Assistant District Attorney, she brings military discipline and prosecutorial experience to aggressive advocacy for maximum landowner compensation.
Our Legal Support Team
Constance Scott, Mary Hernandez, Susan Headrick, Marilyn Frew, Debbie Gaskamp, Mariah Mauricio, Melissa Broussard, Nicole Alvarez, Julia Kennedy, Sarah Irfan, and Nelson Espinosa make up our support staff. They handle client communications, prepare legal documents, coordinate with courts and opposing counsel, and make sure deadlines are met. When you call our office, you’ll speak with a team member who knows your case and can answer your questions or connect you with your attorney.
Our staff treats every client with patience and professionalism, whether you’re calling about a routine question or dealing with an urgent issue. Their work behind the scenes allows our attorneys to spend more time on the legal strategies that produce results.
Where We Serve
Our attorneys serve clients throughout Fort Bend County, Harris County, and the surrounding areas from our Richmond office. We represent property owners and families in Houston, Sugar Land, Katy, Pearland, Pasadena, Missouri City, Rosenberg, Stafford, Humble, Tomball, Arcola, Beasley, Fulshear, Needville, and dozens of other communities across the Greater Houston region and across the great state of Texas.
Why Clients Choose Us
When you hire our firm, you get direct access to the attorney handling your case. We return phone calls, answer emails, and keep you informed. We explain your options in terms you can understand and give honest assessments about the strengths and weaknesses of your case.
We’ve handled thousands of cases since 1977, and we use that knowledge to anticipate problems and create effective strategies. We offer transparent pricing, discuss costs upfront, and work efficiently to keep expenses reasonable. In personal injury matters, we work on a contingency basis so you don’t pay attorney fees unless we recover compensation for you.
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Contact Showalter Colgin & Davis at (281) 341-5577 to speak with an attorney about your legal matter. We serve property owners and families throughout the Greater Houston area.