Christina Lesher

Christina Lesher

Super Lawyers®

Law Office of Christina Lesher, P.C.

Elder Law Lawyers in Houston, TX in Houston, TX

Houston, TX713-529-5900
Elder LawMedicaid PlanningSpecial Needs TrustsLong-Term Care PlanningMiller Trusts/ Qualified Income TrustsPowers of Attorney

About Christina Lesher

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 Super Lawyers® Selectees Christina Lesher included in a Super Lawyers® list 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 2026Texas Super Lawyers list Past Lists 2011 Texas Super Lawyers list 2010 Texas Super Lawyers list

Education

Legal Education

  • University of Houston Law Center, Houston, Texas, 2003
  • J.D.

Non Legal Education

  • Texas State University, San Marcos, Texas, 1997
  • B.S.W., Bachelor of Social Work
  • Honors: summa cum laude

Current Employment Position(s)

  • Sole Practitioner

Classes and Seminars

  • 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

  • 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)

Attorney Details

Full NameChristina Lesher
FirmLaw Office of Christina Lesher, P.C.
AddressHouston, TX, 5615 Kirby Dr., Ste. 412, Houston, TX
Phone713-529-5900
Phone713-529-4858
Websitewww.lawlesher.com
Websitewww.lawlesher.com/elder-law
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