Ron Capehart represents and advises governmental entities and taxing authorities in collecting delinquent fees and fines and administers tax sales and seizures to enforce judgments on behalf of his clients.

Mr. Capehart counsels aviation, trucking, admiralty, maritime, and oil and gas clients in transactional, regulatory compliance, and litigation issues in state and federal courts and handling arbitrations and mediations.

Mr. Capehart has volunteered for the Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo for 25 years, serving in numerous leadership positions on three committees, and is a former committee Chairman. He currently serves on several Booster Clubs at Cross Roads ISD and is the announcer for the Varsity Football Team. He also serves as a judge for the National FFA Proficiency Awards.

He was admitted to practice law in the State of Texas in 1999. Mr. Capehart received his Bachelor of Science in Political Science in 1995 from the University of Houston and his Juris Doctor from the South Texas College of Law in Houston, Texas.

Scott Wert is an experienced litigator and veteran trial lawyer with more than 75 trials as lead counsel. After graduating from Texas Tech University Law School in 1995, where he earned his Doctor of Jurisprudence, Mr. Wert immediately went to work for the Harris County District Attorney’s Office in Houston, Texas as an Assistant District Attorney.

Before joining Linebarger, Mr. Wert represented thousands of victims of asbestos exposure, other injury victims, and numerous businesses, churches, and individuals in civil and commercial litigation. Mr. Wert is a certified life member of the prestigious Million Dollar Advocates Forum. Less than 1% of U.S. lawyers are members.

Ashly Atkins joined Linebarger in 2016 and is a partner working from our Dallas office.

She has been a practicing attorney since 2010, providing legal services in the areas of ad valorem tax issues, advising and representing clients in the collection of property tax receivables, and performing research in the areas of taxation, real estate, and contract law.

Ms. Atkins is an active member of her community, actively volunteering with the local food pantry and animal shelter in Oak Cliff, Texas as well as serving for multiple years as a past board member for the Richardson ISD Education Foundation.

Ms. Atkins was admitted to the Texas Bar in 2009 and is admitted to practice in the State of Texas and the U.S. District Court, Northern District of Texas.

She received her Bachelor of Arts in Government from University of Texas, Austin, and her Doctor of Jurisprudence from Texas A&M University School of Law in Fort Worth, Texas.

Partner Diane Sanders oversees all aspects of bankruptcy issues as the managing attorney for bankruptcy in the Austin office.

While in law school, Ms. Sanders worked as a law clerk in the United States Attorney’s office (having been the first law clerk ever hired by that office) and upon graduation from law school, became the first hired law clerk for the Honorable Bill H. Brister, U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Northern District of Texas. Ms. Sanders was admitted to the State Bar of Texas in 1981. She is admitted to practice in all Federal Districts of Texas, including the U.S. Courts of Appeals: Fifth District.

Following her clerkship, Diane worked for a large law firm in Corpus Christi, becoming the first female shareholder after three years. Ms. Sanders joined Linebarger in 2004 and now provides vital expertise regarding all bankruptcy cases filed in certain divisions of the Southern and Western Districts of Texas.

Ms. Sanders received a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from Southwest Texas State University and earned her Doctor of Jurisprudence from Texas Tech University School of Law in 1981.

Partner Monica Solis works in our Brownsville office managing property tax collection programs for multiple taxing jurisdictions and serving as primary liaison to our clients on contractual matters.

Before joining Linebarger in 2008, Ms. Solis worked as an Assistant District Attorney in Cameron County. She was admitted to the State Bar of Texas in 2007.

Born and raised in Texas, Monica supports her local community through her role as a board member for the San Benito Boys and Girls Club and as a member of the Cameron County Bar Association.

Ms. Solis received a Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice from the University of Texas-Brownsville in 2000. She continued her education at Texas Southern University’s Thurgood Marshall School of Law in Houston and earned her Juris Doctor in 2007.

Partner Jeff Garcia, based in our Brownsville office, offers his extensive expertise in the management of delinquent accounts receivable and client acquisition.

Before joining Linebarger in 2007, Mr. Garcia served as an Assistant District Attorney in Cameron County. Since then, he has collaborated with numerous clients, specializing in delinquent property tax, court fees, and fines collections across various Central and South Texas counties, expanding the firm’s client base and providing unparalleled expertise to a diverse range of regions.

Jeffrey was admitted to the State Bar of Texas in 2006. He is currently a member of the San Antonio Bar Association, the Austin Bar Association, and the Cameron County Bar Association.

Mr. Garcia received a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from St. Mary’s University in 2003. He went on to earn his Juris Doctorate from St. Mary’s in 2006

Eleanore Hargreaves manages daily operations, implements collection strategies and maintains regular communications with clients served by our Boston office.

Prior to joining Linebarger, Ms. Hargreaves was a managing attorney with the law firm of Zwicker & Associates, P.C., where she was responsible for oversight of the Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, and Vermont litigation departments, representing several of the nation’s largest banks. As managing attorney, she oversaw all aspects of the litigation department, from personnel management to litigation strategies and collection dispute negotiations.

Ms. Hargreaves is an active member of the Boston and surrounding communities.

Ms. Hargreaves is licensed to practice law in Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, North Carolina, Rhode Island, and Vermont and is a member of the Massachusetts and Rhode Island Bar Associations. She is also admitted to practice before the United States District Court for Commonwealth of Massachusetts and the United States District Court for the State of New Hampshire.

Ms. Hargreaves received her Bachelor of Science in Biology from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in 1997 and her Juris Doctor cum laude from Suffolk University Law School in 2004.

Partner Danielle Nettles has extensive experience in providing our Jefferson County clients with the collection of their delinquent accounts,

Before joining Linebarger’s Beaumont office in 2016, Ms. Nettles served as an Assistant District Attorney in Orange County, Texas and in the Harris County District Attorney’s Office, the largest District Attorney’s office in Texas. She also served as an academic instructor at the Thurgood Marshall School of Law, preparing law students for the Texas Bar Exam.

Ms. Nettles is licensed to practice in the State of Texas and State of North Dakota. She is admitted to practice in the U.S. District Court (Southern District of Texas). She maintains several memberships in her community including Jefferson County Bar and Young Lawyers Association, Orange County Bar Association, and Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. She is a proud member of the Beaumont Chamber of Commerce Class of 2018 Leadership Beaumont Program. She has served on the Diocese of Beaumont Bishop’s Faith Appeal and now serves on her parish’s Appeal for Catholic Ministries.

Ms. Nettles received her Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice from Clark Atlanta University, summa cum laude, in 2005. Ms. Nettles graduated from Thurgood Marshall School of Law at Texas Southern University, magna cum laude, in 2010.

Rashay Chapa has been providing legal support for all phases of delinquent tax collection from our Austin office since 2001.

Ms. Chapa has participated in many state and local seminars on property taxation and taught courses in Legal Terminology and Understanding the Legal System.

As a native Texan, Rashay prioritizes being an active participant in her community. As a scuba diver, she participates in Lake Travis clean-up efforts, removing trash and discarded items. She is also a member and volunteer of the Lago Vista High School Booster Club.

Ms. Chapa is licensed to practice in the State of Texas and is a member of the State Bar of Texas, the Austin Bar Association, and Texas Association of Assessing Officers.

Rashay received her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from the University of Texas – Austin in 1991. She went on to earn her Juris Doctorate from St. Mary’s University School of Law in 1994.

Partner Carrie Pickering shares her extensive experience in delinquent tax collection from our Austin office.

Ms. Pickering first joined Linebarger as an Area Manager, coordinating and conducting day-to-day collection efforts and working closely with clients to ensure the highest quality service. She transitioned to the practice of law in 2018, overseeing all phases of delinquent tax collection in Blanco, Llano, San Saba, and Mills, Coleman, and Erath counties as well as developing and fostering relationships with clients and local officials.

She is a current member of the State Bar of Texas and the Highland Lakes Bar Association. Born and raised in Texas, Ms. Pickering is passionate about supporting her community. She regularly volunteers with local animal shelters, participates in University of Texas Exes-Highland Lakes Chapter charity events, and is a supporter of CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) in the Highland Lakes area.

She received her Bachelor of Science in Radio-Television-Film from the University of Texas-Austin in 1985. She earned her Juris Doctorate from South Texas College of Law-Houston in 1991.