Johnson, Christopher, Javore & Cochran, Inc.

Johnson, Christopher, Javore & Cochran, Inc.

Highly-rated San Antonio, Texas law firm with a record of excellence

Johnson, Christopher, Javore & Cochran, Inc.

Johnson, Christopher, Javore & Cochran, Inc.

Highly-rated San Antonio, Texas law firm with a record of excellence

Firm Overview

For the past 25 years, Johnson, Christopher, Javore and Cochran, Inc. has been delivering a wide range of legal services on behalf of individuals, businesses and corporations throughout central and South Texas. Because the firm's attorneys understand that lawsuits can quickly diminish profits, their more than 73 years of combined legal experience enables them to quickly anticipate and avoid legal conflicts for clients and where possible, resolve disputes quickly through mediation and arbitration.

As a testament to their knowledgeable and efficient approach to case management, litigation and alternative dispute resolution, attorneys Gary W. Javore, Stephen G. Cochran and Of Counsel Henry W. Christopher have all earned AV Preeminent Peer Review Ratings by Martindale-Hubbell, the highest recognition possible in the legal industry, for their professionalism and ethics. Clients have also rated Johnson, Christopher, Javore and Cochran, Inc. a 4.5 out of 5 at Lawyers.com for their communication ability, responsiveness, quality of service and value for the money.

Johnson, Christopher, Javore and Cochran, Inc. has many years of experience handling a wide range of legal issues including:
-General civil practice, trials and corporate law
-Probate
-Real property
-Construction law
-Commercial law
-Consumer law
-Family law
-Mediation and arbitration

San Antonio law firm supporting Texas businesses and individuals since 1963:
Clyde Johnson and Henry Christopher originated the firm in 1963. Gary Javore joined the firm in 1981 and Stephen Cochran was added in 1983. In 1987 the firm Johnson, Christopher, Javore and Cochran, Inc. was formed. Its lawyers work to keep costs down so that your construction, real estate or civil dispute will not excessively delay your project or bring profits further down. They have experience representing clients in contract negotiation, counseling litigation and dispute resolution relating to projects including office, commercial and residential buildings. All partners and associates continue their legal training and are active in professional and civic affairs, such as the Greater San Antonio Builders Association and the San Antonio Bar Association, in order to keep informed of significant issues affecting the construction and real estate industry.

Johnson, Christopher, Javore and Cochran, Inc. attorneys educate clients about the most beneficial legal options available and work hard to ensure their time with the firm is well invested. The firm's client roster includes Green Tree Servicing, LLC, McMillin Homes of Texas, Highland Homes, Woodside Homes, Home of Texas, The Towers Cooperative Association, Residential Warranty Corp., Las Palapas Enterprises, Inc., Nations Direct Loan Servicing, Inc.

Main Office

Main Office
5802 IH 10 West
5802 IH 10 West, TX 78201

Phone

210-733-6235

Business

Johnson, Christopher, Javore & Cochran, Inc. will represent yoiur Business legal matters.

Practice Areas:
-Construction Law
-Real Property
-Mediation and Arbitration

Johnson, Christopher, Javore & Cochran, Inc.
Henry W. Christopher

Of Counsel

Mr. Christopher is AV Preeminent Peer Review Rated by Martindale-Hubbell, the highest recognition possible in the legal industry, for his professionalism and ethics.

Practice areas:
-Business law
-Real estate
-Litigation
-General practice

Admitted:
-Texas, 1963
-U.S. District Court, Northern District of Texas, 1963
-U.S. District Court, Southern District of Texas, 1963
-U.S. District Court, Western District of Texas, 1963
-U.S. Court of Appeals, 5th Circuit, 1963
-U.S. Tax Court, 1963

Education:
-St. Mary's University of San Antonio, LL.B., 1963
-St. Mary's University of San Antonio, B.B.A., 1960
-University of Corpus Christi, San Antonio College

Associations and memberships:
-San Antonio Bar Association (President, 1974-1975; Chairman, Grievance Committee, 1976-1978)
-State Bar of Texas
-American Bar Association

Education

St. Mary's University of San Antonio
LL.B., 1963

Johnson, Christopher, Javore & Cochran, Inc.
Henry W. Christopher

Of Counsel

Mr. Christopher is AV Preeminent Peer Review Rated by Martindale-Hubbell, the highest recognition possible in the legal industry, for his professionalism and ethics.

Practice areas:
-Business law
-Real estate
-Litigation
-General practice

Admitted:
-Texas, 1963
-U.S. District Court, Northern District of Texas, 1963
-U.S. District Court, Southern District of Texas, 1963
-U.S. District Court, Western District of Texas, 1963
-U.S. Court of Appeals, 5th Circuit, 1963
-U.S. Tax Court, 1963

Education:
-St. Mary's University of San Antonio, LL.B., 1963
-St. Mary's University of San Antonio, B.B.A., 1960
-University of Corpus Christi, San Antonio College

Associations and memberships:
-San Antonio Bar Association (President, 1974-1975; Chairman, Grievance Committee, 1976-1978)
-State Bar of Texas
-American Bar Association

Education

St. Mary's University of San Antonio LL.B., 1963


Johnson, Christopher, Javore & Cochran, Inc.
Gary W. Javore

Member

Mr. Javore is AV Preeminent Peer Review Rated by Martindale-Hubbell, the highest recognition possible in the legal industry, for his professionalism and ethics.

Practice areas:
-Business law
-Real property
-Construction law
-Arbitration
-Insurance
-Consumer law
-Mediation

Admitted:
-Texas, 1978
-U.S. District Court, Western District of Texas, 1981
-U.S. Court of Appeals, 5th Circuit, 1981
-U.S. Supreme Court, 1981

Education:
-Cleveland Marshall College of Law, Cleveland State University, J.D., 1978
-Kent State University, B.A., 1975

Associations and memberships:
-American Arbitration Association
-Commercial Panel
-Construction Panel
-Consumer Panel
-Panel for Conflict Solutions of Texas
-Greater San Antonio Builders Association (General Counsel)
-San Antonio Trial Lawyers Association (President, 1993)
-San Antonio Bar Association
-Association of Attorney Mediators
-State Bar of Texas (Member, Sections on: Consumer Law; Construction)

Education

Cleveland Marshall College of Law, Cleveland State University
Juris Doctorate, 1978

Johnson, Christopher, Javore & Cochran, Inc.
Gary W. Javore

Member

Mr. Javore is AV Preeminent Peer Review Rated by Martindale-Hubbell, the highest recognition possible in the legal industry, for his professionalism and ethics.

Practice areas:
-Business law
-Real property
-Construction law
-Arbitration
-Insurance
-Consumer law
-Mediation

Admitted:
-Texas, 1978
-U.S. District Court, Western District of Texas, 1981
-U.S. Court of Appeals, 5th Circuit, 1981
-U.S. Supreme Court, 1981

Education:
-Cleveland Marshall College of Law, Cleveland State University, J.D., 1978
-Kent State University, B.A., 1975

Associations and memberships:
-American Arbitration Association
-Commercial Panel
-Construction Panel
-Consumer Panel
-Panel for Conflict Solutions of Texas
-Greater San Antonio Builders Association (General Counsel)
-San Antonio Trial Lawyers Association (President, 1993)
-San Antonio Bar Association
-Association of Attorney Mediators
-State Bar of Texas (Member, Sections on: Consumer Law; Construction)

Education

Cleveland Marshall College of Law, Cleveland State University Juris Doctorate, 1978


Johnson, Christopher, Javore & Cochran, Inc.
Stephen G. Cochran

Member

Mr. Cochran is AV Preeminent Peer Review Rated by Martindale-Hubbell, the highest recognition possible in the legal industry, for his professionalism and ethics.

Practice areas:
-Commercial law
-Consumer law
-Litigation
-General practice

Admitted:
-Texas, 1973
-Kansas, 1973
-U.S. District Court, Western District of Texas, 1975
-U.S. Court of Appeals, 5th Circuit, 1977
-U.S. Supreme Court, 1980

Education:
-University of Kansas, J.D., 1973
-University of Kansas, B.A., 1970

Past experience:
-Bexar County Legal Aid Assocation 1973-1982, staff attorney, managing attorney and chief attorney for litigation
-Law Offices of Cecil W. Bain 1982-1984, associate

Legal experience:
-Appellate practice in the 4th Court of Appeals (including oral argument)
-Texas Supreme Court
-United States Court of Appeals for the 5th Circuit (including oral argument)
-Administrative Advocacy (Federal Trade Commission, U.S. Dept. of Housing and Urban Development, U.S. Department of Health and Human Resources, Texas Employment Commission, Texas Department of Public Safety, San Antonio Housing Authority)
-Legislative Advocacy (testimony before Texas Senate Committees)

Associations and memberships:
-San Antonio Bar Association
-State Bar of Texas (Member, Governing Board of Directors, Consumer Law Section, 1977-1986)

Education

University of Kansas
Juris Doctorate, 1973

Johnson, Christopher, Javore & Cochran, Inc.
Stephen G. Cochran

Member

Mr. Cochran is AV Preeminent Peer Review Rated by Martindale-Hubbell, the highest recognition possible in the legal industry, for his professionalism and ethics.

Practice areas:
-Commercial law
-Consumer law
-Litigation
-General practice

Admitted:
-Texas, 1973
-Kansas, 1973
-U.S. District Court, Western District of Texas, 1975
-U.S. Court of Appeals, 5th Circuit, 1977
-U.S. Supreme Court, 1980

Education:
-University of Kansas, J.D., 1973
-University of Kansas, B.A., 1970

Past experience:
-Bexar County Legal Aid Assocation 1973-1982, staff attorney, managing attorney and chief attorney for litigation
-Law Offices of Cecil W. Bain 1982-1984, associate

Legal experience:
-Appellate practice in the 4th Court of Appeals (including oral argument)
-Texas Supreme Court
-United States Court of Appeals for the 5th Circuit (including oral argument)
-Administrative Advocacy (Federal Trade Commission, U.S. Dept. of Housing and Urban Development, U.S. Department of Health and Human Resources, Texas Employment Commission, Texas Department of Public Safety, San Antonio Housing Authority)
-Legislative Advocacy (testimony before Texas Senate Committees)

Associations and memberships:
-San Antonio Bar Association
-State Bar of Texas (Member, Governing Board of Directors, Consumer Law Section, 1977-1986)

Education

University of Kansas Juris Doctorate, 1973


Firm Overview

For the past 25 years, Johnson, Christopher, Javore and Cochran, Inc. has been delivering a wide range of legal services on behalf of individuals, businesses and corporations throughout central and South Texas. Because the firm's attorneys understand that lawsuits can quickly diminish profits, their more than 73 years of combined legal experience enables them to quickly anticipate and avoid legal conflicts for clients and where possible, resolve disputes quickly through mediation and arbitration.

As a testament to their knowledgeable and efficient approach to case management, litigation and alternative dispute resolution, attorneys Gary W. Javore, Stephen G. Cochran and Of Counsel Henry W. Christopher have all earned AV Preeminent Peer Review Ratings by Martindale-Hubbell, the highest recognition possible in the legal industry, for their professionalism and ethics. Clients have also rated Johnson, Christopher, Javore and Cochran, Inc. a 4.5 out of 5 at Lawyers.com for their communication ability, responsiveness, quality of service and value for the money.

Johnson, Christopher, Javore and Cochran, Inc. has many years of experience handling a wide range of legal issues including:
-General civil practice, trials and corporate law
-Probate
-Real property
-Construction law
-Commercial law
-Consumer law
-Family law
-Mediation and arbitration

San Antonio law firm supporting Texas businesses and individuals since 1963:
Clyde Johnson and Henry Christopher originated the firm in 1963. Gary Javore joined the firm in 1981 and Stephen Cochran was added in 1983. In 1987 the firm Johnson, Christopher, Javore and Cochran, Inc. was formed. Its lawyers work to keep costs down so that your construction, real estate or civil dispute will not excessively delay your project or bring profits further down. They have experience representing clients in contract negotiation, counseling litigation and dispute resolution relating to projects including office, commercial and residential buildings. All partners and associates continue their legal training and are active in professional and civic affairs, such as the Greater San Antonio Builders Association and the San Antonio Bar Association, in order to keep informed of significant issues affecting the construction and real estate industry.

Johnson, Christopher, Javore and Cochran, Inc. attorneys educate clients about the most beneficial legal options available and work hard to ensure their time with the firm is well invested. The firm's client roster includes Green Tree Servicing, LLC, McMillin Homes of Texas, Highland Homes, Woodside Homes, Home of Texas, The Towers Cooperative Association, Residential Warranty Corp., Las Palapas Enterprises, Inc., Nations Direct Loan Servicing, Inc.

Main Office

Main Office
5802 IH 10 West
5802 IH 10 West, TX 78201

Phone

210-733-6235

Business

Johnson, Christopher, Javore & Cochran, Inc. will represent yoiur Business legal matters.

Practice Areas:
-Construction Law
-Real Property
-Mediation and Arbitration

Johnson, Christopher, Javore & Cochran, Inc.
Henry W. Christopher

Of Counsel

Mr. Christopher is AV Preeminent Peer Review Rated by Martindale-Hubbell, the highest recognition possible in the legal industry, for his professionalism and ethics.

Practice areas:
-Business law
-Real estate
-Litigation
-General practice

Admitted:
-Texas, 1963
-U.S. District Court, Northern District of Texas, 1963
-U.S. District Court, Southern District of Texas, 1963
-U.S. District Court, Western District of Texas, 1963
-U.S. Court of Appeals, 5th Circuit, 1963
-U.S. Tax Court, 1963

Education:
-St. Mary's University of San Antonio, LL.B., 1963
-St. Mary's University of San Antonio, B.B.A., 1960
-University of Corpus Christi, San Antonio College

Associations and memberships:
-San Antonio Bar Association (President, 1974-1975; Chairman, Grievance Committee, 1976-1978)
-State Bar of Texas
-American Bar Association

Education

St. Mary's University of San Antonio
LL.B., 1963

Johnson, Christopher, Javore & Cochran, Inc.
Henry W. Christopher

Of Counsel

Mr. Christopher is AV Preeminent Peer Review Rated by Martindale-Hubbell, the highest recognition possible in the legal industry, for his professionalism and ethics.

Practice areas:
-Business law
-Real estate
-Litigation
-General practice

Admitted:
-Texas, 1963
-U.S. District Court, Northern District of Texas, 1963
-U.S. District Court, Southern District of Texas, 1963
-U.S. District Court, Western District of Texas, 1963
-U.S. Court of Appeals, 5th Circuit, 1963
-U.S. Tax Court, 1963

Education:
-St. Mary's University of San Antonio, LL.B., 1963
-St. Mary's University of San Antonio, B.B.A., 1960
-University of Corpus Christi, San Antonio College

Associations and memberships:
-San Antonio Bar Association (President, 1974-1975; Chairman, Grievance Committee, 1976-1978)
-State Bar of Texas
-American Bar Association

Education

St. Mary's University of San Antonio LL.B., 1963


Johnson, Christopher, Javore & Cochran, Inc.
Gary W. Javore

Member

Mr. Javore is AV Preeminent Peer Review Rated by Martindale-Hubbell, the highest recognition possible in the legal industry, for his professionalism and ethics.

Practice areas:
-Business law
-Real property
-Construction law
-Arbitration
-Insurance
-Consumer law
-Mediation

Admitted:
-Texas, 1978
-U.S. District Court, Western District of Texas, 1981
-U.S. Court of Appeals, 5th Circuit, 1981
-U.S. Supreme Court, 1981

Education:
-Cleveland Marshall College of Law, Cleveland State University, J.D., 1978
-Kent State University, B.A., 1975

Associations and memberships:
-American Arbitration Association
-Commercial Panel
-Construction Panel
-Consumer Panel
-Panel for Conflict Solutions of Texas
-Greater San Antonio Builders Association (General Counsel)
-San Antonio Trial Lawyers Association (President, 1993)
-San Antonio Bar Association
-Association of Attorney Mediators
-State Bar of Texas (Member, Sections on: Consumer Law; Construction)

Education

Cleveland Marshall College of Law, Cleveland State University
Juris Doctorate, 1978

Johnson, Christopher, Javore & Cochran, Inc.
Gary W. Javore

Member

Mr. Javore is AV Preeminent Peer Review Rated by Martindale-Hubbell, the highest recognition possible in the legal industry, for his professionalism and ethics.

Practice areas:
-Business law
-Real property
-Construction law
-Arbitration
-Insurance
-Consumer law
-Mediation

Admitted:
-Texas, 1978
-U.S. District Court, Western District of Texas, 1981
-U.S. Court of Appeals, 5th Circuit, 1981
-U.S. Supreme Court, 1981

Education:
-Cleveland Marshall College of Law, Cleveland State University, J.D., 1978
-Kent State University, B.A., 1975

Associations and memberships:
-American Arbitration Association
-Commercial Panel
-Construction Panel
-Consumer Panel
-Panel for Conflict Solutions of Texas
-Greater San Antonio Builders Association (General Counsel)
-San Antonio Trial Lawyers Association (President, 1993)
-San Antonio Bar Association
-Association of Attorney Mediators
-State Bar of Texas (Member, Sections on: Consumer Law; Construction)

Education

Cleveland Marshall College of Law, Cleveland State University Juris Doctorate, 1978


Johnson, Christopher, Javore & Cochran, Inc.
Stephen G. Cochran

Member

Mr. Cochran is AV Preeminent Peer Review Rated by Martindale-Hubbell, the highest recognition possible in the legal industry, for his professionalism and ethics.

Practice areas:
-Commercial law
-Consumer law
-Litigation
-General practice

Admitted:
-Texas, 1973
-Kansas, 1973
-U.S. District Court, Western District of Texas, 1975
-U.S. Court of Appeals, 5th Circuit, 1977
-U.S. Supreme Court, 1980

Education:
-University of Kansas, J.D., 1973
-University of Kansas, B.A., 1970

Past experience:
-Bexar County Legal Aid Assocation 1973-1982, staff attorney, managing attorney and chief attorney for litigation
-Law Offices of Cecil W. Bain 1982-1984, associate

Legal experience:
-Appellate practice in the 4th Court of Appeals (including oral argument)
-Texas Supreme Court
-United States Court of Appeals for the 5th Circuit (including oral argument)
-Administrative Advocacy (Federal Trade Commission, U.S. Dept. of Housing and Urban Development, U.S. Department of Health and Human Resources, Texas Employment Commission, Texas Department of Public Safety, San Antonio Housing Authority)
-Legislative Advocacy (testimony before Texas Senate Committees)

Associations and memberships:
-San Antonio Bar Association
-State Bar of Texas (Member, Governing Board of Directors, Consumer Law Section, 1977-1986)

Education

University of Kansas
Juris Doctorate, 1973

Johnson, Christopher, Javore & Cochran, Inc.
Stephen G. Cochran

Member

Mr. Cochran is AV Preeminent Peer Review Rated by Martindale-Hubbell, the highest recognition possible in the legal industry, for his professionalism and ethics.

Practice areas:
-Commercial law
-Consumer law
-Litigation
-General practice

Admitted:
-Texas, 1973
-Kansas, 1973
-U.S. District Court, Western District of Texas, 1975
-U.S. Court of Appeals, 5th Circuit, 1977
-U.S. Supreme Court, 1980

Education:
-University of Kansas, J.D., 1973
-University of Kansas, B.A., 1970

Past experience:
-Bexar County Legal Aid Assocation 1973-1982, staff attorney, managing attorney and chief attorney for litigation
-Law Offices of Cecil W. Bain 1982-1984, associate

Legal experience:
-Appellate practice in the 4th Court of Appeals (including oral argument)
-Texas Supreme Court
-United States Court of Appeals for the 5th Circuit (including oral argument)
-Administrative Advocacy (Federal Trade Commission, U.S. Dept. of Housing and Urban Development, U.S. Department of Health and Human Resources, Texas Employment Commission, Texas Department of Public Safety, San Antonio Housing Authority)
-Legislative Advocacy (testimony before Texas Senate Committees)

Associations and memberships:
-San Antonio Bar Association
-State Bar of Texas (Member, Governing Board of Directors, Consumer Law Section, 1977-1986)

Education

University of Kansas Juris Doctorate, 1973


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