Genevieve Bacak McGarvey

Genevieve Bacak McGarvey: Attorney with McLeod, Alexander, Powel & Apffel A Professional Corporation
Attorney Awards
  • Martindale-Hubbell Peer AV Preeminent Rating
  • Champion Badge Reviewed
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Biography

When nothing is Certain, Everything is Possible.

Genevieve has managed complex litigation for diverse clients from Fortune 500 companies to individuals of different cultural backgrounds. Genevieve has mediated hundreds of cases for diverse clients with a 90% settlement rate allowing parties to resolve their issues and avoid the financial and emotional costs of trial and appeal. She also serves the court as Attorney and Guardian Ad Litem as well as Amicus Attorney for civil, family and probate cases.

COMMUNITY

Genevieve volunteers tirelessly for local causes such as the M.I. Lewis Social Service Center, Independence Village, as well her church, where she serves as a lector and eucharistic minister and on the festival committee.

Genevieve is the Panel Chair for the District 5 Grievance Committee of the State Bar of Texas. She also serves on the Justice Forward Galveston Advisory Committee.

EXPERIENCE

•McLeod, Alexander, Powel and Apffel PC Attorney/Mediator
•University of Texas Health Science Center Risk Management Specialist
•University of Texas Police Department Police Sergeant

AWARDS

•Shining Star Award, Texas City/LaMarque Chamber of Commerce, 2015
•Credentialed Distinguished Mediator, 2015- present

PUBLICATIONS

•Genevieve is a frequent speaker at state and local bar association continuing education program and prepares articles to accompany her presentations. She is also the co author of, Prescribing Narcotics: Physician Implementation of Pain Management Guidelines, with Carol E. Thompson, PhD. and Patricia D. Salvato, M.D.

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Areas of Practice (7)

  • Elder Law
  • Estate Planning
  • Family Law
  • Insurance Defense
  • Mediation
  • Personal Injury, Toxic Tort, Class Action and Other Complex Litigation
  • Trust, Probate and Guardianship Litigation

Education & Credentials

University Attended:
Youngstown State University, B.S., Criminal Justice; University of Houston Clear Lake, Mediator Training
Law School Attended:
University of Houston Law Center, Juris Doctorate
Year of First Admission:
1989
Admission:
Texas; United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit; US District Court for the Southern District of Texas; US District Court for the Eastern District of Texas
Memberships:

ASSOCIATIONS

• American Bar Association

• State Bar of Texas

• Mediator Credentialing Association

• Association of Attorney Mediators

• Houston Bar Association

• Galveston County Bar Association

• Galveston County Mediators Association

Birth Information:
Youngstown, Ohio, October 13, 1955
ISLN:
909326744

Payment Information

Fixed Hourly Rates
Available
Credit Cards Accepted
American Express, MasterCard, Visa
Other Information
Free initial consultation, Fixed fees available

Peer Reviews

4.8/5.0 (34 reviews)
Martindale-Hubbell® AV Preeminent Rating Badge

  • Legal Knowledge

    4.8/5.0

  • Analytical Capability

    4.8/5.0

  • Judgment

    4.8/5.0

  • Communication

    4.8/5.0

  • Legal Experience

    4.9/5.0

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 10/10/14 in Litigation

    great lawyer, great person, I would hire Genevieve for a personal matter, not only is she a great lawyer, she is a very compassionate one and often reduces her rates or does pro bono for those than cannot afford her services

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Managing Partner on 10/04/14 in Family Law

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Sole Practitioner on 10/02/14 in Family Law

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Managing Partner on 08/04/12 in Family Law

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  • 4.8/5.0 Rated by a Attorney on 03/24/22 in Family Law

    Excellent attorney. Extremely knowledgeable in the law and is able to quickly analyze a situation and offer very good, practical advice to her clients. She is very fair in her dealings with other attorneys and is always courteous and professional to... Read more

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  • 4.8/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 09/01/15 in Family Law

    Genevieve is a tireless advocate for her clients and the community.

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  • 4.8/5.0 Rated by a Sole Practitioner on 08/29/15 in Matrimonial Law

    I was a judge for many years. Ms. McGarvey practiced in front of me many years. Her impressive legal skills and ethics never let me down. Since being in private practice, I often call her for advise or to discuss a case. She is an exceptional lawyer... Read more

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  • 4.8/5.0 Rated by a Principal on 08/29/15 in Probate Litigation

    I have known Genevieve for many years. She is a very fine lawyer. She still cares about the clients and the effect that litigation has on them.

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  • 4.8/5.0 Rated by a Sole Practitioner on 10/02/14 in Family Law

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  • 4.6/5.0 Rated by a Attorney on 12/03/21 in Family Law

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Client Champion

Greedy and vindictive. She pursues dollars and not justice. Truly a horrible person. She works for whoever is paying her and doesn’t care about the consequences her actions will have on the people s...

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