Our Professionals

Joshua A. Verde, Managing Member - Josh is Board Certified in Labor and Employment Law. Josh focuses primarily on litigation and leads the firm's employment law and business litigation practice. Josh handles cases filed in Texas state courts as well as federal district courts. In addition to litigation, Josh manages the firm's corporate clients' transactional needs. Josh was recognized by Super Lawyers from 2016-2024 and has consistently received the Avvo Client's Choice Award. Josh is a former airline pilot and flight instructor with more than 25 years of flying experience.
Board Certified




Ashley B. Reilly, Associate Attorney - Ashley has an extensive background representing and counseling clients and understanding clients' needs. Her passion for the law is evident in her advocacy on behalf of her clients. Ashley has experience in public interest and family law. She is a graduate of South Texas College of Law. While in law school, she received her mediation certificate and was recipient of the Jay Alfini/ Hans Lawton Award in Dispute Resolution. She was also an avid competitor and national qualifier in ADR competitions such as ABA Negotiation, ABA Representation in Mediation, and Client Counseling. In the past, she has volunteered with Child Advocates, and currently volunteers with South Texas College of Law as a coach for the ADR program. In her spare time, Ashley enjoys spending time with her family and dogs, and travelling.

Office Location

4600 Highway 6 North, Suite 320
Houston, TX 77084
Phone: 713-909-4347
Fax: 713-588-2431

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Bar Admissions

State of Texas

United States District Court, S.D. Texas

United States District Court, W.D. Texas

United States District Court, N.D. Texas

Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals

Education

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical Univ. - 2002

South Texas College of Law - 2012

Judicial Clerkships

165th Civil District Court, Harris County, Texas



Joshua A. Verde

Managing Member


Josh represents a diverse variety of clients including individuals, non-profit organizations, small businesses, and large independent oil & gas companies. Josh focuses primarily on litigation with an emphasis on labor & employment matters, corporate transactions, and aviation. Josh is an experienced airline transport pilot with more than 25 years and 6,000 hours of flying experience. Josh is often sought for expert testimony and media consulting in aviation-related matters.

In addition to managing The Verde Law Firm, PLLC, Josh served as general counsel for a Houston-based oilfield services company. While serving in that capacity, Josh worked with outside legal counsel and financial advisers to guide the company through a complete financial restructuring that resulted in the elimination of nearly $100 million in contingent liabilities and a nine-figure sale of assets. The Verde Law Firm, PLLC continues to advise companies in employment matters, contracts, and litigation.

Knowing the importance of pro bono work and giving back to the community, the attorneys at The Verde Law Firm, PLLC are encouraged to volunteer their time and expertise to assist those clients who are not able to afford legal representation. In connection with this commitment, Josh has volunteered at the legal clinic at the Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center in Houston and has served on the Houston Bar Association Fee Dispute and Law & The Media Committees. The Verde Law Firm, PLLC attorneys committed to additional community pro-bono assistance following the devastating impact of Hurricane Harvey on Houston and volunteered at the University of Houston Law Center. Josh earned the CARE recognition badge from the State Bar of Texas for his commitment to pro-bono work. Josh also served as the technology committee chair for Harris County District Attorney Kim Ogg during her transition into office in 2017.

Josh has obtained successful results for clients in state and federal courts in Texas and has won appeals in Texas appellate courts and the Fifth Circuit. Josh is Board Certified in Labor and Employment Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization.

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Bar Admissions

State of Texas

Education

University of Houston - 2008

South Texas College of Law - 2013



Rebecca Rowland

Of Counsel


Rebecca was born in Pasadena, Texas. After graduating high school in 1992, Rebecca began working with her father who was a practicing attorney in Texas. Rebecca worked with her father for over 20 years while also working as a claims adjuster and risk manager who oversaw complex litigation cases.

Rebecca graduated from the University of Houston Bauer College of Business with a B.A. in both finance and risk management & insurance. She graduated from South Texas College of Law in 2013 and started her own legal practice dedicated to helping those in need.

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