ABOUT YOUR LEGACY ATTORNEY
Meet erika Veal, esq.
Erika Veal is the Founder of Your Legacy Attorney, PLLC, where she helps business owners, families, entrepreneurs, and wealth builders protect what matters most.
A proud graduate of Texas Southern University’s Thurgood Marshall School of Law, Erika distinguished herself as Chief Justice of the Honor Court and as a board member of the James M. Douglas Board of Advocates. She also holds dual Bachelor of Arts degrees in Radio & Television Production and Criminal Justice from Stephen F. Austin State University, and is also a graduate of the High School for Law Enforcement and Criminal Justice.
Erika’s career in the legal industry spans 20 years - starting as a legal assistant in high school through now being licensed to practice law in Texas, D.C., and Oklahoma. Before practicing law, Erika owned a successful photography business for 7 years, giving her unique insight into entrepreneurship and branding. She also understands probate on a personal level, having navigated the process after losing a loved one - an experience that drives her compassion for clients today.
A native Houstonian, Erika is passionate about supporting small businesses and the creative arts. When not helping clients with legacy planning, Erika enjoys photography, travel, and exploring Houston’s diverse food scene.
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Juris Doctorate, Thurgood Marshall School of Law - Texas Southern University, 2020
Mediation Certificate, University of Houston, 2018
Bachelor of Arts, Criminal Justice, Stephen F. Austin State University, 2010
Bachelor of Arts, Radio & Television Production, Stephen F. Austin State University, 2010
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Oklahoma, 2025
District of Columbia, 2021
Texas, 2021
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State Bar of Texas (REPTL Member, AALS Member)
Houston Bar Association (Probate, Estates and Trust Section – Member)
Houston Young Lawyers Association
The Downtown Group
Houston Lawyers Association
National Black Lawyers Association
Texas Probate American Inn of Court
Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated
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Super Lawyers Texas Rising Star - 2025
National Black Lawyers Top 40 Under 40 Texas - 2023; 2024
Houston Young Lawyers Association, Leadership Academy; 2022 – 2023
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Guest Presenter, “Building Legacy – Legacy Starts with You,” New Life Tabernacle Church, Houston, Texas (June 10, 2025)
Guest Presenter, “Many Paths to Becoming an Attorney,” Travis Elementary School, Rosenberg, Texas (May 7, 2025)
Guest Speaker & Panelist, “Planting Your Seed of Legacy with Estate Planning,” Wealth Building Summit, Houston, Texas (February 1, 2025)
Guest Speaker, “Estate Planning & Probate Law,” Thurgood Marshall School of Law, Houston, Texas (April 2, 2024)
Panelist, Career Sunday – Higher Education, New Life Tabernacle Church, Houston, Texas (February 11, 2024)
Presenter, “Surviving & Thriving – Estate Planning 101,” Dore Rothberg Law, Houston, Texas (June 29, 2023)
Interview, “Protecting Your Legacy,” Izzy’s Steam Train, Pearland, Texas (March 31, 2023)
Presenter, “Brand Life Matters – How Business and Intellectual Property Collide,” Dore Rothberg Law, Houston, Texas (December 2, 2022)
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