ABOUT YOUR LEGACY ATTORNEY 

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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.

    • State Bar of Texas Guardian Ad Litem/Attorney Ad Litem Certification under Texas Estates 1054.201, 2024

    • 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

    • Oklahoma, 2025

    • District of Columbia, 2021

    • Texas, 2021

    • State Bar of Texas (Real Estate Probate, Trust Law Section Member and African American Law Section Member)

    • Houston Bar Association (Probate, Estates and Trust Section – Member)

    • Houston Young Lawyers Association

    • The Downtown Group

    • Houston Lawyers Association (Estate Planning Section Member and Transactional Law Section Member)

    • National Black Lawyers Association

    • Texas Probate American Inn of Court

    • Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated

    • Super Lawyers Texas Rising Star (Estate Planning & Probate Law) - 2025; 2026

    • National Black Lawyers Top 40 Under 40 Texas (Estate Planning & Probate Law) - 2023; 2024; 2025; 2026

    • Houston Young Lawyers Association, Leadership Academy; 2022 – 2023

    • Presenter, “Life Estates & Remaindermen – How to Navigate and Avoid Them,” Legacy Lawyer Roundtable, Houston, Texas (October 15, 2025)

    • 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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