Brent is a former calculus teacher—he worked for his wife, Carole—who has practiced as a commercial litigation attorney in Texas for approximately 45 years. His practice has focused on creditors’ rights and collections, as well as the defense of consumer claims. A practical problem-solver, Brent prioritizes resolution and approaches disputes in a manner that often earns the respect—and sometimes even the admiration—of opposing parties.

Drawing on his extensive bankruptcy experience, Brent has frequently defended clients in preference litigation. He has served as a mediator since mediation was first established by statute in Texas and as an arbitrator for the American Arbitration Association (AAA) and the National Arbitration Forum for more than 30 years.

Do not mistake softness for weakness. Water is soft, but water can also carve mountains. Let your kindness flow like water; adaptable, yet unstoppable.

Buddha

Education:

• BA (Mathematics), summa cum laude, Univ. of Dallas, 1976
• JD, summa cum laude, Univ. of Houston, 1980

Credentials:

• Board Certified, Commercial and Consumer Law, Tx. Bd. Leg. Spec. since 1994
• Board Certified, Senior Creditors' Rights, Am. Bd. Cert. since 1993

Admissions:

• Texas since 1980; Tex. Federal courts since 1980

Affiliations:

• Leadership Houston since 1994
• Commercial Law League of America since 1987
• Former President Wells & Cuellar, P.C., 1987-2025

REPRESENTATIVE MATTERS

• Hundreds of trial and appellate level litigation matters in both state and federal courts
• Hundreds of arbitration cases, both as an advocate and an arbitrator

Community Involvement:

• Former Chair, Leadership Houston
• Founder, Leadership Houston Endowment
• Former Director, Alley Theatre.