OUR TEAM
NICHOLAS R. POEHL
Founder, Senior Managing Partner
After earning his Bachelor's degree in Sociology from the University of Texas, in 2003, Mr. Poehl entered University of Texas's law program, earning his law degree in 2006.
During his undergraduate years, Nick worked as a police dispatcher. He also worked as a Legislative Aide, under Texas State Senator, Frank Madla. While working with Senator Madla's office, Mr. Poehl focused on criminal justice issues, and rural economic affairs. After graduating, and beginning law school, he clerked for the Texas Attorney General, in the Criminal Law Enforcement Division.
After law school, Nick took a position as an Assistant Criminal District Attorney for Galveston County, where he prosecuted criminal cases. This experience equipped him with a thorough understanding of the criminal law process, and prepared him for a legal career. He remains focused in his dedication to defend the rights of criminal defendants.
Mr. Poehl is licensed by the Texas Supreme Court to practice in all state, and local, Texas courts. He has been named a Top 100 Lawyer by Houstonia Magazine for the last 4 years, and named to Texas Super Lawyers for the last two years.
Nick is a native to Houston, though he has lived all over the United States. In his free time, he is an avid reader, and a huge sports fan — he loves both college and pro football, but will always remain a loyal UT Longhorns fan.
ANNA T. FERRANDO
Attorney and Counselor at Law
In 2011, Anna graduated Cum Laude with Bachelors’ degrees in International Studies and Spanish from Texas A&M University – College Station. Anna’s dream of becoming an attorney and advocating for others began before her undergraduate days. It was Anna’s experiences as a high school debater that first got her thinking about a legal career. Then, Anna’s real life experiences as a jury foreman, trial witness, and litigation paralegal confirmed her passion for justice.
In the fall of 2018, Anna returned to Texas A&M, but this time as a first year law student at the University’s law school located in Fort Worth. Anna earned her degree in May 2021. During her time in law school, Anna had the pleasure of working for The Poehl Law Firm, PLLC. Anna’s time at the firm proved to be invaluable. She worked side by side with Nick, gaining practical knowledge through a “hands-on” approach to advocacy. Nick’s work ethic and positive attitude left a lasting imprint on Anna.
Anna was thrilled to accept an Associate Attorney position at the firm’s Fort Worth location. She is fluent in Spanish and looks forward to serving the Spanish-speaking community.
Anna is a native of Houston, Texas, and relocated to Fort Worth in the fall of 2016. Anna worked as a paralegal before earning her J.D. in May 2021. In her free time, Anna enjoys cooking with her family. Anna is also an art lover and active member of the Kimbell Museum.