Meet Our Team

Paralegal

Nora Alegria-Fuentes is a graduate of the University of Houston-Clear Lake with a Bachelor’s Degree in History. Nora’s paralegal/legal assistant background includes personal injury, employment law, civil trial, and administrative law. She was employed with the State of Texas, in varying positions, including being a legal secretary for the Texas Health and Human Services Commission and a paralegal for the Texas Department of Aging and Disability Services. She was with the State of Texas for thirteen years before joining the Law Office of Christina Lesher, PC, in November 2012, as a Paralegal. She has experience in Estate Planning, Medicaid Planning, and Long-Term Care issues and loves to work with our elderly as well as special needs clients. Nora has been a volunteer with the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo for over 10 years. She has lived in Houston, Texas since 1982 and continues to reside here with her husband, son, daughter-in-law and their two dogs, Mickey and Jenny.

Paralegal

Mayte Alvarez joined the Law Office of Christina Lesher, in April 2015. She earned her bachelor’s degree in business administration with a concentration in marketing and Master of Business Administration (MBA) from the University of Houston-Downtown. Mayte has extensive experience in matters related to Estate Planning, Medicaid Planning, Special Needs Planning, and VA Benefits. She settled in Houston, Texas in 2013 with her husband, Jose Luis, who is a USMC Veteran, her two special needs children, Cecilia and Alex, and their three dogs, Marlo, Oreo, and Phineas. She has been an active member of both the Autism Society Texas Gulf Coast Chapter and Families for Effective Autism Treatment (FEAT) Houston Chapter and is a volunteer catechist at Saint Andrew Catholic Church in Channelview, Texas.

Office Manager, Paralegal

Erika Villarreal grew up in the Houston area with her parents, younger brother, and sister. She earned her Associate of Applied Science degree from San Jacinto College in 2007. Over the years, Erika has cultivated a strong passion and expertise in various areas of law, particularly elder law. Since joining the Law Office of Christina Lesher, PC, in December 2018, Erika is a valuable member of the team, providing clients with support and guidance during challenging times. She lives in Katy, Texas, with her husband, Ray, and their three sons: Nathan, Jacob, and Mason.

Special Project Manager

Caroline Carlson grew up in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, with her parents and twin sister. She graduated from the University of New Haven in 2015 with a bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice with a concentration in Investigative Services. She gained an interest in law during her senior year and applied for a Master of Law program in human rights law at the University of Nottingham, England. There, she learned of the Graduate Diploma in Law (GDL) program that converted her bachelor's degree into a British law degree. After graduating with a GDL from the University of Law, London, in 2018, she went on to complete her Legal Practice Course (LPC) for Solicitors with an added Master of Law (LLM). Caroline became a part of the Law Office of Christina Lesher, PC, in January 2021. She spends her time assisting the care management side of cases. Caroline has just moved to Houston, Texas, with her cat, Tigger, after working remotely for a year.

Care Manager

Robert Pierce is the care manager at the Law Office of Christina Lesher, P.C., where he has assisted with special needs and long-term care cases for the past ten years.Before working with Ms. Lesher, he earned his B.A. in Psychology from Texas State University. While completing his degree, he worked directly with clients with Traumatic Brain Injuries, special needs, and mental health diagnoses for fifteen years. During that time, he was the program director for residential facilities focused on long-term and behavioral care. He is currently completing his master’s degree in social work with Louisiana State University. He is a frequent speaker at local senior organizations, NASA, and Houston Headquarters for the Federal Bureau of Investigation. He has spoken at UT Law’s Annual Special Needs Trust conference, Stetson Law National Conference on Special Needs Trusts and Special Needs Planning, and the Texas Bar Conference. Robert is also a member of the National Association of Professional Geriatric Care Managers and a certified case manager.