Founding Attorney
Carey's perfect day is marked by a delightful cup of coffee, a picturesque mountain view, and a captivating book, embracing life's simple pleasures as the true essence of existence. Choosing experiences over material possessions, she finds fulfillment in activities like cliff jumping, paragliding, and hiking, savoring the beauty of the world. Having excelled academically at the University of Houston and Harvard Law School, Carey embarked on her legal career while raising a family, accumulating nearly two decades of experience in both law and parenting. She has served clients and the public across various legal settings, from big firms to the federal government, while instilling mindful values in her children to become responsible citizens.
If you seek a lawyer clad in expensive suits and extravagant accessories, Carey might not meet your expectations. However, if you value intelligence, a relaxed demeanor, and a focus on straightforward solutions, she and her firm are an ideal match. With SimpleLawTX, Carey founded a practice dedicated to providing top-notch legal services while cutting through unnecessary complexities, enabling clients to invest their time and resources in the experiences that truly enrich their lives, whether that involves daring adventures like skydiving or indulging in personal luxuries.
Experience
Education
MEET THE TEAM
Hailey Covington
Associate Attorney
Hailey earned her Bachelor of Arts in English with a minor in Political Science from Texas State University before obtaining her law degree from Thurgood Marshall School of Law. During law school, she distinguished herself through academic excellence, earning a place on the Dean’s List and receiving the CALI Excellence for the Future Award in Wills and Trusts. She was also actively involved in the Women of Law group and the Hispanic Law Students Association, underscoring her dedication to advocacy and professional growth.
With over seven years of legal experience, Hailey began her career in family law, where she honed her litigation skills and developed a deep understanding of the complexities clients face in legal disputes. Her extensive courtroom experience has shaped her ability to navigate high-stakes legal matters with both strategic insight and empathy.
Today, Hailey focuses her practice on real estate and business law, drawing on her diverse legal background to help individuals and businesses successfully navigate transactions and resolve disputes. She takes a client-centered approach, ensuring that each matter is handled with precision, professionalism, and a keen awareness of her clients’ long-term goals.
A lifelong Texan, Hailey enjoys spending her free time on Galveston Bay with her family, traveling, and exploring estate sales and antique shops.
John G. George, Jr.
Of Counsel
John brings nearly two decades of legal and business experience to his role as Of Counsel at SimpleLawTX, where he focuses his practice on real estate law and brokerage advisory services. John is widely recognized for his ability to navigate both the legal and practical dimensions of real estate transactions, serving as a trusted resource for brokers, agents, consumers, and industry professionals across Texas.
John currently serves as Co-Chair of the Texas Real Estate Commission Broker-Lawyer Committee, where he plays a key role in shaping the state’s promulgated contract forms. He is also a subject matter expert for the state-mandated Legal Update and Broker Responsibility courses and is one of only two “instructors of instructors” who teach the prerequisite course required for all real estate educators.
Before joining SimpleLawTX, John built a diverse career that included founding and managing Hometown Title, where he personally closed hundreds of residential, commercial, and farm and ranch transactions. He began his legal career handling complex jury and bench trials in state, federal, and bankruptcy courts nationwide, representing clients ranging from individuals to Fortune 50 corporations.
John frequently presents at industry conferences, broker events, and continuing education programs. He also founded Special Provisions, LLC, which provides in-depth analysis of real estate contracts, risk-management tools, and continuing education resources for brokers and agents.
Outside of work, John is frequently chasing his three active kiddos from one sporting event to the next while sneaking in road and river trips.
Lindsay Kennedy
Senior Attorney
Lindsay Kennedy brings nearly two decades of legal experience to clients, focusing on real estate, business law, and estate planning. Licensed in Florida, Washington, and Kentucky since 2007, with Texas admission pending, she has built a distinguished career spanning federal clerkships, diverse practice areas, and innovative approaches to legal service delivery.
For over a decade, she has operated a successful practice providing comprehensive legal services, including complex legal research, contract drafting, real estate disputes, small business counseling, and civil litigation. Her extensive experience across multiple practice areas enables her to approach each matter with strategic insight and practical solutions.
Following law school, Lindsay served as Professional Law Clerk for two federal judges. These clerkships honed her analytical skills and provided invaluable insight.
Many moons ago, her Bachelor of Science was in Political Science from Northern Kentucky University and her Juris Doctor was from Chase College of Law. She served as Associate Editor of Law Review, President of the Student Bar Association, received the ALI-ABA Scholarship & Leadership Award, and earned CALI Excellence for the Future Awards in Criminal Law, Contract Drafting, and Tax Law.
Though new to Texas, Lindsay has spent her adult life embracing new communities and building connections, moving approximately every three years as a military spouse, including Korea, Germany, across the United States, and even traveling for a year in an RV. Her husband recently retired after 20 years of service in the Army as an Apache helicopter pilot.
In her free time, Lindsay enjoys advocating for veterans and military spouses, playing with her daughters, and exploring all that Texas has to offer.
Kristin F. Munkittrick
Associate Attorney
Kristin F. Munkittrick brings nearly a decade of legal experience to clients across the Southeast and Gulf Coast regions of Texas, focusing on business and real estate law, probate, estate planning, and guardianship matters. Since earning admission to the State Bar of Texas in 2016, she has built a reputation for providing comprehensive legal counsel to individuals, families, and businesses.
Kristin F. Munkittrick earned a Bachelor of Arts in Government and in Sociology from the University of Texas at Austin and a Juris Doctor from South Texas College of Law. Her commitment to professional excellence is reflected in her membership in the prestigious Texas Bar College, as well as participation in the LGBT and Real Estate, Probate, and Trust Law Sections of the Texas State Bar. Kristin also maintains memberships in both the Bay Area Bar Association and Galveston County Bar Association.
Kristin is also certified by the State Bar of Texas to serve as a Guardian ad Litem and Attorney Ad Litem in probate and guardianship cases, representing the interests of incapacitated persons, minors, and other parties who require independent legal representation. This specialized role demonstrates her understanding of probate and guardianship law and her commitment to protecting the rights of vulnerable individuals.
Whether assisting clients with real estate matters, handling business formations and transactions, developing comprehensive estate plans, or guiding clients through guardianship or probate, Kristin combines legal experience with compassionate and personalized service, striving to make the process as smooth and straightforward as possible.
In her free time, Kristin enjoys trivia night with friends, taking pottery and glasswork classes, textile crafting, and hanging out with her “velcro” dog, Gus.
Amy O’Banion
Firm Administrator
Amy brings a distinctive background shaped by her Texas roots and life experiences. Soon after graduation, Amy embarked on military life after marrying her high school sweetheart. During her husband's 16-year Navy career, she not only managed life as a military spouse and devoted stay-at-home mom but also served as an ombudsman, advocating for military families. Her adaptability and organizational skills flourished during these years, leading her to channel her entrepreneurial spirit into running a successful photography business for over a decade.
Amy's passion for helping others and deep love for animals guided her into rescue work, where she excelled as an adoption coordinator, expertly matching rescued animals with their perfect families while also fostering a few lovable pups along the way. This passion evolved into working at and eventually becoming a manager at multiple dog resorts before transitioning into professional dog training.
Fortuitously, Amy found Carey and SimpleLawTX. Since joining the team, Amy has grown alongside the firm, advancing to Firm Administrator while still maintaining her paralegal responsibilities. Her natural talent for organization, paired with her self-taught legal knowledge, ensures smooth firm operations. Drawing from her diverse background, she brings exceptional attention to detail and a service-focused approach to our client support.
Now based in New Mexico with her husband, Amy finds joy in the simplicity and beauty of the world around her, be it a beautiful landscape, majestic mountains, or just getting up early to chase the sun in search of an amazing sunrise. Outside of the office, Amy is a proud mother of two grown daughters and a devoted pet parent to two lovable pups. She finds joy in camping, traveling, exploring backroads, and capturing the beauty through her camera lens. Amy brings the same dedication to nurturing relationships at work as she does to cherishing life's simple pleasures at home.
Kellye Dobbs
Assistant
Kellye is an experienced sales and marketing professional with a background in the
semiconductor, entertainment, and hospitality industries. Her lifelong interest in pursuing a career in the legal profession, as well as, a passion for helping people has led her to SimpleLawTX.
Kellye possesses an “outside of the box” perspective and a belief that you can make anything
happen. She enjoys a good challenge and even more so a BIG WIN!
Kellye was born and raised in League City, Texas. She traveled the US with Southwest Airlines
as a flight attendant and with the United States Army as a military spouse. Kellye has returned
to her roots and resides in the League City area with her husband, daughter, and pup Gussie.
Her extended family and childhood friends are once again right around the corner.
Kellye enjoys spending time with the people she loves the most, laughing, hunting for antique
treasures, live music, and exploring new places
Brenda Olivo
Paralegal
Brenda Olivo was born and raised in the vibrant heart of New York City, where she began her professional journey by earning an Associate’s Degree in Legal Office Administration at Katherine Gibbs College in Manhattan. She launched her career as a legal assistant with a prestigious corporate law firm in NYC, where she cultivated her expertise and passion for the legal field.
Brenda later relocated to Houston, Texas, to join her family, continuing her legal career with a focus on family law, assisting various firms as a family law paralegal with a deep commitment to help others navigate life’s most personal challenges with compassion. Today, Brenda is proud to be part of the team at SimpleLawTX, where she works alongside compassionate and dedicated professionals who share her mission: to support clients with integrity, care, and legal excellence and ease.
For over 20 years, Brenda has been a devoted volunteer at her local community church, serving in various roles supporting children, youth, and women. Her true passion lies in organizing large-scale community events that bring people together and strengthen the bond between church and neighborhood. You can find Brenda volunteering on a Wednesday evening, serving a hot meal to her community.
A proud mother of four grown children and grandmother to five, Brenda finds her greatest joy in her family. She also loves traveling and discovering new cities, working
out, and maintaining an active, healthy lifestyle.
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