Solomon Musyimi
Solomon Musyimi graduated from the Benjamin Banneker Honors Program at Prairie View A&M University with a Bachelor of Business Administration with Cum Laude Honors in 1991. In 1994, he graduated with a Master of Science in Management from the Krannert School of Management at Purdue University in West Lafayette, Indiana. In 2001, he graduated from the Thurgood Marshall School of Law located at Texas Southern University. While in Law School, Mr. Musyimi did a Judicial Externship with Honorable Judge Kenneth Hoyt of the United States Southern District Court. Solomon Musyimi has been admitted to Practice Law in all State Courts in Texas, as well as the United States Southern, Northern and Western Districts. Prior to entering into the practice of Law, he worked as a Financial Analyst for Ford Motor Company in Dearborn Michigan. After leaving Ford, he worked for Bristol Myers Corporation as a Senior Financial Analyst in the Zimmer Division located in Warsaw, Indiaina.
Mr. Musyimi represents clients in Corporate, Personal Injury, Criminal, Immigration and Family law. He founded the firm in 2001 and is a shareholder. Since establishing the firm, the Law Firm of Solomon M. Musyimi has handled a wide array of cases that has resulted in numerous favorable settlements. Solomon Musyimi is married with two children. He attends Lakewood Church and is a member of the African Christian Medical Mission group. Through this Organization, Solomon Musyimi has done volunteer work in Kenya, Jamaica and Rwanda. An avid runner, Solomon Musyimi participates in the Susan Komen’s Race for the cure of Breast Cancer. Solomon Musyimi is the Vice President of the Africa Bar Association in America, Member of the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, Member of the Port of Houston Small Business Division and a Member of the Houston Minority Council.
If you need to contact him, you may do so at (713) 541-4444 or smusyimi@solomonthelawyer.com.
Keith Anderson Cothroll
Keith Anderson Cothroll was born on April 13, 1975 in El Paso, Texas. In, 1993 he left El Paso to attend college at the University of Texas at Arlington where he studied Political Science, English and Psychology. Mr. Cothroll excelled academically at the University of Texas at Arlington where he was elected President of the National Political Science Honor Society, Pi Sigma Alpha and was a member of Golden Key Honor Society. During college, Mr. Cothroll worked at a subdivision of a prestigious home equity loan company in Irving, Texas. After college, Mr. Cothroll worked at Morgan Stanley in Houston, Texas as a Senior 401k Participant Services Representative. At this position, he obtained his Series 6 and 63 licenses and focused on defined benefit and contribution retirement benefit plans as well as stock options. In 2002, he left Morgan Stanley for South Texas College of Law in Houston, Texas. Mr. Cothroll was a member of the Dean's List while at South Texas and received the highest grade in his Corporations and Constitutional Law classes. Mr. Cothroll is admitted to practice law in all Texas State Courts.
In his spare time, Mr. Cothroll enjoys playing sports and is an avid sports fan. He also likes to compose music.
Mr. Cothroll practices family, criminal, business and civil law at the Firm. He joined as an Associate at the Firm in June of 2006. He attends the Memorial Church of Christ and regularly volunteers at the Salvation Army, Goodwill and the Impact Church of Christ in the Fifth Ward. If you need to contact him, you may do so at (713) 541-4444 or kcothroll@solomonthelawyer.com.
Rhoda Matiru
Rhoda Matiru graduated from the Thurgood Marshall School of Law at Texas Southern University with Magnum Cum Laude honors in 2006. Ms. Matiru received the Cali Award for Best in Section for Contracts and Civil Procedure. In 2001, she graduated with a Masters of Business Administration from the Jesse H. Jones School of Business at Texas Southern University. Ms. Matiru has Bachelors of Science in Zoology and Business Administration from the University of Eastern Africa, Baraton in Kenya.
While in Law School, Ms. Matiru worked for the Earl Carl Institute for Legal and Social Policy Earl Carl. While there she dealt with issues pertaining to Family law. She also worked at the University’s Health Center, International Students Affairs office and the Counseling Center where she coordinated activities pertaining to the International Students. At the Law Firm of Solomon M. Musyimi, Ms. Matiru assists in legal representation of clients in Immigration, Family, Corporate, Personal Injury and Criminal law. Ms. Matiru likes traveling and meeting people from different cultures. If you need to contact her, you may do so at (713) 541-4444 or rmatiru@solomonthelawyer.com.
Laban O. Opande
Laban Opande graduated Cum Laude from Texas Southern University’s School of Pharmacy and Health Sciences with a Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science in 2001. He was also president of the Environmental Health Club at TSU from 2000- 2001. In fall of 2002, he enrolled for an MBA program at the University of Phoenix, majoring in Global Management. In 2007, he graduated from the Thurgood Marshall School of Law, Texas Southern University with a Juris Doctor degree. At Thurgood Marshall, he was Chief Justice of the Honor Court, Vice President of the International and Immigration Law Society, a Member of the Environmental Law Society, and Member of the Dean’s Diversity Committee. He was also an active participant of the law school’s Client Counseling, Moot Court, and Mock Trial Competitions. As a law student, he interned for Texas Commission on Environmental Quality’s (TCEQ) General Law Division dealing with Labor, Employment and Contracts Law, and TMSL’s Criminal and Environmental Law Clinics. Prior to his admission to law school, he worked for several years as an IT Technical Analyst for American International Group (AIG) in Houston, as well as a Product Support Consultant for PlanView Inc, a software company based in Austin, Texas.
Mr. Opande is the President and Co-founder of The Kenyan Society in Houston (KENSHO). He is a member of the National Environmental Health Association, and Houston-based Uhuru Soccer Club. He attends Fondren Southwest Worship Center. At the Law Firm of Solomon M. Musyimi, Mr. Opande assists in legal representation in areas of Corporate Law, Business and Contract Law, Property and Real Estate Law, Immigration and Employment Law, Personal Injury and Criminal law. He can be reached at (713) 541-4444 or lopande@solomonthelawyer.com.
Shoko Ekhaese
Shoko Ekhaese, CLA is a Certified Legal Assistant with the firm. Ms. Ekhaese graduated from an American Bar Association approved paralegal program, Center for Advanced Legal Studies with AA Degree in Paralegal Studies. She earned her CLA designation from the National Association of Legal Assistants in January 2006 following successful completion of a two-day comprehensive exam.
Ms. Ekhaese is responsible for preparing family and employment based Immigration applications, removal defense position papers and other immigration related matters. She also assists attorneys in the areas of family law, employment law, civil and criminal litigation, and business law.
Ms. Ekhaese takes great pride and satisfaction assisting foreign nationals and their families achieve their desire to be part of the US dream. Ms. Ekhaese is fluent in Japanese and English. Ms. Ekhaese is an active member of State Bar of Texas Paralegal Division and the National Association of Legal Assistants.
If you need to contact her, you may do so at (713) 541-4444 sekhaese@solomonthelawyer.com.
Blanca Lara
Blanca Lara is an Executive Administrative Assistant who joined the Law Firm of Solomon M. Musyimi in October 2006.
Ms. Lara is the first point of contact for all clients. She manages the schedules for the attorneys and the paralegals in the Law Firm. She supervises the Mailing Department for the entire Law Firm. She also prepares documents and trial exhibits for the Attorneys.
Along with her other tasks, Ms. Lara also provides her expertise translating from Spanish to English.
If you need to contact her, you may do so at blara@solomonthelawyer.com