
Our Attorneys

Maryjane McLaren
Partner
Maryjane McLaren is the founding partner of the Law Firm of Aparicio & McLaren (formerly known as "McLaren and Associates"). Prior to attending law school, Maryjane worked 20 years in savings and loan business.
After serving as the Senior Vice President of United Savings, Maryjane received both her undergraduate and Juris Doctor degree from the University of Houston. Upon graduating, Maryjane became licensed and started practicing in Seattle, Washington as a corporate attorney and eventually becoming the president for an affiliated mortgage company.
Maryjane returned to Texas in 1993 where she established Aparicio & McLaren and has continued her practice in Houston and McAllen.
EDUCATION
University of Houston Law Center, Houston, Texas
J.D.
University of Houston, Houston, Texas
B.S.
BAR ADMISSION
Texas, 1993
Washington, 1989
PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS AND MEMBERSHIPS
Hidalgo County Bar Association, Member
Gabriel C. Aparicio
Partner
Gabriel received his undergraduate degree from Texas A&M University in College Station, Texas. After graduating from Texas A&M, Gabriel moved to Houston and attended South Texas College of Law Houston where he received his Juris Doctor degree.
During his time in law school, Gabriel earned his mediator's certificate from the Frank Evans Center for Conflict Resolution and continued his development in mediation and conflict resolution. As a law student, Gabriel participated in the Estate Planning Clinic where he helped individuals plan their estate, including drafting and executing their wills.
As a result of his exposure to this area of practice while interning at the firm and participating in the Estate Planning Clinic, he focused his law school curriculum on estate planning and real estate. Upon joining the firm, Gabriel has helped clients with planning their estate, asset protection, probate, fiduciary litigation, mitigating landlord-tenant disputes, elder law, and commercial and residential real estate transactions.
EDUCATION
South Texas College of Law Houston, Houston, Texas
J.D.
Texas A&M University, College Station, Texas
B.A.
BAR ADMISSION
Texas, 2020
PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS AND MEMBERSHIPS
Hidalgo County Bar Association, Member


Alex T. Aparicio
Partner
Alex has been with Aparicio & McLaren for three years, first starting as a legal intern to a licensed attorney now. Before becoming an attorney at Aparicio & McLaren, Alex received his undergraduate degree from Texas A&M University in College Station. Following undergrad, Alex moved to San Antonio to attend St. Mary’s University School of Law. During Alex’s time at St. Mary’s University, he graduated in the top 15% of his graduating class.
Alex became interested in Business Law and Estate Planning when interning at the firm because he experienced the clarity and comfort Ms. Maryjane McLaren provided clients when guiding them through difficult situations. Alex strives to provide the comfort and clarity that Aparicio & McLaren has been providing for years.
EDUCATION
St. Mary's University School of Law, San Antonio, Texas
J.D., cum laude
Texas A&M University, College Station, Texas
B.S., cum laude
BAR ADMISSION
Texas, 2022
PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS AND MEMBERSHIPS
Hidalgo County Bar Association, Member
Texas Bar College, Member

Our Team
Hope Trevino Rosales
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Sally Serda-Wong
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Edgar Del Angel
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Contact Information
To schedule an appointment for a complimentary consultation, please email office@mclarenlaw.net or give us a call.
Hours of Operation:
Monday- Friday: 9am-4pm
5123 N McColl Rd, McAllen, TX 78504, USA
Phone: (956) 686-9400
Fax: (956) 686-9422