Top best Lawsuits & Disputes Lawyers in Houston | 31 available

With over 27 years of experience, I'm not just any trial lawyer. I've crafted deals, negotiated and drafted complex contracts, and represented corporations across the nation during my career—which includes a 15-year tenure at a top-notch national Am Law 200 firm. My experience spans complex business disputes involving breach of contract, fraud, fraudulent transfers, tortious interference, breach of fiduciary duty, civil RICO, shareholder derivative litigation, products liability, the UCC, class actions, and more. My approach? Clear communication, pinpointing client goals from the outset, and devising innovative and efficient strategies to achieve them. I genuinely care about my clients and have a relentless service mentality, both personally and professionally.

Scott D. Smith is a highly accomplished trial and arbitration attorney with more than two decades of experience representing clients in complex litigation and regulatory matters. His practice focuses on business and commercial disputes, including breach of contract, fraud, tortious interference, trade secret misappropriation, and employment-related issues such as non-compete and non-solicitation agreements. Scott has extensive experience in the financial services industry, representing firms and advisors in litigation, arbitration, and regulatory proceedings across the country. He has successfully argued appeals in both the New York State Appellate Division and the Texas Fourteenth District Court of Appeals. In addition to his litigation skills, Scott is well-versed in probate matters, representing estates and heirs in fiduciary disputes and property misappropriation claims. Known for his strategic approach and results-driven advocacy, Scott has earned an AV Preeminent® rating from Martindale-Hubbell and the Platinum Client Champion designation. He is an active member of the legal community, holding leadership positions in the Houston Bar Association and participating in various professional organizations. Scott’s dedication to his clients and his ability to navigate complex legal challenges make him a trusted advocate in high-stakes cases.

Leroy Scott, Ph.D., Esq., is the principal attorney at Texas Law Doctor, where he leverages more than ten years of experience to represent individuals in personal injury matters. With a proven record in cases involving vehicle accidents, premises liability, and medical malpractice, Dr. Scott is passionate about advocating for those wrongfully injured. He leads with a client-focused philosophy, ensuring each individual receives thorough, transparent guidance and zealous representation throughout their case. Although he does not practice medicine, Dr. Scott collaborates with a network of skilled experts to build compelling cases and drive positive outcomes. His commitment to personalized service, integrity, and results has made Texas Law Doctor a trusted choice for injured clients seeking justice and recovery.

Kent Hanszen is triple Board Certified by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization -- Civil Trial Law, Residential Real Estate Law, and  Commercial Real Estate Law.  He also enjoys an AV "Preeminent" rating from Martindale-Hubbell's Peer Review Ratings. He brings a broad perspective to litigation, having worked for both large and small firms, as well as having developed his own practice. He specializes in real estate and business transactions and disputes, including contract negotiations and litigation, title matters, business owner issues, insurance coverage disputes, and employment and non-competition issues. Kent strives to provide his clients with practical solutions to their concerns, giving honest and candid information and analysis, enabling the client to make the best decision given their circumstances.. Kent earned his law degree from the University of Houston Law Center and a Bachelors degree in Business Administration from Texas A&M University. He is licensed to practice in all Texas State courts, the Federal Courts of the Southern , Eastern, Northern and Western Districts of Texas, and the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals. Kent has practiced before the courts in more than seventy counties in Texas and before numerous state courts of appeals. Kent has practiced in every federal district in Texas, the Western District of Oklahoma and the Southern District of New York. Kent also is a Certified Mediator through the A. A. White Institute associated with the University of Houston.Kent was born in Many, Louisiana and grew up in Carthage, a small town nestled among the piney woods of East Texas. Prior to entering law school, Kent utilized his business education while working for the defense contractor General Dynamics and subsequently as an auditor for NCNB Texas National Bank (now known as Bank of America).

Josh Brockman is a native Texan who has lived in the Houston area for over 12 years.  Josh has over ten years of litigation experience representing both plaintiffs and defendants in personal-injury, fraud, consumer, and business lawsuits.  He is married with two children.

I am a highly motivated, detail oriented attorney who has represented clients in a broad range of matters with excellent results.  I have been licensed since 1993 and during this time, my primary areas of practice was divided between commerical litigation, insurance litigation and personal injury litigation, better identified as trial work.  Since opening my law practice in 2014, I continue to practice in these areas but have now aquired new areas of experience in both the drafting of various business related documents and consulting with small business owners on matters of corporate structure and risk. Visit my website at  for more information about my practice.  Let me help you!

I am "AV" Preeminent Peer Review Rated by Martindale Hubbell,  Board Certified in Civil Trial Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization and have been selected numerous years as a Texas Super Lawyer by Texas Monthly Magazine.. In addition to being licensed to practice law in all state courts in the State of Texas, I am licensed to practice before the United States Supreme Court, the Unites States Courts of Appeals for the Second, Fifth, Seventh and Tenth Circuits and the United States District Courts for the Northern, Southerm, Eastern and Western Districts of Texas, the District of Colorado and the Northern District of Indiana.. I manage our seven attorney litigation boutique law firm where we focus on trying and arbitrating a wide variety of business and fiduciary disputes.  Examples of typical cases include prosecuting and defending breach of contract, fraud and other business tort claims.  We also routinely litigate and arbitrate claims brought between partners, shareholders in closely held business entities and people serving in fiduciary capacities as well as the beneficiaries of such relationships.  Finally, we are actively involved in handling a significant amount of probate litigation involving breach of fiduciary duty claims, will contests and contested guardianships.

Daniel Goldberg spent his childhood in Tel Aviv, Israel. He graduated from Bellaire Senior High School. He received his undergraduate degree in International Studies and Political Science from the Virginia Military Institute, during which time he spent semesters at the American University in Fez, Morocco, St. Anne’s College and New College in Oxford, England. Daniel then earned his doctorate of jurisprudence from the South Texas College of Law, during which time he clerked at O’Quinn, Laminack and Pirtle, subsequently named The O’Quinn Law Firm. Immediately thereafter, Daniel was admitted into the Texas State Bar. He was also admitted to the United States District Court of the Southern District of Texas. He is also member of the Texas Trial Lawyers Association. Our main practice is in Houston, Texas and surrounding communities and counties.

Born in Farmers Branch, Texas, raised in Dallas and Denton, Texas, Charles Peckham graduated from the University of Texas at Austin in 1988 with a Bachelor of Journalism degree, and he received his law degree from South Texas College of Law in December,1991.. Charles is Board Certified in Labor and Employment Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization.  Charles is “AV” peer review rated as a preeminent lawyer by Martindale-Hubbell and also rated “Superb” with a rating of 10 by AVVO.  Charles is a trained mediato adn focuses his practice on mediation and arbitration.  Charles serves on the State Bar of Texas Pattern Jury Charge Committee for “Business, Consumer, Insurance and Employment” and will step down from that position after three 3-year terms.. Charles has authored legal articles and seminar papers and has spoken at many legal seminars.  He has been featured on many national and local television and radio news broadcasts on his cases and legal issues.. Charles and his wife are actively involved in church and other civic activities.  They are the parents of triplets born June 2001 who attended St. Michael Catholic School, St. Agnes Academy, and Strake Jesuit College Preparatory school.  His children attend Texas A&M University.. Charles has acted as an Assistant Scoutmaster for Boy Scout Troop 354 in Houston and as Parent Committee Chair where one of his sons earned the Eagle Scout rank.

Experienced Lawsuits & Disputes attorney serving clients in Houston and surrounding areas.

Experienced Lawsuits & Disputes attorney serving clients in Houston and surrounding areas.