Overview
Practice Areas
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Fees and Payment Types
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Fees
Contingent (30%-40%), Free Consultation (120 minutes)
Payment types
Cash, Check, Credit Card
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Contact Information
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Languages Spoken
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About Me
Photos (2)
Videos (5)
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Joe Stephens is a Houston injury lawyer whocares deeply for the injured, the unfortunate, and the oppressed who need someone to honestly and aggressively... more
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References
Client Reviews
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Posted by:
Christina,
2011-02-15
12 months ago.
Client Review:
The Stephens Law Firm is absolutely wonderful. Joe and his staff are extremely knowledgeable and every need that I had was met with first class...
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Posted by:
David,
2010-11-08
about 1 year ago.
Client Review:
He was able to try my case and got better results than I ever expect.
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Peer Endorsements
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I've had the pleasure of working with Joe on several cases. His trial skills are stellar. And, he's a handshake kind of lawyer -- he keeps his word....
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Endorsement from lawyer:
Kimberly Keller
, Boerne (TX), 12 months ago
I endorse this lawyer wholeheartedly. Joe is smart and a great resource.
Endorsement from lawyer:
Ricardo Godinez
, Mcallen (TX), About 1 year ago
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Résumé
License
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26 years since Joseph Brent Stephens was first licensed to practice law.
| State |
License status |
Year acquired |
Last updated by Avvo |
| Texas |
Eligible To Practice In Texas
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1985 |
03/09/2011 |
We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.
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Work Experience
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| Position |
Duration |
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President at
The Stephens Law Firm
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2001–present
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Partner at
Stephens and Associates
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1985–2001
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Education
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| School |
Major |
Degree |
Graduated |
| Gerry Spence Trial Lawyers College |
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2006 |
| University Of Houston |
Doctor of Jurisprudence/Juris Doctor (J.D.) |
law |
1985 |
| University of Oklahoma |
Finance |
BBA |
1982 |
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Awards
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| Award Name |
Granting Organization |
Date |
| AV Rating, |
Martin Dale Hubbell |
2011 |
| Texas Super Lawyer |
Texas Super Lawyers |
2011 |
| Verdict of the Week--10.1 million Medical Malpractice Verdict |
Verdict Search |
2011 |
| Texas Super Lawyer |
Texas Monthly Magazine |
2010 |
| AV Rating 2010 |
Martindale-Hubbell |
2010 |
| Texas Super Lawyer 2009 |
Super Lawyers |
2009 |
| AV rating |
Martindale-Hubbell |
2009 |
| Texas Super Lawyer 2008 |
Texas Monthly Magazine |
2008 |
| Verdict of the Week, $8 Million Dollar Verdict for Child |
Verdict Search |
2008 |
| AV Rating |
Martindale-Hubbell |
2008 |
| Featured Verdict, $3.75 Verdict, Clara Harris case |
Texas Reporter (Vol 7, p.120) |
2007 |
| AV Peer Review Rating |
Martindale-Hubbell |
2007 |
| State Bar College Pro Bono Award |
State Bar of Texas |
2006 |
| "F" Warrior |
Trial Lawyers College |
2006 |
| AV Peer Review Rating |
Martindale-Hubbell |
2006 |
| AV Peer Review Rating |
Martindale-Hubbell |
2005 |
| Verdict of the Week, $1 million dollar verdict |
Verdict Search |
2005 |
| Verdict of the Week, Product Liability case |
Verdict Search |
2004 |
| Verdict of the Week, $6.5 million Verdict, Wrongful Death case |
Verdict Search |
2004 |
| AV Peer Review Rating |
Martindale-Hubbell |
2004 |
| Invited member |
Million Dollar Advocates Forum |
2001 |
| Civil Trial Advocate |
National Board of Trial Advocates |
2001 |
| MOST OUTSTANDING YOUNG TRIAL LAWYER IN AMERICA |
Association of Trial Lawyers of America |
1999 |
| Personal Injury Trial Law |
Texas Board of Legal Specialization |
1993 |
| Graduated with Special Distinction |
University of Oklahoma |
1982 |
| Honor Award for Elite GPA |
Beta Gamma Sigma --Univeristy of Oklahoma |
1982 |
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Associations
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| Position |
Association Name |
Duration |
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Trial Lawyer's College |
2006-present
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| Member |
Million Dollar Advocates |
2001-present
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| Civil Trial Advocate |
National Board of Trial Advocacy |
2001-present
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| Admitted to Practice |
United States District Court for the Western District of Texas |
1998-present
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| Personal Injury Trial Law |
Texas Board of Legal Specialization |
1993-present
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| Admitted |
United State Supreme Court |
1993-present
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| Admitted to Practice |
United State District Court for the Eastern District of Texas |
1991-present
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| Admitted to Practice |
United States District Court for the Southern District of Texas |
1987-present
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| Member |
American Association for Justice |
1985-present
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| Member |
Houston Trial Lawyers Association |
1985-present
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| Member |
State Bar of Texas |
1985-present
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| Member |
Texas Trial Lawyers Association |
1985-present
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| Member |
Beta Theta Pi Fraternity |
1982-present
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Portfolio
Contribution
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Reputation Level 9
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Cases
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Outcome: $10.7 million verdict
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Publications
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See all 12 publications
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Speaking Engagements
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| Presentation Name |
Conference |
Date |
| Tips to wrongful death survivors |
Oakwood Retirement Community |
2011 |
| Closing Argument Demonstration |
Trial Lawyer's College |
2006 |
| Opening Statement Demonstration |
TLC Seminar |
2005 |
| Voir Dire |
TLC Regional |
2004 |
| Mistakes in Trial |
Mock Trial Seminar, Austin |
1994 |
| How to try a lawsuit |
STCL Mock Trial Competition |
1993 |
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