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- Marshall, a Personal Injury client
Litigation Specialist
- a Insurance client
Overview
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Fees
Contingent (33%-40%), Free Consultation (30 minutes)
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Contact Information
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About Me
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I'm a civil trial lawyer with over 25 years of trial experience. I represent families, individuals and small businesses who have been harmed by the wrongful... more
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References
Client Reviews
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Posted by:
Marshall,
2010-05-14
over 1 year ago.
Client Review:
Steve was one of the top defense lawyers in Texas for over two decades.
He has since made the decision to help injured accident victims instead...
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Posted by:
a Insurance client,
2007-06-11
over 4 years ago.
Client Review:
Steve is a great lawyer. He builds excellent rapport with his clients and always looks for creative solutions to resolve cases. Steve achieved a...
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Peer Endorsements
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I endorse this lawyer. I have known Mr. Ferrell professionally for almost a decade, having worked on several matters together while he worked on the...
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Endorsement from lawyer:
Jeromy Hughes
, Austin (TX), 15 days ago
In the twenty + years that I have known Steve, I have found him to be a skilled, dedicated, reliable and hard-working advocate for his clients,...
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Endorsement from lawyer:
Robert Ray
, Houston (TX), Over 1 year ago
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Résumé
License
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26 years since R. Stephen Ferrell was first licensed to practice law.
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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 |
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Trial Lawyer and Owner at
The Ferrell Law Firm, P.C.
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2010–present
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Of Counsel at
Doyle Raizner, LLP
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2009–2010
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Name Equity Shareholder and Director at
Lyman, Twining, Weinberg & Ferrell, P.C.
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2004–2008
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Name Equity Shareholder and Director at
Barker, Lyman, Twining, Weinberg & Ferrell, P.C.
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2003–2004
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Equity Shareholder at
Giessel, Barker, & Lyman P.C.
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1993–2003
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Participating Associate at
Giessel, Barker & Lyman, P.C.
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1990–1992
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Associate at
Giessel, Stone, Barker & Lyman, P.C.
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1985–1989
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Law Clerk at
Talbert, Giessel, Stone, Barker & Lyman, P.C.
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1984–1985
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Education
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| School |
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Degree |
Graduated |
| University of Houston Law Center |
Law |
JD - Juris Doctor |
1985 |
| University of Texas System, Austin |
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BA - Bachelor of Arts |
1982 |
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Awards
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| Award Name |
Granting Organization |
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| Fellow |
Litigation Counsel of America |
2007 |
| Texas Super Lawyer |
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2006 |
| Life Fellow |
Houston Bar Foundation |
2005 |
| Texas Super Lawyer |
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2005 |
| Texas Super Lawyer |
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2004 |
| ABOTA ADVOCATE |
American Board of Trial Advocates |
2003 |
| Life Fellow |
Texas Bar Foundation |
1996 |
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Martindale-Hubbell |
1995 |
| Board Certified Civil Trial Lawyer |
Texas Board of Legal Specialization |
1992 |
| Board Certified Personal Injury Trial Lawyer |
Texas Board of Legal Specialization |
1991 |
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Associations
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Association Name |
Duration |
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Houston Trial Lawyers Association |
2009-present
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Texas Trial Lawyers Association |
2009-present
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| Fellow |
Litigation Counsel of America |
2007-present
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| Life Fellow |
Houston Bar Foundation |
2004-present
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| Advocate |
American Board of Trial Advocates |
2003-present
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Texas Association of Civil Trial and Appellate Specialists |
2002-present
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American Bar Association |
1985-present
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Houston Bar Association |
1985-present
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State Bar of Texas |
1985-present
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State Bar of Texas |
1985-present
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Defense Research Institute |
1997-2008
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| Member |
Texas Association of Defense Counsel |
1993-2008
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Portfolio
Contribution
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Reputation Level 9
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Cases
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Outcome: Summary Judgment granted in favor of client
Outcome: Declaratory Judgment granted in favor of client
Outcome: Successful arbitration award defended on appeal
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Speaking Engagements
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| Presentation Name |
Conference |
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| Expert Witness Testimony 101 |
North American Brain Injury Society's 22nd Annual Conference on Legal Issues in Brain Injury |
2009 |
| Recent Construction Law Cases: The Good, The Bad, and the Ugly (Note: Voted Best Speaker at the conference by conference participants) |
Houston Bar Association Seminar: Advising Construction Clients |
2007 |
| Identifying Insurance Coverage Issues in CGL Policies |
Continuing Education Course for Insurance Adjusters, Scottsdale Insurance Company, Scottsdale, Arizona |
2002 |
| Defending DWI Drivers in Civil Damage Lawsuits |
Continuing Education Course for Insurance Adjusters, Nationwide Insurance Company, San Antonio, Texas |
1998 |
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