Overview
Practice Areas
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Fees and Payment Types
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Fees
Contingent (25%-40%), Fixed (Sometimes), Free Consultation (60 minutes), Hourly ($200-$300/hour), Pro Bono (5%), Retainer (Sometimes)
Payment types
Cash, Check
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Contact Information
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Sanchez Law Firm
P.O. Box 800725
Houston, TX 77280
Office:
832-516-8337
Fax:
888-201-4883
Mobile:
832-516-8337
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Languages Spoken
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About Me
Photos (3)
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Benjamin K. Sanchez is an experienced litigator, having represented individuals and businesses as plaintiffs and defendants in a variety of civil disputes.... more
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References
Client Reviews
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Posted by:
a Contracts client,
2007-07-24
over 4 years ago.
Client Review:
Over 5 years ago, I hired Mr. Sanchez to defend me in a very rancorous and emotional lawsuit that an ex-partner had filed against me. There were...
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Peer Endorsements
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I have the pleasure of crossing paths with Mr. Sanchez on a professional level and have found his attitude and execution towards the practice of law...
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Endorsement from lawyer:
Eli Ilionsky
, Houston (TX), About 1 year ago
I endorse this lawyer's work. Very personable and knowledgeable litigator.
Endorsement from lawyer:
Dennis Chen
, Orlando (FL), Over 3 years ago
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Résumé
License
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13 years since Benjamin Kirke Sanchez 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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1998 |
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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Owner at
Sanchez Law Firm
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2007–present
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Senior Associate at
Leyh & Payne, LLP
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2004–2007
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Senior Associate at
John H. Carney & Associates
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2002–2003
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Owner at
Sanchez Law Firm
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1998–2002
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Education
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| School |
Major |
Degree |
Graduated |
| University of Houston Law Center |
Law |
JD |
1997 |
| University of Texas System, Austin |
Government |
BA - Bachelor of Arts |
1994 |
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Awards
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| Award Name |
Granting Organization |
Date |
| Local Hero |
The Houston Lawyer magazine |
2005 |
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Associations
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Association Name |
Duration |
| Immediate Past President |
Mexican-American Bar Association of Houston |
2008-present
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| Committee Member |
American Bar Association Standing Committee on Lawyer Referral & Information Service |
2007-present
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| Committee Member |
Houston Bar Association Minority Opportunities in the Legal Profession Committee |
2007-present
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| President |
Mexican American Bar Association of Texas |
2007-present
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| Trustee & Chair of Membership Committee |
Houston Lawyer Referral Service Board of Trustees |
2006-present
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| Barrister |
American Inns of Court - Garland Walker Chapter |
2005-present
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| President |
Mexican-American Bar Association of Houston |
2007-2008
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| Immediate Past Chair |
State Bar of Texas Hispanic Issues Section |
2007-2008
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| Director |
Houston Bar Association Law Practice Management Section |
2007
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| President-Elect |
Mexican American Bar Association of Texas |
2006-2007
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| President-Elect |
Mexican-American Bar Association of Houston |
2006-2007
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| Chair |
State Bar of Texas Hispanic Issues Section |
2006-2007
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| Co-Chair |
American Bar Association, Litigation Section, Pro Bono Subcommittee |
2005-2007
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| Editor |
Houston Bar Association Board of Editors of The Houston Lawyer Magazine |
2005-2007
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| Chair |
Houston Bar Association Lawyers in Public Schools Committee |
2005-2006
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| Vice President |
Mexican-American Bar Association of Houston |
2005-2006
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| Chair-Elect |
State Bar of Texas Hispanic Issues Section |
2005-2006
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| Council Member |
State Bar of Texas Hispanic Issues Section |
2004-2005
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Portfolio
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Reputation Level 10
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Cases
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Outcome: Dismissal of my client from lawsuit
Outcome: Complete trial victory for heirs (actual damages, punitive damages, and attorney fees)
Outcome: Various outcomes from judgments to settlements
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Publications
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Speaking Engagements
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| Presentation Name |
Conference |
Date |
| What are Reasonable Attorney Fees? |
STCL "Just Ethics" August CLE |
2007 |
| What are Reasonable Attorney Fees? |
SBOT 2007 Representing Small Business Seminar |
2007 |
| The Mentor/Mentee Relationship |
Sam Houston High School Houston Intervention Mentorship Program |
2007 |
| Life as a Lawyer |
MABAH Speakers Program - Cesar Chavez High School Criminal Justice Class |
2007 |
| He's a Super Lawyer, She's a Super Lawyer, Wouldn't You Like to be a Super Lawyer Too? |
MABAH January CLE |
2007 |
| What are Reasonable Attorney Fees? |
MABAH August CLE |
2007 |
| Interview & Resume Skills |
HMPA 2007 Career Enhancement Symposium |
2007 |
| Taking an Equity Position in a Client: Business as Usual? |
HBA West Loop Area Seminar |
2007 |
| Law as a Career |
HBA Speakers Bureau Program - Stevenson Middle School Math/Science Magnet 2007 Career Day |
2007 |
| What are Reasonable Attorney Fees? |
HBA Law Practice Management Section April CLE |
2007 |
| Taking an Equity Position in a Client: Business as Usual? |
SBOT 2006 Annual Meeting and Convention |
2006 |
| Taking an Equity Position in a Client: Business as Usual? |
MABAT 2006 Annual Meeting |
2006 |
| Taking an Equity Position in a Client: Business as Usual? |
MABAH July CLE |
2006 |
| Consumer Rights |
HBA Speakers Bureau Program - Reagan High School Business Law Class |
2006 |
| The Importance of Jury Service |
HBA Jury Service Program - North Forest Trails Apartment Community |
2006 |
| The Importance of Jury Service |
HBA Jury Service Program - Memorial High School Business Law Class |
2006 |
| Law as a Career |
Phi Alpha Delta Pre-Law Fraternity Speaker Program |
2005 |
| Consumer Rights & Responsibilities |
HBA Speakers Bureau Program - Memorial High School Business Law Class |
2005 |
| SBOT Pipeline Program Pilot Presentation |
ABA Racial Diversity Program |
2005 |
| Keynote Speech |
8th Grade Promotion Program |
2000 |
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