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Brant Stogner grew up in El Campo, Texas - a small town about an hour southwest of Houston. In high school, Brant excelled at both athletics and academics. Brant graduated in the top ten percent of his high school class; in sports, Brant and the Ricebirds won six district championships in football and baseball during his three years starting on varsity. Brant earned all-district honors all three years in both sports while also participating in theater and the National Honor Society. Despite a knee injury and subsequent knee surgery in his senior year of high school, Brant accepted a full scholarship to the University of Houston to play linebacker for the Cougars under former head coach Kim Helton.
In college, Brant's academic success continued. In his freshman year at the University of Houston, Brant earned the 1997 Conference USA Academic Excellence Award, earning the highest grade point average (GPA) of all football players in the conference. After playing two seasons, and having three surgeries in as many years, Brant decided to hang up his football cleats and transfer to Texas A&M University to complete his business degree. In College Station, Brant's scholastic accolades continued to mount. Brant was a member of numerous honor societies and graduated in the top ten percent of his class with a Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting.
After graduation from Texas A&M University, Brant moved back to Houston to attend law school at South Texas College of Law Houston. In law school, Brant quickly became a member of the law school's nationally ranked mock trial and moot court program under Dean T. Gerald Treece. Following just his third semester in law school, Brant won the Intramural Summer Academy Mock Trial Competition and received the Best Speaker Award. Ultimately, Brant competed as a varsity advocate in 15 mock trial and moot court competitions across the country. In addition to numerous individual speaker awards, Brant won a state tournament championship, a regional moot court tournament championship, two regional mock trial tournament championships, and, ultimately, a National Championship in mock trial at the ATLA National Trial Competition in his final semester of law school. Brant graduated law school in May of 2006 in the top fifteen percent of his law school class, was admitted into the Order of Barristers, and received the 2006 Dean's Outstanding Student Advocate Award.
Following graduation from law school and after taking the bar exam, Brant accepted an associate position at Houston law firm, Hays, McConn, Rice & Pickering (now named LeClair Ryan) while waiting for bar results. In November of 2006, Brant received his license to practice law from the State Bar of Texas while working at Hays McConn. As a licensed attorney, Brant continued to work with multiple partners on a wide range of cases in civil litigation, representing primarily defendants in personal injury and business disputes. Brant worked as a lawyer during the day and as a law professor at night while he coached South Texas College of Law Houston mock trial teams for his alma mater. After learning the ropes at Hays McConn for nearly two years, Brant accepted an associate position with Abraham Watkins in August of 2008. Brant has been with Abraham Watkins ever since and is now a firm partner with his name in the firm’s name.
At Abraham Watkins, Brant has continued to consistently try cases to verdict. Brant tried twelve cases to verdict in his first three years at the firm. Today, he exclusively represents plaintiffs. Brant's practice focuses on catastrophic personal injury matters, including gas explosions, commercial auto and 18 wheeler cases, refinery and petrochemical explosions, product defect cases, commercial business disputes, and first-party insurance bad faith and claims handling matters. Since joining the firm, Brant has helped hundreds of his clients obtain compensation for their injuries and damages caused by others. Brant is board certified by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization in Personal Injury Trial Law. He received this certification within his first five years of legal practice, which is the soonest an attorney can become board certified in Texas. In 2009, Brant received the largest verdict (over $20 million) in Texas for workplace safety and injuries and was listed in Verdict Search's Top Texas Verdicts of 2009. Brant is a board member of the Houston Trial Lawyers Association and is a founding member of the South Texas College of Law Houston Young Alumni Council. He also serves on the Board of Directors for the South Texas College of Law Houston Alumni Association and served as President in 2019.
Brant was named to the Texas Super Lawyers Rising Star list from 2011 to 2013. He was named to H Texas Magazine's "Houston's Top Lawyers 2013" list and has been named to Houstonia Magazine's "Top Lawyers" list since 2013. Despite being only thirty-four years old, Brant was selected to the Texas Super Lawyers list in 2013. He has been named to the Texas Super Lawyers list every year since 2013 and the Top 100: Texas Super Lawyers and Top 100: Houston Super Lawyers lists since 2019. In 2014, Brant was also added to the Top 40 Texas Attorneys Under 40 list by the National Trial Lawyers Association and received the award each year until he turned 40 years old. Brant has also been named to the Nation’s Top One Percent list by the National Association of Distinguished Counsel since 2015. Brant was also nominated for and inducted into the prestigious American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA) as a member in 2015 and was the youngest inductee in the 2015 class. In 2016, South Texas College of Law Houston honored Brant with the inaugural Young Alumni Award. He was the first recipient to receive this award from South Texas College of Law Houston.
Brant met his wife, Jennifer O’Brien Stogner, in law school and she was one of his mock trial partners when they won the ATLA Regional Championship in Dallas, Texas and the National Championship in Miami, Florida. Brant and Jennifer have two boys, Ryker and Beckett Stogner, and one girl, Holland Stogner. Brant and Jennifer’s partnership continues as Jennifer joined the firm in 2018 as Of Counsel.
Board Certified in Personal Injury Trial Law - Texas Board of Legal Specialization
Practice Areas
5
Practice Areas
Personal Injury
60%
Aviation
10%
Defective and Dangerous Products
10%
Litigation
10%
Fees and Rates
Cost
Contingency
30%-45%
Awards
2015
Licenses
Licensed in Texas for 19 years
State: Texas
Acquired: 2006
No misconduct found
Location
Abraham, Watkins, Nichols, Agosto, Aziz & Stogner
(713) 225-0827
Fax
800 Commerce Street, Houston, TX, 77002
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Brant J. Stogner's Reviews
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Posted by anonymous | May 2, 2022 | Hired Attorney
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A True Professional
After the tragedy of losing my wife in a terrible truck accident a family member recommended I contact Abraham Watkins law firm. I had the pleasure of meeting Brant Stogner. His confidence and expertise in the legal profession is outstanding. He and his team guided me and my daughter through the lega...
Posted by Leslie Turner | March 3, 2022 | Hired Attorney
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Attorney
Very efficient, excellent communication, responded to concerns and questions, got the job done
Posted by anonymous | February 19, 2022 | Hired Attorney
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A Texas Lawyer you can Trust
Outstanding attorney who takes your case personally. Brant along with his knowledgeable staff, helped me receive all my funds for the medical care bills after a life altering car accident. They guided me through each step of the process and made me feel at ease even during some of the most difficult...
Posted by Robert | January 3, 2022 | Hired Attorney
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A Great Lawyer
I had a problem with an insurance company handling my claim after being hit by a dumpster truck. I was injured due to this accident, and was getting the runaround from the trucking company/and their insurance representatives. I am not a person who runs to lawyers , but I was lost on how to move forwa...
Posted by William | April 22, 2020 | Hired Attorney
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Lazy on a Sunday
I was very pleased with Brant's dedication to all involved in this case. He was always courteous,Informative and working for us!
Brant J. Stogner's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse this lawyer. He's one of the very best in the state of Texas at what he does."
"Brant is a solid lawyer who works hard for his clients. I endorse this lawyer."
"I highly endorse this lawyer."
"I endorse this lawyer. I went to law school with Brant and I've seen him grow into the powerful and dominant courtroom attorney that he has become over the years. Any client involved in a personal injury matter would be in good hands with a lawyer like Brandt."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"It is with great honor that I highly endorse Brant Stogner. Brant is one of Houston’s best trial attorneys and he works very hard to obtain the best results for his clients. He is highly regarded in the legal community and is determined to win even the most difficult of cases. I am proud to call him a mentor and would not hesitate to recommend him to anyone seeking a personal injury attorney."
"For personal injury, no one works harder for their client than Brant. His courtroom skills are unmatched and he cares about each of his clients needs. I highly recommend Brant Stogner for any personal injury related case work needed."
"Brant is an excellent attorney who represents the State Bar very well. I would recommend Brant to any person seeking a personal injury lawyer."
"I have known Brant for years and he is highly respected in his practice areas, well known in the legal community, and the "go to" attorney for all types of injury cases. A hard-driving, motivated attorney who is known throughout Texas and beyond for achieving maximum results for his clients. I highly endorse him."
"I have known Brant for years and recommend him without hesitation. He's knowledgeable and professional. I have referred several clients to him and am always pleased with how hard he works for them."
Byron Alfred
Personal injury lawyer
Experience
Honors
2025
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2024
Top Lawyers List, Personal Injury, Houstonia Magazine
2024
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2023
Top 10 Attorneys Personal Injury, America’s Best Advocates
2023
Top Texas Injury Attorney, Elite Lawyer
2023
Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs, The Best Lawyers in America
2023
Houston's Top Lawyers List, Personal Injury, H Texas Magazine
2023
Nation's Top One Percent, National Association of Distinguished Counsel
2023
Texas List, Lawyers of Distinction
2023
Top 10 Personal Injury Law Attorney for Texas, Best of the Best Attorneys
2023
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2022
Top Texas Injury Attorney, Elite Lawyer
2022
Top 50 Attorney of Houston, Attorney Intel
2022
Top 100: Houston Super Lawyers List, Super Lawyers
2022
Top 100: Texas Super Lawyers List, Super Lawyers
2022
Texas Super Lawyers List, Super Lawyers
2022
Houston's Top Lawyers List, Personal Injury, H Texas Magazine
2022
Top Lawyers List, Personal Injury, Houstonia Magazine
2022
Nation's Top One Percent, National Association of Distinguished Counsel
2022
10 Best Attorneys for Texas, American Institute of Personal Injury Attorneys
2022
Texas List, Lawyers of Distinction
2022
10 Best High Verdict & Settlement Winners for Texas, American Institute of Personal Injury Attorneys
2022
Texas Top 10 Personal Injury Law Attorney, Attorney and Practice Magazine
2022
Top 10 Personal Injury Law Attorney for Texas, Best of the Best Attorneys
2022
Top 10 Attorney List, American Association of Attorney Advocates
2022
America's Most Honored Lawyers - Top 1%, American Registry
2022
Top-Ranking Attorney for Texas, America's Best Attorneys
2022
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2021
Top 100: Texas Super Lawyers List, Super Lawyers
2021
Top 100: Houston Super Lawyers List, Super Lawyers
2021
Texas Super Lawyers List, Super Lawyers
2021
Nation's Top One Percent, National Association of Distinguished Counsel
2021
Texas Top 10 Personal Injury Law Attorney, Attorney and Practice Magazine
2021
Houston's Top Lawyers List, Personal Injury, H Texas Magazine
2021
Top Lawyers List, Personal Injury, Houstonia Magazine
2021
Nation's Top One Percent, National Association of Distinguished Counsel
2021
10 Best Attorneys for Texas, American Institute of Personal Injury Attorneys
2021
Texas List, Lawyers of Distinction
2021
10 Best High Verdict & Settlement Winners for Texas, American Institute of Personal Injury Attorneys
2021
Texas Top 10 Personal Injury Law Attorney, Attorney and Practice Magazine
2021
Top 10 Personal Injury Law Attorney for Texas, Best of the Best Attorneys
2021
Top 10 Attorney List, American Association of Attorney Advocates
2021
Attorney of the Year Personal Injury Law, National Alliance of Attorneys
2021
Leading Personal Injury Wrongful Death Attorney of the Year TX, Acquisition International Magazine
2021
Top 10 National Aviation Trial Lawyer, The National Trial Lawyers
2021
Litigator of the Year - Personal Injury, American Institute of Trial Lawyers
2021
America's Most Honored Lawyers - Top 1%, American Registry
2021
Top-Ranking Attorney for Texas, America's Best Attorneys
2021
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2020
Texas Top 10 Personal Injury Law Attorney, Attorney and Practice Magazine
2020
Top 100 Trial Lawyers, Civil Plaintiff, The National Trial Lawyers
2020
10 Best Attorneys for Texas, American Institute of Personal Injury Attorneys
2020
Nation's Top One Percent, National Association of Distinguished Counsel
2020
Houston's Top Lawyers List, Personal Injury, H Texas Magazine
2020
Top 100: Texas Super Lawyers List, Super Lawyers
2020
Top 100: Houston Super Lawyers List, Super Lawyers
2020
Texas Super Lawyers List, Super Lawyers
2020
Top Lawyers List, Personal Injury, Houstonia Magazine
2020
Texas List, Lawyers of Distinction
2020
10 Best High Verdict & Settlement Winners for Texas, American Institute of Personal Injury Attorneys
2020
Texas Top 10 Insurance Bad Faith Trial Lawyers, The National Trial Lawyers
2020
America's Most Honored Lawyers - Top 5%, American Registry
2020
Top 10 Personal Injury Law Attorney for Texas, Best of the Best Attorneys
2020
Top 10 Attorney List, American Association of Attorney Advocates
2020
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2019
Top 100: Texas Super Lawyers List, Super Lawyers
2019
Top 100: Houston Super Lawyers List, Super Lawyers
2019
Texas Top 40 Under 40, American Academy of Attorneys
2019
Top 40 Under 40, American Institute of Trial Lawyers
2019
Texas Top 100 Personal Injury, Association of American Trial Lawyers
2019
Texas Top 10 Personal Injury Law Attorney, Attorney and Practice Magazine
2019
10 Best High Verdict & Settlement Winners for Texas, American Institute of Personal Injury Attorneys
2019
Top 100 Trial Lawyers, Civil Plaintiff, The National Trial Lawyers
2019
Texas' Top 10 Under 40 Attorney, National Academy of Personal Injury Attorneys
2019
10 Best Attorneys for Texas, American Institute of Personal Injury Attorneys
2019
Nation's Top One Percent, National Association of Distinguished Counsel
2019
Texas Super Lawyers List, Super Lawyers
2019
Houston's Top Lawyers List, Personal Injury, H Texas Magazine
2019
Texas List, Lawyers of Distinction
2019
10 Best Under 40 Personal Injury Attorneys, American Institute of Personal Injury Attorneys
2019
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2018
Texas Top 10 Personal Injury Law Attorney, Attorney and Practice Magazine
2018
10 Best High Verdict & Settlement Winners for Texas, American Institute of Personal Injury Attorneys
2018
Leading Personal Injury Wrongful Death Attorney of the Year TX, Acquisition International Magazine
2018
Top 25 in Texas - Motor Vehicle, The National Trial Lawyers
2018
National Aviation Trial Lawyers Top 10, The National Trial Lawyers
2018
Top 10 Personal Injury Attorneys, American Jurist Institute
2018
10 Best Under 40 Personal Injury Attorneys, American Institute of Personal Injury Attorneys
2018
Texas List, Lawyers of Distinction
2018
Texas' Top 10 Under 40 Attorney, National Academy of Personal Injury Attorneys
2018
10 Best Attorneys for Texas, American Institute of Personal Injury Attorneys
2018
10 Best Attorneys for Texas, American Institute of Personal Injury Attorneys
2018
Nation's Top One Percent, National Association of Distinguished Counsel
2018
Texas' Top 40 Under 40, The National Trial Lawyers
2018
Texas Super Lawyers List, Super Lawyers
2018
Top Lawyers List, Personal Injury, Houstonia Magazine
2018
Houston's Top Lawyers List, Personal Injury, H Texas Magazine
2018
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2017
Top 100 Lawyers, Civil Plaintiff, The National Trial Lawyers
2017
Texas' Top 10 Under 40 Attorney, National Academy of Personal Injury Attorneys
2017
10 Best Attorneys for Texas, American Institute of Personal Injury Attorneys
2017
Nation's Top One Percent, National Association of Distinguished Counsel
2017
Texas' Top 40 Under 40, The National Trial Lawyers
2017
Texas Super Lawyer, Texas Super Lawyers Magazine
2017
Top Lawyers List, Personal Injury, Houstonia Magazine
2017
Texas' Top 10 Attorney, National Academy of Personal Injury Attorneys
2017
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2016
Top 100 Lawyers, Civil Plaintiff, The National Trial Lawyers
2016
Texas' Top 10 Under 40 Attorney, National Academy of Personal Injury Attorneys
2016
10 Best Attorneys for Texas, American Institute of Personal Injury Attorneys
2016
Young Alumni Award (inaugural recipient), South Texas College of Law Houston
2016
Texas' Top 10 Attorney, National Academy of Personal Injury Attorneys
2016
Nation's Top One Percent, National Association of Distinguished Counsel
2016
Texas' Top 40 Under 40, The National Trial Lawyers
2016
Texas Super Lawyer, Texas Super Lawyers Magazine
2016
Top Lawyers List, Personal Injury, Houstonia Magazine
2016
Houston's Top Lawyers List, Personal Injury, H Texas Magazine
2016
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2015
Nation's Top One Percent, National Association of Distinguished Counsel
2015
Texas' Top 40 Under 40, The National Trial Lawyers
2015
Texas Super Lawyer, Texas Super Lawyers Magazine
2015
Top Lawyers List, Personal Injury, Houstonia Magazine
2015
Clients’ Choice Award, Avvo
2015
Houston's Top Lawyers List, Personal Injury, H Texas Magazine
2015
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2014
Texas' Top 40 Under 40, The National Trial Lawyers
2014
Texas Super Lawyers List, Super Lawyers
2014
Top Lawyers List, Personal Injury, Houstonia Magazine
2014
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2013
Texas Super Lawyers List, Super Lawyers
2013
Top Lawyers List, Personal Injury, Houstonia Magazine
2013
Texas Rising Stars List, Super Lawyers
2013
Houston's Top Lawyers List, Personal Injury, H Texas Magazine
2013
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2013
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2012
Texas Rising Stars List, Super Lawyers
2012
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2011
Texas Rising Stars List, Super Lawyers
2011
Avvo Peer/Client Rated 10 of 10 (since 2011), Avvo
2011
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2009
Top Texas Verdicts of 2009 (#1 Verdict - Workplace Safety), Verdict Search
N/A
Invited to join, Million Dollar Advocates & Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum
Work Experience
2008 - Present
Partner, Abraham, Watkins, Nichols, Agosto, Aziz & Stogner
1900 - Present
Partner, Abraham, Watkins, Nichols, Agosto, Aziz & Stogner
2006 - 2008
Associate, Hays, McConn, Rice & Pickering, P.C. (now LeClairRyan)
2005 - 2005
Summer Associate/Law Clerk, Ebanks, Smith & Carlson, LLP
2005 - 2005
Intern, 1st Court of Appeals
Associations
2018 - Present
State Bar of Texas, Texas Bar FoundationFellow
2017 - Present
Spring Branch American Little League, Timbergrove Sports Association, Spring Branch-Memorial Sports AssociationHead Coach (Baseball, Basketball, Soccer)
2015 - Present
American Board of Trial AdvocatesMember
2006 - Present
South Texas College of Law HoustonAdjunct Advocacy Professor/Varsity Coach/Consultant
Texas Trial Lawyers Association
Member
American Association of Justice
Member
Houston Bar Association
Member
Houston Trial Lawyers Association
Member
American Bar Association
Member
Hispanic National Bar Association
Affiliate Member
Rue Rating's Best Attorneys of America
Lifetime Charter Membership Invitation
2019 - 2020
Houston Bar AssociationCo-Chair, Membership Committee
2019 - 2020
South Texas College of Law Houston Alumni AssociationPast President
2019 - 2019
South Texas College of Law HoustonBoard of Directors
2018 - 2019
South Texas College of Law Houston Alumni AssociationPresident
2017 - 2018
State Bar of TexasMember, Pattern Jury Charge Committee for Negligence
2017 - 2018
South Texas College of Law Houston Alumni AssociationPresident-Elect
2016 - 2017
Houston Bar AssociationMembership Committee
2016 - 2017
South Texas College of Law Houston Alumni AssociationVice President of Development
2016 - 2019
Monarch Oaks Civic AssociationBoard of Directors
2016 - 2019
Monarch Oaks Civic AssociationVice President
2015 - 2017
American Board of Trial AdvocatesMembership Committee
2015 - 2016
Lawyers of DistinctionBoard Advisor
2015 - 2016
South Texas College of Law Houston Alumni AssociationVice President of Admissions
2015 - 2017
American Board of Trial AdvocatesMembership Committee
2014 - 2015
Texas Association of Civil Trial and Appellate Specialists (TACTAS)Member
2013 - 2015
Houston Trial Lawyers AssociationVice President
2012 - 2021
South Texas College of Law Houston Alumni AssociationBoard of Directors
2011 - 2012
Houston Bar Association, Houston Lawyer Referral ServiceBoard of Trustees
2010 - 2012
South Texas College of Law Houston Young Alumni CouncilFounding Board Member
2010 - 2015
Houston Trial Lawyers AssociationChair, Membership Committee
2009 - 2016
Houston Trial Lawyers AssociationBoard of Directors
Education
2006
South Texas College of Law Houston
J.D.
2001
Texas A&M University
B.B.A.
N/A
University of Houston
Transferred
Speaking Engagements
2021
Houston Bar Association/Houston Young Lawyers Association CLE
Advocacy in Mediation and Arbitration (Served as Speaker on the Panel)
2019
South Texas College of Law Houston New Student Orientation (Spring Orientation)
New Student Orientation – Professionalism (Served as Alumni Association President and Speaker on the Panel)
2019
South Texas College of Law Houston Honors & Awards Ceremony (Spring Awards)
Honors & Awards Ceremony (Presenter)
2018
State Bar of Texas: Texas Bar College 20th Annual Summer School
When Harvey Comes A-Callin’ (Again) – Practical Tips and Suggestions for Your Office and Clients (Served as Moderator for the Panel)
2017
South Texas College of Law Houston New Student Orientation (Spring Orientation)
New Student Orientation (Served as Speaker on a Panel)
2015
Houston Bar Association
Presenting, Recovering, & Challenging Past Medical Expenses (MCLE Presentation)
2014
Houston Metropolitan Paralegal Association March CLE Luncheon
Presenting, Recovering, & Challenging Past Medical Expenses (MCLE Presentation)
2013
Law School Admission Council: Law School Forums
What Do Lawyers Do? (Served as Speaker on the Panel)
2011
Houston Bar Association 2011-2012 Winter Seminars
Admitting and Providing Medical Expenses Post Haygood v. De Escabedo (MCLE Presentation)
2010
Law School Admission Council: Law School Forums
What Do Lawyers Do? (Served as Speaker on the Panel)
2009
State Bar of Texas: Texas Minority Attorney Program
Judges Panel: Courtroom Etiquette from the Bench (Served as Moderator for the Judicial Panel)
2009
State Bar of Texas: 33rd Annual Advanced Estate Planning & Probate Course (Litigation Section)
Shifting Liability (MCLE Presentation)
2008
State Bar of Texas: 2008 Annual Convention (Paralegal Division)
Paid or Incurred, Why Does it Matter, & What to Look for in Medical Records (MCLE Presentation)
Publications
2015
Houston Bar Association
Presenting, Recovering, & Challenging Past Medical Expenses
2014
Houston Metropolitan Paralegal Association March CLE Luncheon
Presenting, Recovering, & Challenging Past Medical Expenses
2011
Houston Bar Association 2011-2012 Winter Seminars
Admitting and Providing Medical Expenses Post Haygood v. De Escabedo
2010
The Houston Lawyer (Online Edition, September/October)
Lessons to be Learned from In re Weekley Homes, L.P.
2009
State Bar of Texas: 33rd Annual Advanced Estate Planning & Probate Course (Litigation Section) (Co-Author)
Shifting Liability
2008
State Bar of Texas: 2008 Annual Convention (Paralegal Division)
Paid or Incurred, Why Does it Matter, & What to Look for in Medical Records
2007
Defense Research Institute
Chapter 3 Contract Issues: Construction Industry Perspective, Construction Defects: Claims & Coverage
Languages
English
Spanish