$ 450-600 per hour
also known as Nejd Jill Yaziji
Fighting for Our Clients Is What We Do!
Jill Yaziji is a Houston trial lawyer with more than 25 years of litigation experience in business disputes and personal injury cases. As founder of Yaziji Law Firm PLLC, she handles every matter personally and prepares each case for trial if the client’s best interests require it.
Jill represents companies, business owners, and individuals in breach of contract claims, commercial and partnership disputes, construction defect claims, and other business litigation in state and federal court and in arbitration. She knows that a business dispute affects the operations, cash flow, and relationships. That is why she builds a strategy around the client’s business goals: pursuing an efficient resolution where possible, and preparing the case for trial where necessary.
Jill began her legal career as a personal injury lawyer, representing dozens of clients in product liability cases involving asbestos exposure and mesothelioma/silica exposure and silicosis. She fights to hold accountable the negligent parties and to recover the damages that her clients suffered, including medical expenses, lost wages, pain and suffering, and disfigurement. Personal injury cases are handled on a contingency basis, and there is no fee to the attorney unless the client recovers.
Jill holds an AV Preeminent rating from Martindale-Hubbell, the highest peer rating for legal ability and ethical standards. She was named to The National Trial Lawyers Top 100 in 2018 and 2019 and was ranked among Houston’s top attorneys by Houstonia magazine in 2013, 2014, and 2015. In 2017, she was elected a Fellow of the Texas Bar Foundation, an honor limited to one-third of one percent of Texas lawyers, and in the same year, she received the Houston Bar Association’s Outstanding Service Award. She served as Editor-in-Chief of The Houston Lawyer in 2016–2017 and served on its board from 2009 to 2017.
Jill is licensed in all Texas state courts and admitted to the U.S. District Courts for the Southern and Western Districts of Texas. She is a graduate of the University of Texas School of Law, where she received the Dean’s Litigation Achievement Award and served on the Editorial Board of The Review of Litigation. She also holds a Ph.D. in English and Comparative Literature from UT-Austin. She speaks Arabic and French.
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Practice Areas
25 years
25 years | 100 cases
25 years | 100 cases
$ 450-600 per hour
33%-40%
Sometimes
State: Texas
Acquired: 2001
No misconduct found
1415 Louisiana Street, 18th Floor, Houston, TX, 77002
22 Client Reviews
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Posted by Richard | September 12, 2017 | Hired Attorney
Great lawyer
Mrs. Yasiji was my personal injury lawyer back in 2005. I was involved in a serious car wreck and went to several other lawyers for help in my special case. To make a long story short Mrs. Yaziji was the only lawyer that took my case and was able to get me a fair settlement for my injuries and medica...
Posted by anonymous | May 10, 2017 | Hired Attorney
Outstanding Lawyer
I met Ms. Yaziji in late 2015 after talking to other well known asylum lawyers. I felt comfortable with her and decided to hire her for my asylum case. Words can't describe how thankful I am to her.
Posted by Rabah | March 10, 2017 | Hired Attorney
Amazing lawyer
Ms. Yaziji handled my asylum case. She is an amazing lawyer that helped me during a hard time and an awesome person who is always ready to help. She is an excellent and professional lawyer and cares and replies fast on my emails to address my questions. I advise anyone who is looking for a great l...
Posted by Ali | October 04, 2016 | Hired Attorney
Ms. Yaziji was a very aggressive fighter on my behalf and brought me justice! God bless you!
In 2014 I was severely injured when a car hit my motorcycle and threw me off the road. I lost a concussion and lost consciousness, and was hospitalized for a long period of time. I hired Jill Yaziji to represent me in my case against the driver that hit me. Jill worked on my case and got me a gr...
Posted by Michael O. Davis | August 19, 2016 | Hired Attorney
Personal Injury Case
A few years ago, I was seriously injured and had high medical bills to pay. I thought that a prestigious law firm with fancy TV commercials would be able to help me. I was wrong; they came to my residence, got information and pictures and that was it. I was frustrated and confused. This was the seco...
"Jill is top notch attorney. She knows the law, and she keeps up with the courthouse and legal community here in Houston. She's a credit to our profession, and I'm proud to call her a colleague."
"Ms. Yaziji is an aggressive litigator who brings extensive knowledge, experience, and strategic thinking to bear on complex business disputes."
"I have had the privilege to work with Jill Yaziji for the past few years as co-counsel on various cases. She has always been a pleasure to work with. She is highly intelligent, dedicated, and a zealous advocate for her clients. I fully endorse Jill Yaziji to any client who seeks both strong and professional representation in litigation."
"An excellent lawyer who treats clients with patience, care, understanding, and utmost professionalism - an even better person and I wholeheartedly recommend for future services."
"Jill is an excellent immigration attorney and a zealous advocate for her clients. I recommend that you call her if you have any questions about any facet of immigration law."
"I endorse this lawyer. Nejd is hardworking, ethical and very knowledgeable. Her legal skills are top notch and as a result I feel comfortable referring her clients."
"I would and have recommended employment law cases to Jill. She is a dedicated, zealous advocate for her clients. Jill is hard working and compassionate. She has an attention for detail and will not let anything fall through the cracks."
Personal injury lawyer
Workers compensation lawyer
2019
Top 100, The National Trial Lawerys Association
2018
Top 100, The National Trial Lawyers Association
2017
Outstanding Service Award, Houston Bar Association
2015
Top Lawyers, Houstonia Magazine
2014
Top Lawyers, Houstonia Magazine
2013
Top Lawyers as Chosen by Their Peers, Houstonia Magazine
2004
Who's Who in American Law, Who's Who Legal
2000
Dean's Achievement Award in International Litigation, University of Texas School of Law
1993
Continuing Fellowship, The University of Texas
2003 - 2006
Associate, Ajamie, LLP
2000 - 2003
Associate, Williams Bailey Law Firm
2017 - Present
Texas Bar FoundationFellow
2016 - Present
The Houston Lawyer, Houston Bar AssociationEditor in Chief
2015 - Present
The Houston Lawyer, Houston Bar AssociationArticles Editor
2015 - Present
Professionalism CommitteeMember
2009 - Present
Houston Bar AssociationThe Houston Lawyer Editorial Board
2001 - Present
State Bar of TexasMember
2014 - 2015
The Houston Lawyer, Houston Bar AssociationAssociate Editor
2013 - 2014
The Houston Lawyer, Houston Bar Association,Associate Editor
2012 - 2013
The Houston Lawyer, Houston Bar AssociationAssociate Editor
2011 - 2014
American Bar AssociationMember, Advisory Board
2010 - 2012
The Houston Bar AssociationMentor, Professionalism Committee
2006 - 2010
The Garland Walker Inn of CourtBarrister
Verdict for client
Defeated Spoliation Motion
Won Re-instatement of Case
Political Asylum Granted
Take-Nothing Judgment in Favor of Defendant
Defeated Defendant's Summary Judgment
2000
2015
Ethics & Professionalism
2013
Financing Contigency Fee Cases
2011
Ethical Hypotheticals for Attorneys
2006
Medical Discovery after HIPAA and HB4
2005
Texaco, Inc. v. Pennzoil Co.
2004
Medical Discovery After HIPAA and House Bill 4
2003
Terrorism and International Law
2014
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Arabic
French
Legal Answers
Auto accidents the insurance company trying to make me wait To the statue a limitation is up
25 Apr 2019
I have been sued in civil court for an unpaid credit card. What will happen if I don't show up.
21 Feb 2012