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Joe Stephens is a Houston injury lawyer who cares deeply for the injured, the unfortunate, and the oppressed who need someone to honestly and aggressively represent them. He represents people who have experienced a serious injury or the wrongful death of a family member. His twenty years of experience include extraordinary verdicts and settlements against trucking companies, admiralty and maritime defendants, insurance companies, negligent healthcare providers, and defective product manufacturers.
Practice Areas
2
Practice Areas
Personal Injury
90%
41 years | 1,500 cases
Lawsuits and Disputes
10%
41 years | 1,500 cases
Fees and Rates
Cost
Contingency
30%-40%
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in Texas for 40 years
State: Texas
Acquired: 1985
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Stephens Law Firm
440 Louisiana, Suite 2000, Houston, TX, 77002-1639
The Stephens Law Firm
440 Louisiana St #2000, Houston, TX, 77002
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Posted by Christina | February 15, 2011
Excellent Attorney
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 assistance while being handled with the utmost care. Joe Stephens is the kind of person who truly cares about his clients and goes above and beyond to help t...
Posted by Virginia | November 05, 2010 | Personal Injury
Great Lawyer
Mr. Stephens handled my case involving my daughter. It was a very tough road physically & mentally revisiting all that happened but Mr. Stephens made it as painless as possible. He put a lot of time, effort and care into our case. Nothing can ever undo what has happened but Mr. Stephens worked har...
Joseph Brent Stephens's Lawyer Endorsements
"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. I highly recommend Joe."
"Joe Stephens is absolutely the best lawyer I have ever seen in a courtroom."
"I endorse Joseph. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."
"I endorse this lawyer wholeheartedly. Joe is smart and a great resource."
"I believe Joe to be one of the finest advocate’s I have ever met. In my opinion, his knowledge of the law is exceeded only by his zeal to represent his client."
"I endorse this lawyer's work."
"Joe Stephens is a highly credentialed and very skilled attorney who advocates the worthy causes of his clients with a real passion for their best interests."
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Experience
Honors
2011
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
2010
Texas Super Lawyer, Texas Monthly Magazine
2010
AV Rating 2010, Martindale-Hubbell
2009
Texas Super Lawyer 2009, Super Lawyers
2009
AV rating, Martindale-Hubbell
2008
AV Rating, Martindale-Hubbell
2008
Texas Super Lawyer 2008, Texas Monthly Magazine
2008
Verdict of the Week, $8 Million Dollar Verdict for Child, Verdict Search
2007
Featured Verdict, $3.75 Verdict, Clara Harris case, Texas Reporter (Vol 7, p.120)
2007
AV Peer Review Rating, Martindale-Hubbell
2006
State Bar College Pro Bono Award, State Bar of Texas
2006
"F" Warrior, Trial Lawyers College
2006
AV Peer Review Rating, Martindale-Hubbell
2005
Verdict of the Week, $1 million dollar verdict, Verdict Search
2005
AV Peer Review Rating, Martindale-Hubbell
2004
Verdict of the Week, $6.5 million Verdict, Wrongful Death case, Verdict Search
2004
Verdict of the Week, Product Liability case, Verdict Search
2004
AV Peer Review Rating, Martindale-Hubbell
2001
Civil Trial Advocate, National Board of Trial Advocates
2001
Invited member, Million Dollar Advocates Forum
1999
MOST OUTSTANDING YOUNG TRIAL LAWYER IN AMERICA, Association of Trial Lawyers of America
1993
Personal Injury Trial Law, Texas Board of Legal Specialization
1982
Graduated with Special Distinction, University of Oklahoma
1982
Honor Award for Elite GPA, Beta Gamma Sigma --Univeristy of Oklahoma
Work Experience
2001 - Present
President, The Stephens Law Firm
1985 - 2001
Partner, Stephens and Associates
Associations
2006 - Present
Trial Lawyer's CollegeWarrior
2001 - Present
National Board of Trial AdvocacyCivil Trial Advocate
2001 - Present
Million Dollar AdvocatesMember
1998 - Present
United States District Court for the Western District of TexasAdmitted to Practice
1993 - Present
Texas Board of Legal SpecializationPersonal Injury Trial Law
1993 - Present
United State Supreme CourtAdmitted
1991 - Present
United State District Court for the Eastern District of TexasAdmitted to Practice
1987 - Present
United States District Court for the Southern District of TexasAdmitted to Practice
1985 - Present
Texas Trial Lawyers AssociationMember
1985 - Present
American Association for JusticeMember
1985 - Present
Houston Trial Lawyers AssociationMember
1985 - Present
State Bar of TexasMember
1982 - Present
Beta Theta Pi FraternityMember
Sample of Legal Cases
Drunk driving verdict
Large verdict
Drunk driving verdict
Large verdict
$10.7 Million Medical Malpractice Jury Verdict
$10.7 million verdict
Drunk Driving Verdict
Large jury award for the Plaintiff
Drunk driving verdict
Large verdict
$8,000,000 Child Injury Award
$8,000,000 award
The Clara Harris Case
Verdict: Large Verdict against Murderess Clara Harris
Truck Accident Wrongful Death Case
3.5 million dollar settlement
Quarry Market Mall Death Case
Verdict for Family of Victim
18 Car and Truck Death Case
Multi-million dollar settlement
Education
2006
Gerry Spence Trial Lawyers College
1985
University Of Houston
law
1982
University of Oklahoma
BBA
Speaking Engagements
2011
Oakwood Retirement Community
Tips to wrongful death survivors
2006
Trial Lawyer's College
Closing Argument Demonstration
2005
TLC Seminar
Opening Statement Demonstration
2004
TLC Regional
Voir Dire
1994
Mock Trial Seminar, Austin
Mistakes in Trial
1993
STCL Mock Trial Competition
How to try a lawsuit
Publications
2011
Word Association
Survivor's Legal Guide
2011
2011
2011
2011
2011
2011
2010
Word Association Publishers
Texas Accident Bible
2010
Word Association
Hiring the Right Lawyer
2010
Word Press
Texas Consumer's Guide to Buying Car Insurance
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Guides
Legal Answers
Q&A
Is it normal for my chiropractor to refer me to an accident lawyer?
01 Jun 2011
Q&A
Service subpoena on AT&T in person upon CT Corp or by CMRRR to CT Corp
31 May 2011
Q&A
How long do insurance companies have to settle a claim?
01 Jun 2011
Legal Guides
Legal Guide
Who Has the Right to Sue for Wrongful Death?
23 Feb 2011
Legal Guide
Should I Bring a Claim?
23 Feb 2011
Legal Guide
What is a Wrongful Death Claim?
23 Feb 2011