Walter Perry Zivley Jr.

Walter Perry Zivley Jr.

also known as Perry Zivley

5.0
Rating: 8.7

Licensed for 39 years

Personal injury Lawyer at Houston, TX
Practice Areas: Personal Injury, Wrongful Death, Trucking Accident ... +2 more

601 Sawyer, Suite 600, Houston, TX

About Walter

Biography

Practice Areas

Fees and Rates

Cost

Contingency

33%-45%


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Licenses

Licensed in New Mexico for 5 years

State: New Mexico

Acquired: 2020

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in Texas for 39 years

State: Texas

Acquired: 1986

Eligible to Practice in Texas

No misconduct found

Location

Chandler, Mathis & Zivley, PC

601 Sawyer, Suite 600, Houston, TX, 77007

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Walter Perry Zivley Jr.'s Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

2 Client Reviews

5 star (2)
4 star (0)
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Posted by anonymous | February 18, 2017 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Business litigation breach of contract and trade secret

Mr. Zivley is a top litigator even in the most complex and technical business cases including breach of contract and trade secret issues. He will pursue the defense of his client with tenacity and passion. He will listen to his client and explain the legal issues involved. He will not quit standing u...p for his client.

Posted by Michael | November 16, 2015 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Client

Perry and his team were patient and professional. Perry is smart, he's tough and he help me get the maximum pay out for my case. He's detailed and knows his craft extremely well. If you're looking for someone that will represent you and put your case in the best light, then Perry your man. Take it f...rom me, you'll be glad that you did.

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Walter Perry Zivley Jr.'s Lawyer Endorsements

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Ray Gipson

Personal injury lawyer | Nov 30

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Perry is a tremendous trial lawyer. Another trial lawyer said of him that he was the best kept secret in Texas. He is honest,ethical, a man of real character. You will be proud to have him represent you."

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Herrick Sovany

Personal injury lawyer | Aug 14

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Perry. He is a well respected lawyer in the community and continues to exceed client's expectations. Top-notch."

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Experience

Rating:  8.7 (Excellent)

Honors

2015

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers Magazine

2015

AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2014

Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers

2014

Texas Top Lawyers, Super Lawyers Magazine

2013

Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers

2013

Texas Top Lawyers, Super Lawyers Magazine

2012

Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers

2011

Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers

2010

Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers

2009

Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers

Work Experience

2007 - Present

Owner, Chandler Mathis & Zivley

1986 - 2009

Owner, Zivley Law Firm

Associations

Open Door Mission

Board Member

Houston Bar Association

Member

American Bar Association

Member

Association of Trial Lawyers of America

Member

State Bar of Texas

Member

Texas Young Lawyers Association

Alzheimers Association of Southeast Texas

Sample of Legal Cases

Helton, et al v. Feso, Ltd, et al

Settled

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Education

1986

South Texas College of Law

Doctor of Jurisprudence/Juris Doctor (J.D.)

1985

Southwestern University

BBA - Bachelor of Business Administration

Publications

2006

Houston Bar Association Courtroom Technology

Languages

Spanish

English

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