Iain Gordon Simpson

Iain Gordon Simpson

5.0
Rating: 7.8

Licensed for 31 years

Appeals Lawyer at Houston, TX
Practice Areas: Appeals, Litigation

245 West 18th Street, Houston, TX

About Iain

Biography

Practice Areas

2

Practice Areas

Appeals 70%

Practice before Texas appellate courts, having appeared and argued before 13 of 14 courts of appeal, the Texas Supreme Court and the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals. Admitted to the U.S. Supreme Court. 100+ appeals in Texas and federal courts.

23 years

70%
Litigation 30%

Provide first and second chair trial counsel services as well as appellate advice and argument of trial motions, jury charge, and dispositive motions in all Texas state and federal courts.

31 years

30%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 200-325 per hour

Contingency

20%-40%


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Texas for 31 years

State: Texas

Acquired: 1994

Eligible to Practice in Texas

No misconduct found

Location

Law Offices of Iain Gordon Simpson

245 West 18th Street, Houston, TX, 77008

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Iain Gordon Simpson's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

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Posted by Steven | February 15, 2011 | Appeals

Steven R Davis of Davis & Davis

Iain does our appellate work and our Motion work for Medical Malpractice Motions to Dismiss. I have recommended Iain to several colleagues and that have all been very satisfied.

Posted by Steve | February 13, 2011 | Employment & Labor

Iain Simpson Excellent Assistance

Iain assisted me with a matter of employment law. He handled it expertly, explaining issues to me that I had not considered or understood. He then negotiated directly with the other counsel to reach a conclusion that pleased everyone. I would definitely return to him for legal assistance in the fu...ture.

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Iain Gordon Simpson's Lawyer Endorsements

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Keith Peterson

Appeals lawyer | Jul 07

Relationship: Friend

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Melanie Bragg

Probate lawyer

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Keith Peterson

Business lawyer

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David Chaumette

Litigation lawyer

Experience

Rating:  7.8 (Very Good)

Honors

2020

Top Lawyers - Appellate, Houstonia Magazine

1992

Research Editor, Houston Journal of International Law

Work Experience

2010 - Present

Partner, Simpson, P.C.

2006 - 2010

Senior Associate, De la Rosa & Chaumette

2001 - 2006

Attorney, Hennessy, Gardner & Barth

2000 - 2001

Assistant General Counsel, University of Houston

1998 - 2000

Attorney, Hennessy, Gardner & Barth

1994 - 1998

Attorney, Iain Simpson, Attorney

Associations

2021 - Present

Bar Association of the Federal Fifth Circuit

2016 - Present

Houston Trial Lawyers Association

2006 - Present

Houston Bar Association, Appellate Practice Section

2006 - Present

State Bar of Texas, Appellate Section

Sample of Legal Cases

Gonazlez v. CoreCivic

Affirmed

Khan v. CHI St. Luke's Hospital

Verdict for Plaintiff - approximately $4 million

Shan Kovaly v. Wal-Mart Stores - Texas

Reversed and remanded

Suarez v. City of Texas City

Affirmed

Jefferson County, Texas v. Davis

Affirmed and reversed, in part

Hertz Equipment Rental v. Barousse

Affirmed

LeBouef v. Newfield Exploration Company

Summary Judgment for Defendant

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Education

1994

University of Houston Law Center

1988

Trinity University (San Antonio, Texas)

B.A.

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