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Jill Yaziji

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  • Houston, TX
  • Licensed for 19 years
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Fighting for Our Clients Is What We Do!

Jill is a Personal Injury Lawyer in Houston, TX, with 19 years of experience. If you have been injured by the negligence of another, Jill will fight for you and will not quit until the responsible party is held accountable. To recover damages resulting from your injury, such as your pain and suffering, lost wages, disfigurement, or other damages, you often have to prove liability against the negligent party in court. You have to present evidence of your injury, lost wages, and any other damages you have sustained. You need to hire a competent attorney who knows how to deal with the negligent party's insurance companies and their adjusters and lawyers. We do not tire until our client gets a just result. And we do not charge fees or get paid until the client is compensated. 


When you have been injured by the negligence of another party, you need to choose a lawyer who is tough, dependable, and knows the law.  Jill has handled a large number of cases and prepared them for trial and settlement.  Jill is named Top 100 National Trial Lawyers in 2018 and 2019. She has been ranked among top Houston attorneys by Houstonia magazine in 2013, 2014 and 2015. Jill was voted Fellow to the Texas Bar Foundation in 2017, where only a very small percentage of Texas lawyers are invited to become Fellows. She was named Editor-in-Chief of The Houston Lawyer magazine in 2016-2017 and was board member of the Houston Bar Association THL from 2009 until 2017. She received the Houston Bar Association's Outstanding Service Award in 2017. Jill has won cases against the toughest opponents in Texas and the nation.


Jill Yaziji is licensed by the Texas Supreme Court and all Texas state courts, and the U.S. District Court for the Southern and Western Districts. She graduated from the University of Texas School of Law and won the Dean's Litigation Achievement Award at UT during her second year of law school. Jill served on the Editorial Board of The Review of Litigation while she was a student at UT-Law.

  

 

Practice areas

AsylumCar accidentPersonal injury
  1. Personal injury: 60%

    20 years, 100 cases

  2. Car accident: 30%

    20 years, 100 cases

  3. Asylum: 10%

    12 years, 100 cases

Languages spoken

Arabic, French

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Contact

2929 Allen Parkway
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Yaziji Law Firm

2929 Allen Parkway
Suite 200
Houston, TX, 77019

    Resume

    License
    StateStatusAcquiredUpdated
    TXEligible To Practice In Texas 200112/05/2020
    We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.
    Avvo Contributions
    Legal answers7
    Legal guides0
    Awards
    Award nameGrantorDate granted
    Top 100The National Trial Lawerys Association2019
    Top 100The National Trial Lawyers Association2018
    Outstanding Service AwardHouston Bar Association2017
    Top LawyersHoustonia Magazine2015
    Top LawyersHoustonia Magazine2014
    Top Lawyers as Chosen by Their PeersHoustonia Magazine2013
    Who's Who in American LawWho's Who Legal2004
    Dean's Achievement Award in International LitigationUniversity of Texas School of Law2000
    Continuing FellowshipThe University of Texas1993
    Work Experience
    TitleCompany nameDuration
    AssociateAjamie, LLP2003 - 2006
    AssociateWilliams Bailey Law Firm2000 - 2003
    Associations
    Association namePosition nameDuration
    Texas Bar FoundationFellow2017 - Present
    The Houston Lawyer, Houston Bar AssociationEditor in Chief2016 - Present
    The Houston Lawyer, Houston Bar AssociationArticles Editor2015 - Present
    Professionalism CommitteeMember2015 - Present
    Houston Bar AssociationThe Houston Lawyer Editorial Board2009 - Present
    State Bar of TexasMember2001 - Present
    The Houston Lawyer, Houston Bar AssociationAssociate Editor2014 - 2015
    The Houston Lawyer, Houston Bar Association,Associate Editor2013 - 2014
    The Houston Lawyer, Houston Bar AssociationAssociate Editor2012 - 2013
    American Bar AssociationMember, Advisory Board2011 - 2014
    The Houston Bar AssociationMentor, Professionalism Committee2010 - 2012
    The Garland Walker Inn of CourtBarrister2006 - 2010
    Publications
    Publication nameTitleDate
    The Houston LawyerTexas Supreme Court Revises Definition and Remedies for Shareholder Oppression2014
    The Houston LawyerU.S. Supreme Court Sets High Standard for Proving Workplace Retaliation Claims2013
    The Houston LawyerBusiness and Commercial Litigation in Federal Courts, Third Edition2013
    The Houston Lawyer January/FebruaryGuest Editor, Labor & Employment Law2012
    The Houston LawyerGuest Editor, International Energy Litigation2012
    The Houston Lawyer March/AprilThe Post-Wal-Mart v. Dukes World: Class Actions with a Twist2012
    The Houston Lawyer September/OctoberU.S. Supreme Court Holds That Employment Discrimination Claims by 1.5 Million Women Cannot Proceed as One Class2011
    The Houston Lawyer May/JuneU.S. Supreme Court Rules Corporations Do Not Have Personal Privacy Under the FOIA2011
    The Houston Lawyer January/FebruaryMatches in the Gas Tank: Trial by Fire in the Armstrong Cult2011
    The Houston Lawyer January/FebruaryTexas Supreme Court Denies Right to Search Opponent's Emails and Sets Standards for E-Discovery2010
    The Houston Lawyer May/JuneFame 101: Powerful Personal Branding & Publicity for Amazing Success2010
    Education
    School nameDegreeGraduated
    University of TexasN/A2000
    Speaking Engagements
    Conference nameTitleDate
    Thurgood Marshall Law SocietyEthics & Professionalism2015
    Money Challenges in the PracticeFinancing Contigency Fee Cases2013
    Professionalism DayEthical Hypotheticals for Attorneys2011
    Advance Personal Injury and Insurance LawMedical Discovery after HIPAA and HB42006
    The History & Decline of Jury TrialsTexaco, Inc. v. Pennzoil Co.2005
    Advanced Insurance LawMedical Discovery After HIPAA and House Bill 42004
    Williams Bailey Law FirmTerrorism and International Law2003
    Legal cases
    Case nameOutcome
    Hamdan v. Dreamland Investment, Inc.Verdict for client
    Hamdan v. Dreamland Investment, Inc.Defeated Spoliation Motion
    Hamdan v. Dreamland Investment, Inc.Won Re-instatement of Case
    Not applicablePolitical Asylum Granted
    Edgardo Pozos v. Intownhomes, LTDTake-Nothing Judgment in Favor of Defendant
    Stewart vs. Mine Safety Appliances, et al.Defeated Defendant's Summary Judgment

    Reviews

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    Professional Representation

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    I was injured in a auto accident that required a year of therapy. Ms. Jill Yaziji is not only very knowledgeable but she is very detailed oriented and did everything. She checked in occasionally and I never felt alone. She is a very strong attorney and fights hard for you. She won my case and I definitely recommend her. She’s an A+.
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    Great Lawyer !!

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    Straightforward and highly competent lawyer. Ms. Yaziji was highly competent and straightforward. Most importantly, she and her office were very cooperative and her calm and empathetic demeanor offered support to myself and my family in our time of need. She did what she said she would do on the case and we got the results we were hoping for all within a reasonable time. We highly recommend her!
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    I Can’t Say Enough about Jill Yaziji and Her Work on My Case

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    Ms. Jill is beyond all measure a brilliant lawyer. She is an attorney who is both strategic and strongminded. She’s out of the box intelligent and when bad stuff happened to me at an apartment complex, she was willing to fight for me for almost two years until my case settled. I will have to deal with my personal injury following the event for a long time to come, but in a major way, Ms. Jill helped me bring closure to this tragic time in my life. If you want a lawyer who is reliable, determined, and will fight all the way, then she is the one you should hire. Me and my family will always be thankful to Ms. Yaziji and her hard work in my case, and I cannot recommend a more professional, challenging, and brilliant lawyer than her. Mariam K.
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    Car Accident Injury Case

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    I had a car accident in June 2017 where my sedan was hit at full speed by a full-size pickup, close to 610 Loop @ 290 exit. I was injured and my car was totaled, but I was lucky to have Jill Yaziji as my lawyer. I hired Ms. Yaziji to represent me against the other driver and she handled my case, dealing with all the parties involved. After my medical treatment was completed, she worked hard to get me a great settlement that fairly compensated me for my injuries. She is top-gun. I highly recommend her. Tarif Y. Agha
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    Asylum

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    Jill was my lawyer in 2015. She is very intelligent, committed and highly professional in her job. She is very well updated in asylum cases and helped me a lot submitting and receiveing my case results. She is committed to do her best to guarantee the success of the case and very well aware of the consequences. I highly recommend her to everyone who seeks a trustworthy lawyer.
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    Very satisfied with the results. Highly recommended!

    Posted by

    Jill Yaziji was my attorney in 2016. She is intelligent and determined and delivered a sharp analysis of my case that led to a great outcome. I highly recommend her.
    This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
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    A True Professional - Highly Recommended

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    As Architects we are always dealing with construction disputes and at times they end in litigation. We engaged Attorney Jill Yaziji to represent us in a Contract Litigation matter that involved multiple contractors, product suppliers, and two banks. Ms Yaziji was very versed in construction litigation and contract law, and was assessing the case from all angles and negotiated skillfully to reach a favorable outcome for us. Very professional, always available, and with sound advice. Highly recommended.
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    Great lawyer

    Posted by

    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 medical bills when the other lawyers would not even touch my case. Mrs. Yaziji in my book is one of the better lawyers of Houston , a great person along with being a good friend I would recommend her and her services anytime to whom ever needs a good lawyer.
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    Outstanding Lawyer

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    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.
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    Amazing lawyer

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    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 lawyer with five star services to choose this awesome lawyer
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    Lema Barazi, Litigation Attorney on Mar 29, 2019
    Relationship: Worked together on matter

    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.

    Rahul Aggarwal

    An excellent lawyer who treats clients with patience, care, understanding, and utmost professionalism - an even better person and I wholeheartedly recommend for future services.

    Somair Alam, Immigration Attorney on Feb 12, 2017
    Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

    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.

    Farrah Martinez, Business Attorney on Apr 28, 2015
    Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

    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.

    Chance McMillan, Business Attorney on May 13, 2014
    Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

    I endorse this lawyer.

    Chelsie Garza, Employment and labor Attorney on Apr 3, 2012
    Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

    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.

    Cost

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    • Hourly Rates$300-$400/hour
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      • Contingency A contingency fee is the percent of the final award a lawyer will receive as compensation. For some of these cases, lawyers will only be paid if there is a successful outcome.33%-40%
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