Norman W. Peters Jr.

Norman W. Peters Jr.

also known as Norm

5.0
Rating: 9.4

Licensed for 32 years

Lawsuits and disputes Lawyer at Houston, TX
Practice Areas: Lawsuits & Disputes, Car Accidents, Contracts & Agreements ... +3 more

9525 Katy Fwy, Ste 410, Houston, TX

About Norman

Biography

Practice Areas

6

Practice Areas

Lawsuits and Disputes 40%

A substantial portion of my practice focuses on commercial litigation disputes. This includes contract litigation, shareholder litigation, partnership litigation and LLC litigation. When you need an aggressive trial attorney, I am that person.

40%
Car Accident 20%

Of all the trial in Harris County, approximately 75% are car accidents. As a result, it is important to retain an attorney with experience and who will go to trial on your behalf. I am that attorney.

20%
Contracts and Agreements 15%

My complex commercial litigation practice involves litigating claims arising from contracts or other agreements. As such, and in an effort to protect my clients from such disputes, I have developed a practice of drafting these agreements.

23 years

15%
Insurance 10%

This area of practice concerns first-party insurance claims when your insurer fails to provide payment for insured perils.

10%
Medical Malpractice 10%

Medical malpractice cases are very difficult in Texas and very few attorneys will speak to potential clients concerning their case. My experience in this area law allows me to evaluate a case and provide the potential client with a recommendation.

10%
Consumer Protection 5%

A small percentage of my cases involve consumer disputes. I limit my practice in this area to those egregious cases where a consumer has been explicitly defrauded.

5%

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Licenses

Licensed in Texas for 32 years

State: Texas

Acquired: 1993

Eligible to Practice in Texas

No misconduct found

Location

Norman Peters

9525 Katy Fwy, Ste 410, Houston, TX, 77024

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Norman W. Peters Jr.'s Reviews

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5 Client Reviews

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Posted by Allison | June 28, 2017 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Responsive, knowledgeable and effective

I hired Mr. Peters to assist in 2 cases against much larger firms. He successfully negotiated settlements in a timely matter and with results that exceeded my expectations. Mr. Peters was always quick to respond to questions and concerns, explained the legal process thoroughly and was highly effectiv...e in his negotiations. He is very knowledgeable across a wide breadth of legal topics and his expertise is apparent in his written work product and verbal negotiation skills. I would highly recommend Mr. Peters for anyone that is seeking legal counsel as he is an excellent attorney and always keeps his clients' best interests in mind.

Posted by jerry | January 19, 2017 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

helped me understand and made whole process easy!

I hired Norm to recover property I had leased to a third-person who was no longer paying on the lease.  Norm immediately took action, filing for a TRO and TI, bringing the lessee to Court immediately.  Before the Court heard our case, Norm was able to negotiate with the third-party a new lease that r...equired a higher monthly payment and certain other terms that, if violate, permitted the immediate and non-judicial recovery of the property.  During the term of the new lease, Norm worked to make sure that requirements were met on a timely basis.  I found Norm to be accessible, knowledgeable and very trustworthy.  His work was excellent and my results were more than I expected.  I would recommend Norm for any litigation matter and will be hiring him again should the need arise.

Posted by anonymous | November 19, 2015 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Fantastic attorney

Norm took on my extremely challenging real estate case and handled it exceptionally. He provided excellent communication, kept me up to date as the case progressed and properly advised me about the risks associated with it. I would highly recommend Norm to anyone seeking assistance. He is fair, hon...est, hardworking and I feel fortunate that he chose to represent me.

Posted by anonymous | November 16, 2015 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Highly Recommend Without Reservation

Norman Peters represented me in a civil suit between myself and my business partner/ex-employer. Norm was not only an attorney well-versed in his craft, with excellent professionalism and assiduousness down to the smallest detail in his paperwork, but was an honest and supportive team mate through a ...difficult legal battle. He did a great job of explaining what the various charges and motions by the plaintiff meant for me and my case, as well as was very thorough in explaining the reasoning behind his actions and motions for the defense. He made sure he understood my side and was truthful in the potential outcomes that we faced. Norm made me feel like he believed in me and in my case throughout the whole 1.5 year ordeal, and was kind and sensitive to the emotions I went through within the case without allowing me to lose focus on the issues at hand. From the minute Norm joined my legal team, I felt confident and assured that I was in good hands, and that he would fight my side for me as if it were his own. Despite coming on a few months after the lawsuit started, Norm caught himself up to speed within a week and knew the details, evidence, and history to the point where he could recall the specific document where something had occurred. He worked tirelessly to find evidence and case law to support our assertions, initiated various motions to get aspects of my case dismissed, and made me feel like I was his only client. I never had to repeat things we had talked about, nor did I ever feel like his questioning was anything more than clarifying the facts and looking for a new angle to assist us in the win. Norm was on my side and was just as impassioned as I was to see justice prevail in my case, which helped to restore some of the faith in humanity I had lost through my lawsuit. He was easy to talk to, empathetic through dark moments, timely in initiating motions and preparing a response to the plaintiff's communications, easy to get in touch with at a moment's notice, knowledgeable with regard to any legal issue that arose, and dedicated and meticulous in his legal work. Through his efforts, we were able to reach a settlement in arbitration without having to go to court. Without reservation, I strongly recommend Norman Peters as an attorney for anyone going through any legal battle or requiring legal representation.

Posted by anonymous | November 11, 2015 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Norman W. Peters, Jr., Excellent Attorney

I’d searched for an attorney who would exhibit integrity, knowledge in the laws regarding my type case, a sincere desire to represent me, and who’d do his or her best to win. Norm Peters excelled in all of these areas. Norm’s calm and professional demeanor made the experience a pleasant one. He ...offered solid counsel and wise recommendations for a course of action. From the first phone conversation, to the visits at his professional legal office, to the one-on-one, very detailed case reviews and preparation, to the courtroom; Norm Peters met all of my expectations. I am extremely glad that I retained Norm’s services. I would retain him for any legal matters I may have in the future that require legal counsel; and highly recommend him to anyone seeking legal representation.

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Norman W. Peters Jr.'s Lawyer Endorsements

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Gavin Uttecht

Litigation lawyer | Jan 24

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I met Norm through a partner in the law firm I work for. Norm had worked with this partner for approximately 15 years and when I needed to refer a particularly complex litigation matter, I turned to Norm upon the partner’s advice. Norm immediately tackled the case and was able to quickly resolve the issue to the great satisfaction of the client. Since that time, I have referred additional matters to Norm, including matters relating to friends and have used his legal services personally. Norm has always obtained good results and I have heard nothing but good things from those who I have referred to him. I will continue to refer clients to him knowing that they will be in the hands of a dedicated professional. If you are looking for a great lawyer with extensive experience and knowledge of the law, call Norm."

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James Bartlett

Litigation lawyer | Nov 09

Relationship: Co-worker

"I have known Norm for over 16 years, and practiced with him for most of that period at an Am Law 200 law firm. Norm is an exceptional litigator who is also gifted with a tremendous amount of common sense. He is adept at crafting litigation strategies that suit the needs of individual clients, and has successfully handled matters of all sizes as lead counsel. I would not hesitate to refer a matter to Norm, and I actually do that on a regular basis. I rely on him, and I believe others can as well."

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Henry Drewinko

Litigation lawyer | Oct 27

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer."

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James Bartlett

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Experience

Rating:  9.4 (Superb)

Honors

2020

Top Attorneys, American Registry

2019

Top Attorneys, American Registry

2018

AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2018

Top Attorneys, American Registry

2017

AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2017

Top Attorneys, American Registry

2016

Top Lawyers, Houstonia Magazine

2016

AV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2016

Top Attorneys, American Registry

Work Experience

2014 - Present

Owner, The Peters Law Firm

2000 - 2015

Partner, Kasowitz, Benson, Torres & Friedman

1998 - 2000

Associate, Davis, Oretsky & Guilyfoyle, P.C.

1996 - 1998

Associate, Davis & Shank, PC

1994 - 1996

Associate, Soules & Wallace

Associations

2017 - Present

Better Business Bureau

Member

2012 - Present

United States District Court for the Western District of Texas

Member

2008 - Present

Fort Bend County Bar Association

Member

2005 - Present

Texas Bar Foundation

Member

2003 - Present

United States District Court for the Eastern District of Texas

Member

1997 - Present

United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit

Member

1993 - Present

State Bar of Texas

Member

1993 - Present

United States District Court for the Southern District of Texas

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Smith Int'l, Inc. v. Egle Group, L.L.C., 2006 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 6012 (S.D. Tex. Jan. 27, 2006)

I obtained summary judgment and a dismissal of all claims for my client

Mullenix v. Celanese, Ltd., 2005 Tex. App. LEXIS 6358 (Tex. App. Corpus Christi Aug. 11, 2005)

Obtained summary judgment for client.

S. Union Co. v. Liberty Mut. Ins. Co., 581 F. Supp. 2d 120 (D. Mass. 2008)

Smith Int'l, Inc. v. Egle Group LLC, 490 F.3d 380 (5th Cir. 2007)

I obtained summary judgment and a dismissal of all claims for my client

In re CNA Holdings, 102 S.W.3d 280 (Tex. App. Beaumont 2003)

Court's order denying legislative continuance overturned

Guaranty National Insurance Co. v. Vic Manufacturing Co., 143 F. 3rd 192 (5th Cir. 1998)

Granted summary judgment for client which was upheld on appeal

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Education

1993

University of Houston Law Center

JD - Juris Doctor

1989

University of Texas System, Austin

B.B.A.

Speaking Engagements

2012

Texas Lawyer In House Counsel Summit

Independent Contractor Injuries

1998

University of Houston CLE

Ethical Considerations and Legal Malpractice Prevention in Family Law

Publications

2012

Texas Lawyer Protection from Liabilities Due to Injuries to Independent Contractor

1999

University of Houston Ethical Considerations and Legal Malpractice Prevention In Civil Litigation Under the New Rules Of Civil Procedure Governing Discovery

1998

University of Houston Recent Trends and Developments in Legal Malpractice

Languages

English

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