Joseph Warren Walker

Joseph Warren Walker

5.0
Rating: 9.6

Licensed for 33 years

Admiralty and maritime Lawyer at Houston, TX
Practice Areas: Admiralty & Maritime, Personal Injury, Brain Injury ... +2 more

2060 Northloop West suite 230, Houston, TX

About Joseph

Biography

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Admiralty and Maritime 30%

with emphasis on commercial diving litigation

30 years | 300 cases

30%
Personal Injury 30%

Auto and trucking accidents emphasis on brain injury cases

30 years | 150 cases

30%
Brain Injury 20%

32 years | 30 cases

20%
Consumer Protection 10%

32 years | 20 cases

10%
Wrongful Death 10%

32 years | 10 cases

10%

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Licenses

Licensed in Texas for 33 years

State: Texas

Acquired: 1992

Eligible to Practice in Texas

No misconduct found

Location

Franklin Mosele & Walker P.C

2060 Northloop West suite 230, Houston, TX, 77028

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Joseph Warren Walker's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

4 Client Reviews

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Posted by Andre Blaauw | July 12, 2018 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Expert Commercial Diver Legal Representation

Joseph Walker represented me in a Jones Act lawsuite that went to trail, and he nailed it. His knowlage of the Commercial Diving Industry is based on personal work experience he gained as a Closed Bell Diver. Having Joseph as my defence was a privilage. He is professional, meticulous and an ex...pert in the applicable law. Ill give Joseph my recomendation for all divers who have been injured at work, he will put up the fight for you! Thanks Joseph. You changed my life.

Posted by Clinton | July 10, 2018 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Legal representation at its finest

After being involved in a diving related decompression incident, I was blessed to have Joe as my attorney. His professionalism and meticulousness were essential during the legal road that he navigated me through. No matter the obstruction the insurance company used, Joe's preparedness and abilities b...ested them. Our rapport that developed throughout our journey together demonstrated to me that if I ever had to face a legal battle, I would want Joseph Walker in my corner.

Posted by Matthew | July 9, 2018 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Great Personal Injury Lawyer

Great lawyer.. I would recommend Joe Walker. He took my case when no other lawyer would. My case was hard to fight, he never backed down. He faught all the way through. I explained my case to him and he said, ‘ let me work my magic’. He was right!! He’s a very smart intelligent guy that will win a... case for you. If I had to do it all over again, Joe Walker would still be my Attorney.

Posted by Galatea | March 21, 2015

Great and Unique Lawyer

Mr. Walker handled a breach of contract by my medical insurance provider. He is actually a dive attorney; i.e., he represents plaintiffs who have been injured while scuba diving on the job. I think he can get a grip on and handle any case in the civil arena with speed and brilliance. My little case w...as settled with one letter from him to the insurance provider. Not only did they pay the claim, but I was awarded a rather astonishing settlement in light of the fact that the case was very small. Breach of contract is serious in any event, but my case was small in that they refused to pay for a diagnostic procedure that was clearly their contractual responsibility. I have no idea what he wrote in that letter to them but it worked. A unique feature about this lawyer: He is the only lawyer in the USA who holds a Saturation Diving Certification for the North Sea. The North Sea is where the Titanic went down. It's dark, rough icy water, and very deep. I think he is getting picky about what cases he takes on. He is a great personal injury lawyer. He handled this case for me years ago and I should have written this review about him sooner. I don;t understand that he has no industry recognition. He has numerous newspaper article about his court room victories framed on his office wall.

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David McNeal

Admiralty and maritime lawyer | May 07

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I've worked with Joseph previously and have found him to be nothing less than a remarkable attorney. Having had worked offshore and as a diver for a considerable amount of time, he is a formidable opponent and a trusted colleague who is both savvy and strategic in his use of the law to the advantage of his clients. Needless to say, he is highly recommended and I enthusiastically endorse him."

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John Kitchens

Personal injury lawyer | Mar 04

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Joe and I worked together on a trucking case in which I acted as his local counsel. Throughout our work I found Joe to consistently be professional, knowledgeable, pleasant to work with, and very fair with the clients, with a good bedside manner. I would heartily recommend Joe for any personal injury work."

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Ralph Kraft

Admiralty and maritime lawyer | Feb 20

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Very Competent, Qualified, Experienced, Quality Opposition and you can take him at his word."

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Craig Broussard

Personal injury lawyer | Oct 04

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I have worked closely with Joe on several complex litigation matters, including diving personal injury cases and other maritime personal injury matters. Joe always gives 100% of his knowledge, skill and devotion to his clients. His knowledge of the law and zealous client representation is matched by the degree of professionalism and collegiality he displays to opposing counsel and to those who work in the Court system. These qualities place Joe in high esteem of practitioners on both sides of the aisle, which allows him to get timely, beneficial results for his clients. Joe is not afraid to stand up for what is best for his clients, and I admire the energy and preparation he puts into developing a case for litigation. I would strongly recommend Joe's services to anyone in need of a highly skilled, highly motivated litigator."

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Joe House

Litigation lawyer | Jul 21

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I have worked with Joe on many matters over many years, including Jones Act cases involving divers, trade secret litigation, and products liability actions. He works tirelessly for his clients and is an extremely aggressive and effective advocate on their behalf. As a former commercial diver, he has invaluable insights into admiralty/Jones Act cases involving vessels."

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David McNeal

Admiralty and maritime lawyer

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John Kitchens

Litigation lawyer

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Joe House

Litigation lawyer

Experience

Rating:  9.6 (Superb)

Honors

2019

Life Member, Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum

2019

Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2019

Million Dollar Advocate, Million Dollar Advocates Forum

2019

Top Attorney's of North America, Who's Who Directory

1992

Order of the lytae, South Texas College of Law

Work Experience

1992 - Present

Attorney, Franklin, Mosele & Walker

Education

1992

South Texas College of Law

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

1973

University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill

Political Science

Languages

English

Spanish

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