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Robert Chamless Lane
also known as Chip Lane, Robert Lane
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About Robert
Biography
The Lane Law Firm is dedicated to helping Texas Businesses and Individuals with Bankruptcy and Property Damage Claims. We work with:
- Businesses struggling with debt, in particular merchant cash advances, receivables loans, or factoring arrangements and helping those businesses and owners navigate Chapter 11 Bankruptcy or other debt resolution strategies.
- Property owners who have experienced a delayed, denied, or underpaid insurance claim.
To schedule a no cost, no obligation consultation to discuss your unique situation, please contact us.
Passionate about helping Texans with business debt or denied property insurance claims.
Struggling with overwhelming business debt? We can help with a resolution to your situation!
Struggling with overwhelming debt? We can help with a resolution to your situation!
If your insurance company has underpaid or denied your property damage or theft claim, we can help!
Practice Areas
3
Practice Areas
Bankruptcy and Debt
50%
22 years | 304 cases
Insurance
40%
23 years | 672 cases
Debt and Lending Agreements
10%
15 years | 218 cases
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
$ 175-675 per hour
Contingency
33%-42%
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
Awards
2023 2022 2021
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6
Licenses
Licensed in Texas for 21 years
State: Texas
Acquired: 2004
Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2025
Licensed in Georgia for 15 years
State: Georgia
Acquired: 2011
Location
The Lane Law Firm, P.L.L.C.
(713) 595-8201
Fax
6200 Savoy Dr Ste 1150, Houston, TX, 77036
lanelaw.com/Gallery
Online Presence
Other places you can find Robert online.
Robert Chamless Lane's Reviews
Avvo Review Score
97 Client Reviews
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Practice Areas
Lawsuits & Disputes (29)
Foreclosure (26)
Insurance (18)
Real Estate (17)
Bankruptcy & Debt (15)
Debt Settlement (13)
Credit Repair (5)
Debt & Lending Agreements (2)
Debt Collection (2)
Litigation (2)
Residential (2)
Business (1)
Consumer Protection (1)
Contracts & Agreements (1)
Family (1)
Mediation (1)
What Clients Mention
Showing 56 - 60 of 97 reviews
Posted by anonymous | March 26, 2020 | Hired Attorney
homeowner
I recommend this law firm because they were not just very informative and professional, but went out of their way to assist with other issues that came up even after we had resolved the main purpose for hiring them as our attorney.
Robert Lane
Replied last March 26, 2020Thank you for the 5-Star Review! At The Lane Law Firm we strive to go above and beyond our client's expectations, and it sounds like we achieved that. We appreciate the opportunity to help with your legal issues; let us know if you need us in the future. Thanks again for taking the time to provide feedback.
Posted by Tom | November 21, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Real Estate
Extremely Pleased
We were extremely pleased to work with Attorney Steven Schwinger who successfully represented us in our short sale. Thanks again Steven. Tom.
Robert Lane
Replied last November 21, 2019Thank you, Tom, for the 5-Star review! We are so happy to hear that you were extremely pleased with Mr. Schwinger and that he was able to successfully help you navigate your short sale. We appreciate the opportunity to assist you and are grateful you took the time to share your experience with The Lane Law Firm. Thanks again!
Posted by Georgia | September 10, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Foreclosure
Satisfied Client
Thanks to The Lane Law Firm, with a special thanks to Steven Schwinger and Brenda Ramirez for their expertise an professionalism, on helping us and preventing foreclosure.We were very grateful and happy with the outcome.They made the whole process less stressful. We would highly recommend The Lane La...
Robert Lane
Replied last September 10, 2019Thank you for the wonderful 5-Star review Mr. & Mrs. Avalos! On behalf of The Lane Law Firm team, we appreciate you giving us the opportunity to help you guys through your difficult situation. We're thrilled to hear that Steven and Brenda did such a good job making the process less stressful, and we're glad you are happy with the outcome. Thanks for taking the time to write a review.
Posted by Lauren | April 29, 2019 | Hired Attorney
Wonderful experience!
Lane Law Firm exceeded my expectations. Greg Tidmore was very helpful. He answered every question I had and walked alongside me through the entire process. I thoroughly enjoyed working with him and the entire team!
Robert Lane
Replied last April 29, 2019Thanks Lauren for the awesome 5-Star review! We appreciate you taking the time to provide feedback and are so thrilled to hear that Greg was helpful and that you enjoyed working with him and the entire team at The Lane Law Firm. Thanks again for the great recommendation!
Posted by Thomas | March 29, 2019 | Hired Attorney
They are performers at the highest level
I have had a chance to work with Steven Schwinger for the last 10 years. The outcomes that i have seen him accomplish have been astounding. The clients have enjoyed wonderful results. Truly a pleasure to work with someone of this caliber. Jobs well done.
Robert Lane
Replied last March 29, 2019Thank you for the outstanding review Thomas! We are thrilled to hear about your experience over the past 10 years working with Steven Schwinger. Everyone at The Lane Law Firm is proud to have him on our team. Thanks again for taking the time to share your feedback and we look forward to continued wonderful results for our clients needing help stopping foreclosure and negotiating short sales over the next 10 years!
Robert Chamless Lane's Lawyer Endorsements
"Chip is an outstanding lawyer. He is a knowledgeable and an aggressive advocate for his clients. He is relentless in protecting his clients' interests."
"Robert is able to communicate complicated information in a way that's easy to understand, which makes him a jury and judge favorite. He works hard, and it shows. I endorse this lawyer."
"Chip is a great advocate for his clients."
"Chip is a very good attorney and works hard for his clients, I endorse this lawyer."
"Having worked with Chip at a prior firm, I can say that I would refer cases involving insurance litigation and/or predatory foreclosures to him without any hesitation. I know any client that retains Chip will be in the best of hands."
"I endorse this lawyer. Great guy, goes the extra mile for his clients. Knows his stuff!"
"Chip is a first-rate attorney who gets results."
"Chip and I have worked on several matters together and he is a lawyer of great integrity and skill. He zealously represents his clients in defending their most precious assets, their homes."
Javier Marcos
Construction and development lawyer
Casey Brown
Insurance lawyer
Kristen McDanald
Litigation lawyer
Geoffrey Womack
Criminal defense lawyer
Courtney Scobie
Commercial real estate lawyer
John Luman
Litigation lawyer
Daniel Gamez
Debt settlement lawyer
Joshua Mermis
Construction and development lawyer
David Seltzer
Criminal defense lawyer
Timothy Mchale
Personal injury lawyer
Experience
Professional misconduct
This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2025.
Fully Probated Suspension issued in TX, 2025
updated on 08/26/2025Fully probated suspension means an attorney is technically suspended but may still practice law. The State monitors the lawyer's activities during the suspension to make sure that he or she does not repeat the behavior.
Honors
2025
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2024
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2023
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2018
Sustaining Life Fellow, Texas Bar Foundation
2017
Houston's Top Lawyers, H Texas
2017
Sustaining Life Fellow, Texas Bar Foundation
2016
Top Young Lawyer, Texas Monthly Magazine
2016
Sustaining Life Fellow, Texas Bar Foundation
2016
Rising Star, Texas Super Lawyers
2015
Top Young Lawyer, Texas Monthly Magazine
2015
Sustaining Life Fellow, Texas Bar Foundation
2015
Rising Star, Texas Super Lawyers
2014
Sustaining Life Fellow, Texas Bar Foundation
2014
Top 460 lawyers in Houston, Houstonia Magazine
2014
Top Young Lawyer, Texas Monthly Magazine
2014
Rising Star, Texas Super Lawyers
2013
Sustaining Life Fellow, Texas Bar Foundation
2013
Top Young Lawyer, Texas Monthly Magazine
2013
Rising Star, Texas Super Lawyers
2012
Sustaining Life Fellow, Texas Bar Foundation
2012
Top Young Lawyer, Texas Monthly Magazine
2012
Rising Star, Texas Super Lawyers
2011
Life Fellow, Texas Bar Foundation
2011
Houston's Top Lawyers, Texas Monthly Magazine
2010
Top Young Lawyer, Texas Monthly Magazine
2010
Rising Star, Texas Super Lawyers
2004
Graduated with Honors, University of Miami
2003
Moot Court Champion and Best Oral Advocate, University of Miami
2003
Champion and Best Oral Advocate, State of Florida Moot Court Competition
Work Experience
2014 - Present
Managing Partner, The Lane Law Firm, P.L.L.C.
2009 - 2014
Managing Partner, Middagh & Lane, PLLC
2007 - 2009
Attorney, Johnson, Spalding, Doyle, West & Trent
2004 - 2007
Attorney, Doyle, Restrepo, Harvin & Robbins
2003 - 2004
Legal Intern, Stearns, Weaver, Miller, Weissler, Alhadeff & Sitterson, PA
1998 - 2001
Senior Assistant Director of Admissions, Rhodes College
Associations
2019 - Present
Houston Building Owners & Managers AssociationPrincipal Allied & Professional Membership
2016 - Present
Houston Apartment AssociationMember
2015 - Present
Roofing Contractors Association of TexasAssociate Member
2015 - Present
Houston Area Roofing Contractors AssociationAssociate Member
2013 - Present
Texas Trial Lawyers AssociationAttorney Member
2013 - Present
Houston Trial Lawyers AssociationAttorney Member
2012 - Present
State Bar of Texas, Consumer and Commercial Law SectionAttorney Member
2012 - Present
State Bar of Texas, Real Estate, Probate and Trust SectionAttorney Member
2012 - Present
Texas Bar FoundationSustaining Life Fellow
2011 - Present
Houston Livestock Show & RodeoSwine Auction Committee
2010 - Present
State Bar of Texas, Insurance Law SectionAttorney Member
2014 - 2017
Houston Lawyer Referral ServiceAttorney Member
2012 - 2016
Children's Fund CharityMember
2012 - 2016
State Bar of Georgia, Consumer Law SectionAttorney Member
2012 - 2016
State Bar of Georgia, Tort and Insurance Practice SectionAttorney Member
2008 - 2015
Windstorm Insurance NetworkAttorney Member
Sample of Legal Cases
Wood v. HSBC (Texas Supreme Court)
Homeowner victory and lien should be invalid.
S.R.Residence v. Southwest Risk
$4,875,000 verdict for Plaintiff
M. K. vs Chubb Insurance Company
Chubb paid $444,120.33
Homeowner v. ASI Lloyds Insurance Co.
Settled for 2 times the amount of estimated damage
Confidential Settlement with Large National Bank
Settled
Moran v. Ocwen Loan Servicing
pending
Atlanta Metropolitan Cathedral v. Southern Mutual Church Insurance Company
awarded more than 10 times initial payment
Blum's Furniture v. Certain Underwriters at Lloyd's London
Insured received settlement of more than $1,000,000.
Surfside Marina v. Texas Windstorm Insurance Association
confidential settlement in excess of $1,000,000
Education
2004
University of Miami
JD - Juris Doctor
1998
Rhodes College
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2017
Survive and Thrive Realtor Event
Help for Struggling Homeowners following Hurricane Harvey
2013
Roofing Contractors Association of Texas annual meeting
Appraisals In Texas
2013
Fort Bend HAR annual meeting
Foreclosure trends in the Greater Houston Area
2013
Asian American Real Estate conference
Recent developments in Texas Foreclosure law
Publications
2020
ABODE - The Houston Apartment Association Magazine
Hurricane Season: What to Do Before Disaster Strikes
Languages
Spanish
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Q&A
What type of attorney handles lawsuits against your mortgage provider and/or bank?
07 May 2020
Q&A
What happens if mortgage loan closed before the 12 day disclosure period?
09 May 2019
Q&A
What is Texas real estate law for owner finance property when buyer is in default, does the property have to go to foreclosure?
06 Feb 2019