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Robert Chamless Lane
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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 6 - 10 of 14 reviews | Communication Style
Posted by CHRISTOPHER | July 27, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Insurance
Would recommend to anyone
Was denied for hail damage multiple times. They were able to handle my case and win a full settlement. Was very easy to communicate and process documents remotely. Greatly appreciate him fighting for us, without him we would have a damaged roof and just more excuses from insurer.
Robert Lane
Replied last July 27, 2021Thanks Christopher for the 5-Star Review! We appreciate the opportunity to work on your insurance claim and are thrilled the team at The Lane Law Firm was able to get a positive settlment for you. Thank you for taking the time to provide feedback and let us know if we can ever assist you again.
Posted by anonymous | April 20, 2021 | Hired Attorney
Foreclosures
This company took my worries away and never made us feel inadequate or hurried. Steven always responded promptly to text email or phone calls and kept us up to date. This allowed us to focus on our work. Never overpromised and delivered over our expectations. Thanks!
Robert Lane
Replied last April 20, 2021Thank you so much for the 5-Star Review! I'm glad that Steven and the team took great care of you. We work hard to under-promise and over-deliver, and I'm glad we succeeded with your case. Thanks again for taking the time to provide feedback...we appreciate it.
Posted by Erika | January 14, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Real Estate
Expertise & Professionalism-Home Short Sale
Words cannot express my gratitude for the team at Lane Law Firm that handled my case. The short sale of my home was a lengthy process and the team handled everything and communicated with me for every step along the way. I specifically want to mention my attorney Steven Schwinger. Steven and his team...
Robert Lane
Replied last January 14, 2021Thanks Erika for the 5-Star Review! We appreciate the opportunity to help you with your short sale and are so glad that Steven Schwinger and the whole team at The Lane Law Firm provided you with exceptional service. We appreciate the recommendation and you taking the time to leave feedback. Thank you again!
Posted by Guadalupe | July 13, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Foreclosure
Rescinded Foreclosure
My husbands property was foreclosed and we didn't know what to do. I went online and found this firm,left a message and immediately got a response. We were informed what we can do and possible outcomes. They were very sincere and held my hand through every step. Mr Lane's firm rescinded our foreclos...
Robert Lane
Replied last July 13, 2020Thank you for the 5-Star Review Guadalupe! We are so glad that you came to us for help with your situation. Getting a foreclosure rescinded is very difficult, so I'm thrilled our team was able to accomplish getting your home back. Treating our clients with the patience and respect they deserve is a core value of The Lane Law Firm so I really appreciate you letting us know we were successful in doing so for you and your family. Thanks again for the feedback and let us know if we can ever help again.
Posted by Mohammad | March 25, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
Trustworthy, Honest, and Reliable
Steven Schwinger at Lane Law Firm has been beyond helpful through this process. He has constantly been in contact and updated us throughout the entire way while handling our case. He guided us with honesty and assurance in all that he advised us to do in the matter.
Robert Lane
Replied last March 25, 2019Thank you Mohammad for the excellent 5 Star review! "Trustworthy, Honest, and Reliable" are all admirable qualities held in high regard by The Lane Law Firm and I'm thrilled to hear Steven and our team are demonstrating them. We appreciate you giving us the opportunity to help with your case and appreciate you taking the time to provide such a great review. Thanks again!
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