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  • Houston, TX
  • Licensed for 36 years
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About Bruce

I am an accomplished trial attorney with over three decades of civil trial experience.  I have practiced in both state and federal courts. My legal affiliations include the State Bar of Texas, The United States District Court for the Southern District, Eastern and Western Districts of Texas, the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals. I am a member of the Texas Bar College and the Texas Pro Bono College and the Houston Bar Association.  I have handled cases before civil county and district courts throughout Texas.

I have been recognized in Strathmore’s Who’s Who of Professionals as Top lawyer in North America and by the Dallas News as a Top Lawyer in Texas.

I have been lead counsel in hundreds of cases, ranging from small controversies to million dollar cases. I am a certified mediator with a degree from the University of Houston Law Center- AA White Division with over 120 hours of mediation training.  I generally try to perform at least 2 pro bono mediation’s per month as a community service.

 My career encompasses many areas of the law.  It includes commercial, toxic tort, insurance defense and subrogation, condemnation, constitutional, personal injury, partnership, business, and real estate law.  

I have been a businessman since 1992. I am currently a managing shareholder in Bain & Bain, PLLC, and formerly a shareholder/ partner in Soape, Brown, McDermott, P.C.

I have strong credentials in his community, as well as in the courtroom.  I served on former President Bush’s staff from 1988-1992, and on his Vice Presidential staff from 1984-1988.  I also served as a staff member at the 1992 Republican National Convention. I represented the United States as a staff member at the 1990 Economic Summit of Industrialized Nations.  I still represent the Bush family.
 

I have served as a registered Boy Scout Leader for over twenty years, as the Troop Assistant Scout Master and a Cub Scout Pack Den Leader.

I am a devoted husband and father.  Married for 36 years, my wife and I , Joanie Lucci Bain, have four wonderful sons: Cpt. Bruce Bain II, USAF (Eagle Scout), Nick (Texas A&M, Eagle Scout), Michael (University of Texas, Eagle Scout), and Cameron (Texas A&M, Eagle Scout).

I attended the University of Texas at Austin and graduated in 1981 with a B.A. in Government. At U.T., I served as a Student Union representative, an Intra-fraternity Council Member, and as President of my Fraternity.  I was also a member of the U.T. Young Republicans.  My wife and I met while attending U.T. and we married one week after graduation, and moved to Houston where we both attended law school.


I obtained my J.D. from South Texas College of Law in 1985.  While attending law school, I earned the prestigious American Jurisprudence Award.  I was also on the Dean’s List, and selected by Who’s Who of American Law Students.

 

Practice areas

  1. Personal injury: 49%

    This includes subrogation, collection and condemnation. Ad Litem and Special Commissioner appointments performed.

    36 years

  2. Mediation: 48%

    We do 2 hour expedited, 1/2 day and full day meditations. We have 4 conference rooms.

    26 years, 1,500 cases

  3. Appeals: 2%

    Our firm has handled cases to the Texas Supreme Court and the US Supreme Court.

    36 years, 2 cases

  4. Arbitration: 1%

    Arbitration and Umpire

    23 years, 4 cases

Languages spoken

Farsi, Persian, Spanish

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Contact

Bain & Bain Pllc

10810 Katy Fwy Ste 102
Houston, TX, 77043

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      License
      StateStatusAcquiredUpdated
      TXEligible To Practice In Texas 198505/28/2022
      We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.
      Avvo Contributions
      Legal answers9879
      Legal guides6
      Awards
      Award nameGrantorDate Granted
      Top LawyersHoustonia Magazine2018
      Top ContributorAvvo2017
      Top Contributor 2017Avvo2017
      One of the Top Attorneys in TexasDallas Morning News2017
      One of the Top Attornies in North AmericaWho's Who Legal2017
      Peer Review RatedMartindale-Hubbell2017
      Top ContributorAvvo2016
      Top Attorneys in North AmericaWho's Who In American Law2016
      Client Choice awardAvvo2015
      Top ContributorAvvo2015
      Top ContributorAvvo2014
      American JurisprudenceSouth Texas College of Law1984
      Deans ListSouth Texas College of Law1984
      work experience
      TitleCompany nameDuration
      OwnerBain &Bain, PLLC1995 - Present
      PartnerSoape, Brown, McDermott, PC1992 - Present
      AttorneyGary Stephens & Associates1990 - 1992
      AttorneyStephens & Clark1988 - 1990
      AttorneyStephens & Clark1985 - 1988
      Staff MemberOffice of President George Bush1984 - 1992
      associations
      Association namePosition nameDuration
      Houston Bar Association, Elder Law CommitteeMember2017 - Present
      Houston Bar AssociationMember2016 - Present
      Texas Supreme Court UPL CommittieVice Chair Sub Committie Dist 4- Galleria2015 - Present
      Texas Supreme Court, Unauthorized Practice of Law CommitteeChair2014 - Present
      Texas Pro Bono CollegeMember2014 - Present
      Houston Bar AssociationMember, Fee Dispute2014 - Present
      College of the State Bar of TexasMember2011 - Present
      Houston Bar Association, Fee Dispute CommittieMember2012 - 2017
      publications
      Publication nameTitleDate
      State Bar of Texas CLE courseHow to offer and exclude Evidence1985
      education
      School nameDegreeGraduated
      University of Houston, - A. A. WhiteMediator2009
      South Texas College of LawDoctor of Jurisprudence/Juris Doctor (J.D.)1985
      University of Texas System, AustinBA - Bachelor of Arts1981
      speaking engagements
      Conference nameTitleDate
      Weekly speeches at public eventsJudicial Candidate for 164th District Court2016
      International and Comparative Law SeminarsInternational and Comparative Law Seminars1983
      legal cases
      Case nameOutcome
      881 F. 2d 176 - Sikes v. Global Marine IncWin
      774 S.W.2d 755 (1989) TEXAS EMPLOYERS' INSURANCE ASSOCIATION, Appellant, v. Dorothy ARMSTRONG, Appellee.Win

      Reviews

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      Lawyer Melissa Cefalu

      Melissa Cefalu, Unknown Attorney on Oct 13, 2021
      Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

      It is clear from Bruce's education, experience and responses on AVVO that he is a knowledgeable and capable advocate who cares about his clients. I endorse this attorney.

      Lawyer Aneeta Mishra

      Aneeta Mishra, Unknown Attorney on May 29, 2021
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      I endorse and highly recommend Mr. Bain.

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      James Mahan, Mediation Attorney on Aug 28, 2019
      Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

      I endorse this lawyer. Bruce is dedicated to the legal profession and provides exemplary legal and mediation services. He is of the highest ethical character and has a through knowledge of the law.

      Lawyer R. Gary Stephens

      R. Gary Stephens, Personal injury Attorney on Jul 27, 2019
      Relationship: Supervised lawyer

      I endorse this lawyer. I had the distinct pleasure to have Mr. Bain work in my firm as an associate lawyer for a few years. We tried many lawsuits together, and he tried other cases as a "First Chair" Lawyer. He is a top notch lawyer and advocate, tenacious and eloquent in advocating his clients interests, and in securing the best result possible. I wholeheartedly recommend Mr. Bain.

      Lawyer Raymond Eric Areshenko

      Raymond Areshenko, Litigation Attorney on Jun 12, 2018
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      I endorse this lawyer.

      Lawyer Rahul Aggarwal

      Rahul Aggarwal, Unknown Attorney on Mar 13, 2018
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      An excellent lawyer who treats clients with patience, care, understanding, and utmost professionalism - an even better person and I wholeheartedly recommend for future services.

      Lawyer Gary Anthony Anderson

      Gary Anderson, Litigation Attorney on Apr 9, 2017
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      I endorse this lawyer. Bruce Ward Bain is highly skilled in litigation law. If there was a case that I needed to refer out, I would refer it to him. He cares for the law and for his clients.

      Lawyer Willie Stephen Graves

      Willie Graves, Litigation Attorney on Apr 7, 2017
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      I endorse this lawyer. Talented and generous with his knowledge.

      Lawyer Kevin Bernard McKie

      Kevin McKie, Litigation Attorney on Apr 6, 2017
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      Attorney Bruce Ward Bain has an exceptional reputation and is a credit to the legal community. If you have a litigation law problem, he is your answer. If his office is anywhere near you, I recommend him to you.

      Lawyer Channika Shalini Desilva

      Channika Desilva, Litigation Attorney on Mar 26, 2017
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      Mr. Bain is a highly skilled, diligent and knowledgeable attorney who is well-known in the legal community for his outstanding professionalism. He was able to obtain satisfactory results even for clients whose cases were incredibly difficult by dedicating his time and effort to achieve the best results. I certainly endorse this lawyer and have no doubt he will be of great help to anyone seeking legal advice or representation within his main areas of practice.

      Lawyer Peter Matthew Depew

      Peter Depew, Mediation Attorney on Feb 4, 2017
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      I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Bruce Ward Bain provides a much needed service on Avvo. He donates his time to individuals who are in need of immediate legal answers.

      Lawyer Zhechao Raphael Qiu

      Zhechao Qiu, Litigation Attorney on Jan 13, 2017
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      Lawyer Seth Parker Crosland

      Seth Crosland, Unknown Attorney on Apr 22, 2016
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      Lawyer Nicole K. Levy

      Nicole Levy, Appeals Attorney on Mar 29, 2016
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      I endorse this attorney, whose reputation and credentials speak for themselves.

      Lawyer Jacky B. Franklin

      Jacky Franklin, Litigation Attorney on Mar 21, 2016
      Relationship: Co-worker

      I endorse this lawyer. I have had the pleasure of working with and getting to know Bruce. His is a highly skilled, energetic attorney. He is devoted to his family, clients and profession. He is widely respected and highly admired by both clients and peers.

      Lawyer Matthew Lenza

      Matthew Lenza, Litigation Attorney on Jan 17, 2016
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      I endorse this attorney. He is knowledgeable and diligent in his answers to questions presented to him. I would recommend that anyone in his area contact him to discuss their legal matters.

      Lawyer Dorothy G Bunce

      Dorothy Bunce, Litigation Attorney on Oct 7, 2015
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      The kind of trusted legal adviser we all need and can use at some time in our life, Bruce Ward Bain is the kind of lawyer we all aspire to be. I am honored to endorse Mr Bain here on Avvo.

      Lawyer Jeff Gould

      Jeff Gould, Litigation Attorney on Sep 23, 2015
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      Bruce is very thoughtful, creative and energetic in analyzing legal issues presented to him which set him apart in the legal community. I am pleased to endorse this lawyer.

      Lawyer Howard M Lewis

      Howard Lewis, Litigation Attorney on Aug 29, 2015
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      I endorse this lawyer. Attorney Bain is an outstanding attorney whom I highly recommend.

      Lawyer Sean Reza Darvishi

      Sean Darvishi, Unknown Attorney on Aug 19, 2015
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