Robert Warren Painter
About Robert
Biography
I am passionate about standing up for those who have been harmed or even killed from needless medical malpractice. I exclusively represent patients and their families in medical malpractice, brain injury, wrongful death and serious personal injury cases.
I bring some unique experiences to my law practice. I started my educational career in medicine and then became a hospital administrator. After law school, I worked for a large prestigious defense firm, defending doctors and hospitals.
I believe that one of the major ways we see improvements in medicine is through the legal system. Time after time, clients tell me that they do not want the same medical malpractice to happen to someone else. I work hard every day to make hospitals and medicine safer for everyone.
Practice Areas
3
Practice Areas
27 years | 100 cases
27 years | 35 cases
27 years | 35 cases
Fees and Rates
Cost
40%-40%
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Licensed in Texas for 26 years
State: Texas
Acquired: 1999
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Location
Painter Law Firm PLLC
12750 Champion Forest Dr., Houston, TX, 77066-1528
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Robert Warren Painter's Reviews
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Posted by anonymous | April 3, 2019 | Hired Attorney
Medical Malpractice
Selecting a Medical Malpractice attorney was difficult at the beginning because we weren’t sure how to approach the subject. Once we made the decision to pursue this Medical Malpractice with Painter Law Firm, it was like a ton of stress was lifted. Other attorneys wanted us to obtain all records need...
Posted by anonymous | April 20, 2017 | Hired Attorney
Painter's Law Firm
We felt completely comfortable the moment we walked in the door. They are caring and responsive. I would recommend this law firm.
Posted by Susan | September 21, 2015 | Hired Attorney
5
My husband, of 2 years, was transported from work to a local hospital on 12/2/10 for chest pains and dizziness. His heart checked out fine but his blood count was low. The on call Gastroenterologist, wasn't available so the ER physician admitted him for a bleeding ulcer, where he received 4 units o...
Posted by Kennard L | September 14, 2015 | Consulted Attorney
Excellent Service
The Painter Firm, including the staff, very professional and courteous. I would highly recommend the Painter Firm to anyone in need of professional legal service. [A+]. Excellent service, with a willingness to help.
Posted by anonymous | June 9, 2014
Satisfied customer
Mr. Painter did an excellent job helping us to navigate through a complex situation. He was extremely knowledgeable of the intricasies of the medical field and medical insurance, and he helped us to arrive at a surprisingly positive conclusion to a difficult problem. We are very thankful for his gu...
Robert Warren Painter's Lawyer Endorsements
"Mr. Painter is a passionate and aggressive advocate for his clients and has received outstanding results in a wide variety of cases ranging from the recovery of a national treasure of Mongolia to serious brain injury and medical malpractice cases. He brings integrity, intellect and creative solutions to every client he represents and I would recommend him to anyone who needs a strong advocate."
"I endorse Robert. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."
"A very smart attorney who is highly respected in the legal community."
"Mr. Painter is a very knowledgeable attorney. I highly endorse this lawyer."
"I highly recommend this attorney. Very intelligent and very thorough when analyzing legal issues! Compassionate with clients and aggressive with legal issues! 5 STARS!!"
"I endorse this exceptional medical malpractice, birth injury and brain injury lawyer."
"I endorse this lawyer. Attorney Painter is one of the finest attorney's in his state. He is a strong and zealous advocate for his clients and a credit to the legal profession. I highly endorse his legal services."
"Robert Painter is Houston's expert on health care. He attended medical school before attending law school. Then, Robert Painter and I worked together at Fulbright & Jaworski LLP, Houston's largest law firm, for several years. Robert was a rising star in the Health Law section, where he primarily represented health-care providers. Robert now very capably represents individuals who have been harmed in the health care system. And, with his experience, needs no introduction about how health care providers operate. Robert also brings compassion to the practice of law. Compassion for his clients and their families, as well as the people he sues. Robert is honest, trustworthy, and very talented. I highly recommend Robert."
"I have had the opportunity to work with Mr. Painter on several matters. He is highly detailed, yet he always manages to see the "forest through the trees." Very few lawyers are able to focus on the details of a case and still understand the big picture; Robert Painter is one of these rare attorneys. I would recommend him to anyone who needs a counselor and an advocate in any legal matter."
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Experience
Honors
2019
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2018
Houston's Top Lawyers, H Texas Magazine
2017
Houston's Top Lawyers, H Texas Magazine
2017
Top Lawyers, Houstonia Magazine
2016
Top Lawyers, Houstonia Magazine
2016
Houston's Top Lawyers, H Texas Magazine
2016
Award of Distinction (for Painter Law Firm PLLC), Better Business Bureau of Greater Houston and South Texas
2015
Top Lawyers, Houstonia Magazine
2015
Houston's Top Lawyers, H Texas Magazine
2015
Pinnacle Award (for Painter Law Firm PLLC), Better Business Bureau of Greater Houston and South Texas
2014
Top Lawyers, Houstonia Magazine
2014
President's Award, Houston Bar Association
2014
Houston's Top Lawyers, H Texas Magazine
2014
Pinnacle Award (for Painter Law Firm PLLC), Better Business Bureau of Greater Houston and South Texas
2013
Houston's Top Lawyers, H Texas Magazine
2013
Order of the Polar Star (for work on dinosaur smuggling case), His Excellency Tsakhia Elbegdorj, President of Mongolia
2013
Top Lawyers, Houstonia Magazine
2013
Pinnacle Award (for Painter Law Firm PLLC), Better Business Bureau of Greater Houston and South Texas
2012
Houston's Top Lawyers for the People, H Texas Magazine
2012
Pinnacle Award (for Painter Law Firm PLLC), Better Business Bureau of Greater Houston and South Texas
2012
Houston's Top Lawyers, H Texas Magazine
2011
AV Rating, Martindale Hubbell
2011
Texas Rising Star Attorney, Super Lawyers Magazine
2011
Houston's Top Lawyers, H Texas Magazine
2011
Award of Distinction (for Painter Law Firm PLLC), Better Business Bureau of Greater Houston and South Texas
2010
Award of Distinction (for Painter Law Firm PLLC), Better Business Bureau of Greater Houston and South Texas
2010
Houston's Top Lawyers, H Texas Magazine
2009
Pinnacle Award (for Painter Law Firm PLLC), Better Business Bureau of Greater Houston and South Texas
2009
Houston's Top Lawyers for the People, H Texas Magazine
2009
Houston's Top Lawyers, H Texas Magazine
2008
Pinnacle Award (for Painter Law Firm PLLC), Better Business Bureau of Greater Houston and South Texas
2008
Texas Pro-Life Attorney of the Year, Texas Right to Life
2008
Houston's Top Lawyers, H Texas Magazine
2008
Houston's Top Lawyers for the People, H Texas Magazine
2006
Texas Rising Star Attorney, Super Lawyers Magazine
Work Experience
2006 - Present
Member, Painter Law Firm PLLC
1999 - 2005
Senior Associate, Fulbright & Jaworski L.L.P.
Associations
2018 - Present
Houston Bar Association, Law and the Media CommitteeCo-Chair
2018 - Present
Houston Bar AssociationBoard of Directors
2018 - Present
Harris County Dispute Resolution CenterBoard of Directors
2018 - Present
Houston Lawyer Referral ServiceBoard of Directors
2013 - Present
Texas Bar FoundationFellow
2012 - Present
Crown CollegeBoard of Directors
2008 - Present
Houston Northwest Bar AssociationMember
2007 - Present
College of the State Bar of TexasMember
2006 - Present
Houston Trial Lawyers AssociationMember
2006 - Present
Texas Trial Lawyers AssociationMember
2006 - Present
American Association for JusticeMember
2001 - Present
Bellwether ForumChairman, Board of Directors
1999 - Present
Houston Bar AssociationMember
2018 - 2019
Houston Bar AssociationBoard of Directors
2017 - 2018
Houston Bar Association, Continuing Legal Education CommitteeBoard of Directors
2015 - 2016
Houston Bar Association, Administration of Justice CommitteeMember
2014 - 2015
Texas Repertory TheatrePresident, Board of Directors
2013 - 2015
Houston Bar Association, The Houston Lawyer magazineEditor in Chief
2013 - 2015
CO+OPBoard of Directors
2012 - 2012
Christchurch Baptist FellowshipChairman, Deacon Board
2011 - 2012
Houston Northwest Chamber of CommerceChairman, Board of Directors
2011 - 2012
Leadership HoustonVice President
2010 - 2012
Strake FoundationBoard of Directors
2009 - 2010
Texas Trial Lawyers AssociationBoard of Directors
2008 - 2009
Christchurch Baptist FellowshipChairman, Deacon Board
2008 - 2010
American Bar AssociationMember
2007 - 2013
Houston Bar Association, The Houston Lawyer MagazineAssociate Editor
2007 - 2009
Houston Bar Association, Litigation SectionBoard of Directors
Sample of Legal Cases
Settled (confidential terms)
Settled (confidential terms)
Settled (confidential amount)
Education
1999
JD - Juris Doctor
1995
MA - Masters
1992
BA - Bachelor of Arts
N/A
MD candidate
Speaking Engagements
2014
Country Clubs to Dinosaurs: The Ethics of Injunctive Relief
2011
Testimony on Proposed Amendment to Advance Directives Act
2010
Texas Medical Futility Law (a/k/a 'Death Panel Statute')
2010
Legal issues concerning medical futility and brain death
2009
Death Panels Under Texas Law
2009
Death Panels Under Texas Law
2008
From the Trenches: Medical Malpractice Cases Under Chapter 74
2008
Chapter 74 Medical Malpractice Update
2008
Emergency Medical Services Liability
Publications
2017
2013
2012
2010
2009
2009
2009
2008
Languages
Spanish
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Guides
Legal Answers
Can we do anything about a horrible surgical experience at Texas Health Presbyterian, Denton, TX?
14 Oct 2019
HIPAA and Medical POA?
22 Mar 2019
I need a medical malpractice lawyer.
13 Jan 2018