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Biography
Joseph Onwuteaka is a distinguished attorney and Certified Public Accountant leading the Law Office of Joseph Onwuteaka, P.C. With a Doctor of Jurisprudence from Thurgood Marshall Law School, an MBA from Texas Southern University, and a bachelor's degree in accounting from Alabama A & M University, Joseph brings a robust educational background to his practice. Before founding his firm, he worked as an accountant with Szabo, Tenneco Oil Company. The firm, complemented by an Associate Attorney and three Legal Assistants, handles a range of cases, focusing on slip-and-fall and premises liability. Licensed to practice in all State of Texas courts, the U.S. Southern District of Texas Federal Courts, U.S. Tax Courts, and the U.S. Court of Appeals, Joseph has also made notable contributions to Texas law, including the landmark decision in Carter v. Allstate Insurance Co. His unique skills and tenacity have cemented his reputation as a formidable advocate in personal injury law.
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Practice Areas
2
Practice Areas
Personal Injury
50%
Slip and Fall Accident
50%
Fees and Rates
Cost
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
Licenses
Licensed in Texas for 39 years
State: Texas
Acquired: 1986
Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2010
Location
Law Offices of Joseph O. Onwuteaka
8323 Southwest Fwy Ste 650, Houston, TX, 77074-1624
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Posted by Karen | May 17, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Personal Injury
Proved to be reliable and professional
I contacted the attorney in 2018 due to a personal injury I sustained in a well known super market. Mr. Onewetaka accepted my case on contingency and I received the best care from good doctors. The attorney was always responsive even if the response was short and to the point. He never not one time...
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Experience
Professional misconduct
This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2010.
Partially Probated Suspension issued in TX, 2010
updated on 03/21/2011Partially Probated Suspension means an attorney lost his or her license to practice law for a period of time. When the attorney returns to practice, he or she will be on probation, meaning the State monitors the attorney's activities for a period of time in hopes that he or she will not repeat the behavior.
Public Reprimand issued in TX, 2008
updated on 03/21/2011Public reprimand means an attorney did something wrong but may still practice law. The State gives the lawyer a public reprimand in hopes that he or she will not repeat the behavior. Details of the infraction are made part of the public record.
Fully Probated Suspension issued in TX, 2007
updated on 06/04/2007Fully 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.
Fully Probated Suspension issued in TX, 2007
updated on 06/04/2007Fully 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
2015
Million Dollar Advocate, Million Dollar Advocates Forum
1989
Court Competition Award, James Douglas Moot
N/A
Elite Lawyer, Elite Lawyers of America
Work Experience
2015 - Present
Owner, Law Office of Joseph Onwuteaka
1987 - Present
Certified Public Accountant, Certified Public Accountant
Associations
Association of Trial Lawyers of America
Member
Texas Society of Certified Public Accountants
Member
State Bar of Texas
Member
American Bar Association
Member
Million Dollar Advocates Forum
Member
Elite Lawyers of America
Member
Lawyers of Distinction
Member
American Institute of Family Law Attorneys
Member
Association of Attorneys and CPA’s
Member
Education
1986
Thurgood Marshall School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1983
Alabama AandM University
MBA - Master of Business Administration
1981
Alabama AandM University
BS - Bachelor of Science
Languages
English