Hugh J. Howerton

Hugh J. Howerton

5.0
Rating: 9.4

Licensed for 38 years

Personal injury Lawyer at Houston, TX
Practice Areas: Personal Injury

13030 Rummel Creek, Houston, TX

About Hugh

Biography

Practice Areas

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Practice Area

Personal Injury 100%

Hugh Howerton is one of America's top rated attorneys and specializes in personal injury and wrongful death cases.

38 years

100%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Contingency

33%-40%


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Licenses

Licensed in Texas for 38 years

State: Texas

Acquired: 1987

Eligible to Practice in Texas

No misconduct found

Location

The Law Offices of Hugh Howerton

13030 Rummel Creek, Houston, TX, 77079

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Hugh J. Howerton's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

8 Client Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | April 12, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Janice Bernal

I cannot say enough about this lawyer. This lawyer is pretty much what I expected in a highly qualified, professional and courteous person. I didn’t have to constantly call him to see how things was going, he contacted me only when info was needed and or update me on how things was going. I allow him... to do his job to settle my case and he did with awesome results and I can’t be more pleased, my thanks to him. Job well done.

Posted by Meghan | April 22, 2015 | Personal Injury

Fantastic Lawyer- So happy we had him on our side!

Hugh Howerton was a fantastic lawyer. He handled my mother's case after she was in a bad car accident in Houston. After we were unsatisfied with a different lawyer in Houston, we switched to him and couldn't be happier with the decision to change. He went above and beyond with staying in contact, and... explaining each step of the process. In addition to to a fabulous outcome, Hugh delt with making sure all hospital bills and medicare were covered. I would absolutely recommend him.

Posted by Perry | January 17, 2013 | Personal Injury

Personal Injury Litigation / Resolution

I contacted Hugh Howerton after several months of frustrating interactions with an insurance company after my son was struck by a motorist as he rode his bicycle in a crosswalk. The insurance adjuster was very difficult to work with considering I only wanted to be reimbursed for actual out of pocket... expenses associated with the accident. After an initial call to Hugh, he immediately took over management of the issue and my frustrations simply ended. Hugh always did exactly what he said he would and was always on schedule. He resolved my reimbursement issue quickly and I never had another minute’s frustration. I can’t recommend Hugh enough, he is a diligent, straight shooter that resolves personal injury issues justly. I will never try to deal with insurance carriers again. Hugh has changed the way I feel about proper legal representation forever. I recommend him highly,

Posted by Kristina | October 11, 2012 | Personal Injury

Best Decision I've Ever Made

In a time of injury, all there seems to be is confusion, anger and pain. Thankfully, when my knee injury case wasn't getting better or easier, my mother and I had the good sense to ask Hugh to help. After struggling on our own for what seemed like months, our case was suddenly making quick progress o...n the road to getting me healed, the bills taken care of and the completion of my education in college. Hugh not only managed to get us a settlement that paid for the medical and therapy bills, I was also able to pay off a great deal of my college debt. The entire fiasco was handled professionally, carefully and very swiftly. Once Hugh stepped in to help us take on the insurance adjuster of my university, with whom we were having trouble with, I felt a great deal of stress disappear. Hugh, my sincere thanks for your patience and knowledge in that confusing and difficult time of my life!

Posted by Tanya | September 04, 2011 | Personal Injury

Best Decision I could have made

Deciding to use Mr. Howerton to help me with my case was the best decision I could have made. After suffering a mild traumatic brain injury as a result of a car accident, I found myself spending so much time trying to deal with all of the accident related paperwork, calls, correspondence, etc. that I... didn't have the time, much less the money, to take care of my medical needs. When the deadline for finalizing the claim approached and I was still not better, I contacted Mr. Howerton. He took over for me and had my case settled (at full policy limits) with both parties in just a couple

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Hugh J. Howerton's Lawyer Endorsements

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Anna Din

Personal injury lawyer | Apr 12

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Debra Jennings

Personal injury lawyer | Oct 12

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. He is an outstanding attorney with a strong commitment to meeting his client's goals and objectives. Hugh possess a technical understanding of the law, courts and judges. He is an advocate that you want on your side and not your opponent's side."

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Experience

Rating:  9.4 (Superb)

Honors

2013

Top 100 Texas Trial Lawyers, The National Trial Lawyers

2013

AV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2012

Top100 TexasTrial Lawyers, The National Trial Lawyer

2012

AV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2011

Top 100 Trial Lawyers, The National Trial Lawyers

2011

AV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2010

AV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2008

AV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2000

"AV" Rating Preeminent, Martindale-Hubbell Legal Directory

Work Experience

1994 - Present

Founder, Law Offices of Hugh J Howerton, P.L.L.C.

Associations

2005 - 2011

Houston Trial Lawyers Association

Director

1987 - 2012

Texas Trial Lawyers Association

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Brain Injury

Case settled for a significant amount

18-Wheeler Truck Accident

Successful verdict for client which was 24 times the settlement offer

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Education

1986

South Texas College of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1983

University of Texas System, Austin

Languages

English

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