About Andrew

Biography

Founded by Andrew Sher, The Sher Law Firm, PLLC has the strength gained from more than 27 years experience, knowledge and determination in protecting people, families and our environment.

Andrew Sher received a B.B.A. degree, Petroleum Land Management, from the University of Texas at Austin in 1991 and his J.D. from the University of Houston Law Center in 1993. With quarter century experience prosecuting lawsuits, Andrew Sher has distinguished himself as an elite trial lawyer with exceptional experience and capabilities. Andrew Sher was rated “AV Preeminent” demonstrating the highest level of ethical standards and legal ability through Martindale-Hubbell® Peer Review Ratings™ — and he has the results to back it up. Andrew has secured substantial multi-million dollar recoveries while fighting for victims injured or killed by oil field accidents, 18-Wheeler truck collisions, car / automobile accidents, explosions and flash fires, and dangerous products. Andrew has also made numerous impressive recoveries for landowners from industry giants who negligently contaminated or polluted their properties and neighborhoods.

The Texas Bar Foundation Board of Trustees elected Sher to serve as a Life Fellow to the Texas Bar Foundation “in recognition of service and devotion to the highest traditions of the Bar.” Sher has regularly been selected for inclusion as a Super Lawyer by Texas Monthly (2005-2010, 2012-2020), Million and Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum, National Association of Distinguished Counsel, Best Law Firms in Texas, Best Lawyers in America, Best of the Best Attorneys Top 10 Personal Injury Attorney 2020, AVVO 10.0 and as one of Houston's Top Lawyers by H-Texas Magazine. Although his law firm is located in Houston, Sher’s practice has taken him to jurisdictions all over Texas and nationwide across the United States.

Sher spent ten years actively litigating environmental, toxic exposure and personal injury cases with a nationally recognized litigation firm before founding his law firm. Sher has extensive experience prosecuting a wide variety of lawsuits arising from environmental and natural resource damages (such as toxic water pollution), insurance bad faith, complex commercial and IP disputes and catastrophic personal injury matters on behalf of individuals, public and private companies as well as governmental entities. Sher has represented land and mineral owners, including ranchers, farmers, developers, states, cities and Indian tribes. His clients cumulatively own more than a million acres across Texas and the continental United States.

"We are very selective about our cases, which means more personal service and better results for you."

Over 25 Years Protecting People, Families & Our Environment !

We represents landowners, who together own more than a million acres of property in Texas and New Mexico, providing expertise for damage claims for negligence in oil and gas operations, transportation, hazardous substances, and groundwater and soil contamination.

When people have been injured by the wrongful conduct of others, the law holds responsible parties legally liable for damages.

We represent people who have been seriously injured and families suffering from the wrongful death of a loved one killed by the negligent, reckless or intentional conduct of others. Our experience and expertise can represent a major advantage for those seriously injured.

Practice Areas

Other 15%

15%

Brain Injury 5%

Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) can result from truck and auto collisions which manifest by a wide variety symptoms.

Business 5%

Car Accident 5%

Defective and Dangerous Products 5%

Products must comply with the ABS's of design. A) First, a product must be designed to be safe; B) Second, when product design insufficient, then product must guard against foreseeable danger; and C) Third, product must provide Safety Warnings.

Environmental and Natural Resources 5%

Surface and subsurface soil and water pollution can diminish property values and result in toxic exposure which cause personal injuries.

Insurance 5%

Bad Faith Claim Denial following catastrophic events including fires, windstorms or hail.

Intellectual Property 5%

Life Insurance 5%

Litigation 5%

Entire Practice involves litigation - prosecuting lawsuits on behalf of injured persons.

Motorcycle Accident 5%

Patent Infringement 5%

Personal Injury 5%

Real Estate 5%

Slip and Fall Accident 5%

Premises liability from dangerous conditions created by the owner or occupant.

Transportation 5%

Trucking Accident 5%

Wrongful Death 5%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Contingency

33%-45%

Awards

Licenses

Licensed in Colorado for 30 years

State: Colorado

Acquired: 1995

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in Texas for 31 years

State: Texas

Acquired: 1994

Eligible to Practice in Texas

No misconduct found

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Location

THE SHER LAW FIRM, P.L.L.C

(713) 626-2101

Fax

3131 Eastside Street, Suite 440, Houston, TX, 77098-1864

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THE SHER LAW FIRM PLLC

(713) 626-2101

Fax

Campbell Centre II, 8150 N. Central Expressway, Suite 775, Dallas, TX, 75206

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Andrew Sher's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

5 Client Reviews

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Posted by Kathleen | January 05, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Personal Injury

Personal Injury Case

Mr. Sher represented me in a personal injury case. I suffer from several, chronic health conditions due to negligence. Mr. Sher was extremely knowledgeable regarding the law. He is a hardworking and ethical attorney. Mr. Sher always kept me informed throughout my case, regarding what to expect and ma...de himself available to answer any questions and/or concerns that I had. He worked tirelessly to secure a successful outcome for me. I will definitely recommend Mr. Sher to family members or friends who are in need of an attorney in the future.

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Posted by Marissa zamora | May 17, 2020 | Hired Attorney

Mi héroe

El mejor abogado y el único abogado que yo necesite en mis días de angustia gracias Andrew Sher por ser una persona profesional y sobre todo con un corazón de oro . Yo recomiendo a Andrew como un excelente abogado de la justicia y por tal cual para mi fue mi héroe .

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Andrew Sher's Lawyer Endorsements

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Jory Lange

Environmental and natural resources lawyer | Apr 16

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Andrew Sher has done it all. From truck wrecks to burn injuries to defective products, Andrew has successfully prosecuted all kinds of catastrophic injury cases. Andrew draws on his more than two decades of experience to deliver exceptional results for his clients. But most of all, Andrew cares about his clients. From the smallest case to the biggest case, every one of Andrew’s clients receive his personal attention."

Paul Wright

Environmental and natural resources lawyer | Oct 08

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer."

Patrick Wright

Personal injury lawyer | Sep 12

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Andrew is a great personal injury trial lawyer. I have worked with him on numerous cases and highly endorse him."

Joel Cohen

Environmental and natural resources lawyer | Feb 21

Relationship: Friend

"Andrew is extremely bright, friendly, and hard working. He comes from a good family, and demonstrates those family values on a daily basis. He has a great reputation in the legal community--especially with respect to environmental law issues. I endorse this lawyer."

Paul Bohannon

Litigation lawyer | May 10

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Trustworthy adversary. Knowledgeable, good judgment."

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Joel Cohen

Employment and labor lawyer

Experience

Rating: 10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2025

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2024

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2023

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2022

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2021

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2020

Best Lawyers in America, Best Lawyers in America

2020

Best Lawyers in Texas, Best Lawyers

2020

Member, National Association of Distinguished Counsel

2020