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R. Gary Stephens
also known as Robert Gary Stephens
About R. Gary
Biography
43 Years Martindale-Hubbell AV Rated; Board Certified in Personal Injury Trial Law
AV Rating is Highest Possible Rating in Legal Ability and Ethical Standards
Top Lawyers in Texas Highest and Ethical Standards and Professional Excellence; Who"s Who of Preeminent lawyers,
Named, TX SupLaw TX Month Mag, 2003-2013; Cert Dip (Highest) NatCollTrAdv
R. Gary Stephens
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Bd Cert Pers Inj Trial law TX Bd Leg Spec; Cert Dipl Nat Coll Tr Adv; Texas Super Lawyer in Texas Monthly Magazine, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, and 2013; Texas Trial Lawyers Association Director and Director Emeritus 1985-2007
Professional Background: B.B.A. University of Houston 1972; J. D. South Texas College of Law, 1975; Admitted to the State Bar of Texas, 1975; Admitted to practice: U.S. Supreme Court; U.S. Court of Appeals, Fiifth Cir.; U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas; U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas; U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas; U.S. District Court for the D. C. Circuit
Memberships: State Bar of Texas; State Bar of Oklahoma, Pro Hac Vice 2015--2018, 2019; Fort Bend County Bar Assoc; ATLA School, Reno 1976; AAJ, formerly A.T.L.A, Pres Cl, Lead F 2003-2008, NatFinCoun, Founding JusLComm 1995-1996, 2007-2008 & 2011-12, Nat CollTrAdv; HTLA; TTLA, (Past Dir 1982-1992); TTLA, Chmn Fund Comm, 1992-93; TTLA, ChmnPolCommicComm; CollMaster AdvBarr, SenC; HBar FoundFell; RosPoundF, Fell; ChristLegSoc (Houston Chapter); (AIEG); CivJusF; TLPJ; PubCit; Tx Watch;TLColl, Gerry Spence; DipNatInstitTrAdv; Coll SBOT; HBA, AdminJusComm2008-11; ABA ProdLiabPremLiab VCh1980-85
Primary Area(s) of Practice
Forty-three (43) years trial exp over 300 trial, 1000s cases in prod liab, wr death, int torts quad, parapl, TBI, med mal, ins bad faith, admir, comm truck acc, veh roll-over, grade crossing wrecks, libel and slander, comm lit, Burns, pipeline expl, process safety.
Teaching & Publications
Adj Prof Torts, 1980-82; Prod Liab 1981-1983 (STCL); Col SBOT 1998-2002; FacTXC TrAdv FedCivPracInst; ABA VChmn Prod Liab, Gen LiabConsLawComm (1979-1984). Author: "Products Liability, A Survey of Judicial Adoption", ABA, San Francisco, 1982; Locating the Punitive Damages Witness (ATLA, 1995).
Civil Involvement
Chmn Bd, Hobby Comm Bank (1987-1990), Fin Comm, FirstBapHou(1993-95, 1998-00), ). Apart min for FBC at Brompton (1989-91). Mayor Bill White's Mayor's Vet Task F COH 2007-08. USAF (1963-67).
Practice Areas
3
Practice Areas
Car Accident
40%
51 years | 1,000 cases
Defective and Dangerous Products
30%
51 years | 450 cases
Wrongful Death
30%
51 years | 300 cases
Fees and Rates
Cost
Contingency
33%-40%
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
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Chat withLicenses
Licensed in Texas for 50 years
State: Texas
Acquired: 1975
No misconduct found
Location
Stephens & Stephens
6310 Olde Pecan Drive, Suite 200, Richmond, TX, 77406-8668
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Posted by Sharon | September 05, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
Mrs.
Mr. Stephens is an exceptional attorney. He has represented me in 2cases. He’s personable, trustworthy, honest, and knowledgeable. Mr. Stephens takes the time to listen to his clients and makes himself available any time day or night. I would highly recommend Mr. Stephens to anyone in need of an att...
Posted by Kristal | April 17, 2018 | Lawsuits & Disputes
Client
Greetings, . Thank you for this opportunity and platform to share with Avvo how this God send man helped me during my delema with Statefarms. Gary used his years of vast knowledge and 25 yrs of kickin dragon to win justice for me and my family!!! Gary and his family are forever engraved in my hea...
R. Gary Stephens
Replied last April 17, 2018Great and lovely client. Krystal asked for very little and we were able to do so, so much to help her. My thanks to Krystal for selecting our firm.
R. Gary Stephens's Lawyer Endorsements
"I have known Gary since 1985. He helped me cut my teeth in the litigation arena. He is very knowledgeable and trial savvy. I recommend him."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"Gary is an outstanding attorney. He is ethical and professional. He is a skilled trial lawyer. I recommend and endorse Gary."
"I know Robert Gary Stephens to be an outstanding lawyer with the highest standards of ethics and honesty. You can trust him to provide the best quality of legal services and have only your best interests in mind."
"I endorse this lawyer's work.I have worked with Gary Stephens on several cases through the years. He does an excellent job and will do it right. My clients have always been extremely satisified with his work. He is one of the best in the personal injury field. I just enjoy working with him. G. Dwayne Pruitt"
Bruce Bain
Personal injury lawyer
Richard Fuqua
Bankruptcy and debt lawyer
Experience
Honors
2022
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2019
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2018
Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2012
Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers
2010
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2009
Diplomate of Trial Advocacy, National Institute of Trial Advocacy
2009
Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers
2008
Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers
2007
Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers
2006
Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers
2005
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2004
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2003
Super Laywers, Super Lawyers
Work Experience
1981 - Present
Owner, Stephens & Stephens
1975 - 1981
Attorney, Kronzer, Abraham & Watkins
Associations
2004 - Present
College of BarristersSenior Counsel
1975 - Present
State Bar of TexasMember
1975 - Present
American Trial Lawyers AssociationMember
1985 - 1998
Texas Trial Lawyers AssociationPast Director
1982 - 1992
Houston Trial Lawyers AssociationPast Director
1980 - 1983
South Texas College of LawAdjunct Professor
Sample of Legal Cases
Peterson vs. USA
Court found government liable. Government paid $9 million
Education
1975
South Texas College of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1972
University of Houston, main campus
B.B.A. - Bachelor of Business Administration
Speaking Engagements
1986
Texas A&M Maritime Academy
Admiralty law
1982
Adjunct Professor
Products Liability Law
1981
Adjunct Professor
Torts
Publications
1995
ATLA
Locating the Punitive Damages Witness
1982
American Bar Association publication
Products Liability, A Survey of Judicial Adoption
Languages
Spanish
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