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About Michael
Biography
From the outset of his legal career, Chad has been a trial lawyer. After spending his first year of practice with a well-known defense firm in Houston, Chad joined a distinguished law firm that was founded in Texas in 1935. Made a partner of this firm in 2008, Chad handled his clients’ legal matters with proficiency and integrity.
Chad has represented Fortune 500 and Fortune 50 companies, while at the same time handling matters for individuals and small businesses. Through The Gerke Law Firm, Chad is committed to providing Texas residents with the best legal services available.
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Chat withLicenses
Licensed in Texas for 25 years
State: Texas
Acquired: 2000
No misconduct found
Location
The Gerke Law Firm, PLLC - Brenham Office
2000 South Market St., Suite 300, Brenham, TX, 77833
The Gerke Law Firm, PLLC - Fort Bend County Office
5777 Sienna Parkway, Suite 400, Missouri City, TX, 77459
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Michael Chad Gerke's Reviews
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Posted by Michael | December 12, 2017 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Great injury lawyer
Represented me in a personal injury case. Filed suit. Got a good settlement from insurance company.
Posted by Clients - Couple | November 16, 2012
Excellent Attorney
Chad prepared our Wills and Powers of Attorney. He explained everything in simple terms and made the process go smoothly. A very nice gentleman.
Michael Chad Gerke's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse this lawyer."
"I would recommend Mr. Gerke to anyone looking for a solid personal injury lawyer. I have known him since law school and he is a tireless worker who is committed to winning."
"I have known Chad for over 15 years and have found him to be an honest man and an excellent attorney that fights zealously for his clients, leaving no stone unturned. Chad Gerke is on the short list of attorneys that I would call if I needed representation. I give him my full endorsement."
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Experience
Honors
2014
AV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2014
Top Lawyers, Houstonia Magazine
2013
Superb Rating, Avvo
2013
Member, College of the State Bar of Texas
2013
AV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2013
Top Lawyers, Houstonia Magazine
2012
Superb Rating, Avvo
2012
Member, College of the State Bar of Texas
2011
Superlawyer - Rising Star, Texas Monthly Magazine
2011
Member, College of the State Bar of Texas
2010
Rising Star, Texas Monthly Magazine
2009
Rising Star, Texas Monthly Magazine
Work Experience
2012 - Present
Founder, The Gerke Law Firm, PLLC
2001 - 2012
Partner, Strong, Pipkin, Bissell & Ledyard
2000 - 2001
Associate, Tucker, Hendryx, Taunton, Snyder & Slade
Associations
2012 - Present
Houston Trial Lawyers AssociationMember
2012 - Present
Texas Trial Lawyers AssociationMember
2012 - Present
Fort Bend County Chamber of Commerce
2012 - Present
Washington County Bar AssociationMember
2012 - Present
Fort Bend County Bar AssociationMember
2008 - Present
Fort Bend Lawyers Care Org.Member
2002 - Present
United States District Court for the Eastern District of TexasMember
2001 - Present
United States District Court for the Southern District of Texas
2000 - Present
State Bar of Texas
Houston Young Lawyers Association
Member
Defense Research Institute
Member
Texas Association of Defense Counsel
Member
Houston Bar Association
Member
2014 - 2015
Houston Trial Lawyers AssociationDirector
2013 - 2013
Washington County Bar AssociationPresident
2013 - 2014
Fort Bend County Leadership ForumMember
2012 - 2013
Leadership Washington County
2005 - 2012
Houston Bar Association, Speakers' BurerauMember
2002 - 2007
Young Lawyer Committee - TADCOfficer
Education
2000
South Texas College of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1997
Texas A&M University
1996
Texas A&M University
Double BS - Bachelor of Science
Speaking Engagements
2013
State Bar of Texas, Annual Meeting
Use of Social Media in Litigation (and Evidentiary Issues)
2013
Moderator of Judicial Panel
Washington County Courthouse - Do's & Don'ts
2013
Meeting
Estate Planning 101 - Wills, Trusts & Probate
2013
Federal Law Conference
"Social Media and the Internet: How to Use in Your Litigation Practice"
2012
Texas Association of Defense Counsel Trial Academy
Co-Chair of Trial Academy
2011
Soaking Up Some CLE
"How to Get Social Media Information Into Evidence or How to Authenticate a Tweet,”
2011
CLE
Social Media and the Law
2010
Federal Bar Association, Southern District of Texas and Hidalgo County Bar Association
"Social Networking Sites: What You Don't Know Might Hurt You…Or Maybe Just Not Help You,"
2007
TADC Fall Meeting
"Head 'em Off at the Pass: What to do When OSHA Comes Callin' - OSHA Jobsite Investigations”
N/A
Speaker's Bureau
Jury Service
Publications
2012
State Bar of Texas
Update on Getting Social Media Info into Evidence with Ethical Considerations
2012
Washington County Chamber of Commerce
Knock, Knock ... It's OSHA ... What to expect in an OSHA Investigation
2010
Texas Association of Defense Counsel
"Social Media and The Internet:Friend or Foe?"
2004
Texas Association of Defense Counsel
The New Texas Offer of Settlement vs. The Federal Offer of Judgement
2002
Texas Association of Defense Counsel
The Joint Defense ... or How to Keep all of the Defendants from Shooting One Another
Languages
Spanish