$ 275-325 per hour
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Samuel Vance Houston III
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About Samuel
Biography
Sam began his legal career as a briefing attorney on the Fourteenth Court of Appeals in Houston, Texas. Since then, Sam has worked in the appellate sections of prominent San Antonio law firms managing appeals and assisting trial lawyers with law-intensive matters across a broad spectrum of substantive legal areas. Sam is Board Certified in Civil Appellate Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization.
Practice Areas
2
Practice Areas
Appeals
50%
22 years
Litigation
50%
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
Awards
Licenses
Licensed in New Mexico for 21 years
State: New Mexico
Acquired: 2004
No misconduct found
Licensed in Texas for 22 years
State: Texas
Acquired: 2003
No misconduct found
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Experience
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
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2019
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2018
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2017
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2016
Texas Super Lawyer, Thomson West Publishing
2016
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2015
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2014
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2014
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2013
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2013
Joseph M. Pritchard Outstanding Director Award, Texas Young Lawyers Association
2012
President's Award of Merit, Texas Young Lawyers Association
2012
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2011
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2008
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
N/A
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
Work Experience
2013 - Present
Shareholder, Houston Dunn, PLLC
1900 - Present
Associate, Ford Murray, PLLC
1900 - Present
Principal, Houston Dunn, PLLC
2007 - 2013
Associate, The Ford Firm
2004 - 2007
Associate, Ball & Weed, A Professional Corporation
2003 - 2004
Briefing Attorney, Fourteenth Court Of Appeals
Associations
2016 - 2017
Texas Young Lawyers AssociationPresident
2013 - 2016
State Bar of Texas Appellate Practice SectionCouncil Member
2009 - 2011
San Antonio Bar Association Appellate Practice SectionChair
Sample of Legal Cases
Grohman v. Kahlig, 318 S.W.3d 882 (Tex. 2010) (per curiam)
Trial court judgment reversed.
Geis v. Colina Del Rio, LP, 362 S.W.3d 100 (Tex. App.—San Antonio 2011, pet. denied)
Trial court judgment affirmed.
City of Houston v. Little Nell, 424 S.W.3d 640 (Tex. App.—Houston [14th Dist.] 2014, pet. denied)
Trial court order affirmed
In re Puig, 351 S.W.3d 301 (Tex. 2011) (orig. proceeding) (per curiam)
Education
2003
St. Mary's University
Doctor of Jurisprudence/Juris Doctor (J.D.)
2000
New Mexico State University
BBA; BA
Speaking Engagements
2014
SAYLA Monthly Luncheon
Appellate Practice for Young Lawyers: Tips and Suggestions for Spotting Pitfalls Before the Appeal
2014
San Antonio Bar Association CLE series
How to Avoid Annoying the Appellate Lawyer: Tips and Suggestions for Spotting Pitfalls Before the Appeal
Languages
English