Randy Sorrels
Past President -- State Bar of Texas
Randy Sorrels holds the unique distinction of being the only Texas Board Certified Plaintiffs’ Lawyer ever to have been both elected to serve as President of the State Bar of Texas and selected as one of the Top 100 lawyers in the state by Texas Super Lawyers magazine. His passionate representation of clients and lawyers has garnered statewide recognition and numerous prestigious awards. In short, whether it is in the courtroom or in the boardroom, Randy has an unparalleled track record of success for his clients and the organizations he leads.
As a leader, Randy was voted by Texas lawyers to become the 2019-2020 State Bar President by the widest margin of victory in State Bar history. During his presidential service, he traveled Texas solidifying his reputation for helping not only those who hire him, but also helping fellow lawyers. His network of friends and relationships throughout the state is vast, and he is often hired by lawyers who are in need of representation. As a zealot advocate for his clients, Randy holds four Board Certifications, including Personal Injury Trial Law, Civil Trial Law and Civil Trial Advocacy from the Texas Board of Legal Specialization and the National Board of Trial Advocacy. And in a peer selection process, for the last 14 years he has been named one of the Top 100 lawyers in the state. He is sought after by the nationwide and local media for legal analysis, comment and perspective.
Randy’s success in the courtroom is also well-known throughout Texas and the nation. He has taken dozens of cases to trial, securing multi-million-dollar verdicts in personal injury cases, medical malpractice cases, plant explosion cases and business law suits. During the time of Covid, Randy and the Sorrels Law team secured one of the largest personal injury jury verdicts in the country in a high-profile case that received media attention worldwide.... Continue reading his full biography: https://www.sorrelslaw.com/team/randall-o-sorrels/
- Personal Injury
- Animal & Dog Bites, Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Construction Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Premises Liability, Truck Accidents, Wrongful Death
- Medical Malpractice
- Birth Injury, Medical Misdiagnosis, Pharmacy Errors, Surgical Errors
- Insurance Claims
- Bad Faith Insurance
- Products Liability
- Drugs & Medical Devices, Motor Vehicle Defects, Toxic Torts
- Nursing Home Abuse
- Free Consultation
- Contingent Fees
- Texas
- State Bar of Texas
- ID Number: 10000000
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- U.S. District Court for the Southern, Western & Eastern Districts of Texas
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- English
- Partner
- Sorrels Law
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- President
- State Bar of Texas
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- Managing Partner
- Abraham Watkins
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- Associate Attorney
- Fulbright & Jaworski
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- South Texas College of Law
- J.D. (1987) | Law
- magna cum laude; South Texas Law Review; Board of Advocates; National Mock Trial Team
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- Houston Christian University
- B.A. (1984) | Political Science and Communications
- magna cum laude; NCAA Academic All-American
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- 10.0 Superb Rating
- Avvo
- AV Preeminent Peer Rating
- Martindale-Hubbell
- Top 100: Houston Super Lawyers
- Texas Super Lawyers List
- Award given 2006-2023
- Top 100: Texas Super Lawyers
- Texas Super Lawyers/Texas Monthly
- Award given 2007-2023
- Top 100 Trial Lawyers
- The National Trial Lawyers
- Award given 2016-2021
- South Texas College of Law Houston
- Director
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- Texas Supreme Court Historical Society
- Member
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- Foundation of the American Board of Trial Advocates
- Member
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- American Inns of Court
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- Texas Bar Foundation
- Member
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- Activities: Chair 2014-2015; Fellows Officer 2014-2015; New Fellows Committee 2012-2013; Samuel Pessarra Outstanding Jurist Award Committee 2012-2013; Chairman – Policy Manual Committee 2012-2013; Trustee 1997-2000, 2009-2012; Chairman – Investment Committee 2010-2011;
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- Houston Bar Foundation
- Member
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- Association of Civil Trial and Appellate Specialists
- Member
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- American Bar Foundation
- Member
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- American Board of Trial Advocates
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- Texas Trial Lawyers Association
- Member
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- Activities: Director 1995-Current; Executive Committee 2012-2014; Treasurer 2012-2013; Budget Chair 2012-2013; Vice-President (Finance) 2010-2012
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- Houston Trial Lawyers Association
- Member
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- Activities: Chairman – Long Range Planning Committee 1999-2001; President 1999-2000; Chairman – CLE Committee 1993-2000; Vice-President 1997-1999; Director 1992-1997
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- American Association for Justice
- Member
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- American Bar Association
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- Houston Bar Association
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- Activities: Co-Chairman – Habitat for Humanity 2006-2007; President 2005-2006; Chairman - Audit Committee 2003-2004; Chairman - Finance Committee; First Vice President 2000-2001, 2002-2003; Co-Chair - Lawyers Against Waste Committee 2002-2003; Chairman - Judicial Polls Committee; Chairman – Membership Benefits Task Force 1998-1999; Chairman – Professionalism Committee 1998-1999
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- Houston Young Lawyers Association
- Member
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- State Bar of Texas
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- Activities: Executive Committee 2019-2021; President 2019-2020; Chairman – Administration Committee 2008-2009; Director 1994-1997, 2006-2009; Chairman – Facilities & Equipment Sub-Committee 2007-2008; Chairman – Professional Development Committee 1996-1997; Vice-Chairman – Legislative Committee 1996-1997
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- Texas Association of Civil Trial and Appellate Specialists
- President
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- Texas Access to Justice Commission
- Commissioner
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- Texas Supreme Court Historical Society
- Trustee
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- Dispute Resolution Center, Inc.
- President
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- Houston Lawyers Referral Service
- President
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- Houston Trial Lawyers Foundation
- President
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- Mediation in Texas from the Plaintiff's Perspective
- South Texas Law Review, Volume 61, Number 1
- A Guide to Applying and Calculating Proportionate Responsibility in Texas
- Texas Tech Law Review, Volume 51, Number 4
- Ethics and the Jury System
- The Advocate
- Maintaining Professionalism in Crisis Situations
- Houston Lawyer
- When Disaster Strikes
- Trial
- Jury Selection and Trial in Pandemic Times, Austin, Texas
- American Board of Trial Advocates
- Bad Law Worse Facts – Clemens vs. Concrete Cowboy, Bad Law Worse Facts Podcast
- Selecting a Jury During Covid Times, Advanced Civil Trial Seminar
- Corpus Christi Bar Association
- Clemens vs. Concrete Cowboy -- $3.24 Million Verdict, Trial Lawyer University, Virtual
- Masked Justice: Part 4, Podcast
- Trial Lawyer Nation
- Civil Practice Advocacy
- National Board of Trial Advocacy
- Civil Trial Law
- National Board of Trial Advocacy
- Personal Injury Trial Law
- Texas Board of Legal Specialization
- Civil Trial Law
- Texas Board of Legal Specialization
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- A: You may have a product liability claim if you can prove the damages you suffered are related to the product. You should also contact the FDA about your complaints.
