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 in 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 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/
- South Texas College of Law
- J.D. (1987) | Law
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- Honors: Magna Cum Laude
- Activities: South Texas Law Review; Board of Advocates; National Mock Trial Team
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- Fulbright & Jaworski
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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, Podcast
- Bad Law Worse Facts
- 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
- Trial Lawyer University
- 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
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- Top 100 of Texas: Texas Super Lawyers/Texas Monthly
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- Award given 2007-2021
- Top 100 of Houston: Texas Super Lawyers List
- Texas Super Lawyers List
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- Top 100 Trial Lawyers
- The National Trial Lawyers
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- Houston’s Top Lawyers – Personal Injury
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- Texas Super Lawyer
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- South Texas College of Law Houston
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- Free Consultation
- Contingent Fees
- 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
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- Q. VA FTCA Over Two Years Old
- A: If you are an adult, it is difficult to pursue a medical malpractice claim against the VA that is over two years old. There are some very, very limited exceptions. But for the most part, you cannot win the case based on time issues.
- Q. Is there a class action suit against J&J’s hair products been using them and my hair keeps falling out
- A: There are commonly class actions on products that cause injury. If you can identify the specific product, then a search can be done. You might also do a Google search on the product itself.
- Q. using the damage remedy plus coconut miracle oil by OGX and have been having an irritated scalp as well as hair thinning
- 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.
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