Recoveries

Video Coverage of Joe Stephens cases

Joe Stephens argues a case before the Texas Supreme Court

Clara Harris to pay $3.75 million

In-laws sue Clara Harris over Son’s Death

Quarry Market Mall Murder Case

Homosexual Love Triangle

Newspaper and Journal Coverage of Joe Stephens cases

Gutierrez v. Trammell Crow – Shopping malls negligence causes death of patron.
Television News Coverage | Newspaper Article | Jury Report Analysis

Hodgson v. Swaim – Lawyer murders roommate. Jury stops him from collecting life insurance.
Television News Coverage | Newspaper Article | Jury Report Analysis

Jones v. Elwood – Negligent manufacturer causes catastrophic injury to worker.

Jury Report Analysis

Ottison v. Hebert – Negligent motorist paralyzes bicyclist.
Jury Report Analysis

Villegas v. Nationwide Ins. Co. – Insurance company unfairly refuses to pay injured family.
Jury Report Analysis

Huff v. Weiner’s Stores, Inc. – Negligent trucker kills dad and son.
Jury Report Analysis

Wilson v. Bishop Energy – Negligent trucker kills four year old.
Jury Report Analysis

Finke v. Continental Equipment Mfg. Company – Defective machinery crushes employee’s hand.
Jury Report Anaysis

Reported Appellate Cases:

  • Trammell Crow Central Texas  v. Gutierrez, 220 S.W. 3d 33 (Tex. App. – San Antonio 2006, writ granted);
  • Ellwood Texas Forge Corporation v. Jones,214 S.W.3d 693 (Tex. App. Hous. [14th Dist.] 2007, writ denied)
  • Wharton County v. Genzer, Cause No. 13-06-00078-CV (Tex. App. Corpus Christi, decision pending)
  • Villegas v. Nationwide Mut. Ins. Co., 10 S.W.3d 380 (Tex.App.-Austin 1999, writ denied)
  • Peek v. Equipment Services, Inc., 906 S.W.2d 529 (Tex.App.-San Antonio 1995, writ denied)
  • Klekar v. Southern Pacific Transp. Co., 874 S.W.2d 818 (Tex.App.-Hous. [1 Dist.] 1994, writ denied)
  • Peek v. DeBerry (II), 871 S.W.2d 520 (Tex.App.-San Antonio, 1994, no writ)
  • Peek v. DeBerry (I), 819 S.W.2d 217 (Tex.App.-San Antonio, 1991, writ denied)
  • Peek v. Equipment Service Co. of San Antonio, 779 S.W.2d 802 (Tex. 1989)
  • City of Houston v. Aber, 770 S.W.2d 89 (Tex.App.-Hous. [14 Dist.] 1989)
  • Peek v. Oshman’s Sporting Goods, Inc., 768 S.W.2d 841 (Tex.App.-San Antonio 1989)

** A case’s value, if any, depends on the facts. These are cases involving catastrophic loss and awards shown are before 40% fees and expenses which are deducted from client’s share. Verdicts may be appealed, including those shown here which may result in reversal of verdict.”

Joe Wrote the Book!

Actually, Joe has written three books: “A Survivor’s Legal Guide,” “The Texas Accident Bible” and “Hiring the Right Injury Lawyer.”  A founding principle of The Stephens Law Firm is that anyone dealing with a personal injury or wrongful death case deserves access to high-quality legal advice. Joe has made these books available for free to the public, either via the website or by calling our office.

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SELECTED AS SUPER LAWYER 2008-2011
Joe Stephens was selected from a statewide list of lawyers as a Texas SuperLawyer for 2008-2011 which is published by Texas Monthly magazine. In 2011, he was invited to serve on the Blue Ribbon Panel that reviews whether other lawyers qualify

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Selected as OUTSTANDING YOUNG
TRIAL LAWYER in America

In 1999, Joe Stephens was selected as the Most Outstanding Young Trial Lawyer in America by AAJ, which is America's largest lawyer organization.

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DOUBLE BOARD CERTIFIED
Less than one percent of Texas lawyers have one board certification. Joe has TWO. One is a National Board Certification showing his competence to try civil lawsuits before juries, the other shows special competence in Personal Injury Law

Houston, Texas personal injury law firm, The Stephens Law Firm serves clients across Texas. We give you straight facts about your legal options. We have handled cases from Austin to Houston, San Antonio to Dallas, and everywhere in between, including: Katy, Beaumont, Richmond, Rosenberg, Wharton, Corpus-Christi, Waller, Brownsville, and McAllen. We handle cases in Harris County, Ft Bend County, Nueces County, Wharton County, Bexar County, Liberty County, and Jefferson County.