Known as Space City for its central role in the nation's space program, Houston is also the energy capital of Texas. It is the state's largest city and the state's leading commercial, financial and industrial center. In 1997, Wilson Elser established its Houston office in order to service client needs in this important legal market, as well as the entire Texas Gulf Coast and South Texas region.
The attorneys in our Houston office are seasoned litigators who handle all facets of civil litigation, including general liability defense, product liability defense, professional liability defense, environmental and toxic tort as well as commercial litigation. They also have experience in the areas of insurance coverage and labor and employment law. Lawyers in this office are experienced in representing plans, employers, insurers, fiduciaries, and third-party administrators in claims brought under Life, Health, Disability and ERISA. Our Houston attorneys have handled cases in venues throughout the state, bringing a wealth of local knowledge to complement their legal experience.
In the area of general liability, our Houston office has experience defending all types of personal injury cases, from premises security cases to bodily injury and death cases. Our attorneys are assisted by a highly capable staff that is experienced in the review of medical records and other methods of case investigation and discovery.
In the area of product liability, attorneys in the Houston office have experience defending manufacturers of a variety of products, including industrial machinery and equipment, cranes and construction equipment, automotive components, consumer electronics and many other types of industrial and consumer products. Our knowledge in this area is supplemented by the firm's national experience in all facets of product liability.
Our Houston attorneys also have experience in defending professional liability matters. This includes the defense of attorneys, doctors, insurance agents/brokers, securities brokers, real estate agents and other types of professionals against claims of malpractice and professional negligence in civil lawsuits and professional disciplinary proceedings.
In the area of commercial litigation, our Houston attorneys have handled cases involving breach of contract, tortious interference and trade secrets disputes, with amounts in controversy ranging from the hundreds of thousands to millions of dollars. Our attorneys have tried commercial cases before juries as well as arbitration panels.
Our Houston office also has experience in the area of insurance coverage. Our insurance coverage practice includes the review and interpretation of insurance policies, rendering coverage opinions and issuing coverage letters. We also have experience defending insurers in bad faith coverage litigation and representing insurers in settlement conferences and mediation.
Our labor and employment practice includes the defense of employers in cases brought under federal employment and anti-discrimination laws, such as the Americans with Disabilities Act and Family and Medical Leave Act, and their state law counterparts. Our Houston office also has experience counseling employers with respect to employment and personnel issues, such as hiring and firing, harassment investigations, trade secrets protection, as well as preparation and application of employment policies, including training seminars.