HOUSTON, TX, April 22, 2013 (Press-News.org) A member of the South Texas College of Law graduating class of 1987, Texas attorney Randy Sorrels was recently honored at the school's 2013 Awards Gala. Sorrels was presented with the Dean's Award for his continued commitment to excellence in the practice of law and contributions to the long term success of the South Texas College of Law.
Randy Sorrels is the managing partner at the Houston personal injury law firm of Abraham, Watkins, Nichols, Sorrels, Agosto & Friend. He is board-certified in both Personal Injury Law and Civil Trial Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization. He was named the 2013 Houston Lawyer of the Year in Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs by Best Lawyers in America and has been recognized as one of the Top 100 Lawyers in Texas consistently for six years.
Mr. Sorrels has established himself as a leader within the Houston legal community. He has served as President of the Houston Bar Association, the Houston Trial Lawyers Association, and the Houston Trial Lawyers Foundation. He also served as a Commissioner for the Texas Access to Justice Commission. Under his leadership, Abraham Watkins was the first firm to become a Houston Bar Association Equal Access to Justice Champion.
Sorrels' dedication to providing quality legal representation to Texans extends beyond his own practice and is evidenced by his contributions to the South Texas College of Law legal clinics. Now named The Randall O. Sorrels Legal Clinics, the clinics focus on providing exceptional training to aspiring lawyers as well as providing much-needed legal services to those who may not otherwise have access to necessary legal protection and representation. Mr. Sorrels also serves as a member of the Board of Directors of the South Texas College of Law.
Founded in 1951, the firm is known as the oldest and one of the most well-respected plaintiff law firms in Houston, Texas. Lawyers at the firm have helped thousands of injured clients in cases involving motor vehicle and trucking accidents, workplace injuries, defective products, medical malpractice, plane crashes, oil and gas explosions, and other personal injury accidents.
To contact Randall Sorrels or any of the personal injury attorneys at Abraham, Watkins, Nichols, Sorrels, Agosto & Friend, call 713-587-9668 or visit us online at www.abrahamwatkins.com.
Houston Attorney Randy Sorrels, Managing Partner Of Houston Law Firm Abraham, Watkins, Nichols, Sorrels, Agosto & Friend Was Recently Presented With The South Texas College Of Law's Dean's Medal
South Texas College of Law Alumnus Randy Sorrels received the Dean's Medal at the Houston law school's 2013 Awards Gala.
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[Press-News.org] Houston Attorney Randy Sorrels, Managing Partner Of Houston Law Firm Abraham, Watkins, Nichols, Sorrels, Agosto & Friend Was Recently Presented With The South Texas College Of Law's Dean's MedalSouth Texas College of Law Alumnus Randy Sorrels received the Dean's Medal at the Houston law school's 2013 Awards Gala.