Houston Attorney Daniel Horowitz Presented on the Dangers of Hazing to the University of Texas' Silver Spurs

HOUSTON, TX, November 21, 2011 (Press-News.org) Attorney Daniel D. Horowitz III, a partner at Abraham, Watkins, Nichols, Sorrels, Agosto & Friend in Houston, Texas, recently spoke to students at the University of Texas (UT) on the dangers of hazing in the Greek community.

As a member of the board of directors of UT's Silver Spurs Alumni Association, Mr. Horowitz returns every semester to UT to speak with the incoming and active members of the Silver Spurs. "The purpose of the meeting is to discuss hazing, alcohol consumption, individual responsibility and accountability, as well as becoming a leader of the University," he noted.

This year, the discussion surrounding the dangers of hazing was particularly relevant -- especially in light of recent allegations against the university's local chapter of Kappa Alpha Order. The fraternity was suspended from its national organization in June after it was discovered that the local chapter was sponsoring adult entertainment shows for recruiting purposes. The university continues to investigate allegations of hazing related to these adult shows.

Named a Texas Rising Star, attorney Daniel Horowitz has been recognized as up-and-coming Texas attorney under the age of 40 since 2008. He graduated from the University of Texas with Silver Spur honors and then went on to receive his law degree from South Texas College of Law in 2002. In 2008, he became board-certified in personal injury trial law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization.

As a frequent presenter at legal workshops and seminars, his presentation to the Silver Spurs last month further illustrates his commitment to the community. Mr. Horowitz serves on the board of the Texas Association of Civil Trial and Appellate Specialists (TACTAS) and is particularly passionate about organizations that help people who might not otherwise receive justice. He has been recognized for his pro bono contributions to the Texas Trial Lawyers Association. He also serves on the board of directors for the State Bar of Texas.

For more than 60 years, the attorneys at Abraham, Watkins, Nichols, Sorrels, Agosto & Friend have protected the rights of catastrophically injured people and represented families whose loved ones were killed by the negligence of others. The firm has helped thousands of injured clients in cases involving motor vehicle and trucking accidents, workplace injuries, defective products, medical malpractice, aviation crashes and other personal injury accidents.

To contact partner Daniel Horowitz or any of the personal injury attorneys at Abraham, Watkins, Nichols, Sorrels, Agosto & Friend, visit the firm's website at www.abrahamwatkins.com or call 713-222-7211.

The Silver Spurs Alumni Association is a student service organization at the University of Texas, Austin that is responsible for the care of the school's longhorn steer mascot, BEVO. The organization also supports scholarships and participates in numerous community outreach programs. For more information about the Silver Spurs, check out the organization's website at www.utsilverspurs.com.