HOUSTON, TX, September 24, 2012 (Press-News.org) Super Lawyers has consistently recognized Abraham, Watkins, Nichols, Sorrels, Agosto & Friend as having some of the top lawyers in Texas. This year, seven of the firm's 10 attorneys have been recognized for excellence in the practice of law in Texas.
Once again, firm partners Randall Sorrels, Nick Nichols and Benny Agosto Jr. were named Texas Super Lawyers in 2012, establishing themselves in the top 5 percent of attorneys in the state. This year, a fourth firm attorney, Clyde (Jay) Jackson III, was also recognized by his peers for his achievements in personal injury law and named a Texas Super Lawyer for the first time.
Over the years, all four attorneys have distinguished themselves among practicing attorneys in Texas for their dedication to the community and the legal profession. Listed as one of the Top 100 Lawyers in Texas Monthly for the past six years, firm partner Randy Sorrels is a Past President of the Houston Bar Association. Partner Nick Nichols, named a Super Lawyer for the past 10 years, was honored by the Association of Rice University Alumni with the Distinguished Alumni Award for his commitment and service to the university. First named a Super Lawyer in 2004, firm partner Benny Agosto Jr. was also recognized by the State Bar of Texas when he was presented the Certificate of Merit Award, and he recently concluded serving as president of the Hispanic National Bar Association for 2011-2012. Attorney Jay Jackson was recognized earlier this year for his volunteer work with the Texas Bar CLE and received the "Standing Ovation" award.
Three of the firm's attorneys were also named Texas Rising Stars. Partners Daniel Horowitz and Muhammad Aziz have been recognized as up-and-coming Texas attorneys under the age of 40 for the past five years, as has attorney Brant Stogner for the past two years.
The attorneys at Abraham, Watkins, Nichols, Sorrels, Agosto & Friend protect the rights of catastrophically injured people and represent families whose loved ones were killed by the negligence of others. Founded in 1951, the firm has built a reputation as one of the oldest and most well-respected firms in Houston, Texas. Through the years, the firms 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 any of the personal injury attorneys at Abraham, Watkins, Nichols, Sorrels, Agosto & Friend, visit the firm's website at www.abrahamwatkins.com or call 713-587-9668.
Each year, Super Lawyers, a service of Thomson Reuters' Legal division, creates a list of lawyers widely recognized by their peers for meeting ethical standards and demonstrating high degrees of achievement in their field. The list serves as a credible, comprehensive resource of attorney listings for consumers to use in their search for legal representation. Only 5 percent of lawyers in each state are named Super Lawyers and less than 2.5 percent in each state are named Rising Stars. For more information, visit www.superlawyers.com.
Personal Injury Attorneys at Abraham, Watkins, Nichols, Sorrels, Agosto & Friend in Houston Named 2012 Texas Super Lawyers and Texas Rising Stars
Super Lawyers has recognized seven attorneys at Houston's Abraham Watkins for their excellence in the practice of law in Texas.
2012-09-24
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[Press-News.org] Personal Injury Attorneys at Abraham, Watkins, Nichols, Sorrels, Agosto & Friend in Houston Named 2012 Texas Super Lawyers and Texas Rising StarsSuper Lawyers has recognized seven attorneys at Houston's Abraham Watkins for their excellence in the practice of law in Texas.