#TBT to 2015 when firm attorney Lena Laurenzo was sworn in to practice law in the state of Texas. Lena choose Judge R.K. Sandill, District Judge of the 127th Court, to give her the oath. She worked as a law clerk for Judge Sandill during her last year of law school at South Texas College of Law Houston.
Abraham Watkins is a proud sponsor of the 72nd Annual Houston Bar Association Golf Tournament. All proceeds from today’s tournament will benefit the Houston Bar Foundation, the charitable arm of the Houston Bar Association.
Firm attorneys Benny Agosto Jr. and Lena Laurenzo have reached a large settlement arising out of a crash between two 18-wheelers. While the defendant driver was distracted watching vehicles on the other side of the road, he rear-ended another 18-wheeler. As a result of the crash, their client’s tractor was destroyed and his back injuries were so severe that he has since undergone two major corrective back surgeries. The lawsuit was filed in Chicago, Illinois against the out-of-state company and driver for being negligent and grossly negligent in causing this crash. The lawsuit recently settled for policy limits.
Required leak checks can mitigate the potential dangers of catastrophic accident injuries and extensive property damage.
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Checking For Leaks Vs. Risking Liability
On Wednesday, the day before the third anniversary of the October 1, 2017 mass shooting at the Route 91 Harvest Festival in Las Vegas, a Nevada judge approved a global settlement of $800 million on behalf of all of the victims affected by the shooting. We are grateful that our firm’s 1,145 clients, led by firm attorneys Mo Aziz and Michelle Ciolek Rice, are closer to final resolution of this landmark litigation.
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Court Approves $800 Million Las Vegas Shooting Settlement
#TBT to 2010 when firm attorney Ciro Samperi graduated cum laude from South Texas College of Law Houston. During law school, Ciro was an elected member of the school’s nationally ranked advocacy program and a member of the South Texas Law Review.
This week, Law360 featured a case recently filed by firm attorneys Mo Aziz and Lena Laurenzo against Chevron and other related parties. While clearing land in Midland, Texas on September 24, 2020, their client sustained injuries after falling 15 to 20 feet into a concealed sinkhole that was surrounded by an unmarked Chevron well. The incident highlights the hazards of abandoned and improperly plugged wells.
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Man Who Fell Into Chevron's Unmarked Well Wants $1M - Law360
An employer may be responsible for a worker's cancer diagnosis.
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Can Going To Work Raise Health Concerns?
Congratulations to firm partners Randy Sorrels, Benny Agosto Jr., Mo Aziz, and Brant J. Stogner for being named to the Top 100: Houston Super Lawyers list and Texas Super Lawyers list for 2020. The firm is also proud to note that Randy, Mo, and Brant were selected to the Top 100: Texas Super Lawyers list for 2020. Further adding to this recognition, Abraham Watkins has the most attorneys selected to the Top 100: Texas Super Lawyers and Top 100: Houston Super Lawyers lists than any other personal injury firm in Texas.
Firm Partner Benny Agosto Jr. served as the Guest Speaker during Hispanic Heritage Night yesterday evening, which was hosted by the Hispanic Law Students Association at South Texas College of Law Houston. Benny shared his story with students via Zoom and spoke about how important his Hispanic identity has been to him throughout his life.
Some products may not belong in the home.
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How Can Parents Keep Their Babies Safe?
Employers can implement these 5 safety measures to reduce fire risk around flammable materials.
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Fire Prevention Despite Explosive Potential
#TBT to 2006 when firm attorney Jennifer O'Brien Stogner was hooded at law school graduation by her dad, Michael O’Brien, STCL Class of 1974. Prior to attending law school at South Texas College of Law Houston, Jennifer worked as a legal secretary for her dad for two years because her dad wanted to make sure she knew “what she was getting into” before heading to law school. She ultimately decided to attend South Texas to continue her father’s legacy and with the hopes of participating in the school’s advocacy program. She graduated in 2006 as a member of the Order of the Barristers and received the Dean’s Outstanding Student Advocate Award for 2006. She was an advocate on the ATLA National Championship Mock Trial team, also in 2006. During law school, Jennifer participated in 11 traveling moot court and mock trial teams, winning numerous individual speaker awards as well as a national title. This month, Jennifer celebrates her 14th year of practice and her dad’s 46th year!
Manufacturing defects may contribute more to motor vehicle accidents than driver negligence.
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Is There A VIN-Crash Connection?
In honor of Veterans Day, our firm would like to thank all of the brave men and women who have served our country. We are forever grateful for your sacrifice and service to our great nation. Today and every day, we thank you, honor you, and salute you.
Congratulations to Firm Partner Benny Agosto Jr. for being named to the Top 100: Houston Super Lawyers list and the Texas Super Lawyers list for 2020! This marks Benny’s 16th year to be recognized on the Texas Super Lawyers list and his fourth year to be recognized on the Top 100: Houston Super Lawyers list.
Following the selection process that considers nominations, independent research based on peer recognition and professional achievement, and peer evaluation by practice area, only the top five percent of attorneys practicing in Texas are selected to the annual Super Lawyers list. Attorneys who earn the most points during the patented multiphase selection process are recognized on the Top 100 lists.
https://www.abrahamwatkins.com/Firm-News/Benny-Agosto-Jr-Recognized-as-Top-Attorney-in-Houston.shtml
Check out the Abraham Watkins current newsletter below! In this Issue, you will find the following:
● $4 Million Jury Verdict Awarded in Products Liability Case
● Firm Partners Recognized as Top Attorneys in Texas and Houston
● $800 Million Global Settlement Approved by Judge for Victims of 2017 Las Vegas Shooting
● Family of 18-Wheeler Driver Killed in Fire Files Suit
● Hurricane Harvey Related Flood Litigation
● Attorney Recognition by Best Lawyers in America
● Fraud and Breach of Contract Lawsuit Over $1,850,000 of Personal Protection Devices during COVID-19 Pandemic
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Truckers have a restricted view of the vehicles around them, but there should be accountability for the accident injuries they cause.
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What Makes Semis So Dangerous?
Congratulations to the five attorneys from our firm, Benny Agosto Jr., Mo Aziz, Brant J. Stogner, Imrana Chowdhry Manzanares, and Lena Laurenzo, who were recognized on the Houstonia Magazine's Top Lawyers 2020 list! Selection to this annual list is based on surveys completed by Houston attorneys who cast their votes for top lawyers in Houston.
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As Abraham Watkins enters its 70th anniversary year, it is also celebrating a new firm name! On January 1, 2021, our firm became Abraham, Watkins, Nichols, Agosto, Aziz & Stogner. Since 1951, the firm name has evolved a number of times to recognize the achievements and significant leadership roles of current firm partners. This year, the Partners of Abraham Watkins, Benny Agosto Jr., Mo Aziz, and Brant J. Stogner, are also celebrating changes in the firm’s management to reflect the growth and success of the firm. Benny Agosto, Jr., who has been a trial lawyer at Abraham Watkins for the last 22 years, now serves as the firm’s Managing Partner. Michelle Ciolek Rice, a Senior Associate and trial lawyer at Abraham Watkins, will be serving as a member of the firm’s Management Committee and will be the first female attorney added to the management team. Congratulations Benny and Michelle!
https://www.abrahamwatkins.com/firm-news/abraham-watkins-the-oldest-personal-injury-firm-in-texas-changes-its-name/
Drowsy motorists should be held accountable for the accident injuries they cause.
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How Dangerous Is Driving Tired?
Over the last year, firm attorneys Mo Aziz and Karl Long have worked with a team of investigators to determine the cause of the Watson Grinding & Manufacturing explosion and to identify all responsible parties. Mo and Karl represent the family of Frank Flores, a husband and father, who was killed in the January 24, 2020 explosion in northwest Houston.
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'They want to forget it if they can': One year later, Watson explosion recovery drags on for some
Yesterday, Firm Partner Benny Agosto Jr. was interviewed by Telemundo Houston regarding the litigation status of the Watson Grinding & Manufacturing explosion lawsuit one year later. Partners Benny Agosto, Jr. and Mo Aziz represent 70 clients, including injured individuals, homeowners, and the family of Frank Flores who was killed in the explosion.
https://www.telemundohouston.com/noticias/local/despues-de-un-ano-de-la-explosion-asi-lucen-los-vecindarios-afectados-por-el-estallido-en-la-watson-manufacturing-al-noroeste-de-houston/2152948/
