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Randy Sorrels
Biography
Randy Sorrels holds the unique distinction of being the only Texas board certified plaintiffs’ lawyer ever to have been both elected to serve as President of the State Bar of Texas and selected as one of the Top 100 lawyers in the state by Texas Super Lawyers magazine. His passionate representation of clients and lawyers has garnered statewide recognition and numerous prestigious awards. In short, whether it is in the courtroom or in the boardroom, Randy has an unparalleled track record of success for his clients and the organizations he leads.
As a leader, Randy was voted by Texas lawyers to become the 2019-2020 State Bar President by the widest margin of victory in State Bar history. During his presidential service, he traveled Texas solidifying his reputation for helping not only those who hire him, but also helping fellow lawyers. His network of friends and relationships throughout the state is vast, and he is often hired by lawyers who are in need of representation. As a zealot advocate for his clients, Randy holds four board certifications including in Personal Injury Trial Law, Civil Trial Law and Civil Trial Advocacy from the Texas Board of Legal Specialization and the National Board of Trial Advocacy. And in a peer selection process, for the last 14 years he has been named one of the Top 100 lawyers in the state. He is sought after by the nationwide and local media for legal analysis, comment and perspective.
Randy’s success in the courtroom is also well-known throughout Texas and nation. He has taken dozens of cases to trial, securing multi-million-dollar verdicts in personal injury cases, medical malpractice cases, plant explosion cases and business law suits. During the time of Covid, Randy and the Sorrels Law team secured one of the largest personal injury jury verdicts in the country in a high-profile case that received media attention worldwide.... Continue reading his full biography: https://www.sorrelslaw.com/team/randall-o-sorrels/
Practice Areas
Personal Injury
Animal & Dog Bites, Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Construction Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Premises Liability, Truck Accidents, Wrongful Death
Medical Malpractice
Birth Injury, Medical Misdiagnosis, Pharmacy Errors, Surgical Errors
Insurance Claims
Bad Faith Insurance
Products Liability
Drugs & Medical Devices, Motor Vehicle Defects, Toxic Torts
Nursing Home Abuse
Fees
- Free Consultation
- Contingent Fees
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
Languages
Professional Experience
Associate Attorney Fulbright & Jaworski
Year: 1987 - 1990
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President State Bar of Texas
Year: 2019 - 2020
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Partner Sorrels Law
Year: 2021 - Current
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Managing Partner Abraham Watkins
Year: 1990 - 2020
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Professional Associations
Texas Access to Justice Commission Commissioner (2009 - 2012)
Fellows of the Texas Bar Foundation Chairman – Investment Committee (2010 - 2011)
State Bar of Texas Chairman – Administration Committee (2008 - 2009)
State Bar of Texas Director (2006 - 2009)
State Bar of Texas Chairman – Facilities & Equipment Sub-Committee (2007 - 2008)
Houston Bar Association Co-Chairman – Habitat for Humanity (2006 - 2007)
Houston Bar Association President (2005 - 2006)
Houston Bar Association Chairman – Audit Committee (2003 - 2004)
Houston Bar Association Chairman – Finance Committee (2003 - 2004)
Houston Bar Association First Vice President (2002 - 2003)
Houston Bar Association Co-Chair – Lawyers Against Waste Committee (2002 - 2003)
Houston Bar Association Chairman – Judicial Polls Committee (2001 - 2002)
Houston Trial Lawyers Foundation President (2000 - 2001)
Dispute Resolution Center, Inc. President (2003 - 2004)
Houston Bar Association First Vice President (2000 - 2001)
Houston Trial Lawyers Association Chairman – Long Range Planning Committee (1999 - 2001)
Houston Trial Lawyers Association President (1999 - 2000)
Houston Bar Association Chairman – Membership Benefits Task Force (1999 - 2000)
Texas Bar Foundation Trustee (1997 - 2000)
Houston Trial Lawyers Association Chairman – CLE Committee (1993 - 2000)
Houston Bar Association Chairman – Professionalism Committee (1998 - 1999)
Houston Trial Lawyers Association Vice-President (1997 - 1999)
State Bar of Texas Chairman – Professional Development Committee (1996 - 1997)
State Bar of Texas Vice-Chairman – Legislative Committee (1996 - 1997)
State Bar of Texas Director (1994 - 1997)
Houston Trial Lawyers Association Director (1992 - 1997)
Texas Supreme Court Historical Society Trustee (2009 - 2012)
Houston Lawyers Referral Service President (2000 - 2001)
Texas Bar Foundation Trustee (2009 - 2012)
State Bar of Texas President (2019 - 2020)
Texas Trial Lawyers Association Budget Chair (2012 - 2013)
South Texas College of Law Houston Director (2013 - Current)
Texas Supreme Court Historical Society Member (2010 - Current)
American Inns of Court Member (2000 - Current)
Foundation of the American Board of Trial Advocates Member (2000 - Current)
Texas Bar Foundation Member (1999 - Current)
Houston Bar Foundation Member (1995 - Current)
Texas Trial Lawyers Association Director (1995 - Current)
American Board of Trial Advocates Member (1995 - Current)
Association of Civil Trial and Appellate Specialists Member (1995 - Current)
Houston Trial Lawyers Association Member (1990 - Current)
Texas Trial Lawyers Association Member (1990 - Current)
American Association for Justice Member (1990 - Current)
Houston Young Lawyers Association Member (1987 - Current)
American Bar Foundation Member (1995 - Current)
American Bar Association Member (1987 - Current)
State Bar of Texas Member (1987 - Current)
Texas Bar Foundation Samuel Pessarra Outstanding Jurist Award Committee (2012 - 2013)
Texas Bar Foundation New Fellows Committee (2012 - 2013)
Texas Trial Lawyers Association Treasurer (2012 - 2013)
Texas Trial Lawyers Association Executive Committee (2012 - 2014)
Texas Bar Foundation Fellows Officer (2014 - 2015)
Texas Bar Foundation Chairman – Policy Manual Committee (2012 - 2013)
Texas Trial Lawyers Association (Finance) Vice-President (2010 - 2012)
Texas Association of Civil Trial and Appellate Specialists President (2014 - 2015)
State Bar of Texas Executive Committee (2019 - 2021)
Houston Bar Association Member (1987 - Current)
Fellows of the Texas Bar Foundation Chair (2014 - 2015)
Publications
Should Employee’s Negligence Be Submitted in a Non-Subscriber Case? Texas Bar Journal, Vol. 62, No. 4 (April, 2000)
Social Host Liability: Friends Can Let Friends Drive Drunk Houston Lawyer, Volume 32, No. 1 (August, 1994)
Social Host Liability: Friends Can Let Friends Drive Drunk Texas Bar Journal, Volume 58, No. 6 (June, 1995)
Plaintiffs’ Attorneys Beware: Little Known Tax Consequences Associates with Confidentiality Provisions Texas Bar Journal, Vol. 69, No. 2 (February, 2006)
Should Employee’s Negligence Be Submitted in a Non-Subscriber Case? Texas Bar Journal, Vol. 37, No. 4 (January, 2000)
Plaintiffs’ Attorneys Beware: Little Known Tax Consequences Associates with Confidentiality Provisions 6 Hou. Bus. And Tax L.J. 257 (2006)
Evaluating Potential Medical Malpractice Claims The Advocate (2017)
Do State Medicaid Agencies Have the Right to Full Reimbursement for Medical Payments Paid on Behalf of a Medicaid Recipient? The U.S. Supreme Court Has Weighed In. The Advocate, Vol. 37 (2017)
When Disaster Strikes Trial (April, 2018)
Maintaining Professionalism in Crisis Situations Houston Lawyer (January, 2019)
Ethics and the Jury System The Advocate (2019)
A Guide to Applying and Calculating Proportionate Responsibility in Texas Texas Tech Law Review, Volume 51, Number 4 (2019)
Avoiding the Confidentiality Tax Bite Trial (June, 2006)
Relationship Issues: Do the Benefits of Joint Venture Outweigh the Costs Texas Bar Journal, Volume 79, No. 10 (November, 2016)
Joint Venturing the Case: A Relationship of Convenience Houston Lawyer (July, 2015)
Mediation in Texas from the Plaintiff's Perspective South Texas Law Review, Volume 61, Number 1 (2021)
Medicaid Reimbursements Texas Bar Journal, Vol. 70, No. 1 (January, 2007)
The Legalities of Cone Beam Imaging Three Dimensional Imaging for Orthodontics and Maxillofacial Surgery (2010)
Awards
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Top 100 of Texas: Texas Super Lawyers/Texas Monthly
Texas Super Lawyers/Texas Monthly 2021.0
Note: Award given 2007-2021
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Houston’s Top Lawyers – Personal Injury
H Magazine 2021.0
Note: Award given 2010-2021
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Top 100 Trial Lawyers
The National Trial Lawyers 2021.0
Note: Award given 2016-2021
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Texas Super Lawyer
Texas Super Lawyers 2021.0
Note: Award given 2003-2021
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Outstanding Legal Article Award
Houston Bar Foundation 2017.0
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Top 10 Attorney Award
National Academy of Personal Injury Attorneys, Inc. 2019.0
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Top 10 Personal Injury Attorneys in Texas
National Academy of Personal Injury Attorneys, Inc.
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Woodrow B. Seals Award – Outstanding Young Lawyer of Houston
Houston Young Lawyers Association 1999.0
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Woodrow B. Seals Award – Outstanding Young Lawyer of Houston
Houston Young Lawyers Association 2000.0
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Inaugural Public Service Award
South Texas College of Law Houston Alumni Association 2006.0
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Presidents' Award
State Bar of Texas 2006.0
Note: State Bar of Texas – President’s Award (2006) – recognizing the attorney who provides the most service to the Texas legal profession
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President’s Award
Houston Bar Association 2007.0
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Gold Remi Award
The Houston International Film Festival 2008.0
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Distinguished Alumnus Award
Houston Baptist University 2009.0
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10 Best Attorneys in Texas
American Institute of Personal Injury Attorneys 2019.0
Note: Award given 2016-2019
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Judge Sam Williams Award
State Bar of Texas 2010.0
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Top Rated Lawyer in Personal Injury Law
American Lawyer, National Law Journal, Corporate Counsel 2013.0
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Dean's Medal
South Texas College of Law Houston 2013.0
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Top Lawyers 2013, 2015 – Personal Injury, Medical Malpractice, Business/Commercial
Houstonia Magazine 2015.0
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Texas Top Rated Lawyers of 2014 and 2015
Legal Leaders and Martindale-Hubbell Lawyers Ratings 2015.0
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Premier 100 Trial Attorneys for Texas
National Academy of Jurisprudence 2016.0
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Gold Remi. Award
Houston International Film Festival 2016.0
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Top 100 Lawyers in Texas
The American Trial Lawyers Association 2017.0
Note: Award given 2009-2017
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Distinguished Alumni Award
South Texas College of Law Houston 2018.0
Note: South Texas College of Law Houston – Distinguished Alumni Award (2018)
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Lawyers of Distinction
National Law Journal 2019.0
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Award of Honor for Excellence of the American Academy of Ethical Attorneys
American Academy of Ethical Attorneys 2013.0
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Top 100 of Houston: Texas Super Lawyers List
Texas Super Lawyers List 2021.0
Note: Award given 2007-2021
Education
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South Texas College of Law J.D. (1987) | Law
Year: 1984 - 1987
Honors: Magna Cum Laude Activities: South Texas Law Review, Board of Advocates, National Mock Trial Team
Speaking Engagements
Jury Selection and Trial in Pandemic Times, Austin, Texas, June 2021, American Board of Trial Advocates
Jury Selection and Trial in Pandemic Times, Austin, Texas, June 2021, American Board of Trial Advocates
Certifications
- Civil Practice Advocacy: National Board of Trial Advocacy 2010
Websites
https://www.sorrelslaw.com/
Firm Website
https://www.sorrelslaw.com/team/randall-o-sorrels/
Sorrels Law - Attorney Profile
Sorrels Law
5300 Memorial Dr., Ste. 270, Houston, TX 77007
Monday: 7 AM - 7 PM
Tuesday: 7 AM - 7 PM
Wednesday: 7 AM - 7 PM
Thursday: 7 AM - 7 PM
Friday: 7 AM - 7 PM
Saturday: 8 AM - 1 PM
Sunday: Closed
(713) 238-9500