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
• Medical Malpractice
• Insurance Claims
• Products Liability
• Nursing Home Abuse

Education

• South Texas College of Law
  1987

Professional Experience

• Sorrels Law
  Partner
  2021
• State Bar of Texas
  President
  2019
• Abraham Watkins
  Managing Partner
  1990
• Fulbright & Jaworski
  Associate Attorney
  1987

Awards

• Top 100 of Texas: Texas Super Lawyers/Texas Monthly
  Texas Super Lawyers/Texas Monthly
  2021
• Top 100 of Houston: Texas Super Lawyers List
  Texas Super Lawyers List
  2021
• Top 100 Trial Lawyers
  The National Trial Lawyers
  2021
• Houston’s Top Lawyers – Personal Injury
  H Magazine
  2021
• Texas Super Lawyer
  Texas Super Lawyers
  2021
• 10 Best Attorneys in Texas
  American Institute of Personal Injury Attorneys
  2019
• Top 10 Attorney Award
  National Academy of Personal Injury Attorneys, Inc.
  2019
• Lawyers of Distinction
  National Law Journal
  2019
• Distinguished Alumni Award
  South Texas College of Law Houston
  2018
• Outstanding Legal Article Award
  Houston Bar Foundation
  2017
• Top 100 Lawyers in Texas
  The American Trial Lawyers Association
  2017
• Gold Remi. Award
  Houston International Film Festival
  2016
• Premier 100 Trial Attorneys for Texas
  National Academy of Jurisprudence
  2016
• Texas Top Rated Lawyers of 2014 and 2015
  Legal Leaders and Martindale-Hubbell Lawyers Ratings
  2015
• Top Lawyers 2013, 2015 – Personal Injury, Medical Malpractice, Business/Commercial
  Houstonia Magazine
  2015
• Dean's Medal
  South Texas College of Law Houston
  2013
• Top Rated Lawyer in Personal Injury Law
  American Lawyer, National Law Journal, Corporate Counsel
  2013
• Award of Honor for Excellence of the American Academy of Ethical Attorneys
  American Academy of Ethical Attorneys
  2013
• Judge Sam Williams Award
  State Bar of Texas
  2010
• Distinguished Alumnus Award
  Houston Baptist University
  2009
• Gold Remi Award
  The Houston International Film Festival
  2008
• President’s Award
  Houston Bar Association
  2007
• Presidents' Award
  State Bar of Texas
  2006
• Inaugural Public Service Award
  South Texas College of Law Houston Alumni Association
  2006
• Woodrow B. Seals Award – Outstanding Young Lawyer of Houston
  Houston Young Lawyers Association
  2000
• Woodrow B. Seals Award – Outstanding Young Lawyer of Houston
  Houston Young Lawyers Association
  1999
• Top 10 Personal Injury Attorneys in Texas
  National Academy of Personal Injury Attorneys, Inc.
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Associations

• South Texas College of Law Houston
• Texas Supreme Court Historical Society
• American Inns of Court
• Foundation of the American Board of Trial Advocates
• Texas Bar Foundation
• Houston Bar Foundation
• Texas Trial Lawyers Association
• American Bar Foundation
• American Board of Trial Advocates
• Association of Civil Trial and Appellate Specialists
• Houston Trial Lawyers Association
• American Association for Justice
• Houston Young Lawyers Association
• State Bar of Texas
• American Bar Association
• Houston Bar Association
• Texas Association of Civil Trial and Appellate Specialists
• Fellows of the Texas Bar Foundation
• Texas Trial Lawyers Association (Finance)
• Texas Access to Justice Commission
• Dispute Resolution Center, Inc.
• Houston Trial Lawyers Foundation
• Houston Lawyers Referral Service

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