Joe B. Stephens, Experienced Attorney
Joe Stephens has tried over 100 Houston injury trials protecting the rights of the poor, the injured, the forgotten, and the downtrodden. His specialty in trying cases to a jury has earned him recognition across the country. He has won many important personal injury trials, including wrongful death, and serious injury cases. "Joe Stephens has been chosen by a blue ribbon panel as a"Texas Super Lawyer" (2008,2009,2010). Only the best lawyers in the country are considered for this honor.
Joe Stephens cares deeply for the injured, the unfortunate, and the oppressed who need someone to honestly and aggressively represent them. He represents people who have experienced a serious injury or the wrongful death of a family member. His twenty years of experience include extraordinary verdicts and settlements against trucking companies, admiralty and maritime defendants, insurance companies, negligent healthcare providers, and defective product manufacturers.
Joe Stephens is a high-profile Houston trial attorney who has won highly publicized cases like the Clara Harris domestic violence case, the Quarry Market Mall Murder case, and the Hodgson Murder case.
His twenty-two years of experience includes extraordinary Houston courtroom victories, and settlements in personal injury cases involving truck and car accidents, wrongful death, and product liability. His courtroom success also earns favorable personal injury settlements because his opponents know his reputation He is loved by his clients because he listens with his heart, treats them with respect, and cares about them as if they were his family.
Joe Stephens has two board certifications which prove his trial competence. One by the National Board of Trial Advocacy as a Civil Trial Advocate; the second by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization in Personal Injury Trial Law. Less than one percent of lawyers in America have one board certification. Only a handful have two certifications. He has also been named to the list of Texas Super Lawyers (2008,2009,2010). Only 5 percent of the attorneys in the state are named to the list. The selection process includes peer nominations, a blue ribbon panel review and independent research of candidates.
Joe Stephens is also AV Rated by Martindale - Hubbell (2010), the highest recognized rating a lawyer can attain in ethics and legal ability. This is a testament to the fact that his peers believe he is among the best in the business.
He represents the common man, the regular woman, the ordinary person. These are folks who usually do not have the money to advance towards a lawsuit. Therefore, if he does not win any money for his clients, he does not charge them anything.
Joe Stephens has received national recognition for his success and his integrity. In 1999, the Association of Trial Lawyers of America awarded him the F. Scott Baldwin Most Outstanding Young Trial Lawyer Award for exemplifying the highest ideals of a Trial Lawyer by demonstrated, excellence, compassion, honesty, and caring in his profession. . He was chosen by legendary lawyer Gerry Spence to serve in the Trial Lawyers College. He graduated in the Summer of 2006. Few lawyers in our Nation belong to this elite group.
An independent rating organization, AVVO ranks Mr. Stephens in the upper echelon of its members.
Client Testimonials
Joe,
"Whoo hoo!!! Thank you for your hard work , skill and awesome negotiations in getting this settled! I really believe my father found the BEST personal injury lawyer we could have had under any circumstances and I feel very fortunate. I will have no hesitation in referring my family, friends and colleagues to you in the future."
Sincerely,
George W. Cobb D.D.S
Practice Areas
The Stephens Law Firm has an established
reputation in handling any personal injury case, because of their
courtroom and negotiation skills. They have achieved
extraordinary results for Houston clients during 22 years of
practice in all types of cases, including : Wrongful
Death, Houston 18 wheeler, truck accident, Houston personal
injury, and Houston Offshore injury.
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