Premises Liability

Strategic advocacy for property owners, occupiers, and insurers in the defense of high-stakes property and liability claims.

100+

attorneys

5

Cities

33

States
Overview

Defense of Property Owners and Occupiers.

Germer routinely represents a diverse range of commercial and residential property owners, occupiers, and managers in the defense of premises liability litigation. Our attorneys provide a disciplined defense against claims involving alleged dangerous property conditions or negligence, ranging from standard slip-and-fall incidents to complex matters involving significant property damage, catastrophic bodily injury, or wrongful death.

The firm’s experience is broad in scope, covering disputes that arise in every conceivable property setting. We represent clients in matters involving private residences, retail establishments, and commercial developments, as well as high-risk industrial environments such as refineries, manufacturing plants, and construction sites. Our litigators are well-versed in the specific statutory protections and evidentiary standards that govern premises law in Texas, ensuring that our clients are protected from unfounded or inflated claims.

Beyond traditional liability, Germer’s practice includes the defense of specialized claims, such as alleged exposure to harmful or toxic substances and incidents involving inadequate security. We understand that a successful premises defense requires immediate investigation and a command of the technical aspects of property management and safety protocols. By combining a trial-ready posture with a deep understanding of the relationship between owners and entrants, we provide the steady legal infrastructure necessary to mitigate risk and defend the integrity of our clients’ operations.

What We Handle

Key Capabilities

Class & Collective Actions

Representing hospitals, physicians, and healthcare organizations in complex legal matters.

Commercial Disputes

Defending manufacturers and distributors in high-stakes product liability litigation.

General Tort Defense

Complex civil defense across state and federal courts throughout Texas and nationally.

Our People

Defense of Property Owners and Occupiers.

Meet the experienced trial lawyers and legal professionals who advocate for our clients across Texas. Browse our team members below by title to connect with the right counsel for your matter.

Principals
Christine Burkhart | San Antonio Office
Christy Amuny | Beaumont Office
Collin D. Shellenberger | Beaumont Office
Daniel Schick | San Antonio Office
G. Robert Sonnier | Austin Office
Grant Tullos | Austin Office
J. Mitchell Smith | Beaumont & Houston Offices
James A. Tatem | Houston Office
Jason L. Hughes | Beaumont Office
John C. Howell | San Antonio Office
John E. Spalding | Houston Office
Kaitlin L. Carrillo | Austin Office
Karen Landinger | San Antonio Office
Karen R. Bennett | Beaumont & Houston Offices
Kelly Nye | Austin Office
Lawrence L. Germer | Beaumont Office
Lee H. Staley | Houston Office
Mark D. Lambert | Beaumont Office
Michael T. Bridwell | Beaumont Office
Nadine Ona | Beaumont Office
Robin N. Blanchette | Houston Office
Ryan C. Bueche | Austin Office
Troy A. Williams | Houston Office
Valerie Lewis | Beaumont Office
Valerie Ly | Houston Office
W. Paul Miller | Austin Office
Wylie Kumler | Austin Office
Senior Trial Counsel
Hee Jin Chang | Houston Office
Juvie Cruz Cardenas | Houston Office
Kelli B. Smith | Beaumont Office
Mark Zamora | San Antonio Office
Rachel G. Crutchfield | Houston Office
Samantha C. Jeffers | Austin Office
Serena D. Harmon | Houston Office
Travis Linthicum | Houston Office
Associates
Callie Copeland | Houston Office
Christen St.Denis | Austin Office
Daniela Jimenez | San Antonio Office
Dylan Bass | Houston Office
Jimmy N. Smith | Houston Office
Kendra L. Watson | Houston office
Liza L. Roys | Houston Office
Mitchell King | Austin Office
Nadiah Hadir | Houston Office
Rebecca Sohnlein | Austin Office
Robert Root | Beaumont Office
Rojelio Vasquez | Beaumont Office
Theodore Carrum | Houston Office
Of Counsel
G. David Barnett | Houston Office
Joe Michael Dodson | Houston Office
Lansford Ireson | Houston Office
Paula H. Blazek | Beaumont Office
Roy A. Spezia | Austin Office
Sandra C. Howard | Beaumont Office

Find the right Premises Liability attorney for your matter.