Civil Litigation

Representing businesses, governmental entities, and individuals in contested civil matters across state and federal courts.

100+

attorneys

5

Cities

33

States
Overview

The Foundation of Trial Advocacy.

Civil litigation is the cornerstone of Germer. For more than three decades, our litigators have defended a diverse range of clients in contested matters throughout the state of Texas. We manage litigation portfolios that vary in scope from single-plaintiff tort claims to multi-party commercial disputes that span years of litigation. Our approach is defined by the discipline and infrastructure required to handle cases from initial filing through final verdict.

The firm’s litigators are experienced in both state and federal courts and have tried cases across dozens of venues. Several of our principals serve as statewide coordinating counsel for major institutional clients, managing expansive litigation portfolios across all five of Germer’s offices. This statewide reach ensures a consistent, trial-ready defensive posture regardless of the jurisdiction or the complexity of the matter.

Germer’s size and staffing model provide a distinct advantage in the civil litigation arena. With a deep roster of attorneys at varying experience levels, the firm is able to match the specific complexity and budget requirements of each matter. We provide the sophisticated, results-oriented representation often associated with national firms, delivered with the efficiency and regional depth of a dedicated Texas practice.

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

The Foundation of Trial Advocacy.

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
Adrian Senyszyn | San Antonio Office
Alexis M. Filley | Austin Office
Benjamin Zinnecker | Austin Office
Carmen Jo Rejda-Ponce | Houston Office
Chad J. Castille | Houston Office
Charles W. Goehringer, Jr. | Beaumont Office
Chris Pearson | Austin Office
Christine Burkhart | San Antonio Office
Christopher D. Leavins | Beaumont & Houston Offices
Christy Amuny | Beaumont Office
Collin D. Shellenberger | Beaumont Office
Daniel Schick | San Antonio Office
Grant Tullos | Austin Office
Gregg R. Brown | Austin Office
Gregory M. Howard | Houston Office
J. Mitchell Smith | Beaumont & Houston Offices
James A. Tatem | Houston 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
Katherine Bell-Moss | Austin Office
Kelly Nye | Austin Office
Larry J. Simmons | Houston Office
Lawrence L. Germer | Beaumont Office
Lee H. Staley | Houston Office
Mark D. Lambert | Beaumont Office
Matt McCracken | Houston Office
Michael T. Bridwell | Beaumont Office
Missy K. Atwood | Austin Office
Nadine Ona | Beaumont Office
Rett Holidy | Houston Office
Robin N. Blanchette | Houston Office
Tiffany Pham | Houston office
Toby F. Nash | Beaumont 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
Antonio Ramirez | Houston Office
Barbara Jordan | Austin Office
Eric Robertson | Beaumont Office
Hee Jin Chang | Houston Office
Julie DeWeese Curtis | Austin Office
Juvie Cruz Cardenas | Houston Office
Kelli B. Smith | Beaumont Office
Laura O’Toole | Austin Office
Mark Zamora | San Antonio Office
Rachel G. Crutchfield | Houston Office
Samantha C. Jeffers | Austin Office
Serena D. Harmon | Houston Office
Shaunté M. Collins | Austin Office
Travis Linthicum | Houston Office
William N. Wilson II | Houston Office
Associates
Callie Copeland | Houston Office
Cara Hudson | Austin Office
Christen St.Denis | Austin Office
Claire Walker | Austin Office
Cristina Gadangi | Houston Office
Daniela Jimenez | San Antonio Office
Diego Snyder-Zuasnabar | Houston Office
Dylan Bass | Houston Office
Jesse Guadiana | Houston Office
Jimmy N. Smith | Houston Office
John Michael Gonzalez | Beaumont Office
Kendra L. Watson | Houston office
Liza L. Roys | Houston Office
Mitchell King | Austin Office
Nadiah Hadir | Houston Office
Paige Browne | Beaumont Office
Rebecca Sohnlein | Austin Office
Robert Root | Beaumont Office
Rojelio Vasquez | Beaumont Office
Ryan Neal Hagens | Austin Office
Sarah Shumate-Connor | Austin Office
Shawn M. Figari | Beaumont Office
Theodore Carrum | Houston Office
Trey French | Houston Office
Of Counsel
J. Stephen Dillawn | Austin Office
Lansford Ireson | Houston Office
Paula H. Blazek | Beaumont Office
Roy A. Spezia | Austin Office