Personal Injury Defense

Formidable defense for individuals, businesses, and insurers in complex tort litigation across every Texas jurisdiction.

100+

attorneys

5

Cities

33

States
Overview

Disciplined Defense Against Diverse Tort Claims.

Germer is recognized for its comprehensive ability to defend personal injury lawsuits of any scale within any jurisdiction in Texas. We represent individuals and businesses in the defense of claims arising from a wide spectrum of accidents, ranging from standard motor vehicle collisions to high-stakes industrial catastrophes. Our attorneys understand that a successful defense requires early investigation, a command of technical site data, and a deep understanding of the procedural nuances across the state’s state and federal courts.

Our experience is particularly deep in the industrial and construction sectors, where we manage litigation involving crane and scaffolding failures, electrocution, and chemical exposure. We provide strategic advocacy for employers in workplace accident suits, including those involving non-subscribing entities and disputes between various tiers of contractors. Our transit defense team is equally robust, handling complex tractor-trailer and 18-wheeler litigation, bus accidents, car wrecks, and claims involving alleged highway or roadway defects. We also defend a broad array of railway, maritime, and products liability matters, ensuring our clients have a trial-ready posture regardless of the claim’s origin.

Beyond the accident site, Germer offers specialized insight into the contractual frameworks that govern liability. As many master service agreements contain complex indemnity language, we provide the technical expertise necessary to evaluate the enforceability of these provisions and determine if liability should be shifted to other accountable parties. By combining our ability to interpret sophisticated indemnity agreements with our extensive history in premises and medical liability defense, we provide the steady legal infrastructure necessary to mitigate risk and protect institutional interests.

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

Disciplined Defense Against Diverse Tort Claims.

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
Benjamin Zinnecker | Austin Office
Carmen Jo Rejda-Ponce | Houston Office
Chad J. Castille | Houston Office
Chris A. Blackerby | Austin Office
Christine Burkhart | San Antonio Office
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
Jason L. Hughes | Beaumont Office
Javier T. Duran | San Antonio 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
Larry J. Simmons | Houston 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
R. Chad Geisler | Austin Office
Richard H. Grafton | Austin Office
Robin N. Blanchette | Houston Office
Roland F. Gonzales | San Antonio Office
Ryan C. Bueche | Austin Office
Thomas M. Bullion III | Austin 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
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
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
Sarah Shumate-Connor | Austin Office
Shawn M. Figari | Beaumont Office
Theodore Carrum | Houston Office
Of Counsel
G. David Barnett | Houston Office
Lansford Ireson | Houston Office
Paula H. Blazek | Beaumont Office
Roy A. Spezia | Austin Office
Sandra C. Howard | Beaumont Office

A reliable attorney for your matter is found at Germer.