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ATTORNEYS-NORMAN W. PETERS, JR.
ATTORNEYS-NORMAN W. PETERS, JR.
ATTORNEYS-NORMAN W. PETERS, JR.
Norm practices primarily in the Houston, Texas area, although his DBA practice is handled nationwide based upon the needs of the claimant. Norm is well versed on DBA benefits recoverable by claimants that qualify under the act, including claims for PTSD that can arise many years after the claimant has left active employment.
A 1993 gradua
Norm practices primarily in the Houston, Texas area, although his DBA practice is handled nationwide based upon the needs of the claimant. Norm is well versed on DBA benefits recoverable by claimants that qualify under the act, including claims for PTSD that can arise many years after the claimant has left active employment.
A 1993 graduate of the University of Houston Law School, Norm is licensed to practice law in the State of Texas as well as the Federal Districts within the state itself. Norm is also licensed to practice before the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals. He has lectured on the issue of the liability of premises owners for injuries to contractors on their premises. He is a member of the State Bar of Texas, Houston Bar Association, and the Fort Bend Bar Association. Norm is also a Life Fellow of the Texas Bar Foundation. Norm is consistently Rated AV® Preeminent™ by Martindale-Hubbell® and was selected as a Texas Super Lawyer for 2021-2022.
EXPERIENCE
ATTORNEYS-NORMAN W. PETERS, JR.
ATTORNEYS-NORMAN W. PETERS, JR.
THE PETERS LAW FIRM, PLLC
Principal Owner (April 2014–Present)
Solo practitioner with a primary focus on commercial litigation, LLC disputes, and construction disputes.
KASOWITZ, BENSON, TORRES & FRIEDMAN Houston, Texas
Litigation Partner (2003-2014)
Litigation Associate (2000-2003)
Eleven-year partner in Houston office of New York based nat
THE PETERS LAW FIRM, PLLC
Principal Owner (April 2014–Present)
Solo practitioner with a primary focus on commercial litigation, LLC disputes, and construction disputes.
KASOWITZ, BENSON, TORRES & FRIEDMAN Houston, Texas
Litigation Partner (2003-2014)
Litigation Associate (2000-2003)
Eleven-year partner in Houston office of New York based national litigation firm handling commercial and premises liability disputes in Texas, New York, California, Illinois, Delaware, Arizona, Mississippi and Louisiana.
First and second chair trial responsibility for commercial litigation claims, energy sector claims, contractual disputes, and bankruptcy adversary claims.
DAVIS, ORETSKY & GUILFOYLE
(formally Davis & Shank, PC)
Houston, Texas
Litigation Associate (1996-2000)
First and second chair responsibilities for toxic tort, commercial claims and insurance defense docket.
SOULES & WALLACE, PC
Houston, Texas
Litigation Associate (1994–1996)
Young associate responsible for much of the research, drafting and document review on insurance coverage matters and various tort and commercial disputes.
selected RESULTS
ATTORNEYS-NORMAN W. PETERS, JR.
selected RESULTS
Successful representation of plaintiff member of limited liability company seeking damages for breach of contract, fraud and breach of fiduciary duty as a result of client’s termination from company.
Defense of a nation-wide natural gas transportation, storage, gathering, processing, and distribution company against ground water contaminat
Successful representation of plaintiff member of limited liability company seeking damages for breach of contract, fraud and breach of fiduciary duty as a result of client’s termination from company.
Defense of a nation-wide natural gas transportation, storage, gathering, processing, and distribution company against ground water contamination claims arising from historical operations at a processing and distribution facility in West Texas.
Integral team member with second chair responsibility in the successful prosecution of a four-week trial alleging systematic and rampant failures of multiple contractors hired for the construction of an inter-state natural gas pipeline.
Representation of a national bridge-financing company concerning a default on a loan for the development and operation of a hot-dip galvanizing facility in Robstown, Texas, which dispute included environmental, valuation and fraud based claims.
Successful defense of a Trustee of three trusts against a $7 million indemnity claim brought by an international oil field services company, obtaining summary judgment dismissing all claims, which decision was ultimately affirmed by the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals.
Successful defense of employer sued by an employee claiming breach of a purported employment contract and wrongful termination, obtaining summary judgment dismissing all claims against client, which judgment was affirmed on appeal.
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Norm is a litigator who has tried to jury various types of disputes in his nearly 30 year practice of law. His practice now includes both litigation and advisory services in the following areas of law:
Limited Liability Company Disputes
Contract Disputes
Contract Advising and Drafting
LLC incorporation and transactional
Commercial Litigation
testimonials
testimonials
testimonials
I’d searched for an attorney who would exhibit integrity, knowledge in the laws regarding my type of case, a sincere desire to represent me, and who’d do his or her best to win.
Norm Peters excelled in all of these areas. Norm’s calm and professional demeanor made the experience a pleasant one. He offered solid counsel and wise recommendations for a course of action.
From the first phone conversation, to the visits at his professional legal office, to the one-on-one, very detailed case reviews and preparation, to the courtroom; Norm Peters met all of my expectations.
I am extremely glad that I retained Norm’s services. I would retain him for any legal matters I may have in the future that require legal counsel; and highly recommend him to anyone seeking legal representation. Anonymous November 2015
Norman Peters represented me in a civil suit between myself and my business partner/ex-employer. Norm was not only an attorney well-versed in his craft, with excellent professionalism and assiduousness down to the smallest detail in his paperwork, but was an honest and supportive team mate through a difficult legal battle. He did a great job of explaining what the various charges and motions by the plaintiff meant for me and my case, as well as was very thorough in explaining the reasoning behind his actions and motions for the defense. He made sure he understood my side and was truthful in the potential outcomes that we faced. Norm made me feel like he believed in me and in my case throughout the whole 1.5 year ordeal, and was kind and sensitive to the emotions I went through within the case without allowing me to lose focus on the issues at hand. From the minute Norm joined my legal team, I felt confident and assured that I was in good hands, and that he would fight my side for me as if it were his own. Despite coming on a few months after the lawsuit started, Norm caught himself up to speed within a week and knew the details, evidence, and history to the point where he could recall the specific document where something had occurred. He worked tirelessly to find evidence and case law to support our assertions, initiated various motions to get aspects of my case dismissed, and made me feel like I was his only client. I never had to repeat things we had talked about, nor did I ever feel like his questioning was anything more than clarifying the facts and looking for a new angle to assist us in the win. Norm was on my side and was just as impassioned as I was to see justice prevail in my case, which helped to restore some of the faith in humanity I had lost through my lawsuit. He was easy to talk to, empathetic through dark moments, timely in initiating motions and preparing a response to the plaintiff's communications, easy to get in touch with at a moment's notice, knowledgeable with regard to any legal issue that arose, and dedicated and meticulous in his legal work. Through his efforts, we were able to reach a settlement in arbitration without having to go to court. Without reservation, I strongly recommend Norman Peters as an attorney for anyone going through any legal battle or requiring legal representation. Business Owner, October 2017.
Norm took on my extremely challenging real estate case and handled it exceptionally. He provided excellent communication, kept me up to date as the case progressed and properly advised me about the risks associated with it. I would highly recommend Norm to anyone seeking assistance. He is fair, honest, hardworking and I feel fortunate that he chose to represent me. Anonymous, November 2021.
I hired Mr. Peters to assist in 2 cases against much larger firms. He successfully negotiated settlements in a timely matter and with results that exceeded my expectations. Mr. Peters was always quick to respond to questions and concerns, explained the legal process thoroughly and was highly effective in his negotiations. He is very knowledgeable across a wide breadth of legal topics and his expertise is apparent in his written work product and verbal negotiation skills. I would highly recommend Mr. Peters for anyone that is seeking legal counsel as he is an excellent attorney and always keeps his clients' best interests in mind. Business Owner, December 2017.
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