Partner
Houston, Texas
phone  (713) 574-5558
           (877) 579-5563
fax       (713) 574-1894
email    Email Me

Mr. Adkins represents a diverse array of clients and has successfully handled hundreds of state and federal civil litigation matters. Mr. Adkins represents a variety of large publicly traded corporations and privately held companies as well as many individuals in a variety of state and federal litigation matters throughout the United States and abroad. Mr. Adkins received his Bachelor of Business Administration degree from the University of Mississippi and his law degree from South Texas College of Law in Houston, Texas. While in Law School, Mr. Adkins was an Assistant MIS/ Articles Editor on the South Texas Law Review where he received numerous writing awards, including the E.E. Townes Award for Best Article on Constitutional Law and the Judge John R. Brown Award for Distinguished Service. While in law school, Mr. Adkins interned for Judge Michael T. McSpadden in the 209th Criminal District Court and the Justice Kem Frost in the 14th Court of Appeals. Mr. Adkins also studied International Law at the University of Malta. Mr. Adkins underwent Alternative Dispute Resolution and Mediation Training meeting the qualifications of an Impartial Third Party as set forth under 154.052 of the Texas Civil Practices and Remedies Code.

Mr. Adkins has successfully recovered millions of dollars for his clients in the civil prosecution of numerous product liability, premises liability, wrongful death, serious personal injury, commercial, and construction litigation cases. Mr. Adkins is a strong advocate for the belief that attorneys and the civil justice system should be used to protect both individuals and businesses from oppression by others. Mr. Adkins has the professional drive and instinct to solve complex problems for his clients. When not litigating he fulfills that instinct by volunteering for organizations such as Habitat for Humanity and assisting efforts to repeal unfair consumer laws. For example, Mr. Adkins recently assisted the North Carolina Trial Lawyers Association and others with the repeal of North Carolina's unfair and inadequate six-year Statute of Repose. Prior to 2009, North Carolina had the shortest Statute of Repose in the United States, which precluded consumers from recovering for serious injuries and property damage caused by latent product defects after only six years. On August 5, 2009, North Carolina amended its Statue of Repose to 12 years.

Mr. Adkins excels at analyzing complex disputes, pinpointing issues and presenting solutions clearly and succinctly. Mr. Adkins strong communication skills have earned him the admiration and respect of leaders in both the legal and business communities.

Fighting for those who have been wronged and/or injured is something Mr. Adkins passionately believes in and deeply cares about what happens to his clients. By keeping his client's perspective at the forefront of his thoughts, Mr. Adkins's litigation efforts have made a difference in the lives of each and every one of his clients.

Areas of Practice:
   Commercial Litigation
   Business Torts
   Commercial Bad Faith
   Commercial Breach of Fiduciary Duty
   Commercial Fraud
   Commercial Liability
   Commercial Torts
   Complex Commercial Litigation
   Commercial Real Estate Litigation
   Commercial Collections
   Contract Litigation
   Products Liability Litigation
   Construction & Heavy Equipment Leases & Sales
   Professional Services Contracts
   Software Contracts
   U.C.C. Leases & Sales
   Construction Litigation
   Construction Defects
   Engineer & Architect Professional Liability
   Mechanic's Liens & Bond Claims
   Liens Against Mineral Property
   Lien Foreclosure
   Libel & Slander Actions
   Complex Litigation
   Dram Shop Litigation
   Insurance Litigation
   Bad Faith
   Coverage Disputes
   Intentional Torts
   Mediation & Alternative Dispute Resolution
   Multi-District Litigation
   Mechanical and Electronic Products Liability
   Automotive Design Defects
   Automotive Manufacturer Defects
   Breach of Warranty
   Design Defects
   Manufacturer Defects
   Premises Litigation
   Inadequate Security Liability
   Professional Liability
   Real Estate Litigation
   Commercial Landlord Tenant

Litigation Percentage:
   100% of Practice Devoted to Litigation

Education:
   South Texas College of Law, Houston, Texas
   J.D.
      Honors: Recipient, E. E. Townes Award
      Honors: Delta Sigma Pi Business Scholarship Fraternity
      Honors: Mock TrialMoot Court
      Honors: Recipient, Multiple Law Review Excellence Awards
      Law Review: South Texas Law Review, Assistant Articles/MIS Editor

   The University of Mississippi, Oxford, Mississippi
   B.B.A.
      Major: Marketing/MIS

   University of Malta, Msida, Malta
      International Constitutional and Criminal Law

   Rice University
      Effective Public Speaking

 Honors and Awards:  
   Annual E.E. Townes Memorial Award for Best Article on Constitutional Law:
      Secondary Effects, Sex,and the No Alternative Avenue Blues, 2003

   Judge John R. Brown Award for Distinguished Service, 2003

   Alternative Dispute Resolution and Mediation Training: Resolution Forum, Inc., 2002

   Top Young Lawyers In Texas 2010, Texas Monthly Magazine's Super Lawyer and Rising Stars April 2010

   Top Young Lawyers In Texas 2011, Texas Monthly Magazine's Super Lawyer and Rising Stars April 2011

Professional Associations and Memberships:
   State Bar of Texas

   State Bar of Texas, Construction Law Section

   State Bar of Texas, Litigation Section

   U.S District Court; Southern District of Texas

   U.S District Court; Eastern District of Texas

   U.S District Court; Northern District of Texas

   U.S District Court; Western District of Texas

   American Bar Association

   American Association for Justice

   American Association for Justice, Products Liability Section

   Texas Young Lawyers Association

   Texas Trial Lawyers Association

   Houston Bar Association

   Houston Young Lawyers Association

   Houston Trial Lawyers Association

   Houston Lawyer Referral Service, Products Liability Experience Panel Member

   Houston Lawyer Referral Service, Commercial Litigation Experience Panel Member

   Houston Lawyer Referral Service, Wrongful Death/Survivor Experience Panel Member