Atty. Charles Scott Kinzel

Atty. Charles Scott Kinzel

Mr. Charles Scott Kinzel is a lawyer practicing civil trial practice, insurance, intellectual property and 7 other areas of law.

Houston Houston 39 yrs experience 39 year
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Profile Summary

About Charles Scott Kinzel at a glance

Charles Scott Kinzel is a Partner based in Houston, Texas, practicing at Plavnicky Kinzel & Makowski LLP. They have 39+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1987. Their practice focuses on personal injury, business, ip, litigation, and insurance. Admitted to practice in California California Northern District Court (1987) and Texas US Court of International Trade Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals (1993). Educated at University of Texas School of Law (J.D., 1987) and Texas A & M University (B.S., 1984). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Houston, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Mr. Charles Scott Kinzel is a lawyer practicing civil trial practice, insurance, intellectual property and 7 other areas of law
  • Charles received a B.S. degree from Texas A & M University in 1984, and has been licensed for 39 years
  • Charles practices at Plavnicky Kinzel & Makowski LLP in Houston, TX

Practice Areas Explained

Charles Scott Kinzel's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Charles Scott Kinzel handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Personal Injury

Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.

Charles Scott Kinzel is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Texas →

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

Charles Scott Kinzel is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Texas →

Intellectual Property

IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.

Charles Scott Kinzel is one of 106,079 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip attorneys in Texas →

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

Charles Scott Kinzel is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Texas →

Insurance Law

Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.

Charles Scott Kinzel is one of 121,912 insurance attorneys indexed nationally. Browse insurance attorneys in Texas →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Texas

Practicing law in Texas. Legal matters in Texas are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Houston are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Texas state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Texas brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Texas courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Charles Scott Kinzel

Where is Charles Scott Kinzel's law office located?
Charles Scott Kinzel's law practice is located in Houston, Texas. The firm is Plavnicky Kinzel & Makowski LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Charles Scott Kinzel handle?
Charles Scott Kinzel focuses on personal injury, business, ip, litigation, insurance. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Texas.
How long has Charles Scott Kinzel practiced law?
Charles Scott Kinzel has 39+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1987.
Where did Charles Scott Kinzel go to law school?
Charles Scott Kinzel earned their education at (J.D., 1987); (B.S., 1984).
How can I contact Charles Scott Kinzel for a consultation?
You can contact Charles Scott Kinzel directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has Charles Scott Kinzel received?
Charles Scott Kinzel's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
University of Texas School of Law
- 1987
B.S.
Texas A & M University
- 1984

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

California California Northern District Court
Admitted: 1987
Texas US Court of International Trade Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals
Admitted: 1993

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