Atty. Disha Roy
Disha was born in Houston, Texas and has spent most of her life in the Bayou City. Disha earned her bachelor’s degree from the University of Texas San Antonio where she majored in business with a concentration in small business and entrepreneurship.
Family & More Attorney · Serving Houston, TX · 13+ Years Experience
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About Disha Roy at a Glance
Disha Roy is an Of Counsel based in Houston, Texas, practicing at Abraham, Watkins, Nichols, Agosto, Aziz & Stogner. They have 13+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2013. Their practice focuses on contracts, personal injury, family law, employment, and business. Admitted to practice in Texas (2013). Educated at South Texas College Of Law (J.D., 2012) and University of Texas San Antonio (—). Serves clients in Houston, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Disha Roy
- Disha was born in Houston, Texas and has spent most of her life in the Bayou City
- Disha earned her bachelor’s degree from the University of Texas San Antonio where she majored in business with a concentration in small business and entrepreneurship
- During college, Disha was involved in several organizations, and served as Vice President of the Collegiate Entrepreneurship Organization (CEO) Legacy organization from 2008 to 2009
- From when she was a little girl, her dream was always to become a lawyer
- After graduating college, Disha pursued her dream and went on to achieve her law degree at South Texas College of Law
- During law school, Disha participated in many legal clinics, participated in the Summer Advocacy Mock Trial program, and interned for Lone Star Legal Aid, Probate Court No. 3, and an employment law firm
- Disha served as Secretary and President of the South Asian Law Student Association from 2010 to 2012 and was involved in several other law school organizations
- Eager to start practicing in the legal profession, Disha graduated early from law school, earning her juris doctorate in 2012
- Since graduation, Disha has remained an active member of the South Texas College of Law Young Alumni Council
- Disha has over 10 years of civil litigation experience and began her career in employment and tax law
- Finding a profound passion to help the injured, Disha first began working for Abraham Watkins in 2014
- During her time at Abraham Watkins, she was involved in catastrophic injury cases, ranging from chemical plant explosions, trucking accidents, product defects, to business disputes
- Disha eventually left the firm to work on her own law practice, continuing to represent the injured
- She also served as general counsel for companies ranging in revenues up to $500,000,000.00
- In 2018, a settlement of Disha’s was named as one of the top 50 settlements in Texas
- She has always been involved in taking cases to help the injured
- From initial intake to trial, Disha has extensive experience in every phase of a legal case
- After working for her own law practice, she went on to work for two more notable personal injury firms
- Disha is now back with Abraham Watkins as Of Counsel, ready to serve the firm’s clients and zealously fight for their rights, every single day
- Disha is not only devoted to her profession and her clients, she is also an active member of community and charitable causes
- She has involved herself in many organizations that focus on giving back to the community and raising awareness
- Disha is also a certified Indian classical dancer in Kuchipudi, and has classically trained from when she was 4 years old
- Disha speaks fluent English and Bengali, and is versed in Spanish
Practice Areas Explained
Disha Roy's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Disha Roy handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Houston.
Contracts in Houston
Disha Roy is one of 76,101 contracts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse contracts attorneys in Texas →
Personal Injury in Houston
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.
Disha Roy is one of 262,557 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Texas →
Family Law in Houston
Family law attorneys handle divorce, child custody, child support, adoption, prenups, and protective orders. Find verified family lawyers near you.
Disha Roy is one of 185,688 family law attorneys indexed nationally. Browse family law attorneys in Texas →
Employment Law in Houston
Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.
Disha Roy is one of 167,770 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Texas →
Business & Corporate Law in Houston
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
Disha Roy is one of 497,491 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Texas →
Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Houston
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 venue, 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.
Houston Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Houston-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Houston Choose Disha Roy
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Disha Roy's practice in the field of contracts, personal injury, family law, employment, and business.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Disha Roy brings 13+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering contracts, personal injury, and family law, Disha Roy can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Houston
A Houston-based practice means Disha Roy attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
Case Types
Common Legal Issues Disha Roy Handles in Houston
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