Federal Employers Liability Act (FELA) & More Attorney · Serving Houston, TX · 45+ Years Experience
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About John D. Roven at a Glance
John D. Roven is a Partner based in Houston, Texas, practicing at Roven-Kaplan, LLP. They have 45+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1981. Their practice focuses on personal injury, employment, workers comp, product liability, and litigation. Admitted to practice in South Carolina (1981), U.S. District Court, District of South Carolina and U.S. Court of Appeals, Fourth Circuit (1982), U.S. District Court, District of Nebraska (1983), and Texas (1986). Educated at University Of South Carolina (J.D., 1981) and Coker College (A.B., 1974). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Chairman, Occupational Disease Section, 1989-1991, Houston Bar Association South Carolina Bar Texas Trial Lawyers Association American Association for Justice Academy of Rail Labor Attorneys. Serves clients in Houston, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About John D. Roven
- Mr. John D. Roven is a lawyer practicing railroad law, railroad accidents and injuries, federal employers liability act (fela) and 7 other areas of law
- John received a A.B. degree from Coker College in 1974, and has been licensed for 45 years
- John practices at Roven-Kaplan, LLP in Houston, TX
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John D. Roven's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases John D. Roven handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Houston.
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.
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Employment Law in Houston
Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.
John D. Roven is one of 167,770 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Texas →
Workers Compensation in Houston
Workers compensation lawyers help injured workers get medical care, lost wages, and disability benefits. Free consult, no fee unless you win.
John D. Roven is one of 54,932 workers comp attorneys indexed nationally. Browse workers comp attorneys in Texas →
Product Liability in Houston
John D. Roven is one of 65,610 product liability attorneys indexed nationally. Browse product liability attorneys in Texas →
Civil Litigation in Houston
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
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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 John D. Roven
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 John D. Roven's practice in the field of personal injury, employment, workers comp, product liability, and litigation.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
John D. Roven brings 45+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in South Carolina, U.S. District Court, District of South Carolina and U.S. Court of Appeals, Fourth Circuit, and U.S. District Court, District of Nebraska, John D. Roven can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering personal injury, employment, and workers comp, John D. Roven 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 John D. Roven attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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Common Legal Issues John D. Roven Handles in Houston
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