Atty. Jonathan Burton "Jon" Shoebotham

Atty. Jonathan Burton "Jon" Shoebotham

Jon Shoebotham focuses his practice on product liability, environmental litigation, commercial litigation, pharmaceutical, and medical device litigation. Three of the cases he has tried to jury verdict have been selected by The National Law Journal as among the most significant defense verdicts in the United States.

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Profile Summary

About Jonathan Burton "Jon" Shoebotham at a glance

Jonathan Burton "Jon" Shoebotham is a personal injury, business, and litigation attorney based in Houston, Texas, practicing at Holland & Knight LLP. Admitted to practice in Texas, State Bar of Texas and New York, New York State Bar Association. Educated at The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (J.D., 1979) and The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (BS, 1976). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Environmental (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants (2026). Serands clients in Houston, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Jon Shoebotham focuses his practice on product liability, environmental litigation, commercial litigation, pharmaceutical, and medical device litigation
  • Three of the cases he has tried to jury verdict have been selected by The National Law Journal as among the most significant defense verdicts in the United States
  • He is a member of the Texas and New York state bars and is admitted to practice before the U.S
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  • Texas
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Practice Areas Explained

Jonathan Burton "Jon" Shoebotham's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Jonathan Burton "Jon" Shoebotham 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.

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Business & Corporate Law

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

Jonathan Burton "Jon" Shoebotham is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Texas →

Civil Litigation

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

Jonathan Burton "Jon" Shoebotham is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation 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 Jonathan Burton "Jon" Shoebotham

Where is Jonathan Burton "Jon" Shoebotham's law office located?
Jonathan Burton "Jon" Shoebotham's law practice is located in Houston, Texas. The firm is Holland & Knight LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Jonathan Burton "Jon" Shoebotham handle?
Jonathan Burton "Jon" Shoebotham focuses on personal injury, business, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Texas.
Where did Jonathan Burton "Jon" Shoebotham go to law school?
Jonathan Burton "Jon" Shoebotham earned their education at (J.D., 1979); (BS, 1976).
How can I contact Jonathan Burton "Jon" Shoebotham for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Jonathan Burton "Jon" Shoebotham received?
Jonathan Burton "Jon" Shoebotham's notable recognition includes: Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation; Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Environmental; Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants; Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:; Best Lawyers in America — Mass Tort Litigation.

Education

J.D.
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
- 1979
BS
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
- 1976

Awards

Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Environmental
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Mass Tort Litigation
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Defendants
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Product Liability Litigation
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Product Liability Litigation - Defendants
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Special Focus:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Toxic Tort
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Awards:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — The Best Lawyers in America by Woodward/White Inc. (Commercial Litigation, Personal Injury Litigation); 2009-2013
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Lawdragon 500 by Lawdragon Inc., Leading Lawyers in America; 2006; Finalist, 2007
- 2026

Bar Admissions

Texas, State Bar of Texas
New York, New York State Bar Association

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