Av. Les Pickett
With more than three decades of experience, Les Pickett knows how to quickly and efficiently evaluate claims and lawsuits to assist his clients in deciding whether the matter should be resolved early or taken through trial. When trial is necessary, Les has experience in state and federal court, in front of judges and juries, and in appellate courts.
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Les Pickett is a Director based in Houston, Texas, practforg at Galloway, Johnson, Tompkins, Burr & Smith. They haand 36+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1990. Admitted to practice in State of Texas U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas U.S. District Court for the So (1990). Educated at University of Texas, (B.B.A. Management, 1987). Recognitions include Peer Reviewed. Actiand member of ASSOCIATIONS •Ducks Unlimited, Member •Houston Bar Association, Member •Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo, Life Member •Jefferson County Bar Association, Member •State Bar of Texas •Texas Surplus Lines Association. Serands clients in Houston, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- With more than three decades of experience, Les Pickett knows how to quickly and efficiently evaluate claims and lawsuits to assist his clients in deciding whether the matter should be resolved early or taken through trial
- When trial is necessary, Les has experience in state and federal court, in front of judges and juries, and in appellate courts
- Not cowed by plaintiff-friendly venues, Les tried his first jury trial case in Beaumont, Texas and has litigated cases from Orange to El Paso and throughout Texas
- Les understands and maintains long, time-tested partnerships with his clients, giving him a deep understanding of the people, the business model, and the risk appetite for the companies he works closely with
- He actively engages his clients in all phases of litigation, ensuring that their needs are addressed with an eye toward their business goals
- Les understands that forging the relationship between attorney and client yields the best result in what is often an unpleasant experience
- Les focuses his practice on complex personal injury, trucking and transportation, insurance, construction defect, premises liability, and other civil litigation matters
- He devotes a significant portion of his practice to insurance coverage cases and the attendant litigation of those matters including hundreds of property damage cases, both residential and commercial, from hurricane, hailstorm, windstorm, fire, and flood loss
- Les has also been selected for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America for Insurance Law each year since 2013
- Awards & Recognitions •The Best Lawyers in America - Insurance Law, Litigation - Insurance, Transportation Law, 2026 RELATED NEWS 71 Galloway Attorneys Recognized in 2026 Best Lawyers in America 71 Galloway Attorneys Recognized in 2026 Best Lawyers in America Persistence Pays Off for Houston Attorneys in Construction Litigation Win Persistence Pays Off for Houston Attorneys in Construction Litigation Win Galloway Attorneys Named to 2025 Best Lawyers in America Galloway Attorneys Named to 2025 Best Lawyers in America 31 Galloway Attorneys Recognized in the 30th Edition of Best Lawyers in America 31 Galloway Attorneys Recognized in the 30th Edition of Best Lawyers in America
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Why local counsel matters in Texas
Practforg law in Texas. Legal matters in Texas are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantiand 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 substantiand 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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