Atty. Robert A. Chaffin
Member, Board of Editors, Houston Law Review, 1971-1972. Author: "A Practitioner's Guide to Pleading, Proving and Recovering Damages for Failure to Pay Maintenance and Care," 18 Trial Lawyers Forum 16, July, 1983; "General Maritime Law Survival Actions on The High Seas: Azzopardi v.
Maritime Law & More Attorney · Serving Houston, TX · 54+ Years Experience
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About Robert A. Chaffin at a Glance
Robert A. Chaffin is a Member based in Houston, Texas, practicing at The Chaffin Law Firm. They have 54+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1972. Their practice focuses on personal injury, product liability, and maritime. Admitted to practice in Texas U.S. Supreme Court U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth and Eleventh Circuits and U.S. District Court, (1972). Educated at Bates College of Law, University of Houston (J.D., 1972) and Louisiana Tech University (B.S., 1968). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Houston and American Bar Associations State Bar of Texas Texas Trial Lawyers Association (Chairman, Admiralty Section, 1983-1985) The Association of Trial Lawyers of America. Serves clients in Houston, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Robert A. Chaffin
Member, Board of Editors, Houston Law Review, 1971-1972
Author
- "A Practitioner's Guide to Pleading, Proving and Recovering Damages for Failure to Pay Maintenance and Care," 18 Trial Lawyers Forum 16, July, 1983
- "General Maritime Law Survival Actions on The High Seas: Azzopardi v
- Ocean Drilling & Exploration Co.," 1985 ATLA Annual Convention
- "Update on Punitive Damages," 1986 ATLA Annual Convention
- "Practical Thoughts and Insights into the Trial of Maritime Cases," 1987 ATLA Annual Convention
- "Punitive Damages in Maritime Cases," 1987 ATLA Admiralty and Workers Compensation Seminar
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Robert A. Chaffin's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Robert A. Chaffin 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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Product Liability in Houston
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Maritime & Admiralty Law in Houston
Maritime attorneys for Jones Act claims, longshore injury, cruise ship cases, and offshore matters.
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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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Why Clients in Houston Choose Robert A. Chaffin
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 Robert A. Chaffin's practice in the field of personal injury, product liability, and maritime.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Robert A. Chaffin brings 54+ 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 personal injury, product liability, and maritime, Robert A. Chaffin 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 Robert A. Chaffin 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 Robert A. Chaffin Handles in Houston
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