Bad Faith Insurance Cases & More Attorney · Serving Houston, TX · 41+ Years Experience
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About Robert E. Lapin at a Glance
Robert E. Lapin is a Member based in Houston, Texas, practicing at Lapin & Landa, L.L.P.. They have 41+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1985. Their practice focuses on contracts, wrongful death, personal injury, employment, and business. Admitted to practice in Texas (1985), U.S. District Court, Southern District of Texas (1986), and U.S. District Court, Western District of Texas and U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit (1986). Educated at University of Texas School of Law (J.D., 1985) and Stanford University (B.A., 1982). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Houston and American Bar Associations State Bar of Texas Texas Young Lawyers Association. Serves clients in Houston, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Robert E. Lapin
- Mr. Robert E. Lapin is a lawyer practicing personal injury & wrongful death, investor suitability/unsuitability claims & arbitration, bad faith insurance cases and 9 other areas of law
- Robert received a B.A. degree from Stanford University in 1982, and has been licensed for 41 years
- Robert practices at Lapin & Landa, L.L.P. in Houston, TX
Practice Areas Explained
Robert E. Lapin's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Robert E. Lapin 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
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Wrongful Death in Houston
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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
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Business & Corporate Law in Houston
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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 Robert E. Lapin
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 E. Lapin's practice in the field of contracts, wrongful death, personal injury, employment, and business.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Robert E. Lapin brings 41+ 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 Texas, U.S. District Court, Southern District of Texas, and U.S. District Court, Western District of Texas and U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit, Robert E. Lapin can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering contracts, wrongful death, and personal injury, Robert E. Lapin 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 E. Lapin 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 Robert E. Lapin Handles in Houston
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