Atty. Robert Ford
A trial lawyer in the truest sense, Rob Ford has led the defense and prosecution of complex civil cases at every phase of litigation, from discovery and pretrial motion practice through trial, final judgment and appeal. Licensed in Texas, Louisiana, and Arkansas, Rob practices in state and federal courts throughout Texas and the greater Gulf Coast, where he represents plaintiffs and defendants in an array of high-stakes civil litigation, including complex commercial litigation, trade-secrets cases, fiduciary disputes, business torts, personal-injury suits, product-liability claims, and constru
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Robert Ford is a personal injury, business, and litigation attorney based in Houston, Texas, practicing at Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP. Educated at The University of Texas (J.D., 2009). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation (2026) and Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants (2026). Serves clients in Houston, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- A trial lawyer in the truest sense, Rob Ford has led the defense and prosecution of complex civil cases at every phase of litigation, from discovery and pretrial motion practice through trial, final judgment and appeal
- Licensed in Texas, Louisiana, and Arkansas, Rob practices in state and federal courts throughout Texas and the greater Gulf Coast, where he represents plaintiffs and defendants in an array of high-stakes civil litigation, including complex commercial litigation, trade-secrets cases, fiduciary disputes, business torts, personal-injury suits, product-liability claims, and construction litigation
- In the professional-liability context, Rob also defends lawyers and law firms accused of legal malpractice
- Having handled all facets of trial as lead counsel, it is his extensive trial experience that sets him apart
- From arguing the pretrial conference to picking a jury
- from delivering opening statements and closing arguments
- from examining witnesses to arguing the jury charge — Rob has done it all from the “first chair.” As a result, he prides himself on building a case for trial thematically, from the ground up
- And, while he appreciates that not all cases call for a courtroom resolution, Rob also is keenly aware that his trial readiness and comfort in the courtroom optimizes his client’s chances of resolving a matter favorably, whether through trial, dispositive motion, or settlement
- Notably, Rob has established himself as one of a handful of subject-matter experts in cases involving Chapter 95 of Texas’ Civil Practices & Remedies Code (which limits commercial premises owners’ liability for injuries and deaths sustained by independent contractors) and motions and appeals under the Texas Citizens’ Participation Act (TCPA), Texas’s anti-SLAPP statute
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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 attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
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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 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 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.
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