Atty. Robert Vining
Robert Vining is a partner in SBSB’s Houston office. A seasoned attorney with expertise spanning more than a dozen practice areas, he is a respected figure in his field who is admitted to the State Bar of Texas, the Louisiana State Bar Association, The Mississippi Bar and in nine U.S.
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Robert Vining is a maritime attorney based in Houston, Texas, practicing at Schouest, Bamdas, Soshea & BenMaier PLLC. Admitted to practice in Louisiana, Louisiana State Bar Association, Mississippi, The Mississippi Bar, and Texas, State Bar of Texas. Educated at University of Mississippi (J.D., 1996) and University of Mississippi (B.B.A. & M.B.A., 1989). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Admiralty and Maritime Law (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Awards: (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Rated AV Preeminent by Martindale-Hubbell (2026). Serves clients in Houston, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Robert Vining is a partner in SBSB’s Houston office
- A seasoned attorney with expertise spanning more than a dozen practice areas, he is a respected figure in his field who is admitted to the State Bar of Texas, the Louisiana State Bar Association, The Mississippi Bar and in nine U.S
- District Courts across the Gulf Coast
- Mr. Vining arrived to SBSB in February 2018 and has overseen a prolific law career of more than 28 years
- He primarily splits his practice between litigation and transactional work, including negotiating contracts, managing vessel financing and performing general corporate work
- Peer rated AV Preeminent by Martindale-Hubbell, he has been recognized as achieving the highest level of professional excellence in his field
- Outside of his primary practice in the courtroom, he has served as a panel member for multiple CLEs and maritime presentations
- A graduate of the University of Mississippi as an undergraduate, MBA and Juris Doctorate, Mr. Vining boasts a well-rounded background that has imbued him with a deep business and law acumen
- Detail-oriented, knowledgeable in multiple fields and steady in the courtroom, Mr. Vining is a go-to resource for litigation needs
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Maritime attorneys for Jones Act claims, longshore injury, cruise ship cases, and offshore matters.
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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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