Atty. Rodney Merwin

Atty. Rodney Merwin

Rodney Merwin is Of Counsel to Perdue & Kidd. Attorney Rodney Merwin has been a fearless advocate for thousands of Texans for forty-two years.

Houston Houston 47 yrs experience 47 year
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Profile Summary

About Rodney Merwin at a glance

Rodney Merwin is an Of Counsel based in Houston, Texas, practicing at Perdue & Kidd. They have 47+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1979. Their practice focuses on car accidents, truck accidents, medical malpractice, wrongful death, and personal injury. Admitted to practice in Texas (1979). Educated at University of Texas (J.D., 1979) and Northwestern University (B.A., 1976). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Provides legal services in Spanish. Serands clients in Houston, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Rodney Merwin is Of Counsel to Perdue & Kidd
  • Attorney Rodney Merwin has been a fearless advocate for thousands of Texans for forty-two years
  • He has been board certified in personal injury trial law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization since 2000 and is a Texas Lawyer Top Rated from 2013 – 2022
  • Rodney is a native Houstonian, having graduated from Memorial High School, where he served as President of the Student Council in 1972
  • He then attended Northwestern University in Evanston, Illinois as a Clarion DeWitt Hardy Debate Scholar and graduated with honors, receiving a Bachelor of Arts Degree in 1976, majoring in political science
  • After his undergraduate education, Rodney attended the University of Texas School of Law in Austin, earning his Doctor of Jurisprudence Degree in 1979
  • He became licensed to practice law in Texas by the Supreme Court of Texas in November 1979
  • Not long after becoming licensed, Rodney Merwin established a general law practice, handling personal injury, family law, and criminal cases, among other legal services
  • Always aspiring to be a trial lawyer, Rodney very quickly began trying cases to judges and juries in Texas courts
  • Rodney has been lead counsel in more than 100 jury trials
  • In the late 1990’s, Rodney began concentrating his efforts in the area of personal injury law and soon handled injury cases exclusively
  • He is extremely motivated to help victims recover their lawful damages when injured due to the negligence or wrongdoings of others
  • Rodney receives great satisfaction from helping his clients, as much as possible, return to their pre-injury quality of life

Practice Areas Explained

Rodney Merwin's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Rodney Merwin handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Car Accidents

Hurt in a car crash? Car accident lawyers fight insurance companies for fair compensation — free consult, no fee unless you win.

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Truck Accidents

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Medical Malpractice

Medical malpractice lawyers represent patients harmed by negligent doctors, hospitals, and other providers. Free case review, no fee unless you win.

Rodney Merwin is one of 49,086 medical malpractice attorneys indexed nationally. Browse medical malpractice attorneys in Texas →

Wrongful Death

Rodney Merwin is one of 31,253 wrongful death attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wrongful death attorneys in Texas →

Personal Injury

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.

Rodney Merwin is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Texas →

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 andnue, 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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Rodney Merwin

Where is Rodney Merwin's law office located?
Rodney Merwin's law practice is located in Houston, Texas. The firm is Perdue & Kidd. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Rodney Merwin handle?
Rodney Merwin focuses on car accidents, truck accidents, medical malpractice, wrongful death, personal injury. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Texas.
How long has Rodney Merwin practiced law?
Rodney Merwin has 47+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1979.
What languages does Rodney Merwin speak?
Rodney Merwin provides legal services in Spanish. Bilingual representation can be especially important when contracts, testimony, or court filings require accurate translation.
Where did Rodney Merwin go to law school?
Rodney Merwin earned their education at (J.D., 1979); (B.A., 1976).
How can I contact Rodney Merwin for a consultation?
You can contact Rodney Merwin directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has Rodney Merwin received?
Rodney Merwin's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
University of Texas
- 1979
B.A.
Northwestern University
- 1976

Languages

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Texas
Admitted: 1979

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