Atty. Sharon Simmons-Cantrell
I am the President and Partner of Simmons and Fletcher, P.C., a Houston personal injury law firm founded in 1979 by my late uncle, Robert S. Simmons.
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Sharon Simmons-Cantrell is a Partner based in Houston, Texas, practicing at Simmons and Fletcher, P.C.. They have 35+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1991. Their practice focuses on car accidents, truck accidents, personal injury, workers comp, and motorcycle. Admitted to practice in Texas U.S. District Court, Southern District of Texas (1991). Educated at University of Houston (J.D., 1991) and Texas A & M University (B.S. Psychology, 1988). Recognitions include Peer Reviewed. Active member of Texas Bar Association, 1991-present Houston Trial Lawyers Association, 1991-present. Serands clients in Houston, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About
- I am the President and Partner of Simmons and Fletcher, P.C., a Houston personal injury law firm founded in 1979 by my late uncle, Robert S. Simmons
- I have been with the firm since 1986, beginning as a law clerk while I was still in college, and have practiced as an attorney with the firm continuously since my admission to the Texas Bar in 1991
- I purchased the firm at the end of 2020 with my partners, Christopher K. Fletcher and Paul H. Cannon, and have served as President since
- I lead the firm's pre-litigation department
- My practice covers car accidents, truck accidents, motorcycle accidents, premises liability, slip and fall, dog bite, brain and head injuries, burn injuries, construction accidents, defective products and wrongful death claims throughout Houston, Katy, Cypress, Memorial, Sugar Land, and across Texas
- I was named to the Super Lawyers list by Thomson Reuters every year from 2023 through 2026
- I was recognized as Living Magazine's Leading Women in 2021, named a Top Personal Injury Attorney by Lawyer's Monthly in 2022, named a Featured Member of Lawyers of Distinction in 2022, and named a Top Lawyer by H Texas Magazine every year from 2013 through 2019
- I hold a 10/10 rating on Avvo
- I earned my J.D. from the University of Houston Law Center in 1991 and my B.S. in Psychology from Texas A&M University in 1988, where I graduated with Honors and Distinction
- I serve as a Deacon at Willow Meadows Baptist Church and have been involved in the children's ministry there since 2000
- I am a member of the Christian Trial Lawyers Association and the Texas Aggie Bar Association
- I have been a Girl Scout leader for 15 years
- I am available for media commentary on Texas personal injury law, insurance negotiation, premises liability, and the unique needs of women and families seeking legal representation after an injury
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Sharon Simmons-Cantrell's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Sharon Simmons-Cantrell handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
Hurt in a car crash? Car accident lawyers fight insurance companies for fair compensation — free consult, no fee unless you win.
Sharon Simmons-Cantrell is one of 36,807 car accidents attorneys indexed nationally. Browse car accidents attorneys in Texas →
Sharon Simmons-Cantrell is one of 4,975 truck accidents attorneys indexed nationally. Browse truck accidents attorneys in Texas →
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.
Sharon Simmons-Cantrell is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Texas →
Workers compensation lawyers help injured workers get medical care, lost wages, and disability benefits. Free consult, no fee unless you win.
Sharon Simmons-Cantrell is one of 55,389 workers comp attorneys indexed nationally. Browse workers comp attorneys in Texas →
Sharon Simmons-Cantrell is one of 11,237 motorcycle attorneys indexed nationally. Browse motorcycle attorneys in Texas →
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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 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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