Insurance Defense & More Attorney · Serving Houston, TX · 35+ Years Experience
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About Stephen M. Fernelius at a Glance
Stephen M. Fernelius is a Member based in Houston, Texas, practicing at Fernelius Simon PLLC. They have 35+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1991. Their practice focuses on personal injury, business, real estate, commercial re, and slip & fall. Admitted to practice in Texas (1991) and U.S. District Court, Southern District of Texas (1991). Educated at University of Texas School of Law (J.D., 1991) and Georgetown University (B.S. Foreign, 1988). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of State Bar of Texas Houston and American Bar Associations International Association of Defense Counsel Defense Research Institute Texas Association of Defense Counsel Fellow: Texas Bar Foundation American Board of Trial Advocates. Serves clients in Houston, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Stephen M. Fernelius
- Mr. Stephen M. Fernelius is a lawyer practicing products liability, insurance defense, personal injury and 10 other areas of law
- Stephen received a B.S. degree from Georgetown University in 1988, and has been licensed for 35 years
- Stephen practices at Fernelius Simon PLLC in Houston, TX
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Stephen M. Fernelius's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Stephen M. Fernelius handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Houston.
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.
Stephen M. Fernelius is one of 262,557 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Texas →
Business & Corporate Law in Houston
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
Stephen M. Fernelius is one of 497,491 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Texas →
Real Estate Law in Houston
Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
Stephen M. Fernelius is one of 313,729 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Texas →
Commercial Real Estate in Houston
Stephen M. Fernelius is one of 15,821 commercial re attorneys indexed nationally. Browse commercial re attorneys in Texas →
Slip & Fall / Premises Liability in Houston
Stephen M. Fernelius is one of 29,187 slip & fall attorneys indexed nationally. Browse slip & fall attorneys in Texas →
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 Stephen M. Fernelius
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 Stephen M. Fernelius's practice in the field of personal injury, business, real estate, commercial re, and slip & fall.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Stephen M. Fernelius brings 35+ 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 and U.S. District Court, Southern District of Texas, Stephen M. Fernelius can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering personal injury, business, and real estate, Stephen M. Fernelius 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 Stephen M. Fernelius 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 Stephen M. Fernelius Handles in Houston
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