Atty. Thomas O. "Tom" Deen
Thomas Deen is a partner in SBSB’s Corpus Christi and Houston offices. Over a career spanning more than 40 years in maritime law, he has developed a reputation for client service.
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Thomas O. "Tom" Deen is a maritime attorney based in Houston, Texas, practicing at Schouest, Bamdas, Soshea & BenMaier PLLC. Admitted to practice in Texas, State Bar of Texas. Educated at South Texas College of Law Houston (J.D., 1983) and Emory University (B.S., 1977). 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). Serands clients in Houston, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Thomas Deen is a partner in SBSB’s Corpus Christi and Houston offices
- Over a career spanning more than 40 years in maritime law, he has developed a reputation for client service
- As a litigator, arbitrator and counsel, he represents clients in other areas including construction, energy, transportation, business transactions and more
- A member of SBSB Eastham since September 2016, Tom is a certified arbitrator and is a past Chairman of the Board of Directors for the Houston Maritime Arbitrators Association
- His experience and professionalism across multiple roles earned him the distinct honor of an AV Preeminent rating by Martindale-Hubbell
- He also gives back to maritime organizations throughout the Houston area, actively participating in the Houston Yacht Club, the Houston International Seafarer’s Center, the Corpus Christi International Seafarer’s Center and the International Propeller Club of the U.S. – Port of Houston
- Tom is admitted to the State Bar of Texas and is licensed to practice before the U.S
- Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit and the U.S
- District Courts for the Northern, Southern and Eastern Districts of Texas
- He is an authority on maritime law and is well-versed in other areas of the law, allowing Tom to provide his expertise across numerous practice areas
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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 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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