Atty. Timothy J. "Tim" Herman
Tim Herman is a partner with Howry, Breen & Herman LLP, and has practiced more than 40 years as a commercial trial attorney, representing both individuals and companies. He has tried dozens of case to verdict throughout Texas and in other states.
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Timothy J. "Tim" Herman is a business and litigation attorney based in Austin, Texas, practicing at Howry, Breen & Herman LLP. Educated at The University of Texas (J.D., 1971). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice: (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Bet-the-Company Litigation (2026). Serands clients in Austin, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Tim Herman is a partner with Howry, Breen & Herman LLP, and has practiced more than 40 years as a commercial trial attorney, representing both individuals and companies
- He has tried dozens of case to verdict throughout Texas and in other states
- Mr. Herman has established a consistent reputation as one of the top commercial litigators in the state
- He has been recognized by his peers as a Super Lawyer by Texas Monthly Magazine each year since 2004, and he was selected for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America (copyright by Woodward/White Inc.) in 2009 in the fields of ‘Bet the Company’ and ‘Commercial Litigation.’ He has also been named to the Best of the Bar by the Austin Business Journal
- In 2008, Mr. Herman received the prestigious recognition as a Pro Bono Champion by the Texas Civil Rights Project
- Practice Areas Commercial Litigation General Litigation Mr. Herman has extensive experience in handling cases involving: • business torts • contract disputes • corporate liability of officers/directors • employment litigation • oil & gas litigation • real estate litigation • shareholder claims & disputes Licenses/Admissions State Bar of Texas U.S
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Northern, Southern and Western Districts 5th Circuit Court of Appeals Education J.D., University of Texas School of Law, 1971 B.B.A. in Finance, University of Texas, 1967 Professional Affiliations/Organizations American Bar Association American Board of Trial Advocates American Trial Lawyers Association Austin Bar Association Texas Bar Association Public Law Section Texas Trial Lawyers Association Community Organizations Austin Aquatic League – President Austin Country Club – Board Member George W. Bush Presidential Campaign - Special Campaign Helping Hand Home – Foster Parent Kappa Sigma Educational Foundation, Inc. – President, Trustee Lakeside Retirement Activity Center – President and Board Member Peoples Community Clinic – Board Member Steps of Faith Ranch for At Risk Adolescents – Board of Advisors Texas War on Drugs – General Counsel Volunteer Legal Services of Central Texas West Austin Basketball – Coach West Austin Youth Association – Former President and Board Member Western Hills Little League – Coach, thirteen years Tim Herman Media Mentions and Articles
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Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
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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 Austin 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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