Atty. William Shawn Staples

Atty. William Shawn Staples

Mr. William Shawn Staples is a lawyer practicing business litigation, personal injury, intellectual property and 1 other area of law.

Houston Houston 33 yrs experience 33 year
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About William Shawn Staples at a glance

William Shawn Staples is an Attorney based in Houston, Texas, practicing at The O'Quinn Law Firm. They have 33+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1993. Their practice focuses on personal injury, business, ip, and litigation. Admitted to practice in Texas Tennessee Western District Court Texas Northern District Court Texas Southern District/Bankrup (1993). Educated at South Texas College of Law (J.D., 1993) and University of Houston (B.S., 1987). Active member of Houston Bar Association Houston Trial Lawyers Association Texas Trial Lawyers Association Trial Lawyers for Public Justice J and Reuben Clark Law Society The Association of Trial Lawyers of America. Serands clients in Houston, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Mr. William Shawn Staples is a lawyer practicing business litigation, personal injury, intellectual property and 1 other area of law
  • William received a B.S. degree from University of Houston in 1987, and has been licensed for 33 years
  • William practices at The O'Quinn Law Firm in Houston, TX

Practice Areas Explained

William Shawn Staples's Areas of Practice

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

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.

William Shawn Staples is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Texas →

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

William Shawn Staples is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Texas →

Intellectual Property

IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.

William Shawn Staples is one of 106,079 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip attorneys in Texas →

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

William Shawn Staples is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation 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 William Shawn Staples

Where is William Shawn Staples's law office located?
William Shawn Staples's law practice is located in Houston, Texas. The firm is The O'Quinn Law Firm. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does William Shawn Staples handle?
William Shawn Staples focuses on personal injury, business, ip, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Texas.
How long has William Shawn Staples practiced law?
William Shawn Staples has 33+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1993.
Where did William Shawn Staples go to law school?
William Shawn Staples earned their education at (J.D., 1993); (B.S., 1987).
How can I contact William Shawn Staples for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
South Texas College of Law
- 1993
B.S.
University of Houston
- 1987

Bar Admissions

Texas Tennessee Western District Court Texas Northern District Court Texas Southern District/Bankrup
Admitted: 1993

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