Practice areas: Personal Injury, Construction Litigation
Licensed in Texas since: 2005
Education: University of Houston Law Center
Law Offices of Colby Lewis
815 Walker StSuite 452
Houston, TX 77002 Phone: 866-265-2948 Email: Colby Lewis Visit website
Attorney Championing Your Rights: When Everything's on the Line, Call Colby. Relentless Representation.
With years of dedicated service to clients, I've built a reputation as a relentless advocate for those affected by major disasters and personal tragedies. My journey in the legal world has not only been about representing clients but about championing their rights, ensuring their stories are heard, and bringing them justice. What sets me apart? It's my unwavering commitment to each case, viewing every client as part of my own family, and my ability to understand the legal system from all angles.
At The Law Offices of Colby Lewis, we don't just take on cases; we invest ourselves wholeheartedly in the cause. Our track record speaks volumes, having taken on some of the world's most formidable opponents and emerging triumphant.
If you're seeking a legal team that goes above and beyond, setting new benchmarks for success, I invite you to connect with me. Let's discuss how I can be of service to you or explore potential collaborations. Reach out directly or visit our website for a free consultation. Your fight is our fight.
Today, with well over a decade of success on his record as a civil trial lawyer, Colby has earned the respect of both his clients and his peers. Thanks to this respect, he has also earned a number of honors, including a "Superb" rating from Avvo and an AV Preeminent peer review rating from Martindale-Hubbell. In addition, he is a member of the Texas Bar College.
First Admitted: 2005, Texas
Professional Webpage: https://clewislaw.com/
Bar / Professional Activity
- Mr. Lewis is a Member of the TTLA, HTLA, Houston Bar Association, American Bar Association, and former member of the Texas Young Lawyers Association, and the Houston Young Lawyers Association, serving as a chair of the annual Judiciary Cruise program from 2007 to 2009. , 2024
Verdicts / Settlements (Case Results)
- Settled for $30m bad faith and construction defect case representing dozens of buildings and defendants. Settled personal injury lawsuits into tens of millions, including confidential settlements of over $6 mm for one case. , 2023
- Settled personal injury case with 4 clients for $6.3 million. No surgery. No trial. One deposition. Great result. , 2024
- I achieved a significant seven-figure settlement in the high-profile Ramirez vs. Texas Renaissance Festivals case. After years of relentless advocacy and complex litigation, I successfully held multiple defendants accountable for severe negligence. This remarkable victory highlights his dedication to securing justice for the injured and reinforces our reputation as a top-tier personal injury attorney., 2024
Special Licenses / Certifications
- The College of the State Bar of Texas -The College of the State Bar of Texas, the only organization in the United States formed for this purpose, is an honorary society of lawyers, chartered by the Supreme Court of Texas in 1981, to recognize and encourage lawyers who maintain and enhance their professional skills and the quality of their service to the public by completing at least double the required hours of continuing legal education each year. The College also sponsors or otherwise assists in educational activities of significant merit and widespread relevance and applicability to the legal profession., 2018
- Mr. Lewis is a Fellow of The College of the State Bar of Texas -The College of the State Bar of Texas, the only organization in the United States formed for this purpose, is an honorary society of lawyers, chartered by the Supreme Court of Texas in 1981, to recognize and encourage lawyers who maintain and enhance their professional skills and the quality of their service to the public by completing at least double the required hours of continuing legal education each year. The College also sponsors or otherwise assists in educational activities of significant merit and widespread relevance and applicability to the legal profession., 2024
- The College of the State Bar of Texas -The College of the State Bar of Texas, the only organization in the United States formed for this purpose, is an honorary society of lawyers, chartered by the Supreme Court of Texas in 1981, to recognize and encourage lawyers who maintain and enhance their professional skills and the quality of their service to the public by completing at least double the required hours of continuing legal education each year. The College also sponsors or otherwise assists in educational activities of significant merit and widespread relevance and applicability to the legal profession., 2023
Pro bono / Community Service
- When not litigating, Mr. Lewis volunteers at the Shriners Hospital for Children as a member of the Hospital Driver’s Corps. Mr. Lewis is also active in the Houston community, serving as a Houston Stock Show and Rodeo Committeeman, a member of the Cut Above Cookers Team at the annual World Championship of BBQ, and as Assistant Legal Counsel for the Arabia Shrine Temple of Houston. Mr. Lewis also gives pro bono time for Oilfield Helping Hands (OHH) as outside counsel. OHH is an organization dedicated to helping workers who have been hurt while working on the job in the Oil Industry.
Educational Background
- University of Houston Law Center Activities and societies: University of Houston Journal of International Law (Research Editor), Mock Trial Team, Moot Court Team, Dean’s Advisory Council, Student Bar Association (Section representative), University of Houston Law Center Ambassadors, Student Mentor, 2005
- The University of Texas at AustinThe University of Texas at AustinBA, Plan I Philosophy, Political Science, Computer Science BA, Plan I Philosophy, Political Science, Computer Science certActivities and societies: Honor Thesis: The Philosophy of Hackers, Phi Kappa Theta (Vice President, Judicial Board Chair, Alumni Liaison), Beta Alpha Rho Pre-Law Fraternity (DDP Philanthropy Chair, Firm Leader), Undergraduate Philosophy AssociationActivities and societies: Honor Thesis: The Philosophy of Hackers, Phi Kappa Theta (Vice President, Judicial Board Chair, Alumni Liaison), Beta Alpha Rho Pre-Law Fraternity (DDP Philanthropy Chair, Firm Leader), Undergraduate Philosophy Association Dean’s List, 1999-2002, 2002
Other Outstanding Achievements
- Houstonian Top Lawyer of 2022 , 2022
- Rated --> Top Attorney: Civil Litigation and Plaintiff's Personal Injury, 2023
- Houstonian Top Lawyer of 2015, 2015
- Legal Leaders: Texas Top Rated Lawyers of 2015 - ALM Legal Leaders, 2015
- Member: The College of the State Bar of Texas
- Ranked AV Preeminent by Martindale Hubbell.
Honors
- "AV Preeminent", Martindale Hubbell, 2022
- Rated --> Top Attorney: Civil Litigation and Plaintiff's Personal Injury, Houstonia, 2024
- "AV Preeminent", Martindale Hubble, 2024
- "AV Preeminent", Martindale Hubbell, 2023
- Rated --> Top Attorney: Civil Litigation and Plaintiff's Personal Injury, AVVO, 2022
- The Avvo Rating is our effort to evaluate a lawyer’s background based on the information available in an attorney’s Avvo profile. We create the rating using a model that considers information the lawyer has included on their profile in addition to information we collect from public sources like state bar associations and lawyer websites., Rated --> Top Attorney: Civil Litigation and Plaintiff's Personal Injury, AVVO, 2020
- Mr. Lewis has achieved Martindale-Hubbell’s highest rating for legal ability and professional ethics, AV Preeminent -- in Litigation, Personal Injury and Insurance -- as reflected by the opinions of his peers and members of the judiciary.An AV certification mark is a significant rating accomplishment - a testament to the fact that a lawyer's peers rank him or her at the highest level of professional excellence., "AV Preeminent", Martindale Hubbell, 2020
- Selected as top litgator based on reviews and feedback. , AVVO: Superb Litigator, AVVO, 2019
- The Clients' Choice Award is reserved for legal professionals who receive five or more 4 or 5 star reviews on Avvo within a period of one year. Selections for the clients' choice award are made based on the number and quality of ratings and reviews an attorney receives by clients they have personally represented in a given year. As an attorney can only influence their Avvo client rating through the caliber of client service they provide, this award acts as a reflection of the levels of dedication and professionalism clients can expect., Client Choice Award, AVVO, 2020
- Avvo Rated: Superb Litigator, Avvo, 2016
- The Avvo Rating is our effort to evaluate a lawyer’s background based on the information available in an attorney’s Avvo profile. We create the rating using a model that considers information the lawyer has included on their profile in addition to information we collect from public sources like state bar associations and lawyer websites., Rated --> Top Attorney: Civil Litigation and Plaintiff's Personal Injury, Avvo, 2018
- AVVO: Superb Litigator, AVVO, 2017
- Mr. Lewis has achieved Martindale-Hubbell’s highest rating for legal ability and professional ethics, AV Preeminent -- in Litigation, Personal Injury and Insurance -- as reflected by the opinions of his peers and members of the judiciary.An AV certification mark is a significant rating accomplishment - a testament to the fact that a lawyer's peers rank him or her at the highest level of professional excellence., "AV Preeminent", Martindale Hubbell, 2018
- The “AV Preeminent” award from Martindale-Hubbell (the highest rating for legal abilities and professional ethics by his peers and members of the judiciary), , Rated AV Preeminent, Martindale-Hubbell, 2017
Selections
- Super Lawyers: 2016 - 2026
- Rising Stars: 2015 - 2016