Practice areas: Personal Injury, Construction Litigation, Business Litigation; view more
Licensed in Texas since: 2005
Education: University of Houston Law Center
Languages spoken: English, Spanish
Selected to Super Lawyers: 2016 - 2026 
Selected to Rising Stars: 2015 - 2016 
Free Consultation Law Offices of Colby Lewis
815 Walker StSuite 452
Houston, TX 77002 Phone: 866-265-2948 Email: Colby Lewis Visit website
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Colby Lewis is the founder and lead trial attorney at The Law Offices of Colby Lewis in Houston, Texas. Recognizing that powerful corporate defendants and insurance carriers utilize complex layers of liability defense, Colby dedicates his litigation practice to representing the underdog in high-stakes personal injury claims, commercial vehicle accidents, premises liability, and commercial construction defect lawsuits.
Colby is a seventh-generation Texan who approaches every client matter with a philosophy of relentless representation. His courtroom capabilities are backed by an elite tier of professional peer recognition, including selection to the 2026 Texas Super Lawyers Top List and the prestigious Houston Top 100 Super Lawyers List. As a dedicated advocate for continuous professional rigor, Colby is a Fellow in the Texas Bar College, marking 14 consecutive years of completing double the state's required legal education.
Colby graduated in the Top 15% of his class from the University of Houston Law Center, where he actively excelled in mock trial and advanced advocacy programs, following an honors thesis graduation from the University of Texas at Austin. Additionally, his rare academic background includes a technical certification in Computer Science, a distinct strategic asset enabling him to aggressively dismantle corporate defense technicalities during complex electronic discovery, accident reconstruction data audits, and forensic tribometric testing.
Based out of the historic Esperson Building in downtown Houston, Colby Lewis has recovered more than $200 million for injury victims and commercial property owners across Texas by refusing to let insurance companies or big developers dictate the terms of justice.
Practice areas
Personal Injury - General: Plaintiff, Construction Litigation: Business, Business Litigation, Personal Injury - Medical Malpractice: Plaintiff, Personal Injury - Products: PlaintiffFirst 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. , 2026
Verdicts / Settlements (Case Results)
- I obtained a $6,000,000 settlement against an oil & Gas company for personal injury when they failed to follow procedures for employee use of company vehicles. , 2026
- I recovered $850,000 against a national delivery and logistics company for personal injury. , 2026
- 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. , 2025
- 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
Videos
- In February 2022, a devastating head-on collision in Chambers County left Alberto Lee with over $277,000 in medical bills. While the police report simply blamed the other driver, we looked deeper. We discovered that a construction company had negligently dumped debris that turned into a slick, hazardous mud during the rain. This wasn't just a simple car accident; it was a failure of corporate oversight involving a construction firm, a major steel company, and a national waste management giant. When Mr. Lee first sought legal help, other attorneys told him his case was only worth $30,000—a fraction of his actual medical expenses. They saw a difficult road ahead and suggested he settle for less. We saw it differently. We knew that with three major corporate defendants involved, we had to be relentless. Despite their "Big Law" defense teams and attempts to exhaust our resources, we refused to fold. Our persistence forced these corporations to the table, resulting in a confidential, high six-figure settlement that stunned our client. For Mr. Lee and his family, this was life-changing money that finally provided the justice they deserved. This case is a testament to why you need an attorney with the background to see the full picture. We don't just look at the crash; we find the accountability. If you’ve been told your case isn't worth much, let us take a second look., The Case of Alberto Lee, 2026
- En la Firma Legal de Colby Lewis, creemos que nadie debería enfrentarse jamás a la violencia o la intimidación en el lugar de trabajo. En este emotivo testimonio, nuestra clienta Arletis —una trabajadora inmigrante cubana y graduada de una academia de artes— comparte su desgarradora experiencia tras sobrevivir a un asalto no provocado en su entorno laboral. Mientras se recuperaba de una cirugía reciente, Arletis intentó salir temprano de su turno al sentirse indispuesta. En lugar de recibir el apoyo estándar por parte de la gerencia, fue perseguida de manera agresiva y agredida físicamente por un supervisor, lo que le causó un trauma severo en la zona de su reciente operación. Enfrentándose a facturas médicas astronómicas, cirugías posteriores y las caóticas secuelas de una lesión personal, Arletis recurrió a nuestro dedicado equipo legal en busca de orientación. Nosotros intervenimos para asumir la carga, brindando una representación compasiva e informada en trauma en cada etapa del proceso. Al garantizar disponibilidad las 24 horas, los 7 días de la semana y una asesoría legal clara, transformamos un período de absoluta impotencia en un camino de seguridad, recuperación y empoderamiento. La historia de Arletis es un poderoso recordatorio para todos los trabajadores: usted no tiene que sufrir en silencio, y no tiene que enfrentar el sistema legal solo. Si ha experimentado violencia laboral o una lesión personal, comuníquese hoy mismo con la Firma Legal de Colby Lewis para una consulta gratuita., Protegido del caos, 2026
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., 2026
- 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., 2026
- 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., 2026
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 Hubble, 2026
- I've been ranked and voted by my clients. , Rated --> Top Attorney: Civil Litigation and Plaintiff's Personal Injury, AVVO, 2026
- "AV Preeminent", Martinedale Hubble, 2025
- Rated --> Top Attorney: Civil Litigation and Plaintiff's Personal Injury, Houstonia, 2024
- "AV Preeminent", Martindale Hubble, 2024
- "AV Preeminent", Martindale Hubbell, 2023
- "AV Preeminent", Martindale Hubbell, 2022
- 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
Industry Groups
- Owners
- Persons Hurt
Office location for Colby Lewis
815 Walker St
Suite 452
Houston, TX 77002
Selections
11 Years Super Lawyers
2 Years Rising Stars
- Super Lawyers: 2016 - 2026
- Rising Stars: 2015 - 2016