Rodney Drinnon
Attorney Profile
Top Rated Business Litigation Attorney in Houston, TX
Attorney Rodney Drinnon is a partner with the McCathern law firm and serves as co-manager of the firm's office Houston, Texas. A top-rated trial attorney with more than 27 years of legal experience, Mr. Drinnon provides invaluable counsel and support to a diverse range of clients throughout Texas and beyond who have serious and complex legal issues involving any of the following:
- Business and Commercial Litigation, including anti-trust actions, director and officer liability defense, contested corporate control disputes and other issues
- Employment Law Defense against allegations of discrimination, harassment, FMLA claims and workers' rights violations
- Insurance Coverage Disputes
- Oil and Gas Litigation
- Real Estate Litigation
- Restaurant and Hospitality Matters and Litigation
- General Corporate Counseling
Over the course of his legal career, Mr. Drinnon has successfully handled "bet the company" types of litigation in various jurisdictions across the country. His client base has ranged from Fortune 500 companies, contractors and construction companies, insurance providers, shareholders, small-business owners and entrepreneurs, and others. Along with handling complex litigation matters and securing dismissals and summary judgments for his clients, he has assisted numerous prospective business owners with establishing their commercial enterprises with an eye on future success.
Honored for his impeccable professionalism and unwavering commitment to those he serves, Mr. Drinnon has earned consistent top rankings and endorsements from his peers, including designation as one of Houston's Top Lawyers from H Magazine. He has also received many testimonials and referrals from his satisfied clients, and he has gained a reputation for his in-depth legal knowledge and aggressive yet practical approach to helping his clients achieve the favorable outcomes they seek.
A 1990 honors graduate of Indiana University, Bloomington, Mr. Drinnon attended Loyola University Chicago School of Law, where he obtained his Juris Doctor in 1993. He holds his license to practice in Illinois and Texas, and he is admitted to practice before the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Texas, the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois and the Southern District of Ohio, and the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 5th Circuit.
- 30%Business Litigation
- 30%Civil Litigation: Defense
- 10%Antitrust Litigation
- 10%Employment & Labor: Employee
- 10%Insurance Coverage
- 10%Real Estate: Business
Selections
- Super Lawyers: 2020 - 2022
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About Rodney Drinnon
First Admitted: 1993, Texas
Professional Webpage: https://mccathernlaw.com/attorney/rodney-l-drinnon/
Verdicts/Settlements
- Illinois
- Texas
Educational Background
- Indiana University - Bloomington, Dual degree with honors in political science/speech communication, High Distinction - Phi Beta Kappa, 1990
Honors/Awards
- , Top Lawyer - Commercial Litigation, Houstonia Magazine, 2020
- , Top Lawyer - Commercial Litigation, Houstonia Magazine, 2021
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Last Updated: 5/15/2022