Top Rated General Litigation Attorney in Houston, TX

Theresa M. Wanat brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to the litigation practice section of the Houston, Texas, office of the international law firm Holland & Knight LLP. Providing representation to clients throughout the area, she handles general business disputes, personal injury and wrongful death defense, residential and commercial property adverse possession claims, and the defense of insurers involved in coverage litigation.

Included among Ms. Wanat's notable achievements during her career is the assistance she provided in the settlement of a potential liability claim against a subcontractor in connection with a Gulf Coast oil spill. Her knowledge of applicable law allowed her to aid another client in the interpretation of a multimillion dollar blended finite risk insurance policy.

A 2004 graduate of the University of Michigan where she received a Bachelor of Arts with honors, Ms. Wanat pursued her legal education at the University of Houston Law Center and was awarded her Juris Doctor in 2010. She is admitted to practice before all Texas state courts and holds memberships in the Houston Bar Association, the Houston Young Lawyers Association and Texas Women Lawyers. Ms. Wanat serves as a member of the board of directors of Achieve Fort Bend County, a nonprofit organization dedicated to reducing high school dropout rates and to providing opportunities for individuals without diplomas.

A published author, Ms. Wanat was the co-writer of an article on judgment appeal strategy for The Houston Lawyer, the bi-monthly publication of the Houston Bar Association. While in law school, she also served as an editor and researcher of Capital Cases Bench Book, a resource designed to assist capital murder case trial court judges.