Practice areas: Construction Litigation, Business Litigation, Government Contracts; view more
Licensed in Texas since: 2001
Education: South Texas College of Law Houston
Selected to Super Lawyers: 2020 - 2025 
Selected to Rising Stars: 2013 Call today:
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William H. Barfield stands at the helm of the litigation section at Porter Law Firm. His leadership is marked by a steadfast commitment to excellence, innovation and a client-centric approach to advocacy. Renowned for his strategic acumen and unwavering dedication, he has adeptly represented both individuals and businesses across a spectrum of legal challenges, including construction defects, commercial disputes, toxic torts, product liability, wrongful death, eminent domain, condemnation and intellectual property disputes.
Colleagues and clients alike laud Mr. Barfield for his fervor for the law, relentless advocacy, and knack for crafting tailored, effective solutions to even the most intricate legal issues. With over 20 years of experience, he has built a reputation as a trusted adviser and a formidable trial attorney. He oversees the firm’s commercial litigation and construction defect cases, fostering a culture of collaboration and success.
Mr. Barfield's academic credentials include a B.B.A. and an M.B.A. from Texas Tech University, a J.D. from South Texas College of Law Houston, and dual LL.M. degrees in energy and intellectual property from the University of Houston Law Center. His professional excellence has been recognized by Texas Monthly and Houstonia magazines, and he has been featured in BL Rankings’ Best Lawyers in America publication for 2023 to 2024.
A true consummate professional, Mr. Barfield's competence is further underscored by his board certification in personal injury trial law from the Texas Board of Legal Specialization. His AV Preeminent* peer-review rating through Martindale-Hubbell highlights his exceptional legal skills and high ethical standards. His dedication to his clients and the legal profession has earned him respect and numerous accolades within the legal community.
As a managing partner at the firm, Mr. Barfield is deeply committed to the success of his clients, his firm and the broader legal community. He actively mentors fellow attorneys, contributes to legal education initiatives and shares his insights at industry events.
*AV®, AV Preeminent®, Martindale-Hubbell Distinguished and Martindale-Hubbell Notable are certification marks used under license in accordance with the Martindale-Hubbell certification procedures, standards and policies. Martindale-Hubbell® is the facilitator of a peer-review rating process. Ratings reflect the anonymous opinions of members of the bar and the judiciary. Martindale-Hubbell® Peer Review Ratings™ fall into two categories – legal ability and general ethical standards.
Practice areas
Construction Litigation: Consumer, Business Litigation, Government Contracts, Personal Injury - General: Plaintiff, Personal Injury - Products: Plaintiff, Real Estate: BusinessFocus areas
Construction Defects, Personal Injury - Plaintiff, Wrongful Death
- 40% Construction Litigation: Consumer
- 20% Business Litigation
- 10% Government Contracts
- 10% Personal Injury - General: Plaintiff
- 10% Personal Injury - Products: Plaintiff
- 10% Real Estate: Business
First Admitted: 2001, Texas
Bar / Professional Activity
- Texas, State Bar Member
- State Bar of Texas, Member
- National Trial Lawyers, Member
- U.S. District Court Eastern District of Texas
- U.S. District Court Southern District of Texas
- U.S. District Court Northern District of Texas
- U.S. District Court Western District of Texas
- Texas
- Texas Trial Lawyers Association, Member
- Houston Bar Association, Member
- The National Trial Lawyers - Top 100 Trial Lawyers
- American Association For Justice, Member
- American Bar Association, Member
Verdicts / Settlements (Case Results)
- Mr. Barfield has obtained several hundred million dollars in jury verdicts, settlements, or awards for his clients over the course of his career
Special Licenses / Certifications
- Personal Injury Trial Law, Texas Board of Legal Specialization, 2021
Honors
- 10.0 - Superb Attorney Rating, AVVO.COM, 2024
- BL Rankings’ Best Lawyers In America publication, 2013
- Texas "Super Lawyer Honoree" by Thomson Reuters, 2020-2025
- Top Lawyers in Texas, Texas Monthly and Houstonia magazines, 2013
- Selected To Best Lawyers In America, BL Rankings, LLC (www.bestlawyers.com), 2023
- Platinum - Client Champion Award, Martindale Hubbell Lawyer Ratings Service, 2024
- 2013 AVVO CLIENTS' CHOICE AWARD - Each year, Avvo.com presents attorneys across the country with the Clients’ Choice Award based on both the quantity and quality of client reviews that the attorney receives on their online profile, AVVO.COM, 2024
- The National Trial Lawyers: Top 100 -- is an invitation-only organization composed of the premier trial lawyers from each state in the nation who meet stringent qualifications as civil plaintiff and/or criminal defense trial lawyers. Selection is based on a thorough multi-phase process which includes peer nominations combined with third-party research. Membership is extended solely to the select few of the most qualified attorneys from each state who demonstrate superior qualifications of leadership, reputation, influence, stature and public profile, The National Trial Lawyers- Top 100 Trial Lawyers, 2024
- The College of the State Bar of Texas: The College is an honorary society of lawyers who are among the best trained attorneys in Texas. Members are qualified attorneys who are interested in both high ethical standards and improved training for all Texas attorneys, The College of The State Bar of Texas, 2024
- Lead Counsel Rated: In order to earn the Lead Counsel Rating, an attorney must not only demonstrate significant legal experience, but must also receive multiple peer recommendations advocating his or her ability, Lead Counsel Rated, 2024
- MULTI-MILLION DOLLAR ADVOCATES FORUM: Established in 1993, the Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum is one of the most prestigious groups of trial lawyers in the United States. Membership is limited to attorneys who have won multi-million dollar verdicts and settlements. There are over 4000 members throughout the country. Fewer than 1% of U.S. lawyers are members, The Top Trial Lawyers In America, MULTI-MILLION DOLLAR ADVOCATES FORUM, 2024
- AV Preeminent Rating By Martindale-Hubbell® Peer Review Ratings™ reflects a combination of achieving a Very High General Ethical Standards rating and a Legal Ability numerical rating. The General Ethical Standards rating denotes adherence to professional standards of conduct and ethics, reliability, diligence and other criteria relevant to the discharge of professional responsibilities, 5.0 out of 5.0 - AV Rated - Martindale-Hubbell Peer Review Ratings, 2024
Educational Background
- Texas Tech University: BBA - Accounting, 1996
- University of Houston Law Center: LL.M., Intellectual Property, 2012
- Texas Tech University: MBA, 2013
- University of Houston Law Center: LL.M., Energy, Environment and Natural Resources, 2012
- Individuals
These comments were made by fellow attorneys during the annual nomination process.
“A leading lawyer in mass tort litigation for plaintiffs.”
“An expert in the area of mass torts.”
Selections
- Super Lawyers: 2020 - 2025
- Rising Stars: 2013
Certificates and credentials
Personal Injury Trial Law
