Practice areas: Business Litigation, Personal Injury, Appellate; view more
Licensed in Texas since: 1972
Education: Southern Methodist University Dedman School of Law
Selected to Super Lawyers: 2003 - 2010, 2017 - 2018 Kenneth M. Morris has more than 51 years of high-level, first-chair, trial-and-appellate experience. He earned his B.A. (With Distinction) from the University of Oklahoma --- where he served as student body president --- and his J.D. from the SMU Dedman School of Law, where he was Order of the Coif and one of the five initial Sumners Scholars.
Ken is one of 48 attorneys Board Certified by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization in both Civil Trial Law and Civil Appellate Law.
(fewer than one half of 1% of Texas' 111,905 active attorneys are Board Certified in both Civil Trial Law and Civil Appellate Law).
Ken brings sustained relentless preparation to the trial and resolution of significant lawsuits. He specializes in righting wrongs against insurance companies, greedy institutions, and arrogant bullies. He champions underdogs.
Ken strives to resolve controversies as soon as prudent. Still, he remains battle-seasoned for courtroom combat. Remember: "One Riot, One Ranger."
In short, Ken is a powerful advocate. He cares about his clients. He commits his time, toil, and talent to redress injustice.
Practice areas
Business Litigation, Personal Injury - General: Plaintiff, Appellate, Family LawFirst Admitted: 1972, Texas
Verdicts / Settlements (Case Results)
- Ken was lead trial counsel for a client for whom the jury returned the largest libel verdict in the history of the United States. The jury returned this $222.7 million verdict against The Wall Street Journal in 1997 after a three-week trial in federal court in Houston.
Special Licenses / Certifications
- Board Certifified by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization in both Civil Trial Law and Civil Appellate Law.
Educational Background
- University of Oklahoma, 1969 (Bachelor of Arts With Distinction); SMU Dedman School of Law, 1972 (Order of the Coif)
Honors
- Million-Dollar Advocates Forum; Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum
Office location for Kenneth M. Morris
55 Prosewood Dr
The Woodlands, TX 77381
Selections
- Super Lawyers: 2003 - 2010, 2017 - 2018