Recognition

Nick C. Nichols

• Texas Super Lawyer,* 2003-2012
• Texas' Best Lawyers,*** 2007, 2008-2010
• H Magazine Top Lawyers for the People,** 2008, 2010
• Listed, Best Lawyers in America, 1989-2012
• Distinguished Alumni Award, presented by the Association of Rice Alumni, 2008
• "Best Lawyers in America," Personal Injury Litigation, Plaintiff, 2007
• Top 100 Lawyers in Houston - Texas Super Lawyer,* 2007
• Recipient, War Horse Award, Southern Trial Lawyers Association, 2003
• Outstanding Adjunct Professor, South Texas College of Law, 1986
• Fellow, American College of Trial Lawyers
• Keeton Fellow, University of Texas Law School Alumni Association
• Clark Fellow, University of Texas Law School Alumni Association
• Dean's Council, University of Texas Law School Alumni Association
• Chancellor's Council, University of Texas Law School Alumni Association
• Life Fellow, Foundation of the American Board of Trial Advocates
• Fellow, Board of Governors, Southern Trial Lawyers Association, 1987-2000
• Life Fellow, Houston Bar Foundation
• Sustaining Life Fellow, Texas Bar Foundation
• The Nick Nichols Endowed Presidential Scholarship at the University of Texas School of Law
• The Nick and Linda Nichols Endowed Men's Basketball Scholarship at Rice University
• Athletic Department's Book of Champions, Rice University

Randall Owen Sorrels

• The Best Lawyers in America, 2010-2012
• Superb AVVO-Rated Attorney, 2011
• America's Most Honored Professionals, American Registry, 2011
• Lawdragon Finalist, 2010
• Texas Super Lawyer - Texas Monthly,* 2003-2012
• Houston's Top Lawyers for the People - H Texas,* 2006-2010
• Top 100 Trial Lawyers, American Trial Lawyers Association, 2009-2011
• Judge Sam Williams Award, State Bar of Texas, 2010
• Distinguished Alumnus Award, Houston Baptist University, 2009
• Walk of Honor, Houston Baptist University, 2009
• Leading Plaintiff Lawyers in America, American Registry, 2008-2009
• Leading Plaintiff Lawyers in America - Lawdragon, 2009
• Top 100 Lawyers in Texas - Texas Monthly,* 2007-2012
• Houston's Top Lawyers - Personal Injury - H Texas,* 2008-2011
• 2007 President's Award - Houston Bar Association
• Texas Lawyer - Go To Guide - Plaintiff's Personal Injury Lawyer, 2007
• 2006 President's Award - State Bar of Texas
• South Texas College of Law Alumni Association - Public Service Award, 2006
• Woodrow B. Seals - Outstanding Young Lawyer of Houston, Houston Young Lawyers Association, 1999-2000
• Who's Who in American Law, 1984-present
• Million Dollar Advocates Forum Life Member, 1996-present

Benny Agosto Jr.

• President, Hispanic National Bar Association (HBNA), 2011-2012
• Editor-in-Chief, HNBA Journal of Law and Policy, 2011
• Nation's 101 Most Influential Leaders in Latino Community, Latino Leaders Magazine, 2011
• NFL Hispanic Heritage Leadership Award, Fall 2011
• Named one of the Best Lawyers in America, 2011-2012
• Recognized in Hispanic Business magazine as one of the 100 Influentials, October 2011
• Selected as one of the Top Attorneys in Texas, American Registry, 2011
• Recognized as Top 100 Trial Lawyers by The National Trial Lawyers, 2011
• Texas Super Lawyer,* 2004-2012
• Helped establish Texas Law in landmark cases:

Republic Waste v. Martinez, 1st District Court of Appeals, January 2011
Harris County v. Eluid Hinojosa, 1st District Court of Appeals, January 2010

• H Magazine Top Lawyers for the People,** 2008
• Named one of HBA's Local Heroes, 2006
• Recognized as Houston Trial Lawyer's Association's Mentor of the Year, 2006
• State Bar of Texas - 2006 President's Certificate of Merit
• Life Fellow, Houston Bar Association Foundation
• Fellow, American Bar Association
• Fellow, Texas Bar Foundation
• Fellow, Litigation Counsel of America
• Former Chair of Board of Editors, Texas Bar Journal
• Former President of the Mexican American Bar Association of Texas
• Founder, MABATx Scholarship Fund, 2006
• Co-founder and Board Member, HNBA Legal Education Fund
• Two-time Recipient of the HBA President's Award
• Member, ABA Commission on Racial and Ethnic Diversity in the Profession
• Member, American Board of Trial Advocates
• Board of Directors, Houston Bar Association
• Board of Directors, Houston Trial Lawyers Association
• Board of Directors, Mexican Bar Association of Houston
• Board of Directors, President Elect & Treasurer, Dispute Resolution Center
• Board of Governors, Hispanic National Bar Association

Daniel D. Horowitz III

• Top 40 Under 40, The National Trial Lawyers Association, 2012
• Texas Monthly Super Lawyers Rising Star,* 2008-2012
• H Magazine Professionals on the Fast Track,** 2009
• American Inns of Court, 2008
• H Magazine Top Lawyers for the People,** 2008
• Director of the Year - Houston Trial Lawyers Association, 2006-2007
• Fellow, Houston Young Lawyers Foundation
• Fellow, Texas Bar Foundation
• Board Certified in Personal Injury Trial Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization

Frank J. Battaglia M.D., J.D.

• Phi Kappa Phi, National Honor Society, 1975-1976
• Psi Chi, National Honor Society in Psychology
• Phi Kappa Phi Distinguished Graduating Senior of the College of Social Sciences, 1976
• Psi Chi Service Award, 1976
• University of Houston Department of Psychology Distinguished Graduating Senior, 1976
• Recorded in Dallas, Texas, with One Clock Lab Band, 1971
• Basic Science Award of Honors, 1976
• Elected President of Senior Class, 1979
• Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society
• General Excellence in Pediatrics Honorable Mention
• Award of Excellence in Physiology
• Stewart A. Wallace Award for Excellence in Pathology
• Houston Obstetrics & Gynecology Society Award for Excellence
• Texas Obstetrics & Gynecology Award for Excellence in Obstetrics & Gynecology
• Baylor Medical Alumni Student Recognition Award
• Mosby Book Award for Scholastic Excellence
• Merck Manual Award for Scholastic Excellence
• Selected Baylor Student Representative to the Texas Obstetrics & Gynecology Convention
• Dean's List, 1996-1998
• Vice President, Baylor chapter of Alpha Omega Alpha (Medical Honor Society)
• South Texas College of Law Certificate of Honor for First Semester
• Phi Delta Phi Highest Grade Award for Legal Research and Writing, 1996
• Law Review, South Texas Candidate, 1998
• Order of the Lytae, 1998
• Phi Delta Phi, 1998
• Hon. Frank E. Evans Mediation Competition, First Place Team, 1998
• Hon. Frank E. Evans Mediation Competition, Finalist- Individual Oralist
• Hon. Frank E. Evans Mediation Competition, Member- Law Review, 1998 - 1999
• The Honorable John G. Boutes Memorial Writing Award, 1999
• The American College of Legal Medicine, National Health Law Moot Court Competition, First Place, 1999

Muhammad S. Aziz

• Top 40 Under 40, The National Trial Lawyers Association, 2012
• Texas Monthly Super Lawyers Rising Star,* 2008-2012
• H Magazine Top Lawyers for the People,** 2008-2010
• Tax Bar Association - Spring Round Scholarship Winner, 2003
• Houston Young Lawyers Association, Director, 2011-2012
• North American South Asian Bar Association, Director, 2008-2010

Brant J. Stogner

• Texas Monthly Super Lawyers Rising Star*, 2011-2012
• Verdict Search's Top Texas Verdicts of 2009 (#1 Verdict - Workplace Safety)
• Invited to join Million Dollar Advocates & Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum, 2009
• Order of Barristers, 2006
• Dean's Outstanding Student Advocate Award Recipient, 2006
• National Champion, ATLA National Trial Competition, Miami, FL, 2006
• National Best Advocate (Second Place) ABA National Appellate Advocacy Competition, Chicago, IL., 2005
• Regional Champion, ATLA National Trial Competition, Dallas, TX, 2006
• Regional Champion, ABA National Appellate Advocacy Competition, New Orleans, LA, 2004-2005
• Regional Champion, TYLA National Trial Competition, Dallas, TX, 2004-2005
• State Champion, Best Oralist, and 2nd Best Brief, SBOT Administrative & Public Law Moot Court Competition, Austin, TX, 2004
• Tournament Champion and Best Oralist, T. Gerald Treece Summer Academy Mock Trial Competition, Houston, TX, 2004
• National Society of Collegiate Scholars
• Beta Alpha Psi Accounting Honors Society
• Golden Key National Honor Society
• Earned-the 1997 Conference USA Academic Excellence Award - (Highest GPA of football players in conference)
• Earned full scholarship to play football for The University of Houston

Chelsie King Garza

• Invited to join Million Dollar Advocates & Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum, 2008-2009
• Moot Court Associate: Soap Box Competition, St. Ives Competition and Siegel Cup Competition
• National Moot Court Teams: Siegel Cup Competition, William Daniel Competition, and The Gourley Cup
• National Honor Society

Clyde J. "Jay" Jackson, III

• Texas Super Lawyer, 2012
• Superb Rated Attorney, AVVO, 2012
• Standing Ovation Award, TexasBarCLE, 2011
• Board Certified in Personal Injury Trial Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization
• Chairman, Houston Bar Association Federal Practice Section, 2011 - 2012
• Member, Texas Bar Association, Court Rules Committee
• Course Director and Speaker, State Bar of Texas Advanced Personal Injury Law Course, 2011
• Planning Committee and Speaker, State Bar of Texas Prosecuting or Defending a Trucking or Auto Accident Case, 2010, 2008, 2007
• Speaker, Houston Bar Association Animal Law Section's "Lawyers to the Rescue," 2011
• Speaker, Houston Bar Association Litigation Section's "Supreme Court Update," 2010
• Published, "Supreme Court Update," State Bar of Texas Advanced Personal Injury Law Course, 2011; State Bar of Texas Prosecuting or Defending a Trucking or Auto Accident Case, 2007, 2008, 2010
• Commissioner, City of Houston Police Officers' Civil Service Commission, 2006 - 2009
• Published, "Procedure Update - State", South Texas College of Law, Advanced Civil Trial Law, 1994, 1995
• Helped establish Texas Law in landmark cases:

Republic Waste v. Martinez, 1st District Court of Appeals, January 2011

Texas Super Lawyer and Rising Star honors as presented by Super Lawyers, a Thomson Reuters Business, in Texas Monthly
** H Texas Top Lawyers for the People honor as presented by H Texas Magazine
*** Texas' Best Lawyers honor as presented by the Houston Chronicle Best Lawyers - The World's Premier Guide, an incisive media publication