Brant J. Stogner Attorney

First Admitted: 2006, Texas

Professional Webpage: https://abrahamwatkins.com/attorney/brant-j-stogner/

Bar / Professional Activity:

South Texas College of Law Houston Alumni Association, Past President, 2019 - 2020
Houston Bar Association, Houston Lawyer Referral Service, Co-Chair Membership Committee, 2019 - 2020
South Texas College of Law Houston, Board of Directors, 2019
South Texas College of Law Houston Alumni Association, President, 2018 - 2019
State Bar of Texas, Texas Bar Foundation, Fellow, 2018 - Present
South Texas College of Law Houston Alumni Association, President-Elect, 2017 - 2018
State Bar of Texas, Pattern Jury Charge Committee for Negligence, Member, 2017 - 2018
Spring Branch American Little League, Timbergrove Sports Association, Spring Branch-Memorial Sports Association, Head Coach (Baseball, Basketball, Soccer), 2017 - Present
Monarch Oaks Civic Association, Vice President, 2016 - 2019
Monarch Oaks Civic Association, Board of Directors, 2016 - 2019
South Texas College of Law Houston Alumni Association, Vice President of Development, 2016 - 2017
Houston Bar Association, Houston Lawyer Referral Service, Membership Committee, 2016 - 2017
American Board of Trial Advocates, Membership Committee, 2015 - 2017
American Board of Trial Advocates, Member, 2015 - Present
South Texas College of Law Houston Alumni Association, Vice President of Admissions, 2015 - 2016
Lawyers of Distinction, Board Advisor, 2015 - 2016
Texas Association of Civil Trial and Appellate Specialists (TACTAS), Member, 2014 - 2015
Houston Trial Lawyers Association, Vice President, 2013 - 2015
South Texas College of Law Houston Alumni Association, Board of Directors, 2012 - 2016
Houston Bar Association, Houston Lawyer Referral Service, Board of Trustees, 2011 - 2012
Houston Trial Lawyers Association, Membership Committee, Chair, 2010 - 2015
South Texas College of Law Houston Young Alumni Council, Founding Board Member, 2010 - 2012
Houston Trial Lawyers Association, Board of Directors, 2009 - 2016
South Texas College of Law Houston, Adjunct Advocacy Professor/Varsity Coach/Consultant, 2006 - Present
Texas Trial Lawyers Association
American Association of Justice
Houston Bar Association
Houston Trial Lawyers Association
Houston Young Lawyers Association
Texas Young Lawyers Association
American Bar Association
Hispanic National Bar Association, Affiliate Member
National League of Renowned Attorneys, Invitation
Rue Rating's Best Attorneys of America, Lifetime Charter Membership Invitation
Invited to join Million Dollar Advocates & Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum

Videos:

Gas Explosions and Leak Checks, 2019
Yvonne "Bonnie" Herndon Settlement, 2015
Click2Houston - Mock Press Conference, 2014
ABC Channel 13 Interview, 2011
Sean Hannity Interview, 2011
Fox26 Reports on Press Conference and suit, 2011

Scholarly Lectures / Writings:

The College of the State Bar of Texas, 2012
Personal Injury Trial Law, Texas Board of Legal Specialization

Pro bono / Community Service:

Spring Branch American Little League, Timbergrove Sports Association, Spring Branch-Memorial Sports Association, Head Coach (Baseball, Basketball, Soccer), 2017 - Present
Spring Branch American Little League, Team Manager and Sponsor, 2017
Houston Trial Lawyers Foundation, JFK Elementary Santa and Room Sponsor, 2013 - Present
Houston Bar Association, Mentor/Protege Program, Mentor, 2012 - 2017
Houston Volunteer Lawyers Program, Pro Bono Divorce Volunteer, 2012 - 2014
Houston Bar Association, Law Day Readings, 2012
Represented Dorothy Dillard, pro bono, in her trial against the Estate of Joe Milton. This trial was held in the 80th District Court of Harris County under cause number 2008-42497. Brant was asked by the judge to represent this plaintiff because she had a breach of contract claim and DTPA claim against the deceased contractor that was called for trial. Brant was able to obtain the relief the plaintiff requested and was successful in the trial.
Represented O.C. Jackson, pro bono, in his trespass to try title trial. This trial took place in the 61st District Court of Harris County under cause number 2008-11967. Brant was asked by the judge to represent this individual in his claim for title to the property. This was called to trial on March 9, 2009, and he was able to successfully vest title in the pro bono client.
Houston Bar Association, Legal Lines Volunteer, 2007 - Present
South Texas College of Law Houston, Adjunct Advocacy Professor/Varsity Coach/Consultant, 2006 - Present

Honors:

Top 100: Texas Super Lawyers list, Super Lawyers, 2019 - 2020
Top 100: Houston Super Lawyers list, Super Lawyers, 2019 - 2020
Texas Top 40 Under 40, American Academy of Attorneys, 2019
Top 40 Under 40, American Institute of Trial Lawyers, 2019
Texas Top 100 Personal Injury, Association of American Trial Lawyers, 2019
Texas Top 10 Personal Injury Law Attorney, Attorney and Practice Magazine, 2018 - 2020
10 Best High Verdict & Settlement Winners for Texas, American Institute of Personal Injury Attorneys, 2018 - 2019
Leading Personal Injury and Wrongful Death Attorney of the Year - Texas, Acquisition International Magazine, 2018
Top 25 in Texas - Motor Vehicle, The National Trial Lawyers, 2018
National Aviation Trial Lawyers Top 10, The National Trial Lawyers, 2018
Top 10 Personal Injury Attorneys, American Jurist Intitute, 2018
10 Best Under 40 Personal Injury Attorneys, American Institute of Personal Injury Attorneys, 2018
Lawyers of Distinction - Texas list, 2018
Top 100 Trial Lawyers, Civil Plaintiff, The National Trial Lawyers, 2016, 2017, 2019, 2020
Texas' Top 10 Under 40 Attorney, National Academy of Personal Injury Attorneys, 2016 - 2019
10 Best Attorneys for Texas, American Institute of Personal Injury Attorneys, 2016 - 2020
Young Alumni Award (inaugural recipient), South Texas College of Law Houston, 2016
Texas' Top 10 Attorney, National Academy of Personal Injury Attorneys, 2016
Nation's Top One Percent, National Association of Distinguished Counsel, 2015 - 2020
Texas' Top 40 Under 40, The National Trial Lawyers, 2014 - 2018
Texas Super Lawyers, Super Lawyers, 2013 - 2020
Top Lawyers List, Personal Injury, Houstonia Magazine, 2013 - 2019
Houston's Top Lawyers List, Personal Injury, H Texas Magazine, 2013, 2015 - 2016, 2018 - 2020
Clients’ Choice Award, Avvo, 2015
Texas Rising Stars, Super Lawyers, 2011 - 2013
Verdict Search's Top Texas Verdicts of 2009 (#1 Verdict - Workplace Safety), 2009
Avvo Peer/Client Rated 10 of 10 (since 2011)
Invited to join Million Dollar Advocates & Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum

Educational Background:

Texas A&M University, College Station, Texas, B.B.A. - May, 2001, Major: Accounting, National Society of Collegiate Scholars, Beta Alpha Psi Accounting Honors Society, Golden Key National Honor Society
University of Houston, Houston, Texas, Honors: Received full-paid football scholarship to the University of Houston Honors, Played two seasons at linebacker under former coach Kim Helton, Honors: Earned the 1997 Conference USA Academic Excellence Award (Highest GPA of football players in conference)

Scholarly Lectures / Writings:

Honors & Awards Ceremony, Spring Awards, South Texas College of Law Houston, Presenter, 2019
New Student Orientation – Professionalism, Spring Orientation, South Texas College of Law Houston, Served as Alumni Association President and speaker on the panel, 2019
When Harvey Comes A-Callin’ (Again) – Practical Tips and Suggestions for Your Office and Clients, State Bar of Texas: Texas Bar College 20th Annual Summer School, Moderator for the panel, 2018
New Student Orientation, Spring Orientation, South Texas College of Law Houston, Speaker on panel, 2017
Presenting, Recovering, & Challenging Past Medical Expenses, Houston Bar Association, MCLE presenter, 2015
Presenting, Recovering, & Challenging Past Medical Expenses, Houston Metropolitan Paralegal Association March CLE Luncheon, MCLE speaker and author of paper, 2014
Admitting and Providing Medical Expenses Post Haygood v. De Escabedo, Houston Bar Association 2011-2012 Winter Seminars, MCLE speaker and author of paper, 2011
What Do Lawyers Do?, Law School Admission Council: Law School Forums, Speaker on the panel, 2010, 2013
Lessons to be Learned from In re Weekley Homes, L.P., The Houston Lawyer (Online Edition), September/October, Author of paper, 2010
Judges Panel: Courtroom Etiquette from the Bench, State Bar of Texas: Texas Minority Attorney Program, Moderator for the judicial panel, 2009
Shifting Liability, State Bar of Texas: 33rd Annual Advanced Estate Planning & Probate Course (Litigation Section), (MCLE speaker and co-author of paper), 2009
Paid or Incurred, Why Does it Matter, & What to Look for in Medical Records, State Bar of Texas: 2008 Annual Convention (Paralegal Division), MCLE speaker and author of paper, 2008
Chapter 3 Contract Issues: Construction Industry Perspective, Construction Defects: Claims & Coverage, Defense Research Institute, Author of paper, 2007

Other Outstanding Achievements:

South Texas College of Law Houston, Order of the Barristers, 2006
State Champion, Best Oralist, and 2nd Best Brief, SBOT Administrative & Public Law Moot Court Competition, 2004
Regional Champion, ATLA National Trial Competition, 2006
South Texas College of Law, Dean’s Outstanding Student Advocate Award, 2006
National Champion, ATLA National Trial Competition, 2006
National Best Advocate (Second Place), ABA National Appellate Advocacy Competition, 2005
Regional Champion, ABA National Appellate Advocacy Competition, 2004 - 2005
Regional Champion, TYLA National Trial Competition, 2004 - 2005
Tournament Champion and Best Oralist, T. Gerald Treece Summer Academy Mock Trial Competition, 2004

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