Buffy K. Martines
Top rated Personal Injury attorney in Houston, Texas
Practice Areas:
Business litigation,
Brain injury,
Construction accident,
Medical devices,
Motor vehicle defects,
Premises liability - plaintiff,
Sexual abuse - plaintiff,
Toxic mold,
Trucking accidents,
Wrongful death
Education Qualification:
South Texas College of Law Houston
Practice Areas:
Business litigation,
Brain injury,
Construction accident,
Medical devices,
Motor vehicle defects,
Premises liability - plaintiff,
Sexual abuse - plaintiff,
Toxic mold,
Trucking accidents,
Wrongful death
5020 Montrose Blvd, 9th FloorHouston, Texas, 77006
First Admitted: 2003, Texas
Professional Webpage: https://www.lpm-triallaw.com/attorneys/buffy-martines
Bar / Professional Activity:
- United States Court of Federal Claims
- U.S. Court of Appeals for the 11th Circuit
- U.S. Court of Appeals, 3rd Circuit
- U.S. Court of Appeals 5th Circuit
- U.S. District Court Eastern District of Texas
- U.S. District Court Northern District of Texas
- U.S. District Court Southern District of Texas
- Texas, 2002
Verdicts / Settlements:
- Jordan Plant Farm, Ltd, et al vs. Upstream Energy Services, LP, et al Jordan Plant Farm, a small business based in Henderson, Texas, found itself entangled in a commercial dispute against a multi-billion dollar energy company following a devastating loss of their crop. Despite the energy giant's initial reluctance to make any settlement offer throughout most of the litigation, the dedicated LPM team worked tirelessly to diligently prepare the case for presentation to the jury. However, right after the close of evidence, rather than having the case go to a jury, the defendant agreed to a remarkable settlement that was a staggering 660 times greater than their initial offer.
- A Minor, Deceased vs. Jack B. Moore, et al In a heartbreaking incident, a teenager lost his life due to the tragic electrocution resulting from a poorly installed dock light on a homeowner's property. Laminack, Pirtle & Martines provided invaluable support to the grieving parents throughout the trial in Brazoria County, Texas, enabling them to secure a settlement from the homeowner for the wrongful death of their beloved son.
- Susan Mather, et al vs. Parkway Properties, Inc., et al A tragic incident unfolded when a 60-year-old husband and devoted father lost his life due to a catastrophic accident at a poorly designed and maintained parking garage. Just ten days into the trial in Harris County, the owners and operators of the garage chose to settle the case with our firm, providing closure and compensation to the grieving widow and daughter.
- Wellogix, Inc. v Accenture, LLP Plaintiff Wellogix, Inc., a Houston-based software developer, entered into several crucial business agreements to promote its cutting-edge products. These products, encompassing computer software and valuable intellectual property essential for managing drilling processes, were unfortunately misappropriated by Accenture. Laminack, Pirtle & Martines skillfully represented Wellogix in a high-stakes theft of trade secrets case. Following an intensive two-week trial in a Harris County federal court, a twelve-member jury rendered a verdict in favor of Wellogix, awarding damages exceeding $94,000,000.00. This verdict was subsequently upheld in both the 5th Circuit and the Supreme Court.
- Turner v. Basic Energy, et al. Justin Turner, a 26-year-old father of two small children, tragically lost his life in a devastating accident when the workover rig he was working on collapsed, causing him to fall over 60 feet to the ground below. With dedicated efforts, our attorneys skillfully litigated the case against all six companies involved in the incident, leading to pre-trial settlements with five defendants and a remarkable Harris County, Texas jury verdict exceeding $22,000,000.00 against the sixth defendant.
- 3M Combat Arms Earplugs 3M is a multi-billion dollar company responsible for manufacturing and supplying the United States military with Combat Arms earplugs to protect the service members’ ears from the loud sounds associated with military training and combat. LPM has taken on the representation of thousands of plaintiffs who have suffered injuries due to the earplugs' defects. With the help of LPM, these plaintiffs achieved success in holding 3M accountable for prioritizing profits over the safety of those who served our nation.Camarillorazo v. 3M Company et al:A jury in Tallahassee, Florida federal court awarded just over $13 million to the U.S. Army sergeant Camarillorazo who suffered hearing damage as a result of using military-issue earplugs made by 3M.Wilkerson v. 3M Company et al:A jury in Tallahassee, Florida awarded $8 million in compensatory damages to Wilkerson, who argued that using the earplugs while serving in the Army National Guard during training and combat caused him to develop tinnitus and hearing loss.Estes v. 3M Company et al: A jury in Pensacola, Florida awarded $2.8M in damages to Estes, who served in the Army from 2008 to 2017 as a tank platoon commander, where he had exposure to loud noises and regularly wore 3M’s earplugs.
Honors:
- Rising Star Award by Texas Super Lawyers, 2011 - 2017
- Texas Super Lawyers 2019
- Texas Super Lawyers, a Thomson Reuters Business, 2007 - 2013
Educational Background:
- University of Houston, Houston, Texas, 1997 - M.A., Major: Sociology
- Lamar University, Beaumont, Texas, 1993 - B.S., Major: Sociology
- South Texas College of Law, Houston, Texas, 2002 - J.D., Honors: Best Respondent's Brief Award, Moot Court Competition, Honors: Best Brief Award, George Washington University, Moot Court Competition, Honors: National Championship, George Washington University Moot Court Competition, Honors: Shea Lynn Maloney Advocacy Award, Honors: T. Gerald Treece "Heart of the South Texas Advocate" Award
Other Outstanding Achievements:
- Plaintiffs' Steering Committee MDL No. 2004; In re: Mentor Corp. ObTape Transobturator Sling Products Liability Litigation United States District Court for the Middle District of Georgia
- Plaintiffs' Steering Committee MDL No. 3060; In re: Hair Relaxer Marketing, Sales and Practices and Products Liability Litigation United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois
- Plaintiffs' Steering Committee MDL No. 2974; In re: Paragard Products Liability Litigation United States District Court for the Northern District of Georgia
- Plaintiffs Executive Committee MDL No. 2789; In re: Proton-Pump Inhibitor Liability Litigation United States District Court for the District of New Jersey
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