Partner-Track Transportation & General Liability Litigator

Larson Maddox; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Larson Maddox is partnering with a nationally recognized litigation firm to add an experienced Transportation & General Liability Litigation Attorney in Houston. You will manage a diverse caseload across commercial transportation, premises liability, rideshare litigation, and general casualty defense while advising sophisticated corporate clients and leading litigation teams.

The role emphasizes trial readiness, strategic litigation planning, and collaboration with nationwide attorneys.

Qualifications

• Requires J.D. from ABA-accredited law school and active Texas Bar.
• Experience independently managing cases and client relationships.
• Strong deposition, motion practice, and courtroom experience.
• Experience handling trucking, commercial auto, rideshare, delivery, or general casualty matters is highly preferred.
• First-chair or second-chair trial experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage a docket of transportation, premises liability, negligent security, and general liability matters from inception through resolution.
• Handle all aspects of litigation, including depositions, motion practice, court appearances, mediations, arbitration proceedings, and trial preparation.
• Defend commercial transportation, rideshare, and delivery-related claims involving significant exposure and complex liability issues.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to Fortune 500 clients, providing strategic litigation guidance and regular case reporting.
• Work directly with corporate risk managers, claims professionals, and business stakeholders on litigation strategy and case management.
• Collaborate with attorneys nationwide on catastrophic injury, multi-party, and complex casualty matters.
• Mentor junior attorneys and contribute to client service initiatives and litigation strategy development.

Skills

Texas Bar admission

Case management

Deposition experience

Motion practice

Trial experience

Education

J.D. from ABA-accredited law school

Job description

Larson Maddox is partnering with a nationally recognized litigation firm to add an experienced Transportation & General Liability Litigation Attorney in Houston. You will manage a diverse caseload across commercial transportation, premises liability, rideshare litigation, and general casualty defense while advising sophisticated corporate clients and leading litigation teams.

The role emphasizes trial readiness, strategic litigation planning, and collaboration with nationwide attorneys.