Benckenstein, Norvell & Nathan, L.L.P.

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Law Firm in Beaumont, Texas
 
Address
550 Fannin, Suite 200, P.O. Box 551
Beaumont, Texas 77704-0551
(Jefferson Co.)
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Contact Information
Phone: 409-833-4309  
Fax: 409-833-9558
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http://www.bnnlaw.com
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Benckenstein, Norvell & Nathan, L.L.P. practices in the following areas of law:
Admiralty and Maritime Law, Business Litigation, Buying and Selling Houses, Commercial Trucking Liability, Environmental Liability, General Civil Trial and Appellate Practice, Insurance Coverage Disputes, Longshore and Harbor Workers Compensation, Medical Malpractice, Personal Injury, Product Liability, Professional Liability, Property and Casualty, Toxic Torts, Workers Compensation, Employment Law, Estate Planning and Probate.
Year Established: 1936
Firm Profile:
John H. Benckenstein, original founder of the firm, began his practice in 1928, beginning the roots of the present law firm in 1936. Starting with a local general defense practice, the firm has become actively involved in toxic tort litigation and other complex products liability lawsuits. With the addition of the Houston office in 1990, the firm now maintains two fully staffed offices, offering a wide range of legal services. The firm encourages continuing professional development, professional association activities and civic affairs. The firm is listed in the Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers.
Firm Size: 10
Representative Clients:
Chubb/Pacific Indemnity Group; American International Group; ExxonMobil Oil Corp.; Wausau; Motors Insurance CNA; Allstate Ins. Co.; Kemper Insurance Group; E.I. DuPont; CIGNA Insurance Co.; Empire Insurance Co.; GAB Business Services; Conoco, Inc.; Ranger Insurance Co.; Travelers; Zurich American, Crawford and Company; Fireman's Fund Ins. Co.; Prudential Ins.; Liberty Mutual Group.
Office Hours:
Monday: 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Tuesday: 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Wednesday: 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Thursday: 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Friday: 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Rate Information:
Fixed Hourly Rates

Other Office Locations of Benckenstein, Norvell & Nathan, L.L.P.
Houston, Texas, U.S.A.
PARTNERS
Lipscomb Norvell, Jr. (Member) born Fort Worth, Texas, January 9, 1936; admitted to bar, 1963, Texas, U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Texas and U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit; 1979, U.S. District Court, Southern District of Texas and U.S. Court of Appeals, Eleventh Circuit; 1980, U.S. Supreme Court. Education: Southern Methodist University (B.A., 1958); University of Texas (J.D., 1963). Phi Alpha Delta. Member: Jefferson County and American Bar Associations; State Bar of Texas; Texas Bar Foundation; Federation of Insurance and Corporate Counsel; International Association of Defense Counsel; Texas Association of Defense Counsel; The American Board of Trial Advocates; Trial Attorneys of American. Email: Lipscomb Norvell, Jr.
Michael J. Reviere (Member) (Resident, Houston Office).
Michael R. McGown (Member) born Beaumont, Texas, June 30, 1946; admitted to bar, 1971, Texas and U.S. Court of Military Appeals; U.S. District Court, Southern, Western, Eastern and Northern Districts of Texas; U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit; U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit. Education: Louisiana State University (B.S., 1968); University of Houston (J.D., 1971). Member: Houston, Jefferson County and American Bar Associations; State Bar of Texas; Texas Association of Defense Counsel; Defense Research Institute. [Capt., JAGC, U.S. Army, 1971-1975]. (Board Certified, Civil Trial and Personal Injury Trial Law, Texas Board of Legal Specialization). Email: Michael R. McGown
Dennis S. Dresden (Member) (Resident, Houston Office).
David A. Oubre (Member) born New Iberia, Louisiana, July 10, 1967; admitted to bar, 1992, Texas; 1993, U.S. District Court, Eastern and Southern Districts of Texas. Education: Louisiana State University (B.A., 1989; J.D., 1992). Member: Harris County Bar Association; State Bar of Texas. Email: David A. Oubre
ASSOCIATES
Floyd F. McSpadden, Jr. (Associate) born Houston, Texas, April 1, 1948; admitted to bar, 1973, Texas. Education: Southwestern University (B.A., cum laude, 1970); Southern Methodist University (J.D., 1972). Delta Theta Phi. Member: Jefferson County Bar Association; State Bar of Texas (Member, Sections on: Real Estate, Probate and Trust; Labor and Employment Law); Southeast Texas Estate Planning Council; College of the State Bar of Texas. (Board Certified, Estate Planning and Probate Law, Texas Board of Legal Specialization). Email: Floyd F. McSpadden, Jr.
Collin D. Cobb (Associate) born Beaumont, Texas, 1976; admitted to bar, 2002, Texas. Education: Texas A & M University (B.S., Journalism, 1999); St. Mary's University (J.D., 2002). Phi Delta Phi. Author: wrote for "The Scholar" Law Journal. Email: Collin D. Cobb
Mark D. Lambert (Associate) born Highlands, Texas, May 1, 1968; admitted to bar, 2003, Texas. Education: University of Texas (B.B.A., 1999); South Texas College of Law (J.D., 2003). Member: Jefferson County and American Bar Associations; Association of Trial Lawyers of America; Texas Trial Lawyers Association. Practice Areas: Personal Injury. Email: Mark D. Lambert
Bill W. Sanford (Associate) born Alexandria, Louisiana, October 23, 1974; admitted to bar, 2003, Texas, U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Texas and U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit. Education: Lamar University (B.S., 1999); St. Mary's University (J.D., 2003). Phi Kappa Phi. Member: External Advocacy Program; Law Journal, St. Mary's University. Member: Jefferson County and American Bar Associations. Practice Areas: Personal Injury.
OF COUNSEL
Jerry J. Nathan (Of Counsel) born Beaumont, Texas, September 25, 1936; admitted to bar, 1962, Texas; 1963, U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Texas; 1973, U.S. Supreme Court. Education: University of Texas (B.A., 1960; J.D., 1963). Fellow American College of Mortgage Attorneys. Member: Jefferson County Bar Association (Treasurer, 1968 and 1973); State Bar of Texas; Texas Association of Bank Counsel. Life Fellow, Texas Bar Foundation. Email: Jerry J. Nathan
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John H. Benckenstein (1903-1992).
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Houston, Texas Office: 350 Glenborough Drive, Suite 125. Telephone: 713-871-8081. Fax: 713-871-1509.

(For complete biographical data on all personnel, see Professional Biographies at Houston, Texas)

Maintains an office in more than one location.


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