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Legal Practice
Harris, Hilburn & Sherer was formed as a firm of trial lawyers. After starting out defending doctors and hospitals in medical malpractice cases, the firm has grown and expanded to a diverse litigation practice, including insurance defense litigation, commercial litigation and business consultation. In an ever-changing litigation environment, Harris, Hilburn & Sherer has continued to evolve and expand its practice.
* Workplace Safety - April 2010, the firm successfully obtained a no liability jury verdict in favor of a Brazoria County apartment complex owner alleged to have negligently provided workplace equipment to a maintenance worker.
* Governmental Immunity - October 2010, the firm successfully obtained a finding of governmental immunity in favor of a Harris County Municipal Utility District alleged to have damaged neighboring private property by the construction of water treatment facilities.
* Appellate Victory - January 2011, the firm obtained an appellate opinion from a Houston Court of Appeals affirming a summary judgment previously obtained on behalf of the client by another law firm.
* Medical Malpractice Litigation - February 2011, the firm successfully defended a general surgeon in a medical malpractice case. After two days of trial, Plaintiff's counsel voluntarily dimissed the case with prejudice.
* Texas Water Code Litigation - February 2011, the firm successfully obtained a no liability jury verdict in favor of a Montgomery County property owner alleged to have diverted surface water onto adjacent property during and after construction activities.
* Civil Assault Litigation - April 2011, the firm successfully obtained a no liability jury verdict in favor of two clients alleged to have committed civil assault against the plaintiff following a youth baseball game.
* Summary Judgment - April 2011, the firm successfully obtained a summary judgment in favor of a Harris County Defendant alleged to have damaged commercial property during earth moving operations.
* Church School Litigation - May 2011, the firm successfully obtained a no liability jury verdict in favor of a Fort Bend County Church School alleged to have negligently conducted sporting activities which resulted in traumatic brain injury to the plaintiff.
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