Attorneys

Jeremy R. Newell
Houston, Texas


phone	(713) 454-7016 (866) 611-3133
fax	(713) 622-3224
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Jeremy is a native Houstonian. An honors graduate from Texas A&M University, Jeremy earned his Bachelor of Science Degree in Political Science in 1995. He earned his J.D. Degree from the University of Houston Law Center in 1999. During law school, Jeremy excelled in mock trial and moot court competitions, and was chosen to serve on the Houston Journal of International Law. He also was awarded an internship during law school with U.S. Magistrate Judge Nancy Johnson, which he fulfilled while attending school.

After graduation, Jeremy dedicated his practice entirely to plaintiffs' litigation. In 2003, Jeremy joined John Stevenson and further refined his practice to plaintiff's personal injury. With his focus solely in the field of plaintiffs' rights, Jeremy has become a seasoned and skilled advocate, successfully litigating for numerous injured individuals and their families.

For this reason, Jeremy has been honored by the publishers of Texas Monthly Magazine as a Texas Rising Star Super Lawyer in 2006. However, Jeremy's passion is perhaps best reflected in his resolve to try cases. Jeremy excels in trial preparedness and tenacity. Currently, he represents plaintiffs in the areas of admiralty and maritime, products liability, premises liability and general negligence.

Areas of Practice:: 60% Admiralty and Maritime; 30% Products Liability; 10% Wrongful Death

Litigation Percentage:: 100% of Practice Devoted to Litigation

Bar Admissions:: Texas, 2000; U.S. District Court Southern District of Texas, 2005

Education:: University of Houston Law Center, Houston, Texas, 1999
J.D.
Honors: Mock Trial and Moot Court Competitions
Honors: Internship, U.S. Magistrate Judge Nancy Johnson
Law Journal: Houston Journal of International Law; Texas A&M University, College Station, Texas, 1995
Honors: Cum Laude
Major: Political Science

Honors and Awards:: Texas Super Lawyer - Rising Star, 2006

Professional Associations and Memberships:: Texas Trial Lawyers Associates; Member; College of State Bar of Texas; Member

Trial Verdicts - Amount Received by Client

Land Based Drilling Rig Injury - $16.425 million

Case Expenses: $262,886.00
Comp Lien: $600,000.00
Attorney's Fees: $6,424,845.60
Net Recovery: $8,737,268.40 and his minor son recovered $400,000.00

Industrial Accident

Case Expenses: $92,679.95
Attorneys Fees: $3,282,943.48
Net Recovery: $4,924,376.57

Workplace Injury

In this case, Mr. Stevenson's client recovered significant damages in a confidential settlement as a result of a bombing that occurred in the jungles of Columbia by unknown person(s).Jones Act/Maritime

Jones Act/Maritime

Jack-Up Drilling Rig - $747,500
Case Expenses: $53,735.02
Attorneys Fees: $299,000
Net Recovery: $394,764.98

Death of a Jones Act seaman - Favorable settlement prior to trial

Crane operator on an offshore drilling rig injury - Favorable settlement prior to trial

Deckhand for a dredge company - Favorable settlement prior to trial

Member of the crew of a capsized vessel - Favorable settlement prior to trial

Deckhand on a tug boat, slip and fall injury - Favorable settlement prior to trial

Assistant driller on offshore jack-up rig, significant hand injury - Favorable settlement prior to trial

Wrongful Termination - $1.165 million

Case Expenses: $110,463.32
Medical lien: $40,000
Attorneys Fees: $466,000
Net Recovery: $548,536.68

18 Wheeler Accident - Favorable settlement prior to trial

All cases are different. Past performance is no guarantee of future results

Stevenson & Murray
24 Greenway Plaza
Suite 750
Houston, TX 77046
713.454.7016
Toll Free 1.866.611.3133

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