William Underwood

William Underwood

Attorney at Law

Houston
Texas
Licensed in
TX
University of Houston Law Center

"Highly recommend!"

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About
Bill graduated from the University of Houston in 1980 with a B.B.A.; M.B.A. 1981; and J.D. 1986.. He is Board Certified in Personal Injury Trial Law, Texas Board of Legal Specialization, Board Certified Civil Trial Advocate and Civil Pre-Trial Advocate, National Board of Trial Advocacy. He was selected to the 2011 and 2013-2016 editions of Texas Super Lawyers. Bill is AV (highest) rated by Martindale Hubbell.
Bill handles all types of complex commercial litigation, outside General Counsel duties and commercial transactions, with specialization in start up companies and ongoing regular outside General Counsel services for a variety of small
… read more and mid size business entities.
25
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38
Years
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Client Reviews

5.0
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out of 9 reviews
Clear Communication
Response Time
Knowledgeable
Meets Deadlines

"Perfect - responsive and clearly an expert."

Assistance with Company Name Change
Posted on Jun 23, 2016
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"As a global logistics company, we have had Bill handle a number of matters for us. He has prepared employment agreements, Independent contractor agreements, NDAs, and assisted in resolving disputes as they have arisen. He has always been prompt and attentive, and has completed projects ahead of schedule."

Outside General Counsel Duties
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"Bill assisted with the negotiation and completion of a sub-lease for us. He was very attentive to our needs and quickly completed the project. We will continue to use Bill for our legal needs"

Commercial Sub-Lease
Non-UpCounsel Client

Work History

Underwood * Jones * Scherrer

Partner

Nov 2006 - Present

Founding partner of general practice firm with emphasis in commercial, construction and insurance litigation, general corporate matters and transactional issues.

Outside General Counsel for global logistics company and several insurance and commercial contracting companies.

Nov 2006 - Present

Burck, Lapidus & Lanza

Partner

Jan 2000 - Oct 2006

Shareholder/Partner in litigation firm specializing in insurance, professional liability and commercial litigation. Acted as General Counsel for several mid-sized insurance and construction entities

Jan 2000 - Oct 2006

Leboeuf, Wittenmyer & Underwood

Partner

Oct 1988 - Dec 2005

Litigation Partner responsible for commercial, construction, professional liability and insurance related litigation.
" Act as outside General Counsel for several insurance agencies and a large multi-national logistics company
" Extensive trial experience.

Oct 1988 - Dec 2005

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