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ATTENTION Houston ABOTA Members:
TEX-ABOTA is seeking Chapter nominations for the following AWARDS:
- Trial Lawyer of the Year,
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Jurist of the Year, and
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the Champion of Civil Justice Award.
We ask for your help in submitting candidates from the Houston Chapter that you believe are deserving of these respective recognitions.
The nominations will be fully vetted to determine the Houston Chapter’s final submission(s) to TEX-ABOTA.
Your nominee should demonstrate the following criteria:
(a) Trial Lawyer of the Year: The criteria for Trial Lawyer of the Year shall include excellence in advocacy, a distinguished career, a superb reputation of high ethics and fair play, recent outstanding results, service to ABOTA, and/or exemplification of its ideals. A nominee should be a practicing trial lawyer at the time of selection.
(b) Jurist of the Year: The criteria for Jurist of the Year shall include commitment to preserving and improving the jury trial system, knowledge of the law, judicial preparation, timely rulings, adherence to evenhanded administration of the rule of law, requiring professionalism from all lawyers, and maintenance of an open and/or accessible working relationship with the trial bar. A nominee should be a sitting judge at the time of selection.
(c) Champion of Civil Justice: The criteria for Champion of Civil Justice shall include promotion of a better understanding, appreciation and respect for the civil justice system; and courage and perseverance in pursuing improvements in the civil justice system beyond the person’s own interests.
Please submit the following in support of your nominee:
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Your nomination letter for the candidate with the Award name referenced (ie: Trial Lawyer of the Year)
- Nominee's CV or Bio
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Letter(s) of support for the nominee.
These documents are due by Friday, February 13, 2026 to Amy Wurdeman via email at houstonabota@gmail.com
Thank you for your time and consideration.
Best Regards,
Kanchan Bhalerao & Jeff Davis,
Co-Chairs of the Houston Chapter Awards Committee
Dwaine Massey,
2026 ABOTA Houston President
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