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Biographical Information

Daniel Horowitz received his bachelor of business administration from the University of Texas McCombs School of Business. He went on to receive his doctorate of jurisprudence from South Texas School of Law. While at the University of Texas, Daniel served as the treasurer of the Silver Spurs — an organization he continues to support as a member of its Board of Directors.

Daniel began his legal career as a law clerk at Abraham, Watkins, Nichols, Sorrels, Agosto, and Friend, joining the firm as an associate in 2005 and becoming a partner in 2011. His practice is devoted nearly 100% to plaintiffs’ personal injury. He handles a variety of lawsuits including catastrophic injuries, wrongful death, explosions, petrochemical accidents, pharmaceutical litigation, and vehicular accidents. In 2008, Daniel became Board Certified in Personal Injury Trial Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization.

Daniel is a member of numerous professional associations and is dedicated to these organizations. From 2012 – 2014 he served on the board of directors of the State Bar of Texas. Daniel is devoted to the Texas Trial Lawyers Association, having spent countless hours defending and protecting the rights of Texans who might otherwise be denied justice. He serves on the Texas Trial Lawyers Association Board of Directors and is a past chair of the Advocates Board. Each legislative session, Daniel donates his personal time and funds advocating for the rights of injured Texans.

While at Abraham Watkins, Daniel achieved incredible success and settlements for his clients. He is aggressive, tenacious, and passionate about protecting the individuals he represents. Daniel passionately represents families who have been adversely affected by an injury to a loved one, winning numerous jury verdicts and settlements. In recent years, he has personally recovered in excess of $40,000,000 for his clients.

Daniel is a devoted husband to his wife Kimberly who practices family law in Harris County, Texas. Daniel and Kimberly have two children, Caroline and William. In his spare time, he enjoys Texas football and spending time with his family and friends.

Admission Dates & Jurisdictions

Texas, 2002
U.S. District Court Eastern District of Texas, 2005
U.S. District Court Northern District of Texas, 2005
U.S. District Court Southern District of Texas, 2005
U.S. District Court Western District of Texas, 2005
U.S. Court of Appeals 5th Circuit, 2005

Education

The University of Texas McCombs School of Business, BA 1999

South Texas College of Law, JD 2002

Professional Experience

Hays, McConn, Rice & Pickering, 2002-2005

Abraham, Watkins, Nichols, Sorrels, Agosto & Friend, 2005-2014

The Law Office of Daniel D. Horowitz, III, PC

Honors & Awards

Texas Super Lawyers® honors as presented by Super Lawyers®, a Thomson Reuters Business, in Super Lawyers® and Texas Monthly, 2013, 2014
Reich Chandler Outstanding Advocate Award, Texas Trial Lawyers Association, 2012
Top 40 Under 40, The National Trial Lawyers, 2012
Texas Rising Star℠ honors as presented by Super Lawyers®, a Thomson Reuters Business, in Texas Monthly, 2008 – 2013
H Magazine Professionals on the Fast Track, 2009
H Magazine Top Lawyers for the People, 2008
Director of the Year – Houston Trial Lawyers Association, 2006 – 2007
H Texas Top Lawyers for the People honor as presented by H Texas Magazine.

Professional Associations

State Bar of Texas, Member Services & Education, Appeals-Grant Review Subcommittee, Chair, 2013 – 2014
Houston Bar Association, Administration of Justice Committee, Co-Chair, 2013 – 2014
State Bar of Texas, Court Rules Committee, Board Advisor, 2013 – 2014
State Bar of Texas, Family Law Section, Board Advisor, 2013 – 2014
State Bar of Texas, Justice of the Peace Section, Alternate Board Advisor, 2013 – 2014
State Bar of Texas, PJC-General Negligence & Intentional Torts Committee, Alternate Board Advisor, 2013 – 2014
State Bar of Texas, Nominations and Elections Committee, Member, 2013 – 2014
State Bar of Texas, General Negligence , Committee Member, 2014 – Present
University of Texas Silver Spurs Alumni Association, President, 2012 – 2014
Houston Lawyer Referral Service, Board of Trustees, 2012 – 2013
American Board of Trial Advocates, Member, 2012 – Present
State Bar of Texas, Board of Directors, 2011 – Present
State Bar of Texas, Vice-Chair, Policy Manual Subcommittee, 2012 – 2013
State Bar of Texas, Board Advisor, Law Practice Management Standing Committee, 2012 – 2013
State Bar of Texas, New Directors Orientation Subcommittee, 2012 – 2013
State Bar of Texas, Alternate Board Advisor, Workers Compensation Section, 2012 – 2013
State Bar of Texas, Board Advisor, Entertainment & Sports Law Section, 2012 – 2013
State Bar of Texas, Alternate Board Advisor, Animal Law Section, 2012 – 2013
State Bar of Texas, Board Advisor to the Appellate Section, 2011 – 2012
State Bar of Texas, Legislative Policy Committee, 2011 – 2012
State Bar of Texas, Policy Manual Committee, 2011 – 2012
Texas Association of Civil Trial and Appellate Specialists, Board of Directors, 2011 – 2012
Texas Trial Lawyers Association, Board of Directors, 2006 – Present
Texas Trial Lawyers Association, Finance Committee, 2011 – Present
Texas Trial Lawyers Association, CLE Committee, 2009 – Present
Texas Trial Lawyers Association, Membership Committee, 2009 – Present
Supreme Court Historical Society, Member, 2012 – Present
Texas Supreme Court Historical Society, Member, 2011 – Present
Texas Trial Lawyers Association Advocates Board, Chair, 2009 – 2010
Texas Trial Lawyers Association, Executive Committee, 2009 – 2010
Houston Bar Association, Fee Dispute Committee, Chair, 2012 – 2013
Houston Bar Association, Fee Dispute Committee, Member, 2007 – Present
Houston Bar Association, LIPS “Lawyers in Public Schools” Committee, 2009 – Present
Houston Bar Association, Professionalism Committee, 2010 – Present
Houston Bar Association, Speakers Bureau, 2009 – Present
Houston Bar Association, Law & Media Committee, 2007 – 2009
Houston Trial Lawyers Association, Board of Directors, 2006 – Present

Verdicts & Settlements

Gas Explosion Settlement

Daniel Horowitz successfully secured a settlement for a family after tragically losing their home due to a gas explosion resulting in burns and death. Horowitz showed that the defendant’s employee failed to perform the work he claimed, which resulted in a confidential 8-figure settlement for his client.

Trucking Accident Settlement

Horowitz successfully represented the wife and children of a young man who was paralyzed and consequently passed away from injuries he sustained after being hit by a commercial vehicle on the freeway. Horowitz was able to show that the driver of the vehicle was on drugs and that his company did not do anything about it. The case was ultimately settled with the trucking company who was forced to pay the majority of the 7 figure settlement out of their own pocket.

Wrongful Death Settlement

Successfully represented the mother of a young lady after she was run over and killed by her own vehicle. We were able to prove that the dealership did not perform the recall work they claimed. The case was ultimately settled for a confidential 7 figure amount.

Propane Explosion Settlement

Daniel Horowitz successfully represented a Mississippi family after a large liquid propane line exploded on their property. The explosion resulted in the death of two family members and burn injuries on several others. We were able to obtain a confidential 7 figure settlement which was greater than the law in Mississippi by filing the case in Texas and successfully arguing that Texas law, not Mississippi law, should apply.

Trucking Accident Settlement

Successfully represented a Greyhound bus driver who was severely injured when an 18 wheeler crossed the center divider and hit the bus head on. The defense took the position that because the bus driver was older, his case wasn’t worth very much. After showing the lack of safety training and disregard for the motoring public, we secured a confidential 7 figure settlement for our client.

Construction Accident Verdict – $3,700,000.00

Successfully obtained a 3.7 million dollar verdict for a construction worker who fell 12 feet into an elevator shaft due to unsecure safety railing. After the insurance company only offered $100,000 to settle the case, we tried it to a Harris County jury who let them know the real price of their behavior.

Representative Cases

Gas Explosion Settlement

Daniel Horowitz successfully secured a settlement for a family after tragically losing their home due to a gas explosion resulting in burns and death. Horowitz showed that the defendant’s employee failed to perform the work he claimed, which resulted in a confidential 8-figure settlement for his client.

Trucking Accident Settlement

Horowitz successfully represented the wife and children of a young man who was paralyzed and consequently passed away from injuries he sustained after being hit by a commercial vehicle on the freeway. Horowitz was able to show that the driver of the vehicle was on drugs and that his company did not do anything about it. The case was ultimately settled with the trucking company who was forced to pay the majority of the 7 figure settlement out of their own pocket.

Wrongful Death Settlement

Successfully represented the mother of a young lady after she was run over and killed by her own vehicle. We were able to prove that the dealership did not perform the recall work they claimed. The case was ultimately settled for a confidential 7 figure amount.

Propane Explosion Settlement

Daniel Horowitz successfully represented a Mississippi family after a large liquid propane line exploded on their property. The explosion resulted in the death of two family members and burn injuries on several others. We were able to obtain a confidential 7 figure settlement which was greater than the law in Mississippi by filing the case in Texas and successfully arguing that Texas law, not Mississippi law, should apply.

Trucking Accident Settlement

Successfully represented a Greyhound bus driver who was severely injured when an 18 wheeler crossed the center divider and hit the bus head on. The defense took the position that because the bus driver was older, his case wasn’t worth very much. After showing the lack of safety training and disregard for the motoring public, we secured a confidential 7 figure settlement for our client.

Construction Accident Verdict – $3,700,000.00

Successfully obtained a 3.7 million dollar verdict for a construction worker who fell 12 feet into an elevator shaft due to unsecure safety railing. After the insurance company only offered $100,000 to settle the case, we tried it to a Harris County jury who let them know the real price of their behavior.

Speaking Engagements

Moderator, “Implementation of Rules for Dismissals and Expedited Actions,” 2013 Harris County Civil Judicial Education Conference
Speaker, “Summary & Impact of New Expedited Trials & Early Dismissal Rules,” Houston Bar Association Litigation Section Luncheon
Speaker, “New Rules on Motions to Dismiss and Expedited Cases Under $100,000,” Houston Bar Association’s Civil/Appellate 2013 Bench Bar Conference, May 2, 2013
Speaker, “The Importance of Jury Service,” Seven Lakes High School, April 16, 2012
Speaker, Personal Injury Law, Tomball High School, November 1, 2011
Panel, Professionalism Day, Houston Bar Association, Texas Southern University, October 28, 2011
“Is Your Non-Refundable Retainer More Refundable Than You Thought,” Municipal Justice Bar Association of Texas 19th Annual Traffic Law Update Seminar, August 20, 2011
Guest speaker, Judge Wettman’s mediation class, South Texas College of Law, March 10, 2011
CLE: Best Kept Trial Secrets — Las Vegas, TTLA, February 24, 2011
Client Wrangling — Managing the Difficult Client, HTLA Rising Tide Roundtable, Building Blocks for a Successful PI Practice, September 23, 2010
MCLE Course: Latest Changes in the Disciplinary Rules, HBA, August 5, 2010
CLE Luncheon — Hot Topics in the Courthouse. Net of Taxes Earning Capacity — House Bill 4 meets the Federal Tax Code, Houston Trial Lawyers Association, February 12, 2009
Earning, Collecting & Keeping Attorney’s Fees, Family Law Section of the Houston Bar Association, January 3, 2007
What You Should Expect from Your Attorney, University of Houston’s Center for Consumer Law, People’s Law School, 2007
TTLA Annual Ski Seminar in 2007
Law as a Career, Klentzman Intermediate School

Publications

“Can Friends Still Let Friends Drive Drunk?” Texas Bar Journal, May, 2013
“Is Your Non-Refundable Retainer More Refundable Than You Thought” March 2007. A Close Look at the Ethical Issues Surrounding Non-Refundable Retainers Following the Decision in Cluck v. Commission for Lawyer Discipline, 2007 Tex. App. LEXIS 355, Jan., 2007

Service Activities

President of The University of Texas Silver Spurs Alumni Association

Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo Volunteer

Houston Bar Association’s Speaker’s Bureau