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September 4, 1941 - October 29, 2009Founder

Lawyer Overview

The firm's operating principles and values appropriately reflect those of its founder, John M. O'Quinn, whose strong work ethic and focused nature took root during his working-class upbringing in Houston.

As a young man, he learned the value of a hard day's work firsthand as an employee in his father's auto mechanic garage -- a lesson that served him well years later at The University of Houston Law Center, where he graduated first in his class.

In addition to this honor, O'Quinn served as editor of the Houston Law Review and won a state moot court championship, rounding out a trio of feats unmatched before.

John O'Quinn is widely acknowledged as one of the most accomplished trial lawyers of his time, holding some of the largest verdicts and settlements in the country.

With a penchant for nurturing a unique culture of civic involvement and private philanthropy, he used the personal experiences that have undoubtedly shaped his career to just as clearly define the firm that carries his name.

Certification/Specialties

• Personal Injury Law
• Civil Trial Law

Professional Associations and Memberships

• University of Houston (Past Member, Board of Regents)
• Texas Trial Lawyers Association (Past Director)
• Houston Trial Lawyers Association (Past Director)

Honors and Awards

• Named One of the "100 Most Influential Lawyers in America", National Law Journal
• Named Among the Five Best Texas Trial Lawyers of the Past Century, Houston Chronicle
• Named One of the 100 Legal Legends of Texas, Texas Lawyer
• Recognized in Harvard Law's Best Lawyers in America
• Distinguished Alumnus of the Year, University of Houston, College of Law, 1996
• Distinguished Alumnus of the University of Houston Generally, 1993

Education

• University of Houston Law Center, Houston, Texas
  Honors: magna cum laude
  Honors: State Moot Court Championship
  
  Law Review: Houston Law Review, Editor

Offers Free Initial Consultation

Address

2300 Lyric Centre Building
440 Louisiana
Houston, TX 77002

Phones

(713) 223-1000

Faxes

(713) 222-6903

Emails

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Websites

http://www.oqlaw.com
http://www.oquinntruckaccidentlawyer.com