Job Description
Attorney – First-Party Property Damage Litigation (Plaintiff-Side)
Houston, Texas | Full-Time | On-Site
About Storm Law Partners
Storm Law Partners is a premier first-party property damage litigation firm dedicated exclusively to representing policyholders in disputes against insurance carriers. For more than 15 years, the firm has successfully litigated thousands of complex property damage claims involving hurricanes, hailstorms, wind events, fire losses, water intrusion, and other catastrophic events.
Our team has recovered billions of dollars for homeowners and commercial property owners who were underpaid, delayed, or wrongfully denied by their insurers.
We are relentless in holding insurance carriers accountable and disciplined in our approach to litigation. Our reputation is built on preparation, strategy, and results.
Position Overview
We are seeking a litigation-driven Attorney to join our Houston office and represent policyholders in first-party property insurance disputes.
This role is for a lawyer who thrives in high-impact plaintiff-side litigation, takes ownership of their docket, and approaches cases with strategic precision. The Attorney will manage cases from pre-suit through trial, working directly with clients, experts, and opposing counsel to aggressively pursue full and fair compensation.
This is not a passive case-management role. It is a litigation-forward position for attorneys who want to practice at a high level and build meaningful courtroom experience.
Core Practice Areas
- Hurricane, wind, hail, and storm-related losses
- Fire and smoke damage claims
- Water damage and plumbing failures
- Commercial property insurance disputes
- Business interruption claims
- Extra-contractual and statutory bad faith litigation
Primary ResponsibilitiesLitigation & Case Strategy
- Independently manage a docket of first-party property insurance cases from intake through resolution
- Draft and argue pleadings, motions, and dispositive filings
- Conduct written discovery and take/defend depositions
- Prepare cases for mediation and trial
- Appear at hearings and court proceedings
- Coordinate and prepare expert witnesses (engineers, estimators, meteorologists, etc.)
- Develop comprehensive liability and damages strategies
Client Representation
- Serve as primary legal counsel for policyholder clients
- Provide strategic case evaluations and risk assessments
- Maintain proactive, professional communication throughout litigation
- Ensure clients understand process, exposure, and leverage points
Insurance Carrier Engagement
- Negotiate directly with insurance carriers and defense counsel
- Identify statutory violations and bad faith conduct
- Leverage discovery and expert analysis to drive favorable settlements
Professional Standards
- Uphold the highest ethical and professional standards
- Maintain strict confidentiality and attorney-client privilege
- Ensure compliance with Texas Bar rules and applicable procedural rules
Preferred Experience
- First-party property damage litigation
- Knowledge of the Texas Insurance Code and related statutory frameworks
- Experience litigating bad faith claims
- Mediation and trial preparation experience
- Experience working with technical experts in property damage matters
Key Competencies
- Strategic litigation mindset
- Strong written and oral advocacy
- Courtroom presence and confidence
- High attention to detail
- Ability to manage and prioritize a significant docket
- Entrepreneurial drive and accountability
Performance Expectations
- Maintain disciplined docket progression and timely case movement
- Drive cases toward resolution or trial readiness
- Demonstrate proactive litigation strategy
- Contribute positively to firm culture and team collaboration
Qualifications
- Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school
- Active Texas Bar license in good standing
- Law review or journal experience a plus
- Strong research and writing abilities
- Demonstrated litigation experience preferred
- Ability to operate independently with sound judgment
Why Join Storm Law Partners
You will join a firm that is deeply committed to policyholder advocacy and trial-ready litigation. We foster a collaborative, high-performance environment where attorneys are supported, challenged, and given real responsibility.
Our team combines litigation discipline with forward-thinking systems and technology to maximize efficiency and results.
- If you are looking to build your practice in a firm that values preparation, accountability, and courtroom readiness, this is an opportunity to grow with a team that takes plaintiff-side advocacy seriously.