Sutliff and Stout Injury and Accident Law Firm

History and mission

• Founded by attorneys Graham Sutliff and Hank Stout.
• Built on the belief that every person, regardless of wealth or social standing, is entitled to high‑quality legal representation.
• Dedicated to helping clients restore both their financial and emotional health after a serious accident.
• Mission is to seek full and fair compensation for people harmed by the negligence or wrongful conduct of others.
• Committed to keeping the justice system strong by protecting the rights of individuals.

What the firm does

Sutliff and Stout focuses on serious personal injury and wrongful death matters, including:

• Car accidents
• Truck and commercial vehicle accidents
• Motorcycle accidents
• Pedestrian and bicycle accidents
• Wrongful death cases
• Other significant injury cases

The firm is results‑driven and combines education, experience and practical trial knowledge when representing clients.

Approach to client service

• Provides compassionate, personal attention and respect to every client.
• Helps clients navigate medical treatment, dealing with insurers and the legal process from start to finish.
• Willing to take cases to trial when necessary instead of accepting unfair settlement offers.

Locations and areas served

Sutliff and Stout Injury and Accident Law Firm serves clients across Texas, including:

• Houston
• Austin
• Marble Falls
• San Angelo
• Cypress
• Surrounding areas

The firm has physical offices in each of these cities. Specific addresses and office hours are listed in the contact and locations document.

• Houston car accidents

Board‑certified personal injury trial lawyers representing people injured in Houston collisions. They pursue compensation available under Texas law for medical bills, lost income, pain and suffering and other losses.

• Houston truck accidents

Handles complex commercial vehicle cases involving 18‑wheelers, delivery trucks and other large vehicles.

• Houston rideshare (Uber and Lyft) accidents

Handles crashes involving rideshare vehicles, addressing multiple layers of insurance coverage and representing passengers, pedestrians and other drivers.

• Houston motorcycle accidents

Represents injured motorcyclists and addresses situations where insurance companies try to unfairly blame riders for crashes.

• Houston pedestrian accidents

Represents walkers and runners injured on busy streets and intersections, investigating driver behavior, crosswalk signals and road conditions.

• Houston bicycle accidents

Represents cyclists injured by negligent drivers and other unsafe road conditions.

Wrongful death and serious injury cases

• Wrongful death

Represents families who have lost a loved one due to another party's negligence, including fatal crashes and other preventable incidents.

• Other serious personal injury cases

Handles significant injury matters such as catastrophic crashes and commercial vehicle accidents.

For any potential case, the firm offers free consultations to review the situation and explain available legal options.

Houston office address

• Office name: Sutliff and Stout Injury and Accident Law Firm – Houston
• Street address: 550 Post Oak Blvd, Suite 530
• City/State/ZIP: Houston, TX 77027

Office hours (Houston)

• Monday – Friday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
• Saturday: 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM
• Sunday: By appointment

The firm notes that it is available to help accident victims and offers free case reviews.

Other Texas office locations

Sutliff and Stout also has offices serving:

• Austin office – 9433 Bee Cave Road, Building III, Suite 200, Austin, TX 78733, phone (512) 842-6646
• Marble Falls office – 705 US 281, Suite 200, Marble Falls, TX 78654, phone (830) 201-3227
• San Angelo office – 202 W Beauregard Ave, San Angelo, TX 76903, phone (325) 340-4000
• Cypress office – 17302 House and Hahl Rd, Suite 210, Cypress, TX 77433, phone (281) 942-8694

For any office, clients can call the listed phone numbers or use the website form to request a free case review.

Graham E. Sutliff

• Role: Co‑founder, personal injury trial lawyer.
• Background: Grew up in San Angelo, Texas; values of hard work, determination and fighting for what is right were emphasized early in life.
• Education:
• Undergraduate degree in Business Administration from the University of Mississippi, summa cum laude.
• Law degree from the University of Mississippi School of Law, summa cum laude, graduating at the top of his class.
• Early career: Litigator at Vinson and Elkins in Austin, representing Fortune 500 companies, small businesses and individuals in a variety of disputes.
• Current practice: Co‑founded Sutliff and Stout in 2008 to protect individuals' rights in injury and accident cases. Has tried cases in state and federal court and focuses on securing justice and fair compensation for injured clients and their families.
• Board certification: Board Certified in Personal Injury Trial Law (Texas Board of Legal Specialization).
• Selected honors and recognitions (as listed on the website):
• Texas Super Lawyers / Rising Stars (multiple years beginning in 2012, as listed).
• Member, Million Dollar Advocates Forum.
• Fellow, Texas Bar Foundation.
• Recognized as a top lawyer by H Magazine and Houstonia Magazine in various years.
• "Superb" rating by Avvo.

Hank Stout

• Role: Co‑founder, personal injury and car accident lawyer.
• Background: Raised in small‑town West Texas; emphasizes dedication, perseverance, community and fairness.
• Practice focus:
• Board‑certified car accident lawyer.
• Handles significant accidents, including 18‑wheeler collisions, motorcycle crashes, wrongful death cases and various complex car accident matters.
• Experience: Has spent roughly two decades representing injured people across Texas.
• Honors and recognitions (as listed on the website):
• Texas Board of Legal Specialization Certification in Personal Injury Trial Law.
• Texas Super Lawyers (including Rising Stars and later Super Lawyers listings over many years).
• "Superb" Avvo rating.
• Member of the Million Dollar Advocates Forum and Elite Lawyers.
• Recognized as a top personal injury lawyer by H Magazine and Houstonia Magazine in multiple years.
• Board member of the Texas Trial Lawyers Association and Fellow of the Texas Bar Foundation.

Jaime I. Perez

• Role: Personal injury attorney.
• Background: Born in Guadalajara, Mexico and raised in Houston, Texas; comes from a hardworking immigrant family and is bilingual in English and Spanish.
• Education:
• Bachelor's degree in psychology from the University of Texas at San Antonio.
• Law degree from South Texas College of Law – Houston, graduating cum laude near the top of his class.
• Experience:
• Legal intern with the Fort Bend District Attorney's Office and the Consumer Protection Division of the Texas Attorney General's Office.
• Law clerk at a Houston immigration firm.
• Litigates personal injury cases on behalf of injured people and families, including motor vehicle collision victims and consumers under the Texas Deceptive Trade Practices Act.
• Approach: Strives to guide clients through the aftermath of collisions and help them reach the best possible resolution with the support of the firm's legal team.

For additional attorneys, honors or detailed biographies, callers should be directed to the firm's website or invited to contact the firm directly.

• $110,000,000 – Burn injury case

Confidential settlement stemming from a pipeline explosion that caused significant burn injuries. Reported net recovery to clients: $76,035,701.45.

• $47,500,000 – Truck accident wrongful death and injury case

Settlement on behalf of victims and surviving family members after a trucking accident that claimed three lives and injured two others. Reported net recovery to clients: $27,770,480.26.

• $25,000,000 – Fatal truck collision

Settlement on behalf of a family after a father was killed when an 18‑wheeler driver lost control in wet conditions and the client's vehicle caught fire. Reported net recovery: $14,673,006.36 (as listed on the website).

• $24,500,000 – Trucking collision

Settlement in a case involving a trucking collision that injured one person and claimed another life. Reported net recovery to clients: $15,468,239.86.

• $13,314,000 – Wrongful death jury verdict

Jury verdict in Harris County in June 2023 for a widow, mother and five minor children after an 18‑wheeler accident. The insurer had offered no money before trial. Reported verdict amount: $13,314,000.00.

• $11,060,000 – Commercial vehicle accident

Case involving a commercial vehicle that ran a stop sign, resulting in two deaths and injuries to others. Reported net recovery: $6,503,287.32.

• $11,000,000 – Trucking accident causing lifelong disability

Settlement for a client who was rear‑ended and left wheelchair‑bound. The firm reports establishing a trust to help cover future medical needs. Reported net recovery: $5,740,094.90.

• $9,788,000 – Fatal truck crash

Case in which a truck driver lost control and entered the client's lane, causing a fatal crash. The truck's insurance coverage was $980,000, but the firm reports achieving a total recovery about ten times that amount. Reported net recovery: $6,429,788.95.

These examples are taken from the firm's public website and are provided for general information only.

Experience and track record

• Over 50 years of combined experience handling motor vehicle and personal injury cases.
• More than $1 billion recovered in verdicts and settlements for accident victims.
• Proven results in a wide range of crashes, including rollovers, rear‑end collisions and multi‑vehicle pile‑ups.

Board‑certified and recognized attorneys

• Founders are board‑certified personal injury trial lawyers in Texas.
• Recognized by publications such as Thomson Reuters and other legal rating organizations.

Client‑focused, compassionate representation

• Aggressive advocacy against insurers and at‑fault parties while treating clients with empathy and respect.
• Personalized attention so the legal strategy reflects each client's specific injuries, losses and goals.
• Help with practical issues such as dealing with insurance companies, medical bills and lost income.

No upfront fees

• Cases are handled on a contingency fee basis.

Clients do not pay legal fees upfront and owe attorney's fees only if the firm recovers compensation. The firm explains its contingency structure directly to clients.

Support throughout the process

• Handles paperwork, insurance communications and court proceedings so clients can focus on recovery.
• Prepared to take cases to trial rather than accept unfair settlement offers.

Ratings and availability

• The firm reports a strong rating on Google and consistently positive client feedback about professionalism and results.
• Offers 24/7 availability for consultations and provides accessible office facilities and multiple ways to connect.

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