The Doan Law Firm

Experience and notable results

The firm highlights significant results on its website, including:

• A $357,000,000 industrial explosion workplace injury settlement, described as the largest workplace settlement in Texas history for that type of case.
• Wrongful death and catastrophic injury recoveries in the multi-million dollar range, including cases involving chemical plant explosions, semi-truck crashes, drowning deaths and workplace electrocutions.

Specific case details and parties involved are not disclosed where settlements are confidential.

Approach to client service

According to the website, The Doan Law Firm emphasizes:

• Aggressive pursuit of personal injury and wrongful death claims, including willingness to take cases to trial when necessary.
• Extensive work and investigation on behalf of clients, including working late hours when required.
• Open, honest and upfront communication with clients.
• Focus on helping clients recover physically, emotionally and financially after serious accidents.

The firm states that internal staff (not an outside answering service) answer calls many hours each day and that the firm is available 24/7/365 via its toll-free number.

Key team members listed on the website

The firm's website lists a number of team members, including:

• Jimmy Doan – Founder and Attorney
• Eduardo Mora – Senior Attorney
• Arist Bishop – Director of Hospitality
• Michael LaRue – Medical Director
• Thalia Villa – Senior Paralegal
• Logan Erickson
• Anahi Mayo
• Ronnie Lindke – Accountant
• Lt. Bryan Bui – Security Director
• Javier Anchondo – Captain
• Peter Natale – First Officer

Titles and roles above are taken from the public "Meet Our Team" page.

The firm handles a wide range of personal injury and wrongful death matters, including (but not limited to):

• Motor vehicle crashes, including:
• Car accidents
• Motorcycle accidents
• Semi-truck and other commercial truck accidents
• Catastrophic injury cases, such as:
• Traumatic brain injuries
• Spinal cord injuries
• Severe burns
• Workplace and industrial incidents, including:
• Oil refinery and oil field accidents
• Offshore oil rig accidents
• Crane accidents
• Industrial plant explosions and other workplace disasters
• Mass casualty incidents, including events such as large concerts, amusement park accidents and other large-scale incidents
• Premises liability cases, such as:
• Slip and fall accidents
• Drowning accidents (including pool drownings and child drownings)
• Negligent security claims
• Defective product cases, including:
• Defective consumer products
• Auto part defects
• Dangerous drugs and other pharmaceutical litigation
• Professional negligence cases, including:
• Medical malpractice
• Birth injuries
• Nursing home abuse
• Other injury matters, such as:
• Dog bites
• Electrocution
• Railroad, bus and boating accidents
• Sexual abuse cases (including abuse by doctors or in institutional settings)
• Wrongful death claims arising out of any of the above incidents.

This list reflects common types of cases described on the firm's website. It is not exhaustive.

Where we handle cases

The Doan Law Firm is based in Texas and has offices in multiple Texas cities. The firm also maintains offices in many other cities across the United States and represents clients in personal injury and wrongful death cases in various states, as described on the firm's website.

The firm offers free initial consultations to potential clients.

Headquarters

• Address:

1 Riverway Dr, Suite 2500 Houston, TX 77056

The Houston office is listed as the firm's headquarters.

Selected Texas office locations

The Doan Law Firm lists multiple Texas office locations, including:

• Abilene: 3301 N. 3rd Street, Abilene, Texas 79603 — Local phone: (325) 307-0000
• Amarillo: 600 South Tyler, Suite 2100, Amarillo, Texas 79101 — Local phone: (806) 590-0000
• Austin: 100 Congress Avenue, Suite 2000, Austin, Texas 78701 — Local phone: (512) 806-0000
• Beaumont: Appointment-only office in Beaumont, Texas — Local phone: (409) 923-0000
• Bryan: 1716 Briarcrest Drive, Suite 300, Bryan, Texas 77802 — Local phone: (979) 803-0000
• Corpus Christi: 710 Buffalo, Suite 802, Corpus Christi, Texas — Local phone: (361) 371-0000
• Dallas: 2911 Turtle Creek Blvd., Suite 300, Dallas, Texas 75219 — Local phone: (214) 307-0000
• El Paso: 221 N. Kansas Street, Suite 700, El Paso, Texas 79901 — Local phone: (915) 201-0000
• Fort Worth: 420 Throckmorton Street, Suite 200, Fort Worth, Texas 76102 — Local phone: (817) 935-0000
• Galveston: 2121 Market Street, Galveston, Texas 77550 — Local phone: (409) 206-0000
• Lubbock: 4708 67th Street, Lubbock, Texas 79414 — Local phone: (806) 557-0000
• McAllen: 4900 W. Expressway 83, Suite 200, McAllen, Texas 78501 — Local phone: (956) 415-0000
• Midland: 4500 W. Illinois, Suite 203, Midland, Texas 79703 — Local phone: (432) 653-0000
• San Antonio: 1777 NE Loop 410, Suite 600, San Antonio, Texas 78217 — Local phone: (210) 904-0000
• Waco: 7215 Bosque Blvd., Suite 110, Waco, Texas 76710 — Local phone: (254) 615-0000

These are examples of locations listed on the firm's site and are not necessarily a complete list of all offices.

Availability

The firm states that it is available 24/7/365 for calls to its toll-free number and offers free consultations for potential personal injury and wrongful death clients.

Lists Abilene, Austin, Beaumont, Bryan, Corpus Christi, Dallas, Fort Worth, and Galveston as a location. Names Illinois, Kansas, Texas, and United States as a service area. Areas beyond these are not published.

Contingency fee representation

The firm states that it handles personal injury and wrongful death matters on a contingency fee basis. Key points described on the website include:

• You do not pay attorney's fees up front.
• The attorney's fee is an agreed-upon percentage that is paid out of any settlement or jury verdict.
• If the firm does not win your case, you do not owe the firm any attorney's fees.

This is referred to on the site as the firm's "attorney fee guarantee" or contingency fee pledge.

What a contingency fee means for clients

Because the firm works on contingency, clients can pursue a personal injury or wrongful death claim without paying hourly rates or up-front retainers. Instead, the firm is paid only if it is successful in obtaining compensation through a settlement or court verdict.

The exact percentage and any case-specific terms are not listed on the public website and would be explained directly by the firm when setting up representation.

• Medical expenses (hospital bills, ongoing treatment and related medical costs)
• Lost wages and employment benefits
• Reduced future earning capacity if injuries affect long-term work ability
• Physical pain and emotional suffering
• Loss of quality or enjoyment of life
• Property damage related to the incident
• Wrongful death-related damages where applicable (for example, certain financial and non-financial losses suffered by surviving family members)
• In some cases, punitive damages, where the law allows them, to punish especially egregious conduct by a defendant

The exact categories and amounts depend on the facts of each case and applicable law.

General process described on the website

The firm's site explains a typical approach to handling personal injury and wrongful death matters, which includes steps such as:

1. Initial consultation: Free case evaluation to learn about what happened and explain clients' legal options.
2. Investigation: Gathering records, accident reports, photographs, witness statements and other evidence.
3. Case building: Working with appropriate experts (for example, medical or economic experts) where needed to document injuries and financial impact.
4. Insurance claim: Presenting claims to the appropriate insurance companies and handling all communications with insurers on the client's behalf.
5. Negotiation: Seeking a fair settlement and advising the client on any offers received.
6. Litigation and trial (if needed): Filing a lawsuit when necessary and taking a case to trial if a reasonable settlement cannot be reached.

Timeframes and court appearances (as described generally on the site)

The firm notes on its website that:

• There is no fixed timeline for resolving a personal injury or wrongful death case. Some insurance claims may resolve within a few months, while contested or complex matters, especially those that go to trial, can take a year or more.
• Many cases resolve through settlements without going to trial.
• If a lawsuit is filed, there may still be an opportunity to settle before trial.
• Clients may need to appear in court if a case proceeds to a jury trial.

Exact timelines and litigation steps depend on the jurisdiction, the nature of the case and how insurers and opposing parties respond.

Geographic scope of representation

The website explains that The Doan Law Firm began in Texas and expanded to include offices in 14 Texas cities and additional locations in other states. The firm describes itself as providing legal services to people in many parts of the United States.

For questions about whether the firm can handle a specific matter in a particular state or jurisdiction, potential clients should contact the firm directly.

Ask anyway — the agent will say plainly that it is not published rather than guess.