Lauren N. Herrera

Lauren N. Herrera is an accomplished attorney dedicated to providing personalized legal solutions that safeguard her clients' interests and achieve favorable outcomes through unwavering representation. With a strong background in litigation, Lauren has a wealth of experience handling complex legal matters in both state and federal courts throughout Texas. Her practice covers a wide range of areas, including commercial disputes, personal injury claims, and wills and probate litigation.

Lauren also possesses a skillful mediation practice, where she leverages her legal expertise to guide parties toward mutually beneficial resolutions. Her career journey, which includes roles in renowned law firms and valuable experience as an insurance defense lawyer, has enabled her to offer honest and pragmatic counsel to her clients. Lauren's commitment to excellence and her involvement in various legal associations demonstrate her dedication to the legal profession and her community.

Admissions

State of Texas

United States District Court for the Southern District of Texas

United States District Court for the Eastern District

Representative Matters

Managed a high-volume personal injury docket representing Defendants across Texas in personal injury claims, including slip and falls, dog bites, soft-tissue injuries, as well as multi-million-dollar car and motorcycle accident claims reaching successful resolutions through mediation and trial.

Represented national nursing homes and assisted living facility groups in defending Texas claims. Negotiated successful resolutions in cases involving falls, pressure wounds, malnutrition, medical negligence, licensing and staffing.

Represented plaintiffs and insurers in residential and commercial property damage claims, including Hurricane-related claims, across Texas for hail damage, wind damage, storm damage, fire claims, as well as coverage disputes involving commercial general liability and property policies.

Represented non-subscriber employers in on-the-job personal injury and wrongful death claims.

Obtained multiple summary judgments on premises liability claims.

Education

South Texas College of Law Houston, Houston, Texas

Texas A&M University, College Station, Texas

Awards

Best Lawyers 2024

Houstonia Top Lawyers, 2017 and 2018

Long Term Care Power Lawyer, Class of 2018

Community Involvements

Mexican American Bar Association of Houston, President 2019-2020

Houston Young Lawyers Association

Houston Lawyer Referral Program, Board of Directors 2017-2019

Houston Bar Association

South Texas College of Law Young Alumni Council