Charles Herd | Houston Personal Injury Lawyer

Charles began his law firm, Herd Law Firm, PLLC, and his own dispute resolution practice, Herd Dispute Resolution, in August of 2018. He continues to handle serious injury and damages claims in maritime and land-based cases. He also has served and continues to serve, as a credentialed mediator and arbitrator.

Licensed to practice in various state and federal courts in Texas, Louisiana, Kentucky and New York, Charles was admitted to practice before the Supreme Court of the United States in 2005. He also is licensed to practice in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit and numerous federal district courts across America. He is a member of and held offices in The Mariners Club of Houston, The Maritime Law Association of the United States, The Houston Marine Arbitration Association, and The Propeller Club of the United States, Houston and Louisville Chapters.  Charles is a trained arbitrator and mediator. He has used his extensive experience in maritime and workers’ compensation law to produce published works and teach seminars. He is also a Life Member of the National Eagle Scout Association.

Position	Organization	Location	Duration
Owner	Herd Law Firm, PLLC	Houston, TX	Present

School	Degree	Major	Graduation
Tulane University School of Law	LL.M	Law School	1984
University of Louisville	J.D.		1983
Vanderbilt University	Bachelors		1978

State / Court	Date
New York	2012
Texas	1985
Louisiana	1984
Kentucky	1983

• Maritime Law Association of the United States | Proctor | 1984 - Present
  The Propeller Club of the United States | Houston and Louisville Chapters | Member
  Houston Northwest Bar Association | Member
  Texas Navy Association | Member
  Houston Marine Arbitration Association | Member

• Chapters on maritime topics | West's Federal Practice Manual | 1983

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Verified Credentials	Date Verified
(2012) Licensed as Attorney in New York. Verified with New York State Unified Court System.	October 23, 2019
(1985) Licensed as Attorney in Texas. Verified with State Bar of Texas.	October 23, 2019
(1983) Licensed as Attorney in Kentucky. Verified with Kentucky Bar Association.	October 23, 2019
(1984) Licensed as Attorney in Louisiana. Verified with Louisiana State Bar Association.	October 23, 2019

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