Introduction

Russell Burwell and James Nebout have practiced together since 1970, building a record that includes a $19.2 million verdict for roadway defect fatalities, an $8 million truck accident result, and a $5.2 million trucking verdict. Burwell Nebout Trial Lawyers operates from 565 N Egret Bay Blvd in League City, Texas, with an additional office in Alvin, serving clients across the greater Houston area, Galveston County, and surrounding communities. The firm handles truck accidents, car crashes, motorcycle injuries, premises liability, product liability, dog bite attacks, wrongful death, and workplace injury claims against Texas employers who have opted out of the workers compensation system.

Practice Areas

Truck Accidents. The firm investigates commercial vehicle collisions including jackknife accidents, rollovers, trailer detachments, and underride crashes. Electronic logging devices, maintenance records, driver fatigue, hours-of-service violations, and company safety protocols are examined to establish negligence. Results include an $8 million truck accident verdict and a $5.2 million trucking result.

Car Accidents. The firm has served Houston area car accident victims since 1970, handling distracted driving crashes, drunk driving collisions, speeding accidents, and signal violations. Partners Russell Burwell and James Nebout pursue compensation for medical expenses, lost wages, property damage, and pain and suffering.

Motorcycle Accidents. The attorneys represent riders injured in head-on collisions, left-turn strikes, stationary object crashes, and road hazard incidents across Houston, League City, Galveston, and Dickinson. The practice recognizes the heightened vulnerability of motorcycle riders who lack the protective metal frames and airbags of enclosed vehicles.

Premises Liability. Texas law holds property owners accountable for unreasonably hazardous conditions they knew about or should have known about but failed to remedy or warn visitors about. The firm secured a $10 million settlement for children who attended school on a former toxic dump site. Cases include slip and fall accidents, swimming pool incidents, elevator and escalator failures, and stairway accidents.

Product Liability. Texas is a strict liability state for product liability claims, meaning injured persons may not need to prove manufacturer carelessness to recover. The statute of limitations is generally 15 years from the product purchase date. Cases involve automobiles, tires, consumer goods, and pharmaceuticals.

Dog Bite and Animal Attacks. The Texas Dangerous Dog Law applies to all breeds and holds owners responsible regardless of prior aggression history. The firm handles cases involving puncture wounds, scarring, nerve damage, and fatalities.

Wrongful Death. Texas allows spouses, parents, and children of victims to file wrongful death claims. The firm pursues financial damages, non-economic damages, and punitive damages in cases of extreme negligence. Fatal causes handled include car accidents, defective products, employer negligence, and industrial plant accidents.

Non-Subscriber Workplace Injuries. Texas employers who opt out of the workers compensation system become nonsubscribers. When a nonsubscriber employer causes injury through negligence, the employee can file a direct lawsuit, and the employer cannot use contributory negligence, assumption of risk, or co-worker negligence as defenses.

Attorney Profiles

Russell Burwell is a founding partner who has practiced since 1970. He contributed to the firm record that includes the $19.2 million roadway defect fatality verdict and handles car and truck accident cases throughout the greater Houston region.

James Nebout is the co-founding partner, also practicing since 1970. Together, Burwell and Nebout bring over 93 years of combined legal experience to the firm practice across multiple personal injury categories.

Location and Service Area

The primary office is at 565 N Egret Bay Blvd, League City, TX 77573. An additional office is at 1201 3rd Street in Alvin, Texas. The firm serves clients throughout Houston, League City, Galveston, Dickinson, Friendswood, and Alvin, covering Harris, Brazoria, and Chambers counties.

Phone: 281-645-5000
Email: firm@burwellnebout.com
Website: burwellnebout.com/

Client Focus

Burwell Nebout serves injured individuals throughout the greater Houston and Galveston Bay area, including victims of commercial truck crashes, car accidents, premises injuries, and non-subscriber workplace harm. The name itself signals trial orientation, reflecting a practice built around courtroom readiness rather than premature settlement. Free initial consultations and contingency fee arrangements mean clients pay nothing unless the firm recovers compensation.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long has the firm been in practice?
Burwell and Nebout have practiced together since 1970, with the partners combining for over 93 years of legal experience.

What notable verdicts has the firm achieved?
Results include a $19.2 million verdict for roadway defect fatalities, an $8 million truck accident result, a $10 million premises liability settlement, and a $5.2 million trucking verdict.

What is a non-subscriber workplace injury case in Texas?
Some Texas employers opt out of workers compensation insurance. When such an employer causes injury through negligence, the employee can sue directly, and the employer loses contributory negligence, assumption of risk, and co-worker negligence as available defenses.

What counties does the firm serve?
The firm covers Harris, Brazoria, and Chambers counties from offices in League City and Alvin.

Does the firm charge upfront fees?
No. The firm works on a contingency fee basis and offers free initial consultations.

Closing

More than five decades of continuous practice have produced a verdict record that reflects the firm commitment to trial readiness. Burwell Nebout Trial Lawyers two offices in League City and Alvin position the practice to serve clients across Southeast Texas from the Houston metro through Galveston County. For a free consultation, call 281-645-5000 or visit burwellnebout.com/