Houston, Texas — Norton Rose Fulbright, a premier global law firm, has enhanced its litigation team by welcoming Justin VandenBout as a partner in the firm’s Products, Pharma, Medical and Mass Tort practice based in Houston. This strategic addition aims to bolster the firm’s capacity in handling high-profile litigation across a range of challenging sectors.
VandenBout transitions to his new role from Chamberlain Hrdlicka, bringing with him significant expertise and a robust nationwide litigation practice that spans commercial and product liability litigation, as well as insurance coverage and mass torts. His extensive experience includes serving both plaintiffs and defendants in numerous high-stakes cases across multiple U.S. states, including Texas, Arizona, and California.
Renowned for his strategic acumen, VandenBout has earned accolades for his formidable litigating skills, particularly in the arena of business litigation in Texas. His broad legal endeavors range from navigating class action product liabilities and environmental disputes to steering through complex insurance and intellectual property challenges.
Jeff Cody, U.S. Managing Partner at Norton Rose Fulbright, highlighted the firm’s growing demand in litigation services and noted VandenBout’s appointment as a key move to fortify their operations in Houston. “Justin brings profound trial experience that significantly enhances our capabilities to serve our clients dynamically, as litigation cases continue to surge,” Cody stated.
Echoing similar sentiments, Brett Young, U.S. Head of Products, Pharma, Medical, and Mass Tort at Norton Rose Fulbright, praised VandenBout’s vigorous advocacy and skillset. “Having worked closely with Justin in a multifaceted industrial case, his dedication and expertise are indeed impressive,” Young remarked. “His addition substantially strengthens our team’s proficiency.”
On his part, VandenBout expressed enthusiasm about his new role: “Joining Norton Rose Fulbright presents a unique opportunity to expand my practice within a globally recognized firm that excels in managing catastrophic litigation both nationally and internationally.”
His credentials are well-established, possessing licensure to practice across all state and federal courts in Texas, and federal courts in New Mexico. VandenBout, an alumnus of South Texas College of Law and the University of Texas at Austin, is poised to leverage his profound expertise and trial experience to enhance client outcomes at Norton Rose Fulbright.
Norton Rose Fulbright stands out for its tailored business law services, serving a prestigious global clientele that includes the world’s leading corporations and financial institutions. The firm operates more than 50 offices worldwide, including key hubs in London, New York, and Hong Kong, employing over 4,000 legal professionals spanning multiple continents.
The firm is widely recognized for its depth in key sectors such as financial institutions; energy; infrastructure and resources; transport; technology; life sciences; healthcare; and consumer markets. Through its integrated network and strategic services, Norton Rose Fulbright aims to deliver solutions that address the complex legal challenges its clients face, guided by its commitment to quality, unity, and integrity.
As part of its strategic growth and commitment to excellence, Norton Rose Fulbright continually seeks to attract top legal talent like Justin VandenBout, whose skills will now further enrich the firm’s robust litigation practice, ensuring premier service delivery and client satisfaction in an increasingly complex global legal landscape.