HOUSTON — Norton Rose Fulbright, a leading global law firm, announced the addition of Justin VandenBout as a partner in their Houston office. VandenBout, formerly with Chamberlain Hrdlicka, will serve within the firm’s specialized Products, Pharma, Medical and Mass Tort practice team.
VandenBout has built a robust nationwide litigation practice specializing in a variety of areas including commercial and product liability litigation, insurance coverage, and mass tort litigation. His extensive legal repertoire spans across handling cases for both plaintiffs and defendants in federal and state courts, as well as arbitrations across many states including Texas, Arizona, and California, among others.
Jeff Cody, the U.S. Managing Partner at Norton Rose Fulbright, expressed enthusiasm about the new hire, noting the increasing client demand in litigation services. Cody highlighted VandenBout’s trial experience as a significant asset that will enhance the firm’s offerings and client services as litigation cases continue to surge.
Further praising VandenBout’s capabilities, Brett Young, head of the firm’s U.S. Products, Pharma, Medical and Mass Tort division, recounted his firsthand experience working with VandenBout on a complex multi-plaintiff industrial accident case. Young described him as a “tremendous and fearless advocate” whose presence strengthens the team remarkably.
On his part, VandenBout relayed his eagerness about his new role, emphasizing the firm’s reputation in handling high-profile, catastrophic litigation not just in the U.S., but globally. He expressed his anticipation to expand his practice within such a distinguished law firm, known for its focus on high standards of client service.
VandenBout’s legal credentials are robust. Licensed to practice across all state and federal courts in Texas and federal courts in New Mexico, he brings a wealth of expertise from his education at South Texas College of Law and his undergraduate years at the University of Texas at Austin.
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