Houston, TX — Norton Rose Fulbright, a leading global law firm, announced the addition of Justin VandenBout as a partner in their Houston office, strengthening its litigation team. VandenBout, previously with Chamberlain Hrdlicka, joins the firm’s Products, Pharma, Medical, and Mass Tort practice with a rich background in various litigation domains.
The experienced litigation attorney brings with him a vast nationwide practice focused significantly on commercial litigation, product liability, insurance coverage, and mass tort litigation. VandenBout has skillfully represented both plaintiffs and defendants across multiple state and federal courts in the United States, gaining a respectable reputation in the process.
Known for his adept legal strategies and client advocacy, VandenBout has earned accolades for his work, particularly in business litigation in Texas. His broad expertise spans environmental litigation, class action product liability cases, disaster response, catastrophic personal injury claims, and a host of other complex legal matters across diverse industry sectors.
Jeff Cody, US Managing Partner at Norton Rose Fulbright, emphasized the growing demand for experienced litigators due to an uptick in litigation. He noted that VandenBout’s extensive courtroom experience and his proven track record will be pivotal as the firm aims to enhance its services amidst increasing client needs.
Brett Young, the US Head of Products, Pharma, Medical and Mass Tort at the firm, recalled working closely with VandenBout on a challenging multi-plaintiff industrial accident case. According to Young, VandenBout’s fearless and effective advocacy throughout their collaboration significantly bolstered the team’s capabilities.
VandenBout himself expressed enthusiasm about his new role, citing Norton Rose Fulbright’s formidable reputation in managing high-profile, catastrophic litigation both domestically and internationally. He anticipates leveraging the platform and resources at the law firm to magnify the impact of his practice.
Holding licenses to practice across all state and federal courts in Texas and federal courts in New Mexico, VandenBout is academically rooted in Texas, holding a law degree from South Texas College of Law and a bachelor’s degree from the University of Texas at Austin.
Norton Rose Fulbright is known for its comprehensive legal services provided to prominent global corporations and financial institutions. The firm boasts a substantial team of over 4,000 legal professionals located across key global markets, including North America, Europe, Asia, Australia, and the Middle East.
The firm stands out for its commitment to sectors like financial institutions, energy, infrastructure, transport, technology, life sciences, and consumer markets. Using its global risk advisory group, Norton Rose Fulbright is adept at combining its industry-specific knowledge with legal, regulatory, compliance, and governance insights to deliver client-focused solutions.
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