Tragedy Struck When an Interior Stairwell Collapsed Without Warning Commercial construction continues throughout the Houston area. Despite an economic slowdown, both new construction and renovations are underway. Construction sites can be dangerous for workers. A recent West Houston building collapse shows just how quickly a job site can become a tragedy. If you are injured…
For more than 45 years, our founder Tommy Fibich has applied his unrelenting work ethic and passion for the law to help injury victims throughout Texas. That’s why we’re pleased to share that Attorney Fibich recently won the 2019 Ronald D. Secrest Outstanding Trial Lawyer Award from the Texas Bar Foundation! The Ronald D. Secrest Outstanding Trial Lawyer…
Last week, a jury sitting for the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California awarded the plaintiff a whopping $80 million in damages for injuries he suffered in connection with his prolonged exposure to the herbicide manufactured by the defendant, The Monsanto Company. The plaintiff, 70-year-old Edwin Hardeman, used Roundup for more than…
Fibich, Leebron, Copeland & Briggs Founding Partner Tommy Fibich has been selected as the recipient of the 2019 Ronald D. Secrest Outstanding Trial Lawyer award! This is a significant achievement made in honor of the late Ronald Secrest, a talented Texas Trial Lawyer whose career and commitment to the highest standards of trial practice are…
In any aspect of your life, whether you’re looking for a home cleaning service or a mechanic, you want to work with the best. When someone is an expert in their trade, they’re more likely to perform a job correctly, which will ultimately save you time and money. So, if you find yourself in need…
The American Institute for Personal Injury Attorneys™ (AIOPIA) is a branch of the American Institute of Legal Counsel. Each year, the AIOPIA rates and reviews legal professionals from all around the country, sorting them by state and area of practice. Peer evaluations, in-depth research, and client testimonials are all considered by the AIOPIA. Lawyers who best meet…
Fibich, Leebron, Copeland & Briggs Attorneys Russ Briggs and Greg Fibich have secured a $6.6 million dollar jury verdict on behalf of a client who suffered permanent medical issues after two doctors were found liable for failing to diagnose and treat a blood clot that developed after a surgical procedure. The lawsuit was filed on behalf of our firm’s…
Firm Partner Tommy Fibich was recently interviewed and featured in a segment on NPR’s All Things Considered discussing Harris County’s federal civil lawsuit against the opioid industry. The lawsuit, filed Wednesday December 13th in Harris County District Court, has named over 20 drugmakers and distributors, as well as four doctors and a pharmacist, over their roles in contributing to…
Fibich, Leebron, Copeland & Briggs has been selected to represent Harris County in a federal civil lawsuit against the opioid industry. The County, which will also be represented by the law firms of Dan Downy and The Gallagher Law Firm, authorized legal action in October. According to the Harris County Commissioners Court, the lawsuit will…
Fires are a leading cause of injury, death, and property damage in the U.S. In fact, statistics from the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) speak to how serious and prevalent the problem is: In 2015, fire departments in the U.S. responded to over 1,345,500 fires nationwide. These fires caused nearly 3,300 fatalities and more than…
