There are thousands of nameless, faceless attorneys who fill the top floors of many of the office buildings in every major city in the United States--there is no one like Tony Buzbee.

Offered $10,000 to settle a hotly disputed toxic release case on the day of trial--Buzbee rejected the offer, and obtained a record-setting verdict.  The case settled confidentially thereafter.

Hired to defend a business client in a contempt hearing, whereby the Plaintiff in the case was trying to force his client to turn over client lists and other proprietary information, Buzbee stepped in. After a two-hour hearing, the Federal Judge ordered the Plaintiff to deposit almost $100 million into the registry of the Court, and set a trial to determine whether Buzbee's client was the owner of those funds: exactly what Buzbee's client had been trying to accomplish in over two years of litigation.

Retained to seek the lifting of a two-year injunction preventing the development of valuable property near protected wetlands, Buzbee convinced the Court--from the bench--to lift the injunction. The client was thus able to save his substantial investment, while paying Buzbee in kind with property for his valuable work.

Hired on a Thursday to try a commercial dispute on the next Monday, Buzbee went to work. After a four-day trial, the jury returned a verdict of $2.8 million, over twice Buzbee's client's settlement demand. The case settled shortly after the jury verdict.

Fourteen product liability cases in a row, raising the exact same issue, had been won by Ford Motor Company across the United States--After a two and a half week trial, Buzbee obtained a substantial jury verdict for his clients. The case settled confidentially thereafter.

Hired by the Port of Galveston on a breach of contract case, after receiving a meager offer of settlement of only $280,000--Buzbee went to work; the case settled within nine months for significantly more.

Seeking answers surrounding the death of her husband, and turned down by five other law firms--Buzbee took the case for a widow whose husband was killed on an offshore drilling rig off the Coast of Saudi Arabia, and obtained a significant verdict. The case settled confidentially thereafter.

Seeking to change how business was done offshore, Buzbee took a case for the family of a young man mysteriously killed due to what the company described as a "freak accident" on an offshore drilling rig--the case resulted in a multimillion dollar, confidential settlement, and changed the way business is done offshore.

Note: These verdicts and settlements are intended to be representative of cases handled by Tony Buzbee and The Buzbee Law Firm. As the facts and law on each case differ, these listings are not a guarantee or prediction of the outcome of any other claims.

Tony Buzbee is a former Recon Marine. His mettle has been tested time and again through some of the most demanding training in the armed services, and due to his involvement in the some of the most intense Marine operations in various countries. Buzbee didn't just survive or endure as a Marine officer, he excelled. In the Marines, officers are taught to lead from the front, to do more with less, to work smart, to hit fast and exploit weaknesses, and to be creative. Tony Buzbee, and the firm he has built, use these same principles and attitudes in the practice of law.

Tony Buzbee is a nationwide figure, who is sought out in every kind of case, all over the country. He believes in the wisdom of juries. He deeply respects the practice of law, and the system as a whole. Tony Buzbee has earned the luxury of selecting the cases upon which he personally chooses to work.

Tony Buzbee grew up with modest means as the son of a butcher and high school cafeteria worker. After earning a ROTC scholarship, Buzbee attended Texas A&M University. While there, he served as a Battalion Commander in the Corps of Cadets.  Upon graduation, Buzbee was named a Distinguished Naval Graduate, Distinguished Student, and was recognized as the Outstanding NROTC Senior in the Corps of Cadets, as well as the Outstanding Commander in the Corps of Cadets.

After college, Buzbee entered the United States Marine Corps. In his initial Marine Corps training, Buzbee was recognized as an Honor Graduate, receiving the top leadership score out of more than 200 other Marine Lieutenants.  Buzbee then continued his service as a Marine Corps infantry officer, serving in the Persian Gulf and Somalian conflicts, where he commanded various Marine infantry units.  After rigorous physical and mental screening, Buzbee was selected by the Marines to become a special forces officer, commanding the elite Recon Company of the historic First Marine Regiment. While a serving as a special forces officer, Buzbee received various awards, including top leadership awards from the rigorous Navy Dive School and the daunting Amphibious Reconnaissance Course. Ultimately, Buzbee earned the rank of Captain, and for his Marine Corps service was awarded the prestigious Navy Commendation Medal.

After leaving the Marine Corps, Buzbee entered law school at the University of Houston Law Center. While there, Buzbee was the Managing Editor of the Houston Law Review, was elected Class Captain by his peers, and was also a member of the Order of the Coif, Order of the Barristers, and Order of the Barons. Buzbee was also state and regional mock trial champion. Buzbee ultimately graduated Summa Cum Laude, second in his class.

After graduation, Buzbee was selected to serve as a briefing attorney for a federal district judge in the Southern District of Texas, Galveston Division.  Upon completing that assignment, he was hired by one of the most prestigious litigation boutiques in the country.  He then founded his own firm.

Aside from his legal practice, Buzbee is heavily involved in his community as a property developer, working to revitalize historic downtown Friendswood.  He also serves on the Board of Directors of Hometown Bank, the Board of Directors for The Jesse Tree (a nonprofit organization that assists the homeless and those in need in Galveston and Brazoria counties), and the Board of Visitors of Texas A&M Galveston.  

In 2002, Buzbee was recognized by his peers in the Texas Lawyer, as one of the Top 5 “Go To” Lawyers for Commercial Litigation in the State of Texas, and has been repeatedly recognized as a Texas “Super Lawyer” by Thomson Reuters (2008, 2009, 2010, 2011). 

Tony Buzbee is an American original. He is frequently sought out for his courtroom skill and oratory talent. Buzbee has been profiled by various publications, and is a frequent commentator on national news programs.  

Tony Buzbee became the trial lawyer he is today by applying the skills he learned in the Marines—comprehensive preparation and ruthless execution. Buzbee believes that the only way to reach a fair settlement for his clients is to prepare each case as if it will be tried.  There is a real difference between those who “litigate” cases and those who try cases to verdict, in a court of law.  Tony Buzbee has a proven track record of trying and winning cases, period. 

Representative Matters

• Offshore Litigation: Special emphasis in offshore explosions and injuries--recognized as one of the best in the field in offshore injury litigation.
• Commercial Litigation: Represented commercial note holders sued by payees on the notes, resulting in a confidential settlement. 
• Toxic Torts: Record-setting verdict for ten workers exposed to Carbon Disulfide at the BP Texas City plant.
• Toxic Torts: Represents more than ten thousand FEMA trailer residents who are suing, claiming formaldehyde exposure while living in FEMA trailers and serves on MDL Plaintiffs' Steering Committee.
• Class Actions: Served as Lead Plaintiffs' Counsel in several state-wide and nationwide class actions.
• Pipeline Explosions: Represented several individuals burned or killed due to pipeline explosions.
• Apartment Explosion: represented apartment resident who was badly burned when explosion occurred. Case resolved after apartment owner caught altering documents.
• Products Liability: represented dry cleaning store owner who was severely burned when dry cleaning machine spewed boiling dry cleaning fluid over 60% of his body. Forced nationwide retrofit of dry cleaning machines after substantial dollar settlement.
• Home Owner liability: Represented teen ager who was severely burned while attending a bonfire at a friend's home.
• Trademark Infringement: Represented famed singer Jimmy Buffett in litigation in Galveston federal court.
• Breach of Contract and Fraud Defense: Successfully defended a multimillion dollar case brought by local celebrity "Mattress Mac" against world renowned horse traders and trainers.
• Breach of Contract, Plaintiff: Obtained significant settlement for the Port of Galveston.
• Government Regulation: Represented highly regarded developer Blackard Group pertaining to multimillion dollar development on Galveston's West End.
• Environmental Litigation: Represented Spain's Basque Government in the largest oil spill in Spain's history.
• Copyright Infringement: Represented Houston rap artist against famed rap star.
• Products Liability: First verdict in Texas against Ford Motor Company related to the stability alone of Ford Explorer; signficant verdict and subsequent settlement.
• Offshore death case: Forced offshore company to install guards on all hose reels.
• Negligence/Personal Injury: Forced gas company to change policies relating to safety devices following settlement.
• Offshore death case: Uncovered deadly mismatch problem in offshore drilling industry, resulting in an industry wide correction of the problem; significant verdict and subsequent settlement.
• Wrongful Death: Represented stepdaughter of infamous murderer Clara Harris, reaching a favorable settlement for stepdaughter's share of Harris's estate.
• Antitrust/Class Actions: Represented more than 10,000 offshore drilling workers in a case alleging wage fixing, resulting in substantial settlement.
• Plant explosions: Represented more than 160 workers injured in the largest industrial accident in U.S. history, obtaining extremely favorable settlements and serving on the Court-Appointed Plaintiffs' Steering Committee.
• Note: These verdicts and settlements are intended to be representative of cases handled by Tony Buzbee and The Buzbee Law Firm. As the facts and law on each case differ, these listings are not a guarantee or prediction of the outcome of any other claims.

News & Seminars

• First Reno air race crash lawsuit filed
• Victim's lawyer says Reno Air Races investigation compromised;
• Court Trims Ex-Halliburton Lawyer's Look at Company's Legal Bills
• Doctor drops ring lawsuit, and agrees to pay ex's attorney fees
• Ex-football coach Haywood files lawsuit against Pitt
• The Law and the Land: BP Battles Buzbee

Professional Affiliations

• University of Houston Law Center, Guest Lecturer, Arbitration, Contracts, Etc.;
• Guest Speaker, Vessel Casualties and Oil Spills: Who has the Liability? Presented to the Lawyers Association of Cuba upon special invitation;
• Various CLE's on topics ranging from trial practice, jury selection, and the taking taking of depositions.

Other Experience

• Susman Godfrey LLP, Attorney
• Southern District of Texas, Briefing Attorney
• United States Marine Corps, Captain