2990 Richmond Avenue, Suite 380, Houston, Texas 77098

Richard Lee Daniels, Attorney

(713) 877 – 0800

Richard Lee Daniels, Attorney at Law,
Mediator, Counselor

December 1994 to present: Represented both Plaintiff and Defendant including; Business & Insurance Litigation, Business Civil, Family Law, Criminal Law, Personal Injury, Landlord Tenant, DTPA, Contracts, Mediation, and current General Law Practice. 

Extensive knowledge and experience in residential and commercial property damage, demolition, remediation, build back, mold/fungi/bacteria, testing, flood, accidental water discharge, and damage control. Insurance claims, personal injury, and civil disputes.

Conduct Mediations at the Greenway Mediation Center. 

Chairman, Texas State Bar Disciplinary Committee District 4B, 3 and 4, Houston, Texas, three (3) years. 

Member of U.S. Citizens Election Observers Mission in conjunction with Tribunal Supreme Electoral of El Salvador C.A. and sponsored by the United Nations. Observed,  monitored, and facilitated the First Free Elections in El Salvadorian history (1992).

Entrepreneur; Real Estate; Restaurateur;  Music Composer/Music Publishing Company; Barter Company, BXI, Import/Export Company; resided in India and the middle east for 3 years and traveled extensively in Europe, Asia and Central and South America.

Richard Lee Daniels, the owner of the firm, has a very focused vision and philosophy of the legal services we provide to our corporate and individual clientele. We believe the role of the attorney in society is to be the dedicated and powerful advocate and advisor protecting the interests of the client, while advising the client of their rights, and explaining the difficult and complicated practices and processes of the application of the law in the legal system. In representing our clients, we shall exercise independent professional judgment and render candid advice. In rendering this advice, we may refer not only to law but to other considerations such as moral, economic, social, and political factors, that may be relevant to the clients situation. There are two basic legal categories as follows: 

Civil law: This general category of law covers all legal issues that do not involve criminal activity or the actual violations of the law. Generally, one party sues another because they have been wronged in some way and want a certain type of compensation for that wrong. Civil law also includes legal agreements, real estate transactions, divorces, child custody, probate, wills, trusts and estate planning.  It also encompasses various other matters where legal paperwork and administration is necessary to protect all parties involved.

Criminal law: This category of law relates to offenses that violate the laws of a local, state, or federal government. The prosecution is handled by government employed lawyers of that government entity, and the defense is handled by either a publicly appointed defender, or a private defense attorney whom the defendant hires to represent them in the defense of the charges alleged. 

The Law Offices of Richard Lee Daniels specialize in the following areas of law: Personal injury cases – where a party is injured and accrues damages because of the reckless disregard or negligence of another party. We are experienced in handling all aspects of probate, wills, trusts and estate planning. Our law firm staff is very experienced in all aspects of family law including divorce, custody, paternity, child support, visitation. Our criminal law practice handles criminal defense cases, including all misdemeanors and felony charges. We also handle associated criminal law issues such as parole/prison release, and probation revocation cases. 

The genesis of the success of Richard Lee Daniels as an attorney has been based upon his superior skills of negotiation. These skills and talents have led to many satisfied settlements and clients. Richard Lee Daniels is an enthusiastic and dedicated advocate that you can rely on when you really need help. Our clients trust in our commitment and proven ability to help them because they understand that Richard Lee Daniels recognizes that litigation is expensive, prohibitive, and unnecessary in many cases. We offer comprehensive legal knowledge for clients seeking a law firm with a trusted record of results. We value our clients and respect their individual needs while we are providing a strategic unwavering advocacy, personalized service and a comprehensive resolution of the pending legal issues. 

Richard Lee Daniels is licensed to practice law in Texas, Arkansas, and ldaho in both state courts and federal courts. The Law Offices of Richard Lee Daniels has been proudly serving the community for twenty five (25) years.

EDUCATION

  • University of Houston (B.S.)
  • Thurgood Marshall School of Law, Texas Southern (J.D., 1994)
  • Professional Mediation Training (ADR), Worklife Institute, Houston, Texas – Certified in August 2004.
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SIGNIFICANT TEXAS CASES

Mary Joy Ann Gustilo and Jose Vicente Gustilo III vs. Nadina {Marvilla Gustilo, Individually and Administratric of the Estate of Armando C. Gustilo, Deceased
 *No. 97-136 IN THE SUPREME COURT OF THE UNITED STATES, October Tenn, 1997 on
Petition for Writ of Certiorari to the Fourteenth Court of Appeals for the State of Texas. Motion for rehearing on Supreme Court denial of Petition.
Issue: Whether Texas Courts, under the supreme law of the land and  U.S.  Treaties,  may capriciously substitute its opinion to titles of Philippine aliens to estate of deceased Philippine domiciliary, who died in Texas while receiving medical treatment. 
In the Interest of K.R. P. 
No. 01-01-01108-CV First Court of Appeals, Houston, Texas. Appealed from 247Th Judicial District Court, Harris County, Texas, Trial Court Case No. 2000-18310, Site: In The Interest of K.R.P., A Child 80S.W.3d 669
Issue: Whether trial court abused discretion in awarding sole managing conservatorship to an unrelated third party (former stepmother) over the biological mother and father: Affirmed
Alsenz vs. Alsenz
No.IOI S.W. 3d 648; NO. 01-01-00369-CV Court of Appeals of Texas (1st District), February 27, 2003.
Issue: Whether royalty payments received during marriage from inventions patented before that marriage should be classified as community or separate property? Issue of first impression; characterized as community income, not separate as in oil/gas royalty: Appealed and affirmed. New Law.​
Boyiddle vs. Amica Mutual Insurance Company 
No. 2005-18970 in the 129th Judicial District of Harris County, Texas May, 2008
Issue: 1. Whether a public adjustor can be sued for negligence along with the insurance claim adjustor and insurer.
Proper Jurisdiction: Federal Court or State Court​
Bar Admissions: 
Texas State Bar, Year Admitted 1996
Arkansas State Bar, Year Admitted 2011
Idaho State Bar, Year Admitted 2010
Mediation​
Several years ago I began to expand my law practice by developing an alternative dispute resolution (ADR) mediation practice to better serve my current and future clientele.  This new aspect of my practice is aligned with the current trend of mandatory mediation requirements by many county, district and federal courts in  Texas.  This mandatory requirement to mediate conflicts and disputes, before you are allowed to proceed to litigation is the court’s attempt to clear the court’s dockets  and save the parties the enormous expense  of trial litigation.
The second facet of our mediation service, beyond the court referrals, is our ability to facilitate the resolution and settlement of any dispute or conflict between parties, both individual and commercial​
Click HERE to see our profile at the Greenway Mediation Center

Denied or underpaid claims, personal injury claims, auto claims, auto accidents, 18 wheeler and truck accidents, bus, train, boat, motorcycle, ATV’s and airplane accidents, and all claim for loss, DTPA, Consumer Protection.​

WHEN YOU REALLY NEED HELP! Call our office, live operator 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Se Habla Espanol, Twenty-five years(25) years experience.

If you have suffered minor or devastating injuries because of an accident, it is imperative that you contact a competent personal injury attorney as soon as possible to assist you with your claims. Richard Lee Daniels offers free consultations. Call our office to set up an appointment to discuss your case and begin the process of obtaining the compensation for your bills, as well as pain and suffering.