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John Busch is a skilled trial attorney that aggressively pursues the best legal results for those caught up in the legal process. John brings years of successful litigation experience – primarily on the defense side — to help others who need a strong advocate for the injuries and damages they have suffered. He regularly handles a diversity of cases involving catastrophic personal injury matters and construction defect liability. During his career, John has litigated high-exposure dockets in state and federal court; and, consistently been entrusted to represent clients in all facets of litigation to best position his clients for trial or mediation.
As background, John was born and raised in Beaumont, Texas, where he graduated from Westbrook High School. He then attended Texas A&M University and joined the Corps of Cadets where he was honored to be selected as the “Mascot Corporal,” caretaker of the school’s mascot, Reveille, as well as elected Junior and Senior Yell Leader.
John obtained his Juris Doctorate from Baylor University School of Law. There he was inducted into the Baylor Law Review, where he was promoted to Article Editor. John honed his advocacy skills as a member of the Baylor Mock Trial team and advanced to the Baylor Law Order of the Barristers in the Dawson & Sodd Moot Court Competition. Additionally, he was chosen for internship with Honorable Judge Marcia Crone in the U.S. District Court of the Eastern District of Texas, where he gained valuable legal and courtroom experience.
Prior to joining Sorrels Law, John spent years defending corporations and individuals in a variety of matters. Understanding the legal intricacies of defending these “bet the company” cases uniquely positions John to utilize this knowledge and experience to his clients’ advantage. Ultimately, John’s focus always has been on the client and pushing their case for either trial or resolution.
John strives to be part of the legal community and his community at large. John represented and served as a Director for Houston, District 6, on the Texas Young Lawyers Association Board of Directors from 2018-2020 assisting in state-wide initiatives. There he developed and coordinated service activities and continuing legal education for lawyers and the community. John is also a Member of the Houston Bar Association, where he serves as an Officer in the Litigation Section. He also enjoys volunteering in the community, participating in Literacy Now mentoring program for children in need.
While not in the Courtroom, John enjoys spending time with his family and keeping up with his toddler.
Recognized as a Rising Star in 2019, 2020 and 2021 by Texas Super Lawyers, Phil is also a Fellow in the Texas Bar Foundation. Prior to becoming a lawyer, taught in the Houston Independent School District at an inner-city middle school. He also served as a bandmaster and musician on Norwegian, Celebrity, Holland America and Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines. He is admitted to the Fifth Circuit, Southern District of Texas and Western District of Texas in the federal court system.
Phil lives in Houston with his wife and their two young boys. When not working, Phil can be found coaching or assisting with his kids’ sports, enjoying Houston’s vibrant arts scene with his wife, or cheering on the Astros.
J.D., University of Virginia School of Law
M.A., The Johns Hopkins University School of Advanced International Studies
B.A., Washington & Lee University, Politics
Randy is the past President of the Texas Association of Civil Trial and Appellate Specialists, and past Chair of the Fellows of the Texas Bar Foundation. He has served as the President of the Houston Bar Association, President of the Houston Trial Lawyers Association, President of the Houston Trial Lawyers Foundation, Vice President of the Texas Trial Lawyers Association, Trustee of the Texas Bar Foundation, Director of the State Bar of Texas (two terms), Commissioner of the Equal Access to Justice Commission, Trustee of the Texas Supreme Court Historical Society, and is currently on the Board of Directors at South Texas College of Law Houston.
Randy started his legal career at Fulbright & Jaworski, where he represented doctors, hospitals, insurance companies, and businesses in the state of Texas who were accused of civil wrongdoing. He graduated Magna Cum Laude from South Texas College of Law Houston in 1987, where he was on the Law Review and was a member of the nationally recognized Board of Advocates. South Texas College of Law Houston has honored Randy with its highest honor— the Dean’s Medal, as well as its Public Service Award (the inaugural award). South Texas College of Law Houston has renamed its legal clinics The Randall O. Sorrels Legal Clinics, which represents 15,000 square feet of new, state-of-the-art facilities to bring together clients with unmet legal needs and students who are eager to work with those clients under the direct supervision of their professors. In 2018, South Texas College of Law Houston honored Randy with the Distinguished Alumni Award.
Prior to law school, Randy graduated Magna Cum Laude from Houston Baptist University— where he was recognized as an NCAA Academic All-American in 1984. He attended HBU on a soccer scholarship, and the soccer field at the university now carries his name— Randall O. Sorrels Field. While at school, he was recognized as the Outstanding Student in both Political Science and Speech Communications. In the greatest honor, the university gives to alumni, Randy was named as HBU’s Outstanding Alumnus of the Year for 2009, and he continues to be involved in alumni events and meetings.
Randy is married to his law partner, Alex L. Farias-Sorrels, and considers her one of the smartest lawyers he knows. He is also a father of five children and one granddaughter. His oldest daughter is a teacher and helps with the Sorrels Law communications efforts. His second daughter is a speech language pathologist in New York. His twin son and daughter are law students at the University of Texas. And his youngest son is in a Montessori program.
He has published numerous articles, including:
He lives in Bellaire, Texas with his wife Carol, and has two adult children. He is an avid cyclist and consumer of political news. He and Carol are active members at Christ the King Presbyterian Church.
You can trust that the Sorrels Law team of attorneys and staff has the experience and the skills to meticulously and strategically handle your case. We know what we are doing and we will guide you every step of the way. Ask us any question and call us at any time.
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