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Tristan Crowder is a dedicated trial lawyer committed to achieving the best results for people who have been seriously injured or killed. Raised with core values such as grit, resilience, and integrity, Tristan knew from a young age that his life’s goal was to make a difference in people’s lives. Early on, he found inspiration in the teachings of great trial lawyers who emphasized the necessary skills for representing individuals, including the Latin phrase: “Amat Victoria Curam,” meaning “Victory Loves Preparation.” Since then, Tristan has embraced these words in practice, recognizing that thorough preparation can overcome any adversary – a key value he brings to every case.
Before joining Sorrels Law, Tristan began his career at a prominent defense firm in Houston, where he represented corporate defendants in catastrophic injury and wrongful death matters. During his time on the defense, Tristan achieved several successful results, including winning his first jury trial just five months into his legal practice. Eventually, Tristan decided it was time to fulfill his long-time goal of representing individuals and leave his defense practice behind. Tristan now uses his background in counseling decision-makers both inside corporations and at insurance companies in every case he handles.
Tristan is committed to holding individuals and companies accountable for reckless and negligent conduct by bringing an aggressive yet calculated approach to each of his cases. His practice focuses on matters such as catastrophic personal injury cases, automobile and 18-wheeler collisions, premises liability cases, product liability cases, and wrongful death claims.
Tristan earned his Juris Doctor degree from Baylor Law School, where he underwent practical training in trial work through Baylor Law’s award-winning program, Practice Court. While in law school, Tristan actively sought opportunities to enhance his advocacy skills by serving on Baylor Law mock trial teams for both the South Texas Mock Trial Challenge and the National Civil Trial Competition (NCTC). Additionally, he was a proud member of the Order of the Barristers and the Trial Advocacy Clinic, which provided free legal services to local veterans.
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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