Shalon Allen, BSN, RN, JD, CNOR, CSSM
Shalon brings a rich blend of healthcare and legal expertise to our medical practice and personal injury teams, offering over 24 years of nursing experience. Her unique combination of nursing, healthcare management, and legal skills allows her to navigate complex medical malpractice and personal injury cases with precision and empathy. Shalon’s extensive background in the surgical services area, coupled with her experience in regulatory healthcare compliance, makes her a formidable advocate for injured clients.
Shalon began her career in healthcare by earning a Bachelor of Science in Nursing, becoming a Certified Perioperative Nurse (CNOR), and helping develop the national credential for Certified Surgical Services Manager (CSSM). She has been recognized as a national nursing expert through her work as a consultant for major healthcare organizations, an author for nursing credential development, and a speaker at prominent nursing conferences. Shalon has experience in surgical services, endoscopy, sterile processing, anesthesia services, hospital administration, and regulatory compliance. Shalon completed her legal education while still practicing as a nurse, graduating cum laude, making the Dean’s List, and earning a certification in healthcare compliance. Shalon is a member of the American Health Law Association and the American Association of Nurse Attorneys. This background prepares her with the knowledge to defend clients in medical malpractice cases and to navigate the complex regulatory landscapes of healthcare organizations.
Beyond her professional accomplishments, Shalon is a proud mother of two and a “Gigi” of two, balancing her career with her passions of running and yoga. This dedication to both her family and personal well-being mirrors her commitment to clients, ensuring they receive comprehensive and compassionate representation.
Mitchel Hamline School of Law – Juris Doctor
Lamar University (Beaumont, TX), 2000
American Sentinel University. 2015
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.
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