Born in Omaha, Nebraska, Toby has been a Texan since 1986. After graduating from the University of Houston with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science, Toby attended law school at South Texas College of Law, where his studies concentrated on trial advocacy.
Toby has been helping both individuals and businesses for more than a decade, in Texas and beyond. Whether representing individuals or businesses, Toby’s litigation background proves invaluable in guiding clients through complex disputes. Toby assists business clients – beginning with entity formation and developing business-specific operating agreements – in building a solid foundation for extended business growth. Through strategic planning and risk analysis, Toby works closely with his clients as they grow and prosper. And, as a company grows and develops, Toby provides continued guidance and risk assessment in a variety of business transactions, investments and disputes. Given his extensive litigation experience and background, Toby can also successfully guide his clients through the challenges they face when some disputes require the filing of a lawsuit. No stranger to the courthouse, Toby has successfully litigated many cases in both state and federal courts nationwide on behalf of his clients.
Recognitions:
♦ Houston’s Top “Lawyers for the People” by H Texas Magazine (2009).
♦ Designated a Rising Star by Texas Monthly (2011-2016). Less than 2.5% of the attorneys in the state of Texas have been recognized as a Rising Star.
♦ Houston’s Top Lawyer, Civil Litigation, by H Texas Magazine (2013-2015).
♦ Life Member in the Million Dollar Advocates Forum as well as the Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum, organizations which recognize the top trial attorneys throughout the United States who have achieved outstanding results for their clients (2013). Fewer than 1% of U.S. lawyers belong to this prestigious group.
♦ Lifetime Charter Membership as one of the “Best Attorneys of America” by Rue Rankings (2015). Only 100 attorneys from each state are recognized as “Best Attorneys of America” by Rue Rankings.
♦ “Best of Houstonia: Top Lawyer,” by Houstonia Magazine (2015-2018).
♦ Houston’s Top Lawyer for Business Law and Business Litigation by H Texas Magazine (2020).
♦ Texas Bar Foundation, Fellow (2020). The Texas Bar Foundation is an organization composed of the most elite lawyers in Texas, and an organization committed to providing access to justice and the legal system for underserved populations in Texas.
♦ Avvo Rating 10 out of 10 as Top Business Attorney
Toby’s practice since being licensed has focused on litigation and business consulting.
At home, Toby is the proud father to three energetic boys, and he is the husband to an amazing and busy wife. In addition to his practice, Toby also serves as a Director on the Timbergrove Sports Association Board of Directors, a parent leader at St. Luke’s United Methodist Church, and as a baseball coach for his sons’ youth baseball teams.
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