W.T. (Tom) Womble

713.650.6000 | 800.650.5664

Tom Womble likes to say he is in the communications business; that is, he visits persuasively with juries.

During his years of practice, Tom has concentrated in the trial of civil matters involving personal injuries and property loss arising from product liability issues and cases dealing with heavy construction equipment, mining, drilling, chemical, petrochemical, refining, railroad and medical industries. Many of these matters involved catastrophic damages.

Tom has established a notable and enviable trial record. He has tried over 300 cases to jury verdict in more than 80 Texas counties and 17 different states.


Bar Admissions:

State of Texas
United States Supreme Court
U.S. Court of Appeals, Fourth Circuit
U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit
U.S. Court of Appeals, Tenth Circuit
U.S. District Court, Southern District of Texas
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Texas
U.S. District Court, Western District of Texas
U.S. District Court, Northern District of Texas
U.S. District Court, Western District of Arkansas
U.S. District Court, District of Colorado
U.S. District Court, Northern District of Georgia
U.S. District Court, District of New Mexico
U.S. District Court, District of Montana
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Oklahoma
U.S. District Court, Western District of Oklahoma
U.S. District Court, District of Oregon
U.S. District Court, District of Utah
U.S. District Court, District of Virginia
U.S. District Court, District of West Virginia

Education:

Texas Tech University School of Law, 1971
Hardin-Simmons University, 1965

Published Works & Seminars Taught

Hang 'Em High – in the Electronic Courtroom
Objections to the Courts Charge
Presentation of Expert Testimony
Trial Tactics & Strategies
Theme Development for Your Case
Jury Selection
Opening Statements
The Jury Argument
Objections & the Preservation of Error

Honors & Awards

Recognized as a "Super Lawyer" by Texas Monthly Magazine
in 2008, 2009 and 2010 for his vision, commitment and determination.

Highest Possible Peer Review Rating (AV) in Legal Ability
& Ethical Standards for 30 consecutive years (1980-2010).

Editor-in-Chief, Texas Tech Law Review.

U.S. Army, Military Intelligence Officer.

Recipient of the Hardin-Simmons University Distinguished Alumnus Award, 1995.

The W.T. Womble Courtroom is named in his honor
at Hardin Simmons University.

Professional Associations & Memberships

Life Fellow, American Bar Association
Life Fellow, Texas Bar Association
Life Fellow, Houston Bar Association
Charter Member of Houston Chapter, American Board of Trial Advocates