Al Durrell
About Al Durrell
Al Durrell is a lawyer based in Houston, TX and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2023. Al Durrell is recognized in the following practice areas:
- Houston, Texas
- Commercial Litigation
- Insurance Law
Current Firm: Lewis Brisbois Bisgaard & Smith LLP
Education: South Texas College of Law Houston, J.D., graduated 2000
Location: Houston, TX
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