Bradley W. "Brad" Snead

Bradley W. "Brad" Snead

Houston, TX recognized lawyers icon Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2020
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18 Best Lawyers awards

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Awarded Practice Areas

Appellate Practice

Biography

Brad is a board certified appellate lawyer, specializing in Texas civil appeals. He has handled over 75 appeals, including interlocutory appeals and original proceedings, primarily in the intermediate state appellate courts and the Texas Supreme Court. He has also presented over a dozen oral arguments in Texas appellate courts, including in the Texas Supreme Court. Further, he has significant experience in state trial courts, from handling pre-trial motion practice to the jury charge. His practice involves a wide variety of cases: breach of contract; UCC warranty; construction litigation; products liability; premises liability; trade secrets; oil and gas; probate; fiduciary duty; and catastrophic personal injuries.
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18 Best Lawyers awards

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Overview

  • The University of Texas, J.D., graduated 2006
  • Texas A&M University, B.A., graduated 2002

  • Texas, State Bar of Texas

  • American Bar Association - Member
  • American Constitution Society - Member
  • Houston Bar Association, Appellate Section - Member
  • Houston Bar Association, Construction Law Section - Member
  • South Asian Bar Association - Member
  • State Bar of Texas, Appellate Section - Member
  • State Bar of Texas, Construction Law Section - Member
  • Texas Bar Foundation - Fellow

  • United States Supreme Court
  • United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit
  • United States Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit
  • United States District Court for the Eastern District of Texas
  • United States District Court for the Southern District of Texas
  • Texas, State Bar of Texas
  • American Bar Association - Member
  • American Constitution Society - Member
  • Houston Bar Association, Appellate Section - Member
  • Houston Bar Association, Construction Law Section - Member
  • South Asian Bar Association - Member
  • State Bar of Texas, Appellate Section - Member
  • State Bar of Texas, Construction Law Section - Member
  • Texas Bar Foundation - Fellow
  • The University of Texas, J.D., graduated 2006
  • Texas A&M University, B.A., graduated 2002
  • United States Supreme Court
  • United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit
  • United States Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit
  • United States District Court for the Eastern District of Texas
  • United States District Court for the Southern District of Texas

Client Testimonials

Awards & Focus

Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2026 for work in:
  • Appellate Practice
Awards:
  • Texas Super Lawyers by Thomson Reuters, 2021-2024
  • Best Lawyers in America, 2020-2025
  • Texas Rising Stars by Thomson Reuters, 2010, 2017-2020

Additional Information

  • Certifications
  • Board Certified in Civil Appellate Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization
  • Community Involvement
  • Greater Heights Super Neighborhood Council, Vice President, 2023 – present
  • Board of Directors, Woodland Heights Civic Association, 2017 – 2023
  • Board of Directors, Spring Branch Family Development Center, 2012 – 2015
  • Member, Bike Houston, 2015 –­­ present

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