Leslie D. "Les" Pickett

Leslie D. "Les" Pickett

Houston, TX recognized lawyers icon Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2013
Galloway Johnson Tompkins Burr & Smith

29 Best Lawyers awards

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Awarded Practice Areas

Insurance Law Litigation - Insurance Transportation Law

Biography

Les Pickett brings more than 35 years of experience representing clients in complex commercial litigation, business disputes, and professional liability matters. His practice includes trial and appellate work in state and federal courts. Les is known for his strategic approach and dedication to achieving practical, cost-effective solutions for clients.

Discover more about Les’s extensive litigation experience at: gallowaylawfirm.com

Galloway Johnson Tompkins Burr & Smith

29 Best Lawyers awards

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Overview

  • Texas Tech University, JD, graduated 1990
  • The University of Texas, BBA, graduated 1987

  • Texas, State Bar of Texas, 1990

  • Ducks Unlimited - Member
  • Houston Bar Association - Member
  • Houston Livestock and Rodeo - Life Member
  • Jefferson County Bar Association - Member
  • Texas Surplus Lines Association - Member

  • U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas
  • U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas
  • U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas
  • U.S. District Court for the Western District of Texas
  • U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Oklahoma
  • U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit
  • Texas, State Bar of Texas, 1990
  • Ducks Unlimited - Member
  • Houston Bar Association - Member
  • Houston Livestock and Rodeo - Life Member
  • Jefferson County Bar Association - Member
  • Texas Surplus Lines Association - Member
  • Texas Tech University, JD, graduated 1990
  • The University of Texas, BBA, graduated 1987
  • U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas
  • U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas
  • U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas
  • U.S. District Court for the Western District of Texas
  • U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Oklahoma
  • U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit

Client Testimonials

Awards & Focus

Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2026 for work in:
  • Insurance Law
  • Litigation - Insurance
  • Transportation Law
Additional Areas of Practice:
  • Admiralty and Maritime Law
  • Construction Law
  • Litigation - Construction
Special Focus:
  • Defense
  • Litigation

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