Appellate Practice
Rachel H. Stinson
Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2024 Awarded Practice Areas
Biography
Rachel has significant litigation and appellate experience in both state and federal courts. In private practice, she has represented clients in a variety of matters, including complex commercial cases, personal injury claims, real estate disputes, theft of trade secret allegations, and insurance coverage litigation. Rachel’s skill in helping courts and clients navigate unique legal issues was honed by a decade working as a permanent law clerk at a federal district trial court and at a Texas intermediate court of appeals.
Rachel is Board Certified in Civil Appellate Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization.
Overview
- Georgetown University, J.D., graduated 2002
- The University of Texas, B.A., graduated 1996
- Texas, State Bar of Texas
- Texas Supreme Court Historical Society - Trustee
- The College of the State Bar of Texas - Member
- Houston Bar Association (Appellate and Federal Practice Sections) - Member
- Texas Bar Foundation - Fellow
- State Bar of Texas (Appellate Section) - State Bar of Texas Jury Service Committee
- United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit
- United States District Court for the Northern District of Texas
- United States District Court for the Eastern District of Texas
- United States District Court for the Southern District of Texas
- United States District Court for the Western District of Texas
- Texas, State Bar of Texas
- Texas Supreme Court Historical Society - Trustee
- The College of the State Bar of Texas - Member
- Houston Bar Association (Appellate and Federal Practice Sections) - Member
- Texas Bar Foundation - Fellow
- State Bar of Texas (Appellate Section) - State Bar of Texas Jury Service Committee
- Georgetown University, J.D., graduated 2002
- The University of Texas, B.A., graduated 1996
- United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit
- United States District Court for the Northern District of Texas
- United States District Court for the Eastern District of Texas
- United States District Court for the Southern District of Texas
- United States District Court for the Western District of Texas
Client Testimonials
Awards & Focus
Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2026 for work in:
- Appellate Practice
Awards:
Best Lawyers in America, 2024-2026
News & Media
Additional Information
- Certifications
- Board Certified in Civil Appellate Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization
- Publications
- Removal and Remand, State Bar of Texas Federal Court Practice – May 2023.
- Dispositive Motions, State Bar of Texas Federal Court Practice – May 2021.
- Removals and Remands in the Court of Appeals, State Bar of Texas Handling Your First or Next Removal or Remand – November 2021.
- Pattern Jury Charge Update, State Bar of Texas 35th Annual Advanced Personal Injury Law – July 2019.
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