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Jonathan Burton "Jon" Shoebotham, Business Attorney in Houston, Texas

focused on Business, Litigation, and Personal Injury

Houston, TX

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Jonathan Burton "Jon" Shoebotham is an attorney based in Houston, TEXAS. The practice focuses on Business, Litigation, and Personal Injury.

Based in
Houston, TEXAS
Experience
attorney
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Business · Litigation · Personal Injury
  • Handles Business, Litigation, and Personal Injury matters from Houston, TEXAS.
  • Recognized with Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation (2026).

About Jonathan Burton "Jon" Shoebotham: Jonathan Burton "Jon" Shoebotham is an attorney based in Houston, TEXAS. The practice focuses on Business, Litigation, and Personal Injury.

Areas of practice

Practice areas handled by Jonathan Burton "Jon" Shoebotham

Jonathan concentrates on business, litigation, and personal injury. Each area below outlines the kind of case Jonathan handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.

Business cases in Houston, Texas

Jonathan takes business matters in Houston, Texas. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Jonathan agrees to represent you.

Litigation cases in Houston, Texas

Jonathan takes litigation matters in Houston, Texas. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Jonathan agrees to represent you.

Personal Injury cases in Houston, Texas

Jonathan takes personal injury matters in Houston, Texas. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Jonathan agrees to represent you.

Biography

About Jonathan Burton "Jon" Shoebotham — Attorney of Texas business experience

Jonathan Burton "Jon" Shoebotham is an attorney based in Houston, TEXAS. The practice focuses on Business, Litigation, and Personal Injury.

Jon Shoebotham focuses his practice on product liability, environmental litigation, commercial litigation, pharmaceutical, and medical device litigation. Three of the cases he has tried to jury verdict have been selected by The National Law Journal as among the most significant defense verdicts in the United States. He is a member of the Texas and New York state bars and is admitted to practice before the U.S. Ct. of App., Fifth Circuit; U.S. Dist. Ct., E. Dist. Texas; U.S. Dist. Ct., N. Dist. Texas; U.S. Dist. Ct., S. Dist. Texas; and U.S. Supreme Ct.

Jonathan's approach to business cases

Jon Shoebotham focuses his practice on product liability, environmental litigation, commercial litigation, pharmaceutical, and medical device litigation. Three of the cases he has tried to jury verdict have been selected by The National Law Journal as among the most significant defense verdicts in the United States. He is a member of the Texas and New York state bars and is admitted to practice…

The kind of cases Jonathan takes

Jonathan reviews new inquiries case-by-case for business, litigation, and personal injury matters in Houston and the surrounding Texas area.

Credentials

Jonathan Burton "Jon" Shoebotham's legal education and bar admissions

  • The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

    J.D. · 1979

  • The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

    BS · 1976

Jurisdictions

Jonathan's state bar admissions

  • New York, New York S

    ACTIVE

  • Texas, State Bar of

    ACTIVE

Jonathan studied at J.D. in The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and BS in The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.

Law school and academic background

Jonathan completed J.D. in The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and BS in The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Jonathan runs in Texas is where that training gets applied to real client questions.

Recognition

Awards, publications, and recognition of Jonathan Burton "Jon" Shoebotham

Jonathan has received 14 formal recognitions from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.

  • Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Environmental

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Mass Tort Litigation

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Defendants

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Product Liability Litigation

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Product Liability Litigation - Defendants

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Special Focus:

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Toxic Tort

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Awards:

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — The Best Lawyers in America by Woodward/White Inc. (Commercial Litigation, Personal Injury Litigation); 2009-2013

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Lawdragon 500 by Lawdragon Inc., Leading Lawyers in America; 2006; Finalist, 2007

    2026

Legal awards and honors

Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Environmental (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice: (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Mass Tort Litigation (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Defendants (2026).

Locations

Jonathan Burton "Jon" Shoebotham's office in Houston

Jonathan's primary office is at 811 Main Street, Suite 2500, Houston, Texas, 77002-6129. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.

Main office

811 Main Street, Suite 2500

Houston, Texas 77002-6129

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Hiring guide

How to hire Jonathan Burton "Jon" Shoebotham — what to expect in your first consultation

Working with a new business attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Jonathan usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.

Consultation formats and pricing

Jonathan charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Jonathan's office.

What to bring to your first meeting

Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; Jonathan will tell you what matters and what doesn't.

Questions to ask a business attorney in Houston, Texas

A short list to run through before you commit: How many business matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?

Fees & payment

Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for Jonathan

Jonathan discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in business practice — ask which fits.

Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options

Every business matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. Jonathan confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.

Payment methods and payment plans

Jonathan's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many business practices work with clients on structured schedules.

Frequently asked

Frequently asked questions about Jonathan Burton "Jon" Shoebotham

  • How much does it cost to hire Jonathan for a business case?

    Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Jonathan walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.

  • Does Jonathan offer a free consultation?

    Jonathan charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Jonathan's office. Some business attorneys offer free consults — check Jonathan's current terms during booking.

  • How long do business cases in Texas typically take?

    Simple business matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Jonathan gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.

  • Can Jonathan take my case if I'm outside Houston?

    Jonathan is licensed in Texas. Matters governed by Texas law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Jonathan will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.

  • What should I bring to my first meeting with Jonathan?

    Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Jonathan will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.

  • Is Jonathan accepting new business clients right now?

    Jonathan's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.

Areas served

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