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Monica Uddin, Business Attorney in Houston, Texas

focused on Business and Litigation

Houston, TX

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Monica Uddin is an attorney based in Houston, TEXAS. The practice focuses on Business and Litigation.

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  • Handles Business and Litigation matters from Houston, TEXAS.
  • Recognized with Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation (2026).

About Monica Uddin: Monica Uddin is an attorney based in Houston, TEXAS. The practice focuses on Business and Litigation.

Areas of practice

Monica's practice areas in Houston

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

Business cases in Houston, Texas

Monica 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 Monica agrees to represent you.

Litigation cases in Houston, Texas

Monica 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 Monica agrees to represent you.

Biography

Monica Uddin, business attorney serving Houston

Monica Uddin is an attorney based in Houston, TEXAS. The practice focuses on Business and Litigation. Monica works from Houston, Texas and takes on business matters across the region.

Monica Uddin is a trial lawyer and the hiring partner for AZA. She is a skilled trial lawyer who has represented energy companies and other businesses and individuals in a variety of complex commercial matters including contract disputes, partnership break ups, and trade secrets. With a computer science background from Stanford University, she has also been active with AZA’s intellectual property and patent litigation team.

A University of Chicago Law School graduate, Ms. Uddin excels at framing her clients’ stories in a successful manner for juries and judges. She was named to the 2021 and 2022 lists of Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch for commercial litigation and the 2023-2025 lists of Best Lawyers. She was also selected on the Texas Rising Stars’ lists for the 2013-2020 for her excellence in business litigation. These lists name the best Texas lawyers age 40 and younger or those who have practiced no more than 10 years.

She has tried cases in civil and bankruptcy courts, helped obtain favorable jury verdicts, won summary judgment in a multimillion-dollar case, and blocked TROs.

In addition to her focus on commercial litigation, Ms. Uddin has devoted significant time to helping the less fortunate. She’s worked on immigration cases in Houston, served at the Mississippi Center and clerked with the Chicago Legal Assistance Foundation.

A native of San Antonio, prior to attending law school, she worked in IT support for a company that provides technological solutions for medical and rehabilitative problems.

Working with Monica on a business matter

Monica Uddin is a trial lawyer and the hiring partner for AZA. She is a skilled trial lawyer who has represented energy companies and other businesses and individuals in a variety of complex commercial matters including contract disputes, partnership break ups, and trade secrets. With a computer science background from Stanford University, she has also been active with AZA’s intellectual property…

Clients Monica works with

Monica reviews new inquiries case-by-case for business and litigation matters in Houston and the surrounding Texas area.

Credentials

Credentials — where Monica studied and practices

  • University of Chicago

    J.D. · 2010

  • Stanford University

    B.S. · 2007

Jurisdictions

Monica's state bar admissions

  • Texas, State Bar of

    ACTIVE

Monica studied at J.D. in University of Chicago and B.S. in Stanford University.

Law school and academic background

Monica completed J.D. in University of Chicago and B.S. in Stanford University. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Monica runs in Texas is where that training gets applied to real client questions.

Recognition

Monica's legal honors and published work

Monica has received 12 formal recognitions from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.

  • Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — in America

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — from 2021-2022 for work in:

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation - 2022

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation - 2021

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Intellectual Property

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Awards:

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Lawdragon 500 Leading Litigators in America, 2023-2026

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Texas Super Lawyers, Thomson Reuters, 2024-2025

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Texas Rising Stars, Thomson Reuters, 2013-2022

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Fellow, Texas Bar Foundation

    2026

Legal awards and honors

Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation (2026). Best Lawyers in America — in America (2026). Best Lawyers in America — from 2021-2022 for work in: (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation - 2022 (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation - 2021 (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice: (2026).

Locations

Monica Uddin's office in Houston

Monica's primary office is at 1221 McKinney Street, Suite 2500, Houston, Texas, 77010. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.

Main office

1221 McKinney Street, Suite 2500

Houston, Texas 77010

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Hiring guide

How to hire Monica Uddin — what to expect in your first consultation

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

Consultation formats and pricing

Monica charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Monica'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; Monica 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 Monica

Monica 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. Monica confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.

Payment methods and payment plans

Monica'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 Monica Uddin

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

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

  • Does Monica offer a free consultation?

    Monica charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Monica's office. Some business attorneys offer free consults — check Monica'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. Monica gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.

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

    Monica 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 — Monica 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 Monica?

    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. Monica will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.

  • Is Monica accepting new business clients right now?

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

Areas served

Business attorneys serving Houston, Dallas and Austin in Texas

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