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Sean E. Breen, Business Attorney in Austin, Texas

focused on Business, Construction, and Litigation

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Sean E. Breen is an attorney based in Austin, TEXAS. The practice focuses on Business, Construction, and Litigation. Currently practicing at Howry, Breen & Herman LLP.

Based in
Austin, TEXAS
Experience
attorney
Known for
Business · Construction · Litigation
  • Handles Business, Construction, and Litigation matters from Austin, TEXAS.
  • Recognized with Lawyer of the Year — Construction Law (Austin) (2022).

About Sean E. Breen: Sean E. Breen is an attorney based in Austin, TEXAS. The practice focuses on Business, Construction, and Litigation. Currently practicing at Howry, Breen & Herman LLP.

Areas of practice

Practice areas handled by Sean E. Breen

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

Business cases in Austin, Texas

Sean takes business matters in Austin, 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 Sean agrees to represent you.

Construction cases in Austin, Texas

Sean takes construction matters in Austin, 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 Sean agrees to represent you.

Litigation cases in Austin, Texas

Sean takes litigation matters in Austin, 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 Sean agrees to represent you.

Personal Injury cases in Austin, Texas

Sean takes personal injury matters in Austin, 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 Sean agrees to represent you.

Biography

About Sean E. Breen — Attorney of Texas business experience

Sean E. Breen is an attorney based in Austin, TEXAS. The practice focuses on Business, Construction, and Litigation. Currently practicing at Howry, Breen & Herman LLP.

Sean Breen is trial attorney and a partner at Howry, Breen & Herman LLP. Sean has won several Hall of Fame and Record setting verdicts and secured hundreds of millions of dollars in settlements. Sean has extensive litigation and trial experience aggressively handling and winning a broad range of cases. Mr. Breen is licensed in Texas and Colorado has over 25 years of experience representing individuals and businesses as a trial lawyer. He is recognized as one of the top trial attorneys in the United States and has been named by his peers as a Super Lawyer (Texas Monthly Magazine) each year since 2004. He was selected for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America (copyright by Woodward/White Inc.) in the fields of ‘Commercial Litigation’ and ‘Personal Injury.’ Mr. Breen was also named Best of the Bar by the Austin Business Journal and extensive experience in representing victims who have suffered traumatic brain injuries, paralysis and/or serious burns.

Practice Areas

Catastrophic Personal Injury
Commercial Litigation including Construction Defects
General Litigation
Bet the Company Litigation

Mr. Breen has extensive experience in handling cases involving:

• business torts
• catastrophic injury/wrongful death
• class action suits
• construction litigation
• employment litigation
• environmental litigation
• insurance litigation
• media law
• medical/professional malpractice
• product liability
• real estate litigation
• transportation litigation

Licenses/Admissions

  • State Bar of Texas
  • Colorado Supreme Court
  • United States District Court for the District of Colorado
  • U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit
  • U.S. Federal District Courts: Southern and Western Districts

Education

J.D., South Texas College of Law, 1992
Bachelor of Arts, University of Texas, 1988

Professional Affiliations/Organizations

American Bar Association
Austin Bar Association
Austin Bar Foundation (Founding Fellow)
Texas Bar Foundation (Fellow)
Texas Young Lawyers Association

Community Organizations

Eagle Scouts
Texas Supreme Court Historical Society

Sean Breen Media Mentions and Articles

Sean's approach to business cases

Sean Breen is trial attorney and a partner at Howry, Breen & Herman LLP. Sean has won several Hall of Fame and Record setting verdicts and secured hundreds of millions of dollars in settlements. Sean has extensive litigation and trial experience aggressively handling and winning a broad range of cases. Mr. Breen is licensed in Texas and Colorado has over 25 years of experience representing…

Clients Sean works with

Sean reviews new inquiries case-by-case for business, construction, and litigation matters in Austin and the surrounding Texas area.

Credentials

Sean E. Breen's legal education and bar admissions

  • South Texas College of Law Houston

    — · 1992

  • South Texas College of Law Houston

    J.D. · 1992

Jurisdictions

Sean's state bar admissions

  • Texas, State Bar of

    ACTIVE

Sean studied at — in South Texas College of Law Houston and J.D. in South Texas College of Law Houston.

Law school and academic background

Sean completed — in South Texas College of Law Houston and J.D. in South Texas College of Law Houston. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Sean runs in Texas is where that training gets applied to real client questions.

Recognition

Awards, publications, and recognition of Sean E. Breen

Sean has received 21 formal recognitions from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.

  • Lawyer of the Year — Construction Law (Austin)

    2022

  • Lawyer of the Year — Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs (Austin)

    2020

  • Lawyer of the Year — Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants (Austin)

    2017

  • Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Construction Law

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Special Focus:

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Aviation Litigation

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Brain Injury

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Catastrophic Injury

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Civil Litigation

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Fire and Casualty

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Litigation

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Product Liability

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Trusts and Estates

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Warehousing

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Will Contests

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Wrongful Death

    2026

Legal awards and honors

Lawyer of the Year — Construction Law (Austin) (2022). Lawyer of the Year — Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs (Austin) (2020). Lawyer of the Year — Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants (Austin) (2017). Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Construction Law (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants (2026).

Locations

Sean E. Breen's office in Austin

Sean's primary office is at 1900 Pearl Street, Austin, Texas, 78705. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.

Main office

Howry, Breen & Herman LLP

1900 Pearl Street

Austin, Texas 78705

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Howry, Breen & Herman LLP

310 Capitol Street

Salinas, California 93901

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Howry, Breen & Herman LLP

16 Kearns Road

Snowmass Village, Colorado 81615

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Howry, Breen & Herman LLP

117 West Seventh Street, Suite 4

Georgetown, Texas 78626

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Hiring guide

How to hire Sean E. Breen — what to expect in your first consultation

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

Consultation formats and pricing

Sean charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Sean'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; Sean will tell you what matters and what doesn't.

Questions to ask a business attorney in Austin, 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 Sean

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

Payment methods and payment plans

Sean'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 Sean E. Breen

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

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

  • Does Sean offer a free consultation?

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

  • Can Sean take my case if I'm outside Austin?

    Sean 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 — Sean 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 Sean?

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

  • Is Sean accepting new business clients right now?

    Sean'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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