Shari Goggin, Employment Attorney in Houston, Texas
Over 38 years of legal practice · focused on Employment, General, and Insurance
Managing PartneratResnick & Louis, P.C.
Houston, TX
Practicing employment in Houston since 1988.
- 38+
- Years practicing
- 2
- Bar admissions
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Shari Goggin is a managing partner based in Houston, TX. The practice focuses on Employment, General, and Insurance. Shari has over 38 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Resnick & Louis, P.C..
- Based in
- Houston, TX
- Experience
- over 38 years
- Known for
- Employment · General · Insurance
- Handles Employment, General, and Insurance matters from Houston, TX.
- Over 38 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
About Shari Goggin: Shari Goggin is a managing partner based in Houston, TX. The practice focuses on Employment, General, and Insurance. Shari has over 38 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Resnick & Louis, P.C..
Areas of practice
Practice areas handled by Shari Goggin
Shari concentrates on employment, general, insurance, litigation, and personal injury. Each area below outlines the kind of case Shari handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
Employment
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General
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Insurance
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Litigation
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Personal Injury
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Product Liability
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Real Estate
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Slip & Fall
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Employment cases in Houston, Texas
Shari takes employment 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 Shari agrees to represent you.
General cases in Houston, Texas
Shari takes general 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 Shari agrees to represent you.
Insurance cases in Houston, Texas
Shari takes insurance 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 Shari agrees to represent you.
Litigation cases in Houston, Texas
Shari 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 Shari agrees to represent you.
Personal Injury cases in Houston, Texas
Shari 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 Shari agrees to represent you.
Biography
About Shari Goggin — Over 38 years of Texas employment experience
Shari Goggin is a managing partner based in Houston, TX. The practice focuses on Employment, General, and Insurance. Shari has over 38 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Resnick & Louis, P.C..
Ms. Goggin is a managing partner of the Texas offices of Resnick & Louis and has an extensive history as a trial attorney. Prior to joining Resnick & Louis, Ms. Goggin moved to Houston, TX and has practiced in Texas since January of 2018. She was a partner with Cozzi & Goggin in Warrenville, IL. Prior to that, Ms. Goggin was partner with the Law Firm of Kiesler & Berman in Chicago. Ms. Goggin was also a supervisor and trial attorney at Nationwide Insurance. She was associate and litigation defense counsel for Landau, Omahana, & Kopka, managing its Belleville, IL office, supervising more than 30 attorneys. She has been a plaintiff’s personal injury attorney and an assistant appellate and public defender. So far in her career, she has 100 jury and bench trials.Ms. Goggin is a well-respected litigator in public and private practice. She excels at strategic litigation to aggressively press matters to resolution, whether through courtroom litigation or through negotiations. Ms. Goggin has successfully defended multimillion-dollar, high-level exposure commercial and personal liability claims from inception through jury trials and appeals. She has successfully handled professional liability claims for accountants, healthcare, and other licensed professionals. She argued in the Illinois Supreme Court at the age of 25. She also counsels commercial clients in their ongoing operations using her litigation experience not only to prevent litigation but to place those clients in a position of strength should a lawsuit arise.
How Shari handles employment matters
Ms. Goggin is a managing partner of the Texas offices of Resnick & Louis and has an extensive history as a trial attorney. Prior to joining Resnick & Louis, Ms. Goggin moved to Houston, TX and has practiced in Texas since January of 2018. She was a partner with Cozzi & Goggin in Warrenville, IL. Prior to that, Ms. Goggin was partner with the Law Firm of Kiesler & Berman in Chicago. Ms. Goggin was…
Who Shari represents
Shari reviews new inquiries case-by-case for employment, general, and insurance matters in Houston and the surrounding Texas area.
Credentials
Shari Goggin's legal education and bar admissions
Southern Illinois University Carbondale J.D.
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University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign B.A.
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Jurisdictions
Shari's state bar admissions
Texas
2017 · ACTIVE
Illinois
1988 · ACTIVE
Shari studied at — in Southern Illinois University Carbondale J.D. and — in University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign B.A..
Law school and academic background
Shari completed — in Southern Illinois University Carbondale J.D. and — in University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign B.A.. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Shari runs in Texas is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Locations
Shari Goggin's office in Houston
Shari's primary office is at 2929 Allen Parkway, Suite 200, Houston, TX, 77019. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
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How to hire Shari Goggin — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new employment attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Shari usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Shari charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Shari'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; Shari will tell you what matters and what doesn't.
Questions to ask a employment attorney in Houston, Texas
A short list to run through before you commit: How many employment 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 Shari
Shari discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in employment practice — ask which fits.
Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options
Every employment 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. Shari confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Shari's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many employment practices work with clients on structured schedules.
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Shari Goggin
How much does it cost to hire Shari for a employment case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Shari walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Shari offer a free consultation?
Shari charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Shari's office. Some employment attorneys offer free consults — check Shari's current terms during booking.
How long do employment cases in Texas typically take?
Simple employment 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. Shari gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Shari take my case if I'm outside Houston?
Shari 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 — Shari 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 Shari?
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. Shari will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Shari accepting new employment clients right now?
Shari's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.
Areas served
Employment attorneys serving Houston, Dallas and Austin in Texas
Shari handles employment matters throughout Texas. Each city below is a direct link into the search page for verified employment attorneys in that community.
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