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Susan Kay Thomas, Litigation Attorney in Houston, Texas

Over 38 years of legal practice · focused on Litigation, Personal Injury, and Product Liability

Special CounselatBaker Botts L.L.P.

Houston, TX

Practicing litigation in Houston since 1988.

38+
Years practicing
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Susan Kay Thomas is a special counsel based in Houston, TX. The practice focuses on Litigation, Personal Injury, and Product Liability. Susan has over 38 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Baker Botts L.L.P..

Based in
Houston, TX
Experience
over 38 years
Known for
Litigation · Personal Injury · Product Liability
  • Handles Litigation, Personal Injury, and Product Liability matters from Houston, TX.
  • Over 38 years of practice as a licensed attorney.

About Susan Kay Thomas: Susan Kay Thomas is a special counsel based in Houston, TX. The practice focuses on Litigation, Personal Injury, and Product Liability. Susan has over 38 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Baker Botts L.L.P..

Areas of practice

Practice areas handled by Susan Kay Thomas

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

Litigation cases in Houston, Texas

Susan 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 Susan agrees to represent you.

Personal Injury cases in Houston, Texas

Susan 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 Susan agrees to represent you.

Product Liability cases in Houston, Texas

Susan takes product liability 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 Susan agrees to represent you.

Business cases in Houston, Texas

Susan 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 Susan agrees to represent you.

Biography

About Susan Kay Thomas — Over 38 years of Texas litigation experience

Susan Kay Thomas is a special counsel based in Houston, TX. The practice focuses on Litigation, Personal Injury, and Product Liability. Susan has over 38 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Baker Botts L.L.P..

Ms. Susan Kay Thomas is a lawyer practicing litigation practice, products liability, toxic tort & environmental litigation and 2 other areas of law. Susan received a B.S. degree from Stephen F. Austin State University in 1981, and has been licensed for 38 years. Susan practices at Baker Botts L.L.P. in Houston, TX.

Susan's approach to litigation cases

Ms. Susan Kay Thomas is a lawyer practicing litigation practice, products liability, toxic tort & environmental litigation and 2 other areas of law. Susan received a B.S. degree from Stephen F. Austin State University in 1981, and has been licensed for 38 years. Susan practices at Baker Botts L.L.P. in Houston, TX.

The kind of cases Susan takes

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

Credentials

Susan Kay Thomas's legal education and bar admissions

  • Baylor Law School

    J.D. · 1988

  • Stephen F. Austin State University

    B.S. · 1981

Jurisdictions

Susan's state bar admissions

  • Texas U.S. Court of

    1988 · ACTIVE

Susan studied at J.D. in Baylor Law School and B.S. in Stephen F. Austin State University.

Law school and academic background

Susan completed J.D. in Baylor Law School and B.S. in Stephen F. Austin State University. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Susan runs in Texas is where that training gets applied to real client questions.

Affiliations

Susan's professional memberships and bar associations

  • Houston Bar Association State Bar of Texas

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Locations

Susan Kay Thomas's office in Houston

Susan's primary office is at One Shell Plaza, 910 Louisiana St., Houston, TX, 77002-4916. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.

Main office

Baker Botts L.L.P.

One Shell Plaza, 910 Louisiana St.

Houston, TX 77002-4916

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Hiring guide

How to hire Susan Kay Thomas — what to expect in your first consultation

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

Consultation formats and pricing

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

Questions to ask a litigation attorney in Houston, Texas

A short list to run through before you commit: How many litigation 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 Susan

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

Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options

Every litigation 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. Susan confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.

Payment methods and payment plans

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

Frequently asked

Frequently asked questions about Susan Kay Thomas

  • How much does it cost to hire Susan for a litigation case?

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

  • Does Susan offer a free consultation?

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

  • How long do litigation cases in Texas typically take?

    Simple litigation 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. Susan gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.

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

    Susan 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 — Susan 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 Susan?

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

  • Is Susan accepting new litigation clients right now?

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

Areas served

Litigation attorneys serving Houston, Dallas and Austin in Texas

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