When someone’s life changes in an instant – a crash, a fall, a serious injury – they often walk into a law office feeling exposed and unsure. Our Overview of Services video pulls back the curtain on what happens next at Howry Breen & Herman, LLP: how we meet people in that vulnerable moment, how we fight for them, and how we look ahead to the future their case can protect.
Instead of a scripted commercial, the video offers a candid conversation with one of our trial attorneys about why this work still matters after nearly 25 years in Austin and across Texas. It reflects what drives us in personal injury and wrongful death cases and in every high-stakes dispute we handle.
What you’ll hear when you press play
The video starts with a simple truth about our work as trial lawyers: people come to us at one of the lowest points in their lives. As our attorney puts it, “They come to you in an incredible sense of vulnerability, and we want to make a difference in their life.” That line captures the heart of how we approach clients at Howry Breen & Herman, LLP today.
You’ll also hear a straightforward rundown of the kinds of personal injury and wrongful death cases we take on, including:
- Pedestrian and motorcycle crashes
- Car and truck collisions
- Slip and fall incidents
- Dog bite injuries
- Other accidents caused by someone else’s conduct
Behind those categories, the video shows the attitude we bring to each case. Our attorney talks about “being on the side of the little guy, going against the insurance companies or the big corporations that sometimes are trying to take advantage of our clients.” That tension between an injured person and a powerful opponent runs through many of the cases we try in court.
Moments in the video that stay with people
You don’t need to know legal terms to connect with the moments in this short film. A few stand out:
“We handle everything else”
One of the most striking lines in the video focuses on what we want life to look like for our clients after an accident:
“In order to allow the clients to heal and to focus on the things that matter in terms of getting them back to their baseline that they were before the incident. We handle everything else.”
That idea lines up with how we practice today. Our trial team works on a contingency fee basis, and we guide clients through medical care, insurance issues, and negligence claims so they can focus on their health and their family.
“That client becomes part of our family”
Another key moment comes when our attorney explains how personal these cases feel inside the firm:
“That client becomes part of our family here at this law firm.”
At Howry Breen & Herman, LLP, we carry that mindset into all of our work, whether we represent someone after a catastrophic injury or a business in a complex commercial dispute. We stay accessible, we explain each step, and we keep long-term relationships at the center of what we do.
“We dig deep at the very beginning”
The video also offers a quick look at how we build a case from day one:
“So we dig deep at the very beginning of the case, we get accident reports, we get photographs.”
That early work reflects our broader trial approach. Our lawyers prepare every matter as if a jury will one day hear it, rather than assuming it will settle. Over the years, that mindset has helped our team secure hundreds of millions of dollars in verdicts and settlements in personal injury, wrongful death, and business litigation.
“Get ready, get your boots on…”
Toward the end of the video, the tone shifts from compassion to resolve. Our attorney says:
“I look at every case that we have that walks in the door, not as a case that's going to settle, but as a case that's going to be tried. And of course, the folks on the other side of these cases know we're going to try cases. Get ready, get your boots on because you're in for a fight.”
That line sums up how we’ve built our reputation. Insurance companies, corporations, and opposing counsel know our firm tries cases. Our partners – including Randy Howry, Sean Breen, Timothy J. Herman, and Matt A. Kelley – have led significant trials across Texas, from catastrophic injury claims to high-stakes commercial disputes.
How the video reflects our values today
Although the Overview of Services video runs only a few minutes, it touches on themes that run through everything we do at Howry Breen & Herman, LLP:
- Client-centered care: We meet people at a vulnerable point in their lives and work to guide them through the legal system with clarity and support.
- Strength against powerful opponents: We stand with “the little guy” when insurance companies or large corporations push back.
- Trial-first preparation: We investigate early, gather records and evidence, and prepare every case for the possibility of trial.
- Meaningful results: Our firm has achieved landmark verdicts and settlements in personal injury and commercial cases, recognized by organizations such as Best Law Firms, Best Lawyers, The National Trial Lawyers, Super Lawyers, and Expertise.
- Lasting impact: As the video notes, when we make a difference in one client’s case, “we also make a difference for all of us” by helping shape safer practices and greater accountability.
These values guide our work today in personal injury, wrongful death, business and commercial litigation, insurance disputes, oil and gas matters, and real estate litigation across Texas. They also reflect the approach of our partners, from record-setting verdicts in catastrophic injury and wrongful death cases to leadership in civil rights and community work.
Why this story matters if you’re weighing a legal claim
If you watch the video, you’ll see more than a list of services. You’ll see how we think about the people behind each file, the effort that goes into building a case, and the resolve we bring into the courtroom.
For someone dealing with a serious injury, the loss of a loved one, or a complex dispute, that mindset can make a difference in how the process feels day to day. You should not have to carry the burden alone or wonder what comes next at every turn. Our attorneys work to explain your options, help you understand negligence laws and claims, and stay at your side from the first meeting through resolution.
We invite you to watch the Overview of Services video above and listen for the moments that speak to you, whether it’s the focus on healing, the promise of a real fight in court, or the idea that your case can help protect others in the future. When you’re ready to talk about your own situation, you can call Howry Breen & Herman, LLP at (512) 430-4844 to discuss your options with our team of trial attorneys.