Jennifer O. Stogner

Jennifer O’Brien Stogner is an experienced trial lawyer whose practice centers on representing individuals and families harmed by unsafe conduct. Her work focuses on serious personal injury, wrongful death, and complex liability matters. She is widely recognized for handling cases involving catastrophic injuries, industrial incidents, and high-exposure litigation with disciplined preparation and courtroom focus.

Jennifer earned her undergraduate degree at Texas A&M University – Corpus Christi, Corpus Christi, TX, completing a B.B.A. in 2002 with majors in Finance and Accounting. She later attended South Texas College of Law, Houston, where she earned her J.D. in 2006. Her legal education emphasized advocacy, trial skills, and competitive courtroom training.

Jennifer began her legal career in plaintiff-side litigation, gaining early experience on complex matters arising from the BP Texas City explosion cases. Over time, she expanded her perspective by representing individuals, small businesses, and large corporations. This dual experience allows her to evaluate risk, liability, and strategy from every angle in contested disputes.

Jennifer has handled cases with values ranging from modest individual claims to matters exceeding $80 million. Her practice includes personal injury, products liability, automobile and tire defects, gas explosions, industrial accidents, and petrochemical industry litigation. She is known for methodical case development and a consistent emphasis on safety standards and accountability.

Jennifer has received multiple professional distinctions, including Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs and Litigation – Insurance in The Best Lawyers in America®, 2024 – 2026. She has also been recognized by Texas Super Lawyers from 2021 to 2025 and Texas Rising Stars from 2018 – 2019.

Jennifer remains active in legal and professional organizations, including leadership roles with the South Texas College of Law Houston Alumni Association and board service with the Houston Trial Lawyers Association. Her involvement reflects a commitment to advancing trial advocacy and maintaining strong professional standards within the legal community.

Jennifer O’Brien Stogner approaches every case with a clear guiding principle: safety must come first. She has represented countless victims and families affected by preventable harm, focusing her practice on accountability, careful preparation, and results that reflect the seriousness of the injuries involved.

Law Office Affiliations

• Partner, Abraham, Watkins, Nichols, Agosto, Aziz & Stogner
• Board of Directors, South Texas College of Law Houston Alumni Association
• Board of Directors, Houston Trial Lawyers Association
• Member, Houston Bar Association
• Member, Monarch Oaks Community Association
• Member, Gamma Phi Beta Alumnae (Houston chapter)

Licensed State

• Texas

Education

• South Texas College of Law Houston
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• Texas A&M University – Corpus Christi
  Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA)

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