Practice Emphasis
Commercial litigation, construction litigation, toxic torts, mass torts, personal injury, and civil litigation

Professional Summary
Born in Refugio, Texas, on October 3, 1959, Jerry (as he is known to his family and friends), began the practice of law in 1986 with the firm of Weitinger, Steelhammer & Tucker, an insurance defense firm. After gaining almost immediate trial experience in slip-and-fall and auto accident cases, Jerry's practice graduated to cases with more legal and financial exposure and more complex and diverse issues. A large portion of Jerry's practice since 1990 has involved large, multi-party toxic torts, environmental claims, pollution, and indoor air quality cases. As a result, Jerry has been involved in a wide range of litigation and client representation. Jerry joined Cokinos, Bosien & Young in July 1993 and represents individuals as well as small businesses, struggling entrepreneurs, and large corporations and businesses. The wide diversity of cases and clients has provided Jerry with versatility in a broad range of litigation experience on both national and state levels.

Education
Southwest Texas State University (B.A., 1982)
South Texas College of Law (J.D., 1986)

Bar Admissions
State Bar of Texas (1987)
United States Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit
United States District Court:

Northern District of Texas
Southern District of Texas
Western District of Texas

Memberships & Affiliations
American Bar Association
Defense Research Institute

Environmental Law Committee

Houston Bar Association

Litigation Section
Construction Law Section
Consumer Law Section

State Bar of Texas

Litigation Section
Consumer Law Section
Environmental Law Section
Construction Law Section

Texas Association of Defense Counsel

Thomas J. Fischer

Of Counsel

Houston, Texas
(713) 535-5500 (Direct)
(713) 535-5533 (Fax)
tjfischer@cbylaw.com

Publications