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Schouest, Bamdas, Soshea & BenMaier PLLC

United States 2026

Overview

We are a group of experienced attorneys who have come together to form a law firm focused on your needs. Our goal is to be your go-to resource at every stage of the legal process, bringing deeper experience, deeper commitment and deeper insights to help solve the most complex issues.

In consultation or in the courtroom, we aggressively pursue your best interests. When problems arise, we get to the bottom of them, quickly and efficiently. When you have a question, we’ll get you an answer. While some firms simply skim the surface, we dive deeper to learn more about you, your business and your goals. Finding solutions is easy, as your partner, our job is to find solutions that are right for you.

We have the personality, style and approach to fit the cultures of the businesses we represent, and we’re ready to partner with you.

Size:
195
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Practice Areas:
14
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Best Lawyers Recognized:
11

Rankings

National

Tier
1
National Ranking
Admiralty and Maritime Law

Regional

Houston

Tier
1
Houston
Admiralty and Maritime Law
Tier
1
Houston
Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants
Tier
2
Houston
Product Liability Litigation - Defendants
Tier
2
Houston
Transportation Law

New Orleans

Tier
2
New Orleans
Admiralty and Maritime Law

Rankings

National

Tier
1
National Ranking
Admiralty and Maritime Law

Regional

Houston

Tier
1
Houston
Admiralty and Maritime Law
Tier
1
Houston
Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants
Tier
2
Houston
Product Liability Litigation - Defendants
Tier
2
Houston
Transportation Law

New Orleans

Tier
2
New Orleans
Admiralty and Maritime Law

Practice Areas

Schouest, Bamdas, Soshea & BenMaier PLLC has been ranked by Best Law Firms for excellence in 4 specialties, reflecting the firm's commitment to delivering outstanding legal services.
Additionally, the firm provides services in these practice areas:
  • Admiralty and Maritime Law
  • Appellate Practice
  • Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships)
  • Commercial Litigation
  • Construction Law
  • Energy Law
  • Environmental Law
  • Insurance Law
  • Labor and Employment Law - Management
  • Litigation - Labor and Employment
  • Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants
  • Product Liability Litigation - Defendants
  • Transportation Law
  • Workers' Compensation Law - Employers

Individuals Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America®

Schouest, Bamdas, Soshea & BenMaier PLLC proudly has 11 lawyers recognized for their outstanding professional performance in the 2026 edition of The Best Lawyers in America®. This peer-reviewed honor highlights individual excellence and directly qualifies the firm for consideration in the prestigious Best Law Firms rankings. For over four decades, Best Lawyers has been the gold standard for recognizing top legal talent, serving as the cornerstone for Best Law Firms awards. Learn more about our rigorous Best Lawyers research and selection process.
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Firm News

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April 28, 2026
SBSB Managing Partner John Schouest Ranked Among Legal Industry’s Top Leaders
Read Article SBSB Managing Partner John Schouest Ranked Among Legal Industry’s Top Leaders
April 13, 2026
SBSB Maintains Top 200 Ranking in Leopard Law Firm Index
Read Article SBSB Maintains Top 200 Ranking in Leopard Law Firm Index
April 1, 2026
Texas Super Lawyers Spotlights SBSB Attorneys for Excellence
Read Article Texas Super Lawyers Spotlights SBSB Attorneys for Excellence
March 27, 2026
SBSB Names Tom Jacks as Firm’s Co-Chair of Litigation Department
Read Article SBSB Names Tom Jacks as Firm’s Co-Chair of Litigation Department
March 11, 2026
Second Decade Heralds More Growth for SBSB; Firm Named to Houston Business Journal List of Houston’s Largest Law Firms
Read Article Second Decade Heralds More Growth for SBSB; Firm Named to Houston Business Journal List of Houston’s Largest Law Firms
January 9, 2026
SBSB Eastham Founding Partners Recognized in Lawdragon 500 Leading Lawyers Guide
Read Article SBSB Eastham Founding Partners Recognized in Lawdragon 500 Leading Lawyers Guide
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Awards

Schouest, Bamdas, Soshea & BenMaier PLLC is honored to be recognized for excellence by Best Law Firms and other leading legal industry organizations. Our rankings and awards reflect the dedication, skill, and results our attorneys deliver across a wide range of practice areas. In addition to our Best Law Firms awards, Schouest, Bamdas, Soshea & BenMaier PLLC has earned accolades from respected national and regional publications for outstanding legal service and professional achievement. Explore our awards below to learn more about how Schouest, Bamdas, Soshea & BenMaier PLLC continues to set the standard for quality legal representation.
Best Law Firms, 2025
Best Law Firms, 2025

Offices & Contacts

Houston, TX
1001 Mckinney Street, Suite 1400
Houston, TX 77002
United States
Boca Raton, FL
750 Park Of Commerce Boulevard, Suite 301
Boca Raton, FL 33487
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Chicago, IL
1 South Wacker Drive, Suite 3100
Chicago, IL 60606
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New Orleans, LA
Corpus Christi, TX
Dallas, TX
5956 Sherry Lane Suite 1450
Dallas, TX 75225
United States
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