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Mikel Colby Lewis is a seventh-generation Texan and the founder of The Law Offices of Colby Lewis. Over a career spanning two decades, he has recovered more than $200 million for his clients, establishing himself as a premier authority in personal injury and construction defect litigation. However, his reputation for tenacity was not built in a boardroom; it was forged through years of working night shifts and navigating the legal system from the perspective of both a corporate insider and a lifelong advocate for the underdog.[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.27.3″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”#FFFFFF” border_radii=”on|4px|4px|4px|4px” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.27.3″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” header_3_font=”Avenir Black||||||||” header_3_font_size=”2em” text_orientation=”center” max_width=”1080px” module_alignment=”center” header_3_font_size_tablet=”2em” header_3_font_size_phone=”2em” header_3_font_size_last_edited=”on|phone” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n
Colby\u2019s path to the law was a study in perseverance. As the first member of his family to graduate from a university, he began his education at a community college, balancing the physical demands of working nights to fund his own way. This “blue-collar” work ethic stayed with him as he transferred to the University of Texas at Austin, where he made it his mission to master multiple disciplines simultaneously.
While at UT, Colby maintained a near-perfect GPA and earned three separate degrees in Philosophy and Political Science, alongside a professional certification in Computer Science. His scholarly depth was evidenced by his honors thesis, The Philosophy of Hackers, which explored the ethical boundaries of the digital world\u2014a technical foundation he still utilizes to manage complex electronic discovery in modern litigation. Beyond his studies, he was a leader on campus, serving as Vice President and Judicial Board Chair for Phi Kappa Theta and as the Philanthropy Chair and Firm Leader for the Beta Alpha Rho Pre-Law Fraternity.<\/p>\n
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At the University of Houston Law Center<\/a>, Colby established a reputation for being the first student to arrive at the library and the last to leave. This dedication to the craft of legal research translated into elite results: he graduated in the top 15% of his class<\/strong> in 2005.<\/p>\n During law school, he developed the analytical rigor that now defines his trial strategy. He served the Houston Journal of International Law (Vol. 28) in three critical capacities: Research Editor, Career Development Editor, and Executive Editor. He was also a member of both the Mock Trial and Moot Court teams, where he mastered the art of oral advocacy and jury persuasion. His peers and mentors recognized his leadership through his roles on the Dean\u2019s Advisory Council and as a University of Houston Law Center Ambassador and student mentor.<\/p>\n Before founding his current firm in 2015, Colby spent a decade in the trenches of high-stakes corporate law. During this first decade of practice, he rose to the rank of Partner at a large regional law firm, where he represented global insurance carriers and industrial titans. This era provided him with an “insider” view of the legal system, where he saw firsthand the specific formulas and methods insurers use to delay, deny, or undervalue legitimate claims.<\/p>\n His early career included a pivotal role on the Lead Plaintiff\u2019s Houston Trial Team in the multi-billion dollar Enron litigation, helping recover funds for victims of one of the largest corporate frauds in history. His defense-side experience was broad-spectrum, covering Environmental Law, Labor and Employment, and Complex Commercial Contracts. This background provides his current clients with a massive tactical advantage: Colby knows the “enemy\u2019s” playbook because he used to help write it.<\/p>\n A distinct marker of Colby\u2019s authority is the trust placed in him by major public institutions. He has been engaged by dozens of school districts and cities across the State of Texas to handle high-value insurance claims and complex construction defect matters.<\/p>\n His work includes serving as counsel for Harris County and the Houston Community College (HCC)<\/a> system, where he has recovered millions of dollars for public infrastructure and education. By holding powerful insurance carriers accountable for underpaid or denied claims, Colby ensures that public taxpayers and students are made whole after institutional losses.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ module_class=”flip-spacing” _builder_version=”4.27.3″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/clewislaw.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/CL-39.png” title_text=”CL-39″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.27.3″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”#FFFFFF” z_index=”500″ custom_padding=”3%|5%|3%|5%|true|true” border_radii=”off|||4px|4px” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.27.3″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” text_font=”Avenir Light||||||||” header_3_font=”Avenir Black||||||||” header_3_text_align=”center” header_3_text_color=”#000000″ header_3_font_size=”1.8em” text_orientation=”center” max_width=”1280px” module_alignment=”center” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″]<\/p>\n Colby\u2019s firm is recognized for its willingness to take on resource-intensive, high-profile cases that demand exhaustive investigation. A landmark example involved a client who suffered a devastating Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) while sleeping in his tent at a designated campground during the Texas Renaissance Festival. A driver navigating the unlit grounds reversed over the tent, crushing the victim.<\/p>\n What initially appeared to be a simple accident was actually the result of systematic safety failures. Colby\u2019s investigation uncovered multiple violations of the Texas Administrative Code, including the failure to maintain a 1,000-foot separation between vehicles and sleeping areas and a lack of adequate lighting. Colby Lewis holds the highest possible rating from Martindale-Hubbell (AV Preeminent)<\/a> for legal ability and ethical standards\u2014a distinction based on the confidential reviews of peers and judges. His sustained excellence is further reflected in his professional accolades:<\/p>\n Outside the courtroom, Colby remains an active leader in the community. He serves as a Houston Stock Show and Rodeo<\/a> Committeeman, a volunteer for the Shriners Children\u2019s Hospital Driver\u2019s Corps<\/a>, and as a member of the Advisory Board for Oilfield Helping Hands. He also hosts the popular podcast, “Hold My Briefcase: The Legal Lowdown for Everyday People<\/a>,” where he breaks down complex legal loopholes to empower the public with knowledge .<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.27.3″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_toggle title=”Education” open_toggle_text_color=”#000000″ closed_toggle_text_color=”#000000″ icon_color=”#000000″ admin_label=”Toggle” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” title_text_color=”#000000″ title_level=”h3″ title_font=”Avenir Black||||||||” custom_margin=”||20px||false|false” border_radii=”on|4px|4px|4px|4px” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n University of Houston Law Center<\/a>Why Does a Former Corporate Partner Now Represent the Underdog?<\/h4>\n
What Is the Extent of His Institutional and Public Entity Advocacy?<\/h4>\n
Case Study: Forensic Justice and the 2,800-Hour Campground Battle<\/h4>\n
When the corporate defendant attempted to shield evidence by claiming that producing electronic records was an “undue burden,” Colby\u2019s team invested over 2,800 attorney hours to pierce the corporate veil. They exposed “medieval” data management practices intended to hide negligence. The result was a confidential seven-figure settlement that ensured the client received the specialized neurological care and financial security necessary for a lifetime of recovery.<\/p>\nWhy Is Colby Lewis Ranked Among the Elite Attorneys in Texas?<\/h3>\n
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