Attorney Biographies

Wayne Clawater is an alumnus of the University of Texas at Austin, where he earned a B.B.A. He furthered his education at the South Texas College of Law in Houston, graduating with the highest honors in 1981.

Following a year as a briefing attorney for the Supreme Court of Texas, Mr. Clawater joined Andrews & Kurth, eventually rising to the position of partner. In 1993, he departed Andrews & Kurth to become a shareholder in a mid-size litigation firm. However, in 1999, he reunited with some of his former Andrews & Kurth partners at Cruse, Scott, Henderson & Allen, later renamed Scott, Clawater & Houston. The current firm’s name is Clawater & Associates, PLLC.

Throughout his career, Mr. Clawater has represented clients in varied lawsuits and proceedings. His extensive litigation experience includes numerous cases and jury trials involving allegations of medical malpractice. His accomplishments have earned him a coveted membership in the American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA), an honor reserved for lawyers with significant trial experience who are recognized for their legal and courtroom skills by their peers. Mr. Clawater also has extensive experience representing clients before the Texas Medical Board.

Mr. Clawater has served as the President of the Board of Trustees for the Christ Church Cathedral Endowment Fund, on the Board of Directors of the John E. Hines Center for Spirituality and Prayer, and as the Senior Warden of Christ Church Cathedral, Houston. Married to Hollee Hedge Clawater, they are proud parents and grandparents of two daughters and four grandchildren.

LEGAL ASSISTANT

Vivian Clark
Direct: 713-579-1511
E-mail: vivian@clawaterlaw.com

EDUCATION

The University of Texas, 1977 | B.B.A.
South Texas College of Law, 1981 | J.D., with highest honors
Supreme Court of Texas, 1981-1982 | Briefing Attorney

BAR ADMISSIONS

1981, Texas; United States District Courts
Southern and Eastern Districts of Texas
United States Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit
Supreme Court of the United States of America

PRACTICE AREAS

➤ Medical Malpractice Defense

➤ Texas Medical Board Representation

CERTIFICATIONS & MEMBERSHIPS

➤ State Bar of Texas

➤ Houston Bar Association, Fellow

➤ Houston Bar Foundation

➤ American Board of Trial Advocates, Associate Member