Celebrating
40 Years
40 Years
of justice and advocacy
Founding Partner John Eddie Williams, Jr and team; State of Texas vs American Tobacco Company 1998

In 1985, Williams Hart & Boundas was founded with one mission: to stand up for working families in their greatest time of need. Now, four decades later, we are proud to celebrate 40 years of delivering results with compassion, integrity, and unwavering dedication.

As we reflect on this milestone, we honor the cases, clients, and attorneys who helped shape our legacy and reaffirm our continued commitment to fight for justice.

Our legacy of leadership

Our firm has evolved throughout the years, but our purpose has never wavered. Here’s a look at a few of the names our firm has carried over 40 years, representing the talented leaders who helped build our foundation.

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1985
Burrow & Williams
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1994
Williams Bailey Law Firm
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2022 - Present
Williams Hart & Boundas
The Cases That Defined Us

While every case matters to us, several landmark victories have shaped who we are and elevated our commitment to justice

1998 – State of Texas vs. American Tobacco Company
In 1998, the State of Texas filed suit against the
1999 – Phillips Petroleum Explosion
In 1999, a catastrophic explosion at the Phillips Petroleum plant
2005 – BP Texas City Refinery Explosion
On March 23, 2005, a massive explosion ripped through BP’s
2015 – Depakote Birth Defects Litigation
This high-stakes pharmaceutical case involved the drug Depakote, an anti-seizure
2017 – Hurricane Harvey, Addicks & Barker Reservoir Litigation
In the wake of Hurricane Harvey in August 2017, operations
2017 – Hurricane Marie
In September 2017, Hurricane Maria tore through Puerto Rico, leaving
2023 – Roundup Cancer Litigation
In 2023, Williams Hart & Boundas helped lead the charge
Community Involvement

We’re proud to support and stay actively involved in both our local community and the broader legal profession.

We work with various union groups to provide trusted legal support.

Our team is involved with several professional organizations, including:
AAJ, Houston Bar Association, Champions of Change, South Asian Bar Association, HTLA, and TTLA.

John Eddie received the AAJ Lifetime Achievement Award and has held a leadership position with TTLA.

Our commitment to justice goes beyond the courtroom through strong partnerships and community engagement.

Client Stories: The Heart of Our Work

Everything we’ve achieved stems from one place: trust. We’re honored to represent thousands of individuals and families who put their confidence in us when it mattered most. We continue to listen, advocate, and fight for them, and because of them.

Watch Maddison’s story

“They made me feel like my case mattered. I never felt alone.”

Thank you for Trusting Us

To our clients, partners, and community, thank you for walking alongside us. We are proud of what we’ve accomplished together and look forward to continuing our mission for decades to come.

Cheers to 40 years. Here’s to the fight ahead.