Marcus L. Stevenson
The Riff Stevenson Law Firm, LLP
2014 Bissonnet Street
Houston, TX 77005
Email address: mstevenson@riffstevenson.com
Participation in AAJ: Cox-2 Litigation Group; Heart Device Litigation Group; STEP; Minority Caucus Executive Committee
Years In Practice Area and in the Legal Profession: Licensed in Texas 1995
Education: Boston College Law School (JD), The University of Houston Law Center (LLM in Health Law) Texas A&M University
Pluses/Challenges of Practice Area: I am involved in litigation that tends to remain in the public eye or under the watch of the press in light of the injuries to patients/consumers.
Core Skills Needed: Litigation and trial experience; understanding of regulatory impact on product areas
Advice to Lawyers and Law Students: Practice without fear, do right by your clients, and you will prosper.
Career Path to Current Position: I began my career in the Chief Counsel’s Office of the Food and Drug Administration. I continued to litigate various health related matters in defense of healthcare providers. After becoming frustrated with the limitations imposed by that practice, I began represented injured parties and remain committed to fighting for their rights.
Bar Affiliations and Activities: Texas Trial Lawyers Association; Houston Trial Lawyers Association; Houston Lawyers Association; National Bar Association
