Leonard M. Rubin

Leonard M. Rubin is an experienced trial attorney with more than three decades of litigation experience.

Throughout his career, Leonard has handled complex litigation at
every stage—from case evaluation and discovery through negotiation, motion practice,
trial, and resolution.
Leonard has served as first chair in more than 400 jury trials, representing clients in a wide
range of matters, including personal injury, wrongful death, commercial litigation,
premises liability, property liability, criminal law and uninsured/underinsured motorist
claims. His extensive courtroom experience has given him a deep understanding of trial
strategy, jury selection, witness examination, negotiation, and the practical decisions that
can determine the outcome of a case.
In addition to his own trial practice, Leonard has dedicated a significant part of his career
to mentoring and training other attorneys. He has taught trial advocacy and litigation skills
to hundreds of lawyers, including attorneys from some of Houston’s leading law firms. His
training has included jury selection, opening statements, examination of witnesses,
closing arguments, motion practice, trial preparation, and the strategic handling of
litigation from inception through trial.
Leonard has held leadership positions within major insurance organizations, including
serving as Lead Counsel for United Auto Insurance Group and Staff Counsel for State Farm
Insurance Company and Allstate Insurance. As Lead Counsel, he managed a litigation
office and its staff while maintaining a substantial caseload and overseeing the training
and development of attorneys.
Leonard has continued his trial-advocacy education through the National Institute of Trial
Advocacy, including advanced trial advocacy training as recently as 2025.
What distinguishes Leonard is not simply the number of cases he has tried, but the
combination of courtroom experience, strategic judgment, leadership, and commitment to
developing other lawyers. His approach is grounded in careful preparation, clear
communication, creative problem-solving, and the ability to identify the critical issues that
can shape the direction and outcome of a case.
Beyond the Courtroom Leonard has devoted much of his professional life to the practice of
law, and his interests outside the courtroom have shaped the way he approaches
advocacy, leadership and relationships. He has a longstanding interest in mindfulness,
communication, conflict resolution, and the connection between physical and mental well
-being. He completed yoga teacher training and has taught yoga and tai chi in several
Houston-area studios and private settings. He has completed extensive training in
mediation and conflict resolution. These interests reflect an important part of Leonard’s
philosophy: effective advocacy is not only about arguing harder, but involves careful