Lance Olinde has an extensive background in handling litigation for clients in a diverse number of industries, including financial, transportation, manufacturing, construction and professional service. He has earned the respect of the legal community for his efficient and ethical handling of complex cases.

With over 50 jury verdicts, Mr. Olinde has successfully tried cases from Midland to Beaumont, Texas and all points in between. He frequently speaks to business and civic groups in the Houston area on a variety of legal topics. He is a member of the Greater Houston Partnership, Heights Chamber of Commerce, Humble Chamber of Commerce and Kiwanis Club.

Mr. Olinde graduated from Louisiana State University in 1981 with a degree in English Literature. After working in the insurance industry for a year, he attended South Texas College of Law  and  graduated in 1985. During law school, he received several  honors and was rewarded with an appointment as a Briefing Attorney with the Austin Court of Appeals.

Before starting his own firm, Mr. Olinde practiced with mid-sized law firms representing engineering companies, manufacturers, motor vehicle dealerships, non-medical professionals, restaurant and club owners, trucking companies, to name a select few of his clients. Mr. Olinde has tried cases throughout Texas. 

Licenses, Bar Associations and Appointments:

State Bar of Texas 1985

U.S. District Court, Southern District of Texas 1987

U.S. District Court, Northern District of Texas 1988

Houston Bar Association

Texas Accountants and Lawyers for the Arts

Education:

Louisiana State University (B.A. 1981)

South Texas College of Law (J.D. 1985)

Mediation Training:

A.A. White Dispute Resolution Center

Houston, Texas (40 Hours)