About AnunobiLaw PLLC — Civil Rights Houston, Texas
AnunobiLaw PLLC brings civil rights Houston families and businesses can rely on across a range of complex legal matters in Harris County. Principal attorney Chidi D. Anunobi holds a Juris Doctor, Master of Business Administration, and Master of Science — a combination that positions the firm to handle disputes where legal rights intersect with business conduct, medical decisions, and family law. The firm serves clients throughout the Houston metropolitan area in both state and federal courts.
The litigation team includes of-counsel attorney Okezie Chukwumerije, a Doctor of Jurisprudence, and Ivana Amajoh-Anunobi, MD FACOG, a board-certified OB/GYN who serves as Medical Strategy Director. This depth is especially relevant in birth injury and medical malpractice cases, where patient rights and institutional accountability are at the core of every claim. The firm handles cases across business litigation, family disputes, and complex civil matters involving individual rights.
What Clients Say
The firm is known for a serious, prepared approach to litigation. Clients describe the team as thorough and communicative, with attorneys who take time to understand the full scope of a dispute before recommending a course of action.
Civil Rights Houston — Practice Areas & Services
- Business litigation — including disputes involving breach of fiduciary duty and corporate rights violations in Harris County courts
- Medical malpractice — birth injury, surgical errors, delayed diagnosis, and wrongful death claims involving patient rights
- Family law — high-asset divorce, child custody, and executive compensation disputes before Harris County courts
- Civil rights Houston clients facing institutional misconduct in medical or business settings
Frequently Asked Questions
Does a medical malpractice case in Houston involve civil rights claims?
In some situations, yes. When a public hospital or government-employed physician violates a patient’s rights through deliberate indifference to serious medical needs, a Section 1983 claim may apply alongside a standard malpractice action. These cases are heard in federal court at the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas, Houston Division.
What is the time limit to file a civil rights or malpractice claim in Texas?
Medical malpractice claims in Texas must typically be filed within two years of the injury or discovery date. Section 1983 civil rights claims also carry a two-year limitations period. Both deadlines are firm, so early legal consultation is essential to preserve your options.
Can a business dispute in Houston become a civil rights issue?
Yes. Employment discrimination, breach of contract based on protected characteristics, and denial of business licenses due to race or national origin can all raise civil rights issues under federal and Texas law. Harris County courts and federal court both have jurisdiction depending on the specific claims involved.
Quick Facts: Civil Rights Law in Houston, Texas
- EEOC charges filed nationally (FY2023): 81,055 — a 10% increase over FY2022 — U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
- Texas EEOC charges: Texas consistently ranks among the top two states for employment discrimination charges filed annually — EEOC Fiscal Year Data
- Section 1983 statute of limitations in Texas: 2 years from the date of the civil rights violation — Texas Civil Practice & Remedies Code § 16.003
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