Borunda & Fomby

About Borunda & Fomby — Civil Rights Houston, Texas

Borunda & Fomby pursues civil rights Houston injury victims and civil litigants depend on when winning is the only acceptable outcome in Harris County courts. Operating as the Fomby Law Firm in downtown Houston, attorneys Howard Rene Fomby and Adam Wilson Fomby represent clients across Texas in personal injury, civil litigation, medical malpractice, and real estate disputes. The firm has earned a reputation for aggressive advocacy against large corporations and insurance companies in both state and federal court.

Civil litigation is at the core of the firm’s rights-based practice. Cases involving medical malpractice, workplace injuries, and trucking accidents often involve institutional misconduct where a corporation or employer failed in its duty to protect individuals. Borunda & Fomby brings exacting attention to detail and an aggressive approach to every case, representing clients in the Harris County District Courts, the Harris County Civil Courthouse, and the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas, Houston Division.

What Clients Say

Clients describe the Fomby firm as a team that takes difficult cases seriously and pursues them with tenacity. The firm is recognized for its attention to detail and for treating every case — large or small — with the same level of preparation and commitment.

Civil Rights Houston — Practice Areas & Services

• Personal injury — auto accidents, truck accidents, and workplace injuries in Harris County and across Texas
• Civil litigation — civil rights attorneys in Houston handling rights-based disputes against corporations and institutions
• Medical malpractice — patient rights violations involving surgical errors, misdiagnosis, and wrongful death in Texas courts
• Real estate litigation — property rights disputes and construction claims in Harris County
• Criminal defense — representation protecting constitutional rights throughout the criminal process

Frequently Asked Questions

What is civil litigation and how does it relate to civil rights in Houston?

Civil litigation covers non-criminal legal disputes between parties — including cases where an individual’s rights have been violated by a business, employer, or government entity. In Houston, civil litigation claims are filed in Harris County District Courts or, when federal law is involved, in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas. Many civil rights cases — including employment discrimination, medical malpractice, and personal injury claims — are forms of civil litigation.

What damages can I recover in a personal injury civil rights case in Texas?

Texas allows recovery of economic damages (medical bills, lost wages, future lost earning capacity) and non-economic damages (pain and suffering, mental anguish, impairment). In cases involving intentional misconduct or gross negligence, punitive damages may also be available. Texas does not cap economic damages in most personal injury cases, though medical malpractice damages have specific limits under Texas law.

How long does civil litigation typically take in Harris County courts?

Civil cases in Harris County District Courts typically take one to three years from filing to trial, depending on complexity. Cases in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas often have similar timelines. Many cases settle before trial, but an attorney who is genuinely trial-ready tends to achieve better pre-trial results in Houston courts.