HOUSTON – A Houston-area utility worker has filed a lawsuit against CenterPoint Energy Houston Electric, LLC, after he was severely injured in a fall from a company utility pole. On March 15, 2019, near Tomball, Texas, Garrett Wilder, an employee of electrical contractor L.E. Myers Co., went with his co-worker to the utility pole owned by CenterPoint Energy Houston to do maintenance work. The lawsuit says a CenterPoint employee on the site told him to climb the 100-foot pole to install...

BEAUMONT, Texas –The Texas Senate adopted a resolution honoring firm founder and legal legend Walter Umphrey for his legal accomplishments and philanthropic service to Southeast Texas and on behalf of all Texans. Senate Resolution No. 641, at the request of Sen. Kirk Watson, was approved unanimously on April 25, 2019. “Walter Umphrey has had a profound impact on the legal profession in Texas, and it is truly fitting that he receive special recognition for his career and for his invaluable...

As part of the firm’s 50th anniversary celebration, the employees at Provost Umphrey volunteered with CASA of Southeast Texas to paint 211 crosses for child abuse awareness. Each cross represents a child who died from neglect or abuse last year. The crosses will be placed outside of CASA’s Calder Avenue office this month, which is National Child Abuse Prevention Month. The Provost Umphrey Law Firm encouraged employees to volunteer during business hours to accommodate CASA’s needs, as seen here...

School bus driver Beverly Lowrance came to the attorneys at Provost Umphrey after she fell coming out of a restaurant and broke her arm. The injury was so severe that she was rushed into surgery soon after arriving at the hospital. Beverly suffered from pain for years and later found out she had nerve damage. The attorneys at Provost Umphrey were able to help Beverly with her legal troubles related to the injury. Provost Umphrey has a proven track record for successfully helping victims of...

However, some things don’t change. One of those would be that good lawyers working good cases can still get good results.

What Happened Cheryl Sinegal was at home one evening in 2012 when she received a phone call from a friend. His vehicle had broken down, leaving him stranded. He had called to ask if Cheryl could pick him up and give him a ride. Cheryl was happy to help and drove out straightaway. After picking up her friend, Cheryl began to have some car problems of her own. Her engine stalled, forcing her to pull over on the side of the road. Moments later, her vehicle was hit by an 18-wheeler making an...

Founded in 1969, Beaumont-based firm commemorates significant milestone BEAUMONT, Texas – In 2019, nationally recognized trial firm Provost Umphrey celebrates 50 years of pursuing justice for individuals, families and businesses in the courtrooms of Texas and across the nation. “We have been honored to call Beaumont home for the last 50 years and we’re privileged to represent honest people who need help,” said managing partner Joe J. Fisher II. “To be able to mark this milestone is a testament...