The Kim Law Firm Adds Trial Lawyer Denise H. Mitchell in Houston

HOUSTON, May 29, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Acclaimed Texas attorney John Kim, founder of The Kim Law Firm, is proud to announce the addition of accomplished civil trial lawyer and former prosecutor Denise H. Mitchell, who will be Of Counsel at the Houston litigation boutique.

"Denise's experience in both civil and criminal courtrooms provides her a sophisticated perspective that can give our clients an advantage," says Mr. Kim, who currently serves as president of the 400-lawyer Houston chapter of the prestigious American Board of Trial Advocates, which promotes ethics, civility and professionalism among lawyers. "Her strong background in commercial litigation and her work for legal and financial professionals provide Denise with a keen legal eye in our cases."

Ms. Mitchell has a track record of trial wins in both criminal and civil courts. She focuses primarily on commercial litigation, with an emphasis in complex business disputes. Her extensive litigation work includes cases involving construction defects, professional responsibility for financial professionals, products and premises liability, insurance coverage and defense, derivative shareholder claims, legal malpractice, DTPA, breach of contract actions, trade secret claims, and oil and gas matters.

In addition to her work at several civil law firms, Ms. Mitchell tried a variety of cases as an Assistant Harris County District Attorney. She also has experience in products liability and toxic tort ligation, and has successfully defended more than 20 State Bar of Texas grievances, earning a 100% dismissal rate for many prominent Texas attorneys.

Ms. Mitchell earned her law degree at South Texas College of Law in Houston. During law school, she clerked for U.S. Rep. Ted Poe and helped write the Shame Punishment legislation, which allows the use of alternative sentencing so offenders can appreciate their wrongs and be less likely to commit another crime.

Ms. Mitchell has practiced in state and federal courts throughout Texas.

The Kim Law Firm has recovered more than half a billion dollars for clients through aggressive litigation. Founder and veteran trial attorney John Kim has earned the respect of his clients and peers in Texas, throughout the U.S. and internationally. For more information, please visit http://www.thekimlawfirm.com.

For more information on Ms. Mitchell joining The Kim Law Firm, please contact Mary Flood at 800-559-4534 or [email protected].

SOURCE The Kim Law Firm