Jeff Roberts is a founding shareholder of RMWBH and a highly respected trial lawyer with nearly five decades of experience in civil litigation, commercial litigation, and land use matters. Throughout his career, Jeff has built a formidable reputation for successfully handling complex, high‑stakes litigation for businesses and manufacturers in courts across Texas and beyond. Jeff works closely with major clients to develop strategies and conduct risk analysis studies with the goal of avoiding disputes.

Jeff is consistently recognized as one of Texas’s leading trial attorneys. He holds an AV Preeminent® rating from Martindale‑Hubbell, the highest rating awarded for legal ability and professional ethics. He is Board Certified in both Civil Trial Law and Personal Injury Trial Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization and is a longtime member of the American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA), an organization limited to attorneys who have demonstrated exceptional trial competence and professionalism.

Civil and Commercial Litigation

With nearly 50 years of courtroom experience, Jeff has tried and supervised the trial of a wide spectrum of civil and commercial cases. His practice includes:

• Complex civil litigation in state and federal courts
• Commercial and business disputes
• Contract and tort claims
• High‑exposure liability cases
• Jury and bench trials, arbitrations, and appeals

He is known for his strategic approach to litigation, deep command of trial advocacy, and ability to present complex issues clearly and persuasively to judges and juries.

Land Use and Real Estate Litigation

Jeff also maintains a long‑standing practice in land use and real estate litigation, representing clients in disputes involving zoning, permitting, and regulatory matters. His experience in this area allows him to navigate the intersection of land use regulation, commercial and residential development, and civil litigation, often in cases with significant economic and community impact that include:

• Impact fee disputes
• Developer fee, reimbursement, and cost-allocation disputes
• Municipal Utility District (MUD) disputes
• Adverse possession and title actions
• Easement, boundary, and access-right disputes
• Utility access conflicts and property damage claims
• Contractor and construction-related disputes
• Other development-related matters affecting land use and real property interests

Jeff is a graduate of the University of Houston and received his law degree from the University of Houston Law Center.