John Charbonnet

Biography

Mr. Charbonnet is a litigator and trained mediator. His practice includes commercial disputes, construction disputes, and premises liability as well as business and real estate transactions.  He represents parties on both sides of the docket. Mr. Charbonnet is licensed to practice in Texas and Louisiana and practices in both state and federal court. He has tried cases around the State of Texas.

Mr. Charbonnet has been active in school and youth sports as well as community activities and charities.  He is married to Martha McGreevy Charbonnet and they have four children. 

Education

• Bachelor of Arts - Southern Methodist University (1988)
• Masters of Business Administration - Tulane University A.B. Freeman School of Business (1992)
• Doctor of Jurisprudence - Tulane University, School of Law (1992)

Bar Admission

• State Bar of Texas
  • Construction Law Section, Member
  • Insurance Law Section, Member
• Louisiana Bar Association
• U.S. District Courts for Southern and Western Districts of Texas
• U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit

Mediation/Arbitration Training

• The Institute of Mediation Training, Mediators & Arbitrators of America 

Community Involvement

• Post Oak Little League - Secretary & General Counsel (2014-2019)
• Post Oak Baseball Foundation - Secretary & General Counsel (2014-2019)
• Tanglewood Homes Association (2012-2014) President (2014-2019)
• Ranching & Wildlife Committee, HLSR (2011-2021)
• That Man is You - Paradisis Dei (2010 - Present)
• Strake Jesuit, 7-on-7 coach (2013-2015 & 2023)

Areas of Expertise

• Commercial Litigation
• Construction Disputes
• Representation of Professionals (including insurance agents, architects, engineers, and environmental consultants 
• Premises Liability (including oil field accidents)
• Business and Real Estate Transactions
• Tried cases in Galveston County, Harris County, Hildago County, Fort Bend County, Tarrant County, and Travis County
• Represented clients in appellate proceedings and arbitration proceedings