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A Law Firm with a Simple Purpose

Since 1997, Hanszen Laporte has proudly served as counsel for clients ranging from individuals and new entities to Fortune 500 companies.

Our team offers nearly two centuries of legal experience including litigation, real estate law, criminal defense, and a host of other legal matters. Our attorneys have represented clients at every level of the legal system, including the U. S. Supreme Court, further establishing Hanszen Laporte’s reputation as a premier litigation law firm.

OUR GUIDING PRINCIPLES

At Hanszen Laporte, our values guide everything we do. These core principles have defined our law firm since inception and continue to shape the way we practice — passionately, thoughtfully, and client-focused.

PURPOSE: We’re passionate about every case we argue and every client we have. We promise to be attentive and zealous in the pursuit of outcomes, always striving to exceed client expectations.

CLARITY: The legal environment can often be unnerving and unfamiliar. We use our extensive legal expertise to create a secure, comfortable environment for our clients.

RESULTS: When you work with Hanszen Laporte, you get results. We balance litigation expertise with real-world corporate insight to add value to every business and legal decision.

RESOLUTION: Our attorneys strive to make a meaningful difference in the lives and interests of those we represent. We partner with you throughout the legal process, from beginning to end.

Rankings

Hanszen Laporte is metro ranked in 3 practice areas. Best Law Firms rankings are based on a rigorous evaluation process.

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Metro Rankings

Houston

Tier 2 for Criminal Defense: General Practice

Tier 2 for Criminal Defense: White-Collar

Tier 2 for Real Estate Law

Highlighted Client Comments

All client comments represent the opinions of the people who provided them. All potential clients are urged to remember that no two cases are ever completely alike and that the result in one case does not guarantee a similar result in another case.

Criminal Defense: General Practice

Charley Davidson's abilities are unsurpassed.

Tim Johnson – Locke Lord

Criminal Defense: General Practice

Charley Davidson of Hanszen Laporte is the go-to lawyer I regularly call to represent individuals being investigated for, or charged with, state criminal offenses. His decades of experience as an Assistant District Attorney, Assistant U.S. Attorney, and criminal defense attorney make him one of the most qualified practitioners in his field. His rates are very reasonable for one with his level of experience, and those whom I have referred to him have unanimously been satisfied with the quality of his work and his integrity.

Criminal Defense: General Practice

Charley Davidson at Hanszen Laporte is well-versed in all matters of criminal defense and should be on anyone's short list when in need of representation.

Tim Johnson – Locke Lord

Criminal Defense: General Practice

I have worked on various matters with Charley Davidson of Hanszen Laporte over the past 30 years. Charley is truly at the top of his field.

Tim Johnson – Locke Lord

Criminal Defense: General Practice

Hanszen Laporte lawyer Charley Davidson is the firm's attorney to whom I regularly refer state court criminal litigation. He is an experienced practitioner, having worked in the local District Attorney's Office and U.S. Attorney's office.

Criminal Defense: General Practice

Charley Davidson of Hanszen Laporte is a first rate criminal defense lawyer with 40 years of experience.

Tim Johnson – Locke Lord

Criminal Defense: White-Collar

I have worked with Charles Davidson and other attorneys at Hanszen Laporte, and they are all very professional; they know the law and how to apply it. Charles Davidson is an exceptional trial lawyer and a pleasure to work with. He and the other attorneys hold themselves to the highest standards of ethics in all of their dealings. In every way they are top notch.

Brian Tew – Tew Law Firm

Criminal Defense: White-Collar

I have litigated cases as co-counsel with the excellent attorneys at Hanszen Laporte and am impressed with how well the prepare cases and defend their clients. They are meticulous, hard working, and they know the law and how it applies to their clients' case. They are all around great people and attorneys who also know their way around a courtroom and do a great job when they try a case.

Brian Tew – Tew Law Firm

Rankings

Regional Rankings

Houston

Tier 2 for Criminal Defense: General Practice

Tier 2 for Criminal Defense: White-Collar

Tier 2 for Real Estate Law

Practice Areas

The below are areas of legal specialty volunteered by the firm and do not designate a specialty in which a Best Law Firms ranking is held.

Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships)
Collaborative Law: Civil
Commercial Litigation
Commercial Transactions / UCC Law
Criminal Defense: General Practice
Criminal Defense: White-Collar
DUI / DWI Defense
Eminent Domain and Condemnation Law
Litigation - Construction
Litigation - Insurance
Litigation - Real Estate
Litigation - Trusts and Estates
Real Estate Law

Individuals Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America^®

Hanszen Laporte has 3 lawyers recognized for individual performance in the 2025 edition of The Best Lawyers in America^®. By receiving this Best Lawyers recognition from their peers for their professional excellence, these lawyers made Hanszen Laporte eligible for evaluation for Best Law Firms rankings. For almost two decades, Best Lawyers has awarded these singular accolades, making them the foundation of our Best Law Firms awards. Read more about our Best Lawyers process here.

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Client Comments

All client comments represent the opinions of the people who provided them. All potential clients are urged to remember that no two cases are ever completely alike and that the result in one case does not guarantee a similar result in another case.

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Office Locations

Houston, TX

14201 Memorial Drive

Houston, TX 77079

United States

713-522-9444 Get Directions

Management and Personnel

Senior Counsel

Senior Counsel

John Michael Kearns

Partner

Associate

Associate

Alexandra Pierce

Partner

Kent M. Hanszen

Partner

Anthony Laporte

Partner

Charley A. Davidson

Partner

Elizabeth Pringle Johnson

Partner

Matthew S.C. Hansel

Senior Counsel

Senior Counsel

Senior Associate

Austen M. Hobbs

Associate

Associate

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