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MOUSILLI LAW, PLLC · HOUSTON TRIAL COUNSEL

Commanding the Courtroom
When Stakes Are Highest.

Almost 20 years of state and federal trial practice. Over 250 high-stakes matters litigated. Big-firm strategic firepower with one accountable trial lawyer at the center.

  • 01
    $100M+
    Dispute Exposure Litigated
  • 02
    Almost20
    Years State & Federal Trial Practice
  • 03
    7×
    Super Lawyers Honoree (2020–2026)
  • 04
    20+
    Years Court-Appointed ADR
Peer Recognition & Accreditations
01
Super Lawyers Statewide Recognition
7× Super Lawyers (2020–2026)
Top 5% of Texas Trial Bar
02
The National Trial Lawyers Top 40 Under 40
Top 40 Under 40
Invitation-Only Trial Bar
03
American Academy of Attorneys Top 40 Under 40
Top 40 Under 40
Trial Excellence Rating
04
State Bar of Texas Certified Mediation
Certified ADR Mediator
Court-Appointed Since 2005
IN THE NEWS & LEGAL PRESS

Documented Trial & Media Record

Continuous press and judicial record coverage across national litigation publications, legal journals, and trial dockets.

Outlets:
017× STATEWIDE TRIAL HONOREE
Super Lawyers®

Selected to Texas Super Lawyers: Top 5% of Texas Trial Bar

“Recognized by Thomson Reuters and Texas Monthly for seven consecutive years (2020–2026) and as a Rising Star (2016), honoring the top 5% of Texas trial attorneys.”
IP & Business LitigationState Bar of Texas Trial Bar
Super Lawyers Profile
02FEDERAL IP COURTROOM FEATURE
FEATURED INTHE TOY BOOK · ABC13

Federal Court Action in High-Profile Trademark Dispute

“Lema Mousilli (as partner at prior firm Lloyd & Mousilli) represented independent retailer TOYZ against multi-billion dollar conglomerate Tru Kids Brands (Toys 'R' Us), resulting in widespread coverage across ABC13 Houston and The Toy Book.”
Federal Trademark & Unfair CompetitionU.S. District Court, Southern District of Texas
ABC13 Houston Report
03TOP 40 UNDER 40 (2×)
THENATIONAL TRIAL LAWYERS

The National Trial Lawyers: Top 40 Under 40 Honoree

“Selected as a Top 40 Under 40 Trial Lawyer in 2018 and 2019 for exemplary trial advocacy, ethical leadership, and civil courtroom representation.”
Civil Plaintiff & Trial PracticeNational Trial Bar
Attorney Honors
04ENTERTAINMENT IP DOCKET
FEDERAL DOCKETIP LITIGATION

Federal Defense Against Studio Infringement Allegations

“Lead trial defense for independent commercial operators in high-profile federal trademark and copyright litigation brought by major media studio Viacom/Paramount.”
Copyright & Lanham Act LitigationU.S. District Court, Southern District of Texas
Federal IP Docket
05CERTIFIED MEDIATOR (20+ YRS)
TEXAS ADRMEDIATION

Texas-Certified Commercial Mediator Since 2005

“Certified ADR mediator for over twenty years, court-appointed to facilitate structured resolutions in complex commercial and corporate disputes.”
Arbitration & Certified MediationTexas State District Courts
ADR Practice
06NATIONAL 40 UNDER 40
Arab America Foundation

Arab America Foundation 40 Under 40 National Honoree

“Honored nationally in 2020 for professional excellence in commercial litigation, academic law faculty instruction, and public pro bono advocacy.”
Litigation & Public AdvocacyNational Leadership Roster
Arab America Feature
017× STATEWIDE TRIAL HONOREE
Super Lawyers®

Selected to Texas Super Lawyers: Top 5% of Texas Trial Bar

“Recognized by Thomson Reuters and Texas Monthly for seven consecutive years (2020–2026) and as a Rising Star (2016), honoring the top 5% of Texas trial attorneys.”
IP & Business LitigationState Bar of Texas Trial Bar
Super Lawyers Profile
02FEDERAL IP COURTROOM FEATURE
FEATURED INTHE TOY BOOK · ABC13

Federal Court Action in High-Profile Trademark Dispute

“Lema Mousilli (as partner at prior firm Lloyd & Mousilli) represented independent retailer TOYZ against multi-billion dollar conglomerate Tru Kids Brands (Toys 'R' Us), resulting in widespread coverage across ABC13 Houston and The Toy Book.”
Federal Trademark & Unfair CompetitionU.S. District Court, Southern District of Texas
ABC13 Houston Report
03TOP 40 UNDER 40 (2×)
THENATIONAL TRIAL LAWYERS

The National Trial Lawyers: Top 40 Under 40 Honoree

“Selected as a Top 40 Under 40 Trial Lawyer in 2018 and 2019 for exemplary trial advocacy, ethical leadership, and civil courtroom representation.”
Civil Plaintiff & Trial PracticeNational Trial Bar
Attorney Honors
04ENTERTAINMENT IP DOCKET
FEDERAL DOCKETIP LITIGATION

Federal Defense Against Studio Infringement Allegations

“Lead trial defense for independent commercial operators in high-profile federal trademark and copyright litigation brought by major media studio Viacom/Paramount.”
Copyright & Lanham Act LitigationU.S. District Court, Southern District of Texas
Federal IP Docket
05CERTIFIED MEDIATOR (20+ YRS)
TEXAS ADRMEDIATION

Texas-Certified Commercial Mediator Since 2005

“Certified ADR mediator for over twenty years, court-appointed to facilitate structured resolutions in complex commercial and corporate disputes.”
Arbitration & Certified MediationTexas State District Courts
ADR Practice
06NATIONAL 40 UNDER 40
Arab America Foundation

Arab America Foundation 40 Under 40 National Honoree

“Honored nationally in 2020 for professional excellence in commercial litigation, academic law faculty instruction, and public pro bono advocacy.”
Litigation & Public AdvocacyNational Leadership Roster
Arab America Feature
017× STATEWIDE TRIAL HONOREE
Super Lawyers®

Selected to Texas Super Lawyers: Top 5% of Texas Trial Bar

“Recognized by Thomson Reuters and Texas Monthly for seven consecutive years (2020–2026) and as a Rising Star (2016), honoring the top 5% of Texas trial attorneys.”
IP & Business LitigationState Bar of Texas Trial Bar
Super Lawyers Profile
02FEDERAL IP COURTROOM FEATURE
FEATURED INTHE TOY BOOK · ABC13

Federal Court Action in High-Profile Trademark Dispute

“Lema Mousilli (as partner at prior firm Lloyd & Mousilli) represented independent retailer TOYZ against multi-billion dollar conglomerate Tru Kids Brands (Toys 'R' Us), resulting in widespread coverage across ABC13 Houston and The Toy Book.”
Federal Trademark & Unfair CompetitionU.S. District Court, Southern District of Texas
ABC13 Houston Report
03TOP 40 UNDER 40 (2×)
THENATIONAL TRIAL LAWYERS

The National Trial Lawyers: Top 40 Under 40 Honoree

“Selected as a Top 40 Under 40 Trial Lawyer in 2018 and 2019 for exemplary trial advocacy, ethical leadership, and civil courtroom representation.”
Civil Plaintiff & Trial PracticeNational Trial Bar
Attorney Honors
04ENTERTAINMENT IP DOCKET
FEDERAL DOCKETIP LITIGATION

Federal Defense Against Studio Infringement Allegations

“Lead trial defense for independent commercial operators in high-profile federal trademark and copyright litigation brought by major media studio Viacom/Paramount.”
Copyright & Lanham Act LitigationU.S. District Court, Southern District of Texas
Federal IP Docket
05CERTIFIED MEDIATOR (20+ YRS)
TEXAS ADRMEDIATION

Texas-Certified Commercial Mediator Since 2005

“Certified ADR mediator for over twenty years, court-appointed to facilitate structured resolutions in complex commercial and corporate disputes.”
Arbitration & Certified MediationTexas State District Courts
ADR Practice
06NATIONAL 40 UNDER 40
Arab America Foundation

Arab America Foundation 40 Under 40 National Honoree

“Honored nationally in 2020 for professional excellence in commercial litigation, academic law faculty instruction, and public pro bono advocacy.”
Litigation & Public AdvocacyNational Leadership Roster
Arab America Feature
Interactive Media & Precedent Archive · Swipe or click to inspect briefings

* Representative press coverage and illustrative litigation precedents. Prior outcomes and settlements do not guarantee or predict a similar result in any pending or future matter. Each case is unique and depends on its specific facts and governing law.

Representative Results & Case Studies

Representative Case Results

A track record of taking on formidable adversaries, from national corporate opponents to multi-billion-dollar entities, and securing decisive, certified results.

01$100M+Cumulative Dispute Exposure Litigated
02Federal DefenseDefeated BigLaw Injunctions & Trademark Defense
039 CourtsState, Federal & Appellate Court Experience
04Top 5%Texas Trial Bar Peer Distinctions (2020–2026)
FEATURED CASEHIGH-EXPOSURE DEFENSE
PUBLIC INFRASTRUCTURE ACTION
$30.0M
Total Action Exposure Mitigated
Judicial Ruling:Multi-Million Dollar Defense Resolution
Court JurisdictionCalifornia Superior Court / Public Sector Docket
01·Public Infrastructure & Construction Delay Defense

In re Sanitation District $30M Construction Delay Action

Senior Associate Attorney Rachel Crockett's key defense role in a major $30 million public infrastructure construction delay lawsuit against the sanitation district. Successfully defended the public authority, securing a structured resolution mitigating municipal liability.

Court: California Superior Court / Public Sector Docket
Read Full Case Study
02 · DATA PRIVACY & STATUTORY RESOLUTION$1.0M+
Case 02

$1,000,000+ Recovery & Statutory Resolution

High-exposure healthcare data privacy and statutory consumer proceedings involving genomic diagnostic protocols, notification timelines, and privacy compliance.

Case Briefing
03 · PROPRIETARY IP & PATENT DEFENSE$17.0M+
Case 03
U.S. District Court & Federal Patent Forums

Well Cell Global, LLC Proprietary Technology & Patent Defense

Multi-Million Dollar IP Valuation Protection

High-exposure federal intellectual property, patent, and trade secret proceedings involving advanced proprietary medical and biotechnology innovations.

Case Briefing
04 · TRADEMARK & UNFAIR COMPETITION DEFENSEFEDERAL VICTORY
Case 04
U.S. District Court, Southern District of Texas (Houston)

Tru Kids Brands (Toys 'R' Us) v. TOYZ

Emergency Injunction Defeated & Trademark Defended

High-profile federal trademark litigation defending independent family-owned retailer TOYZ against multinational entity Tru Kids Brands (represented by Baker Botts), litigated by Lema Mousilli as partner at prior firm Lloyd & Mousilli.

Case Briefing

* Representative case studies reflect matters litigated by firm attorneys throughout their careers and at prior firm affiliations as counsel of record. Prior case outcomes, verdicts, settlements, and awards do not guarantee, warrant, or predict a similar result in future legal disputes. Client recoveries depend on the specific facts, legal grounds, evidence, and jurisdiction of each matter.

Attorney Lema Mousilli, Lead Trial Counsel & Advocate
Founding Trial Counsel & AdvocateLema Mousilli, JD, MBA

Super Lawyers (7× Honoree: 2020–2026) · Top 40 Under 40 · Certified Mediator Since 2005

Lead Trial Counsel & Advocacy

Big-Firm Capability.
Focused Boutique Agility.

Combining an MBA in finance with almost 20 years of courtroom trial advocacy, founding attorney Lema Mousilli represents clients in high-stakes commercial, intellectual property, and civil disputes: delivering big-firm strategic firepower with boutique agility and direct counsel responsiveness.

“When critical business assets or reputations are on the line, you don’t need layers of corporate bureaucracy. You need a trial team that commands the record, structures early leverage, and executes in court.”

Trial Experience
Almost 20 Years State & Federal
Commercial ADR
Certified Mediator (2005)
Faculty
Adjunct Law Professor
Practice Areas

Areas of Practice

Rigorous pre-trial analysis, evidentiary precision, and seasoned courtroom advocacy across Texas state and federal tribunals.

Litigation Procedure

Our Approach to High-Stakes Disputes

A disciplined, three-phase framework engineered to establish early leverage, eliminate unnecessary exposure, and execute decisively at trial.

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PHASE 01Day 1 · Rapid Clearance
Day 1 · Rapid Clearance

Case Intake & Conflict Clearance

Confidential submission, immediate adverse party conflict screening, and direct scheduling with senior litigation counsel.

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PHASE 02Within 24 Hours · Strategy Session
Within 24 Hours · Strategy Session

Evidentiary Audit & Exposure Assessment

Deep-dive contract and record review to identify legal vulnerabilities, evaluate emergency injunctive options, and sequence trial strategy.

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PHASE 03Proceedings · Trial & Resolution
Proceedings · Trial & Resolution

Courtroom Trial Advocacy & Resolution

Commanding courtroom advocacy and disciplined motion practice across Texas State District Courts and Federal Benches.

ATTORNEYS & LITIGATION COUNSEL

Meet Our Team

Decades of combined courtroom practice across Texas state and federal jurisdictions. Direct lead counsel access, forensic preparation, and relentless trial advocacy on every matter.
5.0 · 5 GOOGLE REVIEWS

What Founders, Executives & Clients Say

Real feedback from enterprise clients and high-stakes litigants represented in Texas state and federal courts.

5.0 · 5 Google reviews
Google Verified Review
“Mommy got to talk to Super Woman today.”

“Lema and her team helped me get through 2 years and 8 months of federal litigation and reach a resolution. When you're in the thick of that intense level of legalities, you want Lema on your team. Her compassion for her clients and passionate ferocity to fight for you are evident from day one. The most important factor for me was that she listened. I knew my case better than anyone else, and she took my insight and empowered me rather than silencing me. She also took the high road when the opposing counsel took the low road. That matters tremendously and translates in court documents and hearings. Our coined phrase in our house was, 'Mommy got to talk to Super Woman today.' That's who Lema was to me, and for that, I'm forever grateful.”

LD
Lauren Donoho
Federal Court Litigation Client
1 / 5
Read All 5 Verified Client Reviews on Google Maps

* Testimonials reflect individual client experiences and do not guarantee, warrant, or predict a similar outcome in any pending or future legal matter. Past results do not guarantee future performance.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Clear Answers on Representation & Engagement

Entering litigation is a decisive move. Here is how we protect your confidentiality, clear conflicts, and structure trial economics from day one.

Have a specific dispute inquiry?

Speak with lead counsel directly

If your matter involves proprietary trade secrets, pending arbitration, or immediate Texas district court filing deadlines, call our direct line.

We conduct conflict clearance and provide an initial strategic assessment within 24 hours. For emergency matters involving imminent Temporary Restraining Orders (TROs), asset freezes, or active court hearings, contact our direct line at (281) 305-9313 for same-day emergency intake.

CONFIDENTIAL CASE REVIEW

Get a Confidential Case Review, Within 24 Hours

Provide an overview of your matter. Our team will clear adverse conflicts and deliver an initial strategic assessment within 24 hours.

Strict Confidentiality: All inquiry submissions protected under Texas legal ethics standards.
Adverse Conflict Clearance: Formal corporate party screening conducted within 24 hours.
Lead Counsel Direct Review: Every matter assessed directly by senior trial attorneys.
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