Mr. Houston started his legal career with the California mega-firm of Gray, Cary, Ames & Frye (now DLA Piper) doing direct representation of large corporations, including representation involving personal injury defense. When he returned to his home state of Texas, Mr. Houston served the people of the State of Texas as an Assistant District Attorney and served Travis County as an Assistant County Attorney. Working in the public sector, Mr. Houston developed a passion for fighting for individuals who were injured from crimes and other wrongs.