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Allen A. Woodward, Esq. is a highly respected attorney in Houston, Texas, known for his expertise in various legal fields. With a focus on criminal law, estate planning personal injury, business organizations, and tax law, Attorney Woodward is dedicated to providing exceptional legal representation. His extensive knowledge and to his clients have earned him national recognition in the legal community. Allen A. Woodward to guide you through your legal with professionalism and care.
My Story
As a criminal attorney, Attorney Woodward has represented thousands of individuals in cases ranging from simple traffic offenses to serious felonies. He has served as the first-chair defense counsel in over fifty jury trials and regularly represents indigent clients in Harris County Texas.
As a civil attorney, Mr. Woodward has represented clients on a myriad of issues including car accidents, wrongful death claims, employment discrimination claims, contract disputes, securities fraud, organizational impropriety, intellectual property, and other complex fact patterns.
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Aside from his credentials as an Attorney, Allen has been a tax consultant for over a decade. His experience includes working with small to mid-sized companies as well as international conglomerates with multi-billion-dollar average annual gross receipts. Allen has worked for leading research and development tax firm alliantgroup LP of Houston, where he was recognized as a top performing associate in 2015, and for Big 4 accounting firm: KPMG LLP, as a member of the Accounting Methods and Credits Services Tax Practice. Allen has represented the interests of companies such as Toyota, Konami, Consolidated Edison, and Allergan Pharmaceuticals; and identified tens of millions of dollars in tax incentives and benefits.
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Allen earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Management and Entrepreneurship from Hampton University, an MBA from Dowling College, and held leadership positions in Fortune 100 Companies such as The Disney Company and Target Corporation. Before moving to Houston Texas, Attorney Woodward served as a Judicial Law Clerk at the United States District Court for the U.S. Virgin Islands.
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Throughout his career, Allen has received awards such as The National Trial Lawyers Top 100 Civil Trial Lawyer, and a 2021 Premier Tax Lawyer distinction. Additionally, Allen has been recognized by U.S. News and World Reports as a 2023 and 2024 Best Lawyer in America, a 2023 & 2024 Texas Super Lawyer by Thompson Reuters, and a Top 40 under 40 attorney by the National Black Lawyers Association.
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(832) 421-0818