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Erica Harris

Partner, Susman Godfrey

713-651-9366eharris@susmangodfrey.com

1000 Louisiana

Suite 5100

Houston, TX 77002

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Erica Harris tries bet-the-company cases for clients in federal and state courts around the country and in international arbitrations. Whether she is representing a Fortune 50 energy company or an individual seeking justice against such a company, Harris brings to each case vigor, grit, and a determination to win.  Key to accomplishing that goal is understanding business, industry and history. Harris does not gloss over nuances in the law or details in the evidence. She will understand everything about the case and apply the law to the unique facts to put clients in the best position for success.

Lawdragon Honors

Honor Year Practice
The 2026 Lawdragon 500 Leading Lawyers in America 2026 Litigation
The 2026 Lawdragon 500 Leading Litigators in America 2026 Complex Civil Litigation
The 2025 Lawdragon 500 Leading Plaintiff Financial Lawyers 2025 Commercial Litigation
The 2025 Lawdragon 500 Leading Lawyers in America 2025 Litigation
The 2025 Lawdragon 500 Leading Litigators in America 2025 Complex Civil Litigation
The 2024 Lawdragon 500 Leading Plaintiff Financial Lawyers 2024 Commercial Litigation
The 2024 Lawdragon Legends 2024
The 2024 Lawdragon 500 Leading Lawyers in America 2024 Litigation
The 2024 Lawdragon 500 Leading Litigators in America 2024 Complex Civil Litigation
The 2023 Lawdragon 500 Leading Plaintiff Financial Lawyers 2023 Commercial Litigation
The 2023 Lawdragon 500 Leading Lawyers in America 2023 Litigation
The 2022 Lawdragon 500 Leading Plaintiff Financial Lawyers 2022 Commercial Litigation
The 2022 Lawdragon 500 Leading Lawyers in America 2022 Litigation
Lawdragon 500 Leading Litigators in America 2022 Complex Civil Litigation
The 2021 Lawdragon 500 Leading Plaintiff Financial Lawyers 2021 Commercial Litigation
The 2021 Lawdragon 500 Leading Lawyers in America 2021 Litigation
The 2020 Lawdragon 500 Leading Plaintiff Financial Lawyers 2020 Commercial Litigation
The 2020 Lawdragon 500 Leading Lawyers in America 2020 Litigation
Lawdragon 500 Leading Plaintiff Financial Lawyers 2019 Commercial Litigation
The 2019 Lawdragon 500 Leading Lawyers in America 2019 Litigation
The 2018 Lawdragon 500 Leading Lawyers in America 2018 Litigation

A trial lawyer, not a discovery litigator, is needed for trial. All litigation before trial will be focused on what matters at trial. Harris will distill the case into language that is easily understood and present the story of the case fluidly. Most importantly, she will reveal the truth through cross-examination of the witnesses. The ability to cross-examine effectively is a skill not every lawyer has. Click here to read a recent examination Harris did at trial of an adverse party’s president.

Twenty five years of trying complex cases has provided Harris with the expertise and skill set to handle large cases, manage teams, and efficiently and strategically employ resources to produce the best result.

Clients deserve the truth. Harris will not say everything is rosy if it isn’t. Nor will she paint the world with a black brush. She will communicate clearly her best assessment of the strengths and weaknesses of the case. The client will know what to expect and understand the advantages and disadvantages to every decision that is made.

The case is not the only thing happening in business or life. Harris understands that while she is passionate about trying cases, the desired end result may not be a trial. She will work with to achieve the goal even when that goal is to end the litigation as quickly as possible. Click here to read more client feedback.

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