
Ben Agosto III, Contracts Attorney in Houston, Texas
Over 8 years of legal practice
Senior AssociateatAbraham, Watkins, Nichols, Agosto, Aziz & Stogner
Houston, TX
Practicing contracts in Houston since 2018.
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Ben Agosto III is a senior associate based in Houston, TX. The practice focuses on Contracts. Ben has over 8 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Abraham, Watkins, Nichols, Agosto, Aziz & Stogner.
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- Houston, TX
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- over 8 years
- Known for
- Contracts
- Handles Contracts matters from Houston, TX.
- Over 8 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
About Ben Agosto III: Ben Agosto III is a senior associate based in Houston, TX. The practice focuses on Contracts. Ben has over 8 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Abraham, Watkins, Nichols, Agosto, Aziz & Stogner.
Areas of practice
Practice areas handled by Ben Agosto III
Ben concentrates on contracts. Each area below outlines the kind of case Ben handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
Contracts cases in Houston, Texas
Ben takes contracts matters in Houston, Texas. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Ben agrees to represent you.
Biography
About Ben Agosto III — Over 8 years of Texas contracts experience
Ben Agosto III is a senior associate based in Houston, TX. The practice focuses on Contracts. Ben has over 8 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Abraham, Watkins, Nichols, Agosto, Aziz & Stogner.
Ben Agosto III is a trial lawyer at Abraham Watkins. A Houston native, Ben was born to be an advocate. He was a competitive policy debater in high school and college, and a national champion advocate in moot court in law school. He is a graduate of the University of South Florida and South Texas College of Law Houston. While attending law school, Ben was active in advocacy, tutoring students as a Langdell Scholar and serving as a member of South Texas Law Review. Following graduation, Ben was a Law Clerk with the Honorable Larry Weiman of the 80th District Court in Harris County, Texas, which at the time, was among the top three in trials in the state.
After his time with the court, Ben joined a prominent plaintiffs' personal injury firm in Houston. During his time there, Ben handled hundreds of cases, many of which dealt with catastrophic injuries and seven-figure settlements in railroad accidents, truck accidents, refinery explosions, workplace accidents, and offshore incidents. Ben now brings this experience to Abraham Watkins, where he continues to work zealously to maximize the value of his clients' cases. His cases currently focus on Jones Act, FELA, commercial accidents, bad faith insurance claim denials, premises liability, products liability, and wrongful death.
How Ben handles contracts matters
Ben Agosto III is a trial lawyer at Abraham Watkins. A Houston native, Ben was born to be an advocate. He was a competitive policy debater in high school and college, and a national champion advocate in moot court in law school. He is a graduate of the University of South Florida and South Texas College of Law Houston. While attending law school, Ben was active in advocacy, tutoring students as a…
Who Ben represents
Ben reviews new inquiries case-by-case for contracts matters in Houston and the surrounding Texas area.
Credentials
Ben Agosto III's legal education and bar admissions
South Texas College of Law Houston
J.D. · 2017
University of South Florida
B.S. Finance · 2014
Jurisdictions
Ben's state bar admissions
U.S. District Court
2019 · ACTIVE
Texas
2018 · ACTIVE
Ben studied at J.D. in South Texas College of Law Houston and B.S. Finance in University of South Florida.
Law school and academic background
Ben completed J.D. in South Texas College of Law Houston and B.S. Finance in University of South Florida. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Ben runs in Texas is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Affiliations
Ben's professional memberships and bar associations
Houston Young Lawyers Association, 2021 – Present Houston Trial Lawyers Association, Member, 2019 - Present Texas Trial Lawyers Association, Member, 2019 - Present Houston Bar Association, Member, 2018 - Present
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Locations
Ben Agosto III's office in Houston
Ben's primary office is at 800 Commerce Street, Houston, TX, 77002. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
Abraham, Watkins, Nichols, Agosto, Aziz & Stogner
800 Commerce Street
Houston, TX 77002
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How to hire Ben Agosto III — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new contracts attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Ben usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Ben charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Ben's office.
What to bring to your first meeting
Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; Ben will tell you what matters and what doesn't.
Questions to ask a contracts attorney in Houston, Texas
A short list to run through before you commit: How many contracts matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?
Fees & payment
Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for Ben
Ben discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in contracts practice — ask which fits.
Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options
Every contracts matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. Ben confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Ben's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many contracts practices work with clients on structured schedules.
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Ben Agosto III
How much does it cost to hire Ben for a contracts case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Ben walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Ben offer a free consultation?
Ben charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Ben's office. Some contracts attorneys offer free consults — check Ben's current terms during booking.
How long do contracts cases in Texas typically take?
Simple contracts matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Ben gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Ben take my case if I'm outside Houston?
Ben is licensed in Texas. Matters governed by Texas law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Ben will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.
What should I bring to my first meeting with Ben?
Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Ben will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Ben accepting new contracts clients right now?
Ben's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.
Areas served
Contracts attorneys serving Houston, Dallas and Austin in Texas
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