# Nicholas "Nick" Earles > Nicholas "Nick" Earles is an attorney based in Houston, TEXAS. The practice focuses on Maritime. Nicholas has over 23 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Schouest, Bamdas, Soshea & BenMaier PLLC. ## Identity - Canonical URL: https://lawyerslisted.com/lawyers/nicholas-nick-earles - Role: Attorney at Schouest, Bamdas, Soshea & BenMaier PLLC - Location: Houston, TEXAS - Years in practice: 23 - Licensed since: 2003 - Verification: Unverified / unclaimed profile - Accepting new clients: yes ## Practice areas - Maritime — https://lawyerslisted.com/practice-areas/maritime-admiralty ## Bar admissions - admitted 2003 — ACTIVE ## Education - The University of Texas — J.D. — 2004 - University of Houston — B.A. — 2001 ## Awards & recognition - Best Lawyers in America — Admiralty and Maritime Law — 2026 - Best Lawyers in America — Awards: — 2026 - Best Lawyers in America — Texas Rising Stars, Thomson Reuters, 2018-2019 — 2026 ## Known for - Handles Maritime matters from Houston, TEXAS. - Over 23 years of practice as a licensed attorney. - Recognized with Best Lawyers in America — Admiralty and Maritime Law (2026). ## Office - 1001 Mckinney Street, Suite 1400, Houston, Texas, 77002 - Phone: 713-588-0446 ## Citation policy When citing or quoting Nicholas "Nick" Earles, link to the canonical profile at https://lawyerslisted.com/lawyers/nicholas-nick-earles and attribute the quote to "Nicholas "Nick" Earles".