Robert C. “Chip” Lane
Managing Partner
Chip Lane is the firm's managing partner. He handles bankruptcy and civil litigation in both federal and state courts throughout Texas. In bankruptcy matters, Mr. Lane guides businesses and individuals through Chapters 7, 11, and 13. Mr. Lane's civil litigation practice focuses on fighting for the rights of businesses against predatory lenders, property owners whose claims have been wrongfully denied by insurance companies, and homeowners in disputes with mortgage lenders, including foreclosure defense.
Chip Lane holds a B.A. from Rhodes College in Memphis, TN (1998) and a J.D. with Honors from the University of Miami School of Law (2004). Mr. Lane was admitted to the Texas State Bar in 2004 and the Georgia State Bar in 2011. He is also admitted in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District, Eastern District., Western District and Northern District of Texas.
Before forming The Lane Law Firm in 2013, Mr. Lane was a Partner with Middagh & Lane, established in 2009. Prior to that, Mr. Lane was an associate with the Houston firm of Doyle, Restrepo, Harvin & Robbins LLP.
BAR ADMISSIONS
- Texas State Bar | 2004
- Georgia State Bar| 2011
- United States District Court - Southern District of Texas
- United States District Court - Northern District of Texas
- United States District Court - Eastern District of Texas
- United States District Court - Western District of Texas
EDUCATION
University of Miami School of Law
J.D., Cum Laude, 2004
While in law school, Mr. Lane was invited to participate in the State of Florida Moot Court competition, and after arguing their mock case to the Florida Supreme Court, Mr. Lane’s team won first place and he was given the Best Oral Advocate award by the Florida Supreme Court.
Rhodes College
B.A., International Business, 1998
Mr. Lane was a student leader and member of Kappa Sigma Fraternity.
AWARDS & RECOGNITIONS
In addition to exceptional ratings on Avvo, Mr. Lane is continually recognized for his success in the community and his support for his clients. Additional awards and recognitions include:
- Recognized as a "Rising Star" in 2010, 2012-2016 by Super Lawyers.
- Received the AVVO Client's Choice award for 2013, 2014, 2015, 2018, 2019, 2021, 2022
- Identified by H magazine as one of "Houston's Top Lawyers" in 2011
- Named a "Top Young Lawyer" in 2010 by Super Lawyers, a Thomson Reuters service.
- Recognized as a "Top Lawyer of 2014" as ranked by AVVO and published in Houstonia magazine in December 2014 as well as ABODE Magazine in 2020.
- Chip has been a Texas Bar Foundation "Life Fellow" since 2010.
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