SBSB Elevates Attorney Victor Burnette to Partner

Promotion strengthens firm’s leadership team in Houston

HOUSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Schouest, Bamdas, Soshea & BenMaier PLLC (SBSB) is pleased to announce it has promoted attorney Victor Burnette to partner.

Based in the firm’s Houston office, Mr. Burnette handles matters relating to the Defense Base Act (DBA), the Longshore and Harbor Workers’ Compensation Act (LHWCA), the Non-Appropriated Funds Instrumentalities Act (NAFIA) and the War Hazards Compensation Act (WHCA).

“Victor joined us as a young associate attorney at our former firm,” said SBSB managing partner John Schouest. “He transitioned over to SBSB when the firm was born and was part of our initial group of 25 attorneys. In fact, Victor was assigned as Employee No. 1 in our brand-new payroll system. We are pleased and proud to elevate him to partner.”

Mr. Burnette left SBSB to work for global insurance company AIG, where he provided education on DBA and WHCA matters and the link between social media investigations and insurance defense claims. He then worked elsewhere representing claimants and plaintiffs prior to rejoining SBSB in 2023. He served as special counsel with the firm before being promoted to partner.

“SBSB has played a major role in my career,” said Mr. Burnette. “I am incredibly proud of the work we’re able to do for our clients and to be a part of this amazing group of lawyers. It is an honor to now be named a partner.”

A graduate of the University of Texas at Austin and South Texas College of Law, Mr. Burnette is admitted to the State Bar of Texas and is licensed to practice before the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas.

About Schouest, Bamdas, Soshea & BenMaier

SBSB is a group of experienced attorneys who have come together to form a law firm focused on client needs. The firm’s goal is to be the go-to resource at every stage of the legal process, bringing deeper experience, deeper commitment and deeper insights to help solve the most complex issues. In consultation or in the courtroom, the firm will aggressively pursue a client’s best interests. For more information about the firm, visit https://sbsblaw.com/.