
Hank Stout
Co-Founding Partner & Personal Injury Trial Attorney
Hank Stout co-founded Sutliff & Stout in 2008 with Graham E. Sutliff after four years practicing insurance defense at Phelps Dunbar and other large Houston firms. He was mentored early by trial lawyer Dan Pepitone, whose aggressive trial practice shaped the litigation-first approach Sutliff & Stout is known for today.
About Hank Stout
Hank Stout co-founded Sutliff & Stout in 2008 with Graham E. Sutliff after four years practicing insurance defense at Phelps Dunbar and other large Houston firms. He was mentored early by trial lawyer Dan Pepitone, whose aggressive trial practice shaped the litigation-first approach Sutliff & Stout is known for today.
Hank Stout is one of a small number of Texas attorneys board certified in Personal Injury Trial Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization, a designation that requires a documented number of actual trials and rigorous peer review. The firm handles personal injury cases throughout Texas, with a primary focus on commercial trucking and catastrophic injury matters.
Raised in San Angelo, Texas as the son of a district judge turned practicing attorney, Hank Stout credits West Texas values, honesty, directness, and straightforward client communication, with shaping the way he runs his firm. Sutliff & Stout maintains an open-file policy with clients, communicates strategy decisions monthly or more often, and treats clients as the ultimate decision-maker on settlement versus trial.
Education
J.D. — Law Review
South Texas College of Law
Class of 2004
B.A.
University of Mississippi
Class of 2001
Awards & Recognition
Board Certified, Personal Injury Trial Law
Certified by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization.
Texas Super Lawyer
Recognized every year since 2012 by Thomson Reuters Super Lawyers.
Million Dollar Advocates Forum
Membership limited to attorneys who have achieved verdicts and settlements exceeding $1 million.
Texas Bar Foundation Fellow
Recognition for leadership and service in the Texas legal community.
Professional Memberships
- State Bar of Texas
- Houston Bar Association
- Texas Trial Lawyers Association
- Million Dollar Advocates Forum
- Texas Bar Foundation
Practice Areas
Hank Stout focuses on the following areas of personal injury law at Sutliff & Stout.
Personal Injury Trial Law
Commercial Trucking / 18-Wheeler Accidents
Car Accidents
Wrongful Death
Catastrophic Injuries
Insurance Claims
Positive Reviews
Sutliff & Stout has been recognized as Texas Super Lawyers every year since 2012. Ratings and recognitions reflect peer and client evaluation at the time given and do not guarantee a similar outcome in your case.
Client Satisfaction Rate
Sutliff & Stout maintains a strong client satisfaction record, reflecting the firm's focus on communication and trial preparation. Past results do not guarantee a similar outcome in any future case.
$1B+ Recovered
Co-founding partner Graham E. Sutliff has recovered more than $1 billion in verdicts and settlements over his career across Texas personal injury and commercial trucking cases. Past results do not guarantee a similar outcome in any future case.
Episodes of Houston Car and Truck Accident Law with Hank Stout
Subscribe to Houston Car and Truck Accident Law with Hank Stout for unfiltered conversations about Texas personal injury law, commercial trucking litigation, and the strategy Sutliff & Stout uses on real cases. New episodes cover what accident victims and their families actually need to know before the call with an insurance adjuster.

How to File a Car Accident Claim
Host Hank Stout walks Abby Arnold through what to do after a car accident in Houston, from the scene through filing a claim. Covers Texas's fault-based insurance system, the 30/60 minimum coverage limits, modified comparative negligence and the 51% bar, the two-year statute of limitations under Texas Civil Practice & Remedies Code Section 16.003, what…

The YOU Interview with Hank Stout
In this debut episode, host Hank Stout sits for an interview with Abby Arnold and walks through his path from San Angelo to Houston, four years practicing insurance defense before founding Sutliff & Stout with Graham E. Sutliff in 2008, the firm's litigation-first case strategy, and how AI and autonomous vehicles are reshaping personal injury law in Texas.
Reviews of Houston Car and Truck Accident Law with Hank Stout
Client testimonials displayed here are from verified sources and represent the experiences of actual Sutliff & Stout clients. Each client's circumstances are unique, and the outcome in any prior case does not guarantee or predict a similar outcome in your case.
I was in a terrible car wreck, one that could have ruined me considering today's economy. After searching far and wide, I finally found Sutliff & Stout. Their character and high morals were exemplified in my legal representation against huge power company. Through their expertise, I received proper medical care plus the money I needed to pay for future medical treatment and secure my financial future.
JJJudy J.
Verified Client
The Sutliff & Stout Law Firm helped me when I needed it the most with true professionalism and courtesy. After my child was injured at a daycare, Sutliff & Stout helped me make the best decisions possible. I would definitely recommend Sutliff & Stout to anyone that needs legal assistance. I wouldn't even dare think of calling any other attorney.
CFCassie F.
Verified Client
When ten different attorneys gave me the cold shoulder, Sutliff & Stout warmly accepted me and my case. When I thought there was no hope for me, Hank and Graham worked extremely hard, for a very long time, in order to put me in a position to convince the city to settle. Without Sutliff & Stout, I would not have been treated fairly and would have significant debts as a result of the collision.
CFChris F.
Verified Client
I had an accident with an 18-wheeler. All I wanted was for my medical bills to be taken care of but the company would not help. Sutliff & Stout came to my house, sat down with me and discussed my options. I liked them immediately. I'd never been involved in an accident with a vehicle that massive before. It was scary, and I didn't know what to do. Sutliff & Stout were there for me, and they helped me map a strategy to achieve all of my goals. I highly recommend Sutliff & Stout for any legal matters you may have.
MKMatt K.
Verified Client
Having never been in a car accident before, I assumed the insurance company for the 18-wheeler would take care of everything, and do so honestly. I was wrong. The insurance company refused to help me with my medical bills and wouldn't treat me fairly. That's when I contacted Sutliff & Stout. Thankfully, they stepped into the picture and made sure that I was treated fairly and with respect. These guys are tireless and fierce advocates for their clients. Sutliff & Stout provided clear explanations at every step, outlined my options, and carried out any decision I made. I was very fortunate to have found this firm.
SHShannon H.
Verified Client
Sutliff & Stout immediately started working on my case and resolved it as soon as they could, because they understood I had been through enough after the death of my husband. Although a number of lawyers refused to help me because of the risk and cost involved in my case, Sutliff & Stout boldly took on my case and obtained a settlement that secured my economic future and, thereby, lessening the load on my shoulders after the accident. Where the other lawyers turned their backs, Sutliff & Stout fought to make my situation a bit more bearable.
LFLinda F.
Verified Client
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