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    Ivan M. Rodriguez

    Partner

    Houston
    O: 713-225-7251 C: 713-890-2927
    ivan.rodriguez@phelps.com
    Areas Of Focus
    EnergyLitigation

    Ivan Rodriguez handles a wide variety of complex matters within the maritime and energy industries, including breach of contract/commercial disputes, insurance defense and coverage matters, marine/offshore casualties, maritime lien claims, oil pollution/environmental claims, personal injury claims and premises liability matters. Ivan also acts as regional and national counsel for several clients.

    Ivan’s litigation practice also extends to other areas, including construction disputes, labor and employment and products liability. He leads Phelps' Houston office as its managing partner and head of its litigation team. He also helps the firm realize new opportunities and innovations as a member of its Policy and Planning Committee. 

    As a native of Bogota, Colombia, he is fluent in both English and Spanish, and his language capabilities have proven invaluable to clients throughout the course of his legal career. Ivan manages cases in numerous foreign jurisdictions and Chambers USA describes him as an attorney who “stands out for his experience in the South American markets.”

    Outside of the office, Ivan serves as a member of the Foundation Board for the Hispanic Bar Association of Houston.

    As a native of Bogota, Colombia, he is fluent in both English and Spanish, and his language capabilities have proven invaluable to clients throughout the course of his legal career. Ivan manages cases in numerous foreign jurisdictions and Chambers USA describes him as an attorney who “stands out for his experience in the South American markets.”

    Outside of the office, Ivan serves as a member of the Foundation Board for the Hispanic Bar Association of Houston.

    Insights

    • August 15, 2024

      185 Phelps Lawyers Chosen for Best Lawyers in America, 20 Named "Lawyer of the Year," 26 Added to “Ones to Watch” List…

    • June 6, 2024

      Chambers USA Guide 2024 Ranks 24 Phelps Practice Areas and 69 Lawyers…

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    • August 17, 2023

      Best Lawyers in America Selects 208 Phelps Lawyers, Names 12 "Lawyer of the Year," Adds 47 to "Ones to Watch" List…

    • June 1, 2023

      Chambers USA 2023 Ranks 20 Phelps Practice Areas and 60 Lawyers…

    • June 1, 2022

      Chambers USA 2022 Ranks 19 Phelps Practice Areas and 56 Lawyers…

    • May 24, 2022

      Phelps Partner Ivan M. Rodriguez Represents Houston on Board of National Maritime Law Association…

    • March 31, 2022

      Houston’s Vibrant Culture and Diverse Population Welcome You to One of the Country’s Friendliest, Fastest-Growing Cities…

    • September 28, 2021

      Access to Trailblazers: Ivan Rodriguez Explains How Diverse Cultures and Perspectives Can Help You Chart a Course for Success…

    • May 20, 2021

      Chambers USA 2021 Ranks 18 Phelps Practice Areas and 52 Lawyers…

    • February 27, 2020

      Phelps Names Ivan Rodriguez Managing Partner of Houston Office…

    • July 15, 2019

      In Our Communities: Ivan Rodriguez Installed as Chair for the IADC's Environmental and Energy Law Committee…

    Recognition

    • Chambers USA: America’s Leading Lawyers for Business - Transportation: Shipping/Maritime: Litigation
    • Admiralty and Maritime Law (2024-2025), Insurance Law (2025), The Best Lawyers in America 
    • Consejos Legales Award, Hispanic Bar Association of Houston
    • Chambers USA: America’s Leading Lawyers for Business - Transportation: Shipping/Maritime: Litigation
    • Admiralty and Maritime Law (2024-2025), Insurance Law (2025), The Best Lawyers in America 
    • Consejos Legales Award, Hispanic Bar Association of Houston

    Education

    • Louisiana State University Law Center, J.D., 1993
    • Louisiana State University, B.S., 1990
    • Louisiana State University Law Center, J.D., 1993
    • Louisiana State University, B.S., 1990

    Credentials

    • Texas
    • Louisiana
    • Florida
    • U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit
    • U.S. District Court, Southern District of Texas
    • U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Texas
    • U.S. District Court, Western District of Texas
    • U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Louisiana
    • U.S. District Court, Middle District of Louisiana
    • U.S. District Court, Western District of Louisiana
    • Spanish
    • Texas
    • Louisiana
    • Florida
    • U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit
    • U.S. District Court, Southern District of Texas
    • U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Texas
    • U.S. District Court, Western District of Texas
    • U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Louisiana
    • U.S. District Court, Middle District of Louisiana
    • U.S. District Court, Western District of Louisiana
    • Spanish

    Memberships and Affiliations

    • International Association of Defense Counsel
    • Maritime Law Association of the United States - Proctor Member (2015 - present), Board of Directors (2022-2025)
    • Hispanic Bar Association of Houston - Foundation Board Member
    • International Association of Defense Counsel
    • Maritime Law Association of the United States - Proctor Member (2015 - present), Board of Directors (2022-2025)
    • Hispanic Bar Association of Houston - Foundation Board Member
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    • Environmental
    • Insurance
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    • Maritime
    • Real Estate and Construction
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