Perry Zivley was born and raised in Houston, Texas. After completing his undergraduate degree at Southwestern University, he came back to Houston to get his law degree and start his practice. Mr. Zivley’s legal practice has always focused on litigation and trying cases. He is very comfortable in the courtroom having won many major victories against large corporations, including multi-national entities. Representing plaintiffs against corporate giants is his passion. Perry works on a contingent fee basis because he knows his clients, more often than not, would not get their day in court otherwise. His talent for finding the needle in the haystack of evidence serves his clients well. Tenacity, a strong work ethic, and his compassion for victims of personal injury, negligence, or business fraud are what Mr. Zivley is known for, along with his remarkable gift for strategic moves during the prosecution of cases.
Areas of Practice
100% Civil litigation including personal injury and complex civil matters
Litigation Percentage
- Texas, 1986
- U.S. Federal Courts, 1986
Bar Admissions
- Texas, 1986
- U.S. Federal Courts, 1986
Education
- South Texas College of Law, Houston, Texas
- J.D., Doctor of Jurisprudence – 1986
- Southwestern University, Georgetown, Texas
- B.B.A., Bachelor of Business Administration – 1985
- Major: Finance
Published Works
- Courtroom Technology, Houston Bar Association, 2006
Honors and Awards
- SuperLawyers, a Thomson Reuters Company, 2009-2014
- Texas Top Lawyers, SuperLawyer, A Thomson Reuters Company, 2009-2014
Memberships
- Professional Associations and Memberships
- Houston Bar Association, Member
- American Bar Association, Member
- Texas Young Lawyers Association, Member
- State Bar of Texas, Member
- Association of Trial Lawyers in America, Member
Past Employment Positions
- Calvin, Dylewski, et al, Associate
- Zivley Law Firm, Partner
Pro Bono Activities
- Alzheimer’s Association of South East Texas; former Board Member
- Open Door Mission; current Board Member
- First Presbyterian Church, Houston, Texas; Member
Languages
- Spanish
- English
Fraternities/Sororities
- Kappa Sigma