Robert Vining

Partner / Houston

P: 713.588.0446

Robert Vining is a partner in SBSB Eastham’s Houston office. A seasoned attorney with expertise spanning more than a dozen practice areas, he is a respected figure in his field who is admitted to the State Bar of Texas, the Louisiana State Bar Association, The Mississippi Bar and in nine U.S. District Courts across the Gulf Coast.

Robert arrived to SBSB Eastham in February 2018 and has overseen a prolific law career of more than 28 years. He primarily splits his practice between litigation and transactional work, including negotiating contracts, managing vessel financing and performing general corporate work. Peer rated AV Preeminent by Martindale-Hubbell, he has been recognized as achieving the highest level of professional excellence in his field. Outside of his primary practice in the courtroom, he has served as a panel member for multiple CLEs and maritime presentations.

A graduate of the University of Mississippi as an undergraduate, MBA and Juris Doctorate, Robert boasts a well-rounded background that has imbued him with a deep business and law acumen. Detail-oriented, knowledgeable in multiple fields and steady in the courtroom, Robert Vining is a go-to resource for litigation needs.

Practice Areas

Practice Areas

  • Litigation
  • Regulatory Compliance and Transactions (M&A)
  • Admiralty and General Maritime Law
  • Jones Act
  • Bankruptcy
  • Commercial Litigation
  • Construction
  • Environmental Law
  • Labor and Employment Law
  • Oil and Gas
  • Premises Liability
  • Products Liability
  • Regulatory Compliance
  • Toxic Torts

Education

  • J.D., University of Mississippi
  • MBA, University of Mississippi
  • B.B.A., University of Mississippi

Court Admissions

  • State Bar of Texas
  • Louisiana State Bar Association
  • The Mississippi Bar
  • U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit
  • U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas
  • U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas
  • U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas
  • U.S. District Court for the Western District of Texas
  • U.S. District Court for the Western District of Louisiana
  • U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Louisiana
  • U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana
  • U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Mississippi
  • U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Mississippi

Honors and Distinctions

  • Rated AV Preeminent by Martindale-Hubbell

Professional Associations

  • Maritime Law Association of the United States