Why Olan?
In the civil district courts of Harris County, both plaintiffs and defendants face ever-increasing costs just to get their day in court. These expenses are largely due to burdensome procedures and “busy work” tasks that often do little—or nothing—to actually resolve the dispute. In fact, many cases end up costing more than the amount of the claims in the lawsuit. Simply put, the problem is the “one size fits all” approach. It leads to injustice and cynicism, and it bogs down the system. Far too often, a litigant leaves the courthouse feeling as though it just wasn’t worth the effort—even if he or she won.
Olan Boudreaux believes it is time to elect judges who can manage their dockets to give all parties an impartial forum where they can get a fair shake on a level playing field; a forum where every party is treated with dignity and respect; and a forum where the cost doesn’t overshadow the merits of the case.
Olan Boudreaux will bring 25 years of experience to the bench. He has represented plaintiffs and defendants in virtually every type of civil lawsuit. Throughout his career, he has worked tirelessly for the people – his clients, students, and associates. He firmly believes that a judge needs to be a student of the law, someone who understands that the judge’s role is not to mechanically apply the rules, someone who is dedicated to understanding the nuances of the law, and someone who has a healthy respect for the law’s historical foundations and its development over time.
While in law school, Olan was an Associate Editor of the South Texas Law Journal, and he was on the National Mock Trial Team and the ATLA Mock Trial Team. After graduating first in his law school class and scoring the highest grade on the Texas bar exam, Olan has continued his study of the law throughout his career. In addition to his active trial practice, he has lectured and written course materials for numerous legal education programs throughout Texas over the past two decades. He has achieved board certification by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization in both civil trial law and personal injury trial law. Of the over 75,000 lawyers in Texas, less than one percent hold both of these certifications. In 2004, Olan was appointed by the President of the State Bar of Texas to the Texas Board of Legal Specialization, where he has served as a member of the board and has served two terms as the Board’s chair.
Olan’s peers have recognized his achievements and integrity by electing him into the American Board of Trial Advocates, an organization of distinguished lawyers throughout the United States. In addition, he has been acknowledged by other lawyers in Best Lawyers in America, Texas Monthly “Super Lawyers” and H Magazine as a “Houston Top Lawyer” and “Lawyer for the People.” He is a Sustaining Life Fellow of both the Texas Bar Foundation and the Houston Bar Foundation.
Olan Boudreaux aims to be your next Judge of the 190th Civil District Court. He does not seek the office for prestige or power. Olan seeks the office for the absolute right reason: he wants to make a difference for the people of Harris County, and he can make a difference for the people of Harris County, and he will make a difference for the people of Harris County. His professional and personal history is the proof.
Olan is married to Mary Anne Boudreaux. They have a blended family of four daughters, Lisa, Katie, Melanie and Denise, and they are the proud grandparents of Morgan, Madilynn, Meghan, Nate, and Gillian.
