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About Karl Long

Karl Long represents people who have been catastrophically injured and families that have lost loved ones. His wide-ranging practice covers plant explosions, construction incidents, commercial vehicle accidents, oilfield injuries, automotive products liability, and dram shop incidents. Karl graduated from South Texas College of Law Houston in 2009 with honors.

He started his career at Abraham Watkins as a contract attorney for partner Mo Aziz, then spent seven years at a boutique defense firm specializing in product liability and premises liability involving tire manufacturers and retailers before re-joining Abraham Watkins in 2019. Since returning, he has helped secure in excess of $500 million in verdicts and settlements. He is recognized as a Best Lawyer, Super Lawyer, and Life Fellow of the Texas Bar Foundation.

Proven verdicts and settlements

$28.59 millionVerdict

A Harris County jury found ExxonMobil 100% responsible for a July 2019 explosion at its Baytown olefins plant caused by decades-ignored popcorn polymer buildup, awarding five injured workers $28,591,000 after three weeks of trial.

Harris County, TX · 2023Workplace InjuryRead the full story →
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Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome. Each case is unique and depends on its own facts.

Practice areas

Education

South Texas College of Law Houston
J.D., 2009

Bar admissions & credentials

State Bar of Texas, admitted 2009

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