Sean Hudson McCarthy

Sean McCarthy is regarded as a trusted adviser first and foremost. He listens to his client’s issues and offers carefully thought-out solutions. Sean’s law practice spans a wide range of civil litigation. He is well-versed in complex commercial litigation after representing business clients in disputes about international trade treaty issues, international and domestic oil and gas deals, contract breaches, fraud, fiduciary duties, and insurance policy coverage. Sean also represents people who have been injured by the negligence of others. Sean has tried cases in state and federal courts. He has represented clients in domestic and international arbitrations.

He also leads the firm’s insurance litigation docket. He regularly represents policyholders and beneficiaries against insurance companies covering wrongfully denied or underpaid medical, property, and life insurance claims.

Sean’s experience covers all aspects of the case: discovery, expert witness preparation, motion practice, oral arguments, mediation, arbitration, and trial. He also has appellate experience and argued successfully to affirm an award for his client before the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit.

His breadth of knowledge and skills is a valuable addition to the Williams Hart & Boundas team, where we have the expertise and access to resources necessary to battle any organization or state that has violated the rights of an individual. And Sean will not back down from any battle; nothing will hinder his tenacity to do what is necessary for his clients.

Sean was born in San Antonio, Texas, and grew up in Spring, Texas. After high school, he was appointed to the United States Air Force Academy. Upon graduation, he received his commission and served as an active duty officer for five years before separating and moving back to Houston. Sean is licensed to practice in Texas and before all four District Courts of Texas and the United States Courts of Appeal for the Fifth and Eleventh Circuits. He is a member of several legal professional associations and was named to the Texas Rising Stars list from 2014 through 2018 and included in the Texas Super. Lawyers' list from 2020 to 2026.

Awards:

Selected to Super Lawyers: 2020 - 2026

Selected to Super Lawyers Rising Stars: 2014 - 2018

Top Verdict - Top 100 Verdicts in Texas in 2025

Top Veredict - Top 50 Veredicts in Texas in 2023.

Premier Case Victories & Settlements:

$25,000,000 Settlement

Breach of contract recovery for a construction company against a pipeline company.

$18,500,000 Settlement

Recovered for an individual who suffered severe brain damage due to a pipe explosion in a tugboat engine room.

$15,000,000 Jury Verdict

Awarded against the driver of a company vehicle who struck a pedestrian in a crosswalk.

$13,000,000 Jury Verdict

Awarded against multiple defendants for a train-to-automobile collision resulting in one fatality and two serious injuries.

$12,300,000 Settlement

Recovered for two individuals injured in a catastrophic boating crash.

$11,000,000 Settlement

Recovered for a lineman who suffered severe injuries when a transformer fell due to the use of undersized bolts, involving claims of negligent installation and safety standard violations.

$5,750,000 Settlement

Recovered on behalf of a surgical center against a healthcare plan for breach of contract and refusal to honor medical service payments.

$4,000,000 Settlement

Recovered for an oilfield worker who suffered life-altering injuries due to an undersized pipe explosion, involving claims for negligent installation and failure to follow industry safety standards.