Hampton & King

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With more than 70 years of combined experience, our success is directly tied to the success of our clients. We deliver client-focused services grounded in a philosophy that prioritizes their needs and goals.

Medical malpractice cases are unique. The law has nuances that apply only to medical malpractice cases. Same for the rules of evidence.

The fact issues are different from other lawsuits. Jurors’ attitudes are different. Even the insurance companies think differently.

Our birth injury attorneys in Houston have lived in that different world for decades. We have the experience and the track record that you should look for when choosing someone to represent you and your family in such a crucial matter.

At Hampton & King, we work diligently to hold negligent medical providers accountable for the harm they cause. We understand the laws and procedures that govern medical malpractice lawsuits in Houston and will fight to secure the justice and compensation your family deserves.

Why Hire Hampton & King?

Chris and Hartley have spent a combined 70 years representing families in medical negligence cases. They have been honored year after year by Super Lawyers and have been recognized by U.S. News and World Reports Best Lawyers as a Tier 1 Medical Malpractice firm. Hartley Hampton has been chosen Texas Medical Malpractice Plaintiff’s Lawyer of the Year twice, most recently in 2024. See the Our Attorneys section for more information.

We know that you have choices. There are many law firms advertising for cases in the Greater Houston, Texas and Santa Fe, New Mexico areas. We encourage you to make a careful comparison of their experience, results and resources.

When we take a case, we make a commitment to provide state-of-the-art representation. We invest our time—often two or three years or more—and our money–often more than $100,000. We are only paid if the case is successful. For that reason, we are very selective about the catastrophic injury lawsuits in Houston we accept and we keep our caseloads small.
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Areas of Practice (65)

  • Birth Injuries
  • Birth Infections
  • Birth Trauma
  • C-Section Mistakes
  • Fetal Heart Monitoring Mistakes
  • Hypoxic and Anoxic Brain Injury
  • Improper Newborn Intubation
  • Improper Resuscitation
  • Labor and Delivery Errors
  • Mismanagement of Group B Strep
  • Pitocin Mistakes
  • Pregnancy Complications
  • Cephalopelvic Disproportion
  • Fetal Distress and Oxygen Deprivation
  • Gestational Diabetes
  • Large Fetus Complication
  • Perinatal Asphyxia
  • Perinatal Hypoxia and Anoxia
  • Postpartum Hemorrhage
  • Preeclampsia / HELLP Syndrome
  • Prolapsed Umbilical Cord
  • Umbilical Cord Entrapment
  • Uterine Rupture
  • Conditions Resulting from Birth Injuries
  • Cerebral Palsy
  • Hypoxic Ischemic Encephalopathy (HIE)
  • Injuries to the Mother
  • Kernicterus / Excessive Jaundice
  • Neonatal Encephalopathy
  • Physician Negligence
  • Doctor Malpractice
  • Midwife Negligence
  • OB-GYN Malpractice
  • Pitocin Labor Induction and Birth Injury Infographic
  • Medical Malpractice
  • Anesthesia Complications
  • Alprazolam (Xanax) Overdose
  • Anesthesia Overdose
  • Intubation Complications
  • Laryngeal Mask Airway Misplacement
  • Central Pontine Myelinolysis
  • Diagnosis Mistakes
  • Cancer Misdiagnosis
  • Heart Condition Misdiagnosis
  • Hospital Negligence
  • Medical Device Failures
  • Medication Errors and Drug Interactions
  • Mismanaged Health Conditions
  • National Federal Tort Claims (FTCA) Cases
  • Posterior Ischemic Optic Neuropathy
  • Standard of Care
  • Stevens Johnson Syndrome
  • Surgical Errors
  • Laparoscopic Surgery Accidents
  • Wrong-Site Surgery
  • The Legal Process
  • Expert Testimony
  • Special Needs Trusts
  • Treatment Errors
  • Spinal Cord Abscess
  • Air Embolisms
  • Paraplegia and Quadriplegia
  • Wernickes Syndrome
  • Mesenteric Ischemia
  • Ischemia
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Hartley Hampton: Attorney with Hampton & King
Hartley Hampton
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5.0
1 Review
Houston, TX , 
Santa Fe, NM
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Birth Injuries, Medical Malpractice

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Christopher King: Attorney with Hampton & King
Christopher King
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5.0
9 Reviews
Houston, TX , 
Santa Fe, NM
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Birth Injuries, Medical Malpractice, Health Law, Commercial Real Estate, Nursing Home Litigation, Personal Injury, General Practice, Litigation View More

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Attorneys at this organization are praised for their exceptional skill, particularly in medical malpractice. Peers commend their uncompromised ethics, intelligence, and strong communication abilities. They are also recognized as consummate professionals who zealously represent clients while remaining respectful of opposing counsel.

5.0/5.0 (9 reviews)

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  • Analytical Capability

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  • Judgment

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  • Communication

    5.0/5.0

  • Legal Experience

    5.0/5.0

  • 5.0/5.0 Review for Mr. Christopher King by a Founder on 05/01/26 in Medical Malpractice

    Chris is one of the best medical malpractice lawyers in Houston and I have worked with him in the past. Great lawyer

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  • 5.0/5.0 Review for Mr. Christopher King by a Senior Partner on 04/30/26 in Health Care

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  • 5.0/5.0 Review for Mr. Christopher King by a Managing Partner on 04/07/26 in Medical Malpractice

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  • 5.0/5.0 Review for Mr. Christopher King by a Attorney on 04/01/26 in Medical Malpractice

    Christoper King is an excellent lawyer with the highest of integrity.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Review for Mr. Christopher King by a Founder on 04/01/26 in Medical Malpractice

    Chris is an outstanding medical malpractice lawyer. He is my go-to person for questions in this practice area and has demonstrated an exceptional skill set in this very challenging field. He is also generally a good person.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Review for Mr. Christopher King by a Judge on 02/27/09 in Civil Litigation

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  • 5.0/5.0 Review for Mr. Christopher King by a Other Law Firm Position on 02/27/09 in Medical Malpractice

    i have known chris king as a lawyer for almost a decade. he is a consumate professional and is a more than worhty of an av rating.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Review for Mr. Christopher King by a Managing Partner on 02/27/09 in General Liability Defense

    i know chris to be a very bright and articulate attorney who zealously represents his clients and has an ethical standard beyond reproach.

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  • 4.8/5.0 Review for Mr. Christopher King by a Of Counsel on 03/15/09 in Health Care Liability

    very ethical and intelligent, respectful of opposing counsel, excellent communicator. an asset to any law firm or client.

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