The firm known today as Doré Rothberg Law, P.C. was founded in 1990 by attorney Carl Doré, who spent over a decade as a petroleum engineer before beginning his legal career. Founded on Carl’s expertise in oil and gas law, the firm has since expanded organically to address other needs of our clients both within and outside the energy industry. Carl and his wife, Tamra, have also owned Katy Budget Books, a local Katy-area independent bookstore, for nearly 40 years. Carl’s experience with the oil and gas sector and passion for small businesses have fueled the firm since its inception.

Like our founder, many of the firm’s attorneys bring to the table not only legal knowledge but a wealth of practical experience from prior careers in business and industry. Our diverse, well-rounded team has both the legal knowledge and real-world insights to address our clients’ current needs and achieve their future goals.

Our Core Values

The foundation for Doré Rothberg Law's growth and enduring success has been the values around which the firm was built.

Problem-Solving

While we are trained to be attorneys, we view ourselves first and foremost as problem-solvers. Our clients rely on our legal expertise to address complex business and financial challenges, and we secure their confidence in our work by proactively identifying risks before they become problems.

Innovation

At Dore Rothberg Law, we respect tradition while constantly seeking novel ways to serve our clients in an evolving legal landscape. Merely repeating what has always been done will only ever produce the same results; innovation allows us to deliver more effective, forward-thinking solutions.

Trust

Business is built on relationships, and relationships are built on trust. Many of our clients have worked with us for decades because they are confident we place their interests first—not only in the immediate future, but for the long term. Our team values integrity, honors its commitments, and provides honest, straightforward advice. We do not cut corners, and we uphold the highest ethical and professional standards in every are

Diversity

Dore Rothberg Law values diversity because we have witnessed how it strengthens our firm and enhances the service we provide to our clients. Team members with varied backgrounds and perspectives contribute a wider range of insights, experiences, and approaches to problem-solving. This depth of perspective enables us to deliver more thoughtful, effective, and comprehensive advocacy.

Responsiveness

Whether our client's legal matter is personal or business-related, it’s a priority to them. By responding promptly when clients have questions or concerns, we show our clients that their needs are a priority to us, too.

Community

Doré Rothberg emphasizes community both within and outside the firm. By cultivating a close-knit community within the firm, we can better serve the local communities that have supported our growth and that we and our clients call home. We live this out by being actively involved in many community organizations (Houston Food Bank, Meals on Wheels of Tarrant County, Fortress Youth Development Center, Aggie Women Network, The Downtown Group) and bar associations (Houston Bar Association, Houston Young Lawyers Association, Tarrant County Bar Association, the Texas Aggie Bar Association).

Most of Doré Rothberg’s clients come to us by referral—either colleagues who know and respect our work or other clients who have benefited from it. We invite you to learn more about our team and our services, and we encourage you to contact us to learn more about how we can help you.