Andrews Kurth LLP is a Houston, Texas based law firm founded by Frank Andrews and U.S. Congressman Thomas Henry Ball in 1902 and later joined by Melvin Kurth in 1913.
Andrews Kurth served a pivotal role in representing Texas railroad firms in the early 1900s. They also represented both the Reconstruction Finance Corporation and Federal National Mortgage Corporation as part of FDR's
Famous clients include Howard Hughes. Andrews Kurth litigated his inheritance, IRS, and Spruce Goose cases. They also oversaw the public sale of Hughes shares in TWA.
Famous employees include Former U.S. Secretary of State James Baker who worked at Andrews & Kurth after receiving his J.D. in 1957 until becoming Undersecretary of Commerce for U.S. President Gerald Ford in 1975.
The firm currently has 400 attorneys internationally, including offices in London and Beijing. Bob Jewell serves as the firm's managing partner.