Oscar Sommers, Attorney at Law: Texas lawyer with military and international background

THE WOODLANDS, Texas - A fifth-generation Texan with strong roots in the Lone Star State, Oscar Sommers, Attorney at Law, works diligently to find justice for his clients. With his office located in Conroe and serving Montgomery County, Sommers works with cases pertaining to family law, criminal defense, personal injury claims, probate, and business law. Not only has Sommers practiced in the state of Texas, he has practiced internationally as well, due to his extensive military service, serving his country through various missions all over the world.

Known to friends and colleagues as Jack, there was not a particular moment or instance for Sommers that influenced his career choice, but he was sure to note the influence of his family: in particular, his father and uncles. With a strong family background of military service and law, Sommers did not hesitate to follow in that same path.

“My father had been a World War II veteran. He was in the Pacific Theater with the Navy,” said Sommers. “I also had an uncle who was in the Army and had a lot to do with the development of the gliders that were used in the invasion on D-Day, and I had another uncle who was a Korean War veteran.”

With a family presenting a strong military background, Sommers only continued the tradition.

“I was the oldest male in my generation, and I just though that that’s what men did,” said Sommers.

Sommers first came to Montgomery County as a patrolman for the Conroe Police Department where he also attended Sam Houston State University so that he could obtain his Master’s degree. With a goal in sight, not only had Sommers been promoted to the position of Prosecutor’s Investigator, he also finished his Master’s and went on to attend law school at South Texas College of Law. By the time he was 26, Sommers was working in criminal law. After finishing law school, Sommers was sworn in as both an attorney and a prosecutor. From there, he became a Judge Advocate through the Texas Army National Guard, where he soon realized how much that career choice would impact his life.

“Back then we had hurricanes, riots, fires and all kinds of emergencies that the guardsmen dealt with, and of course, we were in the middle of the Cold War so our training primarily dealt with the Soviets,” said Sommers. “Then, the Cold war ended, Yugoslavia fell apart, and the next thing I knew, I was on a plane to Bosnia. We didn’t expect to be mobilized unless WWIII broke out.”

For one year, Sommers acted as an Administrative Law Chief in Bosnia, and soon after, he was being assigned to missions all around the world: from taking a mission in Hungary in support of the Balkans Operations to being a Staff Judge Advocate in Kosovo. All the meanwhile, each time he was back in Texas, Sommers would open his practice as an attorney until he was called back for another mission.

Sommers continued to serve his country, receiving many honors and awards. A decorated serviceman, there is one medal that stands out to Sommers as the most meaningful: the Bronze Star, a military award given for acts of heroism and acts of merit. Hanging proudly in his Conroe office, Sommers explained that he earned the medal when he went to Afghanistan as a Red Team Leader from 2008 -2009.

“We had a problem with an enemy weapon system over there called an IRAM, also known as an improvised rocket-assisted mortar,” said Sommers. “It was extremely dangerous to our troops because they were in these very densely populated camps. I proposed a strategy based on Red Team analysis to find a way to defeat the IRAM system, and it worked. I was very pleased to receive the Bronze Star for that contribution. In the citation, it reflects that the result of my work saved lives.”

In 2012, Sommers acted as the Senior Justice Advisor to the Attorney General of Afghanistan on behalf of the U.S. Department of State where he assisted in litigating and prosecuting correction cases. This would be his last mission before transferring into the retired reserve in late 2012 having achieved the rank of Colonel. Sommers was recently honored at a retirement ceremony where he was able to spend the special moment with his father.

“I was glad that my dad was able to be there so that we could recognize him and his World War II contribution, and of course recognize the sacrifice of the family.”

Now, back in his home state of Texas with his wife, two children and two grandchildren, Sommers re-opened his practice as an attorney.

“I try to make the process of law a healing process as much as possible. Unfortunately, so many people’s first experience in the legal system is something negative. While you cant always solve these problems in the sense of making them go away, you can shepherd them through tough times and make it easier than what it would otherwise be without seasoned and experienced help,” said Sommers.

Not only does Sommers understand the emotional side of cases, but he also has extensive experience that makes him such a versatile lawyer. With Sommers’ history as a police officer, he can better understand criminal law. He is also in the process of getting into international law by representing firms trying to do transactions with foreign countries. Once again, Sommers’ military and travel experience only adds to his validation of a knowledgeable and seasoned attorney.

For clients interested in Sommers’ services, they can access more information by filling out the contact sheet via the website provided below or by calling 936-756-6304. Within walking distance of the Montgomery County Courthouse, the office of Oscar Sommers, Attorney at Law, is located at 414 West Phillips Street, suite #101.

Oscar Sommers gleams with patriotism for his country while proudly serving The United States of America. Whether overseas or back at his home in Texas as an attorney, Sommers fights for the rights of others, making sure justice is found.