Cordt Akers

Despite his breadth of experience and practice, Cordt Akers specializes in one thing: solving tough situations. Be it a criminal matter, a high-profile prosecution, or a complex civil case, Cordt is a remarkable trial lawyer whohas a meticulous eye for detail that allows the client’s story to be told with surgical precision.

Background

Born and raised in Houston, Cordt obtained his undergraduate from Tulane University in New Orleans and his law degree from South Texas College of Law. At South Texas, Cordt clerked for the Chief Justice of the 1st Court of Appeals and excelled in the school’s nationally renowned trial advocacy program, earning the title of top trial advocate in his class. He was inducted into the prestigious Order of Barristers – a national honorary society for those who demonstrate extraordinary skills in the courtroom. He was also voted the Most Outstanding Graduate of his law school class by his peers. Shortly after graduation, he was asked to return to the law school as an adjunct professor in trial advocacy, a class he still teaches to this day.

After law school, Cordt began his career as a prosecutor with Harris County District Attorney’s Office, where spent his days trying cases in felony, misdemeanor, and juvenile courts. He was quickly promoted and chosen to supervise and train new recruits. He was then hand-picked to work as an attorney in one of the most prestigious criminal defense firms in the country.

PRIVATE PRACTICE

In private practice, Cordt’s skill in a courtroom quickly proved that representing individuals was his true calling. He has successfully represented politicians, judges, professional athletes, police officers, lawyers, doctors, and celebrities. He has particularly extensive experience in complex, white-collar charges and investigations, environmental crimes, and large-scale narcotics conspiracies. While trial before a jury is Cordt’s passion, Cordt has regularly helped clients and companies put a halt to inquiries and avoid charges altogether in dozens of federal and state criminal and regulatory investigations –best possible result for the client.

Likewise comfortable in the civil arena – a rare and unique trait - Cordt routinely represents individuals and corporations in matters ranging from large-scale fraud allegations to personal injury matters to litigation against state and federal governments.

Cordt was named as one of the Top 100 attorneys under 40 in Texas in 2024. He has been a SuperLawyers “Rising Star” in White Collar Criminal Defense (an honor given only to the top 2.5% of attorneys nationwide) since 2017, and a National Trial Lawyers Association “Top 40 Under 40” Criminal defense lawyer since 2015. In his second year after leaving government work, he was inducted as a graduate of Gerry Spence’s renowned Trial Lawyers’ College, an honor given to only 50 lawyers nationwide. His cases and victories are frequently featured in the local and national media.

Cordt was recently elected to serve on the Board of Directors of the Harris County Criminal Lawyers Association and is a frequent lecturer –speaking on topics involving criminal and civil litigation at bar associations and law schools across Texas. He is likewise called upon regularly by media networks to give expert commentary. He is an accomplished musician and currently lives in Houston with his family.