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Biography
Lipcon, Margulies & Winkleman, P.A. is an award-winning, nationally respected law firm with a rich history dating back to 1971. For more than fifty years, our firm has earned a stellar reputation for representing victims of hotel sexual assaults and other personal injury matters in Houston. Committed to safeguarding the rights of those affected in hotel settings, our firm combines extensive legal knowledge with compassionate and dedicated client advocacy.
With a proven record of securing over $500 million in recoveries nationwide, Lipcon, Margulies & Winkleman maintains a team of 15 full-time attorneys across seven offices. We offer tailored legal solutions for the complexities of hotel sexual assault cases. Two of the firm’s named partners, Charles Lipcon (2020) and Jason R. Margulies (2025), have been recognized as “Lawyer of the Year” by Best Lawyers®, highlighting the firm’s exceptional legal expertise. The firm has also been consistently honored by Best Lawyers® and U.S. News & World Report’s Best Law Firms® for nine consecutive years, underscoring our status as a trusted leader in personal injury law.
Since its founding, the firm has successfully handled over 4,000 cases, demonstrating unparalleled experience and commitment in representing victims of hotel sexual assault, sexual harassment, sexual abuse, and other serious injuries. Houston residents seeking justice can rely on our skilled sexual assault and hotel sex abuse lawyers to vigorously advocate on their behalf.
Under Texas law, sexual assault is broadly defined and encompasses various non-consensual sexual acts. According to the Texas Penal Code § 22.011, sexual assault occurs when a person intentionally or knowingly causes the penetration of another person without that person’s consent. This includes any sexual contact or penetration accomplished by force, threat, intimidation, or when the victim is unable to consent due to mental incapacity, physical helplessness, or because they are under the influence of drugs or alcohol.
The law also covers situations where consent is absent because it was obtained through fraud, coercion, or when the victim is a minor. Sexual assault in Texas includes acts such as rape, sexual contact without consent, aggravated sexual assault, and other forms of sexual abuse. The statute is designed to protect individuals from any unwanted sexual penetration or contact, emphasizing the importance of affirmative and voluntary consent.