The Complete Guide to Hazing Litigation for Families in Town of Roman Forest, Texas

If you’re a parent in Town of Roman Forest, The Woodlands, Conroe, or anywhere across Montgomery County, the phone call you dread may come late at night. Your child at the University of Houston, Texas A&M, or another Texas campus—voice trembling, injured, or making excuses that don’t add up. They mention “pledge activities,” “team bonding,” or “tradition,” but their exhaustion, injuries, or fear tell a different story. What they’re experiencing may be illegal hazing, and what happens next could affect their health, their education, and their future.

Right now, in our own backyard, we’re seeing exactly how dangerous hazing can become. We represent Leonel Bermudez in his $10 million hazing and abuse lawsuit against the University of Houston, the Pi Kappa Phi Beta Nu chapter, its national headquarters, and 13 fraternity leaders. His story—detailed in Click2Houston, ABC13, and Hoodline coverage—is a warning to every Texas family: hazing isn’t just “boys being boys.” It’s a dangerous, illegal practice that can cause permanent physical and psychological harm.

This comprehensive guide is written specifically for families in Town of Roman Forest and throughout Montgomery County who need to understand hazing in 2025—what it looks like, how Texas law protects victims, what’s happening at our state’s major universities, and what legal options exist when institutions fail to protect students.

IMMEDIATE HELP FOR HAZING EMERGENCIES IN TOWN OF ROMAN FOREST

If your child is in danger RIGHT NOW:

• Call 911 for medical emergencies
• Then call Attorney911: 1-888-ATTY-911 (1-888-288-9911)
• We provide immediate help—that’s why we’re the Legal Emergency Lawyers™

In the first 48 hours:

• Get medical attention immediately, even if the student insists they are “fine”
• Preserve evidence BEFORE it’s deleted:
  • Screenshot group chats, texts, DMs immediately using techniques from our evidence preservation video
  • Photograph injuries from multiple angles
  • Save physical items (clothing, receipts, objects)
    r- Write down everything while memory is fresh (who, what, when, where)
• Do NOT:
  • Confront the fraternity/sorority
  • Sign anything from the university or insurance company
  • Post details on public social media
  • Let your child delete messages or “clean up” evidence

Contact an experienced hazing attorney within 24–48 hours:

• Evidence disappears fast (deleted group chats, destroyed evidence, coached witnesses)
• Universities move quickly to control the narrative
• We can help preserve evidence and protect your child’s rights—learn aboutTexas statutes of limitations
• Call 1-888-ATTY-911 for immediate consultation

The Texas Hazing Reality: Leonel Bermudez’s Story Hits Close to Home

Before we delve into the legal framework, let’s understand what modern hazing looks like through the lens of a case happening just miles from Town of Roman Forest. Leonel Bermudez, a University of Houston student, accepted a bid to Pi Kappa Phi’s Beta Nu chapter in September 2025. What followed—as documented in court filings and media reports—wasn’t bonding or tradition. It was systematic abuse that nearly killed him.

The Hazing Methods:

• “Pledge Fanny Pack” Humiliation: Pledges carried condoms, sex toys, nicotine devices 24/7
• Forced Physical Endurance: 100+ push-ups, 500 squats, sprints until vomiting
• Simulated Waterboarding: Hose sprayed in face “similar to waterboarding”
• Dangerous Consumption: Forced to drink milk, eat hot dogs and peppercorns until vomiting
• Cold Weather Abuse: Stripped to underwear in cold weather, lying in vomit-soaked grass
• Psychological Control: Constant threats of expulsion for non-compliance

The Medical Catastrophe:
After the November 3 workout, Bermudez’s body began shutting down. He developed rhabdomyolysis—severe muscle breakdown that floods kidneys with toxins—and acute kidney failure. He passed brown urine, couldn’t stand without help, and was hospitalized for four days with critically high creatine kinase levels. He now faces ongoing risk of permanent kidney damage.

The Institutional Response:
Pi Kappa Phi’s national headquarters suspended the chapter on November 6, and members voted to surrender their charter on November 14. UH called the conduct “deeply disturbing” and promised disciplinary action. But for Bermudez, the damage was done—and his story illustrates exactly why Town of Roman Forest families need to understand hazing’s real dangers.

The Greek Ecosystem Serving Town of Roman Forest Families

When your child joins a fraternity or sorority in Texas, they’re not just joining a local club. They’re connecting to a complex network of legally registered organizations, house corporations, alumni chapters, and national entities—many with insurance policies and assets that can be critical in hazing cases. At Attorney911, we maintain what we call our Texas Hazing Intelligence Engine, tracking over 1,423 Greek-related organizations across 25 Texas metros to ensure we can identify every potentially liable entity in a hazing case.

Public Records Directory: Fraternities, Sororities & Greek Organizations Connected to Town of Roman Forest

For families in Town of Roman Forest, The Woodlands, Conroe, and across Montgomery County, it’s important to understand who stands behind the Greek letters your child encounters. Below are examples from public records of the types of organizations we track—data that becomes critical when building a hazing case.

Houston Metro Area Organizations (188+ total):

• Texas District of Pi Kappa Alpha Fraternity – Houston, TX (IRS B83 filing)
• Alpha Phi Omega – Bayou City Alumni – Houston, TX (Cause IQ metro listing)
• Delta Sigma Theta Sorority – Houston Alumnae – Houston, TX (Cause IQ grad chapter)
• Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority – Beta Sigma Chapter – Houston, TX (Undergrad chapter, Cause IQ)
• Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Incorporated – Sigma Gamma Chapter – Houston, TX 77254 (EIN 392352450, IRS B83)

Major Texas University Hub Organizations:

• Kappa Sigma – Mu Camma Chapter Inc – College Station, TX 77845 (EIN 133048786, IRS B83)
• Beta Nu Pi Kappa Phi Fraternity Housing Corporation Inc – Frisco, TX 75035 (EIN 462267515, IRS B83)
• Sigma Chi Fraternity Epsilon Xi Chapter – Houston, TX 77204 (EIN 746084905, IRS B83)
• Building Corporation of Delta Chapter of Alpha Delta Pi – Austin, TX 78705 (EIN 746047117, IRS B83)
• Texas Kappa Sigma Educational Foundation Inc – Fort Worth, TX 76147 (EIN 741380362, IRS B83)

National Brands with Texas Presence (IRS-Cause IQ Overlaps):

• Beta Upsilon Chi – Fort Worth, TX 76244 (EIN 742911848) appears in both IRS and Cause IQ data
• Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority – multiple Texas chapters across IRS and Cause IQ records
• Pi Kappa Alpha Fraternity – Nederland, TX 77627 (EIN 746064445) with Houston metro presence
• Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi – present on multiple Texas campuses in both datasets

This isn’t just academic data—it’s the foundation of effective hazing litigation. When we take a case, we already know how to identify the housing corporations that own chapter houses, the alumni associations that provide funding, and the national organizations that set policies. This directory represents just a fraction of the 125+ Texas-registered Greek organizations we track through IRS B83 filings and 188+ Houston metro entities identified through Cause IQ data.

Where Town of Roman Forest Families Send Their Kids: Campus Connections

Families in our community have deep connections to Texas higher education. Whether your child commutes to a local campus or lives at a major university hours away, understanding the Greek landscape at these schools is essential for recognizing hazing risks.

Local & Regional Campuses Near Town of Roman Forest:

Lone Star College System: With multiple campuses across Montgomery and Harris counties, LSC serves thousands of local students who may participate in student organizations with hazing risks.

Sam Houston State University (Huntsville): Just north of Montgomery County, SHSU has active Greek life with fraternities and sororities that have faced disciplinary actions.

Prairie View A&M University: This historic HBCU in Waller County has NPHC (Divine Nine) organizations with documented hazing incidents in Texas and nationally.

University of Houston (Main Campus): Many Town of Roman Forest students choose UH for its proximity and quality. As the Bermudez case shows, hazing occurs even at major urban commuter schools.

Major Texas Universities Town of Roman Forest Families Attend:

University of Houston System:

• Main Campus: 42+ fraternities and sororities across multiple governing councils
• Clear Lake and Downtown campuses with Greek life
• Recent Pi Kappa Phi case demonstrates serious hazing risks

Texas A&M University System:

• College Station: One of nation’s largest Greek systems plus Corps of Cadets
• Recent SAE chemical burns case and Corps “roasted pig” allegations
• Commerce, Corpus Christi, and other system campuses with Greek life

University of Texas System:

• Austin: 60+ chapters with public hazing violations database
• San Antonio, Tyler, and other campuses with documented incidents
• Transparency through public hazing logs at UT Austin

Private Universities:

• Baylor University: Religious affiliation with Greek life and athletic hazing history
• Southern Methodist University: Affluent Dallas campus with Greek culture
• Rice University: Houston-based with smaller but active Greek community

Other State Schools:

• Texas State University (San Marcos): Large Greek system near Austin
• Texas Tech University (Lubbock): Major Panhellenic and IFC presence
• University of North Texas (Denton): Growing Greek community north of Dallas

The geographic reality for Town of Roman Forest families is this: whether your child is 20 minutes away at Lone Star College, an hour away at UH, or several hours away at Texas A&M, they’re encountering Greek organizations with national histories of hazing. The same fraternities that faced multi-million dollar lawsuits in Ohio, Louisiana, and Florida have chapters right here in Texas.

Organizations Behind the Letters: National Patterns Meet Local Chapters

When a hazing incident occurs at a Texas university, it’s rarely an isolated “rogue chapter” acting alone. National fraternities and sororities create the policies (or lack thereof), provide the insurance, and set the cultural tone that enables hazing to persist. Understanding these national patterns is crucial for Town of Roman Forest families.

National Hazing Histories of Texas-Present Organizations:

Pi Kappa Alpha (Pike):

• Stone Foltz: $10M settlement after alcohol poisoning death at Bowling Green State
• David Bogenberger: $14M settlement for alcohol hazing death at Northern Illinois University
• Texas Presence: Chapters at UH, Texas A&M, UT, Baylor, Texas Tech, Texas State

Sigma Alpha Epsilon (SAE):

• Multiple deaths nationwide led to 2014 pledge process elimination
• Texas A&M Chemical Burns Case: Industrial cleaner caused severe burns requiring skin grafts
• UT Austin Assault Case: Exchange student suffered multiple fractures
• Texas Presence: Chapters at all major Texas universities

Pi Kappa Phi:

• Andrew Coffey: Alcohol poisoning death at Florida State University
• Leonel Bermudez: Ongoing $10M lawsuit at University of Houston
• Texas Presence: Chapters at UH, Texas A&M, UT, and other campuses

Phi Delta Theta:

• Max Gruver: $6.1M verdict after “Bible study” drinking game death at LSU
• Louisiana’s Max Gruver Act created felony hazing statute
• Texas Presence: Multiple Texas campuses

Kappa Alpha Order:

• SMU Chapter Suspension: Paddling, forced drinking, sleep deprivation incidents
• National pattern of tradition-based hazing
• Texas Presence: SMU, Texas Tech, other campuses

Sigma Chi:

• College of Charleston: $10M+ settlement for physical beatings and forced consumption
• UT Arlington: Alcohol poisoning hospitalization case
• Texas Presence: All major Texas universities

Why National Histories Matter for Your Case:

When we represent Town of Roman Forest families in hazing cases, we don’t just look at what happened to your child. We investigate what the national organization knew about similar incidents at other chapters, whether they enforced their anti-hazing policies, and if they provided adequate supervision. This “pattern evidence” is crucial because:

1. Foreseeability: If the same type of hazing caused injuries or deaths at other chapters, the national organization should have known it could happen in Texas.

2. Negligent Supervision: Nationals that collect dues and maintain chapter relationships have a duty to supervise. Failure to act on known patterns constitutes negligence.

3. Punitive Damages: Repeated disregard for student safety despite knowing the risks can justify punitive damages in Texas courts.

4. Insurance Coverage: National organizations often have insurance policies that can provide recovery sources, but insurers frequently deny claims based on “intentional act” exclusions—arguments we know how to counter.

Texas Hazing Law: What Town of Roman Forest Families Need to Know

Texas has specific laws addressing hazing, but they’re only effective if families understand their rights and how to assert them. The legal framework involves both criminal penalties and civil liability, with important federal overlays that apply regardless of which Texas campus your child attends.

Texas Education Code Chapter 37: The Anti-Hazing Statute

Definition (Texas Education Code §37.151):
Hazing means any intentional, knowing, or reckless act directed against a student for the purpose of pledging, initiation, affiliation, or maintaining membership in any organization that:

• Endangers mental or physical health or safety, OR
• Involves brutality, physical or psychological stress

Critical Provisions for Town of Roman Forest Families:

§37.152 Criminal Penalties:

• Class B Misdemeanor: Basic hazing (up to 180 days jail, $2,000 fine)
• Class A Misdemeanor: Hazing causing injury requiring medical treatment
• State Jail Felony: Hazing causing serious bodily injury or death
• Also criminal: Failure to report hazing, retaliation against reporters

§37.153 Organizational Liability:
Organizations can be fined up to $10,000 per violation and face university sanctions. This means both the local chapter AND national headquarters can face consequences.

§37.154 Immunity for Reporting:
Good-faith reporters are immune from civil or criminal liability. This protects students who call 911 or report hazing.

§37.155 Consent NOT a Defense:
The victim’s “consent” to hazing activities is explicitly not a defense in Texas. This directly counters the “they wanted to do it” argument.

§37.156 University Reporting Requirements:
Texas universities must publish hazing policies and maintain annual reports of violations—though compliance varies significantly between institutions.

Criminal vs. Civil Cases: Understanding the Difference

When hazing occurs, two parallel legal tracks may develop:

Criminal Cases:

• Brought by the State of Texas (DA’s office)
• Goal: Punishment (jail, fines, probation)
• Typical charges: Hazing, furnishing alcohol to minors, assault, manslaughter
• Burden: Beyond a reasonable doubt
• Important: Criminal charges are NOT required to file a civil suit

Civil Cases:

• Brought by victims/families (like the Bermudez lawsuit)
• Goal: Compensation for damages, accountability, institutional reform
• Legal theories: Negligence, wrongful death, negligent supervision, premises liability
• Burden: Preponderance of evidence (more likely than not)
• Critical advantage: Lower burden of proof, broader discovery rights

Many Town of Roman Forest families wonder: “Should we wait for criminal charges?” The answer is almost always no. Civil cases can proceed independently, and waiting risks evidence destruction, witness memory fade, and statute of limitations issues. We explain this timing concern in our video on Texas statutes of limitations.

Federal Law Overlays: Title IX, Clery Act, Stop Campus Hazing Act

Title IX:
When hazing involves sexual harassment, assault, or gender-based discrimination, Title IX imposes additional duties on universities. These cases can be filed in federal court and may involve different procedures and remedies.

Clery Act:
Requires universities to report certain crimes, maintain crime logs, and issue timely warnings. Hazing incidents involving assault, alcohol crimes, or other Clery-reportable offenses trigger these requirements.

Stop Campus Hazing Act (2024):
This new federal law requires colleges receiving federal aid to enhance hazing transparency, prevention, and reporting by approximately 2026. While still being implemented, it represents growing federal attention to hazing.

Who Can Be Liable in a Texas Hazing Case?

Individual Students:
Those who planned, participated in, or covered up hazing can face both criminal charges and civil liability. Even students who “just watched” may have liability if they failed to report or intervene.

Local Chapter/Organization:
The fraternity, sorority, or club itself—if it’s a legal entity with assets or insurance.

National Headquarters:
Often the deepest pocket, nationals can be liable for negligent supervision, failure to enforce policies, or maintaining dangerous traditions they knew about.

Universities:
Public universities (UH, Texas A&M, UT) have some sovereign immunity but can still face liability for gross negligence or Title IX violations. Private universities (SMU, Baylor) have fewer immunity protections.

Third Parties:
Property owners, alcohol providers (under dram shop laws), security companies, or event venues that contributed to the dangerous environment.

Building a Hazing Case: Evidence, Strategy, and Recovery

When we take a hazing case for a Town of Roman Forest family, our approach is methodical, evidence-driven, and tailored to overcome the specific defenses fraternities and universities use. Here’s what you should know about the process.

Evidence Collection: The Digital Forensics Revolution

Modern hazing leaves digital fingerprints everywhere. Our investigation typically focuses on:

Group Communications:

• GroupMe, WhatsApp, iMessage threads showing planning, boasting, or cover-ups
• Deleted messages recovered through forensic analysis
• Social media posts, DMs, and location check-ins

Photographic/Video Evidence:

• Photos/videos taken during hazing events (often shared in group chats)
• Security footage from chapter houses or event venues
• Snapchat/Instagram stories that auto-delete but may be recovered

Documentary Evidence:

• Pledge manuals, “tradition” documents, membership rosters
• University conduct records showing prior incidents
• National organization policies and training materials

Medical Documentation:

• ER records, hospitalization reports, specialist evaluations
• Psychological assessments for PTSD, anxiety, depression
• Toxicology reports showing blood alcohol or drug levels

Witness Testimony:

• Other pledges, former members, roommates, RAs
• Medical personnel who treated injuries
• University officials with knowledge of prior issues

We teach families how to preserve this evidence in our video on using cellphones to document cases, because the first 48 hours are critical.

Common Defense Strategies (And How We Overcome Them)

Fraternities, sororities, and universities have well-funded defense teams that use predictable strategies. Here’s what they typically argue and how we counter:

Defense: “The Student Consented”

• Their Argument: “They wanted to be part of the group; they participated willingly.”
• Our Response: Texas law explicitly states consent is NOT a defense to hazing. We show power imbalances, peer pressure, and fear of exclusion created coercive conditions.

Defense: “Rogue Chapter/Individuals”

• Their Argument: “This was against our policies; we didn’t know.”
• Our Response: We subpoena national records showing prior similar incidents, inadequate supervision, and pattern of minimal consequences for violations.

Defense: “Off-Campus/Not Our Property”

• Their Argument: “It happened at a private house/retreat we don’t control.”
• Our Response: We establish knowledge, sponsorship, and foreseeability. Nationals and universities that benefit from chapters can’t escape duty by looking away.

Defense: “Insurance Doesn’t Cover Intentional Acts”

• Their Argument: “Hazing is intentional, so our policy excludes coverage.”
• Our Response: We argue negligent supervision and failure to prevent known risks—which are covered. We also identify multiple insurance policies and pursue bad faith claims when insurers wrongfully deny.

Defense: “University Sovereign Immunity”

• Their Argument: “Public universities can’t be sued under Texas law.”
• Our Response: We pursue gross negligence claims, Title IX violations, and claims against individual employees. Even when immunity applies, settlement pressure often leads to recovery.

Damages: What Hazing Victims Can Recover

In civil hazing cases, Texas law allows recovery for both economic and non-economic damages:

Economic Damages:

• Medical expenses (past and future)
• Lost educational opportunities (tuition, delayed graduation)
• Diminished earning capacity for permanent injuries
• Therapy and rehabilitation costs

Non-Economic Damages:

• Physical pain and suffering
• Emotional distress, PTSD, humiliation
• Loss of enjoyment of life
• Damage to reputation and relationships

Wrongful Death Damages (for families):

• Funeral and burial expenses
• Loss of companionship and support
• Emotional suffering of family members
• Loss of guidance for younger siblings

Punitive Damages:
In cases involving particularly reckless or intentional conduct, Texas courts may award punitive damages to punish defendants and deter future hazing.

While we can’t guarantee specific outcomes, recent hazing settlements and verdicts provide context: Stone Foltz’s family received $10M, Max Gruver’s family secured a $6.1M verdict, and the College of Charleston Sigma Chi case yielded over $10M. These amounts reflect the serious, lifelong consequences of hazing injuries.

Practical Guidance for Town of Roman Forest Parents and Students

Warning Signs Your Child May Be Being Hazed

Physical Indicators:

• Unexplained bruises, burns, or injuries with inconsistent explanations
• Extreme fatigue beyond normal college stress
• Weight changes from forced consumption or deprivation
• Signs of alcohol poisoning or substance use in non-users

Behavioral Changes:

• Sudden secrecy about organization activities
• Withdrawal from family, old friends, or non-Greek activities
• Personality shifts: anxiety, depression, irritability
• Constant phone use for group chat monitoring
• Fear of “letting the chapter down” or “getting in trouble”

Academic Red Flags:

• Grades dropping suddenly
• Missing classes or falling asleep during instruction
• Skipping assignments for “mandatory” events
• Losing scholarships or academic standing

Digital Patterns:

• Immediate anxiety when phone buzzes
• Deleting messages or clearing history obsessively
• Receiving calls/texts at all hours demanding response
• Social media posts showing concerning activities

Questions to Ask (Without Confrontation)

1. “How are things going with [organization]? Are you enjoying the experience?”
2. “Have they been respectful of your time for classes and sleep?”
3. “What types of activities do new members participate in?”
4. “Is there anything that makes you uncomfortable or that you wish you didn’t have to do?”
5. “Do you feel like you could leave if you wanted to, or would there be consequences?”
6. “Are they asking you to keep secrets from me or the university?”

If You Suspect Hazing: The 48-Hour Action Plan

HOUR 1-6 (Immediate Crisis):
✅ Medical: If injured or intoxicated, get to ER immediately
✅ Safety: Remove from dangerous environment
✅ Evidence: Screenshot any messages shown; photograph visible injuries
✅ Notes: Write down everything they tell you (date, time, details)
✅ Call Attorney911: 1-888-ATTY-911 for immediate legal guidance

HOUR 6-24 (Evidence Preservation):
✅ Digital: Help preserve all group chats, texts, social media (DO NOT DELETE)
✅ Physical: Secure clothing, receipts, objects used in hazing
✅ Medical Records: Request copies of all ER/hospital documentation
✅ Witnesses: Note names/contact info for other pledges, bystanders

HOUR 24-48 (Strategic Decisions):
✅ Legal Consultation: Speak with experienced hazing attorney
✅ Reporting Decision: Decide whether/how to report (with legal guidance)
✅ University Response: Refer any school communications to your attorney
✅ Insurance: Do NOT speak to insurance adjusters without counsel present

Critical Mistakes That Can Destroy Your Case

Based on 25+ years handling these cases, we’ve seen families make these errors repeatedly. Avoid them at all costs:

1. Letting Your Child Delete Evidence

   • What you think: “I don’t want them to get in more trouble”
   • Reality: Looks like cover-up, destroys case, may be obstruction of justice
   • Better approach: Preserve everything immediately

2. Confronting the Organization Directly

   • What you think: “I’ll give them a piece of my mind”
   • Reality: They lawyer up, destroy evidence, coach witnesses
   • Better approach: Document everything, then let your attorney handle communication

3. Signing University “Resolution” Forms

   • What universities do: Pressure quick settlements with minimal compensation
   • Reality: You may waive rights to proper recovery
   • Better approach: Consult attorney BEFORE signing anything

4. Posting on Social Media

   • What you think: “I want people to know what happened”
   • Reality: Defense attorneys screenshot everything; inconsistencies hurt credibility
   • Better approach: Keep details private; let attorney control messaging

5. Waiting for University Investigation

   • What universities promise: “We’re handling this internally”
   • Reality: Evidence disappears, witnesses graduate, statute runs
   • Better approach: Preserve evidence now; university process ≠ accountability

We detail these and other client mistakes that can ruin cases in our educational video series.

About Attorney911: Why Town of Roman Forest Families Choose Us

When your family faces a hazing crisis, you need more than a general personal injury lawyer. You need attorneys who understand how universities, national fraternities, and their insurance companies fight back—and how to win anyway. From our Houston office, we serve families throughout Montgomery County, including Town of Roman Forest, The Woodlands, Conroe, and across Texas.

Our Unique Qualifications for Hazing Cases:

Insurance Insider Advantage (Lupe Peña):
Mr. Peña (he/him) spent years as an insurance defense attorney at a national firm. He knows exactly how fraternity and university insurance companies value claims, use delay tactics, and argue coverage exclusions. As he puts it: “We know their playbook because we used to run it.”

Complex Institutional Litigation (Ralph Manginello):
Ralph is one of the few Texas attorneys involved in BP Texas City explosion litigation against billion-dollar defendants. He’s not intimidated by national fraternities or major universities. Our federal court experience (U.S. District Court, Southern District of Texas) means we’re prepared for the most complex hazing cases.

Proven Multi-Million Dollar Results:
We’ve secured multi-million dollar settlements and verdicts in wrongful death and catastrophic injury cases. We work with economists, life care planners, and medical experts to build cases that reflect the true value of your child’s injuries—not the insurance company’s lowball offer.

Dual Criminal/Civil Expertise:
Ralph’s membership in the Harris County Criminal Lawyers Association (HCCLA) means we understand how criminal hazing charges interact with civil litigation. We can advise witnesses, former members, and families navigating both systems.

Spanish Language Services:
Mr. Peña speaks fluent Spanish—critical for serving Texas Hispanic families affected by hazing. Hablamos Español—contact Lupe Peña at lupe@atty911.com for consultation in Spanish.

Investigative Depth:
Our Texas Hazing Intelligence Engine tracks 1,423+ Greek organizations across 25 Texas metros. We don’t start from scratch—we already know how to identify housing corporations, alumni associations, and national entities that may share liability.

Our Approach: Empathy Meets Aggressive Advocacy

We understand this is one of the hardest things a family can face. Our approach balances:

Thorough Investigation:
We pursue every evidence source: deleted group chats, university conduct files, national organization records, witness testimony. We investigate like your child’s life depends on it—because it does.

Strategic Case Building:
We identify all potentially liable parties, analyze insurance coverage issues, and develop evidence themes that resonate with judges and juries.

Client-Centered Communication:
We keep families informed at every stage. No surprises, no being passed to junior associates. You hired us; you work with us.

Accountability Focus:
While financial recovery matters, we also pursue institutional reforms, policy changes, and chapter accountability to prevent future harm.

Your Next Step: Confidential Consultation for Town of Roman Forest Families

If you suspect your child has been hazed at any Texas campus—whether it’s UH, Texas A&M, UT, a community college, or any school—we want to hear from you. Your family has the right to answers, accountability, and proper compensation for what happened.

What to Expect in Your Free Consultation:

1. We Listen Without Judgment: Tell us what happened in your own words. We understand this is difficult.

2. Evidence Review: We’ll look at any evidence you’ve preserved (photos, texts, medical records).

3. Legal Options Explained: We’ll outline possible paths: criminal reporting, civil lawsuit, both, or neither.

4. Realistic Assessment: We’ll discuss case strengths, challenges, and realistic expectations.

5. Cost Discussion: We work on contingency—no fee unless we win. We explain this clearly in our fee video.

6. No Pressure: Take time to decide. We never pressure families to hire us on the spot.

Contact Attorney911 Today:

Call: 1-888-ATTY-911 (1-888-288-9911)
Direct: (713) 528-9070
Emergency Cell: (713) 443-4781
Website: https://attorney911.com
Email Ralph: ralph@atty911.com
Email Lupe (Spanish): lupe@atty911.com

Office Locations Serving Texas:

• Houston (Primary): Serving Greater Houston, Montgomery County, and statewide
• Austin: Central Texas cases and consultations
• Beaumont: East Texas representation

Whether you’re in Town of Roman Forest, The Woodlands, Conroe, or anywhere across Texas, if hazing has impacted your family, you don’t have to face this alone. The institutions involved have lawyers protecting their interests. You deserve the same protection.

Call us today at 1-888-ATTY-911. We’re here to help.

Plain Text Links to Key Resources:

News Coverage of the Leonel Bermudez / UH Pi Kappa Phi Hazing Lawsuit:

• Click2Houston coverage: https://www.click2houston.com/news/local/2025/11/21/only-on-2-lawsuit-alleges-severe-hazing-at-university-of-houstons-pi-kappa-phi-chapter-fraternity/
• ABC13 coverage: https://abc13.com/post/waterboarding-forced-eating-physical-punishment-lawsuit-alleges-abuse-faced-injured-pledge-uhs-pi-kappa-phi-fraternity/18186418/
• Hoodline summary: https://hoodline.com/2025/11/university-of-houston-and-pi-kappa-phi-fraternity-face-10m-lawsuit-over-alleged-hazing-and-abuse/

Attorney911 Educational Videos:

• Evidence preservation: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LLbpzrmogTs
• Statute of limitations: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MRHwg8tV02c
• Client mistakes: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r3IYsoxOSxY
• Contingency fees: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=upcI_j6F7Nc

Attorney911 Main Website: https://attorney911.com

Legal Disclaimer

This article is provided for informational and educational purposes only. It is not legal advice and does not create an attorney–client relationship between you and The Manginello Law Firm, PLLC.

Hazing laws, university policies, and legal precedents can change. The information in this guide is current as of late 2025 but may not reflect the most recent developments. Every hazing case is unique, and outcomes depend on the specific facts, evidence, applicable law, and many other factors.

If you or your child has been affected by hazing, we strongly encourage you to consult with a qualified Texas attorney who can review your specific situation, explain your legal rights, and advise you on the best course of action for your family.

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