Caroline Rains

Junior Associate

Caroline was born in Nacogdoches and raised in Henderson, Texas. She earned her Bachelor’s degree in Political Science with a minor in Biomedical Science from Texas A&M University in College Station.

After college, Caroline pursued her legal education at South Texas College of Law – Houston, where she earned her Juris Doctorate. While in law school, Caroline was a member of the school’s nationally ranked advocacy program, competing in and winning numerous mock trial, voir dire, and arbitration competitions across the nation. Through the program, she excelled in refining her litigation skills and courtroom presence, earning the Dean’s Outstanding Student Advocate Award and an induction into the National Order of the Barristers, an esteemed honor society that celebrates outstanding trial advocacy achievements.

Her advocacy skills extended beyond the courtroom and into the classroom, where she earned a place on the Dean’s Honor List and received the CALI award for Advanced Trial Advocacy, Expert-Witness Testimony, and Writing Seminar. She further set herself apart by completing the Texas Advocacy Concentration Certification Program with Honors, an achievement that underscores her commitment to mastering the craft of trial advocacy. Caroline graduated from South Texas College of Law in May of 2025 as a member of the Phi Delta Pi Legal Honors Society.

Following her graduation from law school, Caroline was invited to join South Texas College of Law as a mock trial coach. Under her guidance, her team advanced to the National ABA Competition. Her passion for advocacy continues to drive her success in the legal field today and is reflected in her practice and dedication to her clients.

Caroline joined Abraham Watkins as a law clerk during her second year of law school. Now serving as an attorney at Abraham Watkins, Caroline represents clients across a comprehensive range of personal injury cases, including car accidents, catastrophic injuries, workplace injuries, products liability, premises liability, and wrongful death claims.