Poolson Oden joins Houston rail labor solidarity rally

Poolson Oden Law Firm co-founders Danny Poolson and Carisa Oden attended and spoke at the 2026 Houston Rail Labor Solidarity Rally on Oct. 13 in Houston. The event drew hundreds of railroaders and families, underscoring the firm’s ties to labor groups and its work representing injured railroaders.

Why it matters: - The rally brought together railroaders, families and union leaders from across the country. - Poolson Oden’s presence reinforced its focus on representing injured railroad workers and staying visible in labor communities. - The event also gave the firm a direct way to promote its free legal guide app for railroaders.

What happened: - Poolson Oden Law Firm co-founders Daniel J. “Danny” Poolson, Jr. and Carisa Oden attended and spoke at the 2026 Houston Rail Labor Solidarity Rally on Tuesday, Oct. 13, 2026. - The rally took place at SPJST Lodge #88 in Houston, Texas. - Robert Maldonado, secretary and treasurer of SMART Transportation Division Local 1892, invited the firm. - SMART-TD President Jeremy Ferguson and other union leaders also attended. - Hundreds of railroaders and their families from across the country came to the event, including a large group from the Gulf South.

The details: - The afternoon included solidarity, Texas barbecue, door prizes and fellowship among railroad crafts. - Poolson Oden has attended and sponsored the annual event for several years. - The firm thanked attendees who visited its booth, attended its presentation and downloaded its mobile app, Poolson Oden: Your Legal Guide. - The app includes personal-injury reports, a checklist for what to do after an on-duty injury and guidance on recognizing and responding to retaliation. - The app is available for free on Android through Google Play and on iPhone through the App Store. - Danny Poolson said events like the rally are why the firm does what it does, and he thanked Maldonado, Local 1892, Ferguson and attendees for spending the afternoon with the firm. - Poolson Oden represents injured railroaders under the Federal Employers’ Liability Act and the Federal Railroad Safety Act. - Carisa Oden is a SMART-TD Designated Legal Counsel. - The firm is also Designated Legal Counsel for TCU/IAM and the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen.

Between the lines: - The rally served as both a labor solidarity gathering and a relationship-building event for a firm that works in railroad injury law. - Poolson Oden’s repeated participation suggests a long-term strategy to stay embedded with union members and their families. - The app promotion shows the firm is using digital tools to reach railroaders outside the event itself.

What's next: - Poolson Oden is likely to continue attending and sponsoring the annual Houston event. - The firm says its broader mission remains serving railroaders across the Gulf South and nationwide, along with maritime workers and other serious injury clients. - The firm’s attorneys are licensed in Louisiana, Mississippi and Texas, which supports its regional railroad practice and Gulf Coast coverage. - More information is available through the firm’s social channels, including LinkedIn, Facebook, YouTube and X.