Waco Lawyers

I am a personal injury lawyer located in Austin, Texas. My practice is designed to help people who have been injured in car wrecks and truck wrecks. If you have been injured in an accident, call us today for a free consultation.

I've practiced law in Texas for many years. I know the prosecutors and judges and police officers. Heck, I've served as a city prosecutor and an assistant district attorney, but to tell the truth my heart was never in it. However, I do know how they think and what’s important to them and I make that work for you. I know what it takes for them to try to prove a case beyond a reasonable doubt so they win and you lose. That’s why I have been able to get very serious cases dismissed and that’s...

EXPERIENCE and RESULTS MATTER. Laura is a third generation trial attorney–both her father and grandfather were trial attorneys, and she grew up watching both of them take cases to trial. Now, with over 27 years of trial experience herself, Laura is recognized as a leader within the birth injury litigation field and as a principal of the Brown Trial Firm.

In addition to her experience, Laura has a track record of success: winning multiple multi-million dollar settlements and verdicts for children with Hypoxic-Ischemic Encephalopathy (HIE), Cerebral Palsy (CP), and other birth injuries.

Laura is an advocate for children. Her practice...

In his ten years of litigation experience, Hamilton Lindley has developed a reputation for tenacity in the courtroom. He has been recognized as a Best Lawyer in Dallas by D Magazine, a Texas Super Lawyer and The National Trial Lawyers recently recognized him as a “Top 40 Under 40” lawyer. He was also President of the Dallas Chapter of the Federal Bar Association, where he assembled a great network of lawyers and judges. The subject matters of his cases have included fraud, malpractice, contracts, misrepresentations, the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, securities regulation, mergers and acquisitions and corporate governance. He has...

Ross Russell is an attorney focusing on arbitration, mediation and providing other ADR services, as well as business law, real estate law, and estate planning. Ross is licensed in multiple jurisdictions and is able to assist in any situation a client might have. Give him a call!

Board Certified, Civil Trial Advocacy – National Board of Trial Advocacy. Board Certified, Personal Injury Trial Law – Texas Board of Legal Specialization. Selected Top 50 Texas Lawyers, Central Texas Region, Texas Monthly October 2006 Graduated from Baylor University, B.A., 1975. Graduated from Baylor Law School, J.D., 1978. Adjunct Professor, Baylor Law School, teaching personal injury trial law and products liability law for more than 30 years. Contributing Editor, Texas Torts Handbook. Former Co-Editor, Texas General Practice Digest, Torts Section. Former Editor-in-Chief, Texas Trial Lawyer Forum.

Greg White has been in the appellate courts of Texas for almost 30 years.  He was among the first lawyers to be Board Certified in Civil Appellate law, and he obtained that certification only five years after graduating from law school despite the significant experience required for Board Certification. He argued, and won, his first case before the Texas Supreme Court only 2 years out of law school. Since that argument in 1984, Greg has argued a number of cases before the high court in Texas, before the Fifth Circuit (including an en banc argument before all 16 Judges), and...

Jim Dunnam is a Board Certified Specialist in both Civil Trial Law and Family Law. Jim was born and has spent his entire life in Waco. He graduated from Baylor University in 1986 with a Bachelor of Business Administration degree and from Baylor Law School in 1987 with a Juris Doctor degree. Since being licensed to practice law in 1988, Jim has worked as a member of Dunnam & Dunnam, where he is a partner. Jim was named Young Lawyer of the Year by Baylor University in 2001. Among other positions, Jim has served on...

Attorney L. Hayes Fuller is President of Naman, Howell, Smith & Lee, PLLC, and leads the Waco location of the firm. His personal practice encompasses both litigation and mediation (alternative dispute resolution). Litigation covers a broad range of focuses, but his practice includes all civil trial types, including vehicular/premises/insurance/product liability, personal injury, torts, and wrongful death cases. His most recent work has been defending multiple parties in a complex class action case, as well as toxic tort cases involving asbestos. As his practice continues to grow in scope, the businesses and individuals of Waco, Texas can depend on President/Attorney...

Tyler Talbert focuses his practice on providing high-quality appellate advocacy to clients and support to trial attorneys. He has handled appeals throughout various Texas courts of appeal, the Supreme Court of Texas, and the Fifth Circuit. His experience includes sovereign immunity and pleas to the jurisdiction, derivative litigation, personal injury, contracts, employment, and injunctive relief. Tyler assists trial attorneys in all aspects, from writing and arguing summary judgment and post-judgment motions, providing guidance on error preservation, and drafting jury charges.

Before joining Scanes & Routh, Tyler garnered experience working at the trial and appellate levels, and eventually the Supreme Court of...

After 25 years as a corporate attorney and executive, I am very familiar with all aspects of business law and helping businesses grow. In addition, I have been a professional musician for over 30 years and understand exactly the legal challenges that musicians face in the industry. Plus, I've been in the courtroom as well. Ultimately, when diplomacy fails, you have to be ready to fight and I am happy to go up against whoever your adversary may be. However, litigation is expensive and often unnecessary with the right advice. If you are looking for...

Austin personal injury lawyer Vic Feazell is passionate about protecting the rights of the injured. Prior to beginning his own private practice, Mr. Feazell served two terms as District Attorney in Waco’s McLennan County. During this time, he tried six capital murder cases and a number of civil trial cases. He also achieved the largest libel award ($58 million), for which he is listed in the Guinness Book of World Records. Mr. Feazell believes that injured people should have a voice and that legal action must be taken when negligence causes harm to others. He has earned national recognition...

After working for more than six years at a large law firm in Fort Worth & Dallas, I opened my own law practice in Waco, Texas: McDermed Law Firm. I started my practice based on the principle that the most important aspect of a law practice is our client. Therefore, at McDermed Law Firm, I strive to change the negative perception that most people have regarding criminal defense attorneys. To that end, I do all I can to ensure that every client who walks in our doors receives an accessible, attentive, responsive, & compassionate lawyer &...

Welcome. My name is Walter Reaves. I've been a criminal defense lawyer in the Waco Texas area for more than two decades - and specialize in Texas Criminal Appeals at the State and Federal level. If you, or a family member find themselves in need of a very talented criminal defense attorney - or criminal appeals lawyer - please give me a call to discuss your situation. There is no charge for this consultation.

I am an attorney in Texas since 1993 and I am Board Certified in Consumer and Commercial Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization. I am able to speak to you from years of experience about your rights and your options when faced with abusive collections, lawsuits on old debt, consumer bankruptcy, or when you are just overwhelmed financially and wish to explore your legal options.

Texas Attorney representing individuals and businesses in immigration matters, general civil litigation and insurance claims. I began my career as an attorney handling insurance, personal injury and employment law cases. I got into immigration law when my husband and I adopted a child from Russia. We were two lawyers, and we needed help to navigate the complex immigration process. After our experience with the adoption, I started receiving calls from other attorneys and individuals who knew of my experience. I began practicing immigration law beyond pro bono cases in 2003, and it is now where I spend the majority of...

Doyle Young is board certified in Personal Injury Trial Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization. He handles personal injury cases (e.g. car wrecks, work injuries) and criminal defense cases.

Barrett Thomas is a family law and criminal law lawyer in Waco, Texas. He practices with his partner, Kristy Blanchard, in both north and central Texas. They have offices in Dallas, Waco, Temple, and Marlin. Barrett is a former police officer and assistant district attorney. He honed his skills as a litigator in the criminal courts. He has a knack for finding the truth, even when it has been intentionally concealed. He uses his investigative prowess to benefit his clients and see that they have the advantage in both settlement negotiations and at trial.

He is a...

Joshua is a graduate of Texas Tech University School of Law. He came to Central Texas after successfully running his own firm in Dallas. He and his family decided to make the trek to Central Texas to escape the hubbub of the big city and have fallen in love with the hill country. Joshua recently left one of the top-filing bankruptcy firms in the area, where he filed the majority of the chapter 7 and chapter 13 bankruptcies. He believes that clients deserve to be treated with respect and finds it fulfilling to help guide people out of...

A former JAG Officer with the U.S. Army, Carlson Law Firm Managing Partner, Craig W. Carlson had a vision of legal services deeply rooted in customer service from the very inception of his firm. His dream for a different kind of law firm that put clients first soon became reality, expanding from a single location in Killen, Texas to 11 statewide office locations. A graduate from the University of Nebraska College of Law, Lincoln, Carlson left his position of Senior Trial Defense Counsel in 1994. The experience he gained in the Army helped him jumpstart his practice in the...

Joe Rodriguez is a Texas lawyer practicing both State and Federal laws. Joe grew up an Army child having the privilege of starting school in Mainz, Germany and living in different states and parts of the world. Having spent a good portion of his childhood in Gatesville, Texas, he considers it home where he currently resides and maintains his principal office. Upon graduating high school he enlisted in the United States Army and honorably served four years as an Infantryman. After serving he attended college and law school graduating from the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor and Ohio...

Atonya McClain is an attorney with her principal office in Harker Heights, Texas. Her practice focuses on Immigration law, Criminal Defense law, and Family law.

Ms. McClain has focused her practice of law in areas that she loves. She enjoys helping members of our community every day with the following:

Immigration Law:
Family-Based Petitions: Green Cards, Visas, Citizenship, Naturalization, Fiancé Visas, Adjustment of Status, Affidavits of Support, Waiver Applications, Removal of Conditions of Residency, Green Card Renewals, Visa Renewals, Nonimmigrant Visas (V, B1/B2, J, F, M)

Criminal Defense Law (State and Federal):
Assault, Drugs, Theft, Weapons Possession, Harassment, Prostitution, Credit or Debit Card...