Mary Coones

Mary Coones

also known as Mary Bradshaw Coones

5.0
Rating: 8.8

Licensed for 20 years

Personal injury Lawyer at Denison, TX
Practice Areas: Personal Injury, Car Accidents, Trucking Accident ... +2 more

500 W. Woodard St., Denison, TX

About Mary

Biography

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Personal Injury 40%

Car wrecks, motorcycle accidents, truck accidents, bike accidents, drunk driver wrecks, 18 wheeler collisions, slip and fall, wrongful death, premises liability, carbon monoxide poisoning

21 years | 1,500 cases

40%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Contingency

33%-40%


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Licenses

Licensed in Texas for 20 years

State: Texas

Acquired: 2006

Eligible to Practice in Texas

No misconduct found

Location

Bradshaw Coones, PLLC

500 W. Woodard St., Denison, TX, 75020

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Mary Coones's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

11 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 5 of 5 reviews | Car Accidents

Posted by Megan | October 17, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Car Accidents

MARY: EMBODIMENT OF GLADIATOR IN A SUIT

Mary is amazing!!! She knows what to do, how to do it, and immediately gets to work on your case. I was hit by a drunk driver and she made this situation so much easier. I didn’t have to lift a finger besides sign paperwork to let her access the necessary information. She is the lawyer that everyone ...hopes and dreams for in their cases, and she was in my small town!! I am BEYOND grateful to have found such a fierce lady who knows EXACTLY what to do from day one. She constantly checked in on me and told me exactly what was going on as well as what she needed from me. She got what was needed done in a ridiculously fast manner, and she FOUGHT for me. My passenger hired someone else, who gave up on the back and forth SO FAST compared to Mary. The friend was told that was all he could do unless she went to court, which is unacceptable being that her end of this situation was far worse. My friend wished she had chose Mary once I told her how hard she fought for me. Mary is someone you want on your team!! I still get her emails and she is always willing to attempt to help me find recommendations for professionals in her network as well! Thank you, Mary. I don’t know what I would’ve done without you. You are truly a gladiator in a suit!! If you have any doubts about this lady, DON’T! JUST HIRE HER! I am not paid, I am not a bot/AI, Mary just was the most impressive lawyer who I was lucky enough to work with in my first (and hopefully only) legal case. I will shout praises about her from the rooftops to anyone who needs these services!

Posted by Morgan | July 08, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Car Accidents

Amazing!

Absolutely loved working with Mary! The whole process took about a year since the person who hit me didn’t have insurance. She was patient, and answered every question I had immediately! She is so kind, and just a genuine, good hearted person who I absolutely loved meeting and getting to know. She co...mpletely got all of my medical bills and car covered, and even swindled a couple extra THOUSANDS from the insurance into my pocket. 100% recommend her! She’s such a blessing.

Mary Coones

Replied last July 09, 2024

Morgan, thank you so much for the kind words. It was such a pleasure working with you on your car accident and I'm so thankful for the great result and that you were able to walk away with THOUSANDS of dollars in your pocket!

Posted by anonymous | July 08, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Car Accidents

Best lawyer to fight car wreck claims

Was in a car wreck and Mary took my case -- She answered all my questions and got things done - She was always there when I had concerns either thru calls,texts,emails-- She doesn't leave things unanswered- I would totally recommend her - I won my case and did receive a claim - If I ever have an acci...dent again - (I hope nvr happens)She's my go to attorney

Posted by Hunter | July 08, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Car Accidents

Car Accident

Mary was the BEST of the BEST, we were referred to her and i’m glad we used her for my case. I was in a bad bad wreck & being young you learn people start to take advantage or don’t take you serious but that was NEVER Mary! She was so helpful, understanding, honest about everything that was going on,... even helped me in time of need mentally and physically!! My wreck happened over 2 years ago and she still checks in!! you don’t get that a lot!! i wouldn’t dare use anyone besides mary if i ever needed one again!

Posted by BENJAMIN | July 08, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Car Accidents

Professional and thorough

So glad I picked Mary to represent me when I was rear ended by another vehicle. Mary did all the leg work finding all the hospital and police reports and took care of everything and kept me informed throughout the process. I highly recommend Mary's services and feel fortunate to of found her. She... went above and beyond making this difficult situation easier to deal with. Mary is probably the best lawyer I have ever had representing me.

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Daniel Horowitz

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Relationship: Worked together on matter

"As an attorney in Houston, I’ve had the pleasure to work with Mary on several cases in the Dennison area. She’s helped me and my clients as local counsel. Anytime me or a client have a legal issue in her neck of the woods, she’s the first call I make."

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Experience

Rating:  8.8 (Excellent)

Honors

2024

Personal Injury Elite Lawyer, Elite Lawyers of America

2024

The National Trial Lawyers Top 100, The National Trial Lawyers

2023

Personal Injury Elite Lawyer, Elite Lawyers of America

2022

Personal Injury Elite Lawyer, Elite Lawyers of America

2021

Personal Injury Elite Lawyer, Elite Lawyers of America

2011

2011 Top Texas Verdicts, Texas Lawyer Magazine

Work Experience

2020 - Present

Attorney/Owner, Bradshaw Coones, PLLC

2014 - 2020

Associate Attorney, Attorney Dean Boyd, PLLC

2006 - 2014

Associate Attorney, Hunter, Kalinke & Boyd

2001 - 2006

Legal Assistant; Associate Attorney, Tate Rehmet Law Office

Associations

2009 - Present

Sherman Service League

Sustaining Member

2007 - Present

Texas Trial Lawyers Association

Member

2005 - Present

State Bar of Texas

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

WANDA BRISCO, ET AL VS. ACG 1337, L.P. D/B/A IHOP #1337

$1.4 million dollar verdict

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Education

2005

Texas A&M University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

2000

University of Texas

BBA - Bachelor of Business Administration

Speaking Engagements

2024

Teamwork Makes the Dreamwork

Effective documentation in chiropractic records regarding car wreck patients

Publications

Languages

English

Activity

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