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I'm happy to go to trial to recover what you deserve for your injury. With over 20 years of litigation experience and over 150 jury trials in three states, n under my belt, I go out of my way to ensure that careless corporations don’t harm the public. As a former defense attorney for two large national insurance companies, I saw many clients who were at the mercy of big business and was troubled by the way they were treated. My experience inspired me to change career paths and protect the public from the negligence and the wrongdoing of big companies.
I attended Oklahoma’s East Central University on a full scholarship as a Hornbeak Scholar, and graduated in 1996, having double-majored in History and Criminal Justice. Upon graduation, I attended law school at the University of Oklahoma, and tried multiple cases under my legal intern’s license before graduating.
My legal career is expansive, having practiced family law, bankruptcy law and criminal defense and even providing representation to low-income defendants as a public defender. I have won various awards and recognition for my legal services including a nomination for the Distinguished Service Award of 2007 and winner of the 2007 Famers Trial Horse of the Year, which was awarded by Farmer’s Insurance for trying more cases than any other Farmer’s attorney over the course of that year. My diverse experience brings valuable insight and a unique perspective.
One early inspiration to stand up for others was the Harper Lee classic, “To Kill a Mockingbird.” Finch inspired me because he stood up against his entire community and did the right thing, even tho it wasn't the popular thing. Justice and a sense of doing the right thing, rather than the expedient thing have been themes of mine for as long as I can remember.
I am married and have three children.
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27 years | 2,000 cases
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Acquired: 2006
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State: Oklahoma
Acquired: 1999
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State: Arkansas
Acquired: 2005
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6952 Mediterranean Drive, Mckinney, TX, 75071
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Posted by anonymous | September 26, 2016 | Personal Injury
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One of the top five trial attorneys in country. When it comes to personal injury or big trucking cases, it is my opinion that he is, hand down, the best. Call him if you have a catastrophic injury. Very down to earth and yet a beast in the courtroom.
"Brian is a talented and caring trial attorney. He is fearless in the courtroom and will fight to get you the best result. I'd go into battle with Brian anytime!"
"Outstanding attorney who is well-respected in the legal community and in the Courts. He is always a pleasure to talk shop with, and I am glad that he is on our side of the docket."
"I endorse this lawyer. I have known Brian for over 15 years and he is a very skilled & knowledgeable attorney. I have no problem endorsing him on any level for the practice of law."
"I endorse Brian for any person seeking the best representation after suffering a personal injury. I have worked with Brian and against Brian and know him to be an excellent trial attorney who is afraid of no one. He has a reputation for requiring top dollar to settle cases because insurance companies know he will bring cases to trial and usually win. You will be in good hands with Brian!"
"I have worked with Brian for 3 years and he is an incredibly talented and capable litigation lawyer with a real passion for justice."
"Brian is a great attorney who represents his clients very well. He worked on the defense side so he is rarely surprised by the tactics of the other side. You're lucky if he is your attorney."
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AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2025
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
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2016
State Record Holder Bench Press Masters 198, America Powerlifting Association
2007
Farmers Insurance Trial Horse of the Yea, Farmers Insurance
2007
Building Trial Skills program 3 time graduate, National Institute of Trial Advocacy
2003
State Record Holder in Bench Press Open 275, American Powerlifting Federation
1995
Full Contact State Champion’93-‘95, Oklahoma Karate Association
2012 - Present
Head of Litigation, Godsey Martin P.C.
2008 - 2012
Trial Attorney, Meynier, Nohinek & Loving
2005 - 2008
Trial Attorney, Amis & Farish
2005 - 2005
Attorney, Carr & Carr Attorneys
2002 - 2005
Trial Attorney, Schroeder and Associates
2001 - 2002
Public Defender, Tulsa County Public Defender's Office
2000 - 2001
Attorney, Elias & Hjelm, P.C.
2012 - Present
Dallas Trial Lawyers AssociationMember
2012 - Present
Texas Trial Lawyers AssociationMember
$452,500.00 Settlement
$82,684.00 jury verdict
1998
JD - Juris Doctor
1996
BA - Bachelor of Arts
1992
High School Diploma
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