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J. Brett Harrison
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Criminal Defense
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30 years
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Licensed in Texas for 30 years
State: Texas
Acquired: 1995
No misconduct found
Location
Files Harrison & Millslagle, PC
100 E. Ferguson, Tyler, TX, 75702
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J. Brett Harrison's Reviews
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Case Results (67)
Advocacy (48)
Recommendation (26)
Responsiveness (20)
Staff & Support (20)
Professionalism (18)
Communication Style (15)
Compassion (15)
Character & Conduct (12)
Practice Area Knowledge (11)
Trustworthiness (10)
Cost of Services (6)
General Knowledge (4)
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Payment Plans (1)
Showing 21 - 25 of 48 reviews | Advocacy
Posted by Bryant | July 23, 2020 | Hired Attorney
Outstanding
Mr.Harrison is one of the best attorneys in Texas if not The BEST! I was happy to have his Repersetation in my case. Found the best possible outcome and as a Client it’s all we can ask for!! He will treat you with respect and dignity 100% of the time, his legal assistant is by far one of the best,(Mr...
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Replied last July 23, 2020Thank you, Bryant! Kimberly is so kind and compassionate. We make a pretty good team!
Posted by anonymous | July 23, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Exceptional Assistance
Brett Harrison and his staff (Carrie Hall) where absolutely amazing. They got me through one of the toughest moments I have every had to go through in my life. They will work hard and thourogh till the end, and they will fight hard for your case. I was accused of a felony offense; I was able to walk...
J. Harrison
Replied last July 23, 2020Carrie is awesome- as are all of our legal assistants! Thank you for the kind words!
Posted by anonymous | July 23, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Extremely grateful
We hired Brett Harrison and his paralegal Carrie Hall to represent our foster son for a felony offense that he was arrested for prior to coming into our care. There were many extenuating circumstances surrounding the arrest. Mr. Harrison took time to truly understand and communicate to the DA all mit...
J. Harrison
Replied last July 23, 2020I was happy to hear about how well your son is doing! Please keep giving us updates! I love to hear success stories!
Posted by anonymous | July 23, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Lawyer Recommendation
Mr Harrison is amazing. When he accepted my case he identified what all he needed to do to get the best outcome for me. Not only did he get me a very fair sentence he got me the help I needed to overcome some serious obstacles such as addiction. I have no idea where I would be today without his adv...
J. Harrison
Replied last July 23, 2020Wow. I really appreciate your kind words. I'm so glad to have helped you through this difficult time!
Posted by anonymous | July 23, 2020 | Hired Attorney
Review
Mr. Harrison is great to work with. His office always got back to me in a timely matter, and they were there for me whenever I needed them. They were advocating for me in every way possible. I highly recommend them!
J. Harrison
Replied last July 23, 2020I am lucky to have such an amazing team to work with! They keep everything running smooth (most of the time)!
J. Brett Harrison's Lawyer Endorsements
"I opposed Brett on multiple occasions when I was a prosecutor. He is an excellent advocate that is very well respected by his peers. Brett has the legal knowledge, experience, and report with courts necessary to outstanding produce results for his clients."
"Brett and I have worked together for more than ten years. We prosecuted together, and have represented citizens accused of criminal condict together. Brett is very knowledgeable about the criminal justice system, and is an outstanding attorney."
"Brett is a high end criminal defense lawyer who knows the law, his clients and how the system works. He has seen both sides of the docket and knows how to take care of clients. In candor, Brett is my law partner."
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Experience
Honors
2010
Rising Star, Texas Lawyer Magazine
2009
Rising Star, Texas Lawyer Magazine
2008
Rising Star, Texas Lawyer Magazine
2007
Rising Star, Texas Lawyer Magazine
Work Experience
1995 - 2005
First Assistant District Attorney, Smith County District Attorney's Office
Associations
2014 - Present
State Bar of TexasGrievance Committee - Dist. 2 Chair
2011 - Present
Texas Bar FoundationSustaining Member
2011 - Present
State Bar of TexasGrievance Committee - Dist. 2
2006 - Present
College of the State Bar of Texas
2006 - Present
Texas Board of Legal Specialization
2006 - Present
National Board of Trial Advocacy
2005 - Present
Bar Association of the Fifth Federal Circuit
2005 - Present
Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association
2005 - Present
National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
2010 - 2012
National Board of Trial AdvocacyExam Commission
2010 - 2012
Texas Board of Legal SpecializationCriminal Law Exam Commission
Education
1995
St Mary's University of San Antonio School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1992
Texas Christian University
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2011
Tyler Junior College Police Academy
Courtroom Demeanor and Report Writing
2010
Tyler Junior College Police Academy
Courtroom Demeanor and Report Writing
2010
Smith County Bar Association
Crawford and the Confrontation Clause
2009
Tyler Junior College Police Academy
Courtroom Demeanor and Report Writing
2009
Smith County Bar Association
Crawford and the Confrontation Clause
2008
Tyler Junior College Police Academy
Courtroom Demeanor and Report Writing
2008
Smith County Bar Association
Crawford and the Confrontation Clause
2007
Tyler Junior College Police Academy
Courtroom Demeanor and Report Writing
2007
Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association
The Confrontation Clause
Publications
2011
College Bar Bulletin
The Current State of Confrontation
2010
Aspatore Book publication
Strategies for Defending Intoxication Manslaughter Cases in Texas
2009
Aspatore Book publication
Strategies for Defending DWI Cases in Texas
2004
Texas Prosecutor
Inside Deanna Laney's Capital Murder Trial
Languages
Spanish