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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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Posted by anonymous | September 15, 2015 | Criminal Defense
Waste of ten thousand dollars
I retained Mr. Harrison to represent my brother on his drug charges. We paid him $10,000.00 and for that he met with my brother 3 times and and let him know two days before Mr Harrison had arranged for him to go could that 12 years was the best deal he could get him. I see where people who kill peo...
J. Harrison
Replied last September 15, 2015I'm sorry to hear that you were not happy with the outcome. Please call me and I will be happy to discuss the situation with you. (903)595-3573 Brett
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