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5.0 /5.0
49 Client Reviews
$ 450-600 per hour
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Wade Jefferies
also known as Thomas Wade Jefferies, T. Wade Jefferies
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About Wade
Biography
In 2017, after working over 21 years and becoming a partner at a highly respected Austin boutique litigation firm, I founded my own private practice, The Law Firm of T. Wade Jefferies, to help individuals and businesses throughout Texas efficiently resolve commercial, civil, divorce, and family law disputes. In 2024, my long term colleague and friend, Scott Herlihy, and I formed Jefferies & Herlihy, LLC.
I am an accomplished and seasoned litigator who focuses on commercial litigation, civil litigation and family law throughout Texas. I have represented numerous individuals in multi-million dollar disputes including representing a real estate company against John Wooley, Schlotzsky's CEO at the time; representing a well-known Austin architect and builder in settling a Judgment obtained by Sandra Bullock; representing a competitor of Waste Management Services in a lawsuit against Waste Management Services; representing a partner in an Austin-based consulting firm to life insurance companies in a lawsuit against his partner; and representing a multi-national health supplement provider in a dispute against his partner. I was also an integral part of a team of lawyers who obtained a $180 million judgment against Health Net, Inc, a large California based health care provider.
I also represent several businesses as their "outside" in-house counsel.
In addition, I have successfully handled numerous family law matters. I have represented numerous high-wealth individuals going through a divorce. In one case, after trial, the Court granted my client over 60% of the community estate plus close to $100, in attorney's fees. In numerous high-asset divorce cases, I have represented the wives with husbands who own successful businesses. The husbands generally claim that the businesses have no real value. With my accounting background and commercial litigation experience, I was able to determine the actual value of the business and reach a settlement favorable to my clients. Going through a divorce several years ago, I was exactly where my family law clients are and, because of that, I can offer empathy and help in a way that is unique and solution oriented.
My accounting background coupled with the breadth and depth of legal experience provides me with the ability to efficiently and effectively represent my commercial, civil and family law clients. I am peer rated AV Preeminent by my peers defined as "the highest peer rating standard. This rating signifies that a large number of the lawyer's peers rank him or her at the highest level of professional excellence for their legal knowledge, communication skills, and ethical standards." I am also a Fellow of the Litigation Counsel of America. The Litigation Counsel of America is an invitation-only trial lawyer honorary society established to reflect the new face of the American bar. Membership is limited to 3,500 Fellows, representing less than one-half of one percent of American lawyers.
I look forward to protecting your interests.
- Wade
Litigation and Family Law Attorney in Austin. Result-Driven & Client-Focused Representation.
Having counsel with an accounting background, who understands how businesses operate, is an asset.
Personalized Representation with an Efficient and Empathetic Approach.
Having counsel with an accounting background, who understands how businesses operate, is an asset.
Practice Areas
4
Practice Areas
Litigation
60%
32 years
Family
20%
23 years
Business
10%
28 years
Consumer Protection
10%
32 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
Contingency
33%-40%
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
Awards
2019 2018
Licenses
Licensed in Texas for 31 years
State: Texas
Acquired: 1994
No misconduct found
Location
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Online Presence
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Divorce & Separation (5)
Family (5)
Business (3)
Contracts & Agreements (3)
Litigation (3)
Child Support (2)
Construction & Development (2)
Landlord & Tenant (2)
Bankruptcy & Debt (1)
Consumer Protection (1)
Debt Collection (1)
Insurance (1)
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Social Security Disability (1)
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Posted by Tom | December 17, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Bankruptcy & Debt
Trustworthy
It has been my pleasure to have used Wade Jefferies several times in various litigation matters. One was helping my son in bankruptcy. He did a masterful job in getting him cleared of debt and restored his credit. The other time was helping me in a dispute with a former company I was with. He made...
Posted by Charlie | December 17, 2018 | Family
Excellent, Professional Attorney
I consulted Wade on a family law matter involving moving children across state lines. Wade’s litigation experience and insightful knowledge helped me navigate, and ultimately avoid, a long legal battle. Few family law attorneys have Wade’s courtroom experience and creative thinking!
Posted by George | December 17, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Real Estate
Great Attorney
I met Wade while visiting my brother in Austin. About 2 years later we were building our house in Lubbock, one of the subcontractors didn't pay his supplies and thus that vendor threatened to put a lien on our house. I called around to 5 different attorneys and all told me to pay the vendor. I expla...
Posted by anonymous | December 05, 2018 | Hired Attorney
Finally, an attorney worth his salt
I've known Wade for 28 years and have ALWAYS been impressed. In college he graduated Magna Cum, top 3% in law school, and now "pre-eminent". I've used him as my attorney on numerous cases. Too many to go thru.
Posted by Jose | November 25, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody
He Rocks!
I hired Wade when my children's mother moved my one and two year old children to Houston without my consent and had the Houston Attorney General's Office file a child support action in Houston against me. Wade immediately filed a Suit Affecting Parent Child Relationship lawsuit in Austin, had the Hou...
Wade Jefferies's Lawyer Endorsements
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"Wade and I were on opposite sides of a divorce case. He advocated aggressively for his client without compromising his professionalism. I also found him to be knowledgeable and creative in exploring theories to achieve the maximum benefit for his client. I endorse this lawyer."
"I endorse this lawyer! Wade was great to work with on finalizing a difficult divorce. Wade was gracious as we tried to catch up after stepping into a case that was more than a year old and helped us get ready for a mediation that was to occur in a month. It is great working with attorneys that are prepared, confident and experienced in family law and keep the client's best interest in the forefront to finalize cases at mediation. Thanks, Wade!!"
"I endorse this lawyer. I was adverse to Wade in a high asset divorce case involving a large business and several complex issues. Wade was easy to work with, and due to his accounting background and commercial litigation experience, he was very knowledgeable about divorces with complex estates. I would recommend him for large estate divorces. I referred a friend of mine with such a case to Wade. Although based in Austin, Wade handles cases between San Antonio and Dallas."
"I have worked with Wade on numerous matters over many years, and I have confidence in and respect for his work. Wade is a strong advocate and negotiator. I happily make referrals to Wade, and I would gladly work with him together on a case again, or as opposing counsel."
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Scott Herlihy
Family lawyer
Experience
Honors
2024
Client Champion Award, Martindale-Hubbell®
2024
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell®
2023
Client Champion Award, Martindale-Hubbell®
2023
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell®
2022
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2022
Client Champion Award, Martindale-Hubbell
2021
Client Champion Award, Martindale-Hubbell®
2021
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell®
2020
AV Preeminent, Martindale-Hubbell®
2020
Client Champion Award, Martindale-Hubbell®
2019
AV Preeminent, Martindale-Hubbell®
2019
Client Champion Award, Martindale-Hubbell®
2018
AV Preeminent, Martindale-Hubbell®
2018
Client Champion Award, Martindale-Hubbell®
2017
Client Champion Award, Martindale-Hubbell®
2017
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell®
Work Experience
2022 - Present
Managing Member, Jefferies & Herlihy, LLC
2016 - 2023
Owner, The Law Firm of T. Wade Jefferies
1993 - 2014
Partner, Hohmann, Taube & Summers, LLP
Associations
2014 - Present
Litigation Counsel of AmericaFellow
1994 - Present
American Bar Association
1994 - Present
Travis County Bar Association
Education
1994
University of Texas School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1991
University of Texas at Dallas
Accounting, Magna Cum Laude
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Q&A
How long do I need to wait in Texas, after a divorce before buying a house?
29 Dec 2018
Q&A
Court ordered reunification therapy for mother and son. I am the father and custodial parent? Am I allowed to attend?
27 Dec 2018
Q&A
How difficult is it to gain 50/50 custody and will I still need to pay child support?
27 Dec 2018