Bradford J. Gilde

Bradford J. Gilde is a Houston trial lawyer and founder of Gilde Law Firm. He represents injured people and families in claims involving trucking and automobile accidents, industrial accidents, plant and refinery explosions, defective products, and serious personal injuries. His work also includes maritime and oil-platform injuries and mass tort litigation. He focuses on cases that may require detailed factual investigation, coordinated evidence, and preparation for contested civil proceedings.

Bradford graduated from the University of Texas at Austin with a degree in Philosophy and Government and a minor in Business, also competing in intercollegiate mock trial competitions. He then earned his J.D. from South Texas College of Law Houston. During law school he competed in national mock trial events and received the Order of Barristers. He later returned to the school as an adjunct law professor, teaching mock trial litigation and coaching advocacy teams.

Bradford pursued plaintiff-side trial work following law school and practiced with established Houston trial firms, including The Lanier Law Firm, Aaron J. DeLuca, PLLC, and Matthews & Associates. His injury practice covers crashes involving large commercial vehicles, industrial and construction incidents, explosions, unsafe products, and maritime operations. These matters often call for understanding how an event occurred, identifying potentially responsible parties, and assessing the injuries and losses caused by an incident.

Bradford J. Gilde combines trial advocacy experience with a background teaching courtroom skills to future lawyers. His selection to the Order of Barristers reflects his work in advocacy during law school, and his later teaching role added experience explaining trial strategy and presentation. Through his practice, he represents people dealing with serious injuries and the effects of accidents and industrial events. His work emphasizes preparation and the development of legal arguments grounded in case evidence.

Law Office Affiliations

• Founder, Gilde Law Firm, PLLC
• Member, State Bar of Texas
• Member, The State Bar of California
• Member, Pennsylvania Bar Association

Licensed State

• Texas
• California
• Pennsylvania

Education

• South Texas College of Law-Houston
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• The University of Texas at Austin
  Graduated with a degree in Philosophy and Government, minor in Business

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