About
Holt Lackey is a highly skilled attorney with extensive experience in employment law, personal injury, and general counsel services. With a strong commitment to protecting employees’ rights and advocating for justice, he has built a reputation as a tenacious and results-driven lawyer. Throughout his career, he has successfully represented clients in complex litigation, providing strategic legal counsel to individuals and businesses alike.
Lackey earned his J.D. from The University of Texas School of Law in Austin, Texas, graduating cum laude in 2005. He served on the Texas Law Review during law school, refining his legal research and writing skills. He also holds a B.A. from Northwestern University, further strengthening his analytical and critical thinking abilities. Admitted to the Texas Bar in 2005, Lackey has since developed an impressive career in employment law, civil rights, and litigation.
Lackey’s professional journey includes serving as counsel to key congressional committees, where he worked on the judiciary and science-related legal matters. He later became a founding partner of a leading employment and civil rights firm, where he successfully fought for employee rights from 2017 to 2022. His career also includes experience at a boutique employment and patent litigation firm and one of Texas’s largest law firms, showcasing his depth of legal knowledge.
An active Texas Employment Lawyers Association member, Lackey remains dedicated to advancing workplace justice. He also served on the Board of Directors for Equality Texas, advocating for equal rights from 2015 to 2021. Super Lawyers recognized his expertise in employment law and personal injury litigation, which has earned him industry-wide respect.
With a deep passion for justice, Holt Lackey continues to make a meaningful impact in employment law, personal injury cases, and general counsel services. His strategic approach, dedication to fairness, and extensive legal experience make him a trusted advocate for individuals and businesses.
Law Office Affiliations
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Founder, Holt Major Lackey, PLLC
Licensed State
- Texas
Education
- The University of Texas School of Law
Juris Doctor (JD) - Northwestern University
Bachelor of Arts (BA)
Awards & Badges


- Brain injury
- Discrimination
- Employee benefits
- Wrongful termination