Mari Badders

Mari Badders is a passionate and determined attorney specializing in personal injury and motor vehicle accident cases. She is committed to protecting her clients’ rights and ensuring they receive fair compensation. With experience handling complex legal matters, including cases against large insurance companies, she works tirelessly to achieve justice for those who have been injured due to negligence. Her background in litigation and trial advocacy has earned her recognition as a top attorney in Texas.

Ms. Badders earned her J.D. from South Texas College of Law Houston in 2015. Before that, she completed her B.A. in Political Science and Japanese Studies at Wake Forest University in 2013, graduating summa cum laude. She was also recognized as a Distinguished Military Graduate. Her academic excellence and legal training have shaped her successful career in the legal field.

Ms. Badders began her legal career by gaining valuable experience at the Harris County District Attorney’s Office. She later represented businesses affected by the 2010 BP Gulf Oil Spill, helping them navigate complex legal claims. Her work has also contributed to legal publications on national security law and human trafficking prosecution.

Currently, Mari Badders focuses on personal injury cases, including motor vehicle accidents, helping individuals and families recover compensation for their losses. She has built a strong reputation for standing up to insurance companies and advocating for her client’s best interests. Her dedication to her clients has earned her recognition, including being named Best Attorney in Lufkin by the Lufkin Daily News in 2019 and 2020. She was also honored as a Million Dollar Trial Lawyer in 2019 and named a Top 40 Under 40 Attorney by the American Academy of Attorneys.

As a member of the Nacogdoches Bar Association, Houston Trial Lawyers, and Texas Trial Lawyers Association, Ms. Badders remains active in the legal community. Her commitment to justice and advocacy continues to make a difference in the lives of those she represents.

Law Office Affiliations

• Attorney, Badders Law Firm, P.C.
• Member, Nacogdoches Bar Association
• Member, Houston Trial Lawyers
• Member, Texas Trial Lawyers Association

Licensed State

• Texas

Education

• South Texas College of Law Houston
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• Wake Forest University
  BA in Political Science & Japanese Studies with Summa Cum Laude

Awards & Badges