R. Louis Bratton

Louis Bratton is a Board-Certified Personal Injury Trial Lawyer with over 40 years of experience representing victims in wrongful death, accident injury, and subrogation claims. As the founder of The Bratton Firm, P.C., he has built a reputation for aggressive advocacy and legal excellence. Licensed in all Texas federal courts and the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit, Bratton has successfully argued cases before the Texas Courts of Appeals, the Texas Supreme Court, and the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals.

Bratton earned his Juris Doctor from The University of Texas School of Law and a Bachelor of Arts from Southern Methodist University, graduating with Highest Honors. In 1989, he achieved Board Certification in Personal Injury Trial Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization, a distinction held by only a small percentage of Texas attorneys. He has also contributed to the legal profession by writing and grading portions of the state-wide Board Certification Examination, further demonstrating his expertise.

Bratton has been honored as a Texas Super Lawyer every year from 2011 through 2023, a recognition reserved for only the top 5% of attorneys in the state. He holds an AV® Preeminent™ rating from Martindale-Hubbell, the highest possible peer-review rating for legal skill, professionalism, and ethical standards. His strong trial record has also earned him recognition among the Top 100 National Trial Lawyers and inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America® in 2018.

Louis Bratton remains a leader in personal injury litigation as an active member of The State Bar of Texas, The Association of Trial Lawyers of America, and the American Board of Trial Advocates. His firm provides dedicated legal representation in wrongful death cases, auto and trucking accidents, premises liability, defective products, and catastrophic injuries. With a relentless commitment to justice, Bratton remains a trusted advocate for victims and their families across Texas.

Law Office Affiliations

• Founding Attorney, The Bratton Firm, P.C. Attorneys at Law
• Member, State Bar of Texas
• Member, The Association of Trial Lawyers of America
• Member, American Board of Trial Advocates
• Member, Texas Bar Foundation

Licensed State

• Texas

Education

• The University of Texas School of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• Southern Methodist University
  Bachelor of Arts (BA)

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