Rickey Brantley

Rickey J. Brantley is an attorney with BrantleyPelley, PLLC in Fort Worth, Texas, where he handles civil litigation and trial matters for individuals and businesses. His practice includes commercial litigation, business and insurance disputes, catastrophic injury and wrongful death claims, investment fraud, probate litigation, and other civil disputes. Brantley is Board Certified in Civil Trial Law and Personal Injury Trial Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization and brings extensive courtroom experience to complex contested matters.

Brantley graduated from Baylor Law School in 1982 after studies at Texas Eastern University and Texas A&M University. During law school, he was a member of the Order of Barristers, served as president of the Moot Court Society, participated on the mock trial team, and held student leadership positions. He also received multiple advocacy honors, including the Claude B. Williams Advocacy Award, Strasburger & Price Advocacy Award, and Baylor Outstanding Advocate Award, reflecting an early focus on courtroom advocacy.

Brantley represents clients through different stages of civil and commercial litigation, from evaluating disputes and pursuing negotiated resolutions to trial and appeal when necessary. His work includes disputes involving businesses and business partners, insurance claims, personal injuries, investment fraud, probate matters, and oil and gas interests. He is admitted in Texas and Colorado, before federal district courts in both states, and before the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit, supporting his ability to handle matters in state and federal forums.

Rickey J. Brantley has been recognized as a Texas Super Lawyer and previously appeared among the Top 100 Texas and Dallas-Fort Worth Texas Super Lawyers. He is AV rated by Martindale-Hubbell and belongs to the American College of Trial Lawyers and American Board of Trial Advocates, where the firm profile notes committee leadership. Brantley also serves the Fort Worth community through organizations including Union Gospel Mission of Tarrant County and Methodist Justice Ministry, complementing his long-standing civil trial practice with public service.

Law Office Affiliations

• Partner, BrantleyPelley, PLLC
• Member, State Bar of Texas
• Member, Colorado Bar Association
• Member, American Board of Trial Advocates, Executive Committee
• Member, American College of Trial Lawyers, State Executive Committee

Licensed State

• Colorado
• Texas

Education

• Baylor University School of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)

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