Robert C. Alden

Robert Alden is a distinguished trial lawyer in Austin, Texas, with over 35 years of experience in personal injury and business litigation. He started as a commercial litigator but later shifted his focus to representing plaintiffs in complex injury and business dispute cases. Alden is Board Certified in Personal Injury Trial Law and Civil Trial Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization. His expertise has earned him recognition in Best Lawyers in America and Texas Monthly’s Super Lawyers. He is also a member of elite legal organizations, including The American College of Trial Lawyers, The American Board of Trial Advocates, The International Academy of Trial Lawyers, and The International Society of Barristers.

Alden earned his B.A. with Honors from the University of Texas in the Plan II Liberal Arts Honors Program. He then obtained his J.D. with High Honors from the University of Texas School of Law in 1987, ranking among the top eight students in his class. He was inducted into Chancellors, the Order of the Coif, and served on the Texas Law Review’s Editorial Board. Additionally, he earned a Master of Public Affairs from the Lyndon B. Johnson School of Public Affairs, graduating with a perfect 4.0 GPA.

Alden began his legal career at McGinnis Lochridge & Kilgore, later managing his own practice before joining Bracewell & Patterson. In 2001, he joined Byrd Davis Alden & Henrichson, LLP, focusing on personal injury cases, including medical malpractice, motor vehicle accidents, premises liability, and product liability. His advocacy has helped countless clients secure rightful compensation against insurance companies and corporations.

Robert Alden is a proven leader in the legal community, having served as Texas State Chair for the American College of Trial Lawyers and as President of TEX‑ABOTA. Dedicated to justice and client advocacy, he follows the Texas Lawyers’ Creed in every case, prioritizing fairness, professionalism, and civility in the courtroom and beyond.

Law Office Affiliations

• Partner, Byrd Davis Alden & Henrichson, LLP
• Member, International Academy of Trial Lawyers
• Member, International Society of Barristers
• Member, American Inns of Court, Barbara Jordan Inn – Master
• Member, Texas Bar Foundation
• Member, College of the State Bar of Texas
• Member, Texas Trial Lawyers
• Member, Capital Area Trial Lawyers

Licensed State

• Texas

Education

• University of Texas School of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• University of Texas, Austin
  Masters (MA)
• University of Texas, Austin
  Bachelor of Arts (BA)

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