Well-Respected Attorneys in Travis County, Texas
When you need to hire a lawyer, you want someone who has integrity and is well-respected within the legal community. At Crews Law Firm, P.C., in Austin, Texas, our attorneys have a well-deserved reputation in cases involving personal injury, employment law, public interest litigation, and appellate work. As successful personal injury trial lawyers and employment law lawyers, we are committed to getting our clients the full compensation they are entitled to for any injuries suffered because of another's recklessness or negligence.
The attorneys at our personal injury and employment law firm have more than 50 years of combined legal experience. This extensive background gives us a clear understanding of the best way to present arguments in court to get the most successful results. To schedule an appointment for a free personal injury initial consultation and case evaluation, contact our Travis County law firm today. Se Habla Español.
Joe K. Crews, Partner
Born: Commerce, Texas, January 21, 1950
Bar Admissions: 1976, Texas
Also admitted to practice before:
U.S. Supreme Court
U.S. Court of Appeals Fifth and Eleventh Circuit
U.S. District Court Northern, Southern, Eastern, and Western District of Texas
Preparatory Education:
Oklahoma State University, 1973 - B.A.
Legal Education:
The University of Texas School of Law, Austin, Texas, 1976 - J.D.
Certification/Specialties:
Board Certified, Personal Injury Trial Law, Texas Board of Legal Specialization
Professional Associations, Memberships and Honors:
Texas Appleseed Foundation - Former Board Member/Officer
Texas Watch Foundation - Board Member
Austin Bar Association - Member
State Bar of Texas - Member
Capital Area Trial Lawyers Association - Member
Bar Association of the Fifth Federal Circuit - Member
Texas Trial Lawyers Association - Member
Million Dollar Advocates Forum - Member
Texas Bar Foundation - Life Fellow
AV rated by Martindale-Hubbell
American Law Institute - Member
American Constitution Society - Member
National Association of Consumer Advocates
Texas Super Lawyer, 2009 & 2010
Past Employment Positions:
Chief, Consumer Protection Division, Texas Attorney General's Office, 1991 - 1994
Special Assistant, Texas Attorney General, 1994
Mr. Robert W. Schmidt, Senior Associate
Born: Enid, Oklahoma, July 23, 1964
Bar Admissions: 1989, Texas
Also admitted to practice before:
U.S. Court of Appeals Fifth Circuit
U.S. District Court Northern and Western District of Texas
Preparatory Education:
Oklahoma City University, 1986 - B.A., magnum cum laude
The University of Texas, 2000 - B.A., highest honors
Legal Education:
The University of Texas School of Law, Austin, Texas, 1989- J.D.
Gerry Spence's Trial Lawyers College, Wyoming - Sept. 2009 Graduate
Professional Associations and Memberships:
State Bar of Texas, Labor and Employment Law Section
Austin Bar Association, Labor and Employment Law Section
Texas Employment Lawyers Association
National Employment Lawyers Association
American Constitutional Society
Past Employment Positions:
Associate, Locke Purnell Raine Harrell, 1989-92
Assistant Legislative Counsel, Texas Legislative Counsel 1993-94
Assistant Attorney General, Texas Attorney General’s Office, 1994-96
Assistant General Counsel, Texas Ethics Commission, 1996-2002
Senior Associate, Howard & Kobelan, 2002-2006
Professional Publications:
At-Will Employment: The Rules and the Exceptions and Employment Discrimination and Retaliation: Can't We All Just Get Along?, Prepared and Presented April 23, 2009, City of Austin Seminar.