Atty. Kiernan McAlpine

Atty. Kiernan McAlpine

Kiernan “Kier” McAlpine is an accomplished trial lawyer with a steadfast commitment to advocating for individuals injured through negligence. A native of Houston, Mr.

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Profile Summary

About Kiernan McAlpine at a glance

Kiernan McAlpine is a Founder based in Houston, Texas, practicing at McAlpine Law Firm PLLC. They have 17+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2009. Their practice focuses on wrongful death, personal injury, product liability, and insurance. Admitted to practice in Texas (2009), New Mexico (2018), Georgia (2023), and Utah (2023). Educated at University Of Texas (J.D., 2008). Serands clients in Houston, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Kiernan “Kier” McAlpine is an accomplished trial lawyer with a steadfast commitment to advocating for individuals injured through negligence
  • A native of Houston, Mr. McAlpine has dedicated his career to securing justice and rightful compensation for his clients, bringing a keen focus on evidence, facts, and innovative advocacy to every case
  • He is Board Certified in Personal Injury Trial Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization, a distinction held by just 2% of Texas attorneys
  • With over fifteen years of legal practice, Mr. McAlpine has represented thousands of clients, serving as lead counsel in more than forty trials
  • Notably, in 2022, he achieved a $6,850,000 wrongful death verdict in Beaumont, Texas
  • Mr. McAlpine's academic path began at Middlebury College, where he graduated summa cum laude, Phi Beta Kappa, and continued at the University of Texas at Austin for his law degree
  • His professional journey includes working on the Deepwater Horizon case and a successful tenure at a major personal injury firm, culminating in the founding of McAlpine Law Firm
  • He serves on the Board of Directors for the Texas Trial Lawyers Association and is a respected member of several professional associations
  • Clients trust Mr. McAlpine's clear communication and ethical guidance as he relentlessly pursues justice for the injured

Practice Areas Explained

Kiernan McAlpine's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Kiernan McAlpine handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Wrongful Death

Kiernan McAlpine is one of 31,253 wrongful death attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wrongful death attorneys in Texas →

Personal Injury

Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.

Kiernan McAlpine is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Texas →

Product Liability

Kiernan McAlpine is one of 66,193 product liability attorneys indexed nationally. Browse product liability attorneys in Texas →

Insurance Law

Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.

Kiernan McAlpine is one of 121,912 insurance attorneys indexed nationally. Browse insurance attorneys in Texas →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Texas

Practicing law in Texas. Legal matters in Texas are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Houston are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Texas state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Texas brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Texas courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Kiernan McAlpine

Where is Kiernan McAlpine's law office located?
Kiernan McAlpine's law practice is located in Houston, Texas. The firm is McAlpine Law Firm PLLC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Kiernan McAlpine handle?
Kiernan McAlpine focuses on wrongful death, personal injury, product liability, insurance. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Texas.
How long has Kiernan McAlpine practiced law?
Kiernan McAlpine has 17+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2009.
Where did Kiernan McAlpine go to law school?
Kiernan McAlpine earned their education at (J.D., 2008).
How can I contact Kiernan McAlpine for a consultation?
You can contact Kiernan McAlpine directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.

Education

J.D.
University Of Texas
- 2008

Bar Admissions

Texas
Admitted: 2009
New Mexico
Admitted: 2018
Georgia
Admitted: 2023
Utah
Admitted: 2023
Arizona
Admitted: 2023
Missouri
Admitted: 2023
Oklahoma United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit United States District Court for the E
Admitted: 2023
Colorado
Admitted: 2024
Tennessee
Admitted: 2026

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