Atty. Maxey Scherr
Maxey Scherr founded Scherr Law Firm in 2022. She has litigated over 40 jury trials resulting in multi-figure verdicts across the board.
Traumatic Brain Injury & More Attorney · Serving El Paso, TX · 17+ Years Experience
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About Maxey Scherr at a Glance
Maxey Scherr is a Founder based in El Paso, Texas, practicing at Scherr Law Firm. They have 17+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2009. Their practice focuses on wrongful death, product liability, and tbi/sci. Admitted to practice in Texas (2009), New Mexico (2010), and Illinois (2015). Educated at Texas Tech University School of Law (J.D., 2008) and University of Massachusetts Psychology Harvard University Master's Work: Neuroscience (—). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Texas State Bar American Association for Justice. Serves clients in El Paso, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Maxey Scherr
- Maxey Scherr founded Scherr Law Firm in 2022
- She has litigated over 40 jury trials resulting in multi-figure verdicts across the board
- Her areas of expertise include trucking accidents, wrongful death claims, traumatic brain injuries, and catastrophic injuries
- Ms. Scherr is a member of various boards and organizations and currently serves as the Co-Chair of the Women's Caucus and Board of Regents member with the ATAA, is on the Texas State Bar Committee on the Administration of the Rules of Evidence, is a member of the American Association for Justice and sits on the Women's Rights Commission for the City of El Paso
- Through the years, Ms. Scherr's efforts have garnered many accolades
- Most notably, Ms. Scherr is a "Super Lawyer," a "Top Ten Attorney," receives numerous "LitigatorTM Awards" and has various National Law Journal Top 100 Verdicts
- Ms. Scherr is licensed in Texas, New Mexico and Illinois and graduated from Texas Tech School of Law
- She received her bachelor's degree in Psychology from the University of Massachusetts-Boston with magna cum laude honors and undertook postgraduate work in Neuroscience at Harvard University
- Honors • Super Lawyer • Top Ten Attorney • Litigator of the Year • National Law Journal Top 100 Verdict • Lawyers of Distinction Certified Legal Specialties • Truck Accident Law, NBTA, 2022 • New Mexico, 2022 • Illinois, 2022 Representative Cases • Scherr Law Firm Secures $10.65 Million Verdict In Firm's First Trial, The plaintiff, a 28-year old Swift Transportation female truck driver, suffered a permanent traumatic brain injury, among other medical conditions, when a semi-trailer door came crashing down on the back of her head on September 27, 2017., 2023 Select Classes & Seminars • Working with Standard of Care Experts, Academy of Truck Accident Attorneys, 2020 • Research/Obtaining Evidence Outside the Discovery Process, Academy of Truck Accident Attorneys, 2021 • Corporate Representatives: Drafting the Notice and Taking the Desposition, Academy of Truck Accident Attorneys, 2022 • Establishing Your Own Firm, Academy of Truck Accident Attorneys, 2022 • Traumatic Brain Injuries: What a Jury needs to Hear in Order for your client to Recover , AAJ • Fighting for the Value of a Child's Brain: What's the Difference in a Few Zeroes, AAJ, 2016 • Black Letter Law: Opening Statements, NTLD, 2023 Past Positions • Scherr Legate, Partner, 2008 to 2021 Professional Associations • ATAA, Board of Regents, 2022 to Present • ATAA, Co-Chair of Woman's Caucus, 2022 to Present • Texas State Bar, Rules of Evidence Committee Member, 2020 to Present • El Paso Woman's Rights Commission, Member, 2022 to Present • American Association for Justice, Trucking Litigation Group, TBI Group, Women's Caucus, 2016 to Present
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Maxey Scherr's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Maxey Scherr handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in El Paso.
Wrongful Death in El Paso
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Product Liability in El Paso
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Brain & Spinal Cord Injury in El Paso
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in El Paso
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 El Paso 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 venue, 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.
El Paso Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a El Paso-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Why Clients in El Paso Choose Maxey Scherr
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Maxey Scherr's practice in the field of wrongful death, product liability, and tbi/sci.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Maxey Scherr brings 17+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in Texas, New Mexico, and Illinois, Maxey Scherr can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering wrongful death, product liability, and tbi/sci, Maxey Scherr can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in El Paso
A El Paso-based practice means Maxey Scherr attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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