Atty. Sam Jackson Legate

Atty. Sam Jackson Legate

Sam Jackson Legate is a lawyer practicing personal injury, employment, product liability and 3 other areas of law. Sam received a B.B.A. degree from University of Texas in 1983, and has been licensed for 40 years.

El Paso El Paso 40 Years Experience 40 year
Call (915) 213-2967

Profile Summary

About Sam Jackson Legate at a glance

Sam Jackson Legate is a Member based in El Paso, Texas, practicing at Scherr & Legate, PLLC. They have 40+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1986. Their practice focuses on personal injury, employment, product liability, and litigation. Admitted to practice in Oklahoma Texas Western Bankruptcy Court Texas Western District Court Oklahoma Eastern District Court (1986), Texas Oklahoma Eastern Bankruptcy Court (1991), and New Mexico (2017). Educated at University of Oklahoma (J.D., 1986) and University of Texas (B.B.A., 1983). Serves clients in El Paso, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Sam Jackson Legate is a lawyer practicing personal injury, employment, product liability and 3 other areas of law
  • Sam received a B.B.A. degree from University of Texas in 1983, and has been licensed for 40 years
  • Sam practices at Scherr & Legate, PLLC in El Paso, TX

Practice Areas Explained

Sam Jackson Legate's Areas of Practice

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

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.

Sam Jackson Legate is one of 238,048 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Texas →

Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

Sam Jackson Legate is one of 151,622 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Texas →

Product Liability

Sam Jackson Legate is one of 60,257 product liability attorneys indexed nationally. Browse product liability attorneys in Texas →

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

Sam Jackson Legate is one of 409,070 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation 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 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.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Sam Jackson Legate

Where is Sam Jackson Legate's law office located?
Sam Jackson Legate's law practice is located in El Paso, Texas. The firm is Scherr & Legate, PLLC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Sam Jackson Legate handle?
Sam Jackson Legate focuses on personal injury, employment, product liability, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Texas.
How long has Sam Jackson Legate practiced law?
Sam Jackson Legate has 40+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1986.
Where did Sam Jackson Legate go to law school?
Sam Jackson Legate earned their education at (J.D., 1986); (B.B.A., 1983).
How can I contact Sam Jackson Legate for a consultation?
You can contact Sam Jackson Legate 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 Oklahoma
- 1986
B.B.A.
University of Texas
- 1983

Bar Admissions

Oklahoma Texas Western Bankruptcy Court Texas Western District Court Oklahoma Eastern District Court
Admitted: 1986
Texas Oklahoma Eastern Bankruptcy Court
Admitted: 1991
New Mexico
Admitted: 2017

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