Atty. Thomas D. Farris
Thomas D. Farris was born January 30, 1951, in Amarillo, Texas, and has been a lifelong Amarillo resident.
Commercial Litigation & More Attorney · Serving Amarillo, TX · 50+ Years Experience
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About Thomas D. Farris at a Glance
Thomas D. Farris is a Shareholder based in Amarillo, Texas, practicing at Farris Parker & Hubbard, A Professional Corporation | Attorneys at Law. They have 50+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1976. Their practice focuses on personal injury, business, product liability, litigation, and health care. Admitted to practice in Texas U.S. District Court, Northern District of Texas U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit (1976). Educated at University of Texas School of Law (J.D., 1976) and University of Texas (B.A., 1973). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Amarillo Bar Association (Secretary-Treasurer, 1981-1982 Director, 1989-1990) State Bar of Texas Texas Association of Defense Counsel American Board of Trial Advocates. Serves clients in Amarillo, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Thomas D. Farris
- Thomas D. Farris was born January 30, 1951, in Amarillo, Texas, and has been a lifelong Amarillo resident
- He graduated Phi Beta Kappa and Phi Kappa Phi from The University of Texas at Austin, where he earned a B.A. with Highest Honors in 1973 and a J.D. in 1976
- Mr. Farris was admitted to the Texas Bar in 1976
- He is admitted to practice in Texas state courts, the U.S
- District Court, Northern District of Texas, and the U.S
- Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit
- Mr. Farris is a member of the Amarillo Bar Association, where he has served as the secretary, treasurer and director
- He is also a member of the Trial Law Institute and Diversity Law Insititute and has achieved the status of Senior Fellow by the Litigation Counsel of America
- His civic work includes serving as a director for the High Plains Children’s Home and Family Services, Inc. He is a fellow of Litigation Counsel of America and a fellow of the American Academy of Medical Malpractice Lawyers
Practice Areas Explained
Thomas D. Farris's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Thomas D. Farris handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Amarillo.
Personal Injury in Amarillo
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.
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Business & Corporate Law in Amarillo
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
Thomas D. Farris is one of 497,491 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Texas →
Product Liability in Amarillo
Thomas D. Farris is one of 65,610 product liability attorneys indexed nationally. Browse product liability attorneys in Texas →
Civil Litigation in Amarillo
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
Thomas D. Farris is one of 450,751 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Texas →
Health Care Law in Amarillo
Health care attorneys for HIPAA, Medicare, Medicaid, regulatory compliance, and medical licensing matters.
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Amarillo
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 Amarillo 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.
Amarillo Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Amarillo-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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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Amarillo Choose Thomas D. Farris
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 Thomas D. Farris's practice in the field of personal injury, business, product liability, litigation, and health care.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Thomas D. Farris brings 50+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering personal injury, business, and product liability, Thomas D. Farris can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Amarillo
A Amarillo-based practice means Thomas D. Farris attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
Case Types
Common Legal Issues Thomas D. Farris Handles in Amarillo
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