Atty. Thomas E. McElyea
Thomas McElyea launched his own practice, McElyea Law, in Southlake in 2001 after years of defending corporations and insurance companies in complex litigation. That background taught him the strategies and tactics insurers rely on to minimize liability—and gives him an insider’s perspective when representing injured clients.
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Thomas E. McElyea is a Member based in Southlake, Texas, practicing at McElyea Law. They have 36+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1990. Their practice focuses on sexual harassment, family law, business, and sex crimes. Admitted to practice in Texas (1990), United States District Court for the Eastern District of Texas (1996), United States District Court for the Southern District of Texas (2000), and United States Bankruptcy Court Southern District of Texas United States District Court for the North (2000). Educated at St. Mary's University of San Antonio School of Law (J.D., 1990) and University of Texas at San Antonio (B.B.A., 1987). Active member of Tarrant County and American Bar Associations State Bar of Texas Texas Trial Lawyers Association The Association of Trial Lawyers of America. Serves clients in Southlake, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Thomas McElyea launched his own practice, McElyea Law, in Southlake in 2001 after years of defending corporations and insurance companies in complex litigation
- That background taught him the strategies and tactics insurers rely on to minimize liability—and gives him an insider’s perspective when representing injured clients
- Today, Tom leverages this experience to build stronger personal injury claims across Texas, anticipating defense arguments and negotiating more effectively on behalf of accident victims
- What began as a solo endeavor has grown into a firm renowned for combining corporate-defense savvy with a client-centered approach
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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 Southlake 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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