Atty. Trent Wallis

Atty. Trent Wallis

Trent Wallis delivers results-driven advocacy through clear communication, careful analysis, and strategic litigation tailored to his clients’ goals. He focuses on maritime and energy litigation, as well as insurance defense, including personal injury, premises liability, and complex commercial cases in state and federal courts across Texas.

Houston Houston 7 yrs experience 7 year
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Profile Summary

About Trent Wallis at a glance

Trent Wallis is a insurance attorney based in Houston, Texas, practicing at Galloway Johnson Tompkins Burr & Smith. They have 7+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2019. Admitted to practice in Texas, State Bar of Texas (2019). Educated at Loyola University New Orleans (J.D.) and Millsaps College (B.A.). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Insurance Law (2026). Serands clients in Houston, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Trent Wallis delivers results-driven advocacy through clear communication, careful analysis, and strategic litigation tailored to his clients’ goals
  • He focuses on maritime and energy litigation, as well as insurance defense, including personal injury, premises liability, and complex commercial cases in state and federal courts across Texas
  • Learn more about Trent’s practice here

Practice Areas Explained

Trent Wallis's Areas of Practice

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

Insurance Law

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

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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 Trent Wallis

Where is Trent Wallis's law office located?
Trent Wallis's law practice is located in Houston, Texas. The firm is Galloway Johnson Tompkins Burr & Smith. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Trent Wallis handle?
Trent Wallis focuses on insurance. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Texas.
How long has Trent Wallis practiced law?
Trent Wallis has 7+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2019.
Where did Trent Wallis go to law school?
Trent Wallis earned their education at (J.D.); (B.A.).
How can I contact Trent Wallis for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Trent Wallis received?
Trent Wallis's notable recognition includes: Best Lawyers in America — Insurance Law.

Practice Areas

Education

J.D.
Loyola University New Orleans
- In Progress
B.A.
Millsaps College
- In Progress

Awards

Best Lawyers in America — Insurance Law
- 2026

Bar Admissions

Texas, State Bar of Texas
Admitted: 2019

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