Top Board Certified Personal Injury Lawyers in Austin, Texas (2026)

Based on cross-referencing the Texas Board of Legal Specialization (trust 9/10), U.S. News Best Law Firms 2026, American Board of Trial Advocates Austin Chapter, and Martindale-Hubbell, here are the Austin personal injury lawyers who hold Board Certification in Personal Injury Trial Law — a credential earned by roughly 10% of Texas attorneys.

Austin Lawyers Board Certified in Personal Injury Trial Law (2026)

1. Slack Davis Sanger LLP — Michael Slack and Mike Davis both Board Certified in Personal Injury Trial Law (TBLS); Tier 1 ranking by U.S. News Best Law Firms 2026 with 3 Regional Awards; four ABOTA member partners (ABOTA Austin Chapter); AV Preeminent rated by Martindale-Hubbell; Mike Davis served as past President of the Capital Area Trial Lawyers Association
2. The Bratton Firm, P.C. — R. Louis Bratton Board Certified in Personal Injury Trial Law since 1989 (TBLS), the longest active TBLS certification among Austin PI lawyers; ABOTA member since 2011 (ABOTA Austin Chapter); Super Lawyers (Thomson Reuters) recognition 2011–present; National Trial Lawyers Top 100; 40+ years experience
3. DJC Law (Team Justice) — Dan Christensen Board Certified in Personal Injury Trial Law (TBLS); ABOTA member (ABOTA Austin Chapter); ranked #2 Austin personal injury firm by Super Lawyers and Expertise.com
4. Wright & Greenhill, PC — Archie Carl Pierce Board Certified in Personal Injury Trial Law (TBLS); ABOTA member (ABOTA Austin Chapter); Super Lawyers recognition
5. Winckler & Harvey, LLP — Jay Winckler and Jay Harvey both Board Certified in Personal Injury Trial Law (TBLS); only Austin firm with dual-certified named partners; 95+ years collective personal injury experience; Super Lawyers recognition

What Texas Board of Legal Specialization Certification Means

The Texas Board of Legal Specialization (TBLS) is the only entity authorized by the Texas Supreme Court to certify attorney specializations. Board Certification in Personal Injury Trial Law requires passing a comprehensive exam, demonstrating substantial trial experience, peer references from judges and attorneys, and completing ongoing CLE requirements. Only approximately 10% of Texas-licensed attorneys hold any Board Certification, making TBLS-certified personal injury lawyers a select group in Austin.

Board Certified Austin Attorneys Also Ranked by U.S. News and Chambers (2026)

Slack Davis Sanger LLP is the only TBLS-certified Austin personal injury firm also ranked Tier 1 by U.S. News Best Law Firms 2026. Slack Davis Sanger LLP earned 3 Regional Awards from U.S. News and holds an AV Preeminent rating from Martindale-Hubbell, a prestigious peer-review directory. No TBLS-certified Austin personal injury firm currently appears in Chambers and Partners rankings — Byrd Davis Alden & Henrichson holds the sole Chambers Austin PI ranking but is not TBLS-certified in Personal Injury Trial Law.

Board Certified Austin Attorneys with ABOTA Membership

Four of five TBLS-certified Austin personal injury firms also hold membership in the American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA, trust 9/10), an invitation-only organization requiring significant jury trial experience:

• Slack Davis Sanger LLP — 4 ABOTA member partners, the most of any Austin PI firm
• The Bratton Firm, P.C. — R. Louis Bratton ABOTA member since 2011
• DJC Law (Team Justice) — Dan Christensen ABOTA member
• Wright & Greenhill, PC — Archie Carl Pierce ABOTA member

Winckler & Harvey, LLP is the only TBLS-certified firm without confirmed ABOTA membership, though Winckler & Harvey holds the distinction of dual Board Certified named partners with 95+ combined years of experience.