R. Louis Bratton
Since 1983, the focus of R. Louis Bratton's practice has been
representing victims and families in
personal injury and wrongful death
claims. Mr. Bratton has represented victims in all of the identified
practice areas, in Courts throughout the State of Texas. He is licensed
to practice in all Federal Courts in the State of Texas as well as in
the US Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit. Mr. Bratton has argued
cases before most of the Courts of Appeals in the State of Texas, the
State Supreme Court and the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals. Mr. Bratton
is a fourth-generation Austinite. His grandfather was a
physician in the Austin area for over 60 years and his partner Barham
Bratton has practiced law in Austin for over 40 years. The Brattons
enjoy an excellent reputation in the community that serves clients well.
They have a reputation for only handling cases that justice demands be
prosecuted. The firm handles cases on a state-wide basis and has
prosecuted cases for clients in other nearby states as well.
Board Certification
Louis Bratton is a Board Certified Personal Injury Trial Lawyer and has been so since 1989. Additionally, he writes and grades a portion of the state wide Board Certification Examination. It is his strong belief that Plaintiffs should look for and hire a Board Certified attorney. Achieving Board Certification means an attorney has achieved special recognition by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization for substantial experience and specialized training in his chosen field. A Board Certified Attorney goes through a rigorous investigation by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization wherein the Texas Board contacts Judges before whom the attorney has practiced, as well as fellow lawyers who have been on the opposite side of cases, to check the character and skill of the attorney seeking certification. Once the background investigation is completed and the State Board of Legal Specialization is satisfied with the experience, reputation, and ethical behavior of the attorney, he must take a lengthy and difficult examination. Upon the successful completion of the examination, the attorney becomes Board Certified. A Board Certified Attorney has to maintain this level of excellence by attending additional continued legal education courses each year far exceeding the requirement of the average licensed attorney. Further, a Board Certified Attorney has to be re certified by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization. Louis Bratton, along with his partner Barham Bratton, bring experience, dedication and Board Certification to the investigation and prosecution of your case.
Current Employment Position:
- Partner, The Bratton Firm
Areas of Practice:
- Personal Injury
- Wrongful Death
- Sexual Abuse
- Automobile Accidents
- Boating Accidents
- Trucking Accidents
- Medical Malpractice
- Mis-filled Prescriptions
- Nursing Home Neglect
- Dangerous Drugs
- Defective Products
- Inadequate Security
- Premises Liability
- Unsafe Premises
- Industrial Accidents
- Burn Injury
- Brain Injury
- Insurance Claim
- Professional Malpractice
Litigation Percentage:
- 100% of Practice Devoted to Representing Victims in Litigation
Certification/Specialties:
- Board Certified Personal Injury Trial Law, Texas Board of Legal Specialization
- R. Louis Bratton has been selected by The State Board of Legal Specialization to write and grade a portion of the Statewide Board Certification Exam.
Bar Admissions:
- Texas, 1983 U.S. Court of Appeals 5th Circuit, 1983
Education:
- J.D., The University of Texas School of Law, Austin, Texas
- B.A., Southern Methodist University, 1980, with Highest Honors
Professional Associations:
- State Bar of Texas
- Capital Area Trial Lawyers Association
- Texas Trial Lawyers Association
- The Association of Trial Lawyers of America
- Texas Bar Foundation
Fraternities/Sororities:
- Phi Beta Kappa
Birth Information:
- September 28, 1957, New Orleans, Louisiana, United States of America
