National Trial Law - Austin, TX

High-Stakes Litigation and Federal Tort Claims

When facing catastrophic injuries or complex legal battles against powerful institutions, you need a law firm with a national reputation for excellence. National Trial Law, formally known as Whitehurst, Harkness, Brees, Cheng, Alsaffar, Higginbotham, and Jacob, PLLC, is one of the most established and respected plaintiffs' firms in Austin, Texas. With a history dating back to the early 1970s, the firm has secured record-setting verdicts and settlements across the United States. They are particularly renowned for their work in Federal Tort Claims Act (FTCA) cases, representing military families and veterans who have suffered due to medical negligence in government facilities. If you need to find a lawyer who is unafraid to take on the federal government or major corporations, National Trial Law offers the experience and financial resources to fight for you.

Medical Malpractice and Birth Injuries

The firm's attorneys include registered pharmacists and medical experts, giving them a distinct advantage in complex medical litigation. They specialize in:

• Military Medical Malpractice: representing service members and their families in claims against Army, Navy, and Air Force hospitals worldwide.
• Birth Injuries: securing lifetime care funds for children suffering from cerebral palsy, brain damage, and other preventable birth trauma.
• Catastrophic Personal Injury: advocating for victims of severe accidents, including those involving 18-wheelers and commercial vehicles.
• Product Liability: holding manufacturers accountable for defective drugs and medical devices that cause harm.

Clients seeking to hire an attorney for these life-altering matters trust the firm's track record, which includes multi-million dollar verdicts in mass torts and individual injury cases.

A Legacy of Justice

National Trial Law is more than just a firm; it is a pillar of the Austin legal community. Its partners have served in high-ranking positions, including as President of the State Bar of Texas and the American Association for Justice. Located in the quiet hills of Lost Creek, the firm operates by appointment, dedicating intense focus to each selected case. Whether pursuing justice for the victims of the Sutherland Springs church shooting or fighting for a single family harmed by medical error, they approach every case with unwavering dedication.