Dunnam & Dunnam - Waco, TX

A Century of Proven Legal Excellence in Waco

For one hundred years, generations of Central Texans have turned to Dunnam & Dunnam to resolve their most significant legal matters. Located on West Waco Drive in Waco, Texas, this family-founded firm represents individuals, families, and commercial enterprises throughout McLennan County, Bell County, and the greater Heart of Texas region. What began in 1925 under founder W.V. Dunnam has evolved into one of the state's most revered legal practices, producing federal judges, Texas Supreme Court jurists, and state legislators. If you need an attorney immediately to protect your family, resolve a contentious property battle, or recover after a catastrophic accident, Dunnam & Dunnam offers a century of unmatched trial heritage.

Comprehensive Legal Disciplines and Board-Certified Specialists

Legal challenges frequently cross multiple areas of the law, which is why Dunnam & Dunnam maintains an exceptional team of multifaceted practitioners. Operating as distinguished divorce and family law lawyers and accident and injury lawyers, the firm houses attorneys certified in specialized legal concentrations by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization. Core practice areas include:

• Divorce and Family Law: Guiding clients through high-net-worth divorces, marital asset division, child custody negotiations, child support enforcement, and contested adoptions with seasoned family law specialists.
• Catastrophic Personal Injury: Representing victims of commercial trucking collisions, highway crashes, and workplace fatalities on a contingency fee basis, backed by multi-million dollar recoveries.
• Civil Trial and Commercial Litigation: Handling high-stakes business disputes, breach of contract claims, corporate disputes, and insurance bad faith litigation before state and federal juries.
• Estate Planning and Probate Administration: Drafting sophisticated wills, revocable living trusts, asset protection strategies, powers of attorney, and litigating contentious will contests.
• Commercial and Residential Real Estate: Advising property buyers, developers, and sellers on land transactions, title examinations, commercial leases, and zoning disputes.
• Criminal Defense Advocacy: Defending individuals accused of felony offenses, DUI charges, assault allegations, and drug possession to protect client freedom and reputations.

Distinguished Trial Leadership and Community Recognition

The attorneys at Dunnam & Dunnam have earned statewide acclaim for their courtroom achievements. Senior partner Vance Dunnam has served the legal profession for more than seven decades, while partner Vance Dunnam, Jr. holds triple board certifications in estate planning and probate law, commercial real estate law, and residential real estate law. Trial partner Jim Dunnam, board certified in both civil trial law and family law and a former senior member of the Texas House of Representatives, has secured landmark recoveries including a $27.5 million head injury settlement and a $25 million wrongful death recovery. Regularly voted the number-one best law firm in the annual Best of Waco polls, the firm pairs legendary trial strength with deep community commitment.

Dedicated Client Advocacy and Multilingual Support

At Dunnam & Dunnam, client care is rooted in the belief that everyone deserves direct access to battle-tested legal representation. The firm provides clear, straightforward counsel, ensuring clients understand their rights at every stage of negotiation or litigation. With bilingual Spanish-speaking attorneys and professional staff, the office proudly serves the diverse communities of Waco, Hewitt, Woodway, Robinson, Bellmead, and surrounding Central Texas rural areas. Whether seeking to hire a lawyer for an urgent injury claim with no upfront fees or consulting on complex corporate restructuring, individuals can contact the West Waco Drive office today to schedule a confidential consultation.