In the Community

Provost Umphrey Law Firm
Baylor Law School
Umphrey Law Center, Texas

The personal injury trial lawyers at the Umphrey Law Firm have a strong commitment to the communities where they live and work. At local, state, and national levels, our 53 attorneys and our 200 staff members give their time, money, and experience to charitable, political, and educational causes. Our involvement includes:

• Civil Service Commission
• YMCA Boards
• Boy Scout Board
• United Way
• CASA Organization
• Local bank boards
• Civic and charitable cause leadership
• Lectures at colleges and universities
• Testimony before U.S. Senate and U.S. House of Representatives committees
• Appointments by the President of the U.S. and the Governor of Texas

Our community involvement is led by Walter Umphrey who was recognized as a top Texas lawyer of the 20th century in "Legal Legends: A Century of Texas Law and Lawyering." He is a member of the board of directors of Texas State Bank, was formerly the chairman of the board for Community Bank and is a former vice chairman of the Texas State Parks and Wildlife Commission. His numerous community contributions include:

• Building a law center at Baylor University (The Sheila and Walter Umphrey Law Center)
• Lighting a ballpark for physically challenged kids
• Donating land for a state park

Our law firm supports political candidates who are committed to the right to a jury trial , and are committed to preserving our civil justice system. Just as a lot of heart goes into every legal case at the Provost Umphrey Law Firm, a lot of heart and compassion goes into our commitment to our nation and our communities.

The personal injury trial lawyers at the Provost Umphrey Law Firm have built a reputation for excellence starting in Jefferson County, TX, growing to the State of Texas, the Southeast U.S., and nationwide. Our personal injury law firm represents clients anywhere in America from our offices in Beaumont, Dallas, Tyler, and Friendswood, Texas; Memphis and Nashville, Tennessee; and Little Rock, Arkansas.