Jason K. Burress
Attorney at Burress Personal Injury Law
Jason Burress is a 7th generation Texan who earned his law degree from SMU School of Law. After law school, Jason worked for a prominent Texas based law firm managing hundreds of high-stakes cases involving personal injury and wrongful death with millions of dollars at risk.
Since founding Burress Law PLLC in 2008, Jason’s practice has shifted from defending insurance companies and product manufacturers to representing people who are injured or have lost loved ones due to someone else’s negligence. Jason dedicates his practice to helping serious personal injury victims of catastrophic 18 wheeler crashes, motorcycle wrecks and car crashes as well as victims of drunk drivers and dangerous or defective products.
Personal Injury Honors and Awards
We have been fortunate to have earned many honors and accolades. We take pride in these awards, as they reflect our unyielding commitment and dedication to the people we serve.
- Super Lawyer 2017-2021
- D Magazine Best Lawyers - 2016-Current
- McKinney Magazine – 6-time recipient
- Living Magazine Best Lawyer - 3 Time Recipient
- Best Personal Injury Lawyer – McKinney Courier Gazette (3 time recipient)
- Texas Rising Stars - 5 time Recipient
- Leadership McKinney Graduate – 2010
Professional Associations
- State Bar of Texas
- Collin County Bar Association
- Chairman, McKinney Economic Development Corporation (2015 -2019)
- Vice Chair, McKinney Community Development Corporation (2009-2013)
Community Involvement
ManeGait Therapeutic Horsemanship – the firm has donated more than $127,000 since 2011
McKinney Police Association - Major donor to annual golf tournament
Wendy Pollard Charitable Foundation
Collin County Bench Bar - Title Sponsor
McKinney Education Foundation
Love Life Charity
Crape Myrtle Trails of McKinney
Kiwanis Club of McKinney, Texas
Ducks Unlimited
Southern Methodist University School of Law
McKinney Boyd High School Booster Club (golf team)
Tiger Boxing Gym
- Southern Methodist University
- Doctor of Jurisprudence/Juris Doctor (J.D.)
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- Texas State University - Texas State University-San Marcos
- B.S. (1996) | Business Management
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- Traumatic Brain Injury Cases - How to Identify, Prosecute & Try Them to Verdict, Texas Trial Lawyers Association Mid-Year Conference, Houston, Tx
- Texas Trial Lawyers Association
- Preeminent - Peer Rated for Highest Level of Professional Excellence
- Martindale-Hubbell
- Best Law Firm - Best of McKinney & Allen Reader's Choice
- Allen/McKinney Living Magazine
- Texas Super Lawyer
- Texas Super Lawyers / Texas Monthly / Thompson Reuters
- Best Law Firm - Best of McKinney & Allen Reader's Choice
- Living Magazine
- Elite Lawyer Best Attorney Award
- Elite Lawyer
- American Bar Association
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- Texas Trial Lawyers Association
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- Activities: Requested Speaker - How to Identify & Work Up Traumatic Brain Injury cases
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- Collin County Bar Association
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- Texas State Bar # 24036292
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- Dallas Bar Association
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- McKinney Economic Development Corporation
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- McKinney Chamber of Commerces Government and Legislative Issues Committee
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- Texas
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- Texas
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- Federal Court - Texas Eastern District
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- Federal Court - Texas Northern District
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- Federal Court - Texas Southern District
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- Federal Court - Texas Western District
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- U.S. Supreme Court
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Free Consultation
In office and house calls when necessary - Contingent Fees
- Personal Injury
- Animal & Dog Bites, Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Construction Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Premises Liability, Truck Accidents, Wrongful Death
- Animal & Dog Law
- Products Liability
- Drugs & Medical Devices, Motor Vehicle Defects, Toxic Torts
- English: Spoken, Written
- Spanish: Spoken, Written