Meredythe Heaton is a fourth-generation Austinite and a trusted Austin personal injury lawyer with deep roots in the local insurance and legal community. Coming from a family with more than three generations in the insurance industry, Meredythe has an insider’s understanding of how insurance companies operate — and how they try to minimize payouts. Her paternal grandfather was a well-known independent adjuster in Austin, and today her parents each run their own insurance agencies in the area. You could truly say protecting injured Texans is in her blood. After earning her law degree from SMU Dedman School of Law, Meredythe began her legal career in Dallas at a boutique commercial litigation firm before returning home to Austin to be closer to family. Once back, she spent over a decade representing insurance companies in personal injury cases, gaining firsthand knowledge of the strategies insurers use to delay, deny, and undervalue claims. As a former partner at a statewide insurance defense firm, she eventually grew frustrated watching insurers prioritize profits over people. In 2023, Meredythe joined forces with Mark McLean, a seasoned Austin personal injury lawyer, to form Heaton McLean Personal Injury Lawyers. Today, she uses her unique defense-side insight to fight aggressively for injured clients — leveling the playing field against powerful insurance companies and maximizing the compensation her clients deserve. Meredythe’s practice focuses exclusively on personal injury litigation, including car accidents, commercial vehicle and trucking accidents, premises liability, traumatic brain injuries, wrongful death and survival claims, and catastrophic injury cases. She is especially passionate about advocating for clients who have suffered life-altering injuries due to someone else’s negligence. Meredythe lives in Austin with her husband, Todd, and their young son. Outside the office, she enjoys Austin’s live music scene, spending time on the lake, exploring the city’s ever-evolving food scene, and making memories with her family. If you or a loved one has been injured, don’t face the insurance companies alone. Contact Heaton McLean Personal Injury Lawyers today to speak with an experienced Austin personal injury lawyer and schedule your free consultation. Let Meredythe Heaton put her insurance insider knowledge to work for you.

W. Christian Jenkins has been a licensed attorney for 45 years. Practicing in Arlington, TX at the Law Offices Of Christian Jenkins P.C.

I am David E. Wheeler, a San Antonio attorney with more than 35 years of experience. If you are facing a legal problem, it may feel like the weight of the world is on your shoulders. I understand, and I can help. My clients often come to me facing some of the most troubling times of their lives. They may be going through a divorce, or facing a criminal arrest or they may have suffered a serious personal injury. I listen carefully to their situation and their concerns. I give them my honest assessment of their situation and then begin charting the best course of action. While no attorney can guarantee results, I promise to give my best to each and every client who walks through my door.

Austin, Texas based criminal defense lawyer, E. G. "Gerry" Morris, has since 1977 represented individuals accused of state and federal crimes, both in trial and on appeal. He is Board Certified as a Criminal Law Specialist by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization. He has been elected by other criminal defense attorneys to leadership positions in both state and national organizations. He served as president of the Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association during the 1997-98 term and is currently a member of the board of directors of the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers.The legal community as a whole has, through peer rating, given him recognition as being among the top lawyers in the state. He is listed in the publication Best Lawyers in America and was named by Texas Monthly Magazine as on of Texas’ Super Lawyers in the area of criminal defense.Perhaps the best-known trial in which Mr. Morris was involved was the "Branch Davidian Trial." In that case Mr. Morris won an acquittal on all charges for his client.

Bill Abbott leads his team of aggressive workers’ compensation lawyers at Abbott & Associates. Although he has handled many different kinds of cases (including personal injury, employment law, maritime offshore injury cases, longshore claims, and more) Bill focuses his firm and practice primarily on representing injured Texas workers. Bill Abbott was raised for most of his life in the Houston, Texas area. He received his bachelor’s degree from the University of Texas at Austin before attending law school at Texas Tech University. Since 1998 Bill has been licensed to practice in all Texas courts. In 1999, Bill joined the established Ogletree Law Firm, where after becoming a partner, helped grow the firm’s workers’ compensation practice into the largest claimants’ representation firm in the whole state. Bill is the proud husband of Sally Abbott, and father of two sons, Cory and Drew Abbott. He is an active supporter and participant of many youth programs, and stays busy throughout the year overseeing the day-to-day operations of his law firm.

Hardin R. Ramey’s passion for personal injury law began early and has remained strong throughout the years, leading to an exceptional record of success. After receiving his undergraduate degree from the University of Texas at Austin, Mr. Ramey attended law school at the University of Oklahoma College of Law and worked with large firms before branching out and establishing his own private practice. The transition to a smaller practice enabled Mr. Ramey to provide clients with a level of personal service crucial in the attorney-client relationship. For over three decades, he has dedicated his practice to helping those affected by life-threatening injuries or wrongful deaths seek justice by securing the best possible outcome for their case. Mr. Ramey does his best to provide each and every client with experience and satisfactory results. He is Board Certified by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization in Personal Injury Trial Law as a trial specialist. This particular designation is one that requires a certain amount of trial experience and proves that Mr. Ramey has an extensive understanding of personal injury law, setting him apart from the competition. Mr. Ramey has strived throughout his career to make the law work for the victims of negligence and his success in doing so is noted by his peers and former clients. He is a designated Super Lawyer for 2014, which is a testament to his success and reputation as an exceptional Dallas personal injury attorney. He has also earned a Martindale-Hubbell AV Preeminent rating, which is the highest possible assessment for an attorney for both ethical standards and legal ability. A rating that represents the pinnacle of professional excellence, it is only achieved after an attorney has been reviewed and recommended by peers, members of the bar and the judiciary.

Micheal Busby is a member of the State Bar of Texas, the Houston Bar Association, the Houston Association of Debtor’s Attorneys and is admitted to practice in the Federal Courts in the Southern District of Texas. He enlisted in the United States Marine Corps and served as a Field Artillery Cannoner from 1989 to 1993. Mike also served in the National Guard from 1993 to 1997 in the states of Arkansas, Oklahoma and North Carolina. Mr. Busby received his Bachelor of Science degree with honors from the University of Central Oklahoma in 1996. He graduated from South Texas College of Law in Houston, Texas in 2002. Mr. Busby is a member of the Phi Delta Phi International Law fraternity and authored an international law legal article in a law journal published by South Texas College of Law. Mr. Busby has been faithfully married for 20 years and is the proud father of two daughters, Viktoria and Hannah Busby and father of Willam Maximus “Billy Max” Busby.

Mr. Meza is the founder and lead attorney of The Meza Law Firm, PLLC. A bilingual practitioner fluent in both English and Spanish, he focuses his legal work on immigration and criminal law. Since establishing his firm, Mr. Meza has represented numerous immigrants and U.S. citizens, adults and juveniles, facing criminal charges, offering a deep understanding of the unique legal hurdles immigrants encounter when arrested. His combined knowledge of immigration and criminal proceedings allows him to take immediate steps to help clients protect their legal status and future in the United States. Over the years, Mr. Meza has managed hundreds of cases, guiding individuals and families through both the immigration process and the criminal justice system. He is a determined advocate committed to helping clients preserve their rights and remain with their loved ones. Known for his negotiation skills and passionate approach, Mr. Meza provides steadfast representation rooted in integrity and compassion. He believes every client deserves to be treated with dignity and given the highest level of care and attention. A lifelong resident of Fort Worth, Texas, Mr. Meza draws personal insight from his family’s immigrant experience—his mother and wife both came to the United States from Mexico. This connection fuels his drive to serve the immigrant community. He attended both Catholic and public schools in the Fort Worth and Arlington areas before earning his law degree from Texas Southern University School of Law in Houston. To speak with Mr. Meza about your case, call The Meza Law Firm at 817-732-6392 or complete our online contact form.

Carol was born in Dallas, Texas, and grew up in Dallas and Mesquite. She graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in English from Southern Methodist University, attended the SMU summer program for English at University College, Oxford, England, and obtained her Juris Doctorate from Texas A&M School of Law. She has over 30 years of experience working in courts and international law firms in downtown Dallas. She now brings that big city experience to Historic Downtown Royse City for the convenience of the client, a more personal practice of law, and without the big city price. She is proud to be a member of the State Bar College of Law based on excellence in continuing education for Texas attorneys.