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Blake Brunkenhoefer

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Blake Brunkenhoefer

About

Nationwide Trial Attorney

Mr. Brunkenhoefer is a seasoned trial lawyer with decades of experience, licensed to practice in Texas, Colorado, Arizona, and New Mexico. He has also been admitted to practice before all U.S. District Courts in those states, as well as the United States Supreme Court. A Sustaining Member of the Texas State Bar Litigation Section, his national practice has led to numerous pro hac vice admissions in state and federal courts across the country.

Mr. Brunkenhoefer focuses his practice on personal injury and maritime law, fighting for favorable outcomes for clients in a wide range of disputes. He is known for providing compassionate, personalized legal services while aggressively advocating for his clients against liable parties, insurance companies, and other legal adversaries.

He represents clients in numerous case types, such as:

  • Car accidents
  • Distracted driving
  • Maritime & offshore injuries
  • Premises liability
  • Wrongful death
  • Products liability
  • Truck accidents
  • Workplace injuries

Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum®

R. Blake Brunkenhoefer stands out as a distinguished attorney, recognized by Texas Super Lawyers® for eight consecutive years. This accolade highlights his exceptional legal achievements and the peer respect he commands. Since 2005, Blake has consistently earned an AV® rating from the Martindale-Hubbell peer review system, underscoring his abilities and unwavering commitment to maintaining the highest ethical standards possible.

Attorney Brunkenhoefer’s track record reflects his profound impact and leadership in the legal field. His professional affiliations are a testament to his dedication. Blake holds memberships with the American Board of Trial Advocates, the Maritime Law Association of the United States, and the National Trial Lawyers. As a director of the Texas Trial Lawyers Association, he continues to contribute significantly to the legal community. His accolades include recognition as a Top Notch Lawyer and his esteemed induction into the Texas Verdicts Hall of Fame.

Awards & Honors

  • American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA), Associate & Senior Life Fellow (Corpus Christi Chapter – Membership Chair 2018-2019; Vice President 2020; President 2021)
  • Texas Super Lawyers® (2011-2019, Thompson Reuters)
  • Million Dollar Advocates Forum®
  • Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum®
  • Texas Verdicts Hall of Fame (2013, Verdict Search Texas)
  • Six Litigator Awards in 2014 – Achievements in truck accidents, automobile accidents, product liability, catastrophic injury, personal injury, and wrongful death (The Trial Lawyers Board of Regents, LLC d/b/a/ Litigator Awards)
  • Top Notch Lawyer by peers for his admiralty and maritime law practice (Texas Lawyer “Go To” Guide—2007), the only plaintiff’s lawyer on the list.
  • TTLA Howie Award for Mentorship (2020)

Professional Memberships

  • American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA), Associate & Senior Life Fellow (Corpus Christi Chapter – Membership Chair 2018-2019; Vice President 2020; President 2021)
  • The Texas Center for Legal Ethics & Professionalism

Seminar Presentations

  • Texas Civil Practice & Remedies Code §18.001 Affidavits and Counteraffidavits (2020 “Advanced Personal Injury Law Seminar,” Corpus Christi Bar Association)
  • Maritime Law, Blake Brunkenhoefer and Dabney Pettus (2019 “Advanced Personal Injury Law Seminar,” Corpus Christi Bar Association)
  • Maritime Law, panel member (2014 “Baseball with the Bench,” Corpus Christi Young Lawyers Association)
  • A Survey on the Impact of Katrina and Rita on the Marine Industry, panel member (2006 “Second Annual Marine & Energy Seminar,” Las Vegas)
  • Compulsory Arbitration for American Seamen, Blake Brunkenhoefer and E. Carroll Rogers (2006 “High Stakes on the High Seas: A Maritime Law Conference,” Louisiana Trial Lawyers Association, New Orleans)
  • An Overview of Maritime Personal Injuries, Blake Brunkenhoefer and Les Cassidy (2005 “Advanced Personal Injury Law Seminar,” Corpus Christi Bar Association)

Education

  • University of California, Los Angeles (B.A. with Honors, Psychology, 1989)
  • University of Houston Law Center (J.D., 1992)

Bar Admissions

  • State of Texas
  • State of Colorado
  • State of Arizona
  • New Mexico
  • U.S. District Courts (all districts of Texas, Colorado, and Arizona)
  • United States Supreme Court
  • Admitted pro hac vice in numerous courts across the United States.

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