Business Details
44 Years
experience
Emergency
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Your Trusted Legal Partner in Texas
Bailey & Galyen has provided trusted legal representation for over 40 years, serving clients across Texas, Arkansas, and New Mexico. Our firm combines decades of experience with a commitment to personalized service, ensuring clients receive tailored solutions for their legal challenges. With board-certified attorneys in Family Law, Criminal Defense, and Civil Appellate Law, we prioritize client goals through transparent communication and strategic advocacy. Our dedication to accessibility includes 24/7 phone support, flexible appointment scheduling, and multilingual services.Recognized for landmark case results, including multimillion-dollar settlements, we operate under a contingency fee model for personal injury cases, ensuring legal representation is accessible to all. With offices in major cities like Dallas, Fort Worth, and Houston, we blend local expertise with statewide resources to deliver results-driven counsel.
Services
Personal Injury
Family Law
Criminal Defense
Immigration
Social Security Disability
Workers' Compensation
Estate Planning
Corporate Law
Civil Appellate
Pharmaceutical Litigation
Details
- Year established: 1982
Highlights and features
- We offer 40+ years of combined legal experience across multiple practice areas.
- Our attorneys hold board certifications in specialized legal disciplines from the Texas Board of Legal Specialization.
- 24/7 phone availability ensures immediate support for urgent legal matters.
- We operate on a contingency fee basis for personal injury casesno payment unless we win.
- Serving clients across Texas, Arkansas, and New Mexico with 15+ office locations.
Associations and certifications
- Texas Board of Legal Specialization (Family Law)
- Texas Board of Legal Specialization (Criminal Defense)
- Texas Board of Legal Specialization (Civil Appellate Law)
What people say
Responsive attorneys
Wonderful staff
Helpful and patient
Fair and caring
Angelic support
Services
Personal Injury
Our personal injury attorneys advocate for clients injured by others' negligence, handling car accidents, medical malpractice, and workplace injuries. We investigate claims, engage experts, and pursue compensation for medical costs, lost wages, and pain. With a 40-year track record, we provide free consultations and operate on contingency fees to ensure access to justice.
Family Law
We handle all aspects of family law including divorce, child custody, and spousal support. Our board-certified attorneys prioritize children's best interests while protecting clients' rights. Services include mediation, property division, and post-divorce modifications. We offer free initial consultations and flexible scheduling for emotional support during transitional periods.
Criminal Defense
Board-certified criminal defense attorneys protect clients facing charges ranging from DWI to felony offenses. We challenge evidence admissibility, negotiate plea deals, and provide trial representation. Our 24/7 availability ensures immediate support for urgent matters, with free consultations to review defense strategies tailored to each case's unique circumstances.
Immigration
We assist with family-based visas, citizenship applications, and deportation defense. Services include DACA, asylum petitions, and employment authorization. Our attorneys guide clients through complex immigration processes with $100 consultations, emphasizing clear communication and timely case progression across Texas and neighboring states.
Social Security Disability
We represent clients seeking Social Security Disability benefits for long-term injuries or illnesses. Our team handles applications, appeals, and hearings before administrative law judges. With a contingency fee structure, we focus on gathering medical evidence and demonstrating eligibility through comprehensive case presentations.
People
Phillip Galyen
Founder
Established the firm in 1982, growing it into Texas' largest consumer law practice. Specializes in personal injury litigation with a focus on catastrophic injury cases. Maintains active trial practice across multiple states.
James Bridge
Attorney
Handles complex personal injury cases including aviation accidents and pharmaceutical litigation. Leverages 25+ years of trial experience to secure multimillion-dollar verdicts for clients with severe medical conditions.
Stephen C. Maxwell
Family Law Specialist
Board-certified family law attorney managing high-conflict divorces and child custody disputes. Develops tailored solutions for property division and post-divorce modifications while prioritizing children's welfare.
John Robinson
Criminal Defense
Board-certified criminal defense attorney with over 75 jury trial acquittals. Specializes in DWI defense, sex crime allegations, and federal charges. Provides 24/7 emergency representation for urgent legal matters.
Katherine Hawkins
Immigration Lawyer
Focuses on family-based immigration, asylum applications, and deportation defense. Guides clients through visa processes and citizenship requirements with multilingual support services across Texas.
Questions
How do car accident settlements work?
Settlements resolve claims without trial through negotiated agreements. We investigate liability, document damages, and negotiate with insurers to recover compensation for medical expenses, lost income, and pain.
What are child custody determinations based on?
Texas courts prioritize children's best interests, evaluating parental stability, emotional bonds, and safety. We advocate for custody arrangements that support children's well-being while protecting parental rights.
Can I work while my visa application is pending?
Work authorization depends on visa type. We review eligibility for employment permits during status adjustments or certain nonimmigrant visas to maintain legal working status.
What happens if my Social Security Disability claim gets denied?
We appeal denials through reconsideration and administrative hearings. Our team prepares medical evidence and testimony to demonstrate eligibility during the appeals process.
How does the criminal defense process start?
Immediate legal representation begins with evidence review and strategy development. We challenge unlawful searches, negotiate with prosecutors, and prepare for trial to protect constitutional rights.
What services are offered on a contingency basis?
Personal injury cases operate on contingency fees—payment only upon successful recovery. This ensures access to quality legal representation regardless of financial circumstances.
