About Austin Personal Injury Lawyer – Justin McMinn
Justin McMinn is a personal injury attorney and partner at McMinn Personal Injury Lawyers in Austin, Texas. He has been licensed to practice law in Texas since 2007 and represents injury victims out of the firm’s Austin office, with a secondary office in Salt Lake City, Utah.
BACKGROUND & CREDENTIALS
Justin earned his Juris Doctor from Texas Tech University School of Law in 2007 and was admitted to the State Bar of Texas on November 2, 2007 (Bar No. 24060272). He is a member of the State Bar of Texas, the Texas Trial Lawyers Association, and the Texas Young Lawyers Association.
APPROACH TO CASES
Justin’s practice centers on direct, consistent communication with clients throughout their case. He has represented clients in matters resolved through negotiated settlement as well as litigation, with a stated focus on making sure clients understand each stage of the process.
RECOGNITION & MEMBERSHIPS
– Avvo Rating: 10.0 “Superb”; named Avvo “Top Contributor,” 2015
– Super Lawyers “Rising Star,” Texas, 2013–2021
– Named to the “Top 10 Trucking Trial Lawyers in Texas” list, Trucking Trial Lawyers division of the National Trial Lawyers (since 2019)
– Named “Top 10 in Texas,” American Institute of Personal Injury Attorneys
CASE RESULTS
– $1.3M settlement for a passenger injured in a drunk-driving, speeding crash (net to client: $863,950.61; attorney’s fees: $433,333)
– $2.95M recovery in an overturned school bus case (net to client: $1,751,908.00; attorney’s fees: $1,198,092)
Past results do not guarantee a similar outcome in your case.
OFFICE LOCATIONS
Austin: 502 W 14th St, Austin, TX 78701 — (512) 474-0222
Salt Lake City: 650 S 500 W Suite 290, Salt Lake City, UT 84104 — (385) 462-7630
Serving Austin, Central Texas, and the Salt Lake Valley.
Practice Areas
Frequently Asked Questions
Texas law generally requires personal injury claims to be filed within two years of the date of injury. This deadline is strict, and missing it typically forecloses your ability to recover compensation. An attorney can confirm how this applies to your specific situation.
How long do I have to file a personal injury claim in Texas?
How long do I have to file a personal injury claim in Texas?
Property owners in Texas can be held liable for injuries caused by hazardous conditions they knew about or should have known about and failed to fix. This includes slip-and-falls, inadequate security, and other premises liability claims. An attorney can help determine whether the property owner’s conduct meets the legal standard for negligence.
What if the accident happened on someone else's property?
What if the accident happened on someone else's property?
Police reports, witness statements, and any available dashcam or traffic camera footage are typically the most valuable early evidence in a car accident claim. Medical records establishing the connection between the crash and your injuries are equally important. The sooner this evidence is gathered, the less likely it is to be lost.
I was hit by a distracted or negligent driver — what evidence matters most?
I was hit by a distracted or negligent driver — what evidence matters most?
