Kelly B. Lea, Attorney, Tyler, Texas

Board Certified in Personal Injury Trial Law, Texas Board of Legal Specialization

Kelly B. Lea has been a trial lawyer since 1992. He has tried numerous cases to verdict successfully in East Texas. Mr. Lea practices in all state courts and federal courts in the Eastern District, Southern District and the Fifth Court of Appeals. His practice focuses primarily on personal injury litigation with a specialty in defending insurance companies and their insureds.

Additionally, he handles general civil litigation, including commercial litigation, premises liability and product liability. Mr. Lea has defended numerous insurance companies, business entities and individuals throughout East Texas. Mr. Lea is a certified mediator, having been trained at the Frank Evans Center for Conflict Resolution. He has been a licensed Texas Real Estate Broker since 1982.

Education

South Texas College of Law, J.D., 1991
Sam Houston State University, B.B.A., with a major in finance and a minor in economics, 1981

Professional Experience

Wilson, Robertson & Cornelius, P.C., 2009-present. Shareholder.
Clark, Lea & Porter, 1995 through 2008
Lorance & Thompson, P.C., 1992 through 1994

Professional Activities & Affiliations

Bar Admissions: State Bar of Texas, 1992; U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit, 1996; U.S. District Court Southern District, 1993; U.S. District Court Eastern District, 1995.
Bar Associations: State Bar of Texas, Smith County Bar Association, Eastern District Bar Association, Southern District Bar Association, Court of Appeals Fifth Circuit Bar Association, American Bar Association
College of the State Bar of Texas
Member, T. John Ward Inn of Court
Associate, American Board of Trial Advocates
Board of Directors, Texas Association of Defense Counsel

Texas Board of Legal Specialization - Personal Injury Trial Law

Kelly B. Lea

Shareholder

Admitted: 1992
Direct Line: 903-509-5000
klea@wilsonlawfirm.com
One American Center
909 ESE Loop 323, Suite 400
Tyler, TX 75701

Paralegal

Kristen Earls
kearls@wilsonlawfirm.com
Direct Line: 903-509-5000

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