Blake Bailey

Background

Bailey, Blake was born on September 12, 1946 in Marlin, Texas, United States.

Education

Texas Christian University (Bachelor of Business Administration, 1970). Baylor University (Juris Doctor, 1973).

Career

Worked at Bailey & Strand (Tyler, Texas) specializing in Personal Injury, Product Liability, Medical Malpractice, Toxic Torts, Negligence, Occupational Disease and on the Job Injuries. Admitted to the bar, 1973, Texas. United States. District Court, Eastern, Northern and Western Districts of Texas.

Recipient, Baylor Young Graduates Award of Merit, 1983.

Lecturer: Continuing Legal Education, State Bar of Texas. Smith County Bar Association.

Texas Trial Lawyers Association. Visiting Lecturer, South Texas Law School, Baylor Law School.

Director: Texas Trial Lawyers Association, 1978-1992.

East Texas Trial Lawyers Association, 1987-1990. President, 1996-1997. Member: State Bar of Texas.

The College of the State Bar of Texas.

American Bar Association. The Association of Trial Lawyers of America.

Diplomate, American Board of Trial Advocates. (Board Certified, Personal Injury Trial Law and Civil Appellate Law, Texas Board of Legal Specialization).

Certified as a Civil Trial Advocate by the National Board of Trial Advocacy.

The original law firm was founded by Blake Bailey in 1981. Through progressive and selective expansion, the current firm was formed in December, 1996. Bailey & Strand is strictly a plaintiff"s personal injury law firm with Blake Bailey being certified by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization in Personal Injury Trial Law and Civil Appellate Law.

The lawyers participate regularly in continuing legal education and have authored various articles for the Texas Trial Lawyers "Forum" and American Trial Lawyers "Trial" magazine.

All lawyers are active in their community and support a variety of local charities.

Achievements

• Blake Bailey has been listed as a reputable lawyer by Martindale-Hubbell.

Membership

Member: State Bar of Texas. The College of the State Bar of Texas. American Bar Association.

The Association of Trial Lawyers of America.

Diplomate, American Board of Trial Advocates. (Board Certified, Personal Injury Trial Law and Civil Appellate Law, Texas Board of Legal Specialization).

Certified as a Civil Trial Advocate by the National Board of Trial Advocacy.