Background
Strand, Mary was born on December 5, 1955 in Merrill, Wisconsin, United States.
Strand, Mary was born on December 5, 1955 in Merrill, Wisconsin, United States.
University of Wisconsin at River Falls (Bachelor of Science, 1977). Hamline University (Juris Doctor, 1983).
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, 1983, Minnesota. 1986, Texas; United States.
Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit.
United States. District Court, Eastern District of Texas. Law Review Editor, Hamline University School of Law.
Instructor, Legal Assistant Program, Tyler Junior College, 1987-1988. Law Clerk to Honorary Judith K. Guthrie, United States.
Magistrate Judge, Eastern District, Texas, 1986-1987.
Chief Staff Attorney, Twelfth Court of Appeals, Tyler, Texas, 1987-1992. Member: Smith County Bar Association. State Bar of Texas; Texas Trial Lawyers Association.
East Texas Trial Lawyers Association.
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.
Member: Smith County Bar Association. State Bar of Texas; Texas Trial Lawyers Association. East Texas Trial Lawyers Association.