Our Aggressive Trial Attorney

When you are injured in an accident, there are countless attorneys who could take on your case and get you a decent settlement. At Brunkenhoefer, P.C. Injury Law, we go beyond decent to make sure our clients are getting the best representation in the business. We have been helping plaintiffs injured in accidents since 1992. This experience means we know every tactic the defense will try against you and we are prepared to fight it. At our firm, we are tried and true trial attorney who are not afraid to take your case to court when you need it. We fight hard and achieve results for our clients. R. Blake Brunkenhoefer is a member of the Multi Million Dollar Advocates Forum.

While we are tough on the people who hurt you, we strive for the highest level of care and kindness in our interactions with clients. Many firms hand off their cases to associates at a lower level, but we give each case personalized attention. The way we see it, an individualized approach is the only way you will get the advocacy you need. In addition, we will not take a penny from you unless we obtain results for your case. That makes working with our trial attorneys low risk and very high reward. Wherever you are, do not hesitate to contact us with questions or concerns. We are available 24/7.

R. Blake Brunkenhoefer

LICENSED TO PRACTICE NATIONWIDE

Mr. Brunkenhoefer is licensed to practice law by the State of Texas, where he is a Sustaining Member of the Litigation Section. Additionally, Mr. Brunkenhoefer is licensed to practice law by the States of Colorado, Arizona and New Mexico. He is also licensed to practice law in all United States District Courts in Texas, Colorado and Arizona, and he has been authorized to appear before the United States Supreme Court. As a result of his national practice, he has been admitted pro hac vice (temporarily, for the duration of the case) in numerous state and federal courts throughout the country. He has handled cases from Washington, Oregon, and California to Florida, Maryland, and Virginia, from Texas and Louisiana to Iowa and Minnesota, and numerous states in between.

Areas of Practice

Trucking crashes
Auto accidents
Roadway construction negligence
Workplace injuries
Oilfield/refinery accidents
Construction/contractor negligence
“Seaman’s” cases (“Jones Act” negligence & vessel “unseaworthiness”)
Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act (OCSLA) claims of third-party contractors on offshore platforms
Longshore & Harbor Workers’ Compensation Act (LHWCA) claims
Defective products (including vehicles and consumer products)
Premises liability/negligence
“Bad Faith” by insurance companies
Breach of Contract

Licensed to Practice Nationwide

Mr. Brunkenhoefer is licensed to practice law by the State of Texas, where he is a Sustaining Member of the Litigation Section. Additionally, Mr. Brunkenhoefer is licensed to practice law by the States of Colorado, Arizona and New Mexico.He is also licensed to practice law in all United States District Courts in Texas, Colorado and Arizona, and he has been authorized to appear before the United States Supreme Court. As a result of his national practice, he has been admitted pro hac vice (temporarily, for the duration of the case) in numerous state and federal courts throughout the country. He has handled cases from Washington, Oregon, and California to Florida, Maryland, and Virginia, from Texas and Louisiana to Iowa and Minnesota, and numerous states in between.

Awards & Honors

American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA), Associate & Senior Life Fellow (Corpus Christi Chapter – Membership Chair 2018-2019; Vice President 2020; President 2021)
Texas Super Lawyers^® (2011-2019, Thompson Reuters)
Million Dollar Advocates Forum^®
Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum^®
Texas Verdicts Hall of Fame (2013, Verdict Search Texas)
Six Litigator Awards in 2014 – Achievements in truck accidents, automobile accidents, products liability, catastrophic injury, personal Injury, and wrongful death (The Trial Lawyers Board of Regents, LLC d/b/a/ Litigator Awards)
Top Notch Lawyer by peers for his admiralty and maritime law practice (Texas Lawyer “Go To” Guide—2007), the only plaintiff’s lawyer on the list
TTLA Howie Award for Mentorship (2020)

Professional Memberships

American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA), Associate & Senior Life Fellow (Corpus Christi Chapter – Membership Chair 2018-2019; Vice President 2020; President 2021)
The Texas Center for Legal Ethics & Professionalism

Seminar Presentations

Texas Civil Practice & Remedies Code §18.001 Affidavits and Counteraffidavits (2020 “Advanced Personal Injury Law Seminar,” Corpus Christi Bar Association)
Maritime Law, Blake Brunkenhoefer and Dabney Pettus (2019 “Advanced Personal Injury Law Seminar,” Corpus Christi Bar Association)
Maritime Law, panel member (2014 “Baseball with the Bench,” Corpus Christi Young Lawyers Association)
A Survey on the Impact of Katrina and Rita on the Marine Industry, panel member (2006 “Second Annual Marine & Energy Seminar,” Las Vegas)
Compulsory Arbitration for American Seamen, Blake Brunkenhoefer and E. Carroll Rogers (2006 “High Stakes on the High Seas: A Maritime Law Conference,” Louisiana Trial Lawyers Association, New Orleans)
An Overview of Maritime Personal Injuries, Blake Brunkenhoefer and Les Cassidy (2005 “Advanced Personal Injury Law Seminar,” Corpus Christi Bar Association)