Jason K. Burress

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Jason Burress is a 7th generation Texan who earned his law degree from SMU School of Law. After law school, Jason worked for a prominent Texas based law firm managing hundreds of high-stakes cases involving personal injury and wrongful death with millions of dollars at risk.

Since founding Burress Injury Law in 2008, Jason’s practice has shifted from defending insurance companies and product manufacturers to representing people who are injured or have lost loved ones due to someone else’s negligence. Jason dedicates his practice to helping serious personal injury victims of catastrophic 18 wheeler crashes, motorcycle wrecks and car crashes as well as victims of drunk drivers and dangerous or defective products.

We have been fortunate to have earned many honors and accolades. We take pride in these awards, as they reflect our unyielding commitment and dedication to the people we serve.

Honors and Awards

• Texas Super Lawyer, Personal Injury Law ‒ 2017-Present (less than 5% of Texas attorneys receive this honor)
• Best Personal Injury Lawyer, D Magazine – 5 Consecutive Years
• Rising Stars (Personal Injury Law), Texas Monthly/Thomson Reuters ‒ 5-time recipient (less than 2.5% of Texas attorneys receive this honor)
• Perfect 10.0 Avvo Rating
• Best Law Firm, McKinney Magazine ‒ 6-time recipient
• Best Attorney, McKinney/Allen Living Magazine ‒ 4-time selection
• Perfect A+ Better Business Bureau Rating
• Elite Lawyer 2019 ‒ Present
• Best Personal Injury Attorney, McKinney Courier-Gazette ‒ 3 consecutive years
• AV Rated (highest rating under Martindale-Hubbell)
• Texas Lawyer ‒ 7th Largest Motor Vehicle Verdict in Texas
• Frisco Style - Top Lawyers

Professional Associations and Memberships

• State Bar of Texas
• Collin County Bar Association
• Dallas Bar Association
• Grayson County Bar Association
• American Bar Association
• Chairman of McKinney Economic Development Corporation (2015 -2019) Chairman for 3 years
• McKinney Community Development Corporation (2009-2013 – Vice Chairman for 2012-2013)
• Chairman of McKinney Chamber of Commerce’s Government and Legislative Issues Committee (2012-2013)
• Texas Trial Lawyers Association
• Dallas Texas Trial Lawyers Association

Community Involvement

• Leadership McKinney Graduate – 2010
• Hugs Café, Donor
• ManeGait Therapeutic Horsemanship – Former Board member, Major donor, Volunteer
• McKinney Police Association – Major donor to annual golf tournament
• Wendy Pollard Charitable Foundation, Donor
• McKinney Education Foundation, Donor
• Love Life Charity, Major Donor
• McKinney ISD, Donor and Volunteer
• Young Life
• Tiger Boxing Gym