Eric “Brad” McClelland, Esq.

Eric “Brad”
McClelland, Esq.

Associate Attorney
Texas Personal Injury

Eric “Brad” McClelland is an experienced Texas attorney whose legal career has been built on litigation, courtroom advocacy, and helping clients understand their rights during difficult and often complex situations.

As an Associate Personal Injury Attorney with RTRLAW, Brad plays an integral role in the firm’s Texas personal injury practice. He manages a substantial caseload involving both pre-litigation and active litigation matters, overseeing cases from the initial client intake and investigation through settlement negotiations, the filing of a lawsuit, discovery, and trial. His hands-on approach allows him to remain closely involved throughout the life of a client’s case.

Brad brings a unique perspective to personal injury litigation because of the breadth of his legal experience. Before joining RTRLAW, he practiced in personal injury, criminal defense, and complex commercial business litigation. He also spent approximately nine years operating his own law firm, where he was responsible for both representing clients and overseeing the daily operations of a practice focused primarily on personal injury and criminal law.

That experience as a law firm owner gave Brad an appreciation for the importance of communication, preparation, organization, and personal accountability when handling matters that can significantly affect a client’s life.

Brad has also served as an Associate Municipal Court Judge for the City of Dallas since 2018, where he has presided over a wide variety of court dockets and has been responsible for reviewing evidence, issuing orders and warrants, evaluating probable cause, advising defendants of their rights and consequences, and making decisions based on the facts and applicable law. He was recently reappointed to serve his fifth term on the bench.

His experience as both an advocate and a judge provides Brad with valuable insight into how legal arguments, evidence, credibility, and preparation can influence the outcome of a case.

Prior to joining RTRLAW, Brad worked with Shamoun & Norman, P.C., where he provided litigation support in complex matters, including legal research, document review and drafting, deposition summaries, trial preparation, and courtroom support. He also served as the exhibit attorney during a trial which secured a large piece of property for their client.

Brad earned his Juris Doctor in 2010 from Texas Wesleyan University School of Law, now Texas A&M University School of Law, and passed the Texas Bar Examination on his first attempt. He previously earned his Bachelor of Business Administration from Dallas Baptist University.

Throughout his career, Brad has developed a reputation for being able to analyze complicated facts, identify the legal issues that matter most, and explain the legal process in a way clients can understand. His years on the bench have reinforced the importance of communicating clearly with people who may have little or no prior experience with the legal system.

At RTRLAW, Brad applies that experience to representing injured Texans and helping clients navigate the insurance and litigation process after an accident. Whether a case can be resolved through negotiations or requires litigation, Brad works to ensure that each matter is thoroughly evaluated, properly prepared, and positioned for the best outcome possible.

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