Practice Areas

Explore our core areas of legal expertise, where we advocate fiercely to protect your rights and pursue the justice you deserve.

Key Trial Lawyers Practice Areas

Focused on What Matters

We focus our trial practice on three key areas: Personal Injury, Employment Law, and Civil Litigation. Individuals who’ve been injured, wrongfully terminated, or are facing civil disputes often go up against powerful, multi-million-dollar corporations and top law firms. We understand their need for help—and we know how to provide it. Our attorneys bring experience, dedication, and relentless determination to ensure our clients get the justice they deserve.

Personal Injury

When you’ve been injured due to someone else’s negligence, the impact can be life-changing, physically, emotionally, and financially. Our personal injury team is here to help you navigate the legal process with confidence and compassion. We fight for full and fair compensation so you can focus on what matters most: healing and recovery.

  • Car & Truck Accidents – We hold negligent drivers and insurance companies accountable, pursuing compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain and suffering.
  • Slip & Fall Injuries – Property owners are responsible for maintaining a safe environment on their premises. We help victims of unsafe conditions recover damages for their injuries.
  • Wrongful Death – In tragic cases of fatal accidents, we stand by families seeking justice and compensation for their unimaginable loss.
  • Catastrophic Injuries – For life-altering injuries like brain trauma or spinal damage, we pursue long-term compensation to cover ongoing care and lost quality of life.
Personal Injury Law Firm

Employment Law

Workplace issues can be stressful and overwhelming, especially when your rights are at stake. Our employment law team is dedicated to protecting employees from unfair treatment and ensuring that employers uphold the law. We fight to secure justice and fair compensation so you can move forward with confidence. 

  • Wrongful Termination – If you’ve been unfairly fired or let go in violation of your rights, we’ll help you challenge the decision and seek appropriate remedies.
  • Workplace Discrimination – We stand against discrimination based on race, gender, age, disability, or other protected characteristics, advocating for your right to a fair workplace.
  • Harassment & Retaliation – Whether facing harassment or retaliation for reporting wrongdoing, we provide strong legal support to protect your rights and hold offenders accountable.
  • Wage & Hour Disputes – From unpaid overtime to wage theft, we work to ensure you receive the pay you’ve earned under the law.
Employment Law Firm

Civil Litigation

When legal disputes arise, having a skilled advocate on your side can make all the difference. Our civil litigation team is experienced in resolving complex conflicts through negotiation, mediation, and trial when necessary. We’re committed to protecting your interests and achieving the best possible outcome.

  • Contract Disputes – We help clients enforce agreements or defend against claims, ensuring your contracts are honored and your rights are protected.
  • Property & Real Estate Litigation – From boundary disputes to landlord-tenant conflicts, we handle a wide range of property-related legal matters with precision.
  • Business Litigation – Whether it’s partnership disagreements, breach of fiduciary duty, or other commercial disputes, we provide aggressive representation tailored to your business needs.
  • Personal Liability Cases – We represent clients in cases involving defamation, nuisance, or other civil wrongs to protect their reputation and legal rights.
Civil Litigation Law Firm
What Sets Us Apart

A Law Firm Built for Serious Cases

At Key Trial Lawyers, we don’t chase volume—we focus on impact. Our approach is tailored, trial-ready, and led by experienced attorneys who stay directly involved from start to finish.

  • Trial-First Mentality

    We treat every case like it’s going in front of a jury — because that’s how you win serious outcomes.
  • Attorney-Led Communication

    You speak with your attorney, not a rotating support team or scripted case manager.
  • Focused Caseload

    We’re selective for a reason — your case deserves more than a template strategy.

Questions Worth Asking. Answers You Can Trust.

Frequently Asked Questions

Legal issues come with a lot of uncertainty. Whether you’ve been injured, mistreated at work, or caught in a civil dispute, we’re here to give you straight answers. These are some of the most common questions we hear—answered in plain language, without the legal runaround.

What types of compensation can I recover?

You may be entitled to medical expenses, lost wages, pain and suffering, and other damages depending on your case.

What should I do immediately after an accident?

Seek medical attention, report the incident, gather evidence, and contact a personal injury attorney as soon as possible.

What cities do you handle personal injury cases in?

We represent clients in personal injury cases throughout Central Texas, including the following cities:

Austin
Bartlett
Bastrop
Bee Cave
Briarcliff
Buda
Bulverde
Canyon Lake
Cedar Park
Creedmoor
Dripping Springs
Elgin
Fair Oaks Ranch
Garden Ridge
Georgetown
Granger
Hutto
Jarrell
Jonestown
Kyle
Lago Vista
Lakeway
Leander
Liberty Hill
Lockhart
Luling
Manor
Martindale
Mountain City
Mustang Ridge
New Braunfels
Niederwald
Niederwald
Pflugerville
Point Venture
Rollingwood
Round Rock
San Leanna
San Marcos
Smithville
Spring Branch
Sunset Valley
Taylor
The Hills
Uhland
Uhland
Volente
Webberville
West Lake Hills
Wimberley
How long do I have to file a personal injury claim in Texas?

In most cases, you have two years from the date of the injury to file a lawsuit. Exceptions may apply based on specific circumstances.

How do I know if I have a personal injury case?

If you’ve been injured due to someone else’s negligence or misconduct, you may have grounds for a personal injury claim.

What should I do if I’m being harassed at work?

Document everything, report it to HR or a supervisor, and consult with an employment law attorney as soon as possible.

What qualifies as wrongful termination?

Wrongful termination occurs when an employee is fired for illegal reasons, such as discrimination, retaliation, or violating an employment contract.

What is considered a hostile work environment?

A hostile work environment involves unwelcome conduct based on a protected status that is severe or pervasive enough to create an abusive work setting.

What cities do you handle employment law cases in?

We represent clients in employment law cases throughout Central Texas, including the following cities:

Austin
Bartlett
Bastrop
Bee Cave
Briarcliff
Buda
Bulverde
Canyon Lake
Cedar Park
Creedmoor
Dripping Springs
Elgin
Fair Oaks Ranch
Garden Ridge
Georgetown
Granger
Hutto
Jarrell
Jonestown
Kyle
Lago Vista
Lakeway
Leander
Liberty Hill
Lockhart
Luling
Manor
Martindale
Mountain City
Mustang Ridge
New Braunfels
Niederwald
Niederwald
Pflugerville
Point Venture
Rollingwood
Round Rock
San Leanna
San Marcos
Smithville
Spring Branch
Sunset Valley
Taylor
The Hills
Uhland
Uhland
Volente
Webberville
West Lake Hills
Wimberley
Can I sue my employer for workplace discrimination?

Yes. If you’ve experienced discrimination based on race, gender, age, disability, or other protected characteristics, you may have grounds for a legal claim.

When should I hire a civil litigation attorney?

If you’re involved in a business, contract, property, or personal dispute that may lead to or already involves a lawsuit, it’s wise to consult an attorney.

What types of cases fall under civil litigation?

Common civil cases include contract disputes, property disputes, landlord/tenant issues, business torts, and debt collection matters.

What is civil litigation?

Civil litigation is a legal process where two or more parties seek to resolve a dispute through the court system that does not involve criminal charges.

What cities do you handle civil litigation cases in?

We represent clients in civil litigation cases throughout Central Texas, including the following cities:

Austin
Bartlett
Bastrop
Bee Cave
Briarcliff
Buda
Bulverde
Canyon Lake
Cedar Park
Creedmoor
Dripping Springs
Elgin
Fair Oaks Ranch
Garden Ridge
Georgetown
Granger
Hutto
Jarrell
Jonestown
Kyle
Lago Vista
Lakeway
Leander
Liberty Hill
Lockhart
Luling
Manor
Martindale
Mountain City
Mustang Ridge
New Braunfels
Niederwald
Niederwald
Pflugerville
Point Venture
Rollingwood
Round Rock
San Leanna
San Marcos
Smithville
Spring Branch
Sunset Valley
Taylor
The Hills
Uhland
Uhland
Volente
Webberville
West Lake Hills
Wimberley
How long does a civil lawsuit take?

It varies widely depending on the complexity of the case, the court’s docket, and whether the case settles early or goes to trial.

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