With life, comes death and the inevitable hardships to follow.  However, preparing to ensure your voice is heard even after you're gone can be a gift to those left grieving.  Preparing for such eventualities with an estate plan such as a trust, will, or power of attorney can help ease the burdens of those left behind.  In the event a loved one has already passed, families often need guidance on how to ensure their loved one's wishes are honored.

In the state of Texas, the estate of someone who dies with a will (testate) or without a will (intestate) must go through probate.  A will is a legal document that states a person's wishes and instructions for managing and distributing his or her estate after death.  Probate is the process by which a court legally recognizes a person's death and authorizes the administration - that is, the management and distribution - of his or her estate.  Due to its complexity, most courts in Texas require an attorney to assist in the probate process.  If someone dies intestate, the state of Texas, without consideration for personal preferences, wishes or relationships, determines how the estate will be administered based exclusively on statutory guidelines.  It's always better to plan.  A will ensures your estate will pass in the manner you desire.

A trust is another estate planning tool.  Simply speaking, a trust is a fiduciary relationship whereby a trustor gives another party, a trustee, the right to hold and manage  property or assets for the benefit of a third party, a beneficiary.  A trust allows an individual to pass his or her property outside of the probate process.

A power of attorney is a written authorization to represent or act on another's behalf in medical, business, personal or legal decisions.  Generally, a power of attorney is granted after someone has become incapacitated, either completely or partially.  It's an invaluable "just-in-case" tool that outlines who will make important decisions on your behalf should the need arise.

At The Brandon Law Firm, we understand your desire to ensure your voice and the voice of those you love are heard even in death or incapacitation.  Managing Attorney Jon Brandon has experience with these precise issues.  He has helped Texans plan their estates, negotiate disputes, and has guided them through the challenges and complexities of probate.  He's able and ready to help you.  Mr. Brandon's client dedication and attention to detail along with his proven trial and negotiating skills make him an excellent advocate to ensure your wishes are honored.

Make your voice heard and ensure the voices of those you love are heard as well.  We're here to help do just that.

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When you find yourself harmed, injured or even victimized by another, you may also find yourself at a loss over what to do.  Your harm is real.  Your pain and suffering are real.  Now what?  How do you make this right?  How do you ensure your story is heard?

At The Brandon Law Firm, we understand your struggle to pick up the pieces and we're here to help.  After serving as a prosecutor in one of the busiest and largest district attorney offices in the nation, Managing Attorney Jon Brandon has extensive experience getting justice for those who have been harmed by others.  His passion for representing victims has been apparent throughout his career.  His meticulous case preparation, client dedication, and trial abilities make him an excellent advocate.  For years he has worked tirelessly to ensure that the pain suffered at the hands of others will not be ignored, minimized, or exploited by wealthy and powerful entities.

“Large and powerful corporations can be very intimidating.  Trial is the great equalizer and oftentimes the only mechanism by which regular, everyday people who have been hurt by others can level the scales and seek justice.  My job is ensuring their voices are heard."

Now, he's ready to do the same for you.  We represent individuals injured in the following areas:

Auto accidents, 18-wheeler accidents, rideshare accidents, slips/trips/falls and pedestrian accidents, bicycle accidents, hit and run incidents, and head or brain injuries.

Now's the time to let your voice be heard.  Now's the time to right this wrong.  Take the first step and we'll guide you the rest of the way.

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 The loss of a loved one is hard.  The loss of a loved one due to the actions of others is devastating. You're not only left with that loss, you're also left with a desire to see that loss not be in vain.  How do you hold those responsible and make sure your loved one's voice is heard?

At The Brandon Law Firm, we understand your grief and need for justice and we're here to help you through both.  Jon Brandon, our Managing Attorney, spent 15 years as a prosecutor at one of the largest District Attorney offices in the nation.  Most of those years were spent as a Homicide Prosecutor where he tried multiple high-profile murder cases.  Mr. Brandon has extensive first-hand experience working with families who have lost someone they love at the hands of others.  He has worked countless criminal investigations from crime scene to courtroom, giving him a breadth of knowledge beyond other personal injury lawyers.  His passion for representing victims has been apparent throughout his career and his successful record has helped give closure to dozens of families with whom he has worked.  His meticulous case preparation, client-centered approach, and courtroom talents make him an excellent advocate.  For years he has worked tirelessly to ensure that the pain suffered at the hands of others will not be ignored or minimized.  Now, he's ready to do the same for you.

It's time to give your loved one a voice.  It's time to right this wrong.  Take the first step and we'll guide you the rest of the way.

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Sexual abuse and sexual assault are criminal.  Yet, there are times when justice in a criminal court either isn't possible or isn't sufficient.  If you or someone you love has been a victim of sexual abuse, then you understand the need to find justice.  Victims of abuse need to reclaim their voices.  They need to reclaim their power so they may begin to heal.  The Brandon Law Firm is here to help such victims do just that.

We represent victims of any of the following types of abuse:

Clergy abuse, Sexual abuse by doctors, School abuse (sexual or physical), Abuse in sports organizations, Abuse at youth groups and summer camps, Rideshare sexual abuse, Elder abuse in nursing homes (sexual or physical).

With years of experience fighting for victims in criminal courts, Managing Attorney Jon Brandon stands ready to help sexual abuse victims find their voices and seek justice in the civil realm.  Mr. Brandon has worked with victims of all ages, who survived sexual abuse and fought to overcome their trauma.  He understands the delicate nature of these cases and has a strong victim-centered approach that helps put the power back into the hands of those from whom so much has been taken.

Make your voice heard.  Reclaim your power.  We stand ready to help you find justice.

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Having worked as a courtroom lawyer prosecuting complex, high-stakes cases for fifteen years, Managing Attorney Jon Brandon understands what it takes to win.  With vast experience in every component of trial advocacy such as preliminary hearings, pre-trial hearings, discovery, depositions and motions in limine, to jury selection, opening statements, witness examinations and closing arguments, Mr. Brandon has continually demonstrated his courtroom prowess with dozens of favorable jury verdicts.  Mr. Brandon has tried more than 75 trials to verdict.  Recognized countywide, statewide and internationally for his trial achievements and successes in court, Mr. Brandon stands ready to help others become strong advocates in their own right.  Mr. Brandon has taught virtually every aspect of trial advocacy both regionally and statewide.  He spent ten years responding to more than a hundred major crime scenes and has supervised and conducted more than thirty officer-involved shooting investigations on behalf of the District Attorney.  He has tried multiple capital murder cases, complex murder cases, trials with multiple juries and trials with multiple defendants to successful verdicts.  Such experience gives him a specialized understanding of case presentation far exceeding most trial lawyers.  As such, Mr. Brandon has developed innumerable methods for case preparation and execution that would benefit even the seasoned attorney in court.

Looking for someone to try your case?  Need some guidance in court?  Seeking someone with whom you can consult?  Look no further.  The Brandon Law Firm can help.

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Jon Brandon is an award-winning trial attorney who spent 15 years as a Senior Deputy District Attorney in Riverside County, one of the largest District Attorney Offices in the nation.  He spent a combined 14 years in the Gang, Cold Case and Homicide Units where he tried dozens of high-profile gang and murder trials.  Of the more than 20 murder trials, 5 were death penalty trials.  In total, he has tried more than 75 trials to verdict.  Mr. Brandon has been recognized countywide, statewide and internationally for his work in the courtroom.  He was named Prosecutor of the Year in 2008, 2016, and 2021.  He received the prestigious Outstanding Prosecutor award for the State of California for 2021.  This award is given to the top prosecutor in the state.  Most recently, he was awarded the Excellence in Homicide Prosecution for 2022 by the renowned International Homicide Investigator’s Association, of which only two international awards are given annually.  Mr. Brandon’s prosecutorial and courtroom accomplishments are virtually unparalleled.  Furthermore, Mr. Brandon has taught county and statewide regarding virtually every aspect of trial advocacy.

In addition to his work as a prosecutor, Mr. Brandon has worked as a Senior Litigation Attorney Manager at a large and prestigious personal injury firm in Dallas as well as a senior trial attorney for a boutique probate and business law firm in North Texas.  As such, he has continued to use his legal expertise and talents to serve the people in his own community.  Mr. Brandon is licensed to practice law in both Texas and California.  No matter the legal field, Mr. Brandon continues to do what he does best:  Fight for justice.  His knowledge, experience and talents make him an asset to have in your corner when you're looking for someone to fight for you.

If you're ready to Make Your Voice Heard ... He's ready to help.

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