For more than 30 years, the attorneys of Laminack, Pirtle & Martines have successfully litigated countless cases involving personal injuries, wrongful deaths, defective products, and commercial disputes. We are protecting everyday people both at home and nationwide. Our experienced attorneys and highly-skilled staff will meticulously investigate your claim, pinpoint the responsible parties and hold them accountable for their actions. Whether your case settles quickly or a trial is required, we will be with you every step of the way. We spend our time focused on your case so that you don't have to. Operating on a contingency fee model, we cover all out of pocket expenses while we are working on your case. Put simply, we triumph together, and we only get paid if you win. We’re not just committed to excellence — we’re committed to you. Discover legal partnership reimagined at Laminack, Pirtle & Martines.
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We are experienced civil litigators who handle your personal injury, wrongful death, and commercial litigation matters. We offer free initial consultations and take personal injury cases on a contingency basis, meaning we only get paid when you win. We are committed to covering the costs of investigating and preparing your case, including paying for independent expert witnesses. We look at each case on an individual basis as each person has their own unique circumstances.
Texas Trial Attorneys
We are a plaintiff's contingency firm encompassing a wide range of practice areas. Our core areas of expertise include personal injury litigation, primarily serious life-changing injuries, and commercial litigation against large corporations that are infringing on the financial interests of other companies.
Driven by Results
Guided by Experience
We are a mass tort litigation firm that believes a group effort is essential to success, both inside and outside the courtroom. Each of our firm's lawyers contributes their unique skills and experience, collectively forming an exceptional team that offers clients a robust network of support and a wealth of expertise.
Our LPM Team
Our team of attorneys is dedicated to providing steadfast, aggressive representation that will protect your rights and fight for the just and fair compensation you deserve. With recognized expertise in intelligent and sophisticated negotiation and litigation strategies, we bring a winning edge to your case.
Not Your Typical Lawfirm
We Are An
All Contingency Law firm
We promise a total commitment to fighting for compensation for victims of negligence. When it comes to winning a fair settlement or jury award against a large corporation or insurance company, there can be no half measures.
We Work
Together All The Time
Buffy Martines, Tom Pirtle and the entire LPM team work together on every case the firm takes on. We’ve learned that the whole is greater than the sum of its parts.
The Power Of
All Working as One
When clients come to Laminack, Pirtle & Martines, they don't get one good lawyer-they get a team. "It makes us much more effective in trying cases, especially complicated cases. When we go to trial, we'll all be there. That's been true since day one."
Experts You Can Trust
Success requires the unwavering dedication of our entire staff. It demands a steadfast commitment to representing individuals and families who have endured the most profound, life-altering injustices. Equally vital is our commitment to providing unwavering support to our clients, regardless of the outcome of their cases.
Our History
We understand that the outcomes of our cases have a profound impact on the lives of those we represent. We take great pride in our track record of securing favorable verdicts and settlements that reflect our dedication to achieving justice in a variety of legal matters.
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We understand that the outcomes of our cases have a profound impact on the lives of those we represent. We take great pride in our track record of securing favorable verdicts and settlements that reflect our dedication to achieving justice in a variety of legal matters.
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Whether a case is large or small, we treat each client with the attitude that theirs is the most important case we will ever try.
Richard Laminack was the firm’s managing partner and a nationally recognized trial lawyer. From his magna cum laude graduation from South Texas College of Law in 1987 until his passing in 2023, Rick litigated some of the very highest-profile cases, encompassing everything from complex commercial disputes to bet-the-company medical device and pharmaceutical cases.