Wade Burnett’s unique legal career began with his efforts on behalf of a family member. In Texas v. Mowbray, Mr. Burnett’s mother was wrongfully convicted and sentenced to life in prison when Mr. Burnett was in high school. During college and in law school, and after numerous failed appeals, Mr. Burnett reviewed the entire case and developed the legal and evidentiary arguments that ultimately led to a reversal of the conviction. He raised the funds necessary for the entire legal effort and coordinated his mother’s defense at a second, nationally-televised trial, which resulted in an acquittal and the reuniting of his family.

Even while working on his mother’s case during law school, Mr. Burnett was awarded the CALI Excellence for the Future Award for Excellent Achievement in the Study of Torts, as well as the Corpus Juris Secundum Award for Scholastic Excellence in Torts. Upon graduation, Mr. Burnett accepted a judicial clerkship with the Hon. Charles R. Scott, III in Shreveport, Louisiana. Prior to joining Bleich & Burnett, Mr. Burnett served as litigation associate to Edwin G. Preis at the maritime firm of Preis, Kraft & Roy. Each of these prior appointments, and Mr. Burnett’s current practice, are focused on civil litigation.

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