About Clay Jenkins & Associates, Car & Truck Accident Attorneys · Waxahachie
Clay Jenkins & Associates is a personal injury law firm based in Waxahachie, Ellis County, Texas, with a branch office in Dallas. Established in 1948 by Warwick H. Jenkins, the firm is now led by his stepson Clayburn "Clay" Jenkins and is dedicated exclusively to representing victims of negligence, including car and truck accidents, wrongful death, brain injuries, construction accidents, dog bites, and industrial/premises cases. The firm operates under the tagline 'Small Town Service – Big City Results' and is known for recovering tens of millions of dollars for clients across Texas. They offer free confidential consultations, contingency-fee representation, Spanish-language service, and assign two lawyers plus a paralegal to every case.
Clay Jenkins & Associates was founded in Waxahachie, Texas, in 1948 by Warwick H. Jenkins, a prominent local attorney. After Warwick's death in 2001, the firm continued under the leadership of his stepson, Clayburn 'Clay' Jenkins, a Baylor University law graduate (1987) who had served as briefing attorney to Texas Supreme Court Associate Justice Oscar H. Mauzy (1988–1989). Clay returned to Ellis County in 1989 to practice with his father and shifted the firm's focus from a general trial practice to one concentrated on personal injury litigation. Today the firm represents injury victims throughout the State of Texas, with a particular concentration of cases in Dallas County and Ellis County. Each case is staffed by two attorneys, a paralegal, and support staff, and the firm offers free case evaluations, contingency-fee representation (no fee unless the client recovers), bilingual service in Spanish, and help arranging medical care. Verdict highlights publicized by the firm include a $9.5 million result and a 2004 Texas Lawyer poll naming Clay 'most successful plaintiff's attorney' in Ellis County. Memberships include the State Bar of Texas, Texas Trial Lawyers Association, Dallas Trial Lawyers Association, and the National Trial Lawyers Top 100.
- In business
- Founded 1948 (over 75 years)
- Owner
- Founded by Warwick H. Jenkins in 1948; currently led by Clayburn 'Clay' Jenkins (President, Jenkins & Jenkins PC)
- Serves
- Waxahachie, Ellis County, Dallas County, and the greater Dallas–Fort Worth metroplex; takes cases statewide across Texas. Listed service cities include Cedar Hill, Dallas, DeSoto, Duncanville, Ennis, Ferris, Hutchins, Irving, Italy, Lancaster, Mansfield, Midlothian, Ovilla, Red Oak, Wilmer, Palmer, Maypearl, Milford, and Hillsboro.
- Rating
- 4.5/5 based on ~40–47 Google reviews (LegalRank lists 47 Google reviews at 4.5)
About Clay Jenkins & Associates
Clay Jenkins & Associates is a Waxahachie-based personal injury law firm established in 1948 in Ellis County, Texas. The firm also maintains a branch office in Dallas because a large share of its docket is in Dallas County. Over the decades the firm has recovered tens of millions of dollars in net recoveries for clients and has been consistently recognized among the top injury firms in Texas. Their motto — 'Small Town Service – Big City Results' — captures their approach to client care.
- Founded 1948 in Waxahachie by Warwick H. Jenkins
- Branch office in Dallas
- Tagline: 'Small Town Service – Big City Results'
- Tens of millions in net client recoveries
Firm History
The firm was founded in 1948 by Warwick H. Jenkins, a Waxahachie lawyer from a prominent Texas family. After graduating from Baylor Law School in 1987 and clerking for Justice Oscar H. Mauzy on the Texas Supreme Court, Clayburn 'Clay' Jenkins returned to Waxahachie in 1989 to practice alongside his father. Warwick continued practicing until his death in 2001, after which Clay took the firm in a focused direction — concentrating on accident injury and workplace/industrial injury cases rather than the general trial practice of earlier years.
- 1948 – Firm founded by Warwick H. Jenkins
- 1987 – Clay Jenkins earns J.D. from Baylor University
- 1988–1989 – Briefing attorney to Justice Oscar H. Mauzy, Texas Supreme Court
- 1989 – Clay returns to Waxahachie and joins the firm
- 2001 – Warwick H. Jenkins passes away; firm continues under Clay
- 2004 – Clay Jenkins named 'most successful plaintiff's attorney' in Ellis County
Practice Areas
Clay Jenkins & Associates represents injury victims across a broad spectrum of negligence-based claims. Every case is built to prove the four elements of negligence: duty of care, breach of duty, causation, and damages. The firm emphasizes evidence collection and accurate damage valuation, working with medical specialists (including neurologists) to document the long-term impact of brain injuries.
- Car accidents
- Truck / commercial vehicle accidents
- Wrongful death
- Traumatic brain injuries
- Construction site injuries
- Industrial accidents
- Dog bites and animal attacks
- Premises liability
- Product liability
- Home gas explosions
- Condemnation and complex litigation
Notable Results & Verdicts
The firm publicizes significant results including multi-million-dollar verdicts for wrongful death, auto and truck accidents, dog bites, and industrial incidents, as well as a verdict for a subcontractor injured at a concrete plant. In addition to trial results, Clay Jenkins has been recognized by Texas Lawyer (2004) and Martindale-Hubbell, and he has been listed by The National Trial Lawyers as a Top 100 member.
- $9.5 million verdict (highlighted on firm's homepage)
- Multiple verdicts and settlements in wrongful death, auto, and truck cases
- Verdict for subcontractor in industrial case
- Recognition: Texas Lawyer (2004), Martindale-Hubbell, Who's Who in Practicing Lawyers
How the Firm Works With Clients
Clay Jenkins & Associates runs every case with a team approach. Two lawyers are assigned to each case, supported by a paralegal and dedicated staff. The firm offers free confidential consultations and contingency-fee representation — clients are not charged unless they recover compensation. Staff also help arrange appropriate medical care and can provide services in Spanish.
- Two-attorney team per case, with paralegal and support staff
- Free confidential consultation
- No fee unless you recover (contingency basis)
- Help with insurance claim process and paperwork
- Assistance finding appropriate medical care
- Spanish-language services available
Service Area – North & Central Texas
While headquartered in Waxahachie, Clay Jenkins & Associates handles personal injury cases all over the State of Texas. They represent clients across Ellis County and the broader Dallas–Fort Worth area and accept cases from across Texas.
- Waxahachie (headquarters)
- Dallas (branch office)
- Cedar Hill, DeSoto, Duncanville, Hutchins, Lancaster, Wilmer
- Ennis, Ferris, Italy, Palmer, Maypearl, Milford, Red Oak, Ovilla
- Mansfield, Midlothian, Irving
- Hillsboro
- Statewide Texas personal injury practice
Contact and Office Information
Prospective clients can reach Clay Jenkins & Associates by phone, text, or by completing a Free Case Evaluation form on the firm's website. The firm pledges a response within 24 hours. Their Waxahachie office is located on West Main Street in the historic downtown area, easily accessible to Ellis County residents, and they also see clients out of their Dallas branch office.
- Phone / Text: (972) 938-1234
- Address: 516 W Main St, Suite B, Waxahachie, TX 75165
- Alternate bar-listed phone: 972-938-2529
- Free Case Evaluation form available on website
- Branch office: Dallas, Texas
Client Reviews & Testimonials
The firm publishes client testimonials on its Waxahachie location page and maintains strong online review ratings. Avvo also features endorsements from fellow lawyers calling Clay Jenkins 'a leader in the community' and 'an outstanding attorney.' Reviewers frequently cite the team's friendliness, communication, and surprise at the size of recovered settlements.
- Sarah Medina: 'Clay Jenkins & Associates was amazing. They were friendly and comforting to me at a time that was extremely traumatic… I was surprised to see more than what I expected.'
- L.G.: 'Clay Jenkins & Associates got my money fast and way more than I anticipated.'
- Joshua Shook: 'Mr. Daniel has handled a few different cases… Highly recommend!'
- Avvo peer endorsements rating 10.0 (Superb)