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Stephen Maxwell
Biography
Steve Maxwell is a native Texan, born in Amarillo and raised in Midland. He attended Trinity University where he received his Bachelor of Arts Degree in 1972. He then received his law degree from the University of Texas of Austin in 1975. He moved to Fort Worth upon his graduation from law school. He served as an Assistant City Attorney for the City of Fort Worth from 1976 to 1977. After leaving the City Attorney’s office, he has been in private practice ever since. He currently is a partner with the Bailey & Galyen Law Firm, where he specializes in civil litigation with an emphasis on personal injury litigation. He has been board-certified in personal injury trial law since 1984. Steve has served as President of the Fort Worth Jaycees (1979-1980), President of the Tarrant County Trial Lawyers Association (1989-1990), and President of the Tarrant County Bar Association (1999-2000). He has also served as an elected director of the State Bar of Texas (2001-2004). He has been recognized as an “Attorney of Excellence” by the Fort Worth Business Press from 2003 to 2005, and has also been recognized as a “Fort Worth Texas Top Attorney” by Fort Worth, Texas Magazine from 2003 through 2012. Texas Monthly Magazine has recognized Steve as a “Texas Super Lawyer” every year since 2004. He has been listed in the Fort Worth Business Press “Who’s Who” for 2001, and in the “Who’s Who in Texas” for 1990. He was recognized as an “Outstanding Young Man of America” in 1980. In 2012, he was honored by the Tarrant County Bar Association with the “Professionalism Award.” Steve currently serves as the Chairman of the Tarrant County Democratic Party, a post to which he was elected in 2008. He has been re-elected twice to that position. He attended the Democratic National Convention in 2008, and serves as a delegate to the Texas Democratic Convention.
Practice Areas
Personal Injury
Animal & Dog Bites, Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Construction Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Premises Liability, Truck Accidents, Wrongful Death
Insurance Claims
Bad Faith Insurance, Business Insurance, Disability Insurance, Health Insurance, Life Insurance, Motor Vehicle Insurance, Property Insurance
Medical Malpractice
Birth Injury, Medical Misdiagnosis, Pharmacy Errors, Surgical Errors
Nursing Home Abuse
Products Liability
Drugs & Medical Devices, Motor Vehicle Defects, Toxic Torts
Consumer Law
Class Action, Lemon Law
Workers' Compensation
Asbestos & Mesothelioma
Social Security Disability
Fees
- Free Consultation
- Credit Cards Accepted
- Contingent Fees
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
Languages
Professional Experience
senior attorney Maxwell Wagner Ysasaga & Sullivan P.C.
Year: 2003 - 2007
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senior attorney Bodoin Agnew Greene & Maxwell
Year: 2007 - 2012
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managing attorney Bailey & Galyen P.C.
Year: 2012 - Current
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attorney Hill Gilstrap P.C.
Year: 1994 - 2003
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attorney - partner Jameson & Maxwell
Year: 1977 - 1994
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Professional Associations
Fort Worth Junior Chamber of Commerce President (1979 - 1980)
Tarrant County Trial Lawyers Director (1984 - 1989)
Tarrant County Trial Lawyers President (1989 - 1990)
Tarrant County Bar Association Director (1994 - 1996)
Tarrant County Bar Association Secretary/Treasurer (1996 - 1997)
Tarrant County Dispute Resolution Service Director (1995 - 1998)
Tarrant County Bar Association Vice President (1997 - 1998)
District 7 Grievance Committee Member (1996 - 1999)
Tarrant County Bar Association President Elect (1998 - 1999)
Tarrant County Bar Association President (1999 - 2000)
Fort Worth Junior Chamber of Commerce Director (1976 - 1979)
Texas Trial Lawyers Association Director (1989 - 2002)
Tarrant County Settlement Week Chairman (1989 - 2003)
State Bar of Texas Elected Director (2001 - 2004)
Texas State Bar  # 13258500 Member (1975 - Current)
Texas Trial Lawyers Member (1980 - Current)
Tarrant County Trial Lawyers Association Member (1982 - Current)
Tarrant County Democratic Party Chairman (2008 - Current)
Eldon B. Mahon Inn of Court Member (Current)
American Board of Trial Advocates Member (Current)
American Association for Justice (AAJ) Member (Current)
Tarrant County Dispute Resolution Service Vice President (1999 - 2001)
Awards
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Recognized as “Texas Super Lawyer”
Texas Monthly Magazine 2010.0
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Who’s Who
Fort Worth Business Press 2001.0
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A/V RATED
Martindale-Hubbell 2011.0
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A/V RATED
Martindale-Hubbell 2000.0
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A/V RATED
Martindale-Hubbell 1999.0
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A/V RATED
Martindale-Hubbell 1998.0
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A/V RATED
Martindale-Hubbell 1997.0
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A/V RATED
Martindale-Hubbell 1996.0
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A/V RATED
Martindale-Hubbell 1995.0
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Recognized as a “Fort Worth Texas Top Attorney”
Fort Worth Texas Magazine
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Outstanding Young Man of America
Outstanding Young Man of America 1980.0
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A/V RATED
Martindale-Hubbell 2002.0
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Life Fellow
Texas Bar Foundation
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Charter Fellow
Tarrant County Bar Foundation
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Recognized as “Texas Super Lawyer”
Texas Monthly Magazine 2011.0
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Professionalism Award
Tarrant County Bar Association 2012.0
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A/V RATED
Martindale-Hubbell 2012.0
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Recognized as a “Fort Worth Texas Top Attorney”
Fort Worth Texas Magazine 2012.0
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Who’s Who in Texas
Who’s Who 1990.0
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A/V RATED
Martindale-Hubbell 2003.0
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A/V RATED
Martindale-Hubbell 2001.0
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Recognized as “Attorney of Excellence”
Fort Worth Business Press 2003.0
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Recognized as a “Fort Worth Texas Top Attorney”
Fort Worth Texas Magazine 2010.0
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A/V RATED
Martindale-Hubbell 2010.0
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Recognized as “Texas Super Lawyer”
Texas Monthly Magazine 2009.0
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Recognized as a “Fort Worth Texas Top Attorney”
Fort Worth Texas Magazine 2009.0
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A/V RATED
Martindale-Hubbell 2009.0
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Recognized as “Texas Super Lawyer”
Texas Monthly Magazine 2008.0
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Recognized as a “Fort Worth Texas Top Attorney”
Fort Worth Texas Magazine 2008.0
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Recognized as a “Fort Worth Texas Top Attorney”
Fort Worth Texas Magazine 2003.0
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Recognized as “Texas Super Lawyer”
Texas Monthly Magazine 2007.0
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Recognized as a “Fort Worth Texas Top Attorney”
Fort Worth Texas Magazine 2007.0
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A/V RATED
Martindale-Hubbell 2007.0
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A/V RATED
Martindale-Hubbell 2008.0
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Recognized as a “Fort Worth Texas Top Attorney”
Fort Worth Texas Magazine 2006.0
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Recognized as “Texas Super Lawyer”
Texas Monthly Magazine 2006.0
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Recognized as a “Fort Worth Texas Top Attorney”
Fort Worth Texas Magazine 2004.0
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Recognized as “Texas Super Lawyer”
Texas Monthly Magazine 2004.0
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Recognized as “Attorney of Excellence”
Fort Worth Business Press 2004.0
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Recognized as a “Fort Worth Texas Top Attorney”
Fort Worth Texas Magazine 2011.0
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Recognized as a “Fort Worth Texas Top Attorney”
Fort Worth Texas Magazine 2005.0
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Recognized as “Texas Super Lawyer”
Texas Monthly Magazine 2005.0
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Recognized as “Attorney of Excellence”
Fort Worth Business Press 2005.0
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A/V RATED
Martindale-Hubbell 2006.0
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A/V RATED
Martindale-Hubbell 2005.0
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A/V RATED
Martindale-Hubbell 2004.0
Education
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Trinity University B.A.
Year: 1972
Honors: Blue Key National Honor Fraternity Officer, Student Association
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University Of Texas Doctor of Jurisprudence/Juris Doctor (J.D.)
Year: 1975
Certifications
- Personal Injury Trial Law: Texas State Bar
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