Hewitt Personal Injury Lawyers

John is an unyielding advocate dedicated to defending those injured and in need of justice. He is licensed to practice law in the state of Texas and works out of our Austin office. John focuses his practice on motor vehicle accidents, premise liability cases, dog bites, products liability cases, and much more. John’s compassion for those who are injured combined with his determination to get the best results possible for his clients make him a valuable ally to victims seeking justice.

John was born and raised in Southeast Arkansas. He graduated from the University of Arkansas, where he earned a...

I attended the University of Texas for both undergrad (B.A. '03) and law school (J.D. '08). During law school, I interned with Justice Harriet O'Neill at the Texas Supreme Court, and I served as an Associate Editor on Texas Law Review. Following law school, I clerked for the Hon. Andrew Austin at the Western District of Texas, Austin Division. After my clerkship, I joined Strasburger & Price, where I concentrated on commercial litigation and administrative law, including contested cases before the Public Utility Commission of Texas. After 10 years of practicing mostly on the defense side, I...

I graduated from University of Texas at Austin and worked in the House of Representatives for the 78th Session of the Texas Legislature. After this I decided to enter law school at University of Texas where I became a mediator. Here I mediated many lawsuits and also worked with several law firms in Austin to gain experience in multiple legal areas. In 2008 I started The Law Office of Matthew Shrum. The Law Office of Matthew Shrum started off as a criminal defense law firm and now we have also started offering personal injury assistance for those looking for an...

I am a passionate trial attorney advocating for personal injury victims throughout the State of Texas.

I was recognized by Texas Super Lawyers as a "Rising Star" in Personal Injury in 2020 and 2014. I am admitted to practice before all Texas state courts and the District Court for the Northern District of Texas. I am licensed in Texas, having graduated from the Southern Methodist University Dedman School of Law, where I served as an editor for SMU’s International Law Review and Chief Counsel in the school’s Consumer Advocacy Clinic.

John B. Runge has been representing Texans in crisis since 1982, and has vast experience in litigating complex cases throughout the State of Texas.

Cole Fidler is a dedicated personal injury attorney at the McCormick Law Firm, where he specializes in handling pre-litigation cases with a client-first approach. Known for his attention to detail and compassionate advocacy, Mr. Fidler ensures his clients receive the support and guidance needed to navigate the complexities of personal injury claims. Mr. Fidler earned his Juris Doctor from the Dwayne O. Andreas School of Law (Barry Law School) in May 2024. During his time in law school, he gained invaluable experience interning at an estate planning firm in the summer of 2023. This opportunity honed his skills in client communication,...

Cade Patteson is a skilled personal injury attorney at the McCormick Law Firm in Euless, Texas, where he focuses on handling pre-litigation cases. With a passion for helping clients navigate challenging times, Mr. Patteson provides strategic, detail-oriented representation to secure the best possible outcomes for those who have been injured due to negligence. Mr. Patteson earned his Juris Doctor from Oklahoma City University School of Law. During law school, he gained valuable legal experience interning with Foshee and Yaffe in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. This role sharpened his legal acumen and solidified his commitment to client advocacy, as he assisted in preparing...

A graduate of University of Texas School of Law, I have practiced in Tarrant and surrounding counties for years. Family and friends here. As a very young lawyer, I tried the first sexual harassment case Tarrant County had ever seen and much to the surprise of my older, mainly male colleagues, a Tarrant County jury awarded my client twice what we asked for! I've been on the forefront of a few other issues over the years and do not avoid controversy. Practicing on my own gives me the freedom to take cases that interest me. ...

As a partner at Fears | Nachawati, John manages the firm’s criminal defense and family law practice sections. These courtroom intensive areas of law often carry high stakes for those involved. John enjoys the challenge of arguing his clients’ cases before a judge and jury. Originally from Louisiana, John attended high school at the Culver Academies in Indiana. He attended Texas A&M University where he received his Bachelor's degree in Political Science. After college, John earned his Juris Doctor from South Texas College of Law in Houston, Texas. John is licensed to practice in...

E.R. "Ned" Turnbull is the Managing Partner of Turnbull Legal Group, PLLC. Judge Turnbull is a former State District Court Judge, Chief Judge of the Criminal Division, and a former Chief Prosecutor. He is a former Member of the Court of Criminal Appeals Rules Committee, the Court of Criminal Appeals Emergency Appellate Division, and the Trial Judges Association. Judge Turnbull has been endorsed by Chambers of Commerce, Newspaper Editorial Boards, Legal Bar Associations, and Law Enforcement and Safety Organizations. Judge Turnbull has been recognized in Marquis Who’s Who publications, including Who’s Who in the Law and Who’s Who in the World. Additionally,...

Earning a Juris Doctorate degree from Georgetown University Law Center, Chris was admitted into the California bar. As a former U.S. Marine Corps Officer and pilot, he has extensive knowledge on aircrafts and their maintenance, which he brings to his aviation cases. Chris also utilizes his significant experience handling complex injury, business, and product liability cases. He treats every case as if it was going to trial and works hard for his clients.