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510 N. Valley Mills Drive
Suite 600
Waco, TX 76710

254.776.3336 Voice
254.776.6823 Fax


Practice Areas
Civil Litigation
Brandon R. Oates
boates@haleyolson.com

Brandon joined Haley & Olson in January 2006.  Prior to joining Haley & Olson, he practiced law with Quilling, Selander, Cummiskey & Lownds in Dallas, Texas. 

 

Brandon has extensive experience in representing construction companies in construction defect cases, both in Texas and nationwide.  He also has represented both policy holders and insurance companies in insurance coverage disputes and insurance bad faith litigation involving workers’ compensation, and personal and commercial insurance policies.   

 

He is experienced in representing individuals, corporations, and other business entities in general commercial matters including commercial litigation and employment litigation issues. 
 
He was admitted to the Texas Bar in November 2001 and is licensed to practice in the State of Texas and the United States District Courts for the Northern, Southern, Eastern, and Western Districts of Texas
 
PRACTICE AREAS

Civil Litigation
Construction
Employment
Insurance Litigation and Coverage
Utilities

EDUCATION 

Baylor University School of Law, Waco, Texas, J.D. 2001

Baylor University, Waco, Texas, B.A. 1997
 
EXPERIENCE 

Represent local municipality in wrongful death case

Represent national companies on general corporate and employment matters and litigation

Represent local municipality in inverse condemnation case

Represent local municipality in premises liability case

Represent insurance company in first party coverage matter in South Texas

Represent insurance company in subrogation case involving multi-million dollar claim

Represent construction company in collections matters
Represent construction company in construction defect claims

Represent defense contractor in employment matter involving arbitration contract

Represent national utility company in motor vehicle negligence cases

Represent grocery store in botulism poisoning case
Represent construction company in obtaining a permanent injunction in a trademark infringement case
 
COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES

Keep Waco Beautiful, Board of Directors (2009 to present)
Greater Waco Chamber of Commerce, Leadership Waco Class XXIV (2007-2008)
Law School Client Counseling Competition, Judge
High School Client Counseling Competition, Judge
High School Mock Trial, Judge
Legacy Family Ministries, Countdown to Marriage Course Leader (2008 to present)
Project Restoration Ministry, Co-Founder
Harris Creek Baptist Church
     Executive Pastor Search Team (2008)
     Deacon
 
PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES & SPECIAL DISTINCTIONS

State Bar of Texas, Member

Texas Association of Defense Counsel, Young Lawyers Committee

Waco-McLennan County Bar Association, Member

Waco-McLennan County Young Lawyers, Member 

Kappa Omega Tau Alumni Association – Board of Directors, Secretary (2004 to present)

Executive Editor, Baylor Law Review

Order of the Barristers

 
PERSONAL 

Born September 1, 1974 in Longview, Texas

 

Brandon and his wife Elizabeth reside in Waco, Texas with their three children. They are members of Harris Creek Baptist Church where they lead an equipping class of young married couples and participate in a Life Group. He and his wife founded Project Restoration Ministry in 2008 and enjoy working with engaged and newly married couples. They also enjoy entertaining in their home and spending time with friends and family. 

 

 

 

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