Brian Bunt

Of Counsel

Brian L. Bunt

Brian L. Bunt is a native of Longview, Texas. He attended Texas A&M University, receiving his B.A. in Political Science in 1986. He obtained his law degree from Baylor University School of Law, where he was a member of the National Mock Trial Team and named a moot court top ten speaker.

Mr. Bunt has practiced in Longview for more than 35 years, serving as a partner in the law firms of Roberts, Hill & Calk, Bunt & Wright, and Freeman Mills.  Mr. Bunt now serves as “of counsel” to Coghlan Crowson, LLP.  Bunt maintains an active litigation docket with a focus on business disputes, energy, construction, employment, and personal injury matters. He also provides advisory services in business contracts and liability prevention.  Bunt also serves as a mediator in all types of contested civil disputes.

Bunt is board certified in civil trial law and personal injury law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization, and in civil trial advocacy by the National Board of Trial Advocacy. Bunt has extensive experience in the state and federal courts of Texas. He has tried numerous cases to jury verdict, representing both plaintiffs and defendants.

Bunt carries an “AV Preeminent” rating with Martindale Hubbell/LexisNexis peer review rating service. In 2002, Bunt was awarded the status of Senior Counsel in the American College of Master Advocates and Barristers. Bunt is a Certified Mediator, having received his training from the National Mediation Academy in 2003.

PUBLIC SERVICE

• Gregg County Bar Association (President 1999)
• Texas A&M University Dept. of Political Science Advisory Board (Chair 2007)
• Longview Partnership Chamber of Commerce (Board Member 2006-2008)
• Hiway 80 Rescue Mission Board (President 2017-2018)
• City of Longview Metropolitan Planning Organization Advisory Board
• LeTourneau University Belcher Center Advisory Board
• Deacon – Mobberly Baptist Church

REPORTED CASES

• Oscar Wardon Still, et al. v. Eastman Chemical Co., et al., 170 S.W.3d 851, 2005 LEXIS 6482, (Tex. App.–Texarkana 2005).
• Lawanda Woolridge v. East Texas Baptist University, 154 S.W.3d 257, 2005 LEXIS 182 (Tex. App.–Texarkana 2005).
• Dwayne and Karen Lynch v. Pruitt Baptist Church, et al., 2005 Tex. App. LEXIS 6772 (Tex. App.–Tyler 2005) rehearing denied 2005 Tex. App. LEXIS 2463.
• Eastman Chemical Co. v. Niro, Inc., 80 F.Supp.2d 712 (S. D. Tex. 2000).
• Janice Liner v. John D. Parker and Trans-Texas Homes Corp., 1999 Tex. App. LEXIS 1927 (Tex. App.–Texarkana 1999).
• Panola County Appraisal Review Board v. John Pepper, 1996 Tex. App. LEXIS 4672 (Tex. App.–Texarkana 1996).
• Celia Godinet v. Georgia Thomas, M.D., 824 S.W.2d 632 (Tex. App.–Houston [14th Dist.] 1991).

PRACTICE AREAS

• Business Litigation
• Construction Law
• Employment Law
• Oil & Gas Litigation
• Church and Private University Law
• Personal Injury Law
• Certified Mediator

EDUCATION

• B.A., Texas A&M University
• J.D., Baylor University School of Law

BAR ADMISSIONS

• State Bar of Texas
• United States District Court, Eastern District of Texas
• United States District Court, Northern District of Texas
• United States District Court, Southern District of Texas
• United States District Court, Western District of Texas
• United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit