Max Parker

Inspired by Family and Faith

“All we ask for is a level playing field. All we seek is justice.”

As the father of five children, Max Parker strongly believes in family values. Max understands that when one family member is injured or killed, the whole family is affected. Max pursues justice for those persons and families who are injured by the few who do not respect the rights and lives of others. Board certified in personal injury law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization, Max’s practice includes all areas of personal injury law, with special experience in wrongful death claims, oilfield accidents, alcohol-related incidents, truck wrecks, accidents involving train crossings, and electrical shock.

Family and faith are core elements of Max’s character. In his work as an attorney and in his life outside of the firm, he promotes decency, integrity, fairness, and concern for others — not just to address the problems of today, but to help forge a better, safer future for tomorrow. Max understands that his reputation is his most valuable asset and he is proud to have earned an AV Preeminent peer review rating by Martindale- Hubbell®/LexisNexis — the highest rating possible in both legal ability and ethical standards.

He is a leader in his church and community. As an elected trustee of the San Angelo Independent School District, Max is dedicated to academic excellence for all students in San Angelo. Since 1991, Max has headed the Christian Breakfast Fellowship, an interdenominational Christian organization started by Aubrey Stokes, a founding partner of Webb, Stokes and Sparks. He is also active in the Catholic Cursillo and Walk to Emmaus.

Litigation Percentage:

  • 100% of Practice Devoted to Litigation

Certification/Specialties:

  • Personal Injury Trial Law, Texas Board of Legal Specialization, 1981
  • Civil Trial Advocate, National Board of Trial Advocacy, 1992

Bar Admissions:

  • Texas, 1976
  • U.S. District Court Northern District of Texas
  • U.S. District Court Western District of Texas

Education:

The University of Texas School of Law, Austin, Texas, 1976
Doctor of Jurisprudence

University of Texas, 1973
B.B.A.

Representative Cases:

  • Terrell v. State, 574 S.W.2d 616 (Tex.Civ.App.-Austin 1978)
  • Employers Cas. Co. v. Sloan, 565 S.W.2d 580 (Tex.Civ.App.-Austin 1978)
  • Rawlings v. Angelo State University, 648 S.W.2d 430 (Tex.App.-Austin 1983)

Honors and Awards:

  • Outstanding Member – San Angelo Chamber of Commerce, 2003
  • American Registry of Outstanding Professionals, 2002 – Present
  • Outstanding Member – Texas Ex-Students’ Association, 1996
  • Selected to Texas Super Lawyers, 2009 – Present
  • San Angelo Standard-Times Reader’s Choice, Best Attorney, 2010

Professional Associations and Memberships:

  • Tom Green County Bar Association
    • Member
  • American Bar Association
    • Member
  • State Bar of Texas
    • Member
  • American Association for Justice
    • Sustaining Member
  • College of the State Bar of Texas
  • Texas Trial Lawyers Association
  • American Board of Trial Advocates
  • Million Dollar Advocates Forum, 1997 – Present
    • Member
  • State Bar of Texas, 1997 – 2000
    • Member, State Judiciary Committee
  • State Bar of Texas, 1996 – 2002
    • District Grievance Committee

      • Chair, 2001-2002

  • Texas Bar Foundation

    • Life Fellow

Past Employment Positions:

  • Texas Court of Criminal Appeals, Briefing Attorney, 1976 – 1977

Fraternities/Sororities:

  • Delta Sigma Pi

Community Involvement

San Angelo Independent School District

  • Board of Trustees Jan. 2005- May, 2024

  • Vice-President, 2010-2022

  • President, 2022-2024

Angelo Catholic School Board

  • President, 1992-1997

Christian Breakfast Fellowship

  • Chairperson 1990 to Present

San Angelo Texas Ex-Students’ Association

  • President, 1992-1993; 2011-2013
  • Director 1993-1996
  • Chapter Advisor 2013-present

Texas Ex-Students’ Association

  • District 16 Director

American Board of Trial Advocates

  • President – West Central Texas Chapter, 2012-2013