Jay English is the seventh generation of his family to be born in East Texas, and attended Rice University and graduated from The University of Texas at Austin in 1990 with a Bachelor of Arts, Honors.

Jurisprudence, He began practice with one of Dallas’ largest law firms, before deciding to pursue his interest in representing injured persons.

Jay founded his own firm in 1998 and has been continuously in private practice since that time. Board Certified in Personal injury Trial Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization, since 2000, he specializes in Auto Accidents, Truck Accidents, Medical Malpractice, Premise Liability, Sexual Harassment, and Employment Law.

Jay is a member of the Texas Bar, U.S. District Court Northern District of Texas, U.S. District Court Eastern District of Texas, U.S. District Court Western District of Texas, U.S. District Court Eastern District of Arkansas, U.S. District Court Western District of Arkansas, U.S. Court of Appeals 5th Circuit.

Jay is an avid golfer and enjoys traveling and playing”the great courses of the world.”

Practice Areas
  • Personal Injury
  • Auto Accidents
  • Trucking Accidents
  • Medical Malpractice
  • Premise Liability
  • Sexual Harassment
  • Employment Law
  • Medical, Pharmaceutical, and Nursing Negligence
  • Serious Injury and Death Claims
  • Elder Law Abuse
  • Disputes with Insurance Companies and Insurance Coverage
Education
  • The University of Texas School of Law, Austin, Texas
    • J.D., Doctor of Jurisprudence-1991
    • Honors: With Honors
  • University of Texas 1987, Austin, Texas
    • B.A., Bachelor of Arts-1987
    • Honors: With Honors
  • Rice University, Houston, Texas
    • Honors: Attended 1984-1985
Bar Admission
  • Texas, 1991
  • U.S. District Court Western District of  Texas
  • U.S. District Court Eastern District of Arkansas
  • U.S. District Court Western District of Arkansas
  • U.S. Court of Appeals 5th Circuit
Published Works
  • “Wrongful Death, Survivorship and Related Claims”, Insurance Law and Related Topics, The University of Houston Law Foundation, Fall, 1998
  • “Wrongful Death, Survivorship and Related Claims”, Insurance Law and Related  Topics, The University of Houston Law Foundation, Spring, 1999
  • “Wrongful Death, Survivorship and Related Claims”, Insurance Law and Related Topics, The University of Houston Law Foundation, Spring, 2000
  • “Suing Insurance Companies: Stowers Duties, Bad Faith, Fair Dealing and New Developments”, Advanced Civil Litigation, The University of Houston Law Foundation, Spring, 1999
  • “Suing Insurance Companies: Stowers Duties, Bad Faith, Fair Dealing and New Developments”, Advanced Civil Litigation, The University of Houston Law Foundation, Spring, 2000
Professional Associations
  • Texas Trial Lawyers Association, Member
  • American Association for Justice (AAJ), Member
  • Dallas Trial Lawyers Association, Member
Certified Legal Specialties
  • Personal Injury Trial Law, Texas Board of Legal Specialization, 2000
Current Employment Position
  • Managing Attorney
Firm Publicity Through the Years
Ancillary Businesses
  • Title Company