Professional. Aggressive. Litigation.
For more than a decade, Byron has secured tens of millions of dollars for individuals and families through disciplined strategy, meticulous preparation, and relentless courtroom advocacy. His practice focuses on catastrophic injury, wrongful death, workers’ compensation, and cases involving violent criminal conduct.
Workers’ Compensation Practice
Byron is widely recognized throughout the state for his workers’ compensation practice and is regularly asked to associate on complex cases by other attorneys. He has built a reputation for aggressively litigating indemnity disputes, medical causation issues, and employer defenses, while ensuring clients obtain maximum recovery under both workers’ compensation and third-party liability law.
Violent Crime Representation
As a former United States Marine, Byron takes a particular interest in representing victims of violent crime and their families. He has represented families of homicide victims, victims of sexual assault, stabbings and gunshot wounds, workplace fights, and other injuries arising from violent and intentional acts. His military background informs his disciplined approach to litigation — structured preparation, strategic execution, and unwavering commitment to mission completion.
Representative Results
- $4.4 million recovery for the family of a man crushed by heavy equipment.
- $1.45 million recovery for a client who suffered spinal and head injuries after the roof of his vehicle was sheared off by a backhoe.
- $865,000 recovery for the children and grandchild of a woman executed during a high school graduation ceremony.
- $552,000 recovery for a group of businesses damaged in a fire.
- $916,000 recovery for a passenger injured in a ride share wreck.
- $512,500 recovery for a worker injured in a wreck.
- $237,500 recovery for a doctor attacked in the parking lot of a local grocery store.
- $725,000 recovery for a woman who slipped in rain water.
- $475,000 recovery for a worker injured in a car lot wreck.
- $400,000 recovery for a woman who suffered serious spinal injuries after a workplace fall.
- $400,000 recovery for a patron who slipped in spilled soda.
- $300,000 recovery for a young lady who was hit riding her bike.
- Dozens of additional six-figure settlements across personal injury and workers’ compensation matters.
Federal & Military Medical Lien Experience
Through both personal experience and client representation, Byron is particularly adept at navigating and resolving complex medical reimbursement claims involving:
- TRICARE
- The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
- Federal medical liens and subrogation interests
His familiarity with federal reimbursement structures allows him to protect his numerous military and Guard clients from excessive lien exposure and preserve net recovery.
Professional Memberships
- Louisiana Association of Justice
- Texas Trial Lawyers Association
- San Antonio Bar Association
- New Orleans Bar Association
- Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum
