HOME VALUES ATTORNEYS PRACTICES CAREERS CONTACT Thomas E. Myers 817.339.2467 tmyers@belaw.com V-Card Resume Next Practices School Law Construction Employment Law Litigation Education J.D. Baylor University School of Law, 1979 B.S. Baylor University, 1976, cum laude Bar Admissions State of Texas, 1979 U.S. Supreme Court U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit U.S. District Court, Northern District of Texas U.S. District Court, Western District of Texas Tom Myers has practiced in the area of school law for over 25 years representing boards of numerous independent school districts, charter schools, and private and independent schools. He advises public and private educational entities in all aspects of school law including construction, real estate, personnel, student discipline appeals, open government, and employment and business contracts. He has successfully represented schools before the Texas Commissioner of Education as well as federal and state district and appellate courts. Mr. Myers chairs the Construction Contracts Committee of the Texas Association of School Boards, Council of School Attorneys, and was instrumental in drafting the model construction contract amendments used by school districts throughout the United States. He is also a frequent speaker at state and national education conferences. He is a trained mediator and is proud to still hold a Texas teaching certificate. Mr. Myers represents clients in consumer law cases, primarily involving construction and insurance issues. He began his career working as an Assistant District Attorney with the Tarrant County District Attorney’s office and continues to represent individuals and schools in a wide variety of criminal matters. Mr. Myers is rated AV Preeminent by Martindale-Hubbell Peer Review, signifying the highest level of professional excellence and adherence to the highest ethical standards – a distinction achieved by fewer than 5% of attorneys nationwide. He was recognized by Thomson Reuters in Texas Monthly from 2005-2020 as a Super Lawyer in Schools and Education Law – signifying a high degree of peer recognition and professional achievement in his practice area. He was also chosen by his peers for inclusion in the List of Top Attorneys for Consumer Law for 2013 in Fort Worth, Texas Magazine, and in Education Law for 2012, 2014, and 2017 – 2020 and in Education Law of 360 West Magazine, 2017 – 2019 Experience Publications Presentations Community Professional Recognition Rated AV Preeminent, Martindale-Hubbell Peer Review Super Lawyer in Schools and Education Law by Thomson Reuters, Texas Monthly (2005-2020) List of Top Attorneys for Consumer Law (2013) Education Law (2012, 2014,2017-2020) in Fort Worth, Texas Magazine Chairman, Construction Contracts Committee, Texas Association of School Boards, Council of School Attorneys (2004-present) Chairman, Texas Association of School Boards, Council of School Attorneys (2007-2008) Director, State Bar of Texas School Law Section (2012-2018) Associate Editor, Baylor Law Review Memberships State Bar of Texas Tarrant County Bar Association Texas Association of Defense Counsel Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association Texas Association of School Boards Council of School Attorneys National School Boards Association Council of School Attorneys College of the State Bar of Texas Fellow, Texas Bar Foundation Fellow, Tarrant County Bar Foundation 100 Main Street Fort Worth, TX 76102 Telephone 817.338.1700 Facsimile 817.870.2265 © 2018 by Brackett & Ellis, P.C. All rights reserved. Disclaimer | Privacy Policy Website Design by Ardent Creative Login