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John W. Proctor, General Attorney in Fort Worth, Texas

focused on General and Personal Injury

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John W. Proctor is an attorney based in Fort Worth, TEXAS. The practice focuses on General and Personal Injury. Currently practicing at Brown Proctor Peck & Piwetz LLP.

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Fort Worth, TEXAS
Experience
attorney
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General · Personal Injury
  • Handles General and Personal Injury matters from Fort Worth, TEXAS.
  • Recognized with Lawyer of the Year — Railroad Law (Dallas/Fort Worth) (2025).

About John W. Proctor: John W. Proctor is an attorney based in Fort Worth, TEXAS. The practice focuses on General and Personal Injury. Currently practicing at Brown Proctor Peck & Piwetz LLP.

Areas of practice

Practice areas handled by John W. Proctor

John concentrates on general and personal injury. Each area below outlines the kind of case John handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.

General cases in Fort Worth, Texas

John takes general matters in Fort Worth, Texas. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before John agrees to represent you.

Personal Injury cases in Fort Worth, Texas

John takes personal injury matters in Fort Worth, Texas. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before John agrees to represent you.

Biography

About John W. Proctor — Attorney of Texas general experience

John W. Proctor is an attorney based in Fort Worth, TEXAS. The practice focuses on General and Personal Injury. Currently practicing at Brown Proctor Peck & Piwetz LLP.

John W. Proctor is the Managing Partner of Brown Dean. He has over 30 years of experience in civil trial law. Mr. Proctor has been board certified in civil trial law since 1990 and represents railroad and aircraft manufacturers in difficult and often emotionally charged personal injury and wrongful death litigation and consistently obtains successful results for his clients. Since 2002, he has been listed in the Best Lawyers in America and has been named a Texas Super Lawyer by Thomson Reuters, each year since 2003. Mr. Proctor is a member of the Fort Worth chapter of the American Board of Trial Advocates as well as the National Association of Railroad Trial Counsel. He is also a Fellow of the American College of Trial Lawyers.

Working with John on a general matter

John W. Proctor is the Managing Partner of Brown Dean. He has over 30 years of experience in civil trial law. Mr. Proctor has been board certified in civil trial law since 1990 and represents railroad and aircraft manufacturers in difficult and often emotionally charged personal injury and wrongful death litigation and consistently obtains successful results for his clients. Since 2002, he has…

Clients John works with

John reviews new inquiries case-by-case for general and personal injury matters in Fort Worth and the surrounding Texas area.

Credentials

John W. Proctor's legal education and bar admissions

  • Baylor University

    — · 1983

  • Texas Christian University

    B.A. English & History · 1980

Jurisdictions

John's state bar admissions

  • Texas, State Bar of

    ACTIVE

John studied at — in Baylor University and B.A. English & History in Texas Christian University.

Law school and academic background

John completed — in Baylor University and B.A. English & History in Texas Christian University. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice John runs in Texas is where that training gets applied to real client questions.

Recognition

Awards, publications, and recognition of John W. Proctor

John has received 10 formal recognitions from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.

  • Lawyer of the Year — Railroad Law (Dallas/Fort Worth)

    2025

  • Lawyer of the Year — Railroad Law (Dallas/Fort Worth)

    2021

  • Lawyer of the Year — Railroad Law (Dallas/Fort Worth)

    2018

  • Lawyer of the Year — Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants (Dallas/Fort Worth)

    2017

  • Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Railroad Law

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Special Focus:

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Railroad

    2026

Legal awards and honors

Lawyer of the Year — Railroad Law (Dallas/Fort Worth) (2025). Lawyer of the Year — Railroad Law (Dallas/Fort Worth) (2021). Lawyer of the Year — Railroad Law (Dallas/Fort Worth) (2018). Lawyer of the Year — Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants (Dallas/Fort Worth) (2017). Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Railroad Law (2026).

Locations

John W. Proctor's office in Fort Worth

John's primary office is at 830 Taylor Street, Fort Worth, Texas, 76102. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.

Main office

Brown Proctor Peck & Piwetz LLP

830 Taylor Street

Fort Worth, Texas 76102

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Hiring guide

How to hire John W. Proctor — what to expect in your first consultation

Working with a new general attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with John usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.

Consultation formats and pricing

John charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain John's office.

What to bring to your first meeting

Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; John will tell you what matters and what doesn't.

Questions to ask a general attorney in Fort Worth, Texas

A short list to run through before you commit: How many general matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?

Fees & payment

Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for John

John discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in general practice — ask which fits.

Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options

Every general matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. John confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.

Payment methods and payment plans

John's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many general practices work with clients on structured schedules.

Frequently asked

Frequently asked questions about John W. Proctor

  • How much does it cost to hire John for a general case?

    Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. John walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.

  • Does John offer a free consultation?

    John charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain John's office. Some general attorneys offer free consults — check John's current terms during booking.

  • How long do general cases in Texas typically take?

    Simple general matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. John gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.

  • Can John take my case if I'm outside Fort Worth?

    John is licensed in Texas. Matters governed by Texas law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — John will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.

  • What should I bring to my first meeting with John?

    Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. John will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.

  • Is John accepting new general clients right now?

    John's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.

Areas served

General attorneys serving Fort Worth, Houston and Dallas in Texas

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