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Seth McCloskey, Personal Injury Attorney in Fort Worth, Texas

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Seth McCloskey is an attorney based in Fort Worth, TEXAS. The practice focuses on Personal Injury. Currently practicing at Law Offices of Laird & McCloskey.

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Fort Worth, TEXAS
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attorney
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Personal Injury
  • Handles Personal Injury matters from Fort Worth, TEXAS.
  • Recognized with Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs (2026).

About Seth McCloskey: Seth McCloskey is an attorney based in Fort Worth, TEXAS. The practice focuses on Personal Injury. Currently practicing at Law Offices of Laird & McCloskey.

Areas of practice

Legal matters Seth takes on

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

Personal Injury cases in Fort Worth, Texas

Seth 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 Seth agrees to represent you.

Biography

Meet Seth McCloskey — personal injury lawyer in Fort Worth

Seth McCloskey is an attorney based in Fort Worth, TEXAS. The practice focuses on Personal Injury. Currently practicing at Law Offices of Laird & McCloskey.

Seth McCloskey is a dedicated trial lawyer who has made a career out of seeking justice for victims of negligence, particularly when a large company’s conduct is the root cause of his client’s injuries. Seth is one of only a handful of lawyers in Texas with a national Board Certification in Truck Accident Law. Additionally, Mr. McCloskey is one of the even fewer number of lawyers across the nation with Board Certifications in both Truck Accident Law and Personal Injury Trial Law.

During law school, Seth quickly developed his niche for trial work and secured a place on the coveted Trial Advocacy Team. He was also a moot court Appellate Advocacy Finalist. Seth won several awards and recognitions as a top-speaker and oral advocate at competitions across the state.

Since becoming a lawyer in 2009, Mr. McCloskey has successfully tried more than 200 cases to verdict. During the years he served as a state prosecutor, Seth found that standing for what is right regardless of the stakes is the only way that justice can be obtained, and the only way a litigator should fight. Seth has dedicated his career to fighting large trucking companies, insurance carriers, and others whose negligent conduct, policies, employees injure or kill the innocent citizens of our state. Seth McCloskey treats every case he takes with the same tenacity and conviction – seeking justice for those who otherwise would have no voice or recourse against the powerful resources of the insurance industry.

Seth has been recognized as a Texas Super Lawyer and Super Lawyer – Rising Star by Thomson Reuters and has been selected by the National Trial Lawyers Association as Top 40 attorney. He has been featured in Texas Monthly Magazine and has been interviewed by news media outlets for his specialized knowledge in civil litigation and investigations. Seth frequently writes legal education papers and presents to various groups of legal professionals, including truck accident attorneys, paralegals, and industry professionals across the country. He is a member of the American Board of Trial Advocates, the Academy of Truck Accident Attorneys, the National Board of Trial Advocacy, the Texas Bar College, and the Texas Board of Legal Specialization.

How Seth handles personal injury matters

Seth McCloskey is a dedicated trial lawyer who has made a career out of seeking justice for victims of negligence, particularly when a large company’s conduct is the root cause of his client’s injuries. Seth is one of only a handful of lawyers in Texas with a national Board Certification in Truck Accident Law. Additionally, Mr. McCloskey is one of the even fewer number of lawyers across the…

Who Seth represents

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

Credentials

Education, bar admissions, and languages

  • University of Toledo

    J.D. · 2009

Seth studied at J.D. in University of Toledo.

Law school and academic background

Seth completed J.D. in University of Toledo. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Seth runs in Texas is where that training gets applied to real client questions.

Recognition

Recognition and thought leadership

Seth has received 5 formal recognitions from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.

  • Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Awards:

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Lawdragon 500 Leading Plaintiff Consumer Lawyers, 2022-2025

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Texas Super Lawyers, Thomson Reuters, 2024-2025

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Super Lawyers Rising Stars, Thomson Reuters, 2019-2020

    2026

Legal awards and honors

Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Awards: (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Lawdragon 500 Leading Plaintiff Consumer Lawyers, 2022-2025 (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Texas Super Lawyers, Thomson Reuters, 2024-2025 (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Super Lawyers Rising Stars, Thomson Reuters, 2019-2020 (2026).

Locations

Seth McCloskey's office in Fort Worth

Seth's primary office is at 1119 Pennsylvania Avenue, Fort Worth, Texas, 76104. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.

Main office

Law Offices of Laird & McCloskey

1119 Pennsylvania Avenue

Fort Worth, Texas 76104

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Hiring guide

How to hire Seth McCloskey — what to expect in your first consultation

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

Consultation formats and pricing

Seth charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Seth'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; Seth will tell you what matters and what doesn't.

Questions to ask a personal injury attorney in Fort Worth, Texas

A short list to run through before you commit: How many personal injury 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 Seth

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

Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options

Every personal injury 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. Seth confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.

Payment methods and payment plans

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

Frequently asked

Frequently asked questions about Seth McCloskey

  • How much does it cost to hire Seth for a personal injury case?

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

  • Does Seth offer a free consultation?

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

  • How long do personal injury cases in Texas typically take?

    Simple personal injury 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. Seth gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.

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

    Seth 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 — Seth 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 Seth?

    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. Seth will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.

  • Is Seth accepting new personal injury clients right now?

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

Areas served

Personal Injury attorneys serving Fort Worth, Houston and Dallas in Texas

Seth handles personal injury matters throughout Texas. Each city below is a direct link into the search page for verified personal injury attorneys in that community.

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