I've practiced law in Dallas for almost a half-Century. I'm well aware of Personal Injury practice; those who advertise heavily have to settle quickly, cheap, in volume, to afford the tv commercials. Almost everything is handled by non-lawyer employees. Insurance companies know that, they make way-low offers, which are almost always taken. Two friends were injured in a classic wreck, they had the green light, middle of the intersection, a driver on his phone plowed through, hitting the Right-Side Door. Car video caught it all. One of the injuries was unusual, the passenger's hearing was dramatically affected. I called a couple retired PI lawyers I respected, described the case; after two of them suggested Marc Lenahan, I quit and called Mark. He has a reputation in the legal community of taking cases with unique injuries and pursing them vigorously. The clients were amazed: he called and talked with them for over an hour, explained how he practiced, their options to choose other counsel, talked about their damages, "If you do want to hire me, here's my address, call and make an appointment." The Insurance Company Adjuster made offers that were insulting, a couple thousand dollars, take it or leave it. Marc called, "We can reject it, file suit, that will likely get the attention of somebody above the Adjuster." Marc did. And, a couple months later called to say he'd gotten 100% of the Policy Limits. On both claims! Many PI lawyers only take "major" cases that may net them beaucoup bucks. This wasn't "major", just two good people whose lives were changed forever by a careless driver. Mark handled it the same way he would a million-dollar case. Dallas Personal Injury lawyers know about each other. I've never practiced PI, those I know and trust sent me to Marc. And he got my friends every cent available. He stayed in contact with them, kept them fully aware, gave them a complete accounting of how their payments were computed. Ethics are a major part in law practice. From what I saw, Marc's are of the highest. read more

When you have been injured by somebody else's negligence you need an attorney who is fully versed in the law, genuinely going to seek the best outcome for you and has empathy for your situation. Marc Lenahan brings these qualities, and more, to his practice; plus has the outside connections and resources to pursue every avenue available to get justice for his clients. My accident reduced me to being a quadriplegic, it was complicated and crossed state lines. Mark and his associates not only did a fantastic job, but constantly kept me up to date and involved, even bringing in a financial expert for what proved to be incredibly important advice on how to handle my end of the settlement. You cannot go wrong by calling Lenahan Law. read more

When looking for an attorney, I was quickly overwhelmed. I wasn't even convinced I needed one. I thought my insurance company would be on my side, since the other driver was at fault. Boy was I naive. I chose Marc Lenahan because his values seemed to line up with my own. He didn't want to sue the defendant out of existence, but also didn't want to only go for the "easy money." He is thoughtful and deliberate and knows the law very well. One of the best benefits of selecting Marc is that you work directly with him, and not some assistant. He genuinely cares, and is very responsive. He would let us know if he was going to be unavailable for a day or two, and would always keep us posted on our status. Anytime my wife or I had a question, we would e-mail him and he was always quick to respond with a well thought out response explaining all of the benefits and liabilities with all the choices. I genuinely count Marc as a friend now. I know without any doubt I wouldn't have been able to handle my situation on my own, and will always be grateful to Marc for his hard work. He alleviated my wife and I of 100% of the burden of dealing with our insurance companies, and allowed us to focus on healing. If you found this review because you are injured and wondering if you should talk to a lawyer, your search is over. Give Marc a call. You'll thank me later. read more

I'm an office manager for an attorney in Austin, Texas. Over my 16 years, I've seen it all, good and bad. Recently, we needed the help of a specialist in personal injury. We contacted Marc. Marc Lenahan is as good as it gets. He's knowledgable and professional, honest and cares about his clients. Thank you Marc. read more

If you think you are hurt or injured- physically or psychologically and need a lawyer, then you better hurry up and call one. It's a simple idea, but I think a lot of times people worry about cost. Here's the deal, consultations should always be free and the personal injury lawyers don't get paid unless you get paid. Easy peasy. My husband is a finance lawyer so our friends come to us a lot with all sorts of legal issues. Most of the time, the issues are not finance related so he's limited in how he can help. A lot of the questions involve personal injury....sometimes serious like medical malpractice and sometimes simple fender-benders...our go-to-referral is Marc Lenahan. He's sharp, tenacious and honest. Marc is relentless in helping his clients. If you have need for a personal injury lawyer, then you know that is exactly what you need. He doesn't take just any case, he takes the ones that matter. Marc is out to right the wrongs and get his clients taken care of...we respect that. Marc respects his clients. His track record of cases won speaks for itself. Without reservation or hesitation, we highly recommend you call Marc for a consultation. read more

The Lenahan Law Firm represented me with my husband's wrongful death case involving a 18 wheeler truck. The firm truly cared about me and my loss. They relentlessly pursued justice for my husband and I. I was always informed of the progress of the case. All calls were returned the same day.  The Lenahan Law Firm will fight for you and win. read more

When I was down and out after my wife was killed and did not know where to turn. I had mover to Illinois to be close to my family and bury my wife was told to contact an attorney in Texas.I let my fingers do the walking got the run around by Texas attorneys. I had just about given up when my brother in law called and said Marc would handle the Case called Marc and though the case was complicated Marc got it done.This was not a simple case Marc cut thru it like butter,kept me informed told me the facts and what to expect.Better yet he said it would not cost a dime if he failed.In June I received my check,needless to say I did not replace my wife, but with Marc's help I found closure. Marc is a top shelf attorney who is warm and caring,when others like RAD blew me off Marc got the work done. read more

I called to ask some very specific questions about a car accident I was in. I spoke with Marc C. Lenahan who was incredibly helpful, honest, sincere, sent me some information via email. In this day were you can't talk to anyone without a deposit I hold this firm in the highest regards. They seem to really care about people in crisis that are confused and frustrated. I appreciate all that he did and said and would certainly recommend him to anyone who needs an attorney and will keep his information for myself. read more

I consulted with Mark Lenahan regarding a personal-injury case and he was very patient, friendly and knowledgeable. Should you ever need an excellent personal injury attorney, I highly recommend him. read more

I talked to Marc today about our case. He took his time and listened to everything I had to say.Marc let us know he only does cases that involves wrongful death. He even texted us info on another lawyer that might be able to help us out. Even though we did not get to work together I'm so appreciative of Marc. read more

Ok, I called this attorney with questions about a recent car accident. Spoke with Kathleen, who was so nice & helpful & got a lot of great advice. If we do end up needing their services, we'll be happy to do so. read more

I stumbled upon Lenahan Law through a Google search and just happened to get Wes on the phone when I called in. My luck, I'm in the Austin area and found an attorney in another city, but the whole Lenahan team worked to make it effortless even though we were 200 miles apart. Wes was a great help in my case. He was open and honest from the very first call I placed to him and was always quick with his phone or email replies to my questions. I would absolutely suggest having Wes represent you. read more

A year ago today 10/12/11 A person who was not wearing required eyewear ran a stop sign and "t-boned" my Harley Davidson Motorcycle. I lost 6 inches of my shin bone, lost meaning it was never found. I fractured my pelvis in 3 places and my spine in 2 places. From my hospital bed I contacted a friend in Austin, who was a lawyer, and asked him if he knew of someone I could call. He had no hesitation he said Marc Lenahan. It says something about a lawyer's reputation when an attorney across the state recommends them. I called Marc early one morning and the next day he & Kathleen Kearney came to my hospital room. This was one of many visits they made, not just to my room but several to my home & many were after hours. One night I called Marc's cell phone by accident HE ANSWERED. It was during the Tx. Rangers World Series bid. Amazing that he is that willing to serve his clients. Marc fought thru deceitful insurance companies, hidden insurance policies to settle my case. I was amazed at the preparations he made for my deposition and mediation. I truly believe when the opposing counsel saw Lenahan & Kearney were representing me, they knew it was a "no win situation" for them. Since then I have referred Marc to another close friend who was in an accident and like me.... He is able to sleep well knowing he has the "A-Team" on his side. These people are my friends for life. You can't go wrong with this team.... read more

In the spring of 2011, I was struck from behind while riding my bicycle to work, rendering me a paraplegic (T9 complete). In the hospital, once I was stabilized and out of immediate danger, my wife began to search for an attorney to represent us, as we knew we were both over our heads with respect to the legal aspects of the situation, and distracted by the severity of my injuries and the ongoing procedures to try to repair the damage to my body and preserve as much function and potential for quality of life as possible. Our case proved to be unattractive to several personal injury legal firms because the driver who hit me had only the bare minimum required insurance in Texas and an unstable work history at near minimum wage jobs. Although the legal case for a large award was sound, even easy, it would be impossible to ever collect. Several firms declined to represent us as our case was not potentially lucrative enough for them to take a chance on helping us. That is, until my wife found Lenahan Law. I cannot say enough about Marc Lenahan, Kathleen, Michael and others in the firm who worked long hours to help us garner much needed funds to help with my expenses. They worked hard to understand my specific needs as the case proceeded, asking questions and showing compassion and empathy for my situation. They kept us fully informed as our case progressed through several complicated phases. Seldom did more than an hour pass before we received an answer to any question we asked via email. As we reached decision points from time to time about how to proceed, Marc or Kathleen presented our options and an assessment of the implications and likelihood of success with each option. They answered questions and gave us time to consider what we wanted to do. Once we made a decision, Lenahan Law personnel executed our decision with cheerful alacrity. Because of Marc and Kathleen's professionalism, calm guidance, patience and perseverance, we were ultimately awarded some 97% of the total funding possible through auto and health insurance based recovery in our case. My wife and I also found the legal fees charged by Lenahan Law to be both reasonable and fully earned. There were several times in the process where the team could have advised us to just settle and get on with our lives, but in each case they asked us to let them try another tactic, and sometimes yet another tactic until ultimately we achieved the success I have reported here. I would without hesitation recommend Lenahan Law to my friends, family members and even my children if they found themselves in need of injury related legal help. Marc, Kathleen, Michael and all the others who worked on our case are to be commended for their professionalism, sincerity, compassion and tenacity. I extend my heartfelt thanks and my unreserved endorsement to Marc and the entire staff of Lenahan Law. read more

I have never written a testimonial of any kind before, but after my experience with Lenahan Law, I felt compelled to share my story. In May 2012 I was a severely injured in a serious car accident as the result of the carelessness by another driver. I sustained a number of injuries; the most significant was a crushed left hip. After several months of hospitalization and recovery at home I began the process of finding the right attorney to represent me in dealing with the insurance companies involved. During my search I met with several lawyers and firms including among the biggest names in personal injury law in Texas. Finally, through a personal friend who is also an attorney, I was introduced to The Lenahan Law group. I knew almost immediately that this was the group that I wanted to represent me. I sensed in Marc Lenahan, Kathleen Kearney and all the other professionals at the firm the combination of expertise, experience, compassion and the willingness to aggressively pursue fully my best interests. At Lenahan Law I saw, what to me, was a unique team concept that I had not seen with other firms. I don't imagine that my case was much different than most. There is the need to understand and interpret the insurance contract, there are medical as well as legal aspects, and there is also the need for expert negotiation and if necessary litigation. To me, Lenahan Law's team is perfectly suited to address all those issues. Wes Black is an expert on reading, understanding and interpreting insurance contracts. Kathleen Kearney is both an attorney and a Registered Nurse and is uniquely qualified to understand both the legal and medical issues of my case and in dealing with the health insurance providers. Marc Lenahan is an expert negotiator and litigator with the overall experience and expertise to lead the group and to fully understand every aspect of the case. While they were clearly interested in achieving a quick solution to my case, it was just as clear that they were interested in the best settlement for me, not earning a quick fee for them. Once I signed on they immediately went to work on my case. I was kept informed every step of the way of what was going on and the progress on the advancement of my case. Unfortunately the other driver had only the statutory minimum insurance coverage so it was necessary to look to the uninsured/underinsured coverage provided by my carrier. Marc was able to recover on my behalf the policy limits on both the other driver's policy and on my policy. In addition, Kathleen negotiated a settlement with my healthcare provider of only 42% of the claims paid meaning more money to me in the final settlement. Not only did the firm get an excellent result for me, they literally got the absolute best result possible. And, they did all this for me in about 5 months. I feel extremely fortunate although I will never be quite back to 100% of where I was before the accident, I have made a very significant recovery and will be able the lead a very normal life. I know that not everyone is that lucky. I also feel extremely fortunate to have received the best possible financial recovery. In summary, when I was injured I was looking for the best possible representation for my interests. I was looking for an advocate, and Lenahan Law is an advocate in the best sense of the word. I found them to be highly qualified, honest, ethical, compassionate, and genuinely interested in my case and achieving the best result possible for me. I would recommend this firm to anyone without hesitation. read more

A year and a half ago I was involved in a serious motorcycle (me) vs. car accident in which I sustained fairly serious injuries. As it's not really my nature, I hesitated at first to make contact with a lawyer. Within a week or so after the accident (and despite that I was not at fault), it became clear in speaking with the various insurance companies involved that I was about to be over my head. My wife made some initial contacts with attorneys based on friend, internet, and publications recommendations. They ran the gamut from somewhat inexperienced to "not interested unless the dollar figure will exceed XXXX". By that time I was feeling well enough to do a bit of searching on my own.....and came up with name Lenahan law [based purely on internet research; Marc Lenahan also provides advice in various forums]. As she had done previously, my wife made initial contact with the firm via email. To our surprise, we received a phone call from Marc Lenahan within a few hours of hitting "send" [and, if I recall correctly, on a weekend]. Even more surprising, Marc was calling from Florida while near the end of his vacation. Marc presented a short but fairly comprehensive picture of how his firm worked and what to expect (including expenses), and asked that, should we consider them to represent us, we meet with him and his associates (Kathleen and Wes) in person. A few days later we did just that, and were convinced that we would be well-represented. Although Wes was the primary in our case, it was clear the entire group was involved throughout. As a rule, this seems to be the way they work, and it makes sense. Each of the attorneys has a different background that is brought to bear as appropriate in each case. It simply works. One of the principles on which Lenahan Law operates is that, when all is said and done, it comes down to the facts in the case and getting everyone to accept them as they are. Though this may take a while, I was comfortable knowing they were always working on the case. One particular thing that stands out in my mind (other than the fantastic way they handled the case) is the communication. Wes kept us updated pretty much every week. When decisions had to be made, the situation was clearly explained, as were our options [including pros and cons for each]. Answers to questions we might have had were only a phone call or email away. Calls were returned promptly if someone was not in the office at the time of the call, as were emails. It was also not unusual to have a call or email to Wes returned by Marc or Kathleen.....in those cases, it was very clear that each of them was quite up to date and involved in our case. As the case proceeded (at a time that I can't pinpoint precisely), we came to feel that our case was not being "handled by lawyers" but, rather, that we were being taken care of (and our best interests being looked after) by good friends who happened to be very excellent lawyers. Overall, we are extremely happy in the way the case was handled. Marc, Wes, and Kathleen are excellent at what they do, and are also very personable and a pleasure to talk with. Should any friends or contacts ever need representation in cases of serious injury, I will have no reservations strongly recommending Lenahan Law. read more

Three years ago, our precious son was injured badly at a home daycare facility. He suffered a traumatic brain injury resulting in two subdural hematomas, and multiple retinal hemorrhages. It has been the greatest challenge that we have faced so far in life. Hoping to find justice for our little boy, we reached out to the Lenahan Law Firm. Marc and Wes were 100% honest with us. We remember them informing us that they didn't know where our case would go, but they were willing to fight for our son and boy did they fight. The outcome was 100% favorable for our son. While working with Wes and Marc, we discovered that there are still good people in the world. They are genuinely caring, extremely knowledgeable, aggressive, and passionate about their work. They fought for our son like he was their own. They are truly a godsend! We are forever grateful for their help. If you are looking for a law firm that is phenomenal, contact the Lenahan Law Firm. You will not be disappointed!! read more