Dan Gattis

Dan Gattis

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Trial Attorney at the Gattis Law Firm

  • Education

    • Texas A&M University

      1986 - 1990
      B.S. Agriculture Economics

      Attended Texas A&M University in College Station, Texas. Elected as Class President of the Class of 1990 and to the Student Senate. Member of the Corps of Cadets achieving the rank of Cadet Major and served as Commanding Officer of Squadron Seven. Member of the Ross Volunteer Company, Honor Guard for the Governor of Texas, and participated in many other student organizations in a leadership role including the Campus Aggie Muster Committee and 3 years as a Fish Camp Counselor.

    • South Texas College of Law

      1991 - 1994
      J.D. Law

      Attended South Texas College of Law in Houston, Texas. Awarded the American Jurisprudence Award in Constitutional Law and in Civil Procedure and received a Best Speaker Award in the Garland Walker Mock Trial Competition. While attending law school full time, worked as a law clerk for the Houston civil litigation firm Tucker, Hendryx & Gascoyne for 2 years, working approximately 20 to 30 hours per week.

  • Experience

    • Tucker, Hendryx, Snyder & Slade

      Nov 1994 - Dec 1995
      Associate
    • Williamson County Attorney's Office

      Jan 1996 - Dec 1999
      Assistant County Attorney

      Served as Assistant County Attorney prosecuting misdemeanor and juvenile crime in Williamson County, Texas.

    • Gattis Ranches / Gattis Cattle Company

      Jan 1997 - now
      President

      Gattis Ranches / Gattis Cattle Company is a family owned agricultural enterprise focused on commercial cow/calf, stocker, and feeding cattle operations throughout Texas. We utilize Red Angus genetics to create high quality beef for the ultimate consumer as well as an efficient quality replacement cow. We also maintain a small band of registered Quarter Horse broodmares to produce horses for use in our cattle operations as well as for competition, show, and sale.

    • Williamson County District Attorney's Office

      Jan 2000 - Dec 2002
      Assistant District Attorney

      Served as Assistant District Attorney prosecuting felony crimes in Williamson County, Texas.

    • Gattis Law Firm, PC

      Jan 2003 - now
      Founder

      Gattis Law Firm, PC represents individuals and businesses in a variety of civil matters, including condemnation and eminent domain, complex commercial litigation, as well as serious personal injury and wrongful death matters. Having represented both individuals and businesses in matters from the simple to the extremely complex and with stakes ranging into multiple of millions of dollars, the firm understands how to be an aggressive advocate for its clients’ interests. While both the firm and its founder are well known for their communication and advocacy skills, the firm is also sought out by many businesses to help evaluate and proactively design programs to avoid costly litigation. Show less

    • Texas House of Representatives

      Jan 2003 - Jan 2011
      State Representative

      Served 4 terms in the Texas House of Representatives representing the Central Texas counties of Milam and Williamson. Won every election by over 60% of the vote. Served on the following committees: Appropriations, State Affairs, Natural Resources, Civil Practices, and Business & Commerce. Demonstrated the ability to learn and master complex subjects quickly and the skill to advocate a position in such a way as to influence and sway opinions and move legislative colleagues and others into action. Established and currently maintains numerous and diverse relationships with individuals and leaders in government, business, agriculture, sports, news media, and entertainment throughout the State of Texas and beyond.Awards & Recognitions:"Ten Best Legislators" by Texas Monthly Magazine, 2005"Fighter for Free Enterprise" by Texas Association of Business"Defender of the American Dream" by American's for Prosperity"Legislative Excellence Award" by Children's Advocacy Centers of Texas"Freshman Legislator of the Year" by Young Republicans of TexasAppointments:House Appropriations Conference Committee, 2005 & 2007State Bar of Texas Court Administration Task Force, 2008Texas Supreme Court Task Force on Jury Assembly & Administration, 2006Texas Governor's Criminal Justice Advisory Council, 2005 Show less

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Private Pilot

      Federal Aviation Administration
      Jan 2013
  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Dan Gattis
      Lawdragon 500 Leading Plaintiff Consumer Lawyers Lawdragon 2023
    • Awarded to Dan Gattis
      National Trial Lawyers Top 100 National Trial Lawyers Association 2020
    • Awarded to Dan Gattis
      Million Dollar Advocates Forum - 2017
    • Awarded to Dan Gattis
      Ten Best Legislators Texas Monthly 2005
    • Awarded to Dan Gattis
      Defender of the American Dream Americans for Prosperity
    • Awarded to Dan Gattis
      Freshman Legislator of the Year Young Republicans of Texas
    • Awarded to Dan Gattis
      Legislative Excellence Award Children's Advocacy Centers of Texas