J.T. Borah

For more than 30 years three decades, JT has stood up for people, not corporations, not insurance companies, and never the government. His career has always been about protecting individuals and families when their lives are turned upside down. His entire career has been built around protecting individuals and families in their most vulnerable moments.

JT began his legal career as a criminal defense attorney, representing clients charged with everything from simple traffic violations to international drug trafficking in federal court. Over the years, he has tried more than 120 cases, both criminal and civil, to jury verdict. That level of courtroom experience shapes how he approaches every case today, with preparation, precision, and a willingness to take a case as far as it needs to go.

JT now focuses his practice on serious medical malpractice and nursing home negligence cases across Texas. He represents patients and families harmed by preventable medical errors, delayed diagnoses, surgical mistakes, and failures in hospitals and nursing homes.  His work is centered on serious neglect resulting in significant injury, decline, or wrongful death, not routine issues, but cases involving clear breakdowns in care, accountability, and oversight.

These cases are rarely straightforward. Medical records are dense, institutions are defensive, and explanations often shift. Working alongside qualified medical and nursing experts, JT is able to cut through the noise by reconstructing what actually happened and identifying exactly where — and why — care fell short.

What sets JT apart is his deliberate focus. He does not handle car wrecks, slip and falls, workers’ compensation, or family law matters. His practice is dedicated to medical malpractice and nursing home negligence in Texas. That focus allows him to approach each case with a level of depth and preparation that general practice firms simply cannot match.

His expertise has made him a sought-after voice in the field. He presents at medical malpractice seminars nationwide and has been recognized by Super Lawyers and Austin Monthly as one of the region's top plaintiff medical malpractice attorneys. He has served on multiple Bill Review Committees for the Texas Trial Lawyers Association, taken on legislative projects aimed at preserving the rights of malpractice victims, and testified before both the Texas House and Senate on patient safety and medical accountability. Lawmakers have consulted him directly in drafting healthcare legislation.

Perhaps the most telling measure of JT's standing: other attorneys refer cases to him — including attorneys who defend the very claims he litigates. So do legislators and professionals who understand exactly what these cases demand.