Zach McFarlane

Zach McFarlane leads McFarlane Law in Austin, Texas, delivering razor-sharp advocacy across the high-risk energy corridors of the Lone Star State and Louisiana. Concentrated on navigating the complex regulatory and safety failures unique to oil and gas refineries, he holds power-plant operators and energy giants accountable. He fights aggressively to secure full financial recovery and justice for workers devastated by preventable industrial disasters and catastrophic workplace hazards occurring within these specialized, high-hazard facilities.

Expanding beyond onshore refineries, Mr. McFarlane shields injured personnel and grieving families following catastrophic offshore platform disasters, Permian Basin well blowouts and severe commercial fleet collisions. He skillfully handles complex nonsubscriber workplace claims and maritime Jones Act litigation against deep-pocketed corporate defendants. By thoroughly uncovering safety violations and holding negligent management accountable, he consistently achieves record-setting recoveries, helping vulnerable workers rebuild their lives after enduring life-altering physical trauma.

Building on his academic background, Mr. McFarlane earned his Juris Doctor from the University of Arkansas School of Law after completing his undergraduate degree in government at The University of Texas at Austin. Admitted to practice in Texas in 2015, he expanded his regional reach with licensure in Louisiana. His authority encompasses strategic trial and appellate litigation within state courts alongside admissions to multiple federal district courts spanning the region.

Mr. McFarlane meticulously prepares every case as if it will go to trial, building unyielding leverage while remaining open to strategic settlements that truly serve his clients’ best interests. Rooted in his commitment to personal service, he insists on direct, transparent communication, ensuring injured workers always understand every stage of their legal journey. This disciplined, trial-ready approach forces negligent energy corporations to take his clients seriously or face a relentless advocate in court.