Practice areas: Personal Injury, Products Liability, Civil Litigation; view more
Licensed in Texas since: 1996
Education: Texas Tech University School of Law
Languages spoken: English, Spanish
Selected to Super Lawyers: 2018 - 2026 
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10940 W. Sam Houston Pkwy NSuite 100
Houston, TX 77064 Phone: 713-659-5200 Email: Judson A. Waltman Visit website
Judson (Jud) A. Waltman is the Managing Attorney of The Lanier Law Firm’s Personal Injury practice, based in its Houston office. He focuses on representing individuals and families affected by catastrophic injuries and wrongful death, with extensive experience in product liability and maritime litigation. His practice includes commercial truck accidents, workplace injuries, oilfield accidents, and medical malpractice.
Waltman has secured one of the largest jury verdicts in Ward County, Texas, on behalf of an injured oilfield worker, as well as a $2 million verdict for an injured worker in Central Texas. His experience also includes obtaining significant settlements for victims of commercial trucking accidents and representing families in wrongful death litigation involving gas explosions and inadequate security. He has also obtained favorable rulings from the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals involving personal jurisdiction and corporate liability.
Recognized by Best Lawyers, Super Lawyers, and Lawdragon, Waltman holds an AV Preeminent peer-review rating from Martindale-Hubbell for his legal ability and professional ethics.
Practice areas
Personal Injury - General: Plaintiff, Personal Injury - Products: Plaintiff, Civil Litigation: Plaintiff, Personal Injury - Medical Malpractice: Plaintiff, Transportation/MaritimeFirst Admitted: 1996, Texas
Professional Webpage: https://www.lanierlawfirm.com/attorneys/judson-a-waltman/
Bar / Professional Activity
- State Bar of Texas, Litigation Section Member
- Admitted to the U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit, and the U.S. District Court, Northern and Southern Districts of Texas.
- Admitted to the State Bar of Texas, 1996
- Christian Trial Lawyers Association
- Texas Trial Lawyers Association
- Licensed to practice in New York State
Verdicts / Settlements (Case Results)
- $2 million dollar verdict for an injured worker in Central Texas.
- Jud Waltman served as lead counsel in a case tried in Ward County, Texs for an injured oil field worker. The jury returned a $5.5 million verdict, including punitive damages., 2008
Special Licenses / Certifications
- Certified Personal Injury by Texas Board of Legal Specialization 2017-present
Pro bono / Community Service
- He is an active member of Faithbridge United Methodist Church.
Educational Background
- Texas Tech University School of Law, J.D., cum Laude, 1996
- Baylor University, B.A., 1993
Other Outstanding Achievements
- He produced two of the firm’s largest settlements on behalf of clients who were catastrophically injured by commercial carriers.
Honors
- Recognized by U.S. News and World Report’s Best Lawyers in America, Plaintiffs Personal Injury Litigation, Best Lawyers
- 500 Leading Maritime & Admiralty Lawyers, Lawdragon, 2026
- Best Lawyers – Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs (2018-2027), Best Lawyers
- Best Lawyers – Product Liability Litigation – Plaintiffs (2020-2027), Best Lawyers
- 500 Leading Plaintiff Consumer Lawyers (2020-2026), Lawdragon
- Texas Super Lawyer (2018-2026), Super Lawyers
- AV Preeminent Rating, Martindale-Hubbell
Industry Groups
- Automotive
- Construction
- Oil & Gas
- Trucking
Office location for Judson A. Waltman
10940 W. Sam Houston Pkwy N
Suite 100
Houston, TX 77064
Selections
- Super Lawyers: 2018 - 2026