Blake C. Erskine

Blake C. Erskine, a founding partner of Erskine & McMahon LLP in Longview, Texas, is a distinguished attorney board-certified in personal injury trial law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization. With a steadfast commitment to justice, he passionately advocates for individuals who have suffered due to others' negligence. His extensive practice areas include:

• Car and motorcycle accidents
• Catastrophic and construction injuries
• Heavy machinery and industrial accidents
• Maritime and offshore injuries
• Oil field and truck accidents
• Pharmaceutical and medical device issues
• Premises and product liability
• Railroad and scaffolding accidents
• Toxic chemical exposure
• Workers’ compensation and workplace injuries
• Wrongful death
• Family and criminal law

Mr. Erskine's competence is further recognized by the National Board of Trial Advocacy, certifying him as a civil trial advocate and civil pretrial practice advocate. His successful track record, marked by substantial verdicts and settlements, has earned him a place in the Million Dollar Advocates Forum. Known for his empathetic approach, he takes the time to truly understand his clients' stories.

A proud alumnus of the University of Texas at Austin, Mr. Erskine graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in 1967 and earned his Juris Doctor cum laude from Baylor University School of Law in 1969. He further honed his skills at the Gerry Spence Trial Lawyers College in 2010. He is affiliated with numerous bar associations. Outside of his legal career, he has embraced leadership roles in several community organizations such as Longview Hospice, Longview Boys Baseball and the East Texas Hope Center.

Licensed to practice in Texas since 1969, Mr. Erskine is admitted to the Texas Supreme Court, the United States Supreme Court, the U.S. District Courts for the Eastern, Western, Northern and Southern Districts of Texas, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 5th Circuit. He is also authorized to practice on individual cases in New York, Illinois, Tennessee and Oklahoma. Fluent in Spanish and Portuguese, he bridges language barriers to better serve his diverse clientele.