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Rusk County, Texas Attorneys

26 active Texas-licensed attorneys with offices in Rusk County across 12 practice areas.

About Rusk County's Legal Landscape

Rusk County hosts 26 active Texas-licensed attorneys across 12 practice areas. The county is part of the Texas court system, operating District Courts (the primary trial-level court for civil matters above $250K and serious criminal matters) and at least one County Court at Law (for civil matters up to $250K and some criminal matters). Justice of the Peace courts handle small-claims (up to $20K) and minor matters.

Cities & Communities We Serve

Henderson

26 pre-screened Henderson attorneys serve Rusk County. Browse by practice area to filter to your matter.

Rusk County Courts

Rusk County operates District Courts for civil matters above $250,000 and serious criminal matters, plus County Courts at Law for intermediate-value civil disputes and misdemeanors. Justice of the Peace courts handle small claims (up to $20,000) and minor matters. Federal matters in this district are heard by the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas.

Featured Attorneys in Rusk County

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Robert M. Minton
Henderson · Bankruptcy
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David P. Brown
Henderson · Elder Law · MINTON, BROWN, AND BRISTER, PLLC
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Patrick J. Hast
Henderson · Criminal Defense · PATRICK J HAST, PC
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Ronny Lee Adkison
Henderson · Business Law
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Chad W. Dean
Henderson · RUSK COUNTY CCL
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David H. Hill
Henderson · Personal Injury · DISTRICT JUDGE 4TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT
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Stephen Wayne Howard
Henderson · Personal Injury
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J. Clay Gossett
Henderson · 4TH DISTRICT COURT
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John Russell Phenix
Henderson · Business Law · PHENIX, PHENIX & CRUMP
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Clay Wilder
Henderson · Personal Injury
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Practice Areas in Rusk County

Browse Rusk-licensed attorneys by practice area. Each card filters our directory to lawyers handling that area in Rusk County. 26 attorneys across 12 practice areas. Don't see your need? Use the intake form and we'll match you with statewide attorneys.

⚖Personal Injury
13 attorneys →
If you've been hurt — car accidents, slip & fall, medical malpractice, wrongful death.
🏛Estate Planning & Probate
10 attorneys →
Wills, trusts, probate, and guardianship.
⚖Criminal Defense
7 attorneys →
DUI, misdemeanors, felonies, and federal defense in Texas.
👨‍👩‍👧Family Law
7 attorneys →
Divorce, custody, adoption, and family matters in Texas.
🏢Business Law
6 attorneys →
Formation, contracts, partnerships, mergers, and commercial disputes.
🛢Oil, Gas & Energy
4 attorneys →
Mineral rights, leases, royalty disputes, energy regulation. Significant in Texas.
🛒Consumer Law
3 attorneys →
Debt collection, lemon law, DTPA, consumer protection.
⚖Other
2 attorneys →
⚖Mediation & Dispute Resolution
2 attorneys →
Alternative dispute resolution outside the courtroom.
🏠Real Estate
2 attorneys →
Transactions, landlord-tenant, zoning, HOA, and property disputes.
🏛️Government Law
2 attorneys →
Government agencies, regulatory proceedings, administrative law.
💡Intellectual Property
2 attorneys →
Patents, trademarks, copyrights, trade secrets.

Free Legal Help in Rusk County

Several Texas organizations provide free or low-cost legal aid for Rusk County residents:

  • Texas Legal Services Center — statewide legal aid for low-income Texans on civil matters (housing, family, public benefits, consumer).
  • Texas RioGrande Legal Aid — serves South Texas and the Rio Grande Valley, primarily for low-income agricultural workers and rural communities.
  • TexasLawHelp.org — free legal information, forms, and referral directory operated by the Texas Legal Services Center.
  • Lone Star Legal Aid — serves Southeast Texas including Harris, Galveston, and 70+ other counties.

Frequently Asked Questions — Rusk County

Browse the Rusk County attorneys listed above by practice area, or use the practice-area grid to filter to your specific matter. Every attorney on this list has been verified against the State Bar of Texas records.
Updated quarterly from State Bar of Texas records. Disciplinary actions monitored monthly. License verified at the moment we match you to an attorney.
See the Free Legal Help section above. Texas Legal Services Center, Texas RioGrande Legal Aid, and Lone Star Legal Aid all provide free or low-cost help on civil matters for income-qualifying Texans. For criminal cases, every Texas county has a Public Defender's Office — if you qualify financially, representation is constitutionally guaranteed.
Court rules, filing fees, and judicial assignments vary by county. Rusk County's Superior/District Courts publish their own local procedural rules that supplement the statewide Texas Rules of Civil Procedure. Always confirm local rules with the Rusk County District Clerk's office before filing.
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