Brian Edward Walters - Attorney Profile | The Walters Firm
Brian Edward Walters - Managing Member

Brian Edward Walters

Managing Member, Corporate Counsel, & Lead Transportation Attorney

19+ Years Experience
AV Preeminent Rating
30+ Industry Presentations

Brian represents many of Texas' leading heavy-duty catastrophic recovery and environmental remediation companies. With over 19 years of corporate, litigation, and administrative law experience, he has successfully litigated cases at every level of the Texas judiciary and the State Office of Administrative Hearings, securing favorable outcomes for his clients while actively shaping industry policy through legislative engagement.

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Areas of Expertise

Heavy Duty Recovery / Hazmat

Specialized representation for heavy-duty towing companies and hazardous material remediation businesses in payment disputes and regulatory matters.

Transportation Law

Comprehensive legal services for the transportation industry, including regulatory compliance and dispute resolution.

Insurance Claims & Disputes

Aggressive advocacy against insurance companies that delay, deny, or underpay legitimate towing and recovery claims.

Commercial Litigation

Complex business litigation representing clients in state and federal courts across Texas.

Mergers & Acquisitions

Strategic counsel on business transactions, corporate structuring, and regulatory compliance for industry clients.

Governmental Relations

Legislative advocacy and administrative proceedings to protect and advance industry interests.

Education & Professional Recognition

Legal Education

Doctor of Jurisprudence with Honors
South Texas College of Law
Member of the South Texas Law Review
Order of the Lytae
Highest Grade Awards in Evidence and Corporate Finance
Bachelor of Arts
University of Texas at Austin

Professional Recognition

Super Lawyers Rising Star (2014-2017)
AV-Preeminent Rating (2012-2025)
Contributing Author Appreciation Award, City of Austin Small Business Development Program (2011 and 2012)
City of Austin Distinguished Service Award
City of Austin Certificate of Appreciation for Service on Austin Community Development Commission

Honors & Awards

Brian's dedication to excellence in legal practice and community service has been recognized through numerous prestigious honors and awards.

Professional Recognition

Super Lawyers Rising Star (2014-2017)
AV-Preeminent Rating (2012-2025)

Community Service Awards

Contributing Author Appreciation Award, City of Austin Small Business Development Program (2011 and 2012)
City of Austin Distinguished Service Award
City of Austin Certificate of Appreciation for Service on Austin Community Development Commission

Bar Admissions & Court Qualifications

Admitted to Practice

All Texas State Courts
United States District Court for the Western District of Texas
United States Bankruptcy Court for the Western District of Texas
United States Tax Court

Industry Leadership & Publications

Brian is a recognized thought leader in the towing and recovery industry, regularly speaking at major industry conferences and contributing scholarly articles to legal publications.

An Introduction to Artificial Intelligence in Towing, Recovery, and Insurance Claims: Preparing for the Future
Presented at the Fort Lauderdale Tow Summit (2025)
Servicemember Civil Relief Act Issues in Vehicle Storage Facility Lien Foreclosures
Presented at the American Towman Tow XPO in Fort Worth (2024)
Locked and Loaded; Corporate Structuring for Texas Roadside Responders
Presented at the American Towman Tow XPO in Fort Worth (2024)
A Case of Mistaken Identity: The Misclassification of Tow Hearings as Administrative Proceedings in Justice Court
Texas Tech Administrative Law Journal, Vol. 29, 83 (Spring 2019)
Licensed to Steal, Texas Private Property Towing Regulation and Consumer Remedies
Published in the South Texas Law Review, Vol. 56, No. 3 (Spring 2015)

Legislative Advocacy & Policy Development

Brian actively participates in the legislative process, drafting and advocating for bills that protect and advance the interests of the towing and recovery industry.

HB 898 (2023)
Enhanced penalties for Slow Down Move Over law - § 545.157, Tex. Transp. Code.
HB 3478 (2023)
Opposed legislation imposing mediation requirements for all property damage / heavy duty recoveries over $20,000.00.
HB 2879 (2021)
Proposed modifications to possessory liens under Chapter 70, Tex. Prop. Code.
HB 3941 (2021)
Authorizing regulated entities to charge credit card fees.
HB 4440 (2021)
Clarifying the possessory lien and foreclosure process on abandoned cargo recovered from commercial vehicle crashes.
HB 2594 (2017)
Creation of a chancery court of appeals system in Texas. Testified in support of this bill.

Professional Associations

Texas Trial Lawyers Association
Capital Area Trial Lawyers Association
Austin Bar Association
Southwest Tow Operators
National Open Commerce and Safer Highways Coalition
Missouri Tow Truck Association
Towing and Recovery Association of Washington