About Brian
Brian L. Bunt is a attorney based in Longview, Texas, with over 35 years of experience in the legal field. He earned his Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from Texas A&M University in 1986 and his Juris Doctor from Baylor University School of Law in 1990. During law school, he was a member of the National Mock Trial Team and recognized as a moot court top-ten speaker. Upon his admission to the State Bar of Texas in 1990, Mr. Bunt began his legal career at Roberts, Hill & Calk in Longview, where he advanced to the role of partner.
His practice areas included commercial litigation, personal injury, employment law, and general civil litigation. In 1997, he co-founded his own firm, focusing on complex litigation matters for companies, individuals, churches, and schools. In 2009, his firm merged with Freeman Mills PC, where he continues to serve as a partner. Mr. Bunt is board certified in civil trial law and personal injury trial law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization and in civil trial advocacy by the National Board of Trial Advocacy. He has experience in both state and federal courts in Texas, having tried numerous cases to jury verdicts representing both plaintiffs and defendants.
Notably, he has achieved favorable outcomes in approximately 20% of his cases through summary judgments or similar dismissals. In addition to his litigation practice, Mr. Bunt serves as a mediator in various civil disputes. He holds an "AV Preeminent" rating from Martindale-Hubbell and was named a Texas Top Rated Lawyer by American Lawyer Magazine. In 2002, he was awarded the status of Senior Counsel in the American College of Master Advocates and Barristers. Mr.
Bunt has been actively involved in professional organizations, serving as President of the Gregg County Bar Association in 1999. He has also been a member of the Texas A&M University Department of Political Science Advisory Board, chairing it in 2007, and served on the Board of the Longview Partnership Chamber of Commerce from 2006 to 2008. He is admitted to practice before the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals and the U.S. District Courts for the Eastern, Northern, and Southern Districts of Texas.
