About Donald Lee Crook
Donald Lee Crook Jr. is a attorney based in San Antonio, Texas, specializing in personal injury law. He earned his Juris Doctor from St. Mary's University School of Law in 1992. Prior to his legal career, Mr. Crook obtained a Bachelor of Science in Education and History from Texas A&M University in 1987. He initially pursued a path in education, coaching football and teaching history at San Antonio's Tom C.
Clark High School, following in his father's footsteps as a longtime coach. In 2003, Mr. Crook transitioned into law, joining Wayne Wright, LLP in San Antonio. He currently serves as the Chief of Litigation at the firm, focusing on personal injury cases. Before this, he spent twelve years as a shareholder at a large insurance defense law firm, representing major insurance companies. This experience provided him with insight into the practices of insurance companies and their treatment of injured individuals. During this period, he tried numerous cases to verdict, leading to his board certification in Personal Injury Trial Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization in 1999.
Mr. Crook is licensed to practice law in Texas and is admitted to the United States District Courts for both the Southern and Western Districts of Texas. He is a member of the State Bar of Texas, the Texas Trial Lawyers Association, the San Antonio Trial Lawyers Association, the American Association for Justice, and the Society of Ethical Attorneys at Law. He is also a lifetime member of both the Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum and the Million Dollar Advocates Forum. In addition to his legal practice, Mr. Crook has been recognized by his peers, being selected to Super Lawyers from 2017 to 2021 and again in 2023. He is also a lifetime member of both the Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum and the Million Dollar Advocates Forum.
Outside of his professional life, Mr. Crook enjoys playing the guitar and backpacking. He plays lead guitar in a band and has undertaken hiking and backpacking trips in various locations, including Alaska, Colorado, Montana, Wyoming, California, Maine, Arizona, Washington, Oregon, New Mexico, Canada, Belize, Honduras. Costa Rica. Mr. Crook's diverse background in education, experience in personal injury law, and active involvement in professional organizations underscore his commitment to serving his clients and the community.
