About Wayne T.

Wayne T — Rife is a attorney based in College Station, Texas, specializing in personal injury law. He has been practicing law since 1989, following his graduation from the University of Houston with a Juris Doctor degree. Prior to law school, he earned a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from Texas A&M University in 1975. In 1989, Rife was admitted to the State Bar of Texas, and he has been an active member since then. His practice encompasses many areas, including business law, consumer law, estate planning, real estate law, agricultural law, appeals and appellate, construction law, education law, and municipal law. He is also admitted to practice in the U.S.

District Courts for the Southern and Western Districts of Texas and the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit. Rife is the principal attorney at The Rife Law Firm, located at 3205 Earl Rudder Freeway South, College Station, TX 77845. The firm offers comprehensive legal services, with a particular focus on civil litigation and personal injury cases. Rife has experience in both federal and state courts, handling numerous jury trials to verdict. His practice extends across the Brazos Valley, including Brazos County, Grimes County, Robertson County, Burleson County, Madison County, Walker County, and Washington County.

Throughout his career, Rife has been actively involved in various professional organizations. He served as the President of the Brazos County Bar Association from 2002 to 2003, after holding positions as Secretary from 2000 to 2001 and Vice-President from 2001 to 2002. He is a member of the Texas Association of Defense Counsel and has been involved with the Brazos County Legal Aid Board, serving as Chairman from 2001 to 2002. In addition to his professional achievements, Rife has contributed to his community through various leadership roles. He was the Chairman of the College Station Planning and Zoning Commission from 1997 to 2000 and served as Chairman of the College Station Zoning Board of Adjustment from 1992 to 1997. He has also been a board member of the Brazos Valley Community Action Agency, Inc.

Rife's dedication to the legal profession and his community is evident through his experience, leadership roles. Active participation in various organizations. His firm continues to serve clients in the Brazos Valley, providing legal representation across many practice areas.

Education

University of Houston - Main Campus

Doctor of Jurisprudence/Juris Doctor (J.D.) (1989)

1987

Texas A&M University - College Station

B.A. (1975) | Political Science

1971

Accepted Jurisdictions

Texas

Court Admissions

U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas U.S. District Court · Admitted 1989
U.S. District Court for the Western District of Texas U.S. District Court · Admitted 1989
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit U.S. Circuit Court · Admitted 1989

Types of Cases Handled

Personal Injury Business Law Consumer Law Estate Planning Real Estate Law Agricultural Law Appeals & Appellate Construction Law Education Law Municipal Law

Legal Services Scope

Trial Appellate

Professional Associations

Texas Association of Defense Counsel

has membership 1993 - Current

Brazos County Bar Association

President 2002 - 2003

Brazos County Bar Association

Vice-President 2001 - 2002

Brazos County Bar Association

Secretary/Treasurer 2000 - 2001

College Station Planning & Zoning Commission

Chairman 1997 - 2000

College Station Zoning Board of Adjustment

Chairman 1992 - 1997

Office Locations

Main Office

 3205 Earl Rudder Fwy S College Station TX 77845

Sources

Information is based on available sources as of February 18, 2026. For the most current information, please consult official records or contact the attorney directly.