Tyler Texas Personal Injury Lawyer

J. Chad Parker is a Texas Attorney, Board Certified in Personal Injury Trial Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization.


Chad has been around the law most of his life. His father Jerry Parker was a lawyer for over 40 years in Tyler, Texas. Hard work and preparation are the core values of Chad’s practice. After attending Robert E. Lee High School in Tyler, Chad then attended and graduated from the University of Texas at Austin before going to South Texas College of Law in Houston. He obtained his license from the State Bar of Texas to practice law in 1993.


Returning to practice law in East Texas, J. Chad Parker developed a reputation as a tough litigator able to get results. Chad had twenty years of representing insurance companies and corporations before changing his practice to include personal injury victims. He has a unique perspective on the tactics utilized by insurance companies and their lawyers in a concerted effort to reduce the settlements obtained by injured persons.


J. Chad Parker’s specialized knowledge of spine medicine is a distinct advantage over other lawyers representing injured persons. Chad became Board Certified in Personal Injury Trial Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization in 1998 and has tried over 100 jury trials to verdict. With nearly 3 decades of handling personal injury claims in the East Texas area, Chad has developed unique relationships with judges and lawyers throughout the area. Being competitive is where it starts and being prepared is what ensures a successful outcome.

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How to Choose the Right Car Accident Lawyer in Tyler, TX

By J. Chad Parker • October 9, 2026
How to Choose the Right Car Accident Lawyer in Tyler, TX After a car accident in Tyler or Smith County, you will hear from lawyers fast. Billboards. TV ads. Mailers that somehow arrive before your car is even out of the shop. Every one of them claims to be the best, the toughest, the most...

Car Accident Lawyer in Tyler, TX: What to Do After a Crash in Smith County

By J. Chad Parker • October 9, 2026
Car Accident Lawyer in Tyler, TX: What to Do After a Crash in Smith County Being involved in a car accident in Tyler or anywhere in Smith County can turn your life upside down in an instant. Medical bills start piling up. Your vehicle is damaged or totaled. You're missing work. And the insurance...

Understanding Attorney’s Fees

By J. Chad Parker • October 9, 2026
Understanding Attorney's Fees One of the very first things that you do is decide on a lawyer. The lawyer that you choose has a contract that you will have to sign for him or her to represent you. The contract controls most aspects of the case. Will they charge you for helping with property damage?...