ROSS D. BUSSARD
Ross D. Bussard is the firm’s lead trial lawyer and managing attorney. He is a third generation trial lawyer and third generation Eagle Scout. With both law and MBA degrees, and a veteran of the U.S. Coast Guard, Bussard brings a unique perspective to the firm’s practice and jury presentation. Concentrating in the areas of serious maritime injuries, wrongful death, and human trafficking, he devotes 100% of his time to litigation. In addition to founding the the nation’s first Human Trafficking firm, Bussard has practiced in every Federal Court along the Gulf Coast representing victims in the areas of serious automobile accidents, oilfield injuries, and workplace and offshore injuries. Bussard has tried many jury trials to verdict as first chair, obtaining sizable jury verdicts on behalf of his clients.
Bussard has recently brought the first civil human trafficking case in the country, under Texas Law in Houston, Texas, targeting hotels and businesses that profit from human trafficking. See More...
EDUCATION:
Pampa High School (Pampa, TX);
Louisiana State University (B.S. Accounting);
Texas Tech University School of Law (J.D.; Honors, Jurisprudence Awards in Evidence and Business Entities);
Texas Tech University (M.B.A.; Magna Cum Laude)
PRACTICE AREAS
Injury & Wrongful Death
Human Trafficking & Sexual Abuse
18 Wheeler & Serious Auto Accidents
Oilfield & Refinery Accidents
Medical Malpractice & Nursing Home Abuse
Automotive & Product Defects
Maritime & Admiralty Injuries
PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES AND MEMBERSHIPS
State Bar of Texas
State Bar of New Mexico
State Bar of Florida
United States District Court - Northern District of Texas
United States District Court - Eastern District of Texas
United States District Court - Southern District of Texas
United States District court - Western District of Texas
United States Coast Guard (Petty Officer 3rd Class Reservist; Activated during Hurricane Katrina; Honorable Discharge)
National Eagle Scout Association
American Association for Justice
