About

Learn about the successful career of Donald Lee Crook Jr, a lawyer in San Antonio, Texas, who advocates for the injured and fights against insurance companies. Donald Lee Crook Jr, a prominent lawyer in San Antonio, Texas, received his law degree from St. Mary’s University in 1992. However, his journey into the legal field did not begin there. Prior to pursuing law, Mr. Crook obtained a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Education and History from Texas A&M University. He then followed in his father’s footsteps by coaching football and teaching history at San Antonio’s Tom C. Clark High School. Currently, Mr. Crook serves as the Chief of Litigation at Wayne Wright, LLP, where he has established himself as a successful attorney. He is licensed to practice law in Texas and the United States District Courts for both the Southern and Western Districts of Texas. Before joining Wayne Wright, Mr. Crook was a shareholder at a prominent insurance defense law office, where he spent twelve years representing major insurance companies. During his time in insurance defense, Mr. Crook gained valuable insight into the questionable practices of insurance companies and their mistreatment of injured individuals. His experience allowed him to try numerous cases to verdict, leading to his certification in Personal Injury Trial Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization. In 2003, Mr. Crook made the decision to shift his focus from defending insurance companies to advocating for the rights of the injured. He joined Wayne Wright, LLP, where he now dedicates his time to fighting against the very entities he once represented. Mr. Crook is an active member of various legal associations, including 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 Lawyers at Law. He is also a lifetime member of both the Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum and the Million Dollar Advocates Forum. Outside of his legal practice, Mr. Crook enjoys playing the guitar and embarking on backpacking adventures. He plays lead guitar in a band and finds solace in nature through hiking and backpacking trips.

Legal Issues

Certificates

Personal Injury Trial Law
Texas State Bar

Languages

• English: Spoken, Written

Accepted Jurisdictions

Experience

• Lawyer at Law
  Wayne Wright, LLP
  2003

Education

Associations

Costs

• Conditional Fees
  20-45%

Location