Branscomb Law

Branscomb Law Branscomb Law is committed to exhibiting the highest qualities of professionalism and integrity in each matter we undertake. The firm continued to grow.

We take pride in our work, and we are grateful for the relationships of trust and confidence that we have with our clients. Harvie Branscomb came to Corpus Christi in 1949 having graduated from Yale Law School and completing military service in the US Navy. His uncle, Ben Vaughan, and Harvard Law School graduate from Dallas, TX, had married a girl from Beeville and opened a law office in Corpus Ch

risti, TX. Harvie initiated practice with Uncle Ben but eventually started his own firm which became known as Branscomb, Gary, Thomasson, Hall and Marks. Ray Miller joined the firm around 1964. In 1975, Ray and Harvie left the old firm and established Branscomb and Miller. They quickly added three more experienced attorneys, including Michael Stukenberg, who joined as a new graduate in 1976. In 1980, the firm expanded to San Antonio and opened a small office there. In 1982, the office merged into the old line San Antonio firm of Matthews, Nowlin, McFarlane and Barrett, and formed Matthews and Branscomb with offices in San Antonio, Corpus Christi and Austin. The San Antonio group left around 2005, and at that point, and the firm become Branscomb PC with the only office in Corpus Christi, TX. The firm eventually expanded back into San Antonio and Austin becoming Branscomb Law.

๐๐ซ๐š๐ง๐ฌ๐œ๐จ๐ฆ๐› ๐‹๐š๐ฐ ๐ข๐ฌ ๐ฉ๐ซ๐จ๐ฎ๐ ๐ญ๐จ ๐š๐ง๐ง๐จ๐ฎ๐ง๐œ๐ž ๐ญ๐ก๐š๐ญ ๐ฐ๐ž ๐ก๐š๐ฏ๐ž ๐›๐ž๐ž๐ง ๐ซ๐š๐ง๐ค๐ž๐ ๐ข๐ง ๐ญ๐ก๐ž ๐‚๐ก๐š๐ฆ๐›๐ž๐ซ๐ฌ ๐”๐’๐€ ๐“๐ž๐ฑ๐š๐ฌ ๐’๐ฉ๐จ๐ญ๐ฅ๐ข๐ ๐ก๐ญ ๐†๐ฎ๐ข๐๐ž ๐Ÿ๐ŸŽ๐Ÿ๐Ÿ”.This recognit...
03/11/2026

๐๐ซ๐š๐ง๐ฌ๐œ๐จ๐ฆ๐› ๐‹๐š๐ฐ ๐ข๐ฌ ๐ฉ๐ซ๐จ๐ฎ๐ ๐ญ๐จ ๐š๐ง๐ง๐จ๐ฎ๐ง๐œ๐ž ๐ญ๐ก๐š๐ญ ๐ฐ๐ž ๐ก๐š๐ฏ๐ž ๐›๐ž๐ž๐ง ๐ซ๐š๐ง๐ค๐ž๐ ๐ข๐ง ๐ญ๐ก๐ž ๐‚๐ก๐š๐ฆ๐›๐ž๐ซ๐ฌ ๐”๐’๐€ ๐“๐ž๐ฑ๐š๐ฌ ๐’๐ฉ๐จ๐ญ๐ฅ๐ข๐ ๐ก๐ญ ๐†๐ฎ๐ข๐๐ž ๐Ÿ๐ŸŽ๐Ÿ๐Ÿ”.

This recognition highlights leading small to medium-sized law firms offering a credible alternative to Big Law, and we are honored to be recognized for our work in Corporate/Commercial and Trusts & Estates.

The Chambers Spotlight Guide identifies standout firms through independent market research and analysis, focusing on firms delivering exceptional client service and legal expertise.

We are grateful to our clients for their continued trust and to our talented team whose dedication makes this recognition possible.

Congratulations to everyone at Branscomb Law on this achievement.

๐ŸŽ‰ ๐‚๐จ๐ง๐ ๐ซ๐š๐ญ๐ฎ๐ฅ๐š๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง๐ฌ, ๐„๐ฆ๐ข๐ฅ๐ฒ ๐€๐ซ๐ง๐จ๐ฅ๐! ๐ŸŽ‰ We are proud to announce that Emily Arnold has been admitted as a Member of Branscomb...
12/19/2025

๐ŸŽ‰ ๐‚๐จ๐ง๐ ๐ซ๐š๐ญ๐ฎ๐ฅ๐š๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง๐ฌ, ๐„๐ฆ๐ข๐ฅ๐ฒ ๐€๐ซ๐ง๐จ๐ฅ๐! ๐ŸŽ‰

We are proud to announce that Emily Arnold has been admitted as a Member of Branscomb Law.

This milestone reflects Emilyโ€™s continued commitment to excellence, professionalism, and service to both our clients and the firm. Her dedication and contributions have made a meaningful impact, and this advancement is truly well deserved.

Please join us in congratulating Emily on this exciting achievement. We look forward to her continued success in this new role!

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Weโ€™re honored to share that Branscomb Law has been recognized in Best Law Firmsยฎ 2026, ranked by Best Lawyersยฎ. This rec...
11/06/2025

Weโ€™re honored to share that Branscomb Law has been recognized in Best Law Firmsยฎ 2026, ranked by Best Lawyersยฎ. This recognition is a testament to our teamโ€™s ongoing commitment to providing trusted legal guidance and steadfast support to every client we serve.

Thank you to our clients and community for your trust in us!

Weโ€™re proud to share that Thomas McGann has officially passed the Texas Bar Exam and was sworn in this morning by The Ho...
10/09/2025

Weโ€™re proud to share that Thomas McGann has officially passed the Texas Bar Exam and was sworn in this morning by The Honorable Judge David Stith at the 319th District Court.

Thomasโ€™s dedication and hard work have led him to this incredible milestone, and weโ€™re excited to see the great things ahead as he begins his legal career with Branscomb Law.

Please join us in congratulating Thomas on this well-earned achievement! ๐Ÿ‘โš–๏ธ

10/09/2025

The best way to avoid a lawsuit when buying or selling land? Clear contracts and legal guidance from the start. We asked the experts at Branscomb Law for tips to help you plan ahead and keep disputes from derailing your deal.

https://citylifestyle.com/articles/closing-with-confidence

Weโ€™re excited to welcome Thomas โ€œTomโ€ McGann to the Branscomb Law family! ๐ŸŽ‰Tom earned his law degree from Temple Univers...
09/29/2025

Weโ€™re excited to welcome Thomas โ€œTomโ€ McGann to the Branscomb Law family! ๐ŸŽ‰

Tom earned his law degree from Temple University Beasley School of Law and will be supporting our Estate Planning and Probate Group. His fresh perspective and strong foundation will be a great addition to our team.

Welcome aboard, Tomโ€”weโ€™re glad youโ€™re here! ๐Ÿ‘โš–๏ธ

Congratulations to seven of our attorneys for being named to the 2025 Texas Super Lawyers list! Their talent, dedication...
09/19/2025

Congratulations to seven of our attorneys for being named to the 2025 Texas Super Lawyers list! Their talent, dedication, and leadership continue to inspire us and set the bar high.

We proudly celebrate Jim Clancy, Omar Leal, Scott Sherman, Mike Stukenberg, Scott Taylor, Joe Davis, and Rhonda Jolley!

Congratulations to our own Emily Arnold for being named to the 2025 Texas Rising Stars list by Super Lawyers!Emily conti...
09/19/2025

Congratulations to our own Emily Arnold for being named to the 2025 Texas Rising Stars list by Super Lawyers!

Emily continues to impress us with her dedication, skill, and outstanding work on behalf of our clients. This well-deserved recognition highlights her commitment to excellence and her bright future in the legal profession.

Please join us in celebrating Emily's achievement!

๐๐‘๐€๐๐’๐‚๐Ž๐Œ๐ ๐‹๐€๐– ๐„๐‹๐„๐‚๐“๐’ ๐€๐Œ๐€๐๐ƒ๐€ ๐“๐Ž๐‘๐‘๐„๐’ ๐€๐’ ๐๐„๐– ๐๐‘๐„๐’๐ˆ๐ƒ๐„๐๐“Branscomb Law elected Amanda Torres as its new Firm President. A memb...
09/08/2025

๐๐‘๐€๐๐’๐‚๐Ž๐Œ๐ ๐‹๐€๐– ๐„๐‹๐„๐‚๐“๐’ ๐€๐Œ๐€๐๐ƒ๐€ ๐“๐Ž๐‘๐‘๐„๐’ ๐€๐’ ๐๐„๐– ๐๐‘๐„๐’๐ˆ๐ƒ๐„๐๐“

Branscomb Law elected Amanda Torres as its new Firm President. A member of the firmโ€™s Litigation Practice Group, Amanda has served on Branscombโ€™s Board of Directors for the past four years and brings a wealth of legal and leadership experience to her new role.

Amanda is a 2002 graduate of Texas A&M University and 2007 graduate of St. Maryโ€™s University School of Law. In addition to her leadership roles within the firm, she has served the legal community in various capacities, including as a director of the Texas Young Lawyers Association and the Corpus Christi Bar Association. Amanda previously served as Justice of the Peace for Precinct 1, Place 1, and as Judge of County Court at Law No. 5 in Nueces County, Texas.

Amanda succeeds Omar Leal, who served as Firm President for the past two years. Under Omarโ€™s leadership, Branscombโ€™s growth and reputation for excellence in legal services thrived. Amanda is excited to continue strengthening Branscomb and the services it provides to its clients.

09/04/2025

๐๐จ๐ง-๐‚๐จ๐ฆ๐ฉ๐ž๐ญ๐ž ๐Ÿ๐จ๐ซ ๐ƒ๐จ๐œ๐ญ๐จ๐ซ๐ฌ ๐š๐ง๐ ๐Ž๐ญ๐ก๐ž๐ซ ๐Œ๐ž๐๐ข๐œ๐š๐ฅ ๐๐ซ๐จ๐Ÿ๐ž๐ฌ๐ฌ๐ข๐จ๐ง๐š๐ฅ๐ฌ

SB 1318 went into effect on Sept. 1, 2025. This new law amends Chapter 15.E of the Business and Commerce Code pertaining to restraints of trade. The amendments to Chapter 15.E are listed below, and these changes expressly apply only to non-compete agreements entered or renewed on or after Sept. 1, 2025. Non-competes signed or renewed before Sept. 1, 2025, will be governed by the former version of the code.

๐’๐œ๐จ๐ฉ๐ž ๐จ๐Ÿ ๐‚๐ก๐š๐ฉ๐ญ๐ž๐ซ ๐Ÿ๐Ÿ“.๐„ ๐€๐ฆ๐ž๐ง๐๐ž๐. SB 1318 clarifies that the specific restrictions applicable to medical practitioners do not apply to a person whose practice consists of merely managing or directing medical services in an administrative capacity for a medical practice or other healthcare practitioner. However, SB 1318 clarifies that these restrictions do apply to licensed nurses, physician assistants, and dentists.

๐…๐ข๐ฏ๐ž-๐Œ๐ข๐ฅ๐ž ๐‘๐š๐๐ข๐ฎ๐ฌ. Non-competes must now be limited to a five-mile radius from the physicianโ€™s primary practice location at the time of termination.

๐Ž๐ง๐ž-๐˜๐ž๐š๐ซ ๐“๐ž๐ซ๐ฆ๐ฌ. Non-compete restrictions must now expire one year after the termination of the physicianโ€™s contract or employment.

๐‚๐š๐ฉ๐ฌ ๐จ๐ง ๐๐ฎ๐ฒ๐จ๐ฎ๐ญ๐ฌ. Chapter 15.E previously required all non-competes to be subject to a reasonable buyout at the physicianโ€™s option. SB 1318 now limits the amount of that buyout to the physicianโ€™s total annual salary and wages as of the date of termination.

๐‚๐จ๐ง๐ฌ๐ฉ๐ข๐œ๐ฎ๐จ๐ฎ๐ฌ ๐‘๐ž๐ช๐ฎ๐ข๐ซ๐ž๐ฆ๐ž๐ง๐ญ: The terms and conditions of the agreement must be stated clearly and conspicuously in writing. Conspicuous has a particular meaning under Texas Law:

๐…๐จ๐ซ ๐œ๐š๐ฎ๐ฌ๐ž ๐‘๐ž๐ฆ๐จ๐ฏ๐š๐ฅ. If a physician is terminated without โ€œgood causeโ€ the non-compete becomes void and unenforceable. The standard for good cause appears to be demanding as it requires: โ€œa reasonable basis for discharge of a physician from contract or employment that is directly related to the physicianโ€™s conduct, including the physicianโ€™s conduct on the job or otherwise, job performance, and contract or employment record.โ€ Emphasis added.

Of course, this is not an exhaustive discussion of the law applicable to these issues. For more information on this topic, please email Shannon Wilde, business lawyer with BRANSCOMB LAW His contact information is [email protected] or (361) 886-3800.

07/29/2025

We are currently hiring for a Probate Paralegal.

Role Description

This is a full-time, on-site role for a Probate Paralegal located in Corpus Christi, TX. The Probate Paralegal will be responsible for preparing legal documents, conducting research, reviewing documents, and providing legal support. Daily tasks include assisting attorneys with estate planning, probate proceedings, and communicating effectively with clients. The Probate Paralegal will ensure accurate and efficient completion of legal processes and documentation. Experience with contested matters is a plus!

Qualifications

- Law and Legal Document Preparation skills
- Strong Communication and Research skills
- Experience in Document Review
- Excellent organizational and time management skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Paralegal certification or relevant educational background
- Experience in probate or estate planning is a plus

Job Type: Full-Time

Work Location: In person - NO REMOTE

Pay: $24.00-$32.00 per hour

Benefits:

- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance

Schedule: Monday to Friday with some Overtime

Please contact Office Manager, Susie Sullivan, at (361) 886-3830, or by email at [email protected]

Address

802 N Carancahua Street, Ste 2300
Corpus Christi, TX
78401

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 5:30pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 5:30pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 5:30pm
Thursday 8:30am - 5:30pm
Friday 8:30am - 5:30pm

Telephone

+13618863800

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