Thomas A. Crosley

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Thomas A. Crosley

Managing Partner

(210) 529-3000

Introduction

Tom Crosley is a nationally recognized leader in personal injury law. He received his bachelor’s degree from the University of Texas in 1988, and his law degree from the University of Houston in 1992. He was admitted to the bar in the State of Texas in 1992, and is also admitted to practice in the United States District Courts for the Northern, Southern, Eastern and Western Districts of Texas, as well as the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit. Prior to forming the Crosley Law Firm, P.C. in 2005, he was a partner with Branton & Hall, P.C. in San Antonio, where he worked for ten years. He began his legal career in Houston as an associate at Brown McCarroll, LLP.

Background

Tom Crosley is “AV” rated by Martindale-Hubbell, and is Board Certified in Personal Injury Trial Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization and is board certified as a Civil Trial Advocate by the National Board of Trial Advocacy. In 2001, he served under appointment by the Bexar County Commissioners Court to the Advisory Board for the Bexar County Dispute Resolution Center and he served in that position until 2006.

 

He is a member of numerous legal organizations, including the Texas Trial Lawyers Association, the American Association for Justice, and the American Bar Association, and his peers have frequently elected him as a leader. His service includes time as the 2019-2020 president of the San Antonio Bar Association, the 2017 president of the American Board of Trial Advocates, San Antonio Chapter, and the 2002 president of the San Antonio Trial Lawyers Association. Mr. Crosley is a Life Fellow of the Texas Bar Foundation, and the San Antonio Bar Foundation, for which he also serves on the board.

 

Mr. Crosley has tried more than 50 cases as first-chair trial counsel, nearly all of them from the plaintiff’s side of the docket.

 

Mr. Crosley’s docket of cases includes personal injury and wrongful death cases arising from automobile and trucking accidents, defective products, medical malpractice, and related areas. In 2006, 2010, and 2016, he obtained one of the 100 highest personal injury verdicts in the nation, as reported by American Lawyer Media. In 2018, he obtained the #2 and #3 highest injury verdicts in Texas against an automobile insurance company as reported by TopVerdict.com.

 

He has been designated a top-rated attorney by Texas Super Lawyers ever year since 2006, and frequently appears on its annual list of Top 50 Central/West Texas Super Lawyers, including in 2023. U.S. News & World Reports also included Mr. Crosley on its Best Lawyers list in 2021.

  • The American Association of Justice
  • The Texas Trial Lawyers Association (Director, 2005-present; Advocates Director, 1999-2001)
  • The San Antonio Trial Lawyers Association (Director, 2000-2001; President, 2002; Director Ex Officio, 2003-present)
  • The American Board of Trial Advocates (inducted 2004; Secretary, 2014; Treasurer, 2015; Vice President, 2016)
  • The American Bar Association The Texas Young Lawyers Association (Director, 1997-2001)
  • The San Antonio Bar Association (President, 2019-2020; President-Elect, 2018-2019; Vice President, 2017-2018; Secretary, 2016-2017; Treasurer, 2015-2016; Director, 2004-2006 and 2013-2015)
  • The San Antonio Young Lawyers Association (Director, 1997-2001; Vice President, 2000)

Professional achievements

Mr. Crosley is also a Life Fellow of the Texas and San Antonio Bar Foundations and is a member of the State Bar of Texas, The State Bar College, and the American Inns of Court.

 

Since 2003, Mr. Crosley has been named each year to Who’s Who in American Law, as published by Marquis. In 2004, he was named a “Rising Star,” a recognition given to the top 2.5% of lawyers age 40 and under. He has since been named a “Texas Super Lawyer” in 2004 and every year from 2006 to the present as published by Thomson Reuters; this distinction is based on peer recognition and professional achievement and is limited to the top 5% of attorneys. Since 2013, he has repeatedly been named one of the “Top 50 Attorneys” in Central and West Texas (out of more than 20,000 attorneys) by the same organization.

 

Mr. Crosley frequently serves as an author and speaker for legal seminars on litigating traumatic brain injury cases and other topics relating to personal injury trial law. He has given more than 60 speeches and presentations at continuing legal education seminars throughout Texas and in other states as well. Many of his cases have been covered by news affiliates for ABC, CBS, NBC, FOX, and more, including one series of cases that was featured on the national program, Inside Edition. In particular, Mr. Crosley is a staunch advocate against drunk driving, and often volunteers his time to handle these cases pro bono. In 2023, he was named one of San Antonio’s top 3 personal injury lawyers by Three Best Rated.

Top case results

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30

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We represented the family of a young girl who suffered a traumatic brain injury after falling approximately 25 feet due to a faulty apartment window. Even though at one point we were offered $10 million to settle the case, we continued to fight to secure $30 million.

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28

million

A drunk driver killed a beloved father and severely injured his wife. Our clients received one of the top 100 jury verdicts in the nation that year, giving them the closure and justice they needed.

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20

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Our client suffered a severe brain injury when he was run over while riding his bicycle. He was in a coma for several weeks and will require supervision for the remainder of his life. The settlement funded a trust that will provide for his life-long needs.

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16

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Our client suffered a traumatic brain injury from a head-on collision with an 18-wheeler. This is a story of results, of digging deeper, of seeking out medical expertise, and Crosley Law doing everything in their power to make sure justice was delivered.

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12

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Our client, a married father of two young children, was killed in an explosion on an oil field drilling site in West Texas. We filed a lawsuit against several companies that caused or contributed to dangerous conditions that led to the explosion.

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11.5

million

Our 16-year-old client sustained a traumatic brain injury at an indoor trampoline park. At trial, we won a record-breaking verdict against the negligent company.

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9

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Our client, a 24-year-old pedestrian, was struck by a delivery driver. He suffered two broken legs, soft tissue injuries, and a traumatic brain injury. According to Verdict Search, this was one of the highest settlements of that year nationwide for this type of case.

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9

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A grieving mother turned to Crosley Law when a truck driver tried to blame her daughter for a fatal wreck. We uncovered dashcam and GPS data that proved the trucker was fully to blame, and also exposed the driver’s long history of recklessness behind the wheel.

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6.3

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A vehicle fire led to burn injuries and a fatality. We filed claims against the vehicle manufacturer and negotiated a settlement for the victims.

What our clients say

Why the Legal Community Trusts Tom Crosley

Hear what Tom Crosley’s peers in the San Antonio legal community have to say about why they trust the Crosley Law Firm.

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Client Story: Karen C.’s Story

“They will fight for you and do you justice. I am happy, very content, it could not have went any better.”

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Client Story: Chris D.’s Case

“Working with Tom was really a benefit for us. I always knew Tom had our best interests in mind.”

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Client Story:Scot R.’s Case

“Crosley Law represented me in such a great way, and they took such concern. They answered all of my questions and they relieved me of my fears and trepidations.”

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Who is at fault in a T-bone accident in Texas?

February 2, 2024

Understanding Personal Injury Mediation 

January 31, 2024

Delayed Symptoms After a Car Accident Could Be a Sign of Serious Injuries

January 26, 2024

What are some typical car accident injury settlement amounts in Texas?

January 7, 2024

What Is the Wrongful Death Statute of Limitations in Texas?

December 21, 2023

Mild Traumatic Brain Injury Settlements: How Much Is My TBI Case Worth?

December 16, 2023

Related blogs

Insightful articles for injury victims looking to understand their legal options, build strong cases, and secure fair compensation.

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  • Traumatic Brain Injury, Texas Bar CLE, 33rd Annual Advanced Personal Injury Law Course 2017, July 27, 2017, San Antonio, Texas.
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  • Litigating Traumatic Brain Injury Cases – An Overview, Texas Bar CLE, Advanced Personal Injury 2015, July 29, 2015, San Antonio, Texas.
  • Litigating Traumatic Brain Injury Cases – An Overview, Texas Bar CLE, Advanced Personal Injury 2015, July 9, 2015, Dallas, Texas.
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  • UM/UIM Issues, Texas Trial Lawyers Association, Road Rules – A CRASH Course (Car Wrecks CLE), October 6, 2011, Dallas, Texas.
  • Haygood v. Escabedo:  The Ongoing Saga of “Paid vs. Incurred,” San Antonio Trial Lawyers Association Real World CLE, September 8, 2011, San Antonio, Texas.
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