Teamwork Approach

The Buck and Brett Team

Buck Files and Brett Harrison have been law partners for 11 years. Together, they work — as a team — to represent the clients of the firm who have criminal law issues in the Texas or federal courts. They also work — as a team — with Jennifer Garrett Deen in the representation of juveniles.

Buck and Brett have each earned Board Certification in Criminal Law from the Texas Board of Legal Specialization and in Criminal Trial Advocacy from the National Board of Trial Advocacy. They have each been named as a Super Lawyer in Criminal Law.

Buck and Brett have each served as a First Assistant Criminal District Attorney in Smith County and understand how prosecutors evaluate both felony and misdemeanor cases and how they prepare and try these cases. This knowledge and experience is invaluable in their representation of these clients of the firm.

Buck and Brett each understand how stressful it must be to be charged with a criminal offense and confined in jail. Inmates are always concerned about the status of their cases and, additionally, often have problems with medical issues or with other inmates. Buck and Brett make every effort to visit with each of their clients in the Smith County jails on a weekly basis in order to keep them up to date on what is happening in their cases and, also, to try to assist them with problems that they might be having in the jail.

Buck and Brett review the facts and the law in every criminal case and negotiate with the prosecutor responsible for the case. The goal is always to get the best result that they can for the client. Over the years, Buck and Brett have been able to secure a dismissal or a reduced charge for a significant number of their clients when the law and the facts would permit them to do so. When a prosecutor will not agree to such a result, Buck and Brett will continue to negotiate in order that the client will have the option of trying the case on a plea of not guilty or entering a plea of guilty for an agreed punishment recommendation.

Buck and Brett will try the case together — as a team — if a client elects to have a jury trial. The old Canons of Ethics tell Buck and Brett what they are to do: “A lawyer who undertakes the defense of a criminal case shall raise every defense of the law in order that no man be deprived of life or liberty without due process of law.

Testimonials

Outstanding man of integrity.

Mr. Files assisted me with a probation violation sometime last year. I can't find the words to explain what an amazing experience it was in detail; I was literally brought to tears by how grateful I was for my experience with Mr. Files and Kimberly. His concern for my well-being was coupled by prompt action and a fair price for his representation. Highly recommended. I feel like he is part of our family now, just from a minimal interaction with him... that's the kind of impression he left with me. Great lawyer.

Absolute best in Smith County

Buck listened, understood, and cared about who I am and where I was coming from that led me into the Smith County Justice System. I couldn't have asked for a better team to represent me... or a better outcome. I feel fortunate that I was able to have them working to protect me and will be forever grateful for all their hard work and for the results won by it.

Extremely grateful

We hired Brett Harrison and his paralegal Carrie Hall to represent our foster son for a felony offense that he was arrested for prior to coming into our care. There were many extenuating circumstances surrounding the arrest. Mr. Harrison took time to truly understand and communicate to the DA all mitigating factors. This resulted in the DA declining the case. While our son's was not a high profile or high revenue generating case for Bain, Files, Jarrett and Harrison PC, we never received anything less than their full attention. We will forever be grateful for the outcome of this case, as it allows our son to continue his path to college and future success.

Lawyer Recommendation

Mr Harrison is amazing. When he accepted my case he identified what all he needed to do to get the best outcome for me. Not only did he get me a very fair sentence he got me the help I needed to overcome some serious obstacles such as addiction. I have no idea where I would be today without his advice. He saw the big picture when I couldn't see it. I highly recommend him.

Amazing Lawyer

You know most people make jokes about lawyers and how much they are disliked. I never thought my family would need a lawyer, but we did. I cannot thank and praise Brett and his team enough. They took a personal interest in our case. They have a good working relationship with the DA and are well respected among their colleagues and the judges. He knew his game plan and communicated that well with all the witnesses. His assistant, Carrie, went above and beyond and I cannot thank her enough. I hope I never have to be in a situation again that I would need a lawyer, but if I do then I know exactly who I am calling. Seriously one of the best in Texas.

Amazing legal team!

I hired Mr. Harrison and Mr. Files to represent me in a very complex case. They were referred by another attorney from a neighboring county. That spoke for itself knowing there credibility with other colleagues. When you hire Mr. Harrison you will have a very strong team that includes "Buck" Files along with paralegal's Kimberly and Carrie who are extremely experienced, knowledgeable and helpful along the way. From my first to my last meeting I was treated with the utmost respect and truly felt they were doing everything possible to get the deserved results. 72 hours before a scheduled court hearing Brett and his team made me aware that my case was being dismissed! ACTIONS speak louder than words, do your research before selecting a legal team that has control over your life. I can't say enough about the honest & fair representation I received from Mr. Harrison and his legal team. I highly recommend them.

Smith County District Court Judge

Smith County District Court Judge said of Brett Harrison: "Your lawyer's done, I guess, what I'd call a superb job of getting the State to reduce a second-degree felony drug of that level of quantity down to – for some reason – a state jail level. So your exposure – your maximum exposure has been reduced to what would have been your minimum exposure before."