Practice Areas
Family Law
Clay stands apart in Hopkins County as the only attorney Board-Certified in Family Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization.
With five years of experience serving as an elected family law judge, he brings unmatched insight and steady guidance through the challenges of divorce, child custody, adoption, name changes, and all other family law matters.
If you’d like to begin the review process for a potential family law case, please complete the intake form below.
Criminal Law
Clay is among a select few—one of only two attorneys in Hopkins County—who hold Board Certification in Criminal Law from the Texas Board of Legal Specialization.
His career has taken him from prosecuting federal criminal cases abroad as a leader of an Air Force legal team to five years of handling complex felony prosecutions in Sulphur Springs. Today, he serves as a steadfast advocate for individuals facing misdemeanor and felony charges across East Texas.
With experience on both sides of the courtroom, Clay has also argued before appellate courts, including delivering oral arguments before the Texarkana 6th Court of Appeals.
If you are seeking representation in a criminal matter, please complete the intake form to begin the review process. Completion of the form is required prior to scheduling a consultation.
Civil Litigation
Choosing Baylor Law School—renowned for its rigorous training of trial lawyers—over an offer for the prestigious Hatton Sumners Scholarship at SMU, Clay committed early to a career as a litigator.
He earned his J.D. from Baylor Law School in 2007 on a full-tuition academic scholarship.
Clay’s expertise is defined not only by his legal education but also by his real-world experience. Having presided as a judge over numerous civil cases, he now brings that seasoned perspective to the courtroom, representing businesses, government entities, and private individuals alike.
His practice spans both state and federal courts, including the Eastern and Western Districts of Texas, and he represents U.S. and international clients in complex civil litigation.
To request a review of your civil case, please complete the intake form below. This allows us to determine whether your matter is a good fit for our firm.
Probate
In 2019, Clay was honored by his appointment to the Texas Supreme Court's Task Force on Mental Health legal procedures, contributing to the development of forms for such cases. As a judge, he adjudicated will contests and disputes over testamentary capacity.
If a loved one has passed away and you are in need of probating a will, challenging a will, or otherwise handling their estate, please submit the intake form to initiate our review.
Submit Your Probate Matter for Review
Estate Planning
Clay's practical experience includes helping hundreds of clients with drafting wills, financial and medical powers of attorney, and designations of guardian.
If you or your spouse are in need of a simple probate package including a will, financial power of attorney, medical power of attorney, and other documents, we would be happy to assist you.
Ladybird deeds or transfer on death deeds for real estate are also a service we provide.
Click here to fill out the Simple Probate Package Intake Form
Criminal Defense Lawyer
About Clay Harrison, Attorney at Law P.L.L.C.
"I have flown through the jungle in a helicopter with Green Berets, and I have turned a Hopkins County bull into a Hopkins County steer by using a rubber band. I have advised a One-Star General on international law in Japan and I have mowed half the yards in Sulphur Springs. I have been island-hopping on a speed boat with Navy SEALs and I have divided pots and pans between divorcing couples in East Texas.
As a trial attorney, I have tried cases before judges and juries. As a judge, I have decided hard cases involving millions of dollars. I have sat in chambers with children - and listened - before making the ruling that would change their lives forever.
Whether far abroad or back home, I have been blessed with countless opportunities to be a problem-solver. Now, I look forward to serving the folks of East Texas as their trusted guide, counsel, and advocate."
- Clay