Profiles—Staff Attorneys

Skilled, experienced litigators

The West Texas law firm of Jones, Flygare, Brown & Wharton, P.C. concentrates on general civil litigation, insurance defense, personal injury and appellate work. The firm represents clients in Lubbock, Amarillo, Midland-Odessa, the Permian Basin, and the Panhandle as well as clients in New Mexico and Oklahoma.

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Contact the Lubbock law firm with a history of trying complex cases

Contact the Lubbock office of Jones, Flygare, Brown & Wharton, P.C. to arrange for a free consultation on your legal issues.  The attorneys can be reached by phone at 806-765-8851, or contacted online by filling out the intake form on this site.

The firm's office is located across the street from the Lubbock Civic Center, a few blocks from the Lubbock Courthouse. Just off the Marsha Sharp Freeway, it is easily reached by auto or mass transit.  A parking lot in front provides ample free parking for visitors. The attorneys work flexible hours by appointment. 


Patrick Arthur Bowser

Phone: 806-765-8851

Patrick Arthur Bowser is a member of the firm.  Mr. Bowser received his B.A. from Grinnell College in 1991, and his J.D. from Texas Tech University in 1998. His areas of practice include:

  • Insurance defense
  • Construction law

Admissions to practice

  • 1998, Texas
  • 2001, New Mexico

Memberships

  • Lubbock County Bar Association
  • Texas Association of Defense Counsel
  • Lubbock County Young Lawyers Association


Mark F. Chisholm

Phone: 806-765-8851

Mark F. Chisholm is an associate with the firm.  Mr. Chisholm received his B.S. from Northern Arizona University in 1996, and his J.D., cum laude, from St. Mary's University in 2004.  His areas of practice include—

  • Insurance defense

Admissions to practice

  • 2004, Texas

Memberships

  • Texas Association of Defense Counsel
  • Lubbock County Bar Association

Jeffrey B. Jones

Phone: 806-765-8851

Jeffrey B. Jones is a member of the firm.  Mr. Jones received his B.B.A. from Texas Tech University in 1976, and his J.D. from Texas Tech University in 1979.  He is board certified in personal injury trial law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization. His areas of practice include: 

  • Commercial law
  • Insurance defense
  • Medical malpractice
  • Medical malpractice defense
  • Personal injury
  • Trial law

Admissions to practice

  • 1979, Texas
  • 1979, U.S. District Court, Northern District of Texas
  • 1985, U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit
  • 1993, U.S. District Court, Eastern and Western Districts of Texas

Memberships

  • Lubbock County Bar Association
  • Texas Bar Foundation
  • Texas Association of Defense Counsel
  • American Board of Trial Advocates
 


John P. LeVick

Phone: 806-765-8851

John P. LeVick is a member of the firm.  Mr. LeVick is admitted to practice in Texas, Oklahoma, and New Mexico. He received a B.S. from the University of Oklahoma in 1976, and an M.S. (1979) and J.D. (1987) from Texas Tech University. He is board certified in personal injury trial law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization. His areas of practice include: 

  • Insurance defense
  • Medical malpractice defense
  • Premises liability
  • Firearms product liability
  • Personal injury
  • Trial law

Admissions to practice

  • 1988, Texas
  • 1988, U.S. District Court, Northern District of Texas
  • 1993, Eastern and Western Districts of Texas
  • 1993, U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit
  • 1999, New Mexico
  • 2003, U.S. District Court, District of New Mexico
  • 2003, Oklahoma

Memberships

  • Lubbock County Bar Association
  • Bar Association of the Fifth Circuit
  • Texas Association of Defense Counsel
  • American Board of Trial Advocates (Advocate)
  • Texas Bar Foundation


Christopher Bradley Slayton

Phone: 806-765-8851

Christopher Slayton is a member of the firm.  He graduated from Texas Tech University, cum laude, with a B.B.A. in 1997, and received his J.D. from Texas Tech University Law School in 2001. His areas of practice include: 

  • Insurance defense
  • Civil appellate law

Admissions to practice

  • 2001, Texas
  • U.S. District Court, Northern District of Texas
  • U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit

Memberships

  • Lubbock County Bar Association
  • American Bar Association
  • Texas Association of Defense Counsel
  • Lubbock County Young Lawyers Association

 


James L. Wharton

Phone: 806-765-8851

James L Wharton is a member of the firm.  Mr. Wharton graduated from Texas Tech University with a B.A. in 1973, and also received his J.D. from Texas Tech University in 1975. While attending law school, he was a member of the Texas Tech Law Review, 1974-1975.  His areas of practice include: 

  • Insurance defense
  • Commercial litigation
  • Federal civil practice
  • Construction litigation

Admissions to practice

  • 1976, Texas
  • U.S. Court of Claims, Washington, D.C.
  • U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit
  • U.S. District Court, Northern District of Texas
  • U.S. District Court, Western District of Texas
  • U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Texas

Awards

Memberships

  • Texas Association of Defense Counsel—Director, 1992-1994
  • Defense Research Institute
  • Texas Bar Foundation—Life Member
  • American Board of Trial Advocates (Diplomate)— President, South Plains District, 1992-1993
  • American College of Trial Lawyers—Fellow
  • Chairman and Member, District and Grievance Committee, State Bar of Texas (1984-1987)
  • Vice Chairman and Member, State Bar Disciplinary Review Committee (1987-1988)