Jay Harvey
Awarded Practice Areas
Biography
Jay Harvey is a trial lawyer with Winckler, Harvey & McConnell LLP in Austin, Texas. His practice focuses on representing individuals and families in personal injury and medical malpractice cases. Through his work in Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs and Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs, Jay represents people who have been seriously harmed due to negligence, including injuries involving health care providers, unsafe conditions, and other preventable incidents.
Clients turn to Jay for thoughtful, thorough representation when facing life‑altering injuries. He approaches each case with careful preparation and a commitment to understanding how an injury has affected a client’s health, livelihood, and family. Whether the case involves complex medical issues or catastrophic injuries caused by another party’s negligence, Jay works to pursue accountability and fair compensation under Texas law.
Jay is Board Certified in Personal Injury Trial Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization, a distinction held by a limited percentage of attorneys in Texas. This certification reflects substantial experience in trial practice, peer review, and continued involvement in personal injury litigation.
Beyond his courtroom work, Jay has long been involved in efforts related to the rights of injured patients and workers. He is a past president of the Texas Trial Lawyers Association and continues to remain active in the organization. In 2023, he received the Champion of Justice award from Texas Watch, a non‑partisan citizen advocacy organization focused on holding insurance companies and corporations accountable to consumers.
Outside the office, Jay enjoys golfing, biking, traveling, and spending time at his ranch. He and his wife enjoy time with their adult daughter and their two dogs.
Overview
- Texas Tech University, graduated 1982
- Texas, State Bar of Texas
- American College of Trial Lawyers - Fellow, 2014 to Present
- International Academy of Trial Lawyers - 2009 to Present
- American Association for Justice - Member, 1983
- Austin Bar Association - Member, 1991
- Capital Area Trial Lawyers Association - Executive Committee, 1999 to 2001
- Capital Area Trial Lawyers Association - Secretary/Treasurer, 2001 to 2002
- Capital Area Trial Lawyers Association - resident-Elect, 2002 to 2003
- Capital Area Trial Lawyers Association - President, 2003 to 2004
- American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA) - Member, 1998 to Present
- State Bar of Texas - Court Rules Committee, 1998 to 2001
- State Bar of Texas - Pattern Jury Charge Committee, 2001 to 2004
- State Bar of Texas - College of the State Bar, 1998
- Texas Trial Lawyers Association - Medical Malpractice Task Force, 2002 to 2003
- Texas Trial Lawyers Association - Professional Development Task Force Chair, 2004 to 2004
- Texas Trial Lawyers Association - Executive Committee, 2004
- Texas Trial Lawyers Association - Legislative Chair, 2005 to 2005
- Texas Trial Lawyers Association - Supreme Court Task Force to Expand Legal Services Delivery, 2006 to 2006
- Texas Trial Lawyers Association - Board of Directors, 1990
- Texas Trial Lawyers Association - President-Elect, 2006 to 2006
- Texas Trial Lawyers Association - President, 2007 to 2007
- U.S. District Court, Northern District of Texas
- U.S. District Court, Southern District of Texas
- U.S. District Court, Western District of Texas
- U.S. Court of Appeals Fifth Circuit
- U.S. Federal Court
- U.S. Supreme Court
- Texas, State Bar of Texas
- American College of Trial Lawyers - Fellow, 2014 to Present
- International Academy of Trial Lawyers - 2009 to Present
- American Association for Justice - Member, 1983
- Austin Bar Association - Member, 1991
- Capital Area Trial Lawyers Association - Executive Committee, 1999 to 2001
- Capital Area Trial Lawyers Association - Secretary/Treasurer, 2001 to 2002
- Capital Area Trial Lawyers Association - resident-Elect, 2002 to 2003
- Capital Area Trial Lawyers Association - President, 2003 to 2004
- American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA) - Member, 1998 to Present
- State Bar of Texas - Court Rules Committee, 1998 to 2001
- State Bar of Texas - Pattern Jury Charge Committee, 2001 to 2004
- State Bar of Texas - College of the State Bar, 1998
- Texas Trial Lawyers Association - Medical Malpractice Task Force, 2002 to 2003
- Texas Trial Lawyers Association - Professional Development Task Force Chair, 2004 to 2004
- Texas Trial Lawyers Association - Executive Committee, 2004
- Texas Trial Lawyers Association - Legislative Chair, 2005 to 2005
- Texas Trial Lawyers Association - Supreme Court Task Force to Expand Legal Services Delivery, 2006 to 2006
- Texas Trial Lawyers Association - Board of Directors, 1990
- Texas Trial Lawyers Association - President-Elect, 2006 to 2006
- Texas Trial Lawyers Association - President, 2007 to 2007
- Texas Tech University, graduated 1982
- U.S. District Court, Northern District of Texas
- U.S. District Court, Southern District of Texas
- U.S. District Court, Western District of Texas
- U.S. Court of Appeals Fifth Circuit
- U.S. Federal Court
- U.S. Supreme Court
Client Testimonials
Awards & Focus

- Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs, Austin (2022)
- Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs, Austin (2020)
- Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs, Austin (2018)
- Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs, Austin (2017)
- Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs, Austin (2015)
- Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs
- Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs
- Medical Malpractice
- Professional Malpractice
Life Fellow, Texas Bar Foundation
"AV" Rated by Martindale-Hubbell
- VerdictSearch's Top Texas Verdicts of 2011
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