Zach McFarlane

Trial Attorney

With an unwavering commitment to justice and a proven track record of success, Zach McFarlane has established himself as a formidable advocate for those who have suffered life-altering injuries. His practice focuses on complex litigation involving catastrophic industrial accidents, serious workplace injuries, and devastating transportation collisions.

Areas of Practice

Zach’s expertise spans the most challenging areas of personal injury law, with deep practice depth in five primary categories.

Refinery and Chemical Plant Explosions

Representing workers injured in refinery explosions, chemical plant accidents, and pressure-vessel releases. Texas Gulf Coast industrial corridor and statewide. See Texas plant explosion lawyer.

Oilfield Accidents and Fatalities

Permian Basin and statewide oilfield injury representation — drilling rig accidents, well blowouts, H2S exposure, frac tank failures, and oilfield wrongful death. See Texas oilfield accident lawyer.

Commercial Truck and Bus Accidents

Record-setting results in commercial vehicle cases involving 18-wheelers, oilfield trucking fleets, and bus operations across Texas. See Texas truck accident lawyer.

Maritime and Offshore Injuries

Representing injured workers and seamen across the United States under the Jones Act, LHWCA, OCSLA, and general maritime law. See Texas maritime injury lawyer and Texas offshore injury lawyer.

Workplace Catastrophes

Proven experience representing workers injured on the job, including specialized handling of Texas non-subscriber cases under Labor Code Chapter 406. See Texas workplace injury lawyer.

Track Record

Throughout his career, Zach has secured substantial victories for his clients, building a reputation for taking on and winning complex cases that other firms often decline. His experience includes successfully representing hundreds of clients across Texas and the United States in cases ranging from individual catastrophic injury claims to large-scale multi-district litigation.

Approach to Client Representation

Zach’s philosophy is straightforward: prepare every case as if it will go to trial, while remaining open to reasonable resolution alternatives that serve his clients’ best interests. He believes in maintaining direct communication with clients and ensuring they understand every aspect of their case.

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.)
University of Arkansas School of Law

Bachelor of Arts in Government
The University of Texas at Austin

Bar Admissions

• State Bar of Texas
• State Bar of Louisiana
• United States District Court, Southern District of Texas
• United States District Court, Western District of Texas
• United States District Court, Northern District of Texas
• United States District Court, Eastern District of Texas
• United States District Court, Western District of Louisiana
• United States District Court, Middle District of Louisiana
• United States District Court, Eastern District of Louisiana
• U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit
• U.S. Court of Federal Claims

Professional Affiliations

• Texas Trial Lawyers Association (TTLA)
• Capital Area Trial Lawyers Association (CATLA)
• Houston Trial Lawyers Association (HTLA)
• American Association for Justice (AAJ)
• Austin Bar Association
• National Trial Lawyers

Contact Zach

To consult with Zach about a serious injury or wrongful death case in Texas, call (512) 222-4900 (Austin) or (432) 803-5000 (Odessa). Free, confidential consultations are available 24/7. McFarlane Law charges no fee unless we recover for you.