Medical malpractice cases are among the hardest and most expensive injury claims to win, and Texas law makes them especially demanding. McKinney cases run through the Collin County district courts and require an expert medical report early on. The firms below take these cases on contingency and have the trial experience and resources that holding a hospital or physician accountable requires.
Updated April 6, 202612 min readEditorially independent
Medical malpractice is a specialized, resource-intensive area, and McKinney has a smaller pool of firms that genuinely handle it than it has for routine injury work. The list mixes McKinney-headquartered trial firms with malpractice-focused practices that serve Collin County. Below are McKinney-area medical malpractice attorneys that appear consistently across Justia, Avvo, Super Lawyers, Expertise.com, FindLaw, and ThreeBestRated, with a verifiable malpractice focus. Most offer a free consultation and work on contingency.
How we picked these 5: We reviewed legal directory listings (Justia, Avvo, Super Lawyers, Expertise.com, FindLaw, ThreeBestRated), trial experience, reported recoveries, and depth of medical-malpractice work specifically. Firms that appeared consistently across at least two independent sources made the list. We do not accept payment for placement or write sponsored reviews. More on our methodology →
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Wormington & Bollinger
McKinneyInjury & malpractice firm
Practice focus: Medical malpractice, surgical error, birth injury, dangerous drugs and devices, nursing home neglect
A McKinney-headquartered injury and malpractice firm that reports more than $100 million recovered for clients, handling complex medical-negligence claims including surgical errors, birth injuries, and dangerous-drug and medical-device cases. The firm is listed across Lawyers.com and ThreeBestRated.
Practice focus: Medical negligence, catastrophic injury, wrongful death
A McKinney trial firm recognized among the area's top medical-malpractice practices, with decades of collective courtroom experience in state and federal courts and strong ties to Collin County and North Texas. The firm is listed across ThreeBestRated and legal directories.
Practice focus: Medical malpractice, personal injury and business litigation
Led by attorney Robert L. Greening, this McKinney litigation firm handles medical-malpractice matters alongside personal injury and business disputes. Greening is recognized on Super Lawyers for the McKinney area, and the firm is listed across Super Lawyers and Justia.
Practice focus: Medical malpractice, personal injury, business litigation
Attorney Geoffrey Schorr leads this McKinney firm, which is experienced in helping Collin County clients with medical-malpractice claims as well as personal injury and litigation. Schorr is recognized on Super Lawyers for the McKinney area, and the firm is listed across Super Lawyers and Justia.
Practice focus: Surgical errors, misdiagnosis, birth injury, medication errors
A medical-malpractice-focused firm that has concentrated on these cases since 2005, with nurse consultants and staff dedicated to representing patients harmed by negligent care, serving McKinney from its North Texas practice. The firm is listed across its McKinney practice pages and legal directories.
Medical malpractice is not a field for generalists. Match the firm to the medicine and the money: these cases require expert physicians, depositions, and often years of work, so you want a firm with genuine malpractice experience and the financial resources to fund a case against a hospital's defense team. Ask how many malpractice cases — not general injury cases — the firm has taken to verdict or settlement, and in your specific area of medicine.
Ask who funds the expert reviews, who handles your file, and how the firm evaluates whether a case is viable under Texas's strict rules. Because the work is contingency-based, every reputable firm will assess your case for free; use that to compare experience and candor across at least two firms.
What to look for in a medical malpractice lawyer
The firms above are a starting point, not a verdict. The right lawyer for you depends on your facts, your budget, and how you want to be treated. Use these five signals to compare them.
Relevant, recent experience. “We handle everything” is a weakness, not a strength. You want a lawyer who works medical malpractice cases in McKinney week in and week out, not one who takes them occasionally between unrelated matters. Recent, repeated experience with cases like yours is the single best predictor of a good outcome.
Straight talk about your case. A good lawyer tells you what is strong and what is weak in your situation at the first meeting, not just what you want to hear. If everything sounds easy and the outcome sounds guaranteed, be skeptical — real cases have real risks, and an honest lawyer names them.
Communication you can live with. Most complaints about lawyers are not about losing — they are about silence. Ask who returns your calls, how fast, and whether you will reach the actual attorney or only a screener. Set that expectation before you sign, because it rarely improves later.
Fees in writing, in plain English. You should leave the first meeting knowing exactly what you will pay, what it covers, and what could cost extra. A clear written fee agreement is a sign of a well-run practice; a vague “don't worry about it” is a sign to keep looking.
Local courtroom knowledge. The lawyer who appears in front of your McKinney judges and adjusters regularly knows how each one runs a case, how local outcomes tend to break, and which resolutions are realistic. That practical knowledge is hard to fake and easy to verify — just ask.
What a medical malpractice case looks like in McKinney
A Texas medical malpractice case is rigorous from the start. Your lawyer first has the records reviewed by a qualified medical expert to determine whether the care fell below the accepted standard and caused harm. If the case proceeds, it is filed in the Collin County district courts in McKinney, and Texas law requires the plaintiff to serve a detailed expert report from a qualified physician within a strict deadline — generally 120 days after the defendant answers — or the case can be dismissed.
From there the case moves through extensive discovery, expert depositions, and usually mediation. Hospitals and their insurers defend these claims aggressively, so many strong cases still take years and substantial cost to resolve. Texas also has a two-year statute of limitations for most malpractice claims and caps on certain non-economic damages, which shape both strategy and value. A firm that handles malpractice regularly will tell you honestly, and early, whether your case clears these hurdles.
What does a medical malpractice lawyer in McKinney cost?
McKinney medical malpractice lawyers work on contingency: you pay nothing up front, and the fee is a percentage of any recovery, with no attorney's fee owed if there is no recovery. Because these cases require expert physicians, extensive records review, and depositions, the case costs the firm advances can run into the tens of thousands of dollars — far higher than a typical injury case. Those costs are usually reimbursed from the recovery on top of the percentage fee.
Texas caps certain non-economic damages in medical liability cases, which can limit the value of some claims and affects which cases firms can responsibly take. Ask each firm for the contingency percentage, how case costs are handled and reimbursed, and how the damage caps might apply to your situation — all in writing. A good firm explains this candidly, because the economics determine whether a case is worth pursuing.
Red flags to watch for
Guaranteed outcomes. No ethical attorney can promise a specific result. If a firm guarantees how your medical malpractice matter will end before reviewing your file, walk away.
The disappearing senior lawyer. You meet a name partner at intake, then never speak to them again while a junior runs the file unsupervised. Ask in writing who your day-to-day lawyer will be.
No verifiable track record. “We have handled thousands of cases” is marketing. Real evidence is named results, peer recognition such as Super Lawyers or Best Lawyers, board certification, and a clean record with the state bar.
Pressure to sign immediately. A reputable firm gives you the engagement letter in writing and time to read it. High-pressure intake is a sign of a volume mill, not a careful practice.
Vague fee terms. “Don't worry about the cost” is a red flag. Every legitimate firm puts the fee, what it covers, and what triggers extra charges in writing.
10 questions to ask in your free consultation
Most firms on this list offer a free consultation. Use it, take notes, and compare at least two firms before you sign.
Who, specifically, will handle my case day to day? Get a name and an email, not just a firm brand.
How many cases like mine have you handled in the last three years? You want a number, not a brochure line.
What is your fee, and what does it cover? Get the answer in writing before you sign anything.
What costs am I responsible for, and when? Out-of-pocket expenses surprise people. Ask up front.
What is the realistic range of outcomes here? A good lawyer gives you a range. A weak one promises the high end.
How long will this take? Ask for an honest estimate with the assumptions stated.
Who else might work on this — associates, paralegals, experts? Know who is actually on your team.
How and how often will I hear from you? Set the communication expectation now, not later.
What is the worst-case outcome? A lawyer who will not discuss downside risk is selling you something.
What happens if I want to change lawyers later? Make sure you understand how your file and any fee are handled.
What's specific about McKinney
and Texas
Your first steps this week
If you are dealing with a medical malpractice matter in McKinney right now, a few moves protect you while you take the time to choose the right lawyer.
Write down the timeline. Put the dates, names, and what was said on paper while it is fresh. Memories fade and details that feel obvious today are easy to lose in a month, and a clear timeline makes your first consultation far more productive.
Save everything. Keep the documents, emails, text messages, photos, and bills connected to your situation in one place. The strength of a case often comes down to what you can show, not just what you can say.
Do not sign or agree to anything under pressure. Whether it is an insurer, the other side, or a fast-talking intake person, you are allowed to say you want to speak with your own lawyer first. A reputable McKinney firm respects that; anyone who does not is telling you something.
Book two consultations. Most firms above offer a free first meeting. Talk to at least two before you commit, and choose the lawyer who explains your options clearly and answers your questions without rushing you.
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Frequently asked questions
What makes Texas medical malpractice cases so difficult?
Texas has some of the most defendant-friendly malpractice rules in the country. Plaintiffs must serve a detailed expert report from a qualified physician within a strict deadline, certain non-economic damages are capped, and the standard of proof is high. These rules, combined with aggressive hospital defense, make experienced counsel essential.
What is the expert report requirement?
Texas law requires a malpractice plaintiff to serve a written report from a qualified medical expert, generally within 120 days after the defendant files an answer, explaining how the care fell below the standard and caused harm. Missing or inadequate reports can lead to dismissal, so firms vet cases with an expert before filing.
How long do I have to file a malpractice claim in Texas?
Texas generally applies a two-year statute of limitations for medical malpractice, often running from the date of the negligent treatment. There are nuances, and the deadline can be unforgiving, so consult a lawyer as soon as you suspect malpractice rather than waiting.
Are damages capped in Texas malpractice cases?
Texas caps certain non-economic damages, such as pain and suffering, in medical liability claims. Economic damages like medical bills and lost income are treated differently. The caps can significantly affect a case's value, which is why firms weigh them when deciding whether to take a case.
What does a McKinney malpractice lawyer cost?
These firms work on contingency, so you pay nothing up front and the fee is a percentage of any recovery. Case costs — expert physicians, records, depositions — are advanced by the firm and can be substantial, then reimbursed from the recovery. Get the percentage and cost terms in writing.
Do I have a case if my treatment had a bad outcome?
Not every bad outcome is malpractice. Medicine carries risk, and a poor result alone is not enough — you must show the provider's care fell below the accepted standard and that this caused your harm. An experienced firm has the records reviewed by a medical expert before telling you whether you have a viable claim.
Will my malpractice case go to trial?
Some do. Hospitals and insurers defend these cases hard, and while many resolve through settlement or mediation, malpractice cases go to trial more often than routine injury claims. Choosing a firm with real trial experience matters, because the defense knows which lawyers are prepared to try a case.
How long does a medical malpractice case take?
Often a long time. Between expert review, the report requirement, discovery, and aggressive defense, a McKinney malpractice case commonly takes one to several years. A firm that handles these regularly will give you a realistic timeline and explain what drives it.
What kinds of malpractice do these firms handle?
The firms above handle surgical errors, misdiagnosis and delayed diagnosis, birth injuries, medication and anesthesia errors, hospital and nursing negligence, and dangerous-drug and medical-device cases. When you call, confirm the firm has experience with your specific type of medical harm.
How do I choose between two good McKinney malpractice firms?
Compare malpractice-specific experience, results in cases like yours, who funds and manages the expert work, and how candidly each firm assesses your case under Texas's rules. Both consultations are free, so meet at least two and choose the lawyer who is honest about both the strengths and the hurdles.
One last thing. Medical malpractice is a demanding, expensive field where experience and resources decide outcomes. Call two or three firms before you sign. Ask how many malpractice cases like yours each has taken to verdict, who funds the expert work, and how Texas's rules and caps apply to your case. — The LawFirmSquare team
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