Winckler, Harvey & McConnell LLP

2 Best Lawyers awards

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Awarded Practice Areas

Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs

Biography

Jay Winckler is an attorney with Winckler, Harvey & McConnell LLP in Austin, Texas. His practice focuses on representing individuals and families in complex injury cases, including Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs and Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs. He works with clients across Texas who are seeking accountability after serious injuries caused by negligence.

Mr. Winckler attended the University of South Dakota as a Presidential Alumni Scholar on a full academic scholarship, graduating Phi Beta Kappa. He then earned another academic scholarship to attend the University of Texas School of Law, where he received his law degree with honors. He is Board Certified in Personal Injury Trial Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization.

Throughout his legal career, Jay Winckler has handled cases for clients throughout the state of Texas, from McAllen to Amarillo and from Texarkana to El Paso. His work often involves detailed investigation of medical records, expert testimony, and complex litigation involving hospitals, physicians, and other healthcare providers.

With a strong focus on medical malpractice, Mr. Winckler represents plaintiffs and their families in matters involving preventable medical errors and serious personal injuries. Based in Austin, Texas, he continues to advocate for individuals who have been harmed and are seeking to pursue legal claims through the civil justice system.

Winckler, Harvey & McConnell LLP

2 Best Lawyers awards

Winckler, Harvey & McConnell LLP logo

Overview

  • The University of South Dakota, B.A., graduated 1978
  • The University of Texas, JD, graduated 1981

  • Texas, State Bar o f Texas

  • American Board of Trial Advocates - Member
  • Texas Trial Lawyers Association - Board of Directors
  • American Association for Justice - Member
  • Travis County Bar Association - Member
  • Capital Area Trial Lawyers Association - Member

  • U.S. District Court, Northern District of Texas
  • U.S. District Court, Southern District of Texas
  • U.S. District Court, Western District of Texas
  • Texas, State Bar o f Texas
  • American Board of Trial Advocates - Member
  • Texas Trial Lawyers Association - Board of Directors
  • American Association for Justice - Member
  • Travis County Bar Association - Member
  • Capital Area Trial Lawyers Association - Member
  • The University of South Dakota, B.A., graduated 1978
  • The University of Texas, JD, graduated 1981
  • U.S. District Court, Northern District of Texas
  • U.S. District Court, Southern District of Texas
  • U.S. District Court, Western District of Texas

Client Testimonials

Awards & Focus

Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2023 - Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2022 - Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2021 - Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2019 - Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs
Named "Lawyer of the Year" by Best Lawyers® for:
  • Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs, Austin (2023)
  • Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs, Austin (2022)
  • Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs, Austin (2021)
  • Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs, Austin (2019)
Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2026 for work in:
  • Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs
  • Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs
Additional Areas of Practice:
  • Personal Injury Litigation
Awards:
  • Texas Super Lawyer 2003, 2011-2018
  • VerdictSearch's Top Texas Verdicts of 2010
  • Texas' Best Lawyers 2009-2018
  • Life Fellow, Texas Bar Foundation

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