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1927

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Ray Chester represents clients in Austin, Texas across the following areas of law. Each area links to other verified attorneys with the same focus.

Biography

About Ray Chester

Ray Chester is a civil trial lawyer representing clients in high-profile cases all over the United States. Practicing in both state and federal courts, he has successfully tried more than 35 cases. Ray is Board Certified in both civil trial law and personal injury trial law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization. He has been recognized as a “Top 100 Trial Lawyer” (2012-2014) by the National Trial Lawyers, Martindale-Hubbell as an AV® Preeminent™ rated attorney, and has been selected to the Texas Super Lawyers list, a Thomson Reuters service, (2003-2019) and selected to be listed in The Best Lawyers in America© (2016-2020), Plaintiffs Personal Injury Litigation. Ray is also the leader of the McGinnis Lochridge Products Liability Group which was named the 2015 Product Liability Litigation Department of the Year by Texas Lawyer.

Credentials

Education

  • The University of Texas

    J.D. · 1984

  • The University of Texas

    B.A. · 1981

Jurisdictions

Bar admissions

  • Texas, State Bar

    ACTIVE

Recognition

Awards & honors

  • Lawyer of the Year — Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs (Austin)

    2025

  • Lawyer of the Year — Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs (Austin)

    2023

  • Lawyer of the Year — Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs (Austin)

    2018

  • Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Awards:

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Board Certified, Civil Trial Law, Texas Board of Legal Specialization

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Board Certified, Personal Injury Trial Law, Texas Board of Legal Specialization

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Texas Super Lawyers list, a Thomson Reuters service, General Litigation (2003 - 2019)

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Listed in

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — , Plaintiffs Personal Injury Litigation (2016 - 2018)

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Top 100 Trial Lawyer (2012-2014), The National Trial Lawyers

    2026

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McGinnis Lochridge

1111 West 6th, Building B, Suite 400

Austin, Texas 78703

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  • What areas of law does Ray Chester practice?

    Ray Chester focuses on Personal Injury.

  • Where is Ray Chester located?

    Ray Chester primarily serves clients in Austin, Texas, with an office at 1111 West 6th, Building B, Suite 400.

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