In May of 1969, David Provost (1934 – 1990) and Walter Umphrey (1936 – 2021), two young trial lawyers from Port Arthur, Texas, started a law firm that has since become legendary in the state of Texas and maintains a nationwide reputation for helping individuals recover compensation for injuries. For over 50 years, we have carried Provost and Umphrey’s torch and continue the proud tradition of helping individuals get the justice they need and deserve. At Provost Umphrey, we put our resources to work for you, including experts, attorneys, and investigators. We are hard-working lawyers for hard-working people.
We balance justice for the working man. Someone has to do it, and that’s my business.
– Walter Umphrey, founder recognized in 2010 by Texas Lawyer magazine as one of the 25 greatest Texas lawyers of the past quarter century
Fighting for the Legal Rights of Individuals and Families Since 1969
The Provost Umphrey Law Firm’s principal office is located on the 11th floor of Edison Plaza in downtown Beaumont, Texas.
We focus all our firm’s vast resources on obtaining justice for individuals harmed by negligence – building each case for victory in a jury trial if necessary to attain justice. Our clients include:
- People who have suffered personal injury or a wrongful death in the family under a broad range of circumstances
- Victims of dangerous drugs and medical products who need to pursue pharmaceutical or medical device litigation – as well as others with valid products liability claims
- Drivers and passengers hurt in motor vehicle and aviation accidents
- People injured on the job in construction, maritime, manufacturing, railroad and other work accidents – or through chemical exposure to asbestos, benzene or other toxic products
Continuing to Build on Our Reputation of Excellence
Provost Umphrey’s attorneys, paralegals and support staff continue to demonstrate the essential legal expertise and tenacity necessary to successfully advocate, negotiate and litigate for the best interests of Americans against even the most powerful of industries and corporations. At Provost Umphrey, all of our equity partners and many of our attorneys are Board Certified in Personal Injury Trial Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization.
We bring together high-stakes case experience, strong connections to expert resources, and leading-edge technology to deliver top-quality legal research and presentations in the courtroom. Our integrity and determination to deliver justice shines through in our union commitment and work in the community as well as our advocacy for all our clients.
From offices in Beaumont, Texas and Nashville, Tennessee we handle cases across the United States. Request a free case evaluation today.