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Award-Winning Trial Lawyers Since 1998

Fighting for the
Compensation You Deserve.

When negligence causes serious injury, the legal system can feel overwhelming. Hartwell & Crane Trial Lawyers stand beside you — from the emergency room to the courtroom — ensuring every case is pursued with relentless determination.

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$480M+
Recovered for Clients
98%
Success Rate
12,000+
Cases Handled
25+
Years of Experience
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No Fee Unless We Win

You pay nothing upfront. We only get paid when you receive a settlement or verdict in your favor.

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Free Case Evaluation

Contact us anytime, day or night. We'll review your case for free and advise you on your options.

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Aggressive Representation

We are trial lawyers first. Insurance companies know we will take your case to a jury if necessary.

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Personal Attention

You'll always speak directly with your attorney — not a paralegal or case manager — throughout your case.

What We Handle

Comprehensive Personal Injury Representation

Our attorneys concentrate exclusively on personal injury law. This singular focus allows us to develop deep expertise, keep current on evolving case law, and bring maximum resources to bear for every client we represent.

Whether you've been hurt in a car accident, injured on someone else's property, or harmed by a defective product, Hartwell & Crane has the experience and resources to pursue justice on your behalf. We handle cases of all sizes — from soft-tissue injuries to catastrophic, life-altering harm.


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Car & Truck Accidents

Auto crashes are the leading cause of serious injury in the United States. We handle collisions involving cars, commercial trucks, rideshare vehicles, motorcycles, and bicycles. We go up against the largest trucking insurers — and win.

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Premises Liability

Slip and fall accidents, inadequate security, swimming pool drownings, dog bites, and other injuries caused by hazardous property conditions. Property owners have a duty to keep their premises safe — when they fail, we hold them accountable.

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Medical Malpractice

Surgical errors, misdiagnosis, birth injuries, medication mistakes, and hospital negligence. We work with leading medical experts to identify negligence and prove causation — even in the most complex cases.

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Product Liability

Defectively designed or manufactured products, dangerous pharmaceuticals, contaminated food, and inadequate warnings. We hold corporations responsible when their products cause serious injury or wrongful death.

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Workplace Injuries

Third-party claims beyond workers' compensation, construction site accidents, industrial injuries, toxic exposure, and repetitive stress injuries. We identify all avenues of recovery to maximize your compensation.

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Wrongful Death

When negligence or misconduct takes a loved one's life, surviving family members may be entitled to substantial compensation for funeral expenses, lost income, loss of companionship, and grief.

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Track Record

Notable Verdicts & Settlements

Our results speak for themselves. Below are a selection of significant recoveries obtained for our clients.

$14.2 Million
Verdict
Traumatic brain injury resulting from a commercial truck driver running a red light. The jury awarded damages for past and future medical care, lost wages, and pain & suffering.
$8.7 Million
Settlement
Wrongful death claim following a surgical error at a major hospital. Our client's family received compensation for funeral costs, future lost earnings, and loss of companionship.
$6.3 Million
Verdict
Spinal cord injury sustained when a construction worker fell from scaffolding due to a third-party contractor's negligence. Included lifetime care costs and loss of earning capacity.
$4.8 Million
Settlement
Defective automotive airbag deployment causing severe facial and eye injuries. Settlement reached against the vehicle manufacturer prior to trial.

Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome. Every case is unique and is evaluated on its own merits. Results may vary depending on facts, injuries, liability, and damages.

Meet the Team

Attorneys Who Fight for You

Our trial lawyers bring decades of combined experience, a passion for justice, and an unwavering commitment to every client we represent.

James R. Hartwell
James R. Hartwell
Founding Partner

With over 28 years of trial experience, James has secured more than $200 million in verdicts and settlements for seriously injured clients. He is board-certified in civil trial law and recognized as a "Super Lawyer" by Thomson Reuters.

Admitted in TX, LA & Federal Courts
Sandra M. Crane
Sandra M. Crane
Founding Partner

Sandra leads our medical malpractice and wrongful death practice groups. A former defense attorney for hospital networks, she brings invaluable insider knowledge to complex medical negligence cases. Rated AV Preeminent® by Martindale-Hubbell.

Admitted in TX & Federal Courts
Marcus T. Delgado
Marcus T. Delgado
Senior Trial Attorney

Marcus concentrates on catastrophic injury litigation, including trucking accidents and product liability. He has tried over 40 cases to verdict and is a member of the Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum.

Admitted in TX, AR & Federal Courts
David R. Nair
David R. Nair
Associate Attorney

David handles premises liability, slip & fall, and dog bite cases. A former law clerk for the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals, he brings sharp appellate insight to his trial preparation. J.D. with honors from the University of Texas School of Law.

Admitted in TX & Fifth Circuit
Hartwell & Crane Trial Lawyers Team
Our Commitment

A Team Built to Win

Hartwell & Crane is not a settlement mill. We are trial lawyers who build every case as if it will go before a jury — because often, that is exactly what it takes to achieve a truly just result. Insurance companies know our reputation, and that changes how they negotiate.



Our attorneys have collectively tried hundreds of cases to verdict in state and federal courts across Texas and the Gulf South. We invest in the experts, technology, and preparation required to go toe-to-toe with the largest corporate defense teams in the country.



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How It Works

Your Path to Justice,
Step by Step

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Free Case Evaluation

Contact us any time — by phone, email, or our online form. We review your case at no cost, explain your rights, and advise you on whether you have a viable claim. There is absolutely no obligation.

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Investigation & Evidence Gathering

We immediately begin preserving evidence — accident reports, medical records, witness statements, surveillance footage, and expert opinions. Our investigators work quickly before critical evidence disappears.

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Building Your Case

We partner with leading medical professionals, accident reconstructionists, economists, and life care planners to fully document the extent of your injuries and calculate your complete damages.

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Negotiation or Trial

We negotiate aggressively with insurers to obtain a fair settlement. If they refuse, we are fully prepared to take your case to trial — and our opponents know it. That credibility gives us real leverage at the table.

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You Get Paid

Once your case resolves, we handle all final paperwork, lien negotiations, and distributions. You receive your compensation as quickly as possible. Our fee comes only from the recovery — never out of your pocket.

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"After my accident, I was overwhelmed and in severe pain. From the first call, the team at Hartwell & Crane handled everything. They fought for two years to get me the settlement I deserved. I could not have done this without them."

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Robert A. — Houston, TX
$2.1M Trucking Accident Settlement
Client Stories

What Our Clients Say

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"James Hartwell took my case when three other firms turned me down. He believed in my case, invested his own resources, and recovered nearly $4 million for my family after we lost everything in a trucking accident. He changed our lives."

Diana & Kevin M.
Wrongful Death — Commercial Truck Collision
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"Sandra Crane is exceptional. She understood every detail of my medical records better than I did. She found the negligence that caused my son's birth injury and fought for three years until we received the settlement that will care for him for life."

Michelle T.
Birth Injury — Medical Malpractice
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"I was rear-ended by a drunk driver and the insurance company offered me $15,000. Marcus Delgado took my case and after 14 months, I received $890,000. He was honest with me every step of the way and never pressured me to settle early."

Anthony R.
Auto Accident — Spinal Injury
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"David Nair handled my slip and fall case against a major retailer with total professionalism. He was always accessible, always informed, and always fighting. The settlement covered my medical bills, lost wages, and then some."

Constance F.
Premises Liability — Slip & Fall
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"My employer's insurance tried to lowball me after a serious fall at a construction site. Hartwell & Crane identified a third-party negligence claim I didn't know I had and recovered nearly $1.8 million above what workers' comp was offering."

Jorge S.
Construction Site Injury — Third-Party Claim
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"This firm cares about people, not just cases. After my accident, they checked in on me regularly, connected me with specialists, and made sure I was getting the care I needed while they handled all the legal pressure. I felt like family."

Lisa W.
Motorcycle Accident — Traumatic Brain Injury

Time Is Critical in Injury Cases

Evidence fades, witnesses forget, and statutes of limitations expire. The sooner you contact us, the stronger your case. Consultations are always free — and completely confidential.

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Serving Injury Victims Across the Region

Areas We Serve

Hartwell & Crane represents clients throughout Texas and neighboring states. We travel to you — distance is never a barrier to justice.

Houston
Dallas
San Antonio
Austin
Fort Worth
El Paso
Corpus Christi
Laredo
Lubbock
Amarillo
Beaumont
Tyler
Waco
McAllen
New Orleans, LA
Baton Rouge, LA
Little Rock, AR
Oklahoma City, OK
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Main Office
1200 Main Street, Suite 4800
Houston, Texas 77002
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Dallas Office
300 N. Pearl Street, Suite 1100
Dallas, Texas 75201

Office Hours

Monday – Friday8:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Saturday9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
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