Kristy and Barrett met while serving on the Board of Directors for the Texas Young Lawyers Association (TYLA), an organization that is widely considered the public service arm of the State Bar of Texas (See more here: https://tyla.org/). Kristy and Barrett found commonality in their desire to help others who were less fortunate, and also to share their passion for the rule of law outside the legal profession. Through service and dedication to the organization, both were ultimately elected President of the 34,000+ member organization of young attorneys just two years apart.
As Kristy and Barrett worked many projects together, they quickly recognized they both shared the same heart and dedication for their respective clients that they did for the public service projects of TYLA. They wanted their clients to thrive, not just legally, but personally as well. They wanted their clients to feel more like friends than professional acquaintances. They wanted their clients to know they had a chance against bigger richer opponents because Kristy and Barrett would do whatever it took to win. They both craved the role of David in any fight against Goliath. Most importantly, they observed a mutual desire to constantly improve their skillset and to serve their clients’ needs where they were found, rather than where they may be best suited to help.
It was for those reasons that they formed a partnership, Blanchard & Thomas, PLLC in 2015 to offer their clients the best of both of their educational backgrounds and experiences. That same motivation continues to develop today. B&T, now rebranded as Lighthouse Legal Services, PLLC has grown from its origins in Family and Criminal Law to provide services in Personal Injury; Wills Trusts & Estates; Real Estate, Business Formation, Commercial Litigation, Contracts, Employment, Immigration, and more. Moreover, LLS provides these services through six offices across the state.
LLS is still fighting for Davids and the other the little guys. We just are big enough now to strike a little fear in even those Goliaths out there. If you, your family, your church, or your business have a problem, we have an attorney ready and willing to go to battle for you today. Click here to schedule a consultation.
Some of Kristy and Barrett’s public service projects are still available online today. See more here:
And Justice for All: A lesson in what went wrong in four high profile wrongful convictions from the perspective of law enforcement, the prosecution, and the defense. http://tylajusticeforall.com/
Strength in Unity: A community discussion about race in police procedure and policy. http://archive.tyla.org/tyla/index.cfm/resources/general-public/strength-in-unity/?mobileFormat=false
Breaking the Silence: A guide to finding mental health when dealing with the stressors of legal practice. https://tyla.org/resource/breaking-the-silence-a-path-to-mental-health/
