Partners & Associates
Witt, McGregor, & Bourland, P.L.L.C. is composed of 3 partners: Matt Witt, Jay McGregor, and Michael Bourland along with associates and firm staff.
Matt Witt
Mr. Witt is a trial attorney who has defended a wide variety of civil cases in State and Federal Courts throughout Texas. This includes cases in the aviation field, representing both aircraft and powerplant manufacturers and maintenance facilities, air taxi operators, and individual pilots; Deceptive Trade Practices claims; employment claims; landlord/tenant claims; and breach of contract claims.
His current practice primarily involves the defense of physicians targeted in medical malpractice claims.
Education
- Texas A&M University (B.A. 1977)
- University of Texas School of Law (J.D. 1986)
Professional Admissions
- State Bar of Texas, 1986
- U.S. District Court – Northern, Southern, Eastern, and Western Districts
Activities
- Recipient of Multiple American Jurisprudence Awards
- Speaker, TMLT Medical Malpractice Symposium, 2004; Baylor University Law School, 2007
- Member, Texas Association of Defense Counsel
- USAF, 1978-1983; USAFR, 1983-1996; retd.
- Member, Waco-McLennan County Bar Association
Jay McGregor
Mr. McGregor is a trial attorney with over 20 years of civil litigation experience. He has handled over 600 civil cases in over 45 counties in Central Texas. His trial practice primarily involves insurance defense, including automobile collisions, uninsured/underinsured motorist claims, premises liability claims, wrongful death/survival actions and litigation involving enforcement of hospital liens.
Mr. McGregor has tried civil jury trials in 17 counties throughout Texas.
Education
- Baylor University (B.A., Political Science, 1991)
- Mississippi College (J.D., with distinction, 1996)
Professional Admissions
- State Bar of Texas, 1996
- U.S. District Court – Western District
Activities
- Member, Waco-McLennan County Bar Association
- Past President, Waco-McLennan County Bar Association, 2014-2015
- Past President, Waco Skeet and Trap Club, 2010-2012
Primary Clients
- State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company
- Resource Corporation of America
- Farmers Insurance Company
Michael Bourland
Michael Bourland is a trial attorney who has handled a broad range of civil cases in courts throughout Texas. His trial practice involves insurance defense with respect to both third party and first party claims, personal injury, commercial and business disputes, insurance litigation, and collection matters. Michael’s practice also includes representation of small businesses and individuals in various corporate and business matters, including business entity formation, contract preparation and review, and business or asset acquisition. His practice further includes assisting individuals in will preparation, estate planning, and probate matters.
Michael is married and has three children. He and his family are active members of Highland Baptist Church. He enjoys coaching basketball and baseball, and watching his kids play sports.
Education
- University of Mary Hardin-Baylor (B.A. Business Administration and Spanish, 1996)
- Baylor University (J.D. 1999)
Professional Admissions
- State Bar of Texas, 1999
- U.S. District Court — Northern, Eastern, and Western Districts
Activities
- Deacon, Highland Baptist Church
- Board of Directors, Central Texas Fatherhood Initiative (2006-2008)
- Board of Directors, New Life Advance International (2013 – present)
- Board of Directors, Waco-McLennan County Bar Association (2015 – present)
- Board of Directors, Texas Wind Athletics (2015 – present)
- Member, Waco-McLennan County Bar Association
- Member, Bell County Bar Association
Representative Clients
State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company
Adam Bender – Associate
Mr. Bender is a trial and transactional attorney who has represented clients in both Texas and Oklahoma. Adam maintains a general practice at the firm, with a focus on landowner related issues predominated by lease negotiation, water disposal agreements, surface use agreements, renewable energy leases, easements, utility facilities agreements and title review among other matters as well as initial negotiations, special commissioner hearings and litigation in eminent domain proceedings. Adam also represents small businesses and individuals in corporate and transactional matters, including entity formation, contract preparation and review, and acquisition/sale of business assets. His practice further includes appearances before administrative bodies such as the Texas Railroad Commission, Public Utility Commission of Texas and the Oklahoma Corporation Commission.
Education
- University of Tulsa College of Law (J.D. 2014)
- University of Mary Harden Baylor (B.A. 2007)
Professional Associations
- Oklahoma Bar Association
- State Bar of Texas
- S. District Court-Northern District of Texas
