Waco
About us
At Blanchard & Thomas, we are family-focused and deeply committed to serving our local communities, small businesses, churches, hospitals, and universities. Our firm stands firmly with local families and individual clients, not large corporate entities, and we diligently ensure each case receives the attention and dedication it deserves. Our practice areas encompass a wide range of legal issues that families and individuals might face.
About us
At Blanchard & Thomas, we are family-focused and deeply committed to serving our local communities, small businesses, churches, hospitals, and universities. Our firm stands firmly with local families and individual clients, not large corporate entities, and we diligently ensure each case receives the attention and dedication it
deserves. Our practice areas encompass a wide range of legal issues that families and individuals might face.
At Blanchard & Thomas, our Family Law practice is dedicated to helping families navigate the complexities of legal issues such as divorce, child custody, and adoption. Our empathetic and experienced attorneys work to ensure the best interests of our clients and their loved ones, providing comprehensive guidance and support throughout the process.
Our Criminal Defense practice prioritizes protecting our clients’ rights and freedoms. With a team of experienced attorneys, we aggressively defend against charges, working tirelessly to develop strategic defense plans and aim for favorable outcomes.
Our Wills & Trusts practice focuses on helping clients plan for the future, ensuring their assets and loved ones are protected. Our attorneys offer expert guidance on estate-planning matters, including creating wills and trusts, probate issues, and estate administration.
Our Business Law practice offers comprehensive legal services for businesses of all sizes. We assist with business formation, contract negotiation and drafting, commercial litigation, and other legal aspects of running a business, aiming to protect our clients’ interests and facilitate their success.
Our Personal Injury practice represents individuals who have been harmed due to the negligence of others. We work to secure compensation for medical expenses, lost wages, and pain and suffering, advocating for our client's rights and well-being every step of the way.
The Blanchard & Thomas Legal Team
Our team of highly dedicated and professional lawyers brings extensive experience and expertise to each practice area.
BARRETT THOMAS
Founding Partner / Managing Attorney
KRISTY BLANCHARD
Founding Partner / Managing Attorney
JOHN SHAW
Managing Attorney
KRISTIN KAYE
Associate Partner / Managing Attorney
Our Mission
Our mission is rooted in our commitment to our clients. We have outlined this commitment in our “Clients’ Bill of Rights,” which encapsulates the core values of our firm.
We Aim to Win
We always strive for the best possible outcomes for our clients and take their success personally.
Strategic Planning
We work closely with our clients to develop and implement strategies that maximize their chances of success.
Honesty and Integrity
We build our relationships on a foundation of total honesty, fostering trust critical for success both in and out of the courtroom.
Commitment To Communication
We prioritize open and ongoing communication with our clients, ensuring they are informed and involved at every stage.
Client Attorney Relationship
While the attorney-client relationship may not always result in friendship, we believe it should always result in mutual respect. We zealously advocate for our clients whether we agree with their choices or not. We do not judge our clients’ past actions; we simply attempt to help them learn from them, live with them, and overcome them. We work to see our clients thrive!
Our Promise
We serve at our clients’ pleasure. If for any reason whatsoever the client decides he/she is better off with a different attorney or law firm, we will respectfully and professionally do whatever we can to get the new attorney or law firm up to speed and ready to take over the case. We vow to never object to a client’s request to seek alternative counsel, and we promise to return 100% of any unearned advance payments.
We Aim to Win
We always strive for the best possible outcomes for our clients and take their success personally.
Strategic Planning
We work closely with our clients to develop and implement strategies that maximize their chances of success.
Honesty and Integrity
We build our relationships on a foundation of total honesty, fostering trust critical for success both in and out of the courtroom.
Commitment To Communication
We prioritize open and ongoing communication with our clients, ensuring they are informed and involved at every stage.
Client Attorney Relationship
While the attorney-client relationship may not always result in friendship, we believe it should always result in mutual respect. We zealously advocate for our clients whether we agree with their choices or not. We do not judge our clients’ past actions; we simply attempt to help them learn from them, live with them, and overcome them. We work to see our clients thrive!
Our Promise
We serve at our clients’ pleasure. If for any reason whatsoever the client decides he/she is better off with a different attorney or law firm, we will respectfully and professionally do whatever we can to get the new attorney or law firm up to speed and ready to take over the case. We vow to never object to a client’s request to seek alternative counsel, and we promise to return 100% of any unearned advance payments.
