Firm History
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- The Law Firm of Palmos & Russ was founded on January 1, 1969 when Bill Palmos and Bryan F. Russ, Sr. became law partners.
- In 1980, James H. McCullough joined the law firm and Bryan F. Russ, Jr. joined the firm shortly thereafter in 1983. Both were ultimately named partners and the firm's name expanded accordingly.
- In 1994, Molly A. Hedrick joined the firm and remains with the firm today.
- Bryan F. Russ III ("Trey"") joined the firm in 2006.
- In 2018, Bryan F. Russ, Jr. was elected District Judge of the 82nd Judicial District and as such was required to leave the firm in order to take the bench and pursue a career in public service.
- In 2021, Travis J. Garney joined the firm.
- In 2022, Amanda E. Lockhart joined the firm.
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Bill Palmos (1915 - 2007)
Bill Palmos, one of the founding partners of the law firm, obtained his Doctor of Jurisprudence from the University of Texas in 1939. He opened his first office in Hearne, Texas, in 1945, just after the close of World War II. In 1950, after 5 years of operating above the old City Cafe in Hearne, he moved his law practice to 306 Cedar Street in Hearne. Mr. Palmos was the attorney for the City of Hearne from 1950-1983. Additionally, he was the County Attorney for Robertson County from 1948-1952. Mr. Palmos was an instrumental member of the law firm for many, many years and his presence is stilled felt today. After his passing in 2008, the Robertson County Historical Commission published Bill Palmos Remembers Hearne by compiling articles written by Mr. Palmos for the local newspaper, "The Hearne Democrat."
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Bryan F. Russ, Sr. (1925 - 1996)
Bryan F. Russ, Sr., one of the founding partners of the law firm, obtained his Doctor of Jurisprudence from the University of Texas in 1950. He practiced law for 19 years before joining Bill Palmos and creating the law firm of Palmos & Russ. Mr. Russ was elected County Attorney for Robertson County in 1952 and held the office for 24 years until stepping down in 1976 to focus on his private practice with Mr. Palmos. During his career, Mr. Russ was director of the 8th District and Chairman of the Board for the State Bar of Texas. His contributions to the practice of law in Robertson County are honored and commemorated by a portrait which hangs in the District Court at the courthouse in Franklin, Robertson County, Texas.