Dallas County GOP Chair Wade Emmert began his service in politics at Abilene Christian University by joining the College Republicans. Soon after the birth of his first child, he served in Cedar Hill on the Economic Development Board and later as City Councilman and Precinct Chair coordinator.
As lead attorney representing State Representative Linda Harper-Brown, Wade developed the winning strategy to defeat the Democrats in a hotly contested ballot dispute. He also coordinated ballot integrity training and organization throughout Dallas County and led the fight to expose the election judge who used Wite-Out to change provisional ballots.
In 2009 Wade built a massive campaign for Dallas County Judge from the ground up organizing and leading an effective team almost taking the top job from the Democrats. Last spring he successfully ran for Dallas County GOP Chair and has begun the organizational work to win back Dallas County.
Wade is currently a partner in the law firm of Burford & Ryburn, L.L.P. practicing in corporate law and civil litigation. He has been recognized as a top Texas attorney by Texas Monthly and Law & Politics. He is past President of the Cedar Hill Economic Development Corporation and former chairman of The Best Southwest Partnership. The Cedar Hill Chamber of Commerce named him “Civic Leader of the Year”. Today he serves on the Hospital Advisory Board of Methodist Charlton Medical Center.
Wade was born and raised in Midland. He earned his Bachelor of Arts with Business and International Studies from Abilene Christian University in 1992 and his J.D. from Baylor School of Law in 1995. He is also a member of Mensa.
He has been married for 20 years to Michelle and has two sons, Walker and Will. Wade also serves as deacon and teacher in his church.
Wade Emmert is a partner practicing in corporate law and civil litigation.
Mr. Emmert enjoys a strong relationship with numerous businesses including one of the largest oil and gas management companies, energy companies, hospitals and health care providers. His clients benefit from his experience in a broad spectrum of issues facing today’s emerging and established businesses. He has represented his clients in matters ranging from corporate planning, complex commercial and tort litigation, collections, and regulatory compliance.
Mr. Emmert has tried cases in Dallas, Denton, Collin, and Tarrant counties. In 2011, Wade added mediation training from Dispute Mediation Service to his 17 years of litigation experience. Since then, he has mediated over 30 cases, bringing resolution to substantive issues within difficult matters, ranging from business and corporate disputes, health law related concerns, and personal injury claims.
Mr. Emmert is a former City Council Member for the City of Cedar Hill, Texas and was the Republican nominee for Dallas County Judge in 2010. This experience gives Wade a unique insight into the governmental and regulatory issues facing today’s businesses. Wade serves on the Hospital Advisory Board of Methodist Charlton Medical Center. He is a past chairman of The Best Southwest Partnership and past president of the Cedar Hill Economic Development Corporation. He served Cedar Hill as Chairman of the Vote the Vision bond election campaign. Wade was named by the Cedar Hill Chamber of Commerce as “Civic Leader of the Year.” He is also a member of Mensa.
Mr. Emmert was born in Midland, Texas in 1970. He received a B.A. in Business and International Studies from Abilene Christian University (1992) and his J.D. from Baylor School of Law (1995), where he distinguished himself as a member of the State and National Mock Trial Teams and the National Order of Barristers.
Representative Clients
Energy Transfer Partners
Texas Midstream Gas Services, LLC
TXU
Oncor Electric Delivery Co.
Methodist Health System
Methodist Dallas Medical Center
Methodist Charlton Medical Center
Memberships and Professional Involvement
Board Member, Methodist Charlton Medical Center
Chairman of the Dallas County Republican Party
State Bar of Texas
Dallas Bar Association
Dallas Association of Young Lawyers
Texas Association of Defense Counsel.
Honors and Awards
2004 SuperLawyer by Texas Monthly Magazine and Law & Politics Magazine
2003 SuperLawyer by Texas Monthly Magazine and Law & Politics Magazine
Eduction and Professional Background
J.D., Baylor School of Law, 1995
B.A. in Business and International Studies, Abilene Christian University, 1992
Reported Cases
Barko v. Genzel, 123 S.W.3d 457, Tex.App.-Eastland, Sep 25, 2003.
Rice v. Pinney, 51 S.W.3d 705, Tex.App.-Dallas, Mar 20, 2001.
Court Admission
5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals
U.S. District Courts for the Northern District of Texas