Michael Bourland, JD '99, Wins Outstanding Pro Bono Advocate Award

WACO, Texas -

Michael Bourland, JD '99, of the Waco law firm Witt, McGregor & Bourland, P.L.L.C., was named a 2016 Outstanding Pro Bono Advocate by the Waco-McLennan County Young Lawyers Association (WMCYLA).

Josh Borderud, Immediate Past President of the Waco-McLennan County Young Lawyers Association presents Michael Bourland with a 2016 Outstanding Pro Bono Advocate Award

Bourland was recognized for outstanding service to the community during the Waco-McLennan County Bar Association luncheon on Friday, April 7, 2017. Josh Borderud, Immediate Past President of the Waco-McLennan County Young Lawyers Association presented Bourland with the award. Along with many other local lawyers, Bourland participated in WMCYLA’s year-long 2016 Pro Bono Challenge. The challenge resulted in 2,450 volunteer hours to help those in need.

Baylor Lawyer Marcy Wilkin was also named a 2016 Outstanding Pro Bono Advocate by the WMCYLA.

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. Bourland's practice also includes representation of small businesses and individuals in various corporate and business matters, as well as will preparation and estate planning.

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