Kristen Weaver Senior Litigation Attorney
Kristen Weaver is a Houston personal injury attorney and senior litigation attorney at Trust Guss Injury Lawyers. Now in her 11th year of practice, Kristen handles cases involving motor vehicle accidents, commercial truck crashes, premises liability, and serious injuries, with particular experience in traumatic brain injury cases.
A Houston native, Kristen entered personal injury law after beginning her career in another area of practice. What drew her to the field was seeing injured people face an insurance claims process that could make an already difficult experience even harder.
As Kristen explains, “They deserve an advocate.”
That conviction continues to shape her work today. Kristen combines a litigation-focused approach with an emphasis on listening, accessibility, and understanding what each client is going through. For her, representing an injured person means being there to answer questions, build a relationship, and advocate for them through a process they should not have to navigate alone.
Professional Snapshot
| Title | Senior Litigation Attorney |
| Practicing Since | 2015 |
| Office Locations | Houston, TX |
| Licensed In | Texas |
| Practice Focus | Personal Injury, Premises Liability, Motor Vehicle Accidents, Truck Accidents, Traumatic Brain Injuries |
| Education | Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Texas State University, 2012 J.D., South Texas College of Law, 2015 |
| Professional Memberships | American Association for Justice (AAJ) Texas Trial Lawyers Association (TTLA) Houston Trial Lawyers Association (HTLA) |
| Awards & Recognitions | Super Lawyers Rising Stars, 2025-2026 |
| Languages | English |
Kristen’s Recent Case Results
The following results represent cases handled by Kristen Weaver. Past results do not guarantee future outcomes. Every case is different, and results depend on the specific facts, injuries, and circumstances involved.
Meet Kristen Weaver
Kristen Weaver didn’t grow up with a fixed plan to become an attorney. As she approached graduation from Texas State University, where she earned her bachelor’s degree in business, she knew she wanted a professional career but was still deciding what direction it would take. Law was one of several possibilities she considered.
The LSAT ended up settling the question. Kristen enjoyed the challenge, recognized that she had an aptitude for it, and decided to pursue law. She attended South Texas College of Law in Houston, graduating in 2015 and beginning a legal career in the city she had always considered home.
Personal injury law wasn’t where Kristen started, either. After initially practicing family law, she found her way into personal injury and discovered work that felt like a natural fit. She saw how difficult the insurance process could become for people already dealing with the consequences of an injury and found purpose in helping them through it.
One of Kristen’s first major traumatic brain injury cases also helped shape the lawyer she would become. She credits her work with that client for teaching her greater patience and empathy, qualities that continue to influence how she approaches clients and their cases today:
“The case may be what brings someone through the door, but you have to listen to the person and understand what they’re going through.”
Kristen’s Philosophy on Personal Injury Law
Kristen’s approach to personal injury law starts with something simple: listening. Before deciding how to move a case forward, she believes an attorney needs to understand what the client has experienced, what they need, and what concerns they have about the process.
“My approach is always to listen first.”
From there, patience and perseverance become essential. Injury cases can involve extensive medical records, competing opinions, negotiations with insurance companies, and work that clients may never see happening behind the scenes. Kristen believes doing that work thoroughly is part of earning a client’s trust.
Her experience with injured clients has also reinforced the importance of empathy. Rather than viewing a claim only in terms of its legal issues, Kristen tries to remain mindful of the person whose life has been disrupted and the challenges they may be dealing with outside the case.
“You have to be patient enough to listen and persistent enough to keep pushing the case forward.”
Practice Areas & Experience
Kristen represents injured clients across a range of personal injury matters, with particular experience in:
- Car Accidents
- Truck and Commercial Vehicle Accidents
- Premises Liability
- Traumatic Brain Injuries
- Serious Injury Claims
Motor vehicle and trucking cases make up a significant part of Kristen’s practice, while traumatic brain injury cases have become an area of particular focus. Her experience also includes cases involving serious injuries, disputed medical treatment, and commercial vehicle crashes.
What Clients Can Expect When Working With Kristen
Kristen believes trust starts with being available. Injured clients are often dealing with an unfamiliar process, and she wants them to know there is a real person on the other end of the phone when they have questions or need help understanding what comes next.
As Kristen puts it:
“The key to building trust is simple – answer the phone.”
It’s a simple idea, but one that reflects her larger approach to client relationships. Kristen prioritizes listening, accessibility, and communication so clients can feel connected to the people handling their case.
Her approach is grounded in four principles:
- Listening before making assumptions about what a client needs
- Being accessible when clients have questions
- Building a genuine relationship throughout the case
- Working collaboratively to give clients the support they need
Kristen also values Trust Guss Injury Lawyers’ team-based approach, where clients work with the same case manager and attorneys as their case progresses. For Kristen, that continuity helps create the familiarity and trust that should be part of the attorney-client relationship.
Kristen’s Insights on Personal Injury Law
“There is so much that goes on behind the scenes.”
Kristen wants clients to understand that building an injury case involves work they may never see. As she explains, the claims and litigation process requires specialized knowledge, and much of the work happens outside the client’s view: “We are working hard for you even if you don’t see every key stroke.”
“Making sure to work up a case thoroughly, the right way, gives you the ammunition you need to conduct aggressive negotiations.”
Kristen saw the importance of thorough preparation in a commercial vehicle case where the insurance company initially offered her client $75,000. Kristen pushed the insurer to consider all of the client’s medical treatment rather than relying solely on the opinions of its hired experts. The case was ultimately resolved for $300,000.
For Kristen, the result illustrates why the work that goes into developing a claim can matter when it comes time to negotiate.
“Get help! Medically and legally. Doing it alone is hard.”
After a serious injury, Kristen encourages people to seek the help they need rather than trying to manage everything themselves. Getting appropriate medical attention is important for addressing the injury, while speaking with an attorney can help someone better understand the legal process and their options.
Houston Is Home for Kristen
Kristen’s connection to Houston is both personal and professional. She was born and raised less than 30 minutes from Trust Guss Injury Lawyers’ Houston headquarters and has lived in the area her entire life.
That connection influenced an important early career decision. When choosing a law school, Kristen attended South Texas College of Law because she already knew she wanted to remain in Houston to build her career.
“This is home. This is where I wanted to practice. This is where I wanted to make a difference.”
Outside the office, Kristen enjoys spending time with family, traveling, and attending events, shows, and games. She also has a less expected chapter in her background: Kristen grew up as an international gymnast, attended a gymnastics academy beginning in third grade, and competed for a national title.
Frequently Asked Questions for Kristen
“I didn’t actually start my career in personal injury. I practiced family law before making the switch, and once I got into personal injury, it felt like the right fit.
I saw people going through devastating events who were then having to deal with insurance companies and a claims process that could make an already difficult situation even harder. I wanted to be in a position where I could help people through that process and make a difference for them.”
“For me, it starts with listening. I want to understand what a client is dealing with and make sure they feel comfortable asking questions.
Being accessible matters, too. Sometimes building trust is as simple as answering the phone and making sure your client knows there’s an actual person on the other end who is there to help.”
“Patience and perseverance. You need patience to listen to your client, understand what they’re going through, and give the case the attention it deserves. You also need perseverance because these cases can take time, and you have to be willing to keep doing the work and pushing forward.”
“Call and find out. You don’t need to figure everything out on your own before speaking with an attorney. If you’re unsure whether you have a case, having that conversation can help you understand your options and decide what makes sense from there.”
“The culture here really matters to me. We actually care about each other, and we care about the people we represent. It’s a collaborative environment where people at every level of a case are comfortable asking questions and going to each other for help.
At the end of the day, you have to choose based on the people who are there. We have good people who have a heart for this work, and I think clients can feel that.”
Talk to Kristen and the Trust Guss Injury Lawyers Team
If you’ve been injured and aren’t sure what to do next, Kristen and the team at Trust Guss Injury Lawyers are ready to listen, answer your questions, and help you understand your options.
Contact us today for a free consultation to discuss your situation and learn how our team may be able to help.
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