In Memoriam

B. Lee Ware, Jr. was a founding partner in the predecessor firm to Ware Jackson in 1991. He enjoyed a long, successful career as a trial and appellate lawyer, culminating with his selection as the 2005 Trial Lawyer of the Year by the prestigious American Board of Trial Advocates, Texas Chapter. He died fighting a short time later.

Lee was a lawyer, husband, father, soldier, debater, teacher, mentor, and friend. In each of these capacities, he was a bona fide character. During his legal career, Lee tried over 60 jury trials in a wide range of practice areas across the country and handled over 25 matters before the state and federal appeals courts. His proudest achievement was attaining the rank of Colonel in the United States Army Reserve. Lee transformed the lives of the family he loved, the soldiers he led, the attorneys with and against whom he practiced, the students he taught, and the many friends and acquaintances he collected. We miss his keen mind, sharp wit, baffling eccentricities, and loyal heart. But we smile in our sadness because we know Lee has already found the corner table and befriended the maitre d’s.