We Are The Law Firm In West Texas

While most firms focus on metropolitan areas like Dallas, Houston, San Antonio, or Austin and pay lip service to West Texas, we exclusively focus on helping our West Texas communities. Keith & Lorfing has offices in Abilene, Lubbock, Midland, and San Angelo. We don’t just understand the legal system out in West Texas, we know the system. Our former law partners are now judges and elected district attorneys in West Texas. So when we say we know the judges and the prosecutors, and what the courts expect, we’re not just blowing smoke.

More importantly, our roots run deep. Managing partner Russell Lorfing was a federal prosecutor in Lubbock.  Partner Trey Keith has lived in Sweetwater for 25 years. Of counsel Joel Wilks is a fourth generation West Texan. Of counsel Christopher Solis grew up in far west Texas or he would say, the real west Texas. From the Panhandle to the Llano Estacado all the way down to Big Bend, we are proud to focus our legal practice in the Wild West.

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What Does it Mean to be West Texas Tough

West Texas Tough means different things to different people. To us, it’s more than a slogan – it’s a lifestyle and mindset on how we approach each case.

West Texas Tough refers

  1. to the same grit and determination that defined the American West.   We believe that all things are possible through hard work and dedication.  Our lawyers believe that natural talent is secondary to work ethic. When the other side works hard, we work harder.  When they file five motions, we file ten.  West Texas Tough means outworking the competition.

  2. A mental fortitude that embraces a never-say-never mentality.  When people tell us that a certain result is “impossible” we double down and look for ways to make the impossible, possible.  West Texas Tough means never giving up.

  3. Embracing a warrior’s mindset.  We’re trial lawyers.  And we’re not afraid of a fight.  While most lawyers these days talk about settlement and negotiation, we rely on our years of trial experience.  And while there is a certainly a place in the legal system for negotiation, West Texas Tough means bringing the fight to our opponent.

  4. Leaning in when others tune out.  Lawyers love to hear themselves talk.  It’s easy to hire a person and tell them what to do.  It’s much more difficult to hire someone and let them tell you what to do.  To be an effective advocate and properly advise our client, it means checking our egos at the door and any preconceived notions we have on a certain topic.  West Texas Tough means listening to our clients first and only then developing a strategy for your case

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Partners

Trey Keith

Founding Partner Meet Trey

“I will fight for the downtrodden and marginalized, against any entity. Because justice demands it.”

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Russell Lorfing

Founding Partner Meet Russell

“When the whole world stands against you, we stand up for you.”


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The Team

Joel Wilks

Joel Wilks

Attorney
Meet Joel

“The secret to winning at trial is crafting a story that will keep jurors on the edge of the seats - and no one does it better than Joel Wilks.”

Julian DeBerry

Julian DeBerry

The Up-and-Comer
Meet Julian

“A student athlete and natural leader, this young man can do it all. He takes point on client relations and is a trusted member of our team. We cant wait to see what he will accomplish.”

Emily Williamson

The Brain Child
Meet Emily

“Emily is one smart cookie. With a masters in criminal justice and a can-do attitude, Emily is proof big things come in small packages.”

Adelle Jimenez

Adelle Jimenez

The Muscle
Meet Adelle

“A fierce and loyal compatriate, Adelle personifies our motto of West Texas Tough. “You dont spit into the wind. You dont tug on superman’s cap. And you dont mess around with Adelle. ”

Christopher Solis

Christopher Solis

Attorney
Meet Christopher

“A savant at closing arguments, Chris is the guy you want standing next to you in a courtroom and the attorney we turn to when we need to bring the case home.”

Amanda Thompson

The Brilliant Organizer
Meet Amanda

“Like a magician, Amanda turns chaos into structure and order. Her attention to detail, intellect, and hyper organizational skills make an indispensible contribution to Keith & Lorfing”

Wendi Pearson

The Fixer
Meet Wendi

“With over 20 years of experience in the legal field, Wendi has made a career out of fixing the mistakes of the attorney that work with her. Clients call her a gatekeeper - we just call her boss.”

Bill Lutrell

The Statesmen
Meet Bill

“With over 30 years of experience, Bill looks more like a politician than a business manager. A CPA and certified bad a**, BIll keeps the trains running and handles the business side of the firm.”

Elizabeth Morrow

Elizabeth Morrow

The 007
Meet Elizabeth

“Bond. James Bond. Or as we call her, Elizabeth. She is the first person you see or talk to at Keith and Lorfing. But don’t let her kindness fool you - she’s more than meets the eye. She speaks russian. She grew up in Ukraine. And she knows how to operate a chainsaw and heavy machinery. ”

Why We’re Different

Over 500 Trials

  • Over 75 Years of Combined Experience

  • Voted Best Lawyers in Abilene for 2023

  • Multiple offices throughout West Texas


  • Multiple Attorneys on Staff Previously Served as State & Federal Prosecutors


  • Personalized Approach to Handling Cases

Areas Served

  • Bailey
  • Lamb
  • Hale
  • Floyd
  • Lubbock
  • Medley
  • Stonewall
  • Crosby
  • Kent
  • Garza
  • Lynn
  • Gaines
  • Dawson
  • Haskell
  • Throckmorton
  • Knox
  • King
  • Dickens
  • Stephens
  • Eastland
  • Comanche
  • Brown
  • Coleman
  • McCulloch
  • Menard
  • Tom
  • Green
  • Concho
  • Kimble
  • Irion
  • Sterling
  • Reagan
  • Coke
  • Runnels
  • Midland
  • Ector
  • Winkler
  • Loving
  • Ward
  • Crane
  • Upton
  • Pecos
  • Reeves
  • Brewster
  • Scurry
  • Nolan
  • Taylor
  • Callahan
  • Mitchell
  • Howard
  • Andrews
  • Concho
  • Sutton
  • Floyd
  • Potter

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  • Over 75 Years of Combined Experience

  • Voted Best Lawyers in Abilene for 2023

  • Multiple offices throughout West Texas


  • Multiple Attorneys on Staff Previously Served as State & Federal Prosecutors


  • Personalized Approach to Handling Cases

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