Jesse Branick

Jesse was a beloved and dedicated member of the community. He passed away on November 20, 2023. He was born on September 1, 1951, in Port Arthur, Texas. Jesse was known for his dedication to the law and his contributions as an attorney and public servant. After completing his B.B.A. in marketing at Lamar University in 1973, Jesse went on to earn his Juris Doctorate Law Degree from South Texas College of Law. Upon graduating from law school, he joined Provost Sheldon and then Provost Umphrey in Beaumont, Texas. He opened his own law practice in Nederland in 1999 where he represented families in the areas of Wills/Probate, Real Estate, Personal Injury, Adoptions, and Business Law. Jesse's commitment to justice led him to serve as a city attorney for Nederland from 2009 until just before he passed. Additionally, he served as a prosecutor for the cities of Port Neches, Nederland, Groves, and Port Arthur. In recognition of his knowledge and capabilities within the legal field, Jesse also served as a magistrate judge in Jefferson County starting in 2007. Jesse leaves behind a legacy that extends beyond his professional accomplishments. He deeply cherished his family and friends and will be dearly missed by all who had the privilege of knowing him. Throughout his life, Jesse demonstrated unwavering dedication both personally and professionally. Throughout his career, Jesse was known for and looked forward to helping families through his true passion for adoption. His strong sense of morality and passion for justice were evident to all who crossed paths with him. While he will be profoundly missed by those who knew him best, Jesse Branick's memory will endure as a source of inspiration for generations to come. Awards and Honors Honors Dean’s Citizenship Award, 1989 STCL Board of Governors Award, 1989 Who’s Who, 1988 and 1989 STCL Full Scholarship, 1989 American Jurisprudence Award, Admiralty, 1988 Dean’s Honor List, 1988 President’s Merit Award, 1988 Negotiation Competition, Quarter Finalist, 1988 Alpha Tau Omega Fraternity, Thomas Arkle Award for “Outstanding Senior”, 1973

• In Memoriam

• BRANICK, WALSTON & DEVENZIO BRANICK LAW FIRM BRANICK & WALSTON, Partner
• CITY OF PORT ARTHUR - City Prosecutor
• CITY OF GROVES - City Prosecutor
• CITY OF PORT NECHES - City Prosecutor
• MAGISTRATE JUDGE – Mental Hearings for Jefferson County
• CITY OF NEDERLAND - City Attorney
• CITY OF NEDERLAND City Prosecutor
• PROVOST * UMPHREY LAW FIRM, L.L.P., Areas of Practice: Personal Injury, Consumer and Business Law, Contracts and Real Estate
• PROVOST, SHELDON, STEELE, HUGHES, GIBLIN, BRANICK & WIMBERLEY, Associate, Areas of Practice: Business Law, Contracts, Real Estate, Personal Injury & Criminal Law
• LAMAR UNIVERSITY, Adjunct Professor, Paralegal Institute; Legal Research and Writing
• UMPHREY, SWEARINGEN, EDDINS & CARVER, Summer Law Clerk, drafting pleadings, motions and legal memoranda; reviewing files, ADR interviews, research
• TEXACO, INC., International Purchasing Department - purchasing approximately $26 million/year
• TEXACO, INC., Cost Accountant/Shipping Expert/Buyer
• FIRST TEXAS SAVINGS, Loan Officer, Head of Installment Loan Department
• SABINE NATIONAL BANK, Officer Trainee, Head Commercial Teller, Worked in all departments part-time while in high school or college.
• References
• Richard Hughes- Attorney- McPherson, Hughes, Bradley, Wimberley Steele and Chatelain
• Andre Wimer-City Manager
• Val Tizeno-City Attorney
• Dee Sosa-City Manager
• James Black-City Attorney
• Judge Gary Sanderson-60th Judicial District Court, Jefferson County
• Judge Ron Walker-County Judge-Jefferson County Courthouse
• Judge Al Gerson-County Court at Law #1-Jefferson County
• Judge Lupe Flores-County Court at Law #2-Jefferson County

• Texas, 1989

• NISD School Board Trustee, President, Vice President and Secretary College of State Bar of Texas 1997, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2005, 2008, 2009 to present
• Jefferson County Bar Association (2010-2011 - President)
• Jefferson County Bar Association (2009 -2010 – President Elect)
• Jefferson County Bar Association (2008-2009 – Vice President)
• Jefferson County Bar Association (2007-2008 – Treasurer)
• Jefferson County Bar Association (2000 to 2002, 2005 to 2006 – Board of Directors)
• United Methodist Temple - Trustee; Finance Committee; Sunday School Superintendent; Education Committee; Administrative Board; Asbury Sunday School Class Vice-President and President, Teacher, 1998 to present
• Nederland Girls’ Softball Team Manager and Coach, 2001 to 2007
• Krewe of Les Trois Ville, Captain/President, 1999-2002
• Coastal Conservation Association (Beaumont Chapter), Board of Directors, 1993-1999
• Nederland I.S.D. Task Force Team Member for bond referendum, 1997
• Dispute Resolution Center of Jefferson County, Board of Directors, 1990-1994
• Port Arthur Bar Association, President 1993; Vice-President 1992; Secretary-Treasurer 1991
• Member, State Bar of Texas
• Past Member, American Bar Association
• Member, Jefferson County Bar Association
• Past Member, Texas Trial Lawyers Association
• Past Member, American Trial Lawyers Association
• South Texas College of Law, S.E. Texas Alumni Association President, 1995
• United Community Services, Board of Directors, Assistant Chairman and team member, 1979-1984
• Texaco Employees Recreation Association; Chairman, Saltwater Fishing Association, 1982, 1983
• Port Arthur and Beaumont Jaycees, 1968-1974
• Director of Beaumont Jaycees, 1974