Trent Devenzio

I was certified to mediate while a junior in college. I then went to law school; however, I always view an issue first from the standpoint of how to create a win/win solution for both parties. If a win/win solution is not possible, I then put on my litigator hat and move with intent to maximize my client's position. Awards and Honors Super Lawyers® Selectees Trent Devenzio included in a Super Lawyers® list Honors Texas Monthly – Rising Star, 2006 Texas Monthly – Rising Star, 2007 Outstanding Young Lawyer Jefferson County, Texas, 2004 Mediator of the Year - Jefferson County Dispute Resolution Center, 2004 Other Sources of Feedback About Trent Devenzio Included on the 2026Texas Super Lawyers list Past Lists 2007 Texas Super Lawyers list 2006 Texas Super Lawyers list

• Branick & Devenzio, December, 2010 – Present
• McCall & Devenzio, PLLC, April, 2008 – November, 2010
• Waldman & Smallwood, P.C. 1994 – April, 2008
• Managing Attorney - Nederland, Texas Branch Office 2000 - 2008

• Mediation as a Conflict Resolution Model., Presented to the Nederland Independent School District in July, 2005.
• How to Insure a Successful Mediation – A Mediator’s Perspective., Presented during the Jefferson County Bar Association Mediation Seminar in September, 2011.
• A Mediator’s View of Effective Settlements at Mediation., Presented during the Jefferson County Bar Association Litigation Seminar in October, 2011.
• How to Improve Your Chances of Winning Your VA Disability Claim., Presented at the VA Beaumont Outpatient Clinic in January, 2012 and January, 2013.

• Texas, 1993
• Specialties and Certifications
• Personal Injury Trial Law, Texas Board of Legal Specialization, 2002

• Jefferson County Bar Association (President, 2012 – 2013)
• Jefferson County Bar Association (Vice-President, 2010 – 2011)
• Jefferson County Bar Association (Secretary, 2009 – 2010)
• Jefferson County Bar Association (Director, 2005 – 2006)
• Jefferson County Dispute Resolution Center Mediator (Mediator Trainer, 1988 – Present)
• Lamar Port Arthur Paralegal Program Advisory Board Member (2008 – Present)
• Better Business Bureau Autoline Arbitrator (2009 – Present)
• Michelle F. Mehaffy American Inn of Court Board Chair (2016 - 2019)
• State Bar of Texas Unauthorized Practice of Law Subcommittee – District 3A (Committee Member, 2009 – Present)
• Nederland Education Foundation Director (2011 – Present)
• MCT Credit Union Advisory Board Member (2014 - Present)
• CASA Board Member (2014 - 2016)
• Jefferson County Bar Association Foundation Chair (2013 - 2014)
• Methodist Southeast Texas District Board of Trustees (2010 – 2012)
• Wesley Student Center (Lamar University, 2006 – 2009)
• Wesley Student Center (Chairman of the Board, 2006 – 2008)
• First United Methodist Church – Nederland, Texas (Administrative Board – Chair, 2014)
• First United Methodist Church – Nederland, Texas (Staff Parish Committee – Chair, 2002 – 2003 and 2006 – 2008)
• First United Methodist Church – Nederland, Texas (Finance Committee Member, 2005 – 2006)
• First United Methodist Church – Nederland, Texas (Administrative Board Member, 2010 – Present)
• Lamar University Alumni Advisory Board (Member, 1995 – 2005)
• Lamar University Alumni Advisory (President, 2003 – 2004)
• Jefferson County Young Lawyers (Board Member, 1999 – 2003)
• Jefferson County Young Lawyers (Settlement Week Chairman, 1999 – 2002)
• Jefferson County Young Lawyers (Webpage Chairman, 2002 - 2003)
• Nederland High School Mock Trial Team Coach, 2002 – 2003
• Jefferson County Pro Bono Board of Directors (Board Member, 2001 - 2002)
• Epsilon Endowment – Board Member, 1995 - 1999
• Fraternities and Sororities
• Sigma Phi Epsilon
• Blue Key