Tyler Wilkerson
Associate Attorney
The only way to do great work is to love what you do. If you haven’t found it yet, keep looking. Don’t settle. As with all matters of the heart, you’ll know when you find it.
— Steve Jobs
Biography
Early Life & Education
Tyler grew up in Richardson, Texas and attended Plano East Senior High School. Upon graduating, he enrolled at Southern Methodist University and received his Bachelor of Science in Economics with Financial Application and a Bachelor of Arts in Public Policy. He first realized he wanted to pursue a career in law when his sister was involved in a car accident. He was inspired when he saw her attorney fight to help her obtain compensation for medical bills.
Legal Training
Tyler attended law school at New York Law School and was involved in many extracurriculars like the New York Law School Law Review, Health Law Society, and Mediation Clinic. Upon graduating in 2021, he received his Juris Doctor.
Career at Smith Clinesmith
Tyler is most excited to make an impact by writing about complex legal issues to achieve justice for our clients.
Credentials
Education
J.D., New York Law School
B.S. Economics with Financial Application, Southern Methodist University
B.A. Public Policy, Southern Methodist University
Licenses
State Bar of Texas
Associations
Memberships
The Health Law Section of the State Bar of Texas
American Association for Justice
AAJ Nursing Home Litigation Group
Texas Trial Lawyers Association
To speak to us about obtaining legal help for your elderly loved one, call our offices today at 1-833-3-DIGNITY.