Baxter W. Banowsky

Baxter W. Banowsky

Founder & Lead Trial Attorney – Ax Injury Law
“Bax the Ax” – Fighting for his Clients Across Texas for Over 30 Years

Baxter W. Banowsky—known by clients and colleagues as “Bax the Ax”—has been representing Texans in high-stakes litigation for more than three decades. He holds the highest possible rating for both ethics and legal ability from Martindale-Hubbell, a reflection of his commitment to professional excellence and integrity.

Today, Baxter leads Ax Injury Law, a firm devoted to helping injury victims and their families recover the compensation they deserve. With deep courtroom experience and a fearless approach to litigation, he stands up to insurance companies, corporations, and negligent parties—always with the goal of delivering justice for his clients.

While personal injury is now his primary focus, Baxter’s diverse background spans a wide range of civil litigation. He has represented individuals, businesses, and public entities in matters involving:

  • Wrongful death & catastrophic injury
  • Product liability
  • Civil rights & ADA violations
  • Employment & whistleblower claims
  • Eminent domain & inverse condemnation
  • Land use & zoning disputes
  • Shareholder, partnership, & securities litigation
  • Construction defects, insurance coverage, and surety claims

This broad legal experience gives him a unique advantage in personal injury cases that often touch on multiple areas of the law.

Education

  • Southern Methodist University Dedman School of Law, J.D., cum laude, 1992
  • University of Oklahoma, B.S. in Mechanical Engineering, 1989

Licenses & Admissions

  • State Bar of Texas
  • U.S. Supreme Court
  • U.S. Court of Appeals: Fifth, Sixth, and Federal Circuits
  • U.S. District Courts: All four districts in Texas, plus Eastern District of Michigan and District of Nebraska
  • United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO)

Community Involvement

Baxter is deeply committed to serving his community. He has held leadership roles in several nonprofit organizations, including:

  • SMU Athletic Forum Board of Directors (2001–2018), sponsor of the Doak Walker Award
  • Community Services Foundation – Former President, supporting HVAC assistance for low-income and elderly North Texans
  • Grace Academy of Dallas – Former Chairman of the Board of Trustees (2007–2019), supporting Christian education

Personal

Baxter lives in Highland Village, Texas, with his wife Tanya. When he’s not in the courtroom, he enjoys spending time with family,working on his truck and watching college football.

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