With the cycling population in Central Texas interacting with increasingly crowded roadways, the demand for specialized legal representation has grown. Cyclistlaw announces that founder and lead trial attorney Lenore Shefman has been selected to the 2026 Super Lawyers list. This recognition marks the third consecutive year, spanning from 2024 through 2026, that Shefman has been included in the organization's annual list. The selection highlights her ongoing work representing cyclists, motorcyclists, and pedestrians in personal injury cases involving motor vehicles.
The Super Lawyers designation is determined by a specific, multi-phase selection process. Super Lawyers, a Thomson Reuters business, operates as a rating service of lawyers from more than seventy practice areas who have attained a high degree of peer recognition and professional achievement. The patented selection process is designed to highlight the top attorneys in each state. It includes independent research, peer nominations, and peer evaluations. Candidates are evaluated on twelve specific indicators of peer recognition and professional achievement, including verdicts and settlements, experience, representative clients, honors and awards, and pro bono and community service. The final published list represents no more than five percent of the lawyers in the state. Earning this distinction for a third straight year demonstrates a documented pattern of professional consistency.
This recent selection coincides with ongoing changes to the traffic infrastructure in the city of Austin. Known for its outdoor culture, the region has recorded a steady number of accidents involving bicycles, motorcycles, and pedestrians. Local traffic reports and municipal safety initiatives frequently highlight the vulnerabilities of those who commute without the protective frame of a standard passenger vehicle. The influx of new residents and the ongoing construction on major traffic arteries like Interstate 35 and MoPac Expressway directly impact the daily commute for two-wheeled riders. While various general practice personal injury firms handle these cases within a broader business model, Cyclistlaw operates as a specialized firm. The practice is strictly focused on the physics, medical requirements, and specific liability factors associated with two-wheel accidents.
A significant focus of Shefman’s practice involves addressing what is commonly referred to in the legal field as "biker bias" during court proceedings. This term describes a tendency among some insurance adjusters, defense counsel, and jurors to assign partial or full fault to cyclists and motorcyclists based on assumptions about riding behavior. Countering these assumptions requires specific forensic evidence gathering, expert accident reconstruction, and formal litigation. When Shefman enters a courtroom or a negotiation as an Austin bicycle accident lawyer, the firm utilizes documented evidence to address these biases and present the case to a jury when a settlement cannot be reached.
In the current legal environment, a large percentage of personal injury cases are resolved through out-of-court settlements. Many legal practices prioritize these early settlements based on their specific case volume models. Conversely, Shefman's practice prepares each case with the structural framework required for a full jury trial. Statistical records indicate a 99 percent trial success rate for the firm. This preparation model is utilized during early negotiations, providing documented trial readiness when discussing compensation and liability with insurance carriers.
The medical realities of bicycle and motorcycle accidents frequently involve long-term recovery processes. Cyclistlaw handles cases involving Traumatic Brain Injuries, spinal cord damage, compound fractures, and severe road rash scarring. These specific physical injuries require a detailed calculation of future medical costs, ongoing physical rehabilitation, lost earning capacity, and general damages. Shefman works with medical professionals and life care planners to ensure that the complete scope of a client's medical needs is accurately quantified and presented during legal proceedings.
Cyclistlaw was initially established in San Francisco in 2003 before expanding its operations to Texas. Today, the personal injury law firm is dedicated exclusively to representing cyclists, motorcyclists, and pedestrians. The practice focuses on providing legal representation to individuals injured in traffic collisions, combining large-scale litigation tactics with a thorough understanding of local court systems. To serve the local community, Cyclistlaw maintains a physical office location in Austin, Texas, where the legal team sees clients strictly on an appointment basis. This structured scheduling approach is designed to ensure that every individual receives focused and uninterrupted attention when discussing their case. During these scheduled appointments, the legal team conducts a thorough review of police reports, medical records, and witness statements to build a comprehensive case strategy. Cyclistlaw manages cases involving substantial verdicts and settlements, and the firm currently serves clients throughout both Texas and California.
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For more information about Shefman Law Group PC, contact the company here:
Cyclistlaw
Lenore Shefman
(512) 386-8117
lenore@cyclistlaw.com
3906 Sidehill Path,
Austin, TX
78731
