OUR TEAM
TRAVIS CLARDY
Attorney
OVERVIEW
Travis P. Clardy has more than 30 years of experience in civil litigation. Mr. Clardy's practice involves civil litigation at the state and federal levels in a broad range of commercial matters, including employment law, environmental law, trucking litigation, insurance litigation, product liability litigation and commercial litigation. He represents individuals, private business interests and Fortune 500 companies, as well as provides business and corporate counsel.
In addition to his law practice, Mr. Clardy serves as State Representative for Texas House District 11, which covers Nacogdoches, Newton, Panola, Rusk, Sabine, and Shelby counties. On the Texas House's Homeland Security and Public Safety Committee, he worked to ensure that local municipalities cannot overregulate gun store owners. As a member of the Human Services Committee, he worked with his colleagues to streamline and reduce regulations on long-term care facilities. Mr. Clardy has been recognized for his work to facilitate prosecution of criminals who manufacture and sell dangerous synthetic drugs, as well as his support of law enforcement, rural healthcare and protecting Constitutional rights. In addition, Mr. Clardy authored omnibus legislation encouraging the development of hotel and convention centers throughout Texas through the local use of hotel occupancy taxes.
Prior to operating Clardy Law Offices with his sons, Mr. Clardy has been engaged in the practice of law as a sole practitioner, a partner in a prominent East Texas litigation firm, as an owner of title companies, and, most recently, as the partner in charge of the Nacogdoches-based East Texas office of a major regional law firm.
EDUCATION
Pepperdine University School of Law, J.D.
Abilene Christian University, B.B.A., Management
BAR ADMISSIONS/LICENSES
Texas
COURT ADMISSIONS
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U.S. Supreme Court
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U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas
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U.S. District Court for the Western District of Texas
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U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas
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U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas
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U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit
MEMBERSHIPS
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Texas Sunset Advisory Commission
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Center for Legislative Energy and Environmental Research (CLEER), Board of Directors, 2015-2019
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Nacogdoches County Bar Association, President, 2010-2012
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Shelby County Bar Association, President, 1993-1995
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East Texas Area Council, Boy Scouts of America, Executive Board
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Nacogdoches Rotary Club, Paul Harris Fellow
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Stephen F. Austin State University College of Fine Arts, Dean's Circle
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American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA), East Texas Chapter
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State Bar of Texas
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Texas Association of Defense Counsel (TADC)
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Defense Research Institute (DRI)
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Trucking Industry Defense Association (TIDA)
HONORS & AWARDS
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Champion for Free Enterprise, Texas Association of Business, 2017, 2020
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Champion of Long Term Care, Texas Health Care Association (TCHA), 2017, 2019, 2020
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Legislator of the Year, Texas Municipal Police Association, 2015, 2019
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Recognition for Support of Fine Arts, Stephen F. Austin State University College of Fine Arts Dean's Circle, 2019
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Legislator of the Year, Deep East Texas Council of Governments, 2019
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Legislator of the Year, East Texas Council of Governments, 2019
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Appreciation of Support, Nacogdoches County Retired Teachers Association, 2016, 2019
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Graduate, Legislative Energy Horizon Institute, 2019
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Citizen of the Year, Rusk Chamber, 2018
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Champion of Transparency, Texas Press Association, 2017
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Appreciation for Dedication and Partnership, County and District Clerks' Association of Texas, 2015–2016
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Friend of the First Amendment Award, Texas Press Association, 2015
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TORCHbearer Award, Texas Organization of Rural and Community Hospitals, 2015
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Law and Order Award, Texas District and County Attorneys Association, 2015
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Texas Health Advocacy Tribute Award, Texas Hospital Association, 2015
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Hall of Fame Inductee, Nacogdoches Heritage Festival, 2015
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William B. Travis Award, Texas Citizens Coalition, 2015
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Courageous Conservative Award, Texas Conservative Coalition, 2015
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Legislator of the Year Award, Texas Civil Justice League, 2013
TYLER "GUS" CLARDY
Attorney
OVERVIEW
Gus Clardy's practice focuses on general, commercial, oil and gas, and other litigation. Gus attended the Pepperdine University School of Law, where he was a member of the Law Review and graduated with honors. He was also a starting center for the Pepperdine University basketball team as an undergraduate and earned West Coast Conference All-Academic First Team honors three times. Gus grew up in Nacogdoches and currently resides in Tyler.
EDUCATION
Pepperdine University School of Law, J.D.
Pepperdine University, B.A., Economics
BAR ADMISSIONS/LICENSES
Texas
JOHN CLARDY
Attorney
OVERVIEW
John Clardy's practice focuses on general business law and transactions. Prior to working at Clardy Law Offices, John worked in the Dallas market for a major national law firm, where he assisted on project finance and lending transactions, including structured financing, asset-based lending, and other forms of debt and equity financing. John attended the University of Texas School of Law, where he was a member of the Texas Journal of Oil, Gas, and Energy Law. John grew up in Nacogdoches and Whitehouse and currently resides in Tyler.
EDUCATION
University of Texas School of Law, J.D.
Pepperdine University, B.A., History
BAR ADMISSIONS/LICENSES
Texas
EDUCATION
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Graduated from Nacogdoches High School
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Attended Stephen F. Austin State University
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Earned Bachelor of Arts in Music from The University of Texas at Austin
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Completed Legal Assistant Certificate Program at The University of Texas at Austin
CLAIRE GILMORE
Paralegal
OVERVIEW
Claire was not born in Nacogdoches but spent a large amount of her childhood growing up in the Oldest Town. After graduating from Nacogdoches High School, Claire attended Stephen F. Austin State University before she and her horse Nomad transferred to The University of Texas at Austin. Because UT did not offer a degree related to her passion (Messin’ With Horses) Claire earned a Bachelor of Arts in Music, which most closely resembled her second passion – Band Geek.
Following graduation, Claire embarked on a sub-lucrative career answering phones and working retail around Austin. It became clear that this career path would not support her horse habit, so Claire went back to school and completed the Legal Assistant Certificate Program at The University of Texas at Austin.
In 1994, Claire and Nomad returned to Nacogdoches so they could spend more time together. Pursuant to the Law of Proximity (not a real law), Claire started working with Travis because she was nearby. She has known Gus and John since she was taller than they were, and has watched them grow in both height and personhood for nearly 30 years. Claire is extremely proud of “The Boys” and the men, dads, and attorneys they have become.
When she’s not working, Claire enjoys the very good friends she has made at her various life stops, giving thanks for her good fortune, and, of course, messin’ with horses.
JUDY CLARDY
Office Manager
OVERVIEW
A five-time All-American tennis player, Judy Clardy met Travis Clardy while playing at Abilene Christian University. Together, they raised four sons, John and Gus among them. She has served as the Office Manager of Clardy Law Offices for over two decades.
EDUCATION
Abilene Christian University, B.S., Business/Commerce
