Will Biard announces his candidacy for District Judge of the 62nd Judicial District as a Republican. The 62nd Judicial District encompasses Delta, Franklin, Hopkins and Lamar Counties.
He is currently a partner in the law firm of McLaughlin, Hutchison & Biard, LLP, and is CFO for Harrison, Walker & Harper. Biard has extensive experience as an attorney and civic leader. During his career, his practice has focused primarily in the areas of criminal law, family law, bankruptcy, wills and probate, real estate, banking and business.
He served as Republican Precinct Chair and as Vice-President of the Association of Lamar County Republicans. He is past President of the Lamar County Bar Association and served as District 5 Councilman for the City of Paris from 2007–2011 and as Mayor from 2010-2011.
Biard states “It has always been my desire to uphold the integrity and professionalism of our justice system. Ultimately, it is our judges who must ensure fair and equal treatment to all citizens, and I welcome the opportunity to assist in that cause as District Judge. I possess the requisite skill and expertise to hear the multitude of cases that come before the District Court. As a criminal defense lawyer, I have the experience necessary to judge those accused of crimes and to assess the appropriate sentence on those found guilty. As a real estate title examiner for Stone Title Company, I have the knowledge required to rule in matters involving title to real estate. In representing numerous community businesses and financial institutions, I have the business and financial acumen to preside over civil and business matters. As Mayor of the City of Paris, I had the privilege of presiding over meetings and resolving conflict. Perhaps most importantly, I possess the integrity and temperament to be an effective judge. I look forward to the campaign and am excited to meet the residents of Delta, Franklin, Hopkins and Lamar Counties.”
Biard is licensed by the Texas Supreme Court and is admitted to practice in all Texas courts as well as federal courts in the Eastern District of Texas.
He is a native of Lamar County, graduating from Texas A&M-Commerce with majors in both Industrial Technology and Economics. He obtained his Doctorate of Jurisprudence degree from Texas Tech School of Law in Lubbock in 2001. Biard and his wife Anne, have two young daughters.
Biard can be reached at (903) 495-1854, biard4judge@att.net , or at PO Box 1158, Paris, TX 75461.
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