E. Alan Bennett became of counsel to the firm in 2011. Alan has an eclectic practice, which includes a primary focus on civil and criminal appellate law in addition to criminal defense, litigation, and transactional law. Alan's lengthy experience as an appellate court staff attorney gives him unique insights as he represents appellate clients in both state and federal court. With board certification in criminal law and prior experience as a prosecuting attorney, Alan is an effective advocate for criminal defendants. Alan has tried more than fifty cases to verdict before district court and county court at law juries and negotiated hundreds of plea bargains, which serves him well as a litigator.

Before joining the firm, Alan served as a staff attorney at the Tenth Court of Appeals in Waco for the Honorable Rex D. Davis during his tenure as Chief Justice and for Justice Felipe Reyna. Alan also served as an assistant district attorney in the McLennan County District Attorney's Office for several years.

Alan is actively involved in the Waco community, where he presently serves as a deacon, Sunday school teacher and choir member in his church and is engaged in volunteer work.

Alan and his wife, Sharon, have been married since 1990, and have four children.