In Memoriam
LEWIN PLUNKETT
1941 - 2024
EDUCATION
The University of Texas School of Law (LL.B. 1965)
The University of Texas (B.A. 1964)
ADMISSIONS
State Bar of Texas
United States District Court for the Western District of Texas
United States District Court for the Southern District of Texas
United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit
HONORS
CERTIFICATIONS
Personal Injury Trial Law, Texas Board of Legal Specialization (1978)
Civil Trial Law, Texas Board of Legal Specialization (1978)
MEMBERSHIPS
San Antonio Bar Association
American Bar Association
Defense Counsel of San Antonio
International Association of Defense Counsel
Texas Association of Defense Counsel
Defense Research Institute
State Bar of Texas Construction Law Section
Professional Enhancement Grievance Committee for San Antonio, 1998-2002
American Board of Trial Advocates (Advocate)
William S. Sessions American Inns of Court (Charter Master of the Bench)
Phi Delta Phi
MILITARY
Allen Lewin Plunkett, 82, went to be with the Lord on Monday, October 7, 2024, in San Antonio, Texas.
Lewin was born and raised in Quanah, Texas. He was a faithful servant of God, and a loyal son and brother.
After graduating from Quanah High School, he was admitted to the University of Texas in 1960 and graduated in 1965 with B.A. & J.D. degrees. He had been the President of the UT Young Republicans as well.
Lewin moved to San Antonio after graduation and began the practice of law with the firm of Wiley, Thornton & Plumb. Afterwards, Lewin and a few of his lifelong friends started the firm of Plunkett, Gibson & Allen. PGA soon became an icon of the legal community, growing to over forty lawyers. Among them, Lewin was always the most respected and revered.
Lewin was active in the legal profession: he was president of the San Antonio chapter of the American Board of Trial Advocates, State Chairman of the Texas Association of Defense Counsel and a member of the American College of Trial Lawyers. He served on numerous committees of the State Bar of Texas. He always encouraged firm attorneys to serve the profession in volunteer capacities. He frequently lectured on legal topics for State Bar educational seminars. And during that time, he became the first, and maybe only, attorney to get a defense verdict in the fabled Ford Pinto cases.
While Lewin was a formidable advocate, he was best known for his even temperament and his commitment to the ethical practice of law. He could be depended on to “do the right thing”. He earned the respect of lawyers and judges throughout Texas. His law practice would change over the years but one thing did not – you could always count on him being a steady and an honest leader that treated everyone who worked with him, no matter their position in the firm or station in life, with decency and respect.
Lewin left behind a son, daughter, grandchildren, and wife who made his life complete.
His life was marked by his love for his family, his service to God, a vibrant law practice, and serving as a symbol of a goodly and honest life well lived. His example for those who were fortunate enough to know him left a lasting impression. Lewin will be missed, but not forgotten.