Objectivity
Alan made war as an advocate for over 20 years, but now he makes peace.
Both sides of the civil trial docket are no stranger to Alan. As an advocate, he’s prosecuted the case for plaintiffs; he’s held the line for defendants. From it, Alan got his objectivity.
Known Decision-Makers
Alan knows the Houston area legal community, down deep. He’s practiced civil trial law in Montgomery County since 2006. He’s served two terms as Montgomery County Bar President. For the past three years, Alan secured the speakers for the Law Day bench-and-bar conference – including nearly every judge at the courthouse. Alan also pulled together a lunch CLE from both judges on the Eleventh Business Court in Houston.
The jury pool is a particularly known quantity to Alan. Outside the civil courtroom, Alan has engaged citizens as a winning campaign manager in Montgomery County twice. And he’s written about it for Texas Lawyer.
Alan has darkened the doors of other courtrooms too. For over 13 years, Alan’s litigation practice routinely led him to federal court in Houston. He even found himself in federal court in Dallas and Midland/Odessa. He’s also practiced in Harris County for 16 years.
Peers’ Respect
As an advocate, Alan had his peers’ and opponents’ respect. Super Lawyers selected Alan for its Rising Stars list every year from 2012 to 2018. Then cancer demanded that Alan go a second round in the ring.
Justice Medina had choice words on the record about Alan as an advocate:
“…Mr. Bush is the consummate professional.
It’s — he’s just a — he’s an honor to our profession.
If we were working with more lawyers like that,
maybe dockets would get cleared quicker.”
Community-Minded
The Dispute Resolution Center for Montgomery County has a special place with Alan. He’s volunteered there consistently since starting his mediation practice.
After mediation work is done, Alan likes to live. He lifts weights, boxes, swims, runs, enjoys live music and grills in his backyard. He loves his wife and two girls. Alan is also very involved with his church family at Hope Church Montgomery. There, he serves as an ordained deacon and works with the kids’ ministry — about his maturity level sometimes. He and his wife disciple kids to go on mission where the kids lead a backyard Bible club.
Thought LEadership
Alan routinely shares his practical experience with other lawyers. He speaks and writes.
Community Leadership
Houston Bar Association — ADR Section
Council Member 2025 - 2026
Montgomery County Bar Association
Law Day Bench-and-Bar Conference Chair 2025 - 2026
Past-President 2025 - 2026
President 2023 - 2024 and 2024 - 2025
President-Elect 2022 - 2023
Director 2019 - 2022
Dispute Resolution Center — Montgomery County
Volunteer Mediator 2024 - Present
Advisory Committee 2025 - Present
Woodlands Area Chamber
Economic Outlook Conference Chair 2013
Leadership Montgomery County
Class of 2007
EDUCATION
Southern Methodist University
Deadman School of Law — Class of 2003
SMU Law Review — Article Editor
Class Rank — Top 5%
Texas A&M University
Mays Business School — Class of 2000
Fish Camp Counselor
Pro Bono Pledge
Having fought through cancer, Alan gives back. He’s taken the Texas Bar Pro Bono Pledge — and is making good on it.
