October 15, 2025 - Brady Lane Wells was sworn in by Allison Harbison, Shelby County Judge, as Shelby County’s newest lawyer following Commissioners' Court on October 15, 2025.
“We have got a new attorney in town, and we're so excited because used to, 15 years ago, you could throw a rock and hit an attorney, and there's just not that many attorneys practicing anymore, because they're getting old like me,” said Judge Harbison.
Wells works for Fairchild, Price, Haley & Smith, LLP, and John Price complimented Wells on his work ethic, as well as expressing how proud he is to have him at the law firm.
Seth Elmore, attorney; Brady Wells, attorney; Allison Harbison, Shelby County Judge; and John Price, attorney.
“I just like to say this young man has worked his way through college, along with his family support and help, he has worked for our firm part-time when he went through SFA, I don't know that he's ever been in a non-working position. He passed his bar with flying colors. He's been an outstanding addition to our firm for many years,” said Price. “But to have him now, as a lawyer, licensed in the state of Texas and being a member of our firm, I cannot tell you how proud that makes me individually. Known him for a long time, fine young man, and we’re so proud to have you on board.”
Jason Wells, Brady’s father, made a special presentation of his father’s Rolex watch to his son in recognition of his accomplishment.
“I've never seen a kid with as much perseverance and dedication, discipline as this young man. Proud to, you know, to claim him as my son.” Said Jason Wells. “In 2012, a lot of you knew my dad Bertis Wells, in 2012, as dad was getting a little older, he gave me a gift. I put that gift in a safe, because I was hoping that this day would come.”
With proud tears, Wells presented his son with his father’s watch. After receiving the watch, Brady commented that maybe there was a reason he had forgotten his watch at home.
Judge Harbison then administered the Attorney’s Oath to Wells.
Wells is a 2018 graduate of Center High School, and he attended Stephen F. Austin State University. He earned his Doctor of Jurisprudence from Texas A&M School of Law in May 2025 and after passing the Texas Bar, he was issued his license on October 6, 2025.
