As one of the oldest law firms in Lubbock and West Texas, McCleskey, Harriger, Brazill & Graf, L.L.P. prides itself on its heritage and contributions to this region. The Firm's founder, Garrett Hobert Nelson, became a practicing attorney in 1927, and opened his first law office in Tahoka, Texas in 1928. He served two terms as the Lynn County Attorney and two terms as the District Attorney of the 106th Judicial District. He was also elected to the Texas Senate and served two terms as Senator of the 31st Senatorial District. While practicing law in Tahoka, he became partners with Truett Smith in the law firm of Nelson & Smith. The Nelson family moved to Lubbock in 1935 while Hobert was still in the Texas Senate. The following year, he became partners with the former Judge of the 99th District Court, Clark M. Mullican in 1936. In 1938, Senator Nelson made an unsuccessful bid for Lieutenant Governor of Texas, losing to Coke Stevenson in the general election. In the meantime, Judge Mullican left the Firm, and Senator Nelson began his partnership with Franklin (Frank) D. Brown, under the name of Nelson & Brown in 1939.

In 1940, a newly practicing attorney named George W. McCleskey joined the Firm. Mr. McCleskey was with the Firm for less than two years before he went on active duty with the U.S. Navy during World War II, where he served three and a half years. In 1945, upon his return to Lubbock following the War, he rejoined his old Firm as a new partner under the name of Nelson, Brown & McCleskey. Afterwards, in 1946, upon Mr. Brown's retirement, the Firm's name was changed to Nelson & McCleskey. For a short time from 1946 to 1947, Robert (Bob) Howard was associated with the Firm under the name of Nelson, McCleskey & Howard. After Mr. Howard left, the Firm name returned to Nelson & McCleskey from 1947 to 1952.

In the early 1950's, Frank Brown came out of retirement and rejoined the Firm under the name of Nelson, McCleskey & Brown. In 1952, Mr. Brown's son, Sam E. Brown, became associated with the Firm. When Mr. Brown and his son left in 1953, the Firm name returned to Nelson & McCleskey. A newly practicing attorney from Pennsylvania, Harold O. Harriger, joined the Firm in 1955, and the Firm name was again changed in 1958 to Nelson, McCleskey & Harriger.

Other members joined the Firm in the following years: Clarence P. Brazill, Jr. joined the Firm in 1961 (deceased 1990); Don Graf in 1962; R. Rex Aycock in 1964; Jerry M. Kolander, Jr. in 1971; Mike Worley in 1976; Tommy J. Swann in 1979; Dan Young in 1983; Dennis R. Burrows in 1984; William P. (Bill) Lane in 1989; Paula McClellan Johnson in 1991; William F. (Pete) Baker in 1993; Donna L. Courville in 1994; Benjamin H. Davidson II in 1998; Fernando M. Bustos in 1999; Jody D. Jenkins in 2002; Ann Haag in 2002; Mark Wagnon in 2003; Dustin Burrows in 2005.

In 1971, the Firm's name was changed to reflect Clarence Brazill as a named partner under the name Nelson, McCleskey, Harriger & Brazill. Finally, in 1977, five years after the retirement of Senator Nelson, Don Graf was added as a named partner, and the Firm adopted its present name, McCleskey, Harriger, Brazill & Graf, L.L.P.

From its humble beginnings 75 years ago, McCleskey, Harriger, Brazill & Graf, L.L.P. has continued its commitment to the community and this region of West Texas. The Firm's full service legal practice in most areas of the law allows for the consummate representation of its clients. Today, members of the Firm continue on with its founder's leadership vision as active members in local and state bar associations, their respective churches, Lubbock Chamber of Commerce, various school boards and committees, as well as various civic organizations.

The spirit of community involvement, and integrity in the legal practice continue to be the foundation and cornerstone of this Firm as it continues to provide its legal services into the 21st Century.