Dallas lawyer Brian Loncar, who died Sunday, was found unresponsive in Rolls-Royce outside office The prominent personal-injury lawyer made a name for himself as the "Strong Arm," a moniker that became a household phrase thanks to a series of TV ads that he starred in.
The prominent personal-injury lawyer made a name for himself as the "Strong Arm," a moniker that became a household phrase thanks to a series of TV ads that he starred in. Dallas attorney Brian Loncar made a name for himself with personal-injury cases. (2008 File Photo/Staff) By Caleb Downsand Julieta Chiquillo 1:44 PM on Dec 4, 2016 CST
He was then admitted to the Texas Bar, and founded Brian Loncar & Associates in 1988. The firm was initially just himself, but he grew the business, and at the time of his death he was operating 11 offices across Texas.
Brian Loncar was a personal injury lawyer, who shot to national attention after his death and that of his daughter within a week of each in 2016. Loncar was known as a family man throughout his life. He married his high school sweetheart Sue Loncar in 1995 after the two had taken a break over their university years.
Mr. Loncar, a plaintiff's personal injury attorney famous for his advertisements as “The Strong Arm,” was found dead at his law office in downtown Dallas. An estate battle broke out over the ownership of Mr.
Cocaine overdoseBrian Loncar / Cause of death
Attorney Brian Loncar, known for his TV moniker "The Strong Arm," died last month due to an accidental cocaine overdose, officials said Thursday.
The firm, now owned by Clay Jenkins and Ted Lyon, represents more than 7,000 clients each year. Despite our many offices and large client base, we are small enough to provide the personal attention you need after a serious accident or the death of a loved one.
December 4, 2016Brian Loncar / Date of death
Jim Adler, known as 'The Texas Hammer,' is seeking more than $1 million from Adam Ramji for allegedly breaking a previous settlement agreement. The agreement prohibits Ramji or his affiliates from purchasing or using Adler's trademarks.
Sue LoncarBrian Loncar / Spouse (m. 1995–2016)
Judge Clay JenkinsTwo Texas plaintiffs' attorneys — Ted Lyon and Dallas County Judge Clay Jenkins — have completed their purchase of the law firm Loncar & Associates from the estate of prominent personal injury lawyer Brian Loncar.
Personal injury attorney Brian Loncar, known across Texas for his series of "Strong Arm" commercials, died last month due to an accidental cocaine overdose, according to a medical examiner's report obtained by The Dallas Morning News.
Loncar's body was found inside his car Dec. 4, 2016, parked outside his Dallas office, a week after his 16-year-old daughter Grace committed suicide and two days after her funeral.
Following the death of his daughter, Loncar established "live with Grace - The Grace Loncar Foundation" to combat "the epidemic of teenage depression.". After Brian Loncar's accidental death, the foundation was renamed The Grace and Brian Loncar Foundation. Donations to the foundation can be made here. Copyright AP - Associated Press.
Brian’s passing followed his daughter Grace’s death by suicide. These are unimaginable losses for our family. Hopefully, these events will serve as heartbreaking reminders that we all need to reach out and care for our loved ones - every day.
He was then admitted to the Texas Bar, and founded Brian Loncar & Associates in 1988. The firm was initially just himself, but he grew the business, and at the time of his death he was operating 11 offices across Texas.
He married his high school sweetheart Sue Loncar in 1995 after the two had taken a break over their university years. They went on to have 6 children together – Daughter Grace, David, Abby, Sally, Hailey and Patrick. He was actively involved with his kids’ lives.
The media painted his death as being caused by a broken heart over his daughter’s tragic suicide a week earlier.
She had threatened it previously and was receiving treatment at the time of her death. Brian found her body, and it was confirmed that she had shot herself with one of the hunting guns that he had failed to secure properly after a recent hunting trip.
Loncar’s friends confirmed that he was a recovering alcoholic. In the previous week, some of them had spoken to him about making sure that he attended meetings while grieving for his daughter. However, they believe his relapse was a result of the terrible heartache he felt over the loss of his daughter.
Dallas lawyer Brian Loncar died Sunday, two days after the funeral for his 16-year-old daughter, who killed herself Nov. 26.
Stepson David Long said that a team at Baylor had notified the family that Loncar's death was probably caused by a heart attack. Neither Baylor officials nor the medical examiner's office could confirm that. "Our family is filled with enormous sadness and profound grief," Loncar's family said in a statement Sunday.
Loncar made headlines in May 2008 when he was seriously injured in a collision with a Dallas Fire-Rescue truck.
The late Dallas lawyer Brian Loncar died on Sunday, two days after the funeral for his 16-year-old daughter Grace Loncar, who committed suicide late last month.
1 / 16 Pallbearers carried the casket of attorney Brian Loncar at Munger Place Church in Old East Dallas following his funeral on Dec. 9. (Jae S. Lee/Staff Photographer)
Loncar's death was primarily due to the toxic effects of cocaine, but a secondary factor was hypertensive and atherosclerotic heart disease, according to the Dallas County medical examiner's office.
3 / 16 Grace Loncar. 4 / 16 A hearse carring a casket of Brian Loncar leaves the Munger Place Church following his funeral in Dallas, Friday, Dec. 9, 2016. The late Dallas lawyer Brian Loncar died on Sunday, two days after the funeral for his 16-year-old daughter Grace Loncar, who committed suicide late last month.
Loncar found a sense of purpose in starting a foundation in Grace's name to help other families fight depression and prevent suicide. He spoke excitedly to friends about the cause — no one thought it would soon become the Grace and Brian Loncar Foundation. The Loncars had long dealt with mental health issues.
Friends and family are remembering prominent Dallas personal injury attorney Brian Loncar who died Sunday. His death comes about a week after the suicide of his 16-year-old daughter Grace.
Loncar's death comes a week after his 16-year-old daughter, Grace Loncar, committed suicide and two days after her funeral.
The Dallas Morning News reported Sunday afternoon that Loncar, a personal injury lawyer known across Texas for his "strong arm" TV commercials, was found dead at his office in downtown Dallas. The cause of death has not yet been released.
Kastl said she worked for Loncar for 10 years and now mourns a man she said was dedicated to his family, his business and his employees.
Late Sunday afternoon, staff at the Dallas County Medical Examiner's office confirmed the death of high-profile Texas attorney Brian Loncar. An examination to determine cause of death will occur during the late afternoon. They could not confirm other media reports that his body was found at the attorney's office at the 400 block of S. Cesar Chavez, and police did not return calls to determine if they responded to calls to that location on Sunday morning. Staff said they are receiving Loncar's body from Baylor University Medical Center in Dallas.
Grace Loncar acted at the Contemporary Theatre of Dallas , which was started by her mother, Sue Loncar. In late November the theater announced its closure after 14 years. “The CTD Brand and the building and the Loncar name are inextricably linked in the minds of the audience, critics, and theatre community,” the theater said in the announcement of its closure. “One element cannot exist without the others."