Collin County (McKinney/Plano) Venue Guide
2100 Bloomdale Road, McKinney, TX 7507116mo
Avg. to Trial
~4,000
Court PI Filings
District
Court Type
E-Filing
Jury Pool Characteristics
Affluent DFW suburban demographics — Plano, Frisco, Allen, McKinney
Highly educated professional workforce — tech corridor jury pool
One of the fastest-growing counties in the US
Generally moderate — defense-friendly on liability, but sympathetic on clear negligence
Filing Procedures
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E-filing mandatory through eFileTexas.gov
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Filing fee approximately $300 for civil cases
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Texas modified comparative fault — 51% bar (CPRC § 33.001)
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2-year SOL for PI (CPRC § 16.003)
Local Rules & Requirements
Modified comparative fault — barred from recovery if 51%+ at fault
Collin County local rules on discovery scheduling
Level 1/2/3 discovery control plan selection required at filing
Expert designation deadlines per TRCP 195
Strategic Tips
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US-75 (Central Expressway) and SH-121 (Sam Rayburn Tollway) accidents dominate the PI docket
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Plano and Frisco's rapid growth creates construction zone accident cases
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Collin County jurors are affluent and well-educated — detailed evidence presentation is essential
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Toyota and other corporate headquarters create high-value lost-wage cases
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The county's explosive growth has increased caseloads significantly since 2020
Frequently Asked Questions — Collin County (McKinney/Plano)
Sources & Methodology
Disposition times: Based on state court annual reports and the National Center for State Courts (NCSC) State Court Caseload Digest (2023). Estimated averages for personal injury civil cases; actual timelines vary by case complexity.
Caseload figures: Derived from state court annual reports and NCSC Court Statistics Project data where available.
Filing procedures & fees: From court websites and published local rules of court, current as of early 2026. Fees and procedures are subject to change.
Jury pool characteristics: Based on county demographic data (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2022), county-level jury verdict reporters, and published local bar association litigation guides.
Disclaimer: Court venue profiles are for educational purposes only and do not constitute legal advice. Procedures, fees, and timelines change frequently. Verify all information with the court clerk's office before filing.
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