05/11/2026
Meet Mr. Kevin Willhelm
Kevin Willhelm began his legal career in 1992 as an insurance defense litigator, representing individuals and companies in complex cases ranging from catastrophic vehicle accidents to toxic exposure claims involving nuclear plant construction. After three years, he transitioned to one of the largest bankruptcy law firms in San Antonio, where he quickly distinguished himself as one of the youngest attorneys to become board certified in consumer bankruptcy.
In 1999, Kevin relocated to Abilene to manage the local office of Monte J. White & Associates. He later co-founded the Law Offices of Weir & Willhelm, P.C. with Woody Weir, expanding his practice to meet the broader legal needs of a growing and loyal client base.
In 2025, Kevin became Of Counsel with Barrett Legal to further diversify and meet the needs of his clients.
With more than 30 years of experience, Kevin has represented thousands of clients across a wide spectrum of legal matters, including civil, criminal, family, probate, disability, and bankruptcy law. He is board certified in consumer bankruptcy by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization and has been licensed to practice law in Texas since 1992.
Kevin’s distinguished career includes admission to practice before the United States Supreme Court, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit, and multiple federal district courts in Texas. He has been recognized as a Super Lawyer from 2021 to 2026, is a Life Fellow of the Texas Bar Foundation, and is an active member of numerous professional organizations, including the State Bar of Texas, the Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association, and the Pro Bono College.
He is a past president of the Abilene Young Lawyers Association and was named its Outstanding Young Lawyer of the Year in 2002. In addition to his legal accomplishments, Kevin is a member of Mensa and the ACU Lettermen’s Association, holds a Third Degree Black Belt in Tae Kwon Do, and has served as an approved Special Prosecutor for Jones and Shackelford Counties.