Lang, Hilary Dorr

Lawrence (Larry) M.Tylka was born in 1958 in St. Louis, Missouri. He graduated from McCluer High School in 1977. While in high school, Larry also attended St. Louis Community College to earn credits toward his collegiate degree. His ambition and desire earned him early recognition as he was on the National Honors Society from 1975 to 1977, received and Outstanding Achievement in Science Award from his high school in 1977 and a Certificate of Merit for Community Service from President Gerald Ford in 1976. Larry graduated from the University of Missouri at St. Louis Ford in 1976. His academic success was noted as he was a Cum Laude graduate and was placed on the Dean's List in 1979-1980. He received a Bachelor of Arts Degree in English and Psychology along with a Writing Certificate. During college he served as a peer counselor and participated in a counseling internship. Larry also co-authored an article submitted to the APA National Convention in 1980. While pursuing his undergraduate degrees, he participated in a commercial scriptwriter internship where he wrote, directed, and produced commercials in 1981. In order to pay for his education, Larry worked nights loading and routing boxes for United Parcel Service. After graduation from University of Missouri at St. Louis, he attended St. Mary's University School of Law in San Antonio, Texas.  In 1982, he was a recipient of the Brackenridge Scholarship at St. Mary's University School of Law. Larry received his Juris Doctorate for his legal studies in 1984. During law school his ability to excel in his academic responsibilities earned him recognition by The National Dean's List in 1983/1984. He also received recognition and was named as an outstanding Young Man of America in 1983. He relocated his family to Galveston, Texas, where he worked for a highly reputable insurance defense law firm from 1984 through approximately 1987. Larry left the defense firm to join a very successful personal injury law firm. He eventually became the managing attorney of that firm on Galveston Island. In August of 1998, Larry started his own law firm on Galveston Island. While the office may be located on Galveston Island, he has been able to enjoy a statewide practice and handle cases in other states and participate in the handling of cases in other countries such as Mexico and Honduras. Larry has been blessed with the support of his wife and high school sweetheart, who now works with him as the office manager. He and his wife have two children.

In 1989, Larry was selected an Honored Member of Who's Who in Practicing Attorney's for 1989. Larry received additional honor and recognition from Strathmores Who's Who Registry of Business Leaders who have demonstrated leadership and achievement in their occupation, industry of profession in 1997/98.

In addition to running a successful law practice, Larry and his wife and the law firm are active in, and proudly support their community and church. Larry and his wife believe that education is the key to success and have been participants the Galveston Daily News Partner in Education Program.