Brooks is the 2013-2014 president of the Capital Area Trial Lawyers Association, Central Texas's largest association of plaintiff's attorneys. He has served on CATLA's executive committee for several years. Brooks is also proud that his clients have included a number of lawyers or family members of lawyers, those who know quality legal services when they see it.

We also write and speak about the law. Brooks has written or edited a number of different articles and papers about litigation issues. In the last few years, he has given numerous continuing education speeches to lawyers across the state (and country) on issues relating to lawyer ethics and uninsured/underinsured motorist claims.