Tony Buzbee Net Worth, Wife, Wiki, Age, Family, Political Party, Daughter, Wedding
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Tony Buzbee Biography – Tony Buzbee Wiki
Tony Buzbee is an American trial attorney and politician. He is an attorney in private practice at the Buzbee Law Firm in Houston, Texas, which he founded. He is a nationally recognized and sought-after attorney, described by The New York Times Magazine as “one of the most successful trial lawyers in the country.”
Buzbee was born to a butcher and a high school cafeteria worker. He grew up in Atlanta, Texas with his parents and three siblings. He then attended Texas A&M University on an ROTC scholarship, earning his bachelor’s degree in Psychology.
While in college, he served as a Battalion Commander in the Corps of Cadets. Upon graduation, Buzbee was named a Distinguished Student and a Distinguished Naval Graduate. He was also recognized as the Outstanding NROTC Senior in the Corps of Cadets, as well as the Outstanding Commander in the Corps of Cadets.
Buzbee served in the United States Marine Corps in the Persian Gulf and Somalian conflicts. He earned the rank of Captain and received many awards, including the prestigious Navy Commendation Medal. After leaving the Marine Corps, he received his law degree summa cum laude at the University of Houston Law Center.
After graduation, Buzbee was selected to serve as a briefing attorney for a federal district judge in the Southern District of Texas, Galveston Division. Upon completing that assignment, he was hired by one of the most prestigious litigation boutiques in the country. He then founded his own firm, the Buzbee Law Firm.
Community
Tony Buzbee is a longtime supporter and board member of Houston Children’s Charity. In October 2021, Tony Buzbee and his wife, Frances Moody Buzbee, raised a record $2.8 million for the charity. In celebration of Houston Children’s Charity’s 25th year, the Buzbees chaired the ’80s-themed “We Just Want to Have Fun!” gala at the Post Oak Hotel and raised more than $2.8 million, a record for the organization and marker for the city.
Tony Buzbee Age
He was born Anthony Glenn Buzbee in 1968. He is 54 years old as of 2023.
Tony Buzbee Wife
Tony Buzbee is married to Frances Moody Buzbee, whom he met at a Houston charity event. Buzbee and Moody were married in July 2021 at the Trinity Episcopal Church in Galveston, Texas.
Buzbee dropped to one knee and asked Frances Moody for her hand in marriage on her 28th birthday on Wednesday, July 22, 2020. He proposed in a romantic oceanside setting — on his yacht, decked out with candles and roses — while on vacation in The Bahamas with family members from both sides present.
He spared no expense when it came to picking out the perfect engagement ring for Moody. Franco Valobra at Valobra Master Jewelers created a one-of-a-kind stunner. The custom ring features a 10-plus-carat cushion brilliant-cut diamond set in platinum.
Buzbee and his first wife, Zoe Benson, who graduated from Texas A&M in 1991 met in an English class. They had four children and divorced in 2017.
Tony Buzbee Family
Tony Buzbee and his first wife, Zoe Benson Buzbee, have four children together; Elizabeth, Anthony, Flo and Rob. Buzbee lives with his family in Houston, Texas. Elizabeth, the eldest of his children, studied theatre at USC and was joined by her brother Anthony, who also studied theatre. Buzbee’s other children, daughter Flo and son Rob, also enjoy the performing arts.
Tony Buzbee Parents
Tony Buzbee is the son of a butcher and high school cafeteria worker. According to Buzbee, his parents did not have much money, but they were abundant in the things that matter. He has three siblings: Laura, Tim, and Jennifer. Buzbee’s older sister, Laura, still lives in Atlanta, along with his parents, where she owns a children’s boutique. His younger brother, Tim, lives in Australia where he is a professional musician with the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra. His younger sister, Jennifer, lives in Houston and runs Tony’s life – literally.
Tony Buzbee Net Worth
Attorney Tony Buzbee’s net worth is currently unknown. Some outlets, including the Texas Monthly, describe Buzbee as a ” flamboyant millionaire.” According to Memorial Villages Magazine, Buzbee garnered most of his wealth representing Plaintiffs against BP. He owns a multimillion-dollar home in Houston’s River Oaks neighborhood. In 2019, Tony Buzbee spent about $9 million on his mayoral bid, the Houston Chronicle reported.
Buzbee donated $500,000 to Trump’s inauguration committee, Law.com reported in April. He also raised more than $100,000 for Houston mayoral candidate Adrian Garcia during a fundraiser at his multimillion-dollar home in 2014.
In 2017, a Dallas woman destroyed at least $300,000 worth of sculptures and original paintings – including two original Andy Warhol works – at the River Oaks home of Houston trial lawyer Buzbee. Lindy Lou Layman was charged with felony criminal mischief in the incident, Houston police said in court documents. In court, prosecutors said Layman was on a first date with Buzbee, according to KHOU-TV.
Layman allegedly tore down two original Andy Warhol paintings each worth hundreds of thousands of dollars, the news station reported. Police said she also poured some sort of liquid on some of the paintings. She was released on $30,000 bond.
Tony Buzbee Political Party
Tony Buzbee is currently not affiliated with any political party. He is an independent or non-partisan politician. He was previously a member of the Democratic Party until 2009, as well as a member of the Republican Party from 2009–2018.
Buzbee is a big-time political donor and fundraising powerhouse for candidates; he hosted a fundraiser for former President Donald Trump at his River Oaks mansion in 2016.
Tony Buzbee’s Instagram handle is @tonybuzbee.
