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Legendary trial lawyer has been honored by D Magazine since the list’s inception in 2001
DALLAS – The Law Offices of Frank L. Branson is proud to announce that firm founder Frank L. Branson has again been recognized as one of D Magazine’s Best Lawyers in Dallas. This prestigious honor highlights Mr. Branson’s continued excellence in high-stakes personal injury litigation and reinforces his reputation as one of the nation’s most accomplished trial attorneys.
“I’m honored to once again be named among Dallas’ best,” said Mr. Branson. “This recognition reflects the mission that drives our firm every day: to deliver justice for those who need it most.”
Known for securing record-setting verdicts and settlements, Mr. Branson has built a career advocating for those harmed by negligence. His team handles complex catastrophic injury cases, including trucking and transportation accidents, pipeline explosions, defective products and wrongful death matters.
The firm’s work has resulted in landmark jury verdicts, six of which rank among Texas’ largest in the last 15 years, and meaningful reforms in consumer safety and corporate practices.
Mr. Branson is consistently praised for his contributions to the legal profession, earning continuous rankings among the Top 10 Texas Super Lawyers every year since 2007 and The Best Lawyers in America since 1987. He also was named to the Lawdragon 500 Hall of Fame in 2021 and earned the Lifetime Achievement Award from the Texas Legal Awards in 2024.
Mr. Branson has been recognized by D Magazine every year since the list’s inception in 2001. The annual guide is compiled through a peer-nomination process and reviewed by an independent panel of attorneys alongside D Magazine’s editorial team. The 2025 honorees represent the highest standards of integrity, legal expertise and client service across the Dallas legal community.
The full list of honorees is available in the May 2025 issue of D Magazine.
About The Law Offices of Frank L. Branson
The Law Offices of Frank L. Branson represents clients in cases involving complex product liability, catastrophic injury, truck accidents, commercial air crashes, electrical and gas explosions, hospital and medical negligence, and truck and auto catastrophic injury.
To learn more about the firm, visit http://www.flbranson.com
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Alyssa Woulfe
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Lawdragon honors firm for excellence in four critical areas of plaintiff advocacy
DALLAS — Four attorneys from The Law Offices of Frank L. Branson have again been named to Lawdragon’s 500 Leading Plaintiff Consumer Lawyers list, further solidifying the firm’s reputation as a leader in catastrophic injury and complex litigation.
The firm’s attorneys are listed for their work in personal injury, wrongful death and product liability matters, with additional recognition for firm founder Frank L. Branson for his expertise in trucking litigation.
Mr. Branson and partner Debbie Dudley Branson have been on the Lawdragon list each year since the inaugural 2019 list. Trial lawyer Tim Newsom has been on the list since 2022, and attorney John T. Burkhead is making his second appearance this year.
“This recognition is gratifying because it means the legal community continues to recognize the zealous representation my colleagues and I provide for our clients,” Mr. Branson said. “Our goal is always to achieve the best possible results for our clients, and our continued presence on this list is a byproduct of that.”
Specializing in catastrophic injury cases, Mr. Branson is regarded as one of the nation’s best trial attorneys. He has earned continuous rankings among the Top 10 Texas Super Lawyers every year since 2007. He also was named to the Lawdragon Hall of Fame in 2021.
Ms. Branson specializes in trial preparation and litigation strategy. She has been listed as one of the nation’s top attorneys for personal injury litigation by The Best Lawyers in America since 2012. Mr. Newsom focuses on personal injury and commercial litigation and has been listed among the best plaintiff’s personal injury attorneys by Texas Super Lawyers since 2005. Mr. Burkhead has been tabbed as a Texas Rising Star by Thomson Reuters since 2016.
The 2025 edition of Lawdragon 500 Leading Plaintiff Consumer Lawyers recognizes the nation’s best lawyers who represent clients dealing with the most difficult experiences imaginable. Selection is based on peer review, independent journalistic research and industry nominations.
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DALLAS – The Law Offices of Frank L. Branson is proud to announce that firm founder Frank L. Branson has once again been recognized for his exceptional contributions to the legal community, this time receiving the prestigious Lifetime Achievement honor from the Texas Legal Awards.
Texas Lawyer’s annual Texas Legal Awards celebrate trailblazing attorneys who have left an indelible mark on the legal landscape of Texas. Recipients are described as “individuals who have not only shaped the law but have also achieved extraordinary outcomes for their clients.”
Widely recognized by his peers among the country’s top trial lawyers, Mr. Branson has been involved in some of the most important defective product lawsuits in the nation, including landmark litigation involving the recall of millions of Firestone tires and SUV rollover accidents involving the Jeep CJ series, the Ford Explorer, the Nissan Pathfinder and others.
Mr. Branson and his trial team represent clients in a wide range of personal injury matters, consistently securing some of the state’s biggest courtroom wins involving trucking, oil field accidents, personal injury, product liability and medical malpractice. Mr. Branson has helped establish legal precedents across multiple industries, with trial victories resulting in improved safety guidelines or new regulations to keep consumers safe.
The 2024 Lifetime Achievement honor from the Texas Legal Awards is just the latest milestone in his ongoing legacy of excellence. Mr. Branson is among an elite group of attorneys who have been honored by The Best Lawyers in America annually since 1987. He also received the Lifetime Achievement Award from the Texas Trial Lawyers Association in 2020 and the Texas Bar Foundation’s Ronald Secrest Outstanding Trial Lawyer Award, the top honor for a trial lawyer practicing in Texas.
We have long been honored by referrals and requests to co-venture cases from other lawyers and firms across the nation. Within the guidelines of the Code of Ethics, we have shared substantial fees based on those arrangements and look forward to continuing to do so.
We use leading medical, technical and scientific experts to build arguments and paint a clear picture for jurors about how an injury occurred and who was responsible. We use technology to show and explain key details of a case to jurors, such as damages and long-term treatment requirements.
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Two others from The Law Offices of Frank L. Branson also cited by Texas Super Lawyers
DALLAS – Three attorneys with The Law Offices of Frank L. Branson have been named among Texas’ top attorneys by Thomson Reuters’ Super Lawyers, a distinguished listing that recognizes the top 5% of lawyers in the state, based on peer nominations and extensive research.
Known for his acclaimed personal injury practice, firm founder and trial lawyer Frank L. Branson is among an elite group of practitioners who have earned Texas Super Lawyers recognition every year since the prestigious legal guide’s 2003 founding. He has been named among the Top 10 lawyers in Texas since 2007 and among the Top 100 every year since the inaugural edition. The 2024 edition also lists Mr. Branson among the Top 100 lawyers in Dallas-Fort Worth.
Also honored is Debbie Dudley Branson, who is listed for excellence in personal injury matters on behalf of plaintiffs. Ms. Branson specializes in litigation strategy and trial preparation techniques across the firm’s full spectrum of cases.
Trial lawyer Tim Newsom was recognized by Texas Super Lawyers for the 20th year, having first been listed in 2005. Mr. Newsom was honored for his advocacy representing plaintiffs in personal injury matters. He is Board Certified in Personal Injury Trial Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization and in Civil Trial Law by the National Board of Trial Advocacy.
The Law Offices of Frank L. Branson is well-acquainted with accolades from both clients and legal peers. Mr. Branson, Ms. Branson and Mr. Newsom were each recognized by Forbes Advisor’s list of the Best Personal Injury Lawyers in Dallas for 2024, Lawdragon’s 500 Leading Plaintiff Consumer Lawyers guide, The Best Lawyers in America and others.
Earlier this year, firm attorney John Burkhead was recognized by Texas Rising Stars, which honors the state’s top lawyers age 40 or younger or who have been in practice 10 years or less.
About The Law Offices of Frank L. Branson
The Law Offices of Frank L. Branson represents clients in cases involving complex product liability, catastrophic injury, truck accidents, commercial air crashes, electrical and gas explosions, hospital and medical negligence, and truck and auto catastrophic injury.
To learn more about the firm, visit http://www.flbranson.com
Media Contact:
Alyssa Woulfe
800-559-4534
alyssa@androvett.com
Five of firm’s attorneys touted in 2025 edition in multiple practice areas
DALLAS – The 2025 edition of The Best Lawyers in America has named five attorneys with The Law Offices of Frank L. Branson to its list of the nation’s top lawyers for excellence in work for plaintiffs.
Firm founder Frank L. Branson is recognized for his success in personal injury, product liability, professional malpractice cases, medical malpractice, and commercial litigation. Mr. Branson is among an elite group of practitioners who have been honored by Best Lawyers annually since 1987.
Litigation strategy specialist Debbie Dudley Branson is honored for personal injury and commercial litigation. An integral member of the firm’s team of trial lawyers, Ms. Branson specializes in trial preparation techniques in a wide range of cases.
Tim Newsom and Linda Yee Villa were recognized for excellence in personal injury matters. Mr. Newsom is board certified in personal injury trial law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization and in civil trial law by the National Board of Trial Advocacy. In addition to personal injury matters, Ms. Villa handles premises liability, product liability litigation and insurance coverage disputes.
Mr. Branson, Ms. Branson and Mr. Newsom were recently recognized by Forbes Advisor as among the Ten Best Personal Injury Lawyers in Dallas.
Trial attorney John T. Burkhead was named to Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch, which highlights attorneys who demonstrate excellence within the first five to nine years of professional experience. He has been selected by Texas Super Lawyers Rising Stars every year since 2016 and has also been honored among the National Trial Lawyers Top 40 Under 40 Trial Lawyers.
One of the oldest and most respected peer-review guides to the legal industry, The Best Lawyers in America compiles its list from surveys of tens of thousands of attorneys nationwide, followed by rigorous vetting by the company’s research staff. The legal guide spotlights only the top 5% of lawyers in the nation.
DALLAS – Acclaimed personal injury firm The Law Offices of Frank L. Branson is proud to announce that firm founder Frank Branson has earned repeat recognition by D Magazine’s Best Lawyers in Dallas.
Mr. Branson was again selected for excellence in tort law, highlighting his esteemed catastrophic personal injury practice and products and medical liability work on behalf of plaintiffs. His exceptional legal work has been consistently recognized by the listing since its inception in 2001.
“I am again thankful for the D Magazine endorsement,” said Mr. Branson. “We are always grateful for recognitions based on the views of our peers.”
With a legal career stretching over 4 decades and over a billion in recovery on behalf of his clients, Mr. Branson has consistently earned industry recognition for his efforts and success in high-stakes personal injury litigation matters.
D Magazine’s Best Lawyers in Dallas listing is compiled from peer nominations and vetted by an independent panel of distinguished lawyers with careful consideration by the magazine’s editors. The complete list of this year’s honorees is listed in the May 2024 issue of D Magazine.
The Law Offices of Frank L. Branson represents clients in cases involving complex product liability, catastrophic injury, truck accidents, commercial air crashes, electrical and gas explosions, and truck and auto catastrophic injury.
Peer attorneys have again selected Dallas-based trial lawyer John T. Burkhead for the Texas Rising Stars list of the state’s top young attorneys, recognizing his exceptional advocacy for plaintiffs in consequential personal injury cases.
Mr. Burkhead is a respected member of The Law Offices of Frank L. Branson, one of the most renowned litigation boutiques in the Southwest. His practice emphasizes advocacy for individuals affected by trucking and transportation accidents, worksite mishaps, oilfield injuries, and hazardous product liabilities, and it underscores a commitment to seeking justice for the injured.
“At the Law Offices of Frank L. Branson, we are committed to tirelessly advocating for our clients’ best interests, ensuring they receive the support they deserve throughout their recovery,” stated Mr. Burkhead. “Being recognized for our dedication by peers within the legal community is incredibly affirming.”
Mr. Burkhead is actively involved in professional affiliations such as the Dallas Association of Young Lawyers, Dallas Bar Association, Dallas Trial Lawyers Association, State Bar of Texas, and Texas Trial Lawyers Association, demonstrating his commitment to staying connected with his legal community and upholding the highest standards of legal advocacy.
The Texas Rising Stars list celebrates the exceptional contributions of the state’s leading attorneys under 40 years old or with less than a decade of legal experience. Recipients are chosen through peer nominations, independent evaluations, and assessments by distinct advisory panels. Mr. Burkhead has been consistently recognized on this prestigious list since 2016.
Multiple lawyers earn repeat recognition on Lawdragon 500 list
DALLAS – Four attorneys with The Law Offices of Frank L. Branson have been named to Lawdragon’s 500 Leading Plaintiff Consumer Lawyers guide, further solidifying the firm’s reputation as a national leader on behalf of victims of serious and catastrophic injuries.
Earning repeat recognition on the prestigious list are firm founder and courtroom legend Frank L. Branson, and esteemed trial lawyers Debbie Dudley Branson and Tim Newsom. All three were recently recognized by Forbes Advisor as among the Ten Best Personal Injury Lawyers in Dallas.
Trial attorney John T. Burkhead earned a place on the 2024 list for the first time. Mr. Burkhead also has been recognized several times as a Texas Rising Star by Thomson Reuters Super Lawyers and among the “Ones to Watch” by the publishers of The Best Lawyers in America.
“Peer recognition really speaks to the efforts and success of our entire team,” said Mr. Branson. “Acknowledgment by our colleagues in the legal industry is extra special to us because other lawyers truly understand the work that we do. Of course, the greatest accomplishment we could achieve is justice on behalf of our clients.”
The firm is nationally known for representing injured individuals and their families in cases involving trucking and transportation accidents, dangerous and defective products, construction accidents, commercial plane crashes, explosions and burns caused by gas and electric power utilities, medical negligence and workplace catastrophes.
According to Lawdragon’s editors, the 500 Leading Plaintiff Consumer Lawyers list highlights lawyers who “will stand up for you and put their own resources on the line to get you justice.” Honorees were selected through the publication’s long-established process of peer assessment and independent journalistic research and submissions on thousands of legal industry candidates.
About The Law Offices of Frank L. Branson
The Law Offices of Frank L. Branson represents clients in cases involving complex product liability, catastrophic injury, truck accidents, commercial air crashes, electrical and gas explosions, hospital and medical negligence, and truck and auto catastrophic injury.
To learn more about the firm, visit http://www.flbranson.com
Media Contact:
Alyssa Woulfe
800-559-4534
alyssa@androvett.com
Attorneys ranked among the city’s best personal injury lawyers
DALLAS – The Law Offices of Frank L. Branson is pleased to announce that Forbes Advisor has named three of the firm’s attorneys to its list of the Best Personal Injury Lawyers in Dallas for 2024.
Founder Frank L. Branson is recognized for excellence in personal injury litigation. Mr. Branson represents plaintiffs in matters involving dangerous products, injuries from gas explosions or electric burns, medical negligence, major trucking accidents and industrial catastrophes.
“To have three of the top 10 on this list is truly a remarkable honor,” said Mr. Branson. “It is a true testament to the efforts and success of the entire team. I am very proud to work with such a distinguished, hard-working and caring group of lawyers who are dedicated to advocating on behalf of those who have been seriously or fatally injured.”
Mr. Branson has been named to the Texas Verdicts Hall of Fame by Texas Lawyer/VerdictSearch inducted into Lawdragon’s Hall of Fame and listed among the Top 10 Super Lawyers in Texas by Thomson Reuters each year since 2007. Other industry accolades include The National Law Journal’s ”50 Most Influential Lawyers in the U.S.” and D CEO’s ”Dallas 500: The Most Powerful Business Leaders.”
Also honored by Forbes Advisor were litigation strategy specialist Debbie Dudley Branson and veteran trial lawyer Tim Newsom.
Ms. Branson, former President of the Texas Trial Lawyers Association, is a recipient of The Dallas Morning News’ Linz Award, one of the oldest and most prestigious civic honors presented to individuals whose community and humanitarian efforts have impacted Dallas. She has also been repeatedly ranked by The Best Lawyers in America and Thomson Reuters Super Lawyers and received the esteemed Gayle Pettus Pontz Award.
Mr. Newsom is Board Certified in Personal Injury Trial Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization and in Civil Trial Law by the National Board of Trial Advocacy. He is a repeat honoree by The Best Lawyers in America, Thomson Reuters Super Lawyers and Lawdragon’s 500 Leading Plaintiff Consumer Lawyers.
The Best Personal Injury Lawyers in Dallas list is compiled by extensive editorial review that considers years of experience, awards and honors, education and employment backgrounds and other factors. Forbes Advisor’s article considers and weighs the information collected to calculate a specific rating and reviews these results to find the best attorneys in a given practice area.
About The Law Offices of Frank L. Branson
The Law Offices of Frank L. Branson represents clients in cases involving complex product liability, catastrophic injury, truck accidents, commercial air crashes, electrical and gas explosions, hospital and medical negligence, and truck and auto catastrophic injury.
To learn more about the firm, visit http://www.flbranson.com
Media Contact:
Alyssa Woulfe
800-559-4534
alyssa@androvett.com
DALLAS – Peer lawyers and the research staff at Best Lawyers in America have once again placed the Law Offices of Frank L. Branson in the elite, annual Best Law Firms guide in its tier one rankings for commercial litigation, medical malpractice, personal injury, and product liability. The firm also received a tier two designation for its professional malpractice law.
The Law Offices of Frank L. Branson has earned an esteemed place among the elite trial litigation firms in the Southwest, based on record verdicts and settlements in high-stakes injury litigation, including catastrophic injuries caused by reckless and negligent trucking and transportation companies, pipeline and oilfield operations, construction sites and workplaces, as well as dangerous and defective products.
Firms that earn a spot on the annual Best Law Firms list must first undergo a rigorous selection process. They are judged based on client feedback and peer review from some of the top attorneys and law firms in their respective legal fields, as well as the information provided by the firm itself during the formal submission for consideration.
To earn a spot on the list, firms must have first had at least one attorney recognized for their work in the most recent edition of The Best Lawyers in America. Only about 5 percent of practicing attorneys in the country are chosen for that list each year. Firm founder Frank L. Branson and attorneys Debbie Dudley Branson, Tim Newsom, John Burkhead, and Linda Yee Villa earned 2024 honors; Mr. Branson is one of an elite group of practitioners to earn selection every year since the guide was started in 1987.
The Law Offices of Frank L. Branson represents clients in cases involving complex product liability, catastrophic injury, truck accidents, commercial air crashes, electrical and gas explosions, and truck and auto catastrophic injury. To learn more about the firm, visit http://www.flbranson.com.