When it’s time to stand up in front of a judge or jury, the trial team at The Law Offices of Frank L. Branson has learned from experience that there’s no such thing as too much preparation. With a reputation earned during more than three decades of high-stakes court battles, The Law Offices of Frank L. Branson is often the first choice for individuals who have been seriously injured in truck wrecks and those hurt by dangerous products, as well as business clients in complex commercial disputes.

Firm founder Frank L. Branson has assembled one of the most respected trial teams in the Southwest, including Debbie Dudley Branson, Thomas Farmer, Kern Lewis, John Burkhead and Andrew Tuegel. Leaders in the effective use of multimedia demonstrative evidence, the full-time staff at The Law Offices of Frank L. Branson includes a registered nurse, a highly experienced investigator, and an audio/visual professional who work closely with the firm’s top-flight trial attorneys to produce digital video, computer animation, medical art, and individualized anatomical models that make judges and juries take notice.

The firm’s reputation has been built upon some of the region’s most important and highest profile court battles, including a catastrophic failure of a State Fair of Texas amusement ride, the crash of Delta Flight 114, and deadly rollover crashes caused by Ford Firestone tire-tread defects. In 2018, Branson and his team won the largest Products Liability verdict, and the No. 5 verdict overall in Texas, as reported by VerdictSearch and Texas Lawyer magazine. In 2015, Frank Branson won the 4th largest verdict in Texas, as reported by VerdictSearch. Other recent successes include:

  • A significant jury verdict in a 2012 fraud, breach of fiduciary duty, and breach of contract trial involving partners in two medical imaging facilities.
  • A significant settlement in 2012 for an autistic boy who suffered serious burns caused by pajamas that didn’t meet federal safety standards.
  • Numerous transportation verdicts and settlements, including a jury verdict related to the fatal crash of an 18-wheeler carrying hazardous materials in Dallas that was highlighted by The National Law Journal as one of the nation’s Top 100 verdicts of 2007.
  • A 2010 settlement for a Dallas Cowboys assistant scout and a special teams coach who suffered serious injuries after a team practice facility collapsed during a thunderstorm.
  • A sizable settlement in 2008 for burn injuries from an electrical explosion. A significant settlement in 2009 on behalf of former executives of a major corporate entity involving allegations of breach of contract and fraud.

In addition to headline-grabbing jury verdicts and settlements, the Branson legal team is committed to promoting the legal profession’s highest standards, and firm lawyers have earned some of the profession’s highest honors.

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  • Commercial Litigation
  • Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs
  • Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs
  • Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs
  • Professional Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs

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Battle-Tested Dedication for Truck Wreck Victims


by The Law Offices of Frank L. Branson

Courtroom legend Frank L. Branson and his team give a voice to the voiceless, representing victims of catastrophic trucking and motor vehicle accidents.

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This Man Can Protect You From Unsafe Trucks


by The Law Offices of Frank L. Branson

Texas-based listed lawyer Frank L. Branson has dedicated his legal career to helping consumers, representing the families and victims of serious truck accidents.

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Your Own Best Self


by Frank L. Branson

For trial lawyers who seek to convince a jury—which would be all of us—the key is to be yourself, establish your credibility and then do nothing to undermine the trust you’ve built up.

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Truck Safety Watchdogs


by Best Lawyers

Unqualified, Poorly Trained Truck Drivers and Unsafe Trucks Heighten Roadway Dangers

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Texas' Best Lawyers 2022


by Best Lawyers

Our Texas' Best Lawyers 2022 publication features top-ranked legal talent in Texas.

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Helpful Hints & Avoidable Mistakes


by Frank L. Branson

I’ve picked up a lot in the courtroom in five decades of practice. Here are some strategies, tips and other pointers to help make your trial experience smoother—and successful.

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Catastrophic Personal Injury


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Trial legend Frank Branson finds success mixing technology and new skills with vast courtroom experience.

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Unlocking an Auto Product Safety Mystery


by Best Lawyers

After a rear-end collision left their two young children with severe head injuries, the Reavis family had many questions and no one to turn to for help.

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Vigilant for Safety in Oil Fields and on Highways


by Frank L. Branson

Hardworking Americans in the oil patch live and toil in a perilous environment, performing some of the most dangerous jobs in the U.S. today.

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Masters in the Courtroom


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A look into The Law Offices of Frank L. Branson and the notable work of its lawyers against negligence.

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