Atty. Christopher W. Carr
Chris Carr, an award winning and nationally recognized lawyer, represents injured plaintiffs in catastrophic personal injury and wrongful death cases. He also represents businesses and individuals in high dollar and complex business disputes.
Business & Commercial Law & More Attorney · Serving Dallas, TX · 32+ Years Experience
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About Christopher W. Carr at a Glance
Christopher W. Carr is a Partner based in Dallas, Texas, practicing at Lyons & Simmons, LLP. They have 32+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1994. Their practice focuses on personal injury, business, litigation, and health care. Educated at Texas Tech University School of Law (J.D., 1994) and University of Texas at Austin (B.B.A. Finance, 1991). Serves clients in Dallas, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Christopher W. Carr
- Chris Carr, an award winning and nationally recognized lawyer, represents injured plaintiffs in catastrophic personal injury and wrongful death cases
- He also represents businesses and individuals in high dollar and complex business disputes
- He has practiced law in Texas for more than thirty years
- Mr. Carr’s mission is to seek justice for people catastrophically injured or killed by the acts of negligent corporations and businesses
- Since 1994, Mr. Carr has tried approximately 30 cases to Judges, juries and arbitrators
- He briefly interrupted his trial practice for a three-year term as General Counsel at USMD Holdings, Inc. and ultimately managed the legal aspects of the sale of that publicly traded company
- His recent trial experience includes: • As a member of the trial team, Mr. Carr directed four of the Plaintiffs’ experts, cross-examined a Defense expert and cross-examined critical defense witnesses in a home explosion trial for the firm’s burned and injured clients in San Antonio, Texas in January and February 2025
- The firm obtained a $109.5 million plaintiff’s verdict which is thought to be the largest jury verdict for a personal injury Plaintiff obtained in Bexar County, Texas
- Robert Rymers and Viriginia Rymers v
- CPS Energy, Cause No. 2021 CI18484 in the 224th Judicial District Court of Bexar County, Texas. • As co-lead trial lawyer, Mr. Carr delivered opening and closing statements to the jury and questioned the majority of the witnesses in a medical malpractice trial for our firm’s paralyzed client in Dallas County, Texas in November and December 2022
- The firm obtained a $10.1 million plaintiff’s verdict which was one of the top fifty largest verdicts in Texas (#28 overall) in 2022
- Judy “Jessie” and Richard Adams v
- Flower Mound Hospital Partners, LLC d/b/a Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Flower Mound, Cause No. DC-20-17490 in the 68th Judicial District Court of Dallas County, Texas. • As co-lead trial lawyer, Mr. Carr delivered the opening statement to the jury, cross-examined the CEO of the target defendant, and questioned critical witnesses in a quadruple fatality jury trial in Midland County, Texas in May 2021
- The firm obtained a $5.9 million plaintiff’s verdict which is believed to be the largest personal injury verdict in the county’s history
- Neva Rogers, in all her capacities v
- Luis Rangel, Jr. and Dancar Energy Construction, LLC, Cause No. CV54482 in the 385th District Court of Midland County, Texas. • Lead trial lawyer in business arbitration tried in January and February 2021 in which the opposing party sought millions of dollars in damages from the firm’s clients, but recovered only slightly more than $30,000
- Jumbo Bag Corp. v
- Mark Oliphant and Pangea Packaging, Inc., American Arbitration Association Case No. 01-19-0001-2610
- Mr. Carr has appeared in courts located in approximately twenty different states
- He has represented parties through the trial or resolution of hundreds of cases involving, in the aggregate, hundreds of millions of dollars in alleged damages
- Mr. Carr has been honored as a Texas Monthly Super Lawyer more than fifteen times
- He has been recognized as one of the Best Lawyers in America in 2024 and 2025
- He was part of the trial team recognized for obtaining one of the Top 50 Jury Verdicts in Texas in 2022
- He has been recognized as a Lawdragon Top 500 Leading Plaintiff Consumer Lawyer in 2023 – 2025
- He was a co-recipient of the Dallas Trial Lawyers Association John Howie Award for the “courageous pursuit of justice in the face of adversity” in 2021
- Mr. Carr is licensed to appear in all state and federal courts in Texas and in the US Court of Appeals for the 5th Circuit
- Mr. Carr is committed to ensuring that his clients receive full access to the legal justice system
Practice Areas Explained
Christopher W. Carr's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Christopher W. Carr handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Dallas.
Personal Injury in Dallas
Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.
Christopher W. Carr is one of 262,557 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Texas →
Business & Corporate Law in Dallas
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
Christopher W. Carr is one of 497,491 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Texas →
Civil Litigation in Dallas
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
Christopher W. Carr is one of 450,750 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Texas →
Health Care Law in Dallas
Health care attorneys for HIPAA, Medicare, Medicaid, regulatory compliance, and medical licensing matters.
Christopher W. Carr is one of 66,157 health care attorneys indexed nationally. Browse health care attorneys in Texas →
Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Dallas
Practicing law in Texas. Legal matters in Texas are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Dallas are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Texas state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Texas brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this venue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Texas courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
Dallas Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Dallas-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Dallas Choose Christopher W. Carr
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Christopher W. Carr's practice in the field of personal injury, business, litigation, and health care.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Christopher W. Carr brings 32+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering personal injury, business, and litigation, Christopher W. Carr can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Dallas
A Dallas-based practice means Christopher W. Carr attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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Common Legal Issues Christopher W. Carr Handles in Dallas
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