Atty. Christopher W. "Chris" Carr

Atty. Christopher W. "Chris" Carr

Chris Carr , an award-winning and nationally-recognized Texas 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.

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About Christopher W. "Chris" Carr at a glance

Christopher W. "Chris" Carr is a personal injury attorney based in Dallas, Texas, practicing at Lyons & Simmons. Admitted to practice in Texas, State Bar of Texas. Educated at Texas Tech University (J.D., 1994) and The University of Texas (B.A., 1991). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice: (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs (2026). Serands clients in Dallas, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

Chris Carr, an award-winning and nationally-recognized Texas 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.

Since 1994, Mr. Carr has tried cases to Judges, juries and arbitrators. He briefly interrupted his trial practice for a three-year term as General Counsel at USMD Holdings, Inc. during which he presided over the sale of that publicly traded company.

He recently tried the following cases:

  • 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. Obtained $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.

  • Member of trial team (Mr. Carr delivered the opening statement to the jury, cross-examined the CEO of the target defendant, and questioned critical witnesses) in quadruple fatality jury trial in Midland County, Texas in May 2021. Obtained $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 lawyer in business arbitration tried in January and February 2021 in which the opposing party sought millions of dollars in damages from Mr. Carr’s client, 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 tried more than fifteen cases to jury verdict, more than ten cases to verdict before Judges, and has arbitrated more than five cases to final award.

He has appeared as lead counsel in courts located in more than 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 is committed to ensuring that his clients receive full access to the legal justice system and will consider sharing his clients’ lawsuit risk through contingent fee or alternative billing arrangements.

Practice Areas Explained

Christopher W. "Chris" Carr's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Christopher W. "Chris" Carr handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Personal Injury

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.

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Texas

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 andnue, 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.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Christopher W. "Chris" Carr

Where is Christopher W. "Chris" Carr's law office located?
Christopher W. "Chris" Carr's law practice is located in Dallas, Texas. The firm is Lyons & Simmons. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Christopher W. "Chris" Carr handle?
Christopher W. "Chris" Carr focuses on personal injury. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Texas.
Where did Christopher W. "Chris" Carr go to law school?
Christopher W. "Chris" Carr earned their education at (J.D., 1994); (B.A., 1991).
How can I contact Christopher W. "Chris" Carr for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Christopher W. "Chris" Carr received?
Christopher W. "Chris" Carr's notable recognition includes: Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs; Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:; Best Lawyers in America — Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs; Best Lawyers in America — Awards:; Best Lawyers in America — Texas Super Lawyers by Thomson Reuters, 2005-2016, 2022-2025.

Education

J.D.
Texas Tech University
- 1994
B.A.
The University of Texas
- 1991

Awards

Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Awards:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Texas Super Lawyers by Thomson Reuters, 2005-2016, 2022-2025
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Lawdragon Top 500 Leading Plaintiff Consumer Lawyers, 2023-2025
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Top 50 Jury Verdicts Texas, 2022
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Recipient, American Jurisprudence Awards in Torts, Contracts, Criminal Law and Public International Law
- 2026

Bar Admissions

Texas, State Bar of Texas

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