Atty. Frank L. Branson

Atty. Frank L. Branson

In law, as in life, success is rarely left to chance. Instead, it’s the product of focused dedication and personal commitment.

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Profile Summary

About Frank L. Branson at a glance

Frank L. Branson is a medical malpractice, personal injury, business, product liability, and litigation attorney based in Dallas, Texas, practicing at The Law Offices of Frank L. Branson PC. Admitted to practice in Texas, State Bar of Texas and Arkansas, Arkansas Bar Association. Educated at Southern Methodist University (LL.M., 1974) and Southern Methodist University (J.D., 1969). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs (2026). Serands clients in Dallas, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • In law, as in life, success is rarely left to chance
  • Instead, it’s the product of focused dedication and personal commitment
  • It’s what Frank L. Branson and the attorneys at The Law Offices of Frank L. Branson have consistently demonstrated for more than three decades
  • Branson and the lawyers at the firm’s Dallas-based offices are frequently the first choice of individuals who have suffered injuries in truck crashes, transportation accidents and other acts of recklessness and negligence, as well as burn injuries from defective products, construction site mishaps and oilfield accidents
  • The firm’s accomplished trial lawyers also represent clients in critical business disputes
  • Throughout a distinguished legal career, Branson has consistently earned the reputation as one of America’s best trial lawyers based on record-setting verdicts and settlements in jurisdictions nationwide
  • His wins ranked in the Top 100 Verdicts in America, as published by The National Law Journal and VerdictSearch (2007, 2012, 2015, 2016)
  • Likewise, his courtroom victories ranked among the Top 100 Verdicts in Texas in 2007, 2009, 2012, 2015, 2016 and 2018
  • His $242 verdict against Toyota was ranked the largest (#1) Products Liability verdict in 2018 and the No. 5 verdict overall in Texas
  • In 2021, Frank was the recipient of the prestigious Ronald D. Secrest Outstanding Trial Lawyer Award by the Texas Bar Foundation
  • The award recognizes an active trial lawyer who, in his or her practice, has demonstrated outstanding trial and advocacy skills, has demonstrated high ethical and moral standards, and has demonstrated exceptional professional conduct, thus enhancing the image of the trial lawyer

Practice Areas Explained

Frank L. Branson's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Frank L. Branson handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Medical Malpractice

Medical malpractice lawyers represent patients harmed by negligent doctors, hospitals, and other providers. Free case review, no fee unless you win.

Frank L. Branson is one of 49,086 medical malpractice attorneys indexed nationally. Browse medical malpractice attorneys in Texas →

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.

Frank L. Branson is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Texas →

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

Frank L. Branson is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Texas →

Product Liability

Frank L. Branson is one of 66,193 product liability attorneys indexed nationally. Browse product liability attorneys in Texas →

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

Frank L. Branson is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Texas →

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.

Looking for additional Texas attorneys? Browse all attorneys in Dallas or all attorneys in Texas.

Frequently Asked

Common questions about Frank L. Branson

Where is Frank L. Branson's law office located?
Frank L. Branson's law practice is located in Dallas, Texas. The firm is The Law Offices of Frank L. Branson PC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Frank L. Branson handle?
Frank L. Branson focuses on medical malpractice, personal injury, business, product liability, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Texas.
Where did Frank L. Branson go to law school?
Frank L. Branson earned their education at (LL.M., 1974); (J.D., 1969); (B.A., 1967).
How can I contact Frank L. Branson for a consultation?
You can contact Frank L. Branson directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has Frank L. Branson received?
Frank L. Branson's notable recognition includes: Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation; Best Lawyers in America — Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs; Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs; Best Lawyers in America — Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs; Best Lawyers in America — Professional Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs.

Education

LL.M.
Southern Methodist University
- 1974
J.D.
Southern Methodist University
- 1969
B.A.
Texas Christian University
- 1967

Awards

Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Professional Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Health Care Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Legal Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Medical Malpractice Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Product Liability Litigation
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Professional Malpractice Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Special Focus:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Architects and Engineers
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Automobile
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Automobile Collision
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Aviation
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Aviation Litigation
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Birth Trauma
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Brain Injury
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Catastrophic Injury
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Construction
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Hospital Malpractice
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Medical Malpractice
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Medical Negligence
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Nursing Homes
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Product Liability
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Professional Liability
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Professional Malpractice
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Wrongful Death
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Awards:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — The Best Lawyers in America, 1987-2026
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — 500 Leading Plaintiff Consumer Lawyers by Lawdragon, 2020-2025
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Who’s Who Top Attorneys of North America, 2022-2023
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Top 10 Texas Super Lawyers statewide, by Thomson Reuters and Texas Monthly, 2007-present
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — D Magazine
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — – 2001, 2003, 2005, 2007-2009, 2011-2025
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Ronald D. Secrest Outstanding Trial Lawyer Award by the Texas Bar Foundation, 2021
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Lawyers Hall of Fame by D Magazine, 2022
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Lawdragon 500 Hall of Fame, 2021
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Lifetime Achievement Award by the Texas Trial Lawyers Association, 2020
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Legal Legend, Dallas Trial Lawyers Association, 2019
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Elite Trial Lawyers Award in 2019 for Product Liability by the
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — National Law Journal
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Largest Products Liability Verdict in Texas in 2018, according to
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — VerdictSearch
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — and
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Texas Lawyer
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Top 100 Verdicts in Texas in 2007, 2009, 2012, 2015, 2016 and 2018, as published by
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Top 100 Verdicts in America, as published by
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — The National Law Journal
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — (2007, 2012, 2015, 2016)
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — AV Preeminent Rating by Martindale-Hubbell
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Third Largest Motor Vehicle Verdict in Texas in 2016, by VerdictSearch and Texas Lawyer
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Selected among the "50 Lions of the Texas Bar" by
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Texas Lawbook
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — (2015)
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Lawyer of the Year in Dallas, 2014, for Medical Malpractice Law by Best Lawyers in America
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Lifetime Achiever, Texas Verdicts Hall of Fame, 2012, Texas Lawyer and VerdictSearch
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Lawyer of the Year in Dallas, Plaintiffs Product Liability Litigation - 2012, Best Lawyers in America
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Largest Business Law Verdict in Texas, 2012, VerdictSearch and Texas Lawyer
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Top 100 Texas Super Lawyers, by Thomson Reuters and Texas Monthly, 2003-present
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Dallas Bar Association Trial Lawyer of the Year, 2010
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — American Bar Association, Tort Trial and Insurance Practice Section, Pursuit of Justice Award, 2010
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Southern Methodist University Distinguished Alumni Award for Private Practice, 2010
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Recipient of the Mel Award, 2007, by the Melvin Belli Society
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Southern Trial Lawyers Association Professor W. McKinley Smiley, Jr. Lighthouse Award (2005)
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Named one of three Go-To Plaintiff Attorneys in Personal Injury, 2012, by Texas Lawyer
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Named by Thomson Reuters as one of the Top 3 Texas Super Lawyers in 2012 and 2013, as published in Texas Monthly
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Texas Top Rated Lawyers, 2010-2017, by ALM and Martindale-Hubbell
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Lawdragon 500 Leading Lawyers in America, 2006-2011
- 2026
Lawyer of the Year — Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs (Dallas)
- 2014
Lawyer of the Year — Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs (Dallas)
- 2012
Lawyer of the Year — Southern Trial Lawyers Association Professor W. McKinley Smiley (Jr. Lighthouse Award)
- 2005

Bar Admissions

Texas, State Bar of Texas
Arkansas, Arkansas Bar Association

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