Atty. Kelly E. Brilleaux
Kelly has worked with major pharmaceutical and medical device clients in in all phases of the litigation process, including discovery, motion practice, expert workup, and trial preparation. Her pharmaceutical and medical device experience is focused on the management of consolidated mass tort actions, particularly in the multidistrict litigation (MDL) context.
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About Kelly E. Brilleaux at a glance
Kelly E. Brilleaux is a personal injury, class action, product liability, and insurance attorney based in Dallas, Texas, practicing at Barnes & Thornburg LLP. Admitted to practice in Louisiana, Louisiana. Educated at Louisiana State University (—, 2010) and Louisiana State University (—, 2007). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Insurance Law (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Defendants (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants (2026). Serands clients in Dallas, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Kelly has worked with major pharmaceutical and medical device clients in in all phases of the litigation process, including discovery, motion practice, expert workup, and trial preparation
- Her pharmaceutical and medical device experience is focused on the management of consolidated mass tort actions, particularly in the multidistrict litigation (MDL) context
- Kelly has assisted in trying multiple MDL bellwether trials as a member of the trial team
- Kelly also has prior experience defending railroad and transportation lawsuits arising under the Federal Employers’ Liability Act
- numerous premises liability actions
- and product liability claims
- In handling these matters, Kelly has drafted and argued motions
- participated in settlement conferences and mediations
- deposed fact witnesses, expert witnesses, plaintiff witnesses, and physicians
- prepared company witnesses for and defended depositions
- facilitated the settlement of cases
- and prepared cases for trial
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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.
Kelly E. Brilleaux is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Texas →
Kelly E. Brilleaux is one of 26,424 class action attorneys indexed nationally. Browse class action attorneys in Texas →
Kelly E. Brilleaux is one of 66,193 product liability attorneys indexed nationally. Browse product liability attorneys in Texas →
Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.
Kelly E. Brilleaux is one of 121,912 insurance attorneys indexed nationally. Browse insurance 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.
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