Atty. Steve Baron
Steve Baron, a Baron & Budd shareholder, is an accomplished litigator known for his tenacity in pursuing justice for victims of corporate misconduct. He currently heads Baron & Budd’s mesothelioma and asbestos practice.
Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Plaintiffs & More Attorney · Serving Dallas, TX
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About Steve Baron at a Glance
Steve Baron is a personal injury, class action, and product liability attorney based in Dallas, Texas, practicing at Baron & Budd PC. Admitted to practice in Pennsylvania, Pennsylvania Bar Association, New York, New York State Bar Association, and Texas, State Bar of Texas. Educated at The University of Texas (J.D., 1988) and The University of Texas (B.A., 1986). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Plaintiffs (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Awards: (2026). Serves clients in Dallas, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Steve Baron
- Steve Baron, a Baron & Budd shareholder, is an accomplished litigator known for his tenacity in pursuing justice for victims of corporate misconduct
- He currently heads Baron & Budd’s mesothelioma and asbestos practice
- As lead of one of the nation’s most aggressive litigation teams, Mr. Baron represents clients in cases that have resulted in some of the largest verdicts and settlements for people with mesothelioma and asbestos diseases, as well as clients who have been harmed by unsafe pharmaceuticals
- He was the lead negotiator on 17,000 Avandia cases
- Over the past decades, Mr. Baron has been the lead negotiator on many of the firm’s mesothelioma settlements and has also been the clients’ representative on all major bankruptcy creditor committees
- He has represented the firm’s clients in major bankruptcy trust negotiations with asbestos companies including W.R
- Grace, Owens Corning, Pittsburgh Corning, Babcock & Wilcox Co., and Halliburton
- Mr. Baron served as a lead negotiator in a landmark case against Halliburton that resulted in a $4 billion settlement, helping to bring financial compensation to tens of thousands of asbestos cancer victims
- The Halliburton settlement is still one of the largest asbestos settlements on record
- As the head of Baron & Budd’s asbestos and pharmaceutical litigation teams, Mr. Baron has helped build the firm’s reputation as a watchdog for consumer protection
- Mr. Baron earned a business degree from the University of Texas at Austin in 1986
- He earned his JD from the University of Texas School of Law in 1988
Practice Areas Explained
Steve Baron's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Steve Baron 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.
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Class Action in Dallas
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Product Liability in Dallas
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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 Steve Baron
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 Steve Baron's practice in the field of personal injury, class action, and product liability.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in Pennsylvania, Pennsylvania Bar Association, New York, New York State Bar Association, and Texas, State Bar of Texas, Steve Baron can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering personal injury, class action, and product liability, Steve Baron 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 Steve Baron 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 Steve Baron Handles in Dallas
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