Trial attorney and lawyer awards

We have been protecting the rights of people and their loved ones for over 70 years and our dedication to those who have suffered through the negligence of others is stronger than ever. We are proud of the achievements we’ve made for our clients and our record of success.

If you are looking for a firm that will fight for, and protect you, when your world has been turned upside down by accident, or injury, contact us today and let our experienced team give you the help you deserve.


The National Trial Lawyers: Top 100 is an invitation-only organization comprised of outstanding trial attorneys from each state or region in the United States who meet strict qualifications as civil plaintiff and/or criminal defense trial lawyers. Membership is based on a multi-phase selection process that evaluates peer nominations and third-party research.

National Trial Lawyers - Top 100 Seal

Million Dollar Advocates Forum Trial Attorney Award

The Million Dollar Advocates Forum is one of the most prestigious groups of trial attorneys in the country. Membership consists of attorneys who have won million and multi-million dollar verdicts and settlements. Less than 1% of attorneys in the United States are members.


Super Lawyers is a rating service of exceptional lawyers with a high-degree of peer recognition and professional achievement from over 70 practice areas. Following the patented selection process that considers nominations, independent research based on 12 indicators of peer recognition and professional achievement, and peer evaluation by practice area, only the top five percent of attorneys practicing in Texas are selected to the annual Super Lawyers list.

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Best Personal Injury Lawfirm 2023

The U.S. News – Best Lawyers® “Best Law Firms” rankings are based on a thorough selection process that assesses client and lawyer evaluations, peer review, and law firm submissions.


TopVerdict.com recognizes law firms and attorneys in the United States who have obtained one of the highest jury verdicts, settlements, or bench awards in the country or an individual state, in a particular area of law, and year.

Top 10 Wrongful Death US 2022.

The National Trial Lawyers: Top 40 under 40 is an invitation-only organization composed of the top trial lawyers from each state or region who are under the age of 40 and practice civil plaintiff and/or criminal defense law. Selection is based on a multi-phase objective process, including peer nominations and third-party research.


Attorneys named to the Rising Stars list go through the same selection process as Super Lawyers and are selected based on nominations, independent research by Super Lawyers, and peer evaluation by practice area. To be eligible for inclusion, attorneys must be under the age of 40 or in practice for 10 years or less. No more than 2.5 percent of eligible attorneys in Texas are named to the Rising Stars list.


Lawdragon 500 Leading Plaintiff Consumer Lawyers is an annual guide published by Lawdragon that includes the nation’s top 500 lawyers who specialize in helping consumers get justice. Selection is based on independent research and peer assessment.


Southwest Top Verdicts & Settlements is an annual Texas Lawyer publication that recognizes the southwest’s highest ranking verdicts and settlements reported by Verdict Search. It includes cases from Arkansas, Louisiana, Oklahoma, and Texas.

Top Verdicts and Settlements Southwest Texas Attorney Award

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Our Record of Success

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Chemical Plant Fire

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Our Awards

Best Law Firms - Badge 2024
Best Lawyers Best Law Firms US news 2023.
Abraham Watkins Best Lawyers Award for 2022.
Best Lawyers Best Law Firms US news 2021.
Best Lawyers Best Law Firms US news 2020.
Best Lawyers Best Law Firms US news 2019.
Best Lawyers Best Law Firms US news 2018.
Top 10 Wrongful Death US 2022.
Top 20 Motor Vehicle Accidents - 2022.
Top Verdict Top 50 Personal Injury
Top Verdict US 2022 Top 100
Number 1 settlement for wrongful death in Texas 2022.
Number 1 for Pedestrian Accident Settlements in TX for 2022.
Number 1 for Wrongful Death Settlements in TX for 2022.
Firm Award - Top 10 Motor Vehicle Settlements in Texas 2022
Best Premises Liability Lawyer Award.
Top 20 Best Lawyer Award for Abraham Watkins.
Top 100 Best Lawyer Award 2021 for Abraham Watkins.
2021 Top 10 Practicing Lawyers in Texas Award.
2021 Top 10 Personal Injury Verdict Award.
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