Dean Dean Gresham

I am relentless in fighting for justice for my clients that have been injured or killed by the wrongful conduct of others.  I have faced off against some of the largest corporations in the country and won.  I bring a unique approach to litigation that helps me see solutions where other lawyers see problems.  I often take on and turn around cases that have been rejected by other lawyers. Over my career, I’ve found that applying a creative, outside-the-box approach to complex legal issues makes all the difference for my clients.

My practice is focused on catastrophic injury and wrongful death litigation across the country that arises from negligence, gross negligence, defective products, corporate greed, premises liability, malpractice, and toxic torts.

In 2020, I received the Elite Trial Lawyer of the Year award from the National Law Journal for my groundbreaking work on a complicated wrongful adoption case.

I am honored to have been chosen by my peers to receive many awards and accolades, including:

• • • Best Lawyers in Dallas by D Magazine (2009-2024).
    • Texas Super Lawyer by Law & Politics magazine (2005–2024).
    • Top 100 attorneys in Texas by Super Lawyers (2017-2021).
    • Top 100 Trial Lawyers in Texas by The National Association of Trial Lawyers (2011-2024).
    • National Association of Distinguished Counsel : Members | National Association of Distinguished Counsel
    • Litigator Award which is awarded for superior litigation achievement to only 1% of all lawyer
    • AV® Preeminent-rated attorney by Martindale Hubbl
    • Best Lawyers by U.S. News & World Report since 2019: https://lawyers.usnews.com/lawyers/r-dean-gresham/364764 

I began my legal career defending companies that were sued for causing injuries.  After two years, I saw first-hand the greed and dishonesty of big corporations and insurance companies, and I switched sides to only represent people that were injured and needed a voice.

There was one case in particular that I worked on involving a young boy who died after falling off a slide on a Dairy Queen playground.  After handling that case, I knew I couldn’t work for big corporations and insurance companies anymore. I was put on this earth to help people, not harm them.  So, far the last 20 years, I have spent my time relentlessly fighting for those without a voice.  I handle all types of catastrophic injury and death cases across the country.

Texas – 2000

Oklahoma – 2011

District of Columbia – 2022

Arizona – 2023

Supreme Court of the United States of America – 2010

Texas State University – 1995

South Texas College of Law, cum laude – 2000

Dean is consistently chosen by his peers as one of the Best Lawyers in Dallas by D Magazine 2009 – 2019) and as a Top 100 Trial Lawyer in Texas by TNTLA (2009-2019).  Dean is a member of the “Nation’s Top One Percent” as recognized by The National Association of Distinguished Counsel.  Dean is an AV® Preeminent-rated attorney by Martindale Hubble and was named as a Texas Rising Star from 2009-2012 and as a Texas SuperLawyer by Law & Politics Magazine from 2013-2019.  Licensed in both Texas and Oklahoma, Dean handles complex litigation across the nation.

American Association for Justice – member

Dallas Trial Lawyers Association – member

Texas Trial Lawyers Association – member

Business Litigation Group of the Dallas Bar Association – board member

Texas Pattern Jury Charge Committee – member

Dallas Bar Association Bench Bar Committee- vice co-chair

Dallas Bar Association Judiciary Committee – member