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Dean Omar Branham Shirley Attorney Named to D Magazine’s Best Lawyers

Darren McDowell’s plaintiffs work earns recognition in 2025 edition

DALLAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nationally recognized plaintiffs firm Dean Omar Branham Shirley, LLP, is proud to announce that veteran trial attorney Darren McDowell has been named to D Magazine’s 2025 Best Lawyers in Dallas list.

This annual list, published in the May issue of D Magazine, recognizes top attorneys in North Texas based on nominations and evaluations from their peers. Mr. McDowell is recognized for excellence in mass tort litigation.

“We are proud to have Mr. McDowell at our firm and the advocacy he provides our clients,” said Trey Branham. “Well-deserved honor.”

Mr. McDowell has built a distinguished career representing individuals who have been harmed or lost loved ones due to the negligence of large corporations. He has helped secure high-dollar settlements and trial verdicts in a wide range of complex cases, including litigation stemming from Winter Storm Uri, defective products by Goodyear Tire & Rubber, exposure to Monsanto’s glyphosate-based Roundup, helicopter crashes and other aviation incidents, and claims involving Johnson & Johnson’s Baby Powder.

“A special thank you to my colleagues in the legal community for including me among such a distinguished group,” said Mr. McDowell. “Most importantly, thank you to the clients who trust me to fight for justice on their behalf.”

This is Mr. McDowell’s third year in D Magazine’s Best Lawyers survey. He is also a multiple-year honoree by Texas Super Lawyers and Texas Rising Stars, and he has earned recognition from The National Trial Lawyers for securing a verdict ranked among the Top 100 nationwide.

In addition, Mr. McDowell was named to the list of The Best Lawyers in America for 2025.

To view the full list of D Magazine’s 2025 Best Lawyers in Dallas, click here.

In 2024 alone, Dean Omar Branham Shirley secured at least a half-dozen multimillion-dollar judgments for plaintiffs against corporations nationwide.

About Dean Omar Branham Shirley

Dean Omar Branham Shirley, LLP, is a nationally recognized trial firm that handles cases across the country for individuals who have suffered catastrophic injuries or have died as a result of the irresponsible conduct of others. For more information, please visit http://www.dobslegal.com.

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