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Firm-Record Nine Dean Omar Branham Shirley Attorneys Recognized for Plaintiff Consumer Law Excellence

Lawdragon honors firm’s work on behalf of personal injury and product liability clients

DALLAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--In the wake of a record-breaking year on behalf of clients, nine attorneys with Dean Omar Branham Shirley (DOBS) have been named Lawdragon 500 Leading Plaintiff Consumer Lawyers for 2026.

“Jurors across the nation are voting to hold major corporations such as Johnson & Johnson responsible for the damage its products have wreaked upon the lives of unsuspecting consumers,” said Mr. Branham.

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Name partners Jessica Dean, Amin Omar, Trey Branham and Lisa Shirley were selected for the Lawdragon list alongside partners Benjamin Braly, Aaron Chapman, Kathy Farinas, Cori Kapusta and Danny Kraft, of counsel.

“Our increased representation on Lawdragon’s list recognizes the outstanding results our attorneys accomplished for clients in 2025,” said Ms. Dean. “We appreciate the recognition, and we look forward to similar success in 2026.”

Last year, DOBS attorneys achieved multimillion-dollar jury awards in Maryland, Minnesota, California, Connecticut, Oregon, Massachusetts, Louisiana and Washington, topped by a $1.5 billion verdict against Johnson & Johnson (NYSE: J&J) from a Baltimore jury as well as a $966 million judgment against J&J in California.

Ms. Dean, who has been named to the Lawdragon list for six years, was recognized for personal injury, product liability and asbestos work, as were Mr. Branham, who was also honored by Lawdragon last year, Mr. Chapman, Ms. Farinas, Ms. Kapusta and Mr. Kraft. Mr. Braly, another repeat honoree, was honored for asbestos, mesothelioma and product liability practice.

Mr. Omar, honored for a fifth year, was cited for excellence in personal injury, product liability and workplace safety. Ms. Shirley, a repeat honoree who heads the firm’s motion and appellate practice, was honored for appellate work and excellence in the areas of product liability, personal injury and asbestos exposure.

“Jurors across the nation are voting to hold major corporations such as Johnson & Johnson responsible for the damage its products have wreaked upon the lives of unsuspecting consumers,” said Mr. Branham. “We are proud to tell their stories and help them achieve justice.”

Lawdragon selects honorees through nominations, staff research and peer review. Read more about the honor and see the list of honorees, here.

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 irresponsible conduct of others. For more information, please visit http://www.dobslegal.com.

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