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Dean Omar Branham Shirley Attorneys Named Texas Super Lawyers Following Record Asbestos Verdicts

Trey Branham and Darren McDowell honored for excellence in plaintiffs’ product liability

DALLAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Firm partner Trey Branham and attorney Darren McDowell with Dean Omar Branham Shirley, LLP, have been named to the 2025 edition of Texas Super Lawyers, which recognizes the top 5% of attorneys in the state each year.

“To be recognized by our peers alongside my colleague Darren McDowell is an honor that reflects the strength of our entire team.”

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Mr. Branham, a trial attorney for more than 25 years, is recognized for excellence in personal injury products for plaintiffs. He celebrates his 13th year on the Super Lawyers list.

“We fight for the families whose lives have been devastated by corporate misconduct,” said Mr. Branham. “To be recognized by our peers alongside my colleague Darren McDowell is an honor that reflects the strength of our entire team.”

A multi-year Super Lawyer honoree, Mr. McDowell was listed for his work in personal injury products for plaintiffs. Earlier this year he was named as one of D Magazine’s best lawyers in Dallas and was also included on the list of The Best Lawyers in America.

Super Lawyers selects honorees using peer nominations and evaluations plus independent research. Candidates are evaluated on 12 indicators of peer recognition and professional achievement.

To view the full list of Texas Super Lawyers, visit www.superlawyers.com.

Known for litigation asbestos exposure cases, the firm has secured multiple jury verdicts in 2025, including $3 million in Louisiana, a record-setting $42.6 million in Massachusetts, $16 million in Washington state and $34.2 million in Oregon.

Law.com recognized two of the firm’s verdicts among the Top 100 Verdicts of 2024, including a $260 million award against Johnson & Johnson in a case involving baby powder that caused mesothelioma in a mother of three.

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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