One of the founding partners in the firm’s Dallas office, Vernon remains actively involved in the daily practice of law and handles significant cases. His wide-ranging trial experience is highlighted by many successes in the automotive and tire industry, which have led to the firm’s representation of several major manufacturers on a regional and national basis. As a part of his continuing distinguished career, Vernon’s work in product liability litigation includes high-profile cases involving personal injury, negligence, tire and wheel claims, fire protection equipment and other issues. His expertise in product liability and toxic tort litigation has resulted in successful verdicts representing clients involved in massive plant explosions and other notable cases. Before co-founding the firm in 1994, Vernon was a partner at several major law firms in Texas.
Telephone: 214.346.3700"A lawyer once complained ‘you act like it’s your money instead of your clients.’ I said, ‘That’s why they are my clients.’"