Tess Layton

Associate

Dallas

(214) 346-3779
tlayton@hartlinebarger.com
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Tess Layton goes out of her way to assist others, whether they are clients, colleagues, or those in the community. She prioritizes efficient communication, responsiveness, and collaboration with those around her. Above all, Tess is driven to provide positive outcomes through her result-oriented representation.

Tess focuses her practice on premises liability, personal injury, construction defect, and property damage. She learns from others with more experience and those with different perspectives. Tess is meticulous, thorough, and detail-oriented, never missing the little things that can make a difference in a case. She served as Senior Editor for the Louisiana Law Review, which gave her the experience to produce quality legal research and writing.

A native of Shreveport, Louisiana, Tess enjoys trying new restaurants in Dallas and beyond. Outside of work, she enjoys reading, Pilates, traveling, and attending concerts.

Education

Louisiana State University, Paul M Hebert Law School, J.D., 2024

University of Arkansas, B.A., 2021

Bar + Court Admissions

  • Texas
  • U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas
  • U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas
  • U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas
  • U.S. District Court for the Western District of Texas
  • Transportation
  • Consumer Products & Retail
  • Insurance
  • Restaurant & Hospitality
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