Tillotson Johnson & Patton - Dallas, TX

Elite Courtroom Advocates for High-Stakes Business Disputes

When significant commercial assets, corporate existence, or professional reputations are at risk, companies cannot afford standard litigation routines. They need an attorney who is truly battle-tested in front of juries and appellate benches. Located at 1201 Main Street in downtown Dallas, Tillotson Johnson and Patton is widely recognized as one of the premier trial boutiques in the Southwest. The firm thrives in making complicated legal and financial disputes understandable, compelling, and persuasive to judges and jurors alike.

Relentless Commercial Litigation and Jury Trial Practice

Unlike many law firms that posture for settlement without ever entering a courtroom, Tillotson Johnson and Patton prepares every controversy for trial from the initial filing. Representing both plaintiffs and defendants gives their attorneys an invaluable perspective on the opposing side strategy. Corporate leaders looking to hire a lawyer for bet-the-company litigation rely on their formidable record of multimillion-dollar verdicts and defense judgments.

• Complex breach of contract claims: Litigating major commercial contract failures, indemnification obligations, joint venture disputes, and purchase agreement breaches.
• Breach of fiduciary duty and partner conflicts: Representing majority and minority owners in partnership breakups, executive compensation suits, and shareholder oppression actions.
• Fraud, civil conspiracy, and business torts: Prosecuting and defending sophisticated commercial fraud, fraudulent transfer claims, tortious interference, and Ponzi scheme recovery actions.
• Trade secrets, non-competes, and intellectual property: Defending and enforcing proprietary trade secret covenants, restrictive employment agreements, and copyright disputes.
• Securities fraud and regulatory enforcement: Defending corporate officers and entities in SEC enforcement inquiries, regulatory proceedings, and investor fraud claims.

Masterful Appellate Advocacy and Class Action Defense

Preserving a hard-won trial victory or overturning an adverse ruling requires specialized appellate craftsmanship. With prominent appellate partner Anne Johnson, former chair of Haynes and Boone litigation practice, the firm provides seamless integration between courtroom trial tactics and appellate strategy. If you need to find an attorney with exceptional appellate credentials, the firm handles matters before the Texas Supreme Court, federal circuit courts, and intermediate courts of appeals.

• Appellate briefing and oral arguments: Crafting persuasive appellate briefs and presenting oral arguments across Texas and federal appellate jurisdictions.
• Class action defense: Defending corporate clients against consumer class actions, mass tort claims, and deceptive trade practice allegations.
• Alternative dispute resolution and arbitration: Conducting high-exposure arbitrations before the American Arbitration Association, FINRA, and private arbitral tribunals.

Innovative Fee Arrangements Aligned with Client Success

Tillotson Johnson and Patton rejects billable-hour bloat in favor of results-driven partnerships. The firm regularly structures alternative fee arrangements, including full contingency, fixed fees, and tailored hybrid models that align their interests with their clients. Recognized consistently in Top 100 Super Lawyers, Best Lawyers in America, and Benchmark Litigation, the firm delivers world-class trial advocacy with agility, efficiency, and relentless courtroom determination.