Benson Varghese

Benson Varghese

Fort Worth, TX recognized lawyers icon Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2026
Varghese Summersett PLLC

5 Best Lawyers awards

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Awarded Practice Areas

Criminal Defense: General Practice Criminal Defense: White-Collar Family Law

Biography

Benson Varghese is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Criminal Defense: General Practice, Criminal Defense: White-Collar and Family Law.

Benson Varghese is the founder and managing partner of Varghese Summersett, a premier Texas law firm known for its elite attorneys and exceptional results in personal injury, family law, and criminal defense. In addition to overseeing the firm — which has offices in Fort Worth, Dallas, Southlake, and Houston — Benson is a seasoned trial attorney and a skilled negotiator dedicated to helping people through life’s greatest challenges.

In addition to his leadership and vision, Benson is an exceptional trial lawyer with a proven track record in both criminal and personal injury law. A former prosecutor who is Board Certified in Criminal Law — the highest designation an attorney can reach — Benson has tried more than 100 state and federal criminal cases before Texas juries, ranging from DWI to murder. He is widely recognized for his precision, preparation, and poise under pressure.

Benson has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Benson is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Varghese Summersett PLLC

5 Best Lawyers awards

Varghese Summersett PLLC logo

Overview

Client Testimonials

Awards & Focus

Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2026 for work in:
  • Criminal Defense: General Practice
  • Criminal Defense: White-Collar
  • Family Law
Awards:
  • 2025 Entrepreneurs of Excellence Fort Worth Magazine

  • 2025 Best Of Fort Worth - Up And Comer, Fort Worth Magazine

  • 2025 Top Lawyer, Southlake Style

  • 2025 Richard L. Knight Rotary Minority Business Award, Fort Worth Rotary Club

  • 2025 The 500: Most Influential People of the Year, Fort Worth Inc

  • 2024 The 400: Most Influencial People, Fort Worth Inc

  • 2023 Tarrant County Criminal Defense Lawyers President, Tarrant County Criminal Defense Bar

  • 2020 President of the Tarrant County Criminal Defense Bar, Tarrant County Criminal Defense Bar

  • 2016-Present Top Attorney, 360 West Magazine

  • 2016-Present Top Attorney, Fort Worth Magazine

  • 2022-Present Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

  • 2016-2022 Rising Star, Super Lawyers

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