Benson Varghese
Awarded Practice Areas
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.
Overview
Client Testimonials
Awards & Focus
- Criminal Defense: General Practice
- Criminal Defense: White-Collar
- Family Law
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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