Debbie Dudley Branson

Debbie Dudley Branson

Dallas, TX recognized lawyers icon Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2012
The Law Offices of Frank L. Branson PC

4 Best Lawyers awards

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Awarded Practice Areas

Commercial Litigation Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs

Biography

A fourth generation attorney, Debbie Dudley Branson is a key member of The Law Offices of Frank L. Branson, one of the most respected trial firms in the Southwest. Her work focuses on high-level litigation strategy in a broad array of cases, from catastrophic personal injury claims to complex commercial litigation.

Holding an advanced degree in psychology, Ms. Branson also directs focus groups, attitudinal surveys, voir dire, witness preparation, argument, and jury debriefing.

Additionally, Branson lends her expertise and leadership skills to a wide range of professional legal associations, as well as civic and political organizations.

Court Admissions:
Arkansas State District Courts

Texas State District Courts

U.S. District Court, Western District of Arkansas

U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Texas

U.S. Supreme Court

The Law Offices of Frank L. Branson PC

4 Best Lawyers awards

The Law Offices of Frank L. Branson PC logo

Overview

  • The University of Texas at Dallas, M.S., graduated 1993
  • University of Arkansas, J.D., graduated 1980
  • Arkansas State University, B.S.E., graduated 1977

  • Arkansas, Arkansas Bar Association
  • Texas, State Bar of Texas

  • Diversity Law Institute - Member
  • Trial Law Institute - Member
  • American Association for Justice - Board of Governors
  • American Bar Association - Member
  • Arkansas Bar Association - Member
  • Board of Governors - President’s Club
  • Dallas Bar Association - Member
  • State Bar of Texas - Member
  • Texas Trial Lawyers Association - Fellowship Member

  • United States Supreme Court
  • United States District Court for the Eastern District of Texas
  • United States District Court for the Western District of Arkansas
  • Texas State District Courts
  • Arkansas State District Courts
  • Arkansas, Arkansas Bar Association
  • Texas, State Bar of Texas
  • Diversity Law Institute - Member
  • Trial Law Institute - Member
  • American Association for Justice - Board of Governors
  • American Bar Association - Member
  • Arkansas Bar Association - Member
  • Board of Governors - President’s Club
  • Dallas Bar Association - Member
  • State Bar of Texas - Member
  • Texas Trial Lawyers Association - Fellowship Member
  • The University of Texas at Dallas, M.S., graduated 1993
  • University of Arkansas, J.D., graduated 1980
  • Arkansas State University, B.S.E., graduated 1977
  • United States Supreme Court
  • United States District Court for the Eastern District of Texas
  • United States District Court for the Western District of Arkansas
  • Texas State District Courts
  • Arkansas State District Courts

Client Testimonials

Awards & Focus

Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2026 for work in:
  • Commercial Litigation
  • Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs
Additional Areas of Practice:
  • Personal Injury Litigation
  • Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs
Awards:
  • The Best Lawyers in America in Personal Injury Litigation and Commercial Litigation – 2012-2026
  • Senior Fellow, Litigation Counsel of America

  • 500 Leading Plaintiff Consumer Lawyers by Lawdragon, 2020-2025
  • Texas Super Lawyers, Thomson Reuters Legal – 2007–present
  • Best Law Firms, Tier 1 Ranking in Commercial Litigation, Medical Malpractice, Personal Injury, and Product Liability – 2010-2026, Best Lawyers/U.S. News & World Report
  • AV Preeminent Rating from Martindale-Hubbell
  • Best Lawyers in Dallas, D Magazine – 2011, 2012, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018
  • Recipient of The Linz Award - The Dallas Morning News - 2016
  • Gayle Pettus Pontz Award recipient. Recognizing lawyers who best represent excellence and achievement of women in the legal profession.
  • Women That Soar Award, 2012 (Business). Recognizing women who have triumphed professionally and are giving back to community.
  • Best Women Lawyers in Dallas, D Magazine - 2010
  • Women in Excellence Award by the YWCA and Women's Enterprise magazine - 2007
  • University of Texas at Dallas Achievement Award - 2005
  • University of Texas at Dallas Achievement Award - Leadership America - 1997
  • Women in Leadership Conference, Honorary Chair - 1996
  • Nominee for Laurel Award

Additional Information

  • Civic, Charitable, Political Involvement

Contributor to various organizations which represent commitment to social and political issues.

Communities Foundation of Texas

  • Community Leadership Council – 2018-present

Parkland Health & Hospital System

  • Chair, Board of Managers., 2012 – 2013. Seven-member Board is responsible for the governing policies and budgetary ($1.2 billion) oversight for Parkland Hospital.
  • Chair, Legal Committee, 2011 – 2012;
  • Chair, Quality & Risk Management Committee, 2011 – 2012

UT Southwestern University Hospitals & Clinics

  • Board of Visitors, Ex-Officio Member

UT Dallas Center for Children and Families

  • Advisory Council, 2009 – present

Dallas Women’s Museum

  • Board Member, 2006 – 2012
  • Chair, Annual Giving Campaign 2007
  • Chair, Nominating Committee, 2010 – 2011
  • Executive Committee, 2010 – 2011

Dallas Women’s Foundation

  • President, 1999
  • President -Elect, 1998 (Executive Committee)
  • Chair, Nominating Committee, 1997 (Executive Committee)
  • Board of Directors, 1994 – 1999
  • Advisory Council, 2002 – present
  • CEO Search Committee. 2011

Planned Parenthood

  • Secretary, 1998 – 1999 (Executive Committee)
  • Investment Advisory Committee 1998 – 2000
  • Board of Directors, 1995 – 2001

Annie’s List Luncheon 2012, Honorary Chair

Women’s Leadership Forum (Democratic National Committee) – Texas Chair, 1997 – 1999

Garry Mauro for Governor Campaign, Finance Chair, 1998

New York Senate, National Finance Board, 2000

Democratic National Committee – Managing Trustee, 1992 – 1993; 1996 – 1997

Emily’s List – Majority Council, Trustee, 1996

League of Women Voters of Dallas

Dallas County Democratic Party – Finance Council

Dallas Democratic Forum – Advisory Board

  • Publications and Presentations
  • Co-author of numerous articles relating to trial techniques and demonstrative evidence for such magazines as TRIAL, and Litigation and Products Liability
  • Editor of the Texas Trial Lawyers Association Forum, 1991 – 1994

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