About Debbie
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 CourtsTexas State District CourtsU.S. District Court, Western District of ArkansasU.S. District Court, Eastern District of TexasU.S. Supreme Court
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
Practice Areas
Professional Affiliations
Awards & Recognition
- Recognized: Commercial Litigation
- Recognized: Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs
- Practice Area: Personal Injury Litigation
- Practice Area: Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs
- 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