Dean Omar Branham Shirley’s Partners Named to List of 500 Leading Lawyers in America
Dean Omar Branham Shirley partners Jessica Dean and Trey Branham have been named to Lawdragon's 500 Leading Lawyers in America for 2025. The recognition follows a successful 2024, during which the firm secured multiple significant verdicts, including a notable $45 million jury verdict against Johnson & Johnson (NYSE: JNJ) in Chicago.
Jessica Dean specializes in representing mesothelioma victims affected by asbestos exposure, having secured millions in jury verdicts. Trey Branham is recognized for his excellence in plaintiff consumer litigation and decades of plaintiff-side personal injury work. The Lawdragon guide features rigorously vetted attorneys who demonstrate excellence in their legal practice.
Dean Omar Branham Shirley e i soci Jessica Dean e Trey Branham sono stati nominati tra i 500 Avvocati Leader in America secondo Lawdragon per il 2025. Questo riconoscimento arriva dopo un fruttuoso 2024, durante il quale lo studio legale ha ottenuto diversi verdetti significativi, tra cui un notevole verdetto della giuria di 45 milioni di dollari contro Johnson & Johnson (NYSE: JNJ) a Chicago.
Jessica Dean è specializzata nella rappresentanza delle vittime di mesotelioma colpite da esposizione all'amianto, avendo ottenuto milioni in verdetti della giuria. Trey Branham è riconosciuto per la sua eccellenza nel contenzioso per i consumatori e per i decenni di lavoro nell'ambito delle lesioni personali dalla parte degli attori. La guida Lawdragon presenta avvocati rigorosamente selezionati che dimostrano eccellenza nella loro pratica legale.
Dean Omar Branham Shirley y sus socios Jessica Dean y Trey Branham han sido nombrados entre los 500 Abogados Líderes en América según Lawdragon para 2025. Este reconocimiento sigue a un exitoso 2024, durante el cual la firma aseguró múltiples veredictos significativos, incluyendo un notable veredicto del jurado de 45 millones de dólares contra Johnson & Johnson (NYSE: JNJ) en Chicago.
Jessica Dean se especializa en representar a víctimas de mesotelioma afectadas por la exposición al asbesto, habiendo asegurado millones en veredictos del jurado. Trey Branham es reconocido por su excelencia en litigios de consumo del lado del demandante y por décadas de trabajo en lesiones personales del lado del demandante. La guía Lawdragon presenta abogados rigurosamente seleccionados que demuestran excelencia en su práctica legal.
딘 오마르 브란햄 셔리와 파트너 제시카 딘, 트레이 브란햄이 로우드래곤의 미국 500대 변호사로 2025년 명단에 올랐습니다. 이 인정은 2024년의 성공적인 성과를 이어 받았으며, 이 기간 동안 해당 법인은 여러 중요한 평결을 얻었고, 특히 시카고에서 존슨 앤 존슨 (NYSE: JNJ)에 대해 4,500만 달러의 배심원 평결을 얻었습니다.
제시카 딘은 석면 노출로 영향을 받은 악성중피종 피해자를 대리하는 전문 변호사로, 수백만 달러에 달하는 배심원 평결을 확보했습니다. 트레이 브란햄은 소비자 소송에서의 우수성으로 인정받고 있으며, 수십 년간 원고측 개인 상해 소송에서 활동해왔습니다. 로우드래곤 가이드는 철저한 검증 과정을 거친 변호사들이 법률 실무에서의 우수성을 보여줍니다.
Dean Omar Branham Shirley et ses partenaires Jessica Dean et Trey Branham ont été nommés parmi les 500 avocats les plus influents en Amérique selon Lawdragon pour 2025. Cette reconnaissance fait suite à une année 2024 réussie, au cours de laquelle le cabinet a obtenu plusieurs verdicts significatifs, y compris un verdict de jury remarquable de 45 millions de dollars contre Johnson & Johnson (NYSE: JNJ) à Chicago.
Jessica Dean est spécialisée dans la représentation des victimes de mésothéliome affectées par l'exposition à l'amiante, ayant obtenu des millions en verdicts de jury. Trey Branham est reconnu pour son excellence dans les litiges au profit des consommateurs et ses décennies de travail sur des affaires de blessures personnelles du côté des plaignants. Le guide Lawdragon présente des avocats rigoureusement sélectionnés qui démontrent une excellence dans leur pratique légale.
Dean Omar Branham Shirley und seine Partner Jessica Dean und Trey Branham wurden in die 500 führenden Anwälte in Amerika laut Lawdragon für 2025 aufgenommen. Diese Auszeichnung folgt auf ein erfolgreiches Jahr 2024, in dem die Kanzlei mehrere bedeutende Urteile erstritt, darunter ein bemerkenswertes Urteil einer Jury über 45 Millionen Dollar gegen Johnson & Johnson (NYSE: JNJ) in Chicago.
Jessica Dean ist spezialisiert auf die Vertretung von Mesotheliom-Opfern, die durch Asbestexposition betroffen sind, und hat Millionen an Juryurteilen gesichert. Trey Branham wird für seine Exzellenz im Verbraucherkontaktrecht und jahrzehntelange Erfahrung im Bereich Personenschäden auf Klägerseite anerkannt. Der Lawdragon-Leitfaden präsentiert rigoros geprüfte Anwälte, die Exzellenz in ihrer juristischen Praxis zeigen.
- Secured $45 million jury verdict against Johnson & Johnson in 2024
- Multiple successful verdicts totaling millions of dollars in 2024
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Dean Omar Branham Shirley's successful track record in securing substantial verdicts against major corporations, particularly in asbestos-related cases, poses ongoing financial and reputational risks for J&J. While
The firm's specialization in mesothelioma cases and their proven ability to secure large verdicts suggests potential for continued legal pressure on J&J's talc-related liabilities. This could affect the company's litigation reserves and risk management strategies going forward.
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For investors, this verdict serves as a reminder of J&J's ongoing legal exposure, particularly in asbestos-related cases. While the company maintains strong fundamentals and diverse revenue streams, the persistent legal challenges could create headwinds for shareholder value and impact the company's risk premium.
Flagship Lawdragon guide honors name partners in plaintiff litigation
Lawdragon describes this guide as a celebration of “lawyering and those whose art is its craft.”
“Thank you to those who considered us for this honor,” stated Mr. Branham. “The work our firm does means far more to us than accolades. That said, we appreciate that we’ve been included.”
Ms. Dean has devoted her career to representing victims of mesothelioma, which is caused by exposure to asbestos, against industry giants and bad actors. Her work has generated millions of dollars in jury verdicts for her clients. Lawdragon honors her for her plaintiff personal injury practice.
Mr. Branham, known for decades of plaintiff-side personal injury work, is an advocate for the most victimized Americans. He earned his spot for his excellence in plaintiff consumer litigation.
These honors follow an outstanding 2024, a year in which the firm secured millions of dollars from at least half a dozen verdicts, including a
The 500 Leading Lawyers in America guide honors attorneys who have been rigorously vetted and researched before being nominated. Explore the complete list of distinguished attorneys included in this year’s guide here.
About Dean Omar Branham Shirley
Dean Omar Branham Shirley, LLP, is a nationally recognized trial firm that handles cases across the country for individuals who have suffered catastrophic injuries or have died as a result of irresponsible conduct of others. For more information, please visit http://www.dobslegal.com.
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