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      • Breach of Contract
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    • Laura Benitez Geisler
    • Jody L. Rodenberg
    • Alexandria Risinger
    • Rebecca Neumann
  • Practice Areas
    • Commercial Litigation
      • Breach of Contract
      • Unfair Competition
      • Shareholder Disputes
      • Officer & Director Liability
    • Catastrophic Injuries
      • Boating Accidents
      • Brain Injuries
      • Burns
      • Falls in the Workplace
      • Gas Line Explosions
      • Insurance Litigation
        • Automobile Policies
        • General Commercial Liability Policies
      • Premises Liability
      • Spinal Cord Injuries
      • Wrongful Death
        • Workplace Deaths
        • Oilfield Deaths
        • Truck Wreck Deaths
    • Oilfield and Construction Injuries
      • Oilfield Injuries
      • Oilfield Deaths
      • Construction Site Injuries
      • Trench Collapses
    • Truck Wrecks
      • 18-Wheeler Wrecks
      • Truck Driver Fatigue
      • Fraudulent Log Books
      • Overloaded Trucks
      • Speeding
      • Truck Driver Distractions
      • Ice Storms
    • Car Wrecks
      • Motorcycle Wrecks
      • Uninsured/Underinsured Motorist Claims
      • Pedestrian Accidents
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Al Ellis, Of Counsel

toll free : (800) 900-5373
local : (214) 720-0720
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Al Ellis, Of Counsel, is known in legal circles for his leadership and integrity in the practice of law, as well as his service to the community. At Sommerman, McCaffity, Quesada & Geisler, L.L.P., he focuses his practice on personal injury, products liability and medical malpractice litigation and mediation.

Al vigorously advocates for his clients, having tried more than 175 jury trials.  He is Board Certified in Personal Injury and Civil Trial Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization and has been admitted to practice before the U.S. Supreme Court, the U.S. Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals, and all federal and state courts in Texas.

Al serves as Community Outreach Facilitator of the UNT Dallas School of Law.  He is also an active member in numerous prestigious legal societies, including the International Academy of Trial Lawyers, the American Board of Trial Advocates, the Dallas and Texas Bar Associations, and the Texas Trial Lawyers Association.  Al also enjoys using his legal skills to give back to the community, having participated in organizations such as Law Focused Education, Inc., Legal Services of North Texas, Dallas Legal Hospice, and currently Dallas Area Habitat for Humanity and the Salesmanship Club of Dallas.

Al recently received the honor of being named a 2019 DTLA Legal Legend.  This is the first year DTLA has given this award.  The 2019 Legends have 40+ years in practice and have dedicated their careers to achieving justice for those who have been harmed.

Following graduation from the University of Texas at Arlington and a tour of duty in Vietnam as a U.S. Army Airborne infantry officer, Al obtained his Juris Doctor from Southern Methodist University. While attending SMU, Al was student chief counsel for the SMU Legal Clinic and a member of the board of editors for the Journal of Air Law and Commerce.


 

 


SERVICES

  • Personal Injury
  • Products Liability
  • Medical Malpractice
  • Mediation

ADMISSIONS

  • State Bar of Texas, 1972
  • U.S. District Court Eastern District of Texas, 1972
  • U.S. District Court Northern District of Texas, 1972
  • U.S. District Court Southern District of Texas, 1972
  • U.S. District Court Western District of Texas, 1972
  • U.S. Court of Appeals 5th Circuit, 1972
  • U.S. Supreme Court, 1972

EDUCATION

  • Southern Methodist University School of Law, J.D., 1971
  • University of Texas at Arlington

HONORS AND AWARDS

  • Best Lawyers, 2020-2021
  • 2019 DTLA Legal Legend
  • National Trial Lawyers Top 100
  • Board Certified, Personal Injury Trial Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization
  • Board Certified, Civil Trial Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization and by the National Board of Trial Advocacy
  • Nation’s Top American Lawyers National Association of Distinguished Counsel
  • Lawyers of Distinction (Top 10%)
  • Best Lawyers in America, 2003 – present by Woodward White, Inc.
  • Super Lawyers, 2003 – present by Thomson Reuters
  • D Magazine Best Lawyers in Dallas – Mediation, 2015
  • Dallas Bar Association Morris Harrell Professionalism Award, 2016
  • Martin Luther King Jr. Justice Award, 2013 by the Dallas Bar Association
  • UTA Distinguished Alumni Award, 2011 by the University of Texas at Arlington
  • Justinian Award, 2010 by Dallas Lawyers Auxiliary
  • UTA Department of Military Science Hall of Honor, inducted in 2013
  • C.B. Bunkley Community Service Award, 2009 by the J.L. Turner Legal Association
  • Jim D. Bowmer Professionalism Award, 2009 by the Texas Bar College
  • Nancy Garms Memorial Award, Outstanding Contributions to Law-Focused Education, 1996 by the State Bar of Texas
  • Leon Jaworski Award for Teaching Excellence in Law Focused Education, 1995 by the State Bar of Texas
  • Distinguished Service Award, 1993 by the Dallas All Sports Association
  • Dan Rugeley Price Memorial Award, 2003 by the Texas Bar Foundation
  • D Magazine’s Best Lawyers in Dallas, 2003
  • Albert Nelson Marquis Lifetime Achievement Award by Marquis Who’s Who

PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS AND MEMBERSHIPS

  • Million Dollar Advocates Forum
  • Texas Trial Lawyers Association, Past Board Member
  • State Bar of Texas, Past Board Member
  • College of State Bar of Texas
  • Law Focused Education, Inc., Past President and Board Member
  • Legal Services of North Texas, Past Board Member
  • Dallas Legal Hospice, Past Board Member
  • Dallas Area Habitat for Humanity, Past Board Member
  • Texas Center for Legal Ethics and Professionalism, Past Chair
  • William “Mac” Taylor Inn of Court
  • Dallas Bar Association, Past President
  • Dallas Trial Lawyers Association, Past President
  • Dallas Association of Young Lawyers, Past President
  • American Board of Trial Advocates Dallas Chapter, Past President
  • Salesmanship Club of Dallas
  • Dallas Council on Alcoholism, Past President
  • Dallas All Sports Association, Past President
  • International Academy of Trial Lawyers

CLASSES AND SEMINARS

  • Frequent speaker on ethics and professionalism

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Practice Areas

  • Commercial Litigation
  • Catastrophic Injuries
  • Oilfield & Construction Injuries
  • Truck Wrecks
  • Car Wrecks
  • Pharmaceuticals & Medical Devices

Client Testimonials

I would always suggest Sommerman, McCaffity, Quesada & Geisler

My insurance company refused to cover my injuries in an accident where they insured both parties. The other party was unquestionably liable and but did not have sufficient coverage, so damages should have been paid under my uninsured/underinsured coverage. Even though I had paid for uninsured/underinsured coverage for many years, my insurance company refused to pay. Andy Sommerman and his staff at Sommerman, McCaffity, Quesada & Geisler won the case in a jury trial even though there were three times as many attorneys and support on the opposing side. I would always suggest Sommerman, McCaffity, Quesada & Geisler if you need an attorney that is not intimidated by multi-billion dollar insurance companies.

- Roger B.
After Suffering a Hit and Run

After suffering a hit and run, I turned to Sommerman, McCaffity, Quesada & Geisler for some much-needed legal assistance. The team at Sommerman, McCaffity, Quesada & Geisler worked fastidiously for three years to resolve my complex legal matter, and kept me informed throughout the whole process. In the end, Andy Sommerman was successful in having the truck owner’s insurance pay the bills.

- SUE W.
I Refer Them to Sommerman, McCaffity, Quesada & Geisler Without Reservation

Our firm refers all of our personal injury cases to Sommerman, McCaffity, Quesada & Geisler. The clients we refer are treated professionally and are very pleased with the settlement proceeds they receive. Anytime I receive a call regarding a personal injury case, I refer them to Sommerman, McCaffity, Quesada & Geisler without reservation – I know they will be in good hands.

- SCOTTIE A.

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