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For over 20 years, Durham, Pittard & Spalding has been providing strategic trial and appellate support to attorneys in a wide variety of complex civil cases.

06/01/2026

DPS partner Kirk Pittard recently shared trial and appellate, legal and evidentiary strategies for the recovery of non-economic damages with members of the Tarrant County Trial Lawyers Association. Kirk focused on the binding Texas law and the effects, if any, of the Texas Supreme Court’s plurality opinion in Gregory v. Chohan.
Durham, Pittard & Spalding is committed to supporting trial lawyers in Texas and New Mexico through sharing our deep expertise in trial and appellate strategy. If your firm or organization would like to schedule a presentation, please contact us.
https://www.dpslawgroup.com/news/kirk-pittard-presents-to-tctla

05/27/2026

Legal issues evolve — and staying ahead matters.
Kirk Pittard recently presented to members of the San Antonio Area Trial Lawyers Association (SATLA) on “Direct Negligence Claims Against Employers and the So-Called ‘Admissions Rule,’” an important and evolving issue in personal injury law.
Durham, Pittard & Spalding is proud to continue sharing insight with attorneys across Texas.

https://www.dpslawgroup.com/news/kirk-pittard-presents-on-injury-litigation-issues-to-san-antonio-trial-lawyers

05/19/2026

A unanimous U.S. Supreme Court ruling has closed a loophole that allowed freight brokers to avoid liability for negligently hiring unsafe trucking companies.
The landmark decision in Montgomery v. Caribe Transport II, LLC confirms that freight brokers may be held accountable under state negligence laws.
Durham, Pittard & Spalding partners Roz Bienvenu and Justin Kaufman drafted an amicus brief on behalf of American Truckers United supporting the position ultimately adopted by the Court.
Read more about the ruling and its impact on trucking litigation and roadway safety.
https://www.dpslawgroup.com/news/landmark-supreme-court-trucks-safety-ruling

05/18/2026

Kirk Pittard recently presented to members of the Capital Area Trial Lawyers Association (CATLA) on issues involving direct negligence claims against employers and the so-called “Admission Rule.”
Durham, Pittard & Spalding is proud to continue sharing insight and strategy with attorneys and legal organizations throughout Texas. If your firm or organization is interested in scheduling a presentation or legal update, please contact us.
https://www.dpslawgroup.com/news/kirk-pittard-presents-at-catla

05/14/2026

Durham, Pittard & Spalding partner Kirk Pittard recently joined a panel at UT Dallas to share insight and practical advice with undergraduate pre-law students exploring careers in the legal profession.
Kirk was honored to speak with members of the Law & Trial Association alongside Mollie Mallory of Tillotson Patton, Adnan Merchant of MW Law Legal & Title Services, and Patricia Morgan of Patricia M. Morgan Law.

05/13/2026

Great to welcome Baylor Law School alumni to our Dallas office for the spring Baylor Lawyer Network reception. The event was attended by Baylor Law Dean Jeremy Counseller, along with our own Baylor alumni Kirk Pittard, Lara Hollingsworth, Shelby White, and Katie Womble.
We’re proud to support Baylor Law and the next generation of talented attorneys.
https://www.dpslawgroup.com/news/dps-hosts-dallas-area-baylor-law-alumni

04/29/2026

Durham, Pittard & Spalding partner Rick Thompson secured an important appellate win at the Supreme Court of Texas in an asbestos-exposure case. The April 2026 denial of the petition for review leaves in place a significant ruling that Rick secured from the Fourteenth Court of Appeals on causation and proof.
https://www.dpslawgroup.com/news/rick-thompson-prevails-at-texas-supreme-court

04/28/2026

Congratulations to Justin R. Kaufman and Caren I. Friedman on their 2026 Southwest Super Lawyers honors.
Justin was named to the Top 25 in New Mexico and was also recognized as a Super Lawyer in the Personal Injury Products: Plaintiff category for the 10th consecutive year, while Caren marks her 20th consecutive year of recognition in the Appellate category. https://www.dpslawgroup.com/news/justin-kaufman-and-caren-friedman-earn-super-lawyers-honors

04/24/2026

Kirk Pittard and Thad Spalding have once again been recognized among D Magazine’s “Best Lawyers in Dallas” for their work in appellate law—a distinction driven by peer nominations and evaluations from attorneys across North Texas.
Congratulations to Kirk and Thad on this well-earned recognition.

https://www.dpslawgroup.com/news/kirk-pittard-thad-spalding-repeatas-d-magazine-best-lawyers-in-dallas

04/20/2026

Thanks Texas Association of Civil Trial and Appellate Specialists (TACTAS) for the opportunity to reunite with fellow members of the Tyler Skaggs litigation team, including our own Lara Hollingsworth and Dana Levy, to talk about this important case. https://www.dpslawgroup.com/news/tyler-skaggs-litigation-team-reunites

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2223 W. Jefferson Boulevard
Dallas, TX
75208

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Monday	9am - 6pm
Tuesday	9am - 6pm
Wednesday	9am - 6pm
Thursday	9am - 6pm
Friday	9am - 6pm

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+12149468000

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http://www.dpslawgroup.com/

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