Jeffrey Benton | Dallas Accident & Injury Lawyer
Jeffrey Benton
Accident & Injury, Car Accident, Personal Injury, Wrongful Death, Products Liability
- Law Office: The Benton Law Firm
- Law School: UHLC JD 2005
- Status: In Good Standing
- Licensed: 12 years
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Profile LAWPOINTS™66/100
- No Misconduct Found✓
- Accepts Lawyer Referrals✓
- Reviews Pro Bono Cases✓
introduction
Were you or a loved one injured in Dallas as the result of someone else’s negligence? If so, you’ve come to the right place. Dallas personal injury attorney Jeff Benton has has been helping injured people in Dallas, Texas for years and has recovered millions on behalf of injury victims. If you’ve been injured in an accident, contact our office today for a free consultation.
Experience
| Position | Organization | Location | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Attorney | The Benton Law Firm | Dallas, TX | 2014 – Present |
Education
| School | Degree | Major | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Houston Law Center | JD | Law School | 2005 |
| United States Merchant Marine Academy | Bachelor of Arts | Engineering | 2000 |
Admission
| State / Court | Date |
|---|---|
| U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas | 2007 |
| U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas | 2007 |
| U.S. District Court for the Western District of Texas | 2007 |
| U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas | 2006 |
| Texas | 2005 |
Associations
- Member, Texas Trial Lawyers Association, 2014 - Present
Member, Dallas Trial Lawyers Association, 2012 - Present
Member, Dallas Bar Association, 2007 - 2012
Assistant Editor, State Bar of Texas, Litigation Section, 2005 - Present
Honors & Awards
- John Howie Award, Dallas Trial Lawyers Association, 2013
Law Review - Best Casenote, University of Houston, 2005
Runner-Up, Best Brief Award, John R. Brown Moot Court Competition, 2004
AmJur Award - Legal Writing, University of Houston Law Center, 2002
Cases
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Gonzalez v. Brakefield
Practice Area: Car Accidents
Date: Jun 04, 2013
Outcome: Settlement
Description:
Motor Vehicle Accident
Moore v. Herman and Progressive County Mutual Insurance Company
Practice Area: Car Accidents
Date: Mar 18, 2013
Outcome: Settlement
Description:
Motor Vehicle Accident
Abu-Oun v. Moussa
Practice Area: Personal Injury
Date: Dec 12, 2012
Outcome: Settlement
Description:
Hunting Accident
Publications
- The Advocate (State Bar of Texas), Executive Clawback Actions, 2012
The Advocate (State Bar of Texas), The Enforceability of Settlement Agreements, 2007
Southeastern Admiralty Law Institute (SEALI), Updates on the 5th, 9th and 10th Circuits, 2005
Houston Law Review, Becker v. Tidewater: The Fifth Circuit Loses its Way While Navigating Through the Fog of Seaman Status, 2004
Verified Credentials
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| Verified Credentials | Date Verified |
|---|---|
| (2005) Licensed as Attorney in Texas. Verified with Texas State Bar . | January 15, 2016 |
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Fee:Call to schedule your initial consultation to discuss your potential case today.
Service Type:Private
Language:English
Update Date:2015-11-30
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Mr. Benton proudly represents his clients in the Dallas and surrounding areas.
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