Sargent Law, P.C. is a litigation firm committed to providing outstanding representation and personalized legal services to each of our clients. Our firm is dedicated to representing insurance companies, along with small and large organizations and individuals needing an experienced, and aggressive law firm to represent their interests in North Texas and beyond.
We have actual trial attorneys with hundreds of verdicts across Texas who will represent you with both honor and tenacity. Sargent Law wants to represent you and use all of our experience, skill and resources to not only meet your expectations, but to exceed them.
A Defense Firm
A Firm Defense.
Sargent Law is a streamlined law firm that provides clients with outstanding representation in litigation defense.
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Trial Lawyers
The Real Deal.
Every one of our defense attorneys has actual jury trial courtroom experience. No posers here. We are the real deal.
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Experience
Where It Counts.
When experience counts, you can count on Sargent Law. Our record of success in court rivals that of much larger firms.
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Core Values
Straight Talk.
We treat everyone with respect and make decisions with integrity - understanding that trust is the foundation of any relationship.
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"All people are equal under the law. A good legal defense makes the difference. Defense is all we do – and we’re good at it."
PRACTICE AREAS
- General Liability
- Transportation
- Premises Liability
- Workers' Compensation & On-The-Job Injury
- Commercial Litigation
- Medical Malpractice
- Corporation
General Liability
Our general liability attorneys represent clients in claims of property damage, personal injury, accidents, toxic torts, and bad faith.
Transportation
The transportation industry covers a broad spectrum of clients on a local, regional, and national level, including motor carriers, shippers, private fleets, and anyone else involved in transporting products from one place to another.
Premises Liability
Property owners and managers are subject to lawsuits when an individual is injured due to a hazard on property other than their own.
Workers' Compensation And On-The-Job Injury
Workers' Compensation carriers and employers rely on Sargent Law to represent them before Texas administrative agencies and in court in matters involving accidental injuries and fatalities.
Commercial Litigation
From conference room to courtroom, Sargent Law attorneys have the expertise and tenacity to follow the case through every stage – including trial and appeal, if necessary.
Medical Malpractice
Defense of medical malpractice lawsuits includes representing hospitals, physicians, practice groups, nurses, extended care facilities, pharmaceutical companies, managed care organizations, ER staffing firms, home health agencies, and other healthcare providers and groups.
Corporate
As your corporate counsel, Sargent Law can keep up with the legal needs of your corporation, so you can focus on managing your company.
BEST LAW FIRMS IN AMERICA
The publishers of The Best Lawyers in America have recognized Sargent Law in the Best Law Firms 2025 listing, a prestigious legal guide that highlights the nation’s top law firms.
Sargent Law received metropolitan honors in Dallas and Fort Worth for its work representing personal injury defendants, improving its ranking from the previous year.
THE TEAM
David Sargent
Partner
Ross Miracle
Partner
Guy Wesley Swartz
Partner
Martha Posey
Partner
Ken Daily
Senior Attorney
Matthew Harper
Senior Attorney
Hamza Hussain
Attorney
Clinton Smith
Attorney
LATEST NEWS
- 14Mar
Sargent Law Expands Litigation Team with Two New Attorneys
Matthew Harper and Clinton Smith bring experience, trial skills DALLAS – Boutique defense litigation firm Sargent Law, P.C., is pleased to announce the addition of senior attorney Matthew Harper and attorney Clinton Smith to the...7NovSargent Law Earns Prestigious Best Law Firms 2025 Ranking
Boutique Dallas defense firm receives recognition for excellence in personal injury defense litigation DALLAS – Defense litigation firm Sargent Law, P.C., has received recognition for the Dallas/Fort Worth metropolitan area by Best Law Firms for 2025.... - 23Sep
Dallas Defense Firm Receives National and State Legal Honors
David Sargent honored by Lawdragon and Texas Super Lawyers DALLAS – Sargent Law, P.C., a boutique defense firm, is proud to announce that its attorneys have made top lists on a national and state levels....15AprSargent Law Adds Experienced Litigator Michael Spears
Hiring enhances defense firm’s litigation practice DALLAS – Full-service defense firm Sargent Law, P.C. is pleased to announce the arrival of Michael Spears, a dedicated and experienced civil litigator. “Given Michael’s trial background in courts... - 10Apr
Sargent Law Attorney Named Texas Rising Star by Super Lawyers
Attorney Mark Lankford receives honor by Thomson Reuters owned publication DALLAS – Sargent Law, P.C., a defense litigation boutique, is pleased to announce that Mark Lankford has been chosen for the Texas Rising Stars 2024...19MarSargent Law Elevates Attorneys Guy Swartz and Martha Posey to Partner
Defense firm projects growth with partner promotions DALLAS – Sargent Law P.C. is pleased to announce the promotions of Guy Swartz and Martha Posey to Partner. The boutique defense firm litigates across the state of... - 8Jan
Sargent Law Attorney Named to D Magazine’s Best Lawyers Under 40 List
Annual list honors up-and-coming Dallas attorneys DALLAS – Boutique defense and litigation firm Sargent Law is pleased to announce the selection of its senior attorney, Guy Swartz, to D Magazine’s 2024 Best Lawyers Under 40 list. Honorees are...22Nov
Sargent Law Attorneys Named to Lawdragon’s 500 Leading Litigators for 2024
Legal publication describes honorees as ‘the advisors you want to send into battle’ DALLAS – Defense and litigation boutique Sargent Law, P.C., is pleased to announce that two attorneys from the firm, including firm founder... - 19Aug
Best Lawyers Honors Veteran Trial Attorney David Sargent
DALLAS – Best Lawyers in America has recognized Dallas trial attorney and Sargent Law P.C. founder David Sargent for his work defending clients involved in personal injury disputes in its 2023 edition. The Best Lawyers annual listing highlights the nation’s...4NovTexas Trial Firm Sargent Law Earns Place on Best Law Firms List
DALLAS – Trial firm Sargent Law, P.C., has earned recognition from U.S. News & World Report and The Best Lawyers in America, ranking among the Best Law Firms selected for 2022. Recognized since 2016, Sargent Law was honored once again for its defense work against personal... - 8Oct
Dallas Trucking Company Secures Case Dismissal in Wrongful Death Lawsuit
DALLAS – A Texas district judge has dismissed all claims against a large Texas-based trucking company in a wrongful death lawsuit stemming from an August 2016 accident that killed a man and injured another.
7OctSargent Law Secures Take-Nothing Judgment in Trucking Injury Negligence Lawsuit
Sargent Law attorneys have secured a defense win in arbitration for a Dallas-based national refrigeration motor carrier in a negligence and gross negligence injury lawsuit against the company.
- 23Sep
Sargent Law Founder David Sargent Earns 2021 Texas Super Lawyers Honors
firm founder David Sargent has been recognized in the 2021 edition of Texas Super Lawyers for his expertise in transportation and maritime law, an honor he has received since 2004 from the respected guide to the state’s top attorneys.
23AugDallas Attorney David Sargent of Sargent Law Honored in Best Lawyers 2022
National peer-review guide The Best Lawyers in America has recognized veteran Dallas trial lawyer David Sargent of Sargent Law, P.C., in its 2022 edition for his defense work in personal injury litigation.
- 5Nov
Dallas Trial Firm Sargent Law Among 2021 Best Law Firms
The publishers of U.S. News & World Report and The Best Lawyers in America have recognized Sargent Law in the Best Law Firms 2021 listing, a prestigious legal guide that highlights the nation’s top law firms.
19Oct
Texas Super Lawyers Honors Sargent Law Founder David Sargent
The Texas Super Lawyers 2020 edition has recognized trial litigation firm founder David Sargent of Sargent Law P.C. for his work in transportation and maritime law, an honor he has received since 2004.
- 15Sep
Best Lawyers in America Honors Sargent Law Founder David Sargent
We are proud to announce that Sargent Law founder David Sargent has earned placement in the 2021 edition of The Best Lawyers in America, the oldest peer-review guide in the country. Mr. Sargent is honored for his work on behalf of defendants in personal injury litigation, recognition he has received since 2012.
9Sep
Sargent Law Secures Take-Nothing Defense Win in Real Estate Fraud Lawsuit
Trial lawyers with Dallas-based Sargent Law have secured a defense win on behalf of an Oklahoma bank and one of its executives in a lawsuit charging that they had participated in a scheme to defraud two real estate investors.
- 31Oct
Sargent Law Firm – Best Law Firms in America 2018
We're happy to share the news that Sargent Law has been named one of the Best Law Firms in America for 2018 by US News & World Report! While Sargent Law is a newly formed practice, the diverse and extensive personal experience of our partners combine make us a formidable choice for defense.
5Sep
David Sargent Listed Among Best Lawyers in America for Personal Injury
Sargent Law, P.C. is proud to announce that David Sargent has been selected by his peers for inclusion in the 2018 Edition of The Best Lawyers in America© for work in Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants. David has been listed in Best Lawyers every year since 2012.
- 5Sep
David Sargent and Colleen McCoy win defense verdict in transportation suit
The defense duo of David Sargent & Colleen McCoy obtained a defense verdict in a lawsuit styled Bobby Jack Watson v. Cedrick Drezelle Hammons. The case was called to trial last month in the 97th District court of Montague County, Texas before Honorable Jack McGaughey.
21Jul
National Association of Distinguished Counsel, Nation’s Top One Percent 2017
Sargent Law is proud to announce that David Sargent was recently selected as a member of the Nation’s Top One Percent by the National Association of Distinguished Counsel in 2017. This elite class of advocates consists of the finest leaders of the legal profession from across the nation.
- 21Jun
Sargent Law Announces New Attorney R. Martin Dungan
Sargent Law, P.C., is proud to welcome attorney R. Martin Dungan to the firm as Associate. Martin focuses his practice and has represented a number of clients in transportation, labor and employment, insurance defense, premises liability and appellate matters.
21Jun
Carrie Garcia Sanders Joins Sargent Law as Senior Counsel
Sargent Law, P.C., is proud to welcome Carrie Garcia Sanders as Senior Counsel. Carrie is a 14-year trial attorney focusing on personal injury litigation, primarily defense.
- 26Jan
David Sargent – Super Lawyers 2017
Sargent Law, P.C. proudly announces that David Sargent has been recognized as a Texas “Super Lawyer” for 2017. Mr. Sargent has been recognized as a Texas “Super Lawyer” for twelve straight years.
24Jan
Sargent Law Firm – Best Law Firms in America 2017
We're happy to share the news that Sargent Law has been named one of the Best Law Firms in America for 2017 by US News & World Report!
- 19Jan
Michael Colvin Joins Sargent Law as Senior Counsel
Sargent Law, P.C., is proud to welcome Michael Colvin as Senior Counsel. Michael joins Sargent Law with more than 22 years of experience as a litigator.
19Jan
Sargent Law Welcomes Associate Alyssa York
Sargent Law, P.C., is proud to welcome Alyssa York as Associate. Alyssa has experience assisting on matters involving family law, personal injury, criminal defense, and probate.
- 19Sep
Sargent Law Announces New Staff Additions
Sargent Law, P.C., is growing. In an effort to continue providing the best possible service to our clients, we’re proud to welcome three key members to our support staff.
10Aug
Sargent Obtains “Take Nothing” in Arbitration Win
David Sargent recently obtained a “take nothing” result in arbitration for the defendant, a local refrigerated transportation company.
