Litigation Star Mo Lovett's Boutique Firm Expands to North Texas

WESTLAKE, TX – January 06, 2026 – In a move that underscores both rapid growth and a significant trend in the legal industry, Houston-based litigation powerhouse Mo Lovett Law has officially opened its doors in North Texas. The new appointment-only office, Mo Lovett Law Metroplex, began operations in the affluent Dallas-Fort Worth suburb of Westlake on January 1, 2026, less than a year after the firm's initial launch.

The expansion is a testament to the immediate market impact of its founder, Mary-Olga “Mo” Lovett, a decorated trial lawyer who is challenging the traditional dominance of 'Big Law' by proving a specialized boutique can compete for the most complex and high-value cases.

A Year of Unprecedented Success

When Lovett launched her firm in January 2025, she anticipated a more regionally focused practice after a nearly three-decade career at global law firms. The reality was starkly different. Client demand quickly illustrated the need for a broader footprint within the state.

“I have been blessed with a successful career, but this year has been eye-opening for me,” said Ms. Lovett in a statement. “The vast majority of my career was as a Big Law partner handling major cases nationwide, but I expected when I launched my own firm that my work would become more regionally concentrated. I quickly realized a North Texas office was warranted to better serve the needs of my clients.”

This client-driven expansion comes on the heels of a banner year for both Lovett and her nascent firm. In an astonishingly short period, Mo Lovett Law was named to The Best Lawyers in America’s 2026 Best Law Firms guide, earning a top-tier ranking for commercial litigation in Houston. Individually, Lovett maintained her Band 1 designation from Chambers USA, its highest honor, which noted her reputation in “bet-the-company” cases. She was also recognized in the inaugural Legal 500 US Elite guide, a list specifically created to honor exceptional attorneys at smaller firms doing market-leading work.

Her transition from Big Law leader to boutique founder was further validated in the fall of 2025 when she received two separate lifetime achievement awards—one from ALM/Law.com and another from Texas Lawyer—honoring a career that has left a lasting imprint on the state's legal community.

The Boutique Disruption of Big Law

Lovett’s journey and the rapid scaling of her firm exemplify a broader disruption in the legal services market. A growing number of highly experienced partners are departing from large, traditional firms to establish their own specialized boutiques. These legal entrepreneurs are driven by a desire for greater autonomy, operational flexibility, and a more direct, client-centric approach that can be challenging to maintain within a sprawling global firm.

Before launching her own practice, Lovett was a major figure in Big Law. She spent 18 years at Greenberg Traurig, rising to become the firm’s Senior Vice President and the highest-ranking woman in a global organization of over 2,600 lawyers. She later moved to King & Spalding as a partner in its Trial and Global Disputes group, a move The American Lawyer heralded as one of the top lateral moves of the year.

By creating a boutique, these veterans can offer clients the best of both worlds: the deep, battle-tested expertise forged in high-stakes corporate litigation, combined with the agility, innovative pricing, and direct partner access that a leaner model affords. Boutiques can also more easily avoid the extensive client conflicts that often plague multi-practice mega-firms, allowing them to take on a wider range of challenging cases.

Entering a Crowded and Competitive Arena

The decision to enter the Dallas-Fort Worth market places Mo Lovett Law in one of the most dynamic and competitive legal landscapes in the country. The North Texas market for high-stakes commercial litigation is robust, home to elite trial boutiques and the powerful local offices of national giants. The region’s top rankings are populated by formidable names like Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher, Lynn Pinker Hurst & Schwegmann, McKool Smith, and Sidley Austin, all of which boast Tier 1 recognition for commercial litigation.

However, Lovett’s extensive track record and formidable reputation serve as her firm's primary currency. With nearly 30 years of experience, she has tried more than 50 jury cases to verdict, representing clients in disputes where a combined total of over $100 billion was at stake. Her case history reads like a highlight reel of corporate defense, including representing Microsoft in a $43 billion trademark dispute, defending major oil companies like bp in high-exposure land-loss litigation, and serving as co-lead counsel for Mattel and Fisher-Price in sensitive product liability cases.

This proven ability to handle “bet-the-company” litigation for Fortune 10 companies, financial institutions, and other major entities is precisely the value proposition that allows a boutique like Mo Lovett Law to compete on an equal footing with established Goliaths. The firm’s focus on high-stakes litigation, consulting, and alternative dispute resolution carves out a niche for clients seeking elite, personalized trial counsel for their most critical legal challenges.

A Trailblazer's Next Chapter

The North Texas expansion is more than a strategic business decision; it represents the next chapter in Lovett’s trailblazing career. From her leadership roles in global firms to her advocacy for placing women and diverse lawyers in first-chair trial roles, Lovett has consistently pushed boundaries. Now, as a successful entrepreneur, she is building a new model for delivering top-tier legal services.

By leveraging decades of experience and a reputation for tenacity, she has built a firm that gained national recognition in its first year and expanded its geographic reach to meet proven demand. The opening of Mo Lovett Law Metroplex is not just an expansion; it is a statement about the future of elite legal services in Texas and beyond.