Dean Omar Branham Shirley, LLP (DOBS)

Dean Omar Branham Shirley, LLP (DOBS) is a nationally recognized trial law firm dedicated to representing individuals who have suffered catastrophic injuries or death due to corporate misconduct. The firm's core mission is to hold corporations accountable for their actions, ensuring that companies adhere to safety regulations and that victims receive justice. Headquartered in Dallas, Texas, DOBS also maintains offices in Indianapolis and Pittsburgh.

The firm specializes in plaintiff litigation, with a significant focus on product liability, catastrophic injury, and cases involving mesothelioma and asbestos exposure. Their practice areas also extend to unpaid wages, shareholder liability, consumer class actions, general personal injury, and medical malpractice. DOBS primarily serves individuals and families harmed by corporate negligence, dangerous products, and unsafe working conditions, particularly in complex litigation against large corporations.

Dean Omar Branham Shirley has achieved notable success, securing substantial jury verdicts against major corporations. In 2025, the firm obtained a $1.5 billion verdict against Johnson & Johnson in Baltimore and a $966 million judgment against the same company in California. The firm was recognized as the 2026 Products Liability winner in the National Law Journal's Elite Trial Lawyers program and was included in the 2026 edition of the Best Law Firms legal guide for its work in personal injury litigation. Key leadership includes name partners Jessica Dean, Amin Omar, Trey Branham, and Lisa Shirley.