Maryssa Jane Simpson
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Maryssa Jane Simpson
Biography
Maryssa Simpson is a trial lawyer and partner in The Potts Law Firm’s Dallas office. Maryssa grew up in the small town of Bridgeport, Texas and is from a family of trial lawyers. Her background gave her a passion for trial work, and she carries that forward in her practice.
Maryssa graduated from Baylor University and received her law degree from the University of Texas School of Law. During law school, Maryssa was an advocate for a national championship mock trial team and received the International Academy of Trial Lawyers Student Advocacy Award. While at UT, Maryssa also won Best Advocate in the Senior Honors Mock Trial Competition, and was inducted into The Order of Barristers, which recognizes the top 10 advocates from a graduating class of almost 400 attorneys.
Prior to joining The Potts Law Firm, Maryssa worked at a prominent Texas law firm and represented clients in commercial disputes, insurance litigation, transportation litigation, and catastrophic personal injury matters. Maryssa’s experience gives her a comprehensive understanding of the various facets of litigation, which helps her better serve the needs of her clients. She enjoys representing her clients in all aspects of trial law, including motion practice, written discovery, depositions, settlement, hearings, and trial. Maryssa has represented her clients before state and federal courts throughout Texas.
Practice Areas
Workers' Compensation
Trademarks
Trademark Litigation, Trademark Registration
Products Liability
Drugs & Medical Devices, Motor Vehicle Defects, Toxic Torts
Personal Injury
Animal & Dog Bites, Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Construction Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Premises Liability, Truck Accidents, Wrongful Death
Asbestos & Mesothelioma
Business Law
Business Contracts, Business Dissolution, Business Finance, Business Formation, Business Litigation, Franchising, Mergers & Acquisitions, Partnership & Shareholder Disputes
Employment Law
Employee Benefits, Employment Contracts, Employment Discrimination, ERISA, Overtime & Unpaid Wages, Sexual Harassment, Whistleblower, Wrongful Termination
Energy, Oil & Gas Law
Utilities
Insurance Claims
Bad Faith Insurance, Business Insurance, Disability Insurance, Health Insurance, Life Insurance, Motor Vehicle Insurance, Property Insurance
Medical Malpractice
Birth Injury, Medical Misdiagnosis, Pharmacy Errors, Surgical Errors
Patents
Patent Appeals, Patent Litigation, Patent Prosecution
Entertainment & Sports Law
Nursing Home Abuse
Fees
- Free Consultation
- Contingent Fees
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
Languages
Professional Experience
Partner The Potts Law Firm
Year: 2018 - Current
Description:
Professional Associations
State Bar of Texas # 24088414 Member (Current)
Dallas Bar Association Member (Current)
Dallas Association of Young Lawyers Member (Current)
Texas Law School Dallas Young Alumni Steering Committee (Current)
Northern District of Texas Bench Bar Committee (2018 - Current)
Awards
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Top 40 Under 40-Civil Plaintiffs
National Trial Lawyers 2018.0
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Best Advocate
Strasburger and Price Endowed Senior Honors Mock Trial Competition 2013.0
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Student Advocacy Award
The International Academy of Trial Lawyers 2013.0
Education
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Baylor University B.S.
Honors: summa cum laude
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The University of Texas School of Law J.D.
Websites
http://www.potts-law.com/attorneys/maryssa-j-simpson/
Attorney Profile - Maryssa J. Simpson
The Potts Law Firm
2911 Turtle Creek Blvd., Suite 1000, Dallas, TX 75219
The Potts Law Firm - Headquarters
3737 Buffalo Speedway, Suite 1900, Houston, TX 77098
(713) 583-5388