Elected Member

Victor D. Vital

Dallas, TX
Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Education
Oakwood University
Texas Southern University, Thurgood Marshall School of Law

Clients turn to trial lawyer Victor Vital to handle high-profile and high-stakes jury trials of virtually all types. He remains dedicated to distinguishing himself as a top trial lawyer through his experience around the country and his likability and relatability to judges and juries alike.

Victor’s ability to absorb complex subject matter quickly and then package and present it persuasively to diverse juries makes him suitable for virtually any highstakes trial case in major U.S. metropolitan areas. Having tried more than 100 cases in two decades of practice, Victor seeks to remain ever prepared for jury trials of various types. Victor is widely recognized for his trial experience.

He is ranked by Chambers USA, which has reported that he “produces exceptional results and is a true trial lawyer.” "He is very good on his feet. He is an outstanding trial lawyer who loves being in the courtroom and is also effective in his tactics." Victor is often brought onboard on the eve of trial – in the final months or even weeks leading up to trial
– because of his deep trial experience. Chambers USA has further noted, "He stands out as someone who can jump in, understand the issues, think creatively and gain trust in a short period of time."

Because of his broad trial experience, clients and lawyers turn to Victor
regardless of subject matter when they need a trial lawyer for their important cases. Victor was inducted into the Texas Lawyer Verdicts Hall of Fame for securing a number one jury verdict – the largest employment verdict in Texas – for a corporate plaintiff in a complicated noncompete/trade secrets matter. He has also secured a number one verdict in the fraud category in the Texas Lawyer Top Texas Verdicts & Settlements, which also made the National Law Journal Top 100 list, with a jury verdict of nearly $34 million (including $16 million in punitive damages) in a partnership dispute involving claims of fraud and breach of fiduciary duty. Also, one of Victor’s defense verdicts was listed in the Courtroom View Network’s list of Top 10 Most Impressive Defense Verdicts of 2022.

Victor is a prolific author and invited lecturer and educator on trial issues. He also teaches trial practice techniques and provides commentary on major trials and cases in the media.

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Areas of Expertise
White Collar Crime (Criminal Law)
Criminal Law
Trials (Litigation)
Complex Litigation
Franchise (Commercial Law)