Peer-reviewed honor underscores firm’s reputation for high-stakes trial success

National plaintiffs firm Dean Omar Branham Shirley, LLP, is proud to announce the selection of two of its trial attorneys to The Best Lawyers in America 2026 guide. Attorneys Darren McDowell and Mark A. Linder landed their spots for excellence in plaintiffs personal injury litigation.

The Best Lawyers in America editorial staff analyzed 26 million votes from around the world, resulting in 81,000 leading lawyers included in the guide’s 32^nd edition.

Both Mr. McDowell and Mr. Linder are fierce advocates known for representing plaintiffs in cases involving mesothelioma and other diseases caused by asbestos exposure.

“We’re proud to see Darren and Mark recognized among the very best in the country,” said partner Trey Branham. “Their tenacity in the courtroom, commitment to justice and unwavering focus on their clients make them invaluable members of our team and true champions for those they represent.”

Mr. McDowell is a repeat honoree by Best Lawyers. He is a seasoned trial attorney whose verdicts include litigation stemming from Winter Storm Uri, defective products by Goodyear Tire & Rubber, exposure to Monsanto’s glyphosate-based Roundup, helicopter crashes and other aviation incidents, and claims involving Johnson & Johnson’s Baby Powder.

The 32^nd edition marks Mr. Linder’s first time on the list. His expertise includes toxic tort, product liability, personal injury litigation and appellate matters. He was recently involved in the first-ever verdict in a talc pleurodesis case in Massachusetts, amounting to $39 million.

The Best Lawyers in America is a legal guide that recognizes attorneys who have demonstrated unparalleled expertise in their field. It is crafted through rigorous peer review to showcase the most distinguished members of the country’s legal community.

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About Dean Omar Branham Shirley

Dean Omar Branham Shirley, LLP, is a nationally recognized trial firm that handles cases across the country for individuals who have suffered catastrophic injuries or have died as a result of the irresponsible conduct of others. For more information, please visit http://www.dobslegal.com.

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“Their tenacity in the courtroom, commitment to justice and unwavering focus on their clients make them invaluable members of our team and true champions for those they represent.”