Kolter McKenzie is an experienced trial lawyer with more than 15 years’ experience, who is passionate about advocating for his clients in medical malpractice, nursing homes, and personal injury cases. He has tried dozens of cases to verdict as lead counsel and negotiated numerous favorable settlements. Kolter’s practice is exclusively limited to the representation of the seriously injured. Kolter takes great pride in getting to know his clients and to working with them hand in hand to achieve the best possible outcomes for his clients.
Kolter’s dedication and determination is evident in his outside pursuits as well. He is an avid runner who has qualified for the Boston Marathon and is a member of the Dallas Running Club. When Kolter is not zealously practicing law he enjoys hiking, skiing, golf, attending concerts and spending time with his wife and two children.
Education
Texas Tech University, B.A., Public Relations, 2004
Thurgood Marshall School of Law, Texas Southern University, J.D., 2008
Admissions
Texas
United States District Court for the Northern District
United States District Court for the Eastern District
Professional Affiliations
American Association for Justice
National Trial Lawyers Association (Top 100 Trial and Civil Plaintiff’s Lawyer)
Dallas Trial Lawyers Association
Public Justice Center
State Bar of Texas Litigation Section
Awards and Honors
2019 Top 20 motor vehicle accident verdict in Texas.
Part of trial team awarded the prestigious John Howie Award by the Dallas Trial Lawyers Association in 2012 for a verdict on a federal civil rights case against two Dallas police officers.
2018 Top 10 birth trauma settlement in Texas.
Selected as top 100 civil Plaintiff Trial Lawyers in Texas from 2022-2024 by National Trial Lawyers Association.
Texas Young Lawyers Association
