Marty Morris was an attorney with a well-known commercial litigation firm for several years before joining Baron & Budd in 1999. He now works with the firm's asbestos litigation group, representing people with mesothelioma and other asbestos-related diseases and assisting with the oversight of the firm's intake department and other firm-wide special projects.
As a Baron & Budd attorney, Marty values the teamwork approach to the practice and the opportunity to make a difference in society. "The firm is passionate about helping people and places that as the highest priority," he says. "The clients I meet and the positive impact we can make on their lives is the best part of the practice of law for me."
Marty was honored with the distinguished Order of the Coif for his outstanding academic record in law school, where he was also a member of the South Texas Law Review and the Advocacy Program. He also provides pro bono legal assistance through the Dallas Volunteer Attorney Program. Marty is an avid Texas Rangers fan who also enjoys golf, tennis, and Batman trivia.
Reported Cases
Purina Mills, Inc. v. Odell, 948 S.W.2d 927 (Tex.App.BTexarkana 1997, writ denied).
Mandell v. Hamman Oil and Refining Co., 822 S.W.2d 153 (Tex.App.BHouston [1st Dist.] 1991, writ denied).
Maronge v. City Fed. Mortgage Co., 803 S.W.2d 393 (Tex.App.BHouston [14th Dist.] 1991, no writ).
Pampell Interests, Inc. v. Wolle, 797 S.W.2d 392 (Tex.App.BAustin 1990, no writ).
Education
South Texas College of Law (J.D. 1988)
University of Texas at Austin (B.A. 1985)
Bar & Court Admissions
Texas
New York
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit
U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas
U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas
Awards
Top 100 Civil Plaintiff Trial Lawyers (National Trial Lawyers, 2017)
Professional Associations
American Association for Justice
Texas Trial Lawyers Association
Dallas Bar Association
