Thompson & Knight Gains Litigation Expert in Dallas

The international law firm of Thompson & Knight LLP is pleased to announce Jackie Robinson has joined the Firm as a Partner in the Dallas office. He brings more than 20 years of legal experience to Thompson & Knight.

Robinson focuses his practice on litigation and dispute resolution. He has practiced in state and federal courts and has tried more than 70 cases to verdict. Although the dominant portion of his practice involves the defense of premises liability and products liability claims, Robinson has represented clients in a number of contexts, including construction, airline safety, workers’ compensation and non-subscriber litigation, and general tort litigation.

“Jackie’s extensive litigation background and areas of expertise are a tremendous asset to Thompson & Knight’s growing trial practice. The breadth of his practice and legal insight provide valuable service and skills to our clients,” says William L. Banowsky, Trial Practice Leader at Thompson & Knight.

Robinson received a J.D. from the University of Houston Law Center in 1986 and a B.A. from Morehouse College in 1978. He is a member of the National Bar Association, Tarrant County Bar Association, Fort Worth/Tarrant County Young Lawyers Association, DRI – The Voice of the Defense Bar, American Board of Trial Advocates, and the Federation of Defense and Corporate Counsel. He also currently serves as the Dallas Area Vice President and formerly served as the Fort Worth/North Central Texas Area Vice President for the Texas Association of Defense Counsel.

About Thompson & Knight

Since 1887, Thompson & Knight LLP has consistently made a positive impact on its clients’ successes. With its practice focused on the energy industry, the Firm has extensive resources in litigation, tax, insolvency, and international energy matters. The Firm has approximately 420 attorneys, and has offices and alliances in North America, South America, Europe, and Africa. Thompson & Knight represents companies, government entities, and individuals in local, regional, and national markets around the world.