Chris Hamilton, Medical Malpractice Attorney in Dallas, Texas
focused on Medical Malpractice, Personal Injury, and Product Liability
Dallas, TX
Trusted medical malpractice attorney serving Dallas.
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Chris Hamilton is an attorney based in Dallas, TEXAS. The practice focuses on Medical Malpractice, Personal Injury, and Product Liability. Currently practicing at Hamilton Wingo LLP.
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- Dallas, TEXAS
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- Medical Malpractice · Personal Injury · Product Liability
- Handles Medical Malpractice, Personal Injury, and Product Liability matters from Dallas, TEXAS.
- Recognized with Best Lawyers in America — Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs (2026).
About Chris Hamilton: Chris Hamilton is an attorney based in Dallas, TEXAS. The practice focuses on Medical Malpractice, Personal Injury, and Product Liability. Currently practicing at Hamilton Wingo LLP.
Areas of practice
Legal matters Chris takes on
Chris concentrates on medical malpractice, personal injury, and product liability. Each area below outlines the kind of case Chris handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
Medical Malpractice
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Personal Injury
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Product Liability
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Medical Malpractice cases in Dallas, Texas
Chris takes medical malpractice matters in Dallas, Texas. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Chris agrees to represent you.
Personal Injury cases in Dallas, Texas
Chris takes personal injury matters in Dallas, Texas. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Chris agrees to represent you.
Product Liability cases in Dallas, Texas
Chris takes product liability matters in Dallas, Texas. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Chris agrees to represent you.
Biography
Meet Chris Hamilton — medical malpractice lawyer in Dallas
Chris Hamilton is an attorney based in Dallas, TEXAS. The practice focuses on Medical Malpractice, Personal Injury, and Product Liability. Currently practicing at Hamilton Wingo LLP.
Chris Hamilton is one of the country’s leading high-stakes trial lawyers. He has won record-setting verdicts and settlements in catastrophic personal injury cases, wrongful death lawsuits, and complex business disputes.
Chris chooses to work on cases where he knows he can make a game-changing difference by relying on his methodical preparation and truly extraordinary trial skills. He takes great pride when lawyers and clients trust him to handle the most important cases of their careers or lives.
In 2022, Chris won a historic $7.37 billion jury verdict in Dallas, Texas, which was the year’s largest verdict nationwide and the 4th largest personal injury award in U.S. history against a corporation.
In 2023 alone, Chris recovered more than $200 million in settlements on behalf of his clients.
His nearly two decades of experience taking on negligence, fraud, and abuse by big businesses includes Chris’ work alongside the Massachusetts Attorney General’s Office in a ground-breaking federal False Claims Act case. The $25 million settlement in 2021 directly against a private equity firm and a group of healthcare industry executives is the largest of its kind.
Chris has been featured in Courtroom View Network’s (CVN) list of the Most Impressive Trials of 2019, and his multibillion-dollar victory in 2022 topped CVN’s list of the Most Impressive Plaintiffs Verdicts of 2022.
The Dallas Business Journal recognized Chris for winning Texas’ largest personal injury verdict in 2014, ranked as the nation’s 17th largest. In addition, he was recognized by Top Verdict in 2016 for Texas’ 9th largest personal injury verdict. Verdict Search noted him in 2011 for one of the state’s Top 10 and Top 100 verdicts in the U.S.
Chris has been repeatedly recognized for his expertise in personal injury trials by other attorneys in the annual list of The Best Lawyers in Dallas by D Magazine, The Best Lawyers in America, Lawdragon 500 Leading Lawyers in America, Texas Super Lawyers, and National Trial Lawyers Top 100 Civil Plaintiff Attorneys, and is a member of the prestigious American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA) and the Leader’s Forum for the American Association for Justice.
Chris’ cases have been featured in numerous media outlets, including Bloomberg, The Wall Street Journal, USA Today, CNN, Texas Lawyer, Dallas Business Journal, Law360, The Dallas Morning News, Texas Lawbook, The Houston Chronicle, and The Austin-American Statesman, and numerous local television reports and print news stories nationwide.
Chris earned the Pro Bono Lawyer of the Year honor in 2017 from the American Association for Justice for defending Constitutional rights. Chris is a fluent Spanish speaker.
Chris's approach to medical malpractice cases
Chris Hamilton is one of the country’s leading high-stakes trial lawyers. He has won record-setting verdicts and settlements in catastrophic personal injury cases, wrongful death lawsuits, and complex business disputes. Chris chooses to work on cases where he knows he can make a game-changing difference by relying on his methodical preparation and truly extraordinary trial skills. He takes great…
The kind of cases Chris takes
Chris reviews new inquiries case-by-case for medical malpractice, personal injury, and product liability matters in Dallas and the surrounding Texas area.
Credentials
Education, bar admissions, and languages
The University of Texas
J.D. · 2004
Texas Christian University
B.A.
Jurisdictions
Chris's state bar admissions
Texas, State Bar of
ACTIVE
Chris studied at J.D. in The University of Texas and B.A. in Texas Christian University.
Law school and academic background
Chris completed J.D. in The University of Texas and B.A. in Texas Christian University. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Chris runs in Texas is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Recognition
Recognition and thought leadership
Chris has received 15 formal recognitions from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.
Best Lawyers in America — Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Intellectual Property
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Patent Law
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Trademark Law
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Awards:
2026
Best Lawyers in America — American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA) Member
2026
Best Lawyers in America — D Magazine‘s Best Lawyer Dallas
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Texas Super Lawyers
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Texas Super Lawyers, DFW Top 100
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Texas Super Lawyers Rising Stars
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Lawdragon 500 Leading Plaintiff Consumer Lawyers
2026
Legal awards and honors
Best Lawyers in America — Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice: (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Intellectual Property (2026).
Locations
Chris Hamilton's office in Dallas
Chris's primary office is at 325 North Saint Paul Street, Suite 3600, Dallas, Texas, 75201. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
Hamilton Wingo LLP
325 North Saint Paul Street, Suite 3600
Dallas, Texas 75201
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How to hire Chris Hamilton — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new medical malpractice attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Chris usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Chris charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Chris's office.
What to bring to your first meeting
Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; Chris will tell you what matters and what doesn't.
Questions to ask a medical malpractice attorney in Dallas, Texas
A short list to run through before you commit: How many medical malpractice matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?
Fees & payment
Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for Chris
Chris discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in medical malpractice practice — ask which fits.
Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options
Every medical malpractice matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. Chris confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Chris's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many medical malpractice practices work with clients on structured schedules.
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Chris Hamilton
How much does it cost to hire Chris for a medical malpractice case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Chris walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Chris offer a free consultation?
Chris charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Chris's office. Some medical malpractice attorneys offer free consults — check Chris's current terms during booking.
How long do medical malpractice cases in Texas typically take?
Simple medical malpractice matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Chris gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Chris take my case if I'm outside Dallas?
Chris is licensed in Texas. Matters governed by Texas law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Chris will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.
What should I bring to my first meeting with Chris?
Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Chris will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Chris accepting new medical malpractice clients right now?
Chris's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.
Areas served
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