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Les Weisbrod, Medical Malpractice Attorney in Dallas, Texas

focused on Medical Malpractice and Product Liability

Trusted medical malpractice attorney serving Dallas.

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Les Weisbrod is an attorney based in Dallas, TEXAS. The practice focuses on Medical Malpractice and Product Liability. Currently practicing at Miller Weisbrod Olesky LLP.

Based in
Dallas, TEXAS
Experience
attorney
Known for
Medical Malpractice · Product Liability
  • Handles Medical Malpractice and Product Liability matters from Dallas, TEXAS.
  • Recognized with Lawyer of the Year — Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs (Dallas/Fort Worth) (2019).

About Les Weisbrod: Les Weisbrod is an attorney based in Dallas, TEXAS. The practice focuses on Medical Malpractice and Product Liability. Currently practicing at Miller Weisbrod Olesky LLP.

Areas of practice

Les's practice areas in Dallas

Les concentrates on medical malpractice and product liability. Each area below outlines the kind of case Les handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.

Medical Malpractice cases in Dallas, Texas

Les 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 Les agrees to represent you.

Product Liability cases in Dallas, Texas

Les 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 Les agrees to represent you.

Biography

Les Weisbrod, medical malpractice attorney serving Dallas

Les Weisbrod is an attorney based in Dallas, TEXAS. The practice focuses on Medical Malpractice and Product Liability. Currently practicing at Miller Weisbrod Olesky LLP. Les works from Dallas, Texas and takes on medical malpractice matters across the region.

According to Michael Rustad, a Professor of Law at Suffolk University Law School in Boston, “Les Weisbrod has obtained more medical malpractice punitive damage jury verdicts for his clients than any other attorney in the United States.” In August 2014 Mr. Weisbrod obtained a summary jury trial verdict in Dallas County Court At Law No. 1 for $3.7 million on behalf of an injured 79-year-old client which included $2 million in punitive damages. Since May 1986, Mr. Weisbrod has tried or settled over 204 medical malpractice and medical product cases that have each resulted in verdicts or settlements of $1 million or more for his clients.

Mr. Weisbrod has served as President, President-Elect, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer and Parliamentarian of the American Association for Justice (AAJ) (formerly Association of Trial Lawyers of America). AAJ is the largest trial lawyer membership organization in the world and dedicated to preserving the civil justice system and making sure that powerful special interests are held accountable when they engage in misconduct or negligence. In 1991 Mr. Weisbrod was the co-founding chair of the Birth Trauma Litigation group of the Association of Trial Lawyers of America.

He has lectured to lawyer groups across the U.S., Canada, England and Australia, and has written extensively on medical malpractice and medical product topics. He is recognized nationally and internationally as one of the top plaintiffs’ medical malpractice trial lawyers in the United States.

Mr. Weisbrod received his B.A. magna cum laude in 1975 from Claremont Men’s College and his J.D. in 1978 from Southern Methodist University Law School, and he is Board Certified by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization in Personal Injury Trial Law and Civil Trial Law.

Working with Les on a medical malpractice matter

According to Michael Rustad, a Professor of Law at Suffolk University Law School in Boston, “Les Weisbrod has obtained more medical malpractice punitive damage jury verdicts for his clients than any other attorney in the United States.” In August 2014 Mr. Weisbrod obtained a summary jury trial verdict in Dallas County Court At Law No. 1 for $3.7 million on behalf of an injured 79-year-old client…

Clients Les works with

Les reviews new inquiries case-by-case for medical malpractice and product liability matters in Dallas and the surrounding Texas area.

Credentials

Credentials — where Les studied and practices

  • Southern Methodist University

    J.D. · 1978

  • Claremont McKenna College

    BA · 1975

Jurisdictions

Les's state bar admissions

  • Arkansas, Arkansas B

    ACTIVE

  • Texas, State Bar of

    ACTIVE

Les studied at J.D. in Southern Methodist University and BA in Claremont McKenna College.

Law school and academic background

Les completed J.D. in Southern Methodist University and BA in Claremont McKenna College. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Les runs in Texas is where that training gets applied to real client questions.

Recognition

Les's legal honors and published work

Les has received 16 formal recognitions from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.

  • Lawyer of the Year — Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs (Dallas/Fort Worth)

    2019

  • Lawyer of the Year — Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs (Dallas/Fort Worth)

    2017

  • Lawyer of the Year — Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs (Dallas/Fort Worth)

    2016

  • Lawyer of the Year — Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs (Dallas)

    2015

  • Best Lawyers in America — Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Medical Malpractice Law

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Awards:

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — D Magazine Best Lawyers in Dallas, 2002-2005, 2012, 2013, 2016, 2017

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Harry M. Philo Award, American Association for Justice 2013

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Dan Cullan Memorial Award, Executive Board, American Association for Justice Birth Trauma Litigation Group, 2012

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Martindale-Hubbell AV-Rated Attorney (highest rating), 1990-2012

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Texas Monthly %u2013 Texas SuperLawyers, 2003-2010

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Wiedemann & Wysocki Award, American Association for Justice, 1999, 2002-2005

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Member, Million Dollar Advocates Forum and Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum

    2026

Legal awards and honors

Lawyer of the Year — Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs (Dallas/Fort Worth) (2019). Lawyer of the Year — Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs (Dallas/Fort Worth) (2017). Lawyer of the Year — Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs (Dallas/Fort Worth) (2016). Lawyer of the Year — Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs (Dallas) (2015). Best Lawyers in America — Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs (2026).

Locations

Les Weisbrod's office in Dallas

Les's primary office is at 11551 Forest Central Drive, Suite 300, Dallas, Texas, 11551. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.

Main office

Miller Weisbrod Olesky LLP

11551 Forest Central Drive, Suite 300

Dallas, Texas 11551

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Hiring guide

How to hire Les Weisbrod — 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 Les usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.

Consultation formats and pricing

Les charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Les'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; Les 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 Les

Les 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. Les confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.

Payment methods and payment plans

Les'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 Les Weisbrod

  • How much does it cost to hire Les for a medical malpractice case?

    Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Les walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.

  • Does Les offer a free consultation?

    Les charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Les's office. Some medical malpractice attorneys offer free consults — check Les'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. Les gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.

  • Can Les take my case if I'm outside Dallas?

    Les 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 — Les 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 Les?

    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. Les will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.

  • Is Les accepting new medical malpractice clients right now?

    Les'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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