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Thomas G. "Tom" Jacks, Personal Injury Attorney in Dallas, Texas

focused on Personal Injury and Product Liability

Trusted personal injury attorney serving Dallas.

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Thomas G. "Tom" Jacks is an attorney based in Dallas, TEXAS. The practice focuses on Personal Injury and Product Liability. Currently practicing at Schouest, Bamdas, Soshea & BenMaier PLLC.

Based in
Dallas, TEXAS
Experience
attorney
Known for
Personal Injury · Product Liability
  • Handles Personal Injury and Product Liability matters from Dallas, TEXAS.
  • Recognized with Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants (2026).

About Thomas G. "Tom" Jacks: Thomas G. "Tom" Jacks is an attorney based in Dallas, TEXAS. The practice focuses on Personal Injury and Product Liability. Currently practicing at Schouest, Bamdas, Soshea & BenMaier PLLC.

Areas of practice

Practice areas handled by Thomas G. "Tom" Jacks

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

Personal Injury cases in Dallas, Texas

Thomas 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 Thomas agrees to represent you.

Product Liability cases in Dallas, Texas

Thomas 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 Thomas agrees to represent you.

Biography

About Thomas G. "Tom" Jacks — Attorney of Texas personal injury experience

Thomas G. "Tom" Jacks is an attorney based in Dallas, TEXAS. The practice focuses on Personal Injury and Product Liability. Currently practicing at Schouest, Bamdas, Soshea & BenMaier PLLC.

Tom Jacks is the managing partner of SBSB’s Dallas office. A veteran trial attorney with experience representing corporations in high-exposure litigation, he boasts expertise in areas ranging from wrongful death and catastrophic injury to large property damage, construction defect disputes and product liability recalls. He possesses a keen strategic acumen that extends beyond the courtroom, as he actively engages in arbitrations for construction defect disputes. Additionally, he has managed thousands of nationwide product liability recall claims pending in multi-district litigation in New York and state courts across America.

Mr. Jacks graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree from Millsaps College. After this, he went on to earn his Juris Doctorate from the University of Denver. An acclaimed career including an AV Preeminent rating from Martindale-Hubbell and recognition by Texas Super Lawyers and The Best Lawyers in America led him to join SBSB in April 2024 as the firm expanded into North Texas.

Mr. Jacks is admitted to the State Bar of Texas, the Oklahoma Bar Association, The Mississippi Bar and the Colorado Bar Association, and he is licensed to practice before the U.S. District Courts in all four districts of Texas, the Northern and Southern Districts of Mississippi and the District of Colorado. An expert advocate, he maintains a heightened courtroom prowess and routinely builds robust defenses in order to secure the most favorable outcome for his clients.

How Thomas handles personal injury matters

Tom Jacks is the managing partner of SBSB’s Dallas office. A veteran trial attorney with experience representing corporations in high-exposure litigation, he boasts expertise in areas ranging from wrongful death and catastrophic injury to large property damage, construction defect disputes and product liability recalls. He possesses a keen strategic acumen that extends beyond the courtroom, as he…

The kind of cases Thomas takes

Thomas reviews new inquiries case-by-case for personal injury and product liability matters in Dallas and the surrounding Texas area.

Credentials

Thomas G. "Tom" Jacks's legal education and bar admissions

  • University of Denver

    J.D. · 2005

  • Millsaps College

    B.A. · 2000

Jurisdictions

Thomas's state bar admissions

  • Texas, State Bar of

    ACTIVE

  • Oklahoma, Oklahoma B

    ACTIVE

  • Colorado, Colorado B

    ACTIVE

  • Mississippi, The Mis

    ACTIVE

Thomas studied at J.D. in University of Denver and B.A. in Millsaps College.

Law school and academic background

Thomas completed J.D. in University of Denver and B.A. in Millsaps College. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Thomas runs in Texas is where that training gets applied to real client questions.

Recognition

Awards, publications, and recognition of Thomas G. "Tom" Jacks

Thomas has received 9 formal recognitions from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.

  • Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Product Liability Litigation - Defendants

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Construction

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Intellectual Property

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Awards:

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — The Best Lawyers in America, 2021-2026

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Lawdragon 500 Leading Litigators in America, 2025-2026

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Rated AV Preeminent by Martindale-Hubbell

    2026

Legal awards and honors

Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Product Liability Litigation - Defendants (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice: (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Construction (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Intellectual Property (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Awards: (2026).

Locations

Thomas G. "Tom" Jacks's office in Dallas

Thomas's primary office is at 5956 Sherry Lane Suite 1450, Dallas, Texas, 75225. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.

Main office

Schouest, Bamdas, Soshea & BenMaier PLLC

5956 Sherry Lane Suite 1450

Dallas, Texas 75225

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Hiring guide

How to hire Thomas G. "Tom" Jacks — what to expect in your first consultation

Working with a new personal injury attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Thomas usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.

Consultation formats and pricing

Thomas charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Thomas'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; Thomas will tell you what matters and what doesn't.

Questions to ask a personal injury attorney in Dallas, Texas

A short list to run through before you commit: How many personal injury 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 Thomas

Thomas discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in personal injury practice — ask which fits.

Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options

Every personal injury 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. Thomas confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.

Payment methods and payment plans

Thomas's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many personal injury practices work with clients on structured schedules.

Frequently asked

Frequently asked questions about Thomas G. "Tom" Jacks

  • How much does it cost to hire Thomas for a personal injury case?

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

  • Does Thomas offer a free consultation?

    Thomas charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Thomas's office. Some personal injury attorneys offer free consults — check Thomas's current terms during booking.

  • How long do personal injury cases in Texas typically take?

    Simple personal injury 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. Thomas gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.

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

    Thomas 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 — Thomas 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 Thomas?

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

  • Is Thomas accepting new personal injury clients right now?

    Thomas'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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