Profile
Robert D. Crain has dedicated his Texas practice to representing seriously injured individuals in a wide variety of personal injury cases. Over his career, the cases he has handled have generated close to $75 million in verdicts and settlements.
Holding Martindale-Hubbell's highest peer rating (AV Preeminent)*, Mr. Crain has also been selected for inclusion in Best Lawyers in America and repeatedly listed in local publications as one of the best personal injury lawyers in the area.
Mr. Crain graduated with his law degree from the University of Texas School of Law. After working for a major firm in downtown Dallas and assisting one of Texas' most legendary trial attorneys, he went on to form the partnership of Crain Lewis, LLP.
Mr. Crain serves on the board of directors of the Texas Trial Lawyers Association. With a strong dedication to serving both his clients and his community, he is also an active member of numerous other legal associations and public committees. In addition, Mr. Crain often moderates political candidate debates and leads forums on significant civil issues.
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*AV Preeminent and BV Distinguished are certification marks of Reed Elsevier Properties Inc., used in accordance with the Martindale-Hubbell certification procedures, standards and policies. Martindale-Hubbell is the facilitator of a peer review rating process. Ratings reflect the anonymous opinions of members of the bar and the judiciary. Martindale-Hubbell Peer Review Ratings fall into two categories — legal ability and general ethical standards.
About Rob Crain
Law School: The University of Texas School of Law
Admitted: 1994, Texas
Professional Webpage: www.dfwattorneys.com/Bio/RobertCrain.asp
Honors and Awards:
- AV rated by Martindale Hubbell, the highest rating possible
- AV rated by Martindale Hubbell, the highest rating possible
- "Outstanding Young Lawyer of Dallas", Dallas Association of Young Lawyers, 2004 - 2005
- "Outstanding Young Lawyer of Texas", Texas Young Lawyers Association, 2004 - 2005
- Recipient, "Back the Blue Award", Dallas Police Association, 2003
- "Best Lawyers in Dallas", D Magazine, 2003
- "Best Lawyers in Dallas", D Magazine, 2005
- "Best Lawyers in Dallas", D Magazine, 2007
- "Best Lawyers in America", 2007
Bar/Professional Activity:
- Co-Founder, Gordon & Keith's Charity Clay Shoot - Big Brothers, Big Sisters, 2006 - Present
- Founder / Co-chair, Public Forum Committee, Dallas Bar Association, 2006 - Present
- Organizer / Moderator, Forum on Proposition 1 (Dallas Strong - Mayor Proposal)
- Board of Directors, North Texas Board (Eastern Region) of Big Brothers Big Sisters, 2003 - Present
- Sustaining Life Fellow, Dallas Bar Foundation
- Life Fellow, Texas Bar Foundation
- Member, Dallas Bar Association
- Member, Dallas Trial Lawyers Association
- Member, American Association for Justice (formerly American Trial Lawyers Association)
- Board of Directors, Texas Trial Lawyers Association, 2001 - Present
- Texas
- Moderator, Dallas Mayoral Debates at the Belo Mansion, 2007
Pro bono/Community Service:
- Volunteer, Community Legal Advice Clinic, 2003 - 2004
- Pro Bono Representation of 9/11 World Trade Center Victim to the September 11 Fund
Educational Background:
- University of Texas, Austin, Texas. With High Honors