Brian P. Lauten

Brian P. Lauten is the owner and principal attorney at the law firm of Brian Lauten, P.C., in Dallas, Texas. With two decades of experience, his practice revolves around serving the best interests of clients in cases involving business litigation, legal malpractice, wrongful death litigation, high-stakes commercial litigation, non-competes, trade secrets, employment law and professional liability.

With triple board certification in civil trial law from the Texas Board of Legal Specialization, National Board of Civil Pretrial Practice Advocacy and National Board of Trial Advocacy, Mr. Lauten is admitted to practice in Texas, Wyoming, Montana, the U.S. District Courts for the Eastern and Northern Districts of Texas, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 5th Circuit and the U.S. Supreme Court.

In 1997, Mr. Lauten graduated from Spring Hill College with a Bachelor of Science. He then pursued his MBA in accounting at the same college. He obtained his Juris Doctor from the Southern Methodist University Dedman School of Law in 2001.

Prior to starting his own firm, Mr. Lauten worked at three well-known law firms in Texas and gained extensive trial and appellate experience. He has handled hundreds of cases before the United States Court of Appeals for the 5th and 8th Circuits and the appellate courts of Corpus Christi, Dallas, Texarkana, Fort Worth, Eastland, El Paso, San Antonio and Amarillo.

A published author, Mr. Lauten holds memberships and leadership positions in several professional associations. He is a part of the Million Dollar Advocates Forum, American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA) and the William Mac Taylor American Inn of Court. He frequently volunteers to provide pro bono services to those in need. He was part of the Trial Lawyers Care during the 9/11 terrorist attack.

A results-driven and passionate attorney, Mr. Lauten has received many awards and honors, and testimonials from his satisfied clients. He was awarded the Don Keenan Award by the ABOTA, and he also received the John Howie Award. He was listed among the Best Lawyers in Dallas by D Magazine.