Practice areas: Business Litigation, Personal Injury, Appellate; view more
Licensed in Texas since: 1972
Education: Southern Methodist University Dedman School of Law
Kenneth M. Morris has more than 54 years of experience representing plaintiffs and defendants in complex civil and appellate matters in state and federal courts. He has been Martindale-Hubbell AV Preeminent Peer Review Rated since 1979.
Ken earned his B.A. (With Distinction) from the University of Oklahoma --- where he served as student body president --- and his J.D. from the SMU Dedman School of Law, where he was selected as one of the five initial Sumners Scholars and elected to the Order of the Coif.
Ken is one of only 32 attorneys Board Certified by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization in both Civil Trial Law and Civil Appellate Law. (A distinction held by fewer than 1/2 of 1% of Texas attorneys.)
Ken brings sustained relentless preparation to the trial and resolution of significant lawsuits. He specializes in righting wrongs against insurance companies, greedy institutions, and arrogant bullies. He is a skilled champion of the underdog.
Ken strives to resolve controversies as soon as prudent. Still, he remains battle-ready for courtroom combat. Remember: "One Riot, One Ranger."
In short, Ken is a powerful advocate. He cares about his clients. He commits his time, toil, and talent to redress injustice.
Practice areas
Business Litigation, Personal Injury - General: Plaintiff, Appellate, Family LawFirst Admitted: 1972, Texas
Verdicts / Settlements (Case Results)
- Ken was lead trial counsel for a client for whom the jury returned the largest libel verdict in the history of the United States. The jury returned this $222.7 million verdict against The Wall Street Journal in 1997 after a three-week trial in federal court in Houston.
Special Licenses / Certifications
- Ken has been Board Certified by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization in Civil Trial Law continuously since 1992 and Civil Appellate Law continuously since 1998.
Educational Background
- University of Oklahoma, 1969 (Bachelor of Arts With Distinction); SMU Dedman School of Law, 1972 (Order of the Coif), 1965-1969
Honors
- Million-Dollar Advocates Forum; Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum
Selections
- Super Lawyers: 2003 - 2010, 2017 - 2018