Gregory S. Porter

Attorney Gregory S. Porter is a shareholder with the Dobbs & Porter, PLLC, law firm in Tyler, Texas. Nationally ranked as among the preeminent trial lawyers in the country, Mr. Porter has more than 23 years of total legal experience, and he provides unmatched counsel and support to clients across his region who have suffered an injury or loss as a result of someone else's negligence or wrongdoing. He holds his board certification in both Personal Injury Trial Law and Civil Trial Advocacy.

Handling all types of personal injury and wrongful death claims, Mr. Porter has achieved remarkable success advocating on behalf of individuals and families adversely affected by motor vehicle accidents, slip-and-fall accidents, construction accidents and other preventable tragedies. A former insurance defense attorney, he has invaluable insight into the industry, which helps him devise the most effective strategies possible to help his plaintiff clients recover the maximum amount of compensation they deserve.

Honored for his impeccable professionalism and ethics along with his outstanding legal abilities, Mr. Porter has earned an AV-Preeminent peer-review rating* from Martindale-Hubbell along with many other top rankings and endorsements from his peers. He has also received numerous testimonials and referrals from his satisfied clients, and he finds great reward in being able to help so many in his community during their times of need.

A 1993 graduate of Baylor University with degrees in foreign service and English, Mr. Porter returned to his alma mater and obtained his Juris Doctor cum laude from Baylor University School of Law in 1997. He is admitted to practice before all U.S. District Court in Texas and the Texas Supreme Court as well as before the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 5th Circuit and the U.S. Supreme Court.

Mr. Porter is also an active member of the State Bar of Texas, the Smith County Bar Association, the T. John Ward Inn of Court and the East Texas Chapter of the American Board of Trial Advocates, among his other professional affiliations.

*AV®, AV Preeminent®, Martindale-Hubbell Distinguished and Martindale-Hubbell Notable are certification marks used under license 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 Rating™ fall into two categories – legal ability and general ethical standards.