Jeffrey M. Benton - Dallas, TX
Attorney at Benton Accident & Injury Lawyers
Premises Liability Lawyers in Dallas, TX
1825 Market Center Blvd #350 Dallas, TX 75207
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Dallas Premises Liability Lawyer
Updated: 03/10/2026
Areas of Practice
- Premises Liability
- Motor Vehicle Accidents
- Workplace Injuries
- Wrongful Death
- Personal Injury
Attorney Information
Overview
Jeff Benton founded The Benton Law Firm in Dallas, Texas to fight for individuals who had have been harmed due to the wrongdoing of others. Often times, Jeff encounters defendants who believe they can overwhelm their opponents with their superior resources and societal status-Jeff is a personal injury and truck accident attorney in Dallas, TX devoted to disabusing them of this misconception. Jeff firmly believes that through hard work and attention to detail he can achieve great things for his clients and strives to do so every day.
As set forth in the "Recent Case Results" page, Jeff has represented clients in numerous successful personal injury cases. He has also had a great deal of success in cases that other attorneys refused to pursue, making recoveries on behalf of clients whose cases were dropped by the attorney they originally hired. In 2013, Jeff was honored with the Dallas Trial Lawyers Association's John Howie award for the courageous pursuit of justice in the face of adversity.
As a personal injury lawyer in Dallas, Jeff's practice focuses on premises liability, motor vehicle accidents, workplace injuries, wrongful death and other personal injury matters. The Benton Law Firm is also actively investigating claims involving prescription drugs such as Actos, Lipitor and Zoloft. In addition to personal injury matters, Jeff handles a select number of commercial matters on a contingent fee, including breach of contract, business tort and deceptive trade practices cases.
Prior to forming The Benton Law Firm, Jeff practiced at Locke Lord LLP, a full-service, international law firm with more than 700 attorneys. He graduated from the University of Houston Law Center, where he served on the Houston Law Review. Following graduation from law school, Jeff clerked for Judge Andrew S. Hanen in the United States District Court for the Southern District of Texas. Jeff is a member of the Editorial Board, and an Assistant Editor, for the State Bar Litigation Section Report. He also lectured as an adjunct professor of business law at The University of Texas at Brownsville.
Awards and Honors
Honors
- Dallas Trial Lawyers Association’s John Howie Award
Education
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Legal Education
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University of Houston Law Center,
Houston,
Texas, 2005
J.D.
Honors: Moot Court
Law Review: Houston Law Review
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University of Houston Law Center,
Houston,
Texas, 2005
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Non Legal Education
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U.S. Merchant Marine Academy, 2000
B.S.
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U.S. Merchant Marine Academy, 2000
Past Positions
- U.S. District Judge Andrew S. Hanen, Judicial Clerk, 2005 - 2007
- University of Texas, Adjunct Professor of Business Law, 2005 - 2006
- Locke Lord LLP, Associate, 2007 - 2012
Languages
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English
Classes and Seminars
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Updates on the 5th, 9th and 10th Circuits, Southeastern Admiralty Law Institute Conference, 2005
- Adjunct Professor of Business Law, The University of Texas at Brownsville
Published Works
Articles
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Becker v. Tidewater, Inc.: The Fifth Circuit Loses the Way in an Attempt to Maneuver through the Fog of Seaman’s Status, 41 Hous. L. Rev. 1017, 2004
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The Enforceability of Settlement Agreements, The Advocate: State Bar Litigation Section Report, Fall, 2007
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Member, Editorial Board, and an Assistant Editor, State Bar Litigation Section Report
Bar Admissions
- Texas, 2005
- U.S. District Court Southern District of Texas, 2006
- U.S. District Court Eastern District of Texas, 2007
- U.S. District Court Western District of Texas, 2007
- U.S. District Court Northern District of Texas, 2007
Other Affiliations
- State Bar of Texas Litigation Section
- Dallas Trial Lawyers Association
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Contact
1825 Market Center Blvd #350
Dallas, TX 75207
Phone: (214) 556-8321
Fax: (214) 367-6833
Email: Send a message
Hours: 24/7
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