What Crain Brogdon does

Crain Brogdon, LLP is a Dallas, Texas-based personal injury law firm organized as a Limited Liability Partnership, founded in 2001 by Robert D. Crain. The firm represents individuals and families on a contingency fee basis across approximately 25 practice areas, with concentration in catastrophic injury and wrongful death matters including brain injuries, spinal injuries, truck accidents, construction accidents, product liability, medical malpractice, nursing home abuse, and aviation accidents. Customer acquisition is individualized: clients are recruited via free 24/7 consultations, SEO-optimized practice-area pages, an editorial blog, YouTube content, and earned media coverage on CNN, ABC, Fox, WSJ, NBC, and CBS. The firm operates with 11-50 employees from a single Dallas headquarters and serves clients throughout Texas, nationally, and selectively internationally.

The firm's core technical capabilities center on case-presentation technology rather than software product development. It employs state-of-the-art accident reconstruction software and builds scaled operational models of equipment to demonstrate crash mechanics and failure modes to juries. Litigation methodology combines black-box data extraction, video evidence, witness statements, inspection reports, expert testimony, FMCSA compliance analysis (including falsified log book exposure), and collaboration with medical, financial, and engineering experts to build evidence-backed claims. The firm exposes hidden assets and unsafe practices as part of its trial strategy. There is no disclosed proprietary AI, model, or software product; technology is positioned as a case-presentation and investigation toolset rather than a productized offering.

Revenue is generated exclusively through contingency fee arrangements, in which the firm advances all case costs and recovers a percentage only upon settlement or verdict. The firm has cumulatively recovered more than $355 million in verdicts and settlements for clients (a customer-outcome figure, not firm revenue), including a $142 million fatal child care negligence settlement, an $8.1 million tetraplegia settlement, and a $6.2 million trucking wrongful death verdict. No external funding, parent company, or institutional investor is disclosed; the firm is owned and controlled by its named partners.

Name

Crain Brogdon

Legal name

Crain Brogdon, LLP

Website

https://crainbrogdon.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2001

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Crain Brogdon, LLP is a Dallas-based personal injury law firm representing individuals and families in catastrophic injury and wrongful death cases on a contingency fee basis, serving Texas with national and international reach across 25 practice areas.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Personal Injury Legal Services

NAICS

Legal Services (5411)

SIC

Services-Legal Services (8111)

akta.pro primary industry

Personal Injury & Insurance Defense (BPAHAAAM)

akta.pro secondary industries

General Liability Insurance (FSAJAMAE), Product Liability & Recall (FSAJAGAG), Claims Administration & TPA Services (FNOL, Subrogation, Litigation Mgmt) (TLABANAH)

Keywords

• Personal injury law
• Catastrophic injury litigation
• Wrongful death claims
• Truck accident attorneys
• Premises liability law

Headquarters

HQ city

Dallas

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Contingency Fee Legal Services: The firm operates exclusively on a contingency fee basis for personal injury and wrongful death cases. Clients pay no upfront attorney's fees; the firm receives a fee only if compensation is secured through a settlement or verdict. This structure enables access to experienced Texas Trial Attorneys without additional financial strain during challenging times.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Crain Brogdon, LLP is a personal injury law firm that represents injured individuals and grieving families on a contingency fee basis (no upfront fees) across more than 25 practice areas, including catastrophic injury, wrongful death, truck and tractor-trailer accidents, brain injury, spinal injury, premises liability, product liability, medical malpractice, and various vehicular and workplace injury cases. The firm uses accident reconstruction technology, scaled equipment models, and collaboration with medical and financial experts to build evidence-backed claims designed to maximize compensation from insurance companies and corporate defendants.

Product overview

Crain Brogdon, LLP is a Dallas-based personal injury law firm offering legal services across multiple practice areas. The firm provides catastrophic injury representation through distinct legal service offerings including brain injury, construction accidents, motorcycle accidents, truck accidents, wrongful death, premises liability, product liability, medical malpractice, work injuries, car accidents, sexual assault, burn injuries, and nursing home abuse cases. The firm's service portfolio also extends to specialized areas such as aviation accidents, pedestrian and bicycle accidents, boating accidents, bus accidents, defective drugs, dog bites, electric scooter accidents, amputations, spinal injuries, PTSD, and food poisoning cases. They operate on a contingency fee basis, meaning clients pay no upfront fees and the firm only receives payment if compensation is secured.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Personal Injury Legal Services Legal representation for individuals injured due to negligence, covering various accident types and catastrophic injuries on a contingency fee basis.
• Brain Injury Legal Services Legal representation for traumatic brain injury cases, including investigation, evidence gathering, and pursuing compensation for medical expenses, rehabilitation, and lost wages.
• Construction Accident Legal Services Legal representation for construction site injuries, including falls, struck-by accidents, electrocution, scaffolding collapses, and trench cave-ins.
• Motorcycle Accident Legal Services Legal representation for motorcyclists injured in accidents, handling fault determination, insurance negotiations, and pursuing compensation for injuries and damages.
• Truck Accident Legal Services Legal representation for trucking crash victims, utilizing accident reconstruction, expert testimony, and investigation of FMCSA violations and falsified log books.
• Wrongful Death Legal Services Legal representation for families pursuing wrongful death claims when negligence causes loss of life.
• Premises Liability Legal Services Legal representation for injuries sustained on dangerous property conditions, including slip-and-fall, elevator accidents, and swimming pool accidents.
• Product Liability Legal Services Legal representation for injuries caused by defective products, collaborating with engineering experts to investigate defects and pursue accountability from manufacturers.
• Medical Malpractice Legal Services Legal representation for victims of healthcare provider negligence, including misdiagnosis, surgical errors, and medication mistakes.
• Work Injury Legal Services Legal representation for workplace injuries, pursuing workers' compensation claims, third-party lawsuits, and claims against non-subscriber employers.
• Car Accident Legal Services Legal representation for vehicle accident victims, handling insurance claims, fault determination, and pursuing compensation for injuries and property damage.
• Sexual Assault Legal Services Legal representation for sexual assault victims pursuing civil claims for damages.
• Burn Injury Legal Services Legal representation for burn injury victims, pursuing compensation for medical treatment, reconstructive surgeries, and long-term care.
• Nursing Home Abuse Legal Services Legal representation for victims of nursing home abuse and neglect, pursuing claims against negligent care facilities.
• Aviation Accident Legal Services Legal representation for aviation accident victims, including commercial airline, private plane, helicopter, and charter flight accidents.
• Pedestrian Accident Legal Services Legal representation for pedestrians injured by vehicles, pursuing compensation for injuries and damages.
• Bicycle Accident Legal Services Legal representation for cyclists injured in accidents with motor vehicles.
• Boating Accident Legal Services Legal representation for victims of boating accidents and watercraft injuries.
• Bus Accident Legal Services Legal representation for victims of bus accidents, including city buses and commercial carriers.
• Defective Drug Legal Services Legal representation for injuries caused by defective or dangerous medications.
• Dog Bite Legal Services Legal representation for victims of dog attacks and animal bites.
• Electric Scooter Accident Legal Services Legal representation for injuries involving electric scooters, including Bird and Lime vehicles.
• Amputation Legal Services Legal representation for victims who have suffered traumatic amputations or lost limbs due to accidents.
• Spinal Injury Legal Services Legal representation for spinal cord injury victims, including cases resulting in paralysis.
• PTSD Legal Services Legal representation for victims suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder due to accidents or traumatic events.
• Food Poisoning Legal Services Legal representation for food poisoning and foodborne illness injuries caused by negligence.

Quantifiable outcome

• More than $355 million recovered in verdicts and settlements for clients
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Texas Trial Lawyers AssociationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerQuentin Brogdon served as President of the Texas Trial Lawyers Association in 2022. The firm is actively involved in TTLA's mission to promote justice for Texas families and provide trial lawyers with networking, education, and advocacy resources.
• Dallas Bar AssociationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRob Crain served as President (108th) of the Dallas Bar Association. The firm participates in DBA's continuing education programs, public service initiatives, and improvement of administration of justice.
• Dallas Volunteer Attorney Program (DVAP)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCrain Brogdon is an active contributor to DVAP's Equal Access to Justice Campaign, supporting civil legal aid to low-income people in the Dallas community.
• Together We CanminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-founded by Attorney Robert D. Crain, Together We Can provides individuals, corporations, and groups tools to educate, enable and empower a lifestyle of mindfulness and action against racism.
• Dallas Hispanic Bar AssociationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCrain Brogdon LLP and Perez Law Firm supported the 2022 Noche de Luz Gala presented by the Dallas Hispanic Bar Association. Javier Perez served as President.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Robins Cloud LLP: Texas-based catastrophic injury and wrongful death firm with a similar reputation for high-value verdicts and a contingency fee model. Comparable in practice concentration, geography, and trial-lawyer brand model.
• Zehl & Associates: Houston-based catastrophic injury and trucking accident firm with a national practice. Comparable on case types (trucking, oilfield, catastrophic injury), contingency fee model, and Texas-based boutique structure.
• Abraham Watkins Nichols Sorrels Agustino & Sanchez: Houston-based plaintiff firm specializing in catastrophic injury, wrongful death, and commercial vehicle cases. Comparable Texas plaintiff firm with similar record-setting verdict profile and contingency fee model.
• Nix Patterson LLP: Texas-based civil litigation firm with a robust plaintiff personal injury practice including catastrophic injury and wrongful death. Comparable on case types, contingency fee model, and Texas-based boutique structure.
• Reid Collins & Tsai LLP: Texas-based trial firm focused on complex civil litigation including catastrophic personal injury and commercial disputes. Comparable on contingency fee model for high-stakes cases and Texas plaintiff litigation niche.
• Arnold & Itkin LLP: Houston-based catastrophic injury and maritime plaintiff firm with similar practice areas (trucking, workplace, wrongful death), comparable eight-figure verdicts, and a similar partner-led boutique model. Directly comparable on case types, geography, and contingency fee model.
• The Carlson Law Firm: Texas-based personal injury firm with multiple offices across the state, handling catastrophic injury, wrongful death, and trucking cases. Comparable in geography, practice mix, and contingency fee structure, though larger in headcount.

Broad incumbents

• Morgan & Morgan: The largest U.S. plaintiff personal injury firm with nationwide operations covering auto, trucking, premises liability, and wrongful death. Comparable on case types and contingency model, but operates at much greater scale and is a serial acquirer of regional plaintiff firms.
• Simmons Hanly Conroy: National plaintiff firm with a strong mass tort and catastrophic injury practice. Comparable on contingency fee plaintiff work and large verdict profile, though heavier in mass tort class actions.

Regional players

• Chris Reyna Law Firm: Texas-based personal injury firm with bilingual capabilities and a focus on catastrophic injury cases. Comparable on case types and bilingual service positioning, though smaller scale and more regional.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/crainbrogdonlaw
• Facebookfacebook.com/crainbrogdonlaw
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/crainbrogdonlaw

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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