Russell William Endsley

Mr. Endsley has broad knowledge in all aspects of personal injury litigation and has earned a reputation for being a fierce courtroom opponent. He has served as lead counsel in high-profile cases against numerous Fortune 500 companies throughout the United States.  He received his law degree with high honors from Southern Methodist University in Dallas, Texas in 2000.

Mr. Endsley’s determined nature helps to put his clients at ease while he fights to get them the compensation they deserve. And while he dedicates himself to his client’s needs, he also serves as a leader and mentor to many of the younger attorneys. Mr. Endsley strives to show his clients and fellow attorneys that his goal is their success.

Mr. Endsley’s practice is primarily focused in Texas, however, a portion of his docket is spread throughout the country in various states.  Russell shares his time between Corpus Christi and San Antonio – having residences in both.

Mr. Endsley’s commitment to clients has resulted in record-breaking verdicts and has earned him the respect of his peers. He has consistently been named one of the “10 Best Personal Injury Attorneys in Texas” – selected as one of the “Top 1% of Attorneys/Litigators in America” – and “Top 100 Attorneys” in the country by numerous legal organizations and associations.  His courtroom success resulted in becoming a lifetime member of both the Million Dollar Advocates Forum and the Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum.  Mr. Endsley’s national and state recognition include:

Mr. Endsley’s commitment to clients has resulted in record-breaking verdicts and has earned him the respect of his peers. He has consistently been named one of the “10 Best Personal Injury Attorneys in Texas” – selected as one of the “Top 1% of Attorneys/Litigators in America” – and “Top 100 Attorneys” in the country by numerous legal organizations and associations.  His courtroom success resulted in becoming a lifetime member of both the Million Dollar Advocates Forum and the Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum.  Mr. Endsley’s national and state recognition include those below:

2000:  Admitted to Texas Bar; Admitted to Southern, Northern, Western and Eastern United States District Courts

Southern Methodist University, Doctorate of Jurisprudence, 2000

Stephen F. Austin University, Bachelor of Arts, Criminal Justice, Psychology and English majors, 1994

2023:  “Best Trial Lawyer in America”

2023:  “Litigator of the Year,” American Institute of Trial Lawyers.

2023: “Top Lawyer,” in Personal Injury Law, American Institute of Trial Advocates.

2022: “Lawyer of the Year,” American Institute of Legal Professionals.

2020-2023:  “Top 100 Civil Plaintiff Lawyer,” The National Trial Lawyers.

2020-2023:  “Top 10 Personal Injury Attorney, Texas” Best of the Best Attorneys.

2022-2023:  “Top Personal Injury Attorney,” Lawyers of Distinction.

2021-2022:  “Top 100 Lawyers,” Featured in the Top 100 Lawyers Magazine.

2020-2022:  “Top 10 Attorney,” America’s Best Advocates.

2019-2021:  “America’s Top 100 Lawyers,” Association of America’s Top Lawyers.

2018-2023: “10 Best Personal Injury Attorneys in Texas” – American Institute of Personal Injury Attorneys.

2020-2023: “Top Ranking Attorney in Personal Injury Law,” American Association of Attorney Advocates.

2019-2023: “Top 10 Personal Injury Attorney,” Attorney & Practice Magazine.

2018-2022: “America’s Top 100 High Stake Litigators” – America’s Top 100 High Stake Litigators.

2019:  “Top Attorney Award,” www.attorney.com.

2017-2022: “Top 1% of Attorneys/Lawyers in America” – Distinguished Justice Advocates.

2018-2021: “10 Best Personal Injury Attorneys in Texas in High Verdict & Settlements” – American Institute of Personal Injury Attorneys.

2015-Present:  Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum, Lifetime Member

2016-Present: Million Dollar Advocates Forum, Lifetime Member

2023: $10,300,000.00 Jury Verdict, Danny Kimber vs. Roywell, LLC & Robert Reeves, LaSalle County, Texas.

2021: $22,500,000.00 Jury Verdict (Top 10 Florida / Top 50 in USA), Finley v. 3M Co., et.al.

2018: Highest Arbitration Award $15,300,000.00 in Texas Personal Injury Non-Subscriber Employer Arbitration Proceeding.

2016: Top 10 Court Awards in 2016 / Top Verdict: $2,400,000.00; #10th Highest Court Award in 2016: Brian Beltran vs. United States of America.

2015: No. #21 Jury Verdict for Motor Vehicle Wreck in Texas (Top 25 Texas Verdicts in 2015); VerdictSearch / Texas Lawyer (Verdict was No. #21 in Texas in 2015).

2013: No. #15 Jury Verdict for Motor Vehicle Wreck in Texas (Top Texas Verdicts of 2013); Verdict Search / Texas Lawyer.

2013: No. #1 Workplace Injury Verdict in Texas in 2013 – $25,000,000.00 (Texas Verdicts Hall of Fame); The National Law Journal – “Big Money Wins” and VerdictSearch/Texas Lawyer.

2012: No. #1 Jury Verdict for Back Injury Case in Texas – $21,544,873.00 (Texas Verdicts Hall of Fame 2012); VerdictSearch / Texas Lawyer