Randy Johnston

RANDY JOHNSTON

214-741-6250  |  email

Robert Tobey

ROBERT TOBEY

214-741-6251  |  email

Chad Baruch

CHAD BARUCH

214-217-8304 |  email

Johnston Tobey Baruch is a Dallas-based firm of Texas trial and appellate attorneys with a broad range of litigation experience. We are pioneers in the handling of legal malpractice, accounting malpractice, investment fraud and insurance bad faith matters. We also have an enviable track record with business disputes, commercial litigation and fiduciary litigation, as well as civil appeals, family appeals and criminal appeals, for many prominent Texas companies and individuals.

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Dallas Appeals Court Orders Jury Verdict Reinstated in High-Stakes Fraud Case

Appellate panel says alleged courtroom misconduct was not severe enough to erase a jury’s decision DALLAS – The Texas 5th Court of Appeals has ordered a Dallas trial court to vacate its order granting a new trial and to reinstate a jury verdict in a long-running, fraudulent-transfer dispute, concluding that the trial court abused its […]

Lawdragon Honors Chad Baruch for Appellate Excellence

Acclaimed appellate attorney named among nation’s top legal talent for 2026 DALLAS – Johnston Tobey Baruch is pleased to announce that managing shareholder Chad Baruch has been selected for the Lawdragon 500 Leading Lawyers in America list, securing a place for the fourth time in the nationally prominent legal guide. For 2026, Mr. Baruch was […]

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Appellate Court Affirms Homeowners’ Win in Insurance Coverage Dispute

Court clarifies treatment of deductibles and attorneys’ fees in Texas insurance cases DALLAS – A Dallas appellate court has affirmed a jury verdict and attorneys’ fees award in a homeowners insurance dispute, rejecting an insurer’s attempt to erase the verdict by arguing that damages awarded below a policy deductible required a take-nothing judgment. The Fifth […]

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Johnston Tobey Baruch’s Robert Tobey Selected to 2026 Lawdragon Hall of Fame

Dallas-based attorney named among nation’s most outstanding DALLAS – Johnston Tobey Baruch shareholder and veteran trial lawyer Robert Tobey has been singled out for his exceptional contributions to the legal profession, earning selection to the prestigious Lawdragon Hall of Fame for 2026. Mr. Tobey, who has been named multiple times to Lawdragon’s 500 Leading Lawyers […]

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TESTIMONIALS

Chad (Baruch) represented a customer of ours in an appeal of a detrimental jury verdict. Chad was excellent at recognizing the trial error and his brief on the issue was superb. Needless to say, the result was a reversal on appeal.
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Thomas E. Kirkland

President/CEO, TEKMAK Development
Randy is an excellent and engaging speaker, bringing years of real-world and practical experience to a deep knowledge of substantive legal issues affecting our profession. His unique interests, his willingness to tell it like it is, and his contagious passion for the practice of law, brings character to any discussion
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Mark Waite

Houston Corporate Attorney
Randy (Johnston) knows exactly which buttons to push to get the best results for his clients. He is a straight shooter, a wise counselor and a formidable adversary in the courtroom.
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All attorneys are currently recognized among the Best Lawyers in America for 2023 by BL Rankings.
All attorneys are also currently recognized as 2022 Texas Super Lawyers by Thomson Reuters.

Lawyer of the Year:
Randy Johnston, Legal Malpractice Law (2023), Litigation – Mergers & Acquisitions (2023), Robert Tobey, Legal Malpractice Law (2023),
Chad Baruch, Appellate Practice (2020) by Best Lawyers/BL Rankings.

Best Law Firms:
Tier 1 ranking by U.S. News and World Report (2015-2023);

Best Lawyers in Dallas:
Randy Johnston, Robert Tobey, Chad Baruch (2015-2022) by D Magazine;

Texas Super Lawyers:
Randy Johnston (2003-2022), Robert Tobey (2003-2022), Chad Baruch (2011-2022) by Thomson Reuters;

Best Lawyers in America:
Randy Johnston (2013-2023), Robert Tobey (2013-2023), Chad Baruch (2016-2023) by BL Rankings.

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THOUGHT FOR THE WEEK

"No one is listening until you make a mistake."

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