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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Firm earns top-tier distinctions across appellate, commercial litigation, and professional liability practices DALLAS — Trial and appellate firm Johnston Tobey Baruch has been recognized in the 2026 Best Law Firms guide for its strength across multiple high-stakes litigation practices in the Dallas–Fort Worth region. The firm earned top-tier recognition for the Dallas-Fort Worth area from […]
Johnston Tobey Baruch wins key ruling from El Paso appeals court in cross-border res judicata dispute EL PASO, Texas – The 8th Court of Appeals in El Paso has sided with Johnston Tobey Baruch and its client in a civil case involving the interplay of Mexican and Texas preclusion law. The dispute stemmed from a […]
Legal malpractice pioneer celebrated for career-long impact on Texas law and ethics DALLAS – Johnston Tobey Baruch is proud to announce that as part of this year’s Texas Legal Awards, shareholder Randy Johnston has been awarded the Lifetime Achievement Award by ALM and Law.com, recognizing a career of exceptional service and leadership in the legal […]
Accolades include two named to elite Top 100 lists DALLAS – Dallas-based trial and appellate firm Johnston Tobey Baruch’s three shareholders Randy Johnston, Robert Tobey and Chad Baruch have been named to the 2025 edition of Texas Super Lawyers. Each year, Super Lawyers identifies no more than 5% of lawyers in Texas for inclusion. “We […]
Honorees celebrated for shaping the rule of law DALLAS – All three Johnston Tobey Baruch shareholders are repeat honorees in the 2026 edition of Lawdragon’s 500 Leading Litigators in America, a legal guide spotlighting the nation’s most accomplished litigators. Randy Johnston, Robert Tobey and Chad Baruch received nods for their excellence in commercial litigation. Lawdragon […]
All three lawyers cited for excellence in multiple practice areas DALLAS – The firm of Johnston Tobey Baruch continues its long tradition of being recognized by The Best Lawyers in America with selection of its shareholders Randy Johnston, Robert Tobey and Chad Baruch to the guide’s 32nd edition. The Best Lawyers in America 2026 list […]
