Irving, TX

Eric D. Pearson

Eric D. Pearson is a 1991 graduate of the University of Michigan Law School, focusing on product liability, pharmaceutical, commercial disputes, and catastrophic personal injury cases. He has significant trial experience, obtaining large verdicts and settlements, and has handled numerous appellate matters. He is Board Certified in Personal Injury Trial Law, selected to the Super Lawyers List for 15 straight years, and recognized as one of the 'Best Lawyers Under 40' and 'Best Lawyers in Dallas' by D Magazine.

Michael Heygood

Michael Heygood is an attorney devoted to holding companies and individuals accountable for their actions. He began his career defending corporations but now primarily represents individuals and small businesses. He is Board Certified in Civil Trial Advocacy and Personal Injury Trial Law, AV-rated by Martindale Hubbell, and has been selected to the Super Lawyers List for several years.

Rachel Montes

Rachel Montes is a veteran Dallas trial attorney at the Montes Law Group. She focuses on representing individuals and families who have suffered injuries or loss due to negligence, with a successful history in cases involving trucking negligence, fraternity hazing, insurance bad faith claims, defective products, wrongful death, and workplace negligence. She is known for her relentless approach, combining modern legal strategies with an old-school focus on client advocacy. Ms. Montes opened her own firm in 1998 and has achieved millions of dollars in settlements and verdicts for her clients. She is active in numerous professional associations, including the Dallas Women Lawyers Association (President in 2006), Dallas Trial Lawyers Association, Texas Trial Lawyers Association, American Association for Justice, and Christian Lawyers Association. She was recognized as one of Dallas' 'Best Lawyers Under 40' in 2006 and a 'Texas Super Lawyer' in 2009. She is licensed in Texas and communicates with clients in English and Spanish.

Kristopher Barber

A native Texan, Mr. Barber grew up in Plano. He received a psychology degree from Texas A&M University and his law degree from Southern Methodist University. Among his many law school achievements, Mr. Barber was named the nation’s “Best Oral Advocate” during the American Bar Association’s National Moot Court Competition, and he was inducted into SMU’s Order of Barristers upon graduation, an honor bestowed on only the top 10 law school student advocates. After law school, Mr. Barber initially began his legal career at a large insurance defense firm. During his time there, he was trained the ways in which claims are defended by insurance companies and the circumstances under which they pay to settle. He then put that valuable knowledge to work during his time as plaintiff’s attorney for Windle Turley. At the Law Offices of Windle Turley, P.C., Mr. Barber served as lead trial attorney for numerous complex negligence cases, product liability cases, wrongful death cases, medical malpractice cases, and other high-value personal injury claims. Mr. Barber then went on to establish The Barber Law Firm in Dallas in 2008. Here at The Barber Law Firm, we believe not all attorneys and firms are created equal. Experience counts, and we have a long, proven track record of success. Our attorneys focus exclusively on personal injury cases, keeping us on the cutting edge. We are knowledgeable, experienced, and highly rated. Kristopher Barber has been nationally recognized as one of the best personal injury lawyers in DFW. He has been consistently named a Texas Super Lawyer and a Rising Star by Texas Monthly Magazine, received the highest AV® “Preeminent” Rating by Martindale Hubbell, and a best “10 out of 10” ranking on AVVO.com.

Monica Garcia Bohuslav

Monica Garcia Bohuslav focuses her practice on personal injury litigation, business litigation, and business and real estate transactions. She has experience defending large trucking companies and commercial retailers, which provides her with insight into defense tactics. Monica has worked on hundreds of trucking injury cases, including a catastrophic injury case, and won a $10.6 million jury verdict for breach of commercial contract. She also handles business and real estate transactional matters, negotiating various agreements.

Michael Francis

Michael Francis is the founding partner of Francis Injury, with over 30 years of experience litigating personal injury cases across Texas and the country. He is Board Certified in Personal Injury Trial Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization and has received numerous accolades including an AV Preeminent Rating from Martindale-Hubbell, recognition as one of the Ten Best Personal Injury Attorneys by the American Institute of Personal Injury Attorneys, a 10.0 AVVO rating, and selection as a National Lawyer of Distinction and a member of the National Top 100 Trial Lawyers. He is also a member of Mensa.

John Pate

John 'Jay' Pate joined Heygood, Orr & Pearson in 2008, specializing in complex tort litigation, medical malpractice, pharmaceutical and medical device product liability, personal injury, wrongful death, and intellectual property. He has trial experience in numerous state and federal courts and leads the firm’s mass tort practice. He is also a registered patent attorney.