Southlake, TX

Michael C. Freden

Michael C. Freden is a board-certified personal injury trial lawyer in Texas with over 35 years of legal experience. He graduated from Southern Methodist University Dedman School of Law in 1988 and began his career as a Dallas County assistant district attorney. After defending medical malpractice claims for four years, he shifted his focus in 1999 to exclusively representing personal injury victims. He has tried 200 jury trials, securing millions for his clients, and has been recognized on the Super Lawyers list from 2021-2023.

Chip Evans

Chip Evans is a partner at EVANS / DESHAZO / REILLEY with 28 years of experience as a trial lawyer representing Plaintiffs. He is board certified in Personal Injury Trial Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization and is licensed in Texas, Arizona, and Colorado.

Scott DeShazo

Scott DeShazo is an experienced trial lawyer and partner at EVANS / DESHAZO / REILLEY. He is Board Certified in Personal Injury Trial Law and has tried over 50 jury trials. He is admitted to practice in U.S. District Courts for Texas and the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit.

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.

Tim Reilley

Tim Reilley is a partner at EVANS / DESHAZO / REILLEY with 27 years of experience representing clients in significant cases involving wrongful death, traumatic brain injury, and various other bodily injuries. He is a member of the Multimillion Dollar Advocates Forum and the Academy of Truck Accident Attorneys. He is also Board Certified in Personal Injury Trial Law.

Michael Francis

Michael "Mensa Mike" Francis is a Board Certified Personal Injury Law attorney with over 30 years of experience. He is a nationally recognized trial attorney, selected among the Top 100 Trial Lawyers by The National Trial Lawyers, and a 2024 Lawyers of Distinction honoree. A member of Mensa, he is licensed to practice by the State Bar of Texas and admitted to the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Texas.

Phillip R. Shaw

Phillip R. Shaw joined Francis Injury in 2020, bringing over two decades of courtroom experience to the personal injury litigation team. He represents clients in serious injury and wrongful death cases across Texas and beyond. Fluent in Spanish, he is licensed to practice law in Texas, California, and Utah, as well as in several U.S. District Courts. He is known for his thorough preparation, persuasive advocacy, and commitment to justice, having secured millions in verdicts and settlements for clients.