Dick Sayles, Mark Werbner Named as Two of the Nation's Top Attorneys

DALLAS, June 3 /PRNewswire/ -- Noted Dallas attorneys Richard Sayles and Mark Werbner, co-founders of the trial law firm Sayles Werbner, have been recognized once again as two of the nation's top attorneys in the Lawdragon 500 Leading Lawyers in America.

The fifth annual edition of the Lawdragon 500 includes less than one-tenth of 1 percent of all attorneys practicing in the U.S. Selections are based on a combination of written submissions, nominations and comments collected through an online ballot, as well as editorial research by Lawdragon staff.

"This is the firm's honor as much as it is for Mark and me personally," says Mr. Sayles. "Having two attorneys from a firm of our size included in this list is a tribute to the outstanding work turned in by our entire staff on a daily basis."

This honor marks just the latest round of recognition for the pair of experienced trial lawyers, who are routinely listed among the top attorneys in Texas and across the nation. Both have been honored by their peers for almost a decade in the Texas Super Lawyers listing published in Texas Monthly magazine, and recognized repeatedly among the "Best Lawyers in Dallas" by D Magazine. In addition, both attorneys are regularly included in The Best Lawyers in America guide to the country's top lawyers.

Mr. Sayles recently was recognized by The National Law Journal for his role in helping win the nation's the top jury verdict in 2009. The jury award of more than $1.6 billion in Centocor v. Abbott Labs also represents the largest patent verdict in U.S. history.

Sayles Werbner has an international reputation as a "go to" trial law firm in multifaceted business litigation, intellectual property, patent litigation, life-altering personal injury cases, product safety lawsuits and other areas of the law. More information about the firm can be found at http://www.swtriallaw.com/.

SOURCE Sayles Werbner