Sarah Rogers focuses her litigation practice on dram shop, automobile/trucking accidents, premises liability, and products liability cases. Sarah handles her cases with attention to detail and approaches each case with a tailored plan. She handles cases from pre-suit investigations through trial with an eye on obtaining the best and most practical, cost-effective result for her clients.
Sarah has represented bars and restaurants; commercial and residential premises owners; product manufacturers, sellers, and designers; and other business entities in complex, multi-party cases in various state and federal jurisdictions across Texas.
Sarah has successfully tried numerous personal injury cases on behalf of defendants and plaintiffs to a verdict. She has also presented oral arguments to Texas appellate courts. Sarah has also obtained countless dismissals through summary judgments in courts throughout Texas. Recognizing that each case requires a unique approach, Sarah has achieved favorable settlements for clients early in cases where the opportunity for early settlement is warranted.
Representative Experience
Obtained a defense verdict in Cameron county on behalf of a national restaurant chain on a personal injury case.
Obtained a defense verdict in Tarrant county on behalf of a small business owner on a personal injury case.
Obtained jury verdict arising out of a plaintiff’s property damage claim under the Deceptive Trade Practices Act.
Obtained summary judgment on behalf of a local apartment complex owner and management company on a personal injury claim brought by the employee of a subcontractor.
Obtained summary judgment on behalf of a small business owner on a negligent entrustment claim.
Obtained summary judgment on behalf of general contractor/facility owner on personal injury claim brought by subcontractor.
Obtained summary judgment on behalf of a mall’s security company based on the shopkeeper’s privilege.
Blocked plaintiff’s access to a defendant’s trade secret formula in a products liability case.
Obtained summary judgment on behalf of national company and its employee in a substantial claim for damages for defamation, misappropriation of trade secret, unfair competition and negligent hiring, supervision and retention, brought by a competitive company.
Professional Recognition
Personal Injury - General: Plaintiff
AV-Rated
Women in Law
Personal Injury Litigation
Best Lawyer in Dallas
Rising Star
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Education
Southern Methodist University Dedman School of Law
J.D., cum laude, 2004
Managing Editor of Journal of Air Law and Commerce
Texas Christian University
B.B.A., magna cum laude, 2000
Finance
Bar Admissions
Texas
2004
Court Admissions
United States Supreme Court
United States District Court of Texas
Northern, Eastern, Southern, Western
United States Courts of Appeals
Fifth Circuit
Professional and Community Activities
Dallas Bar Association
Second Vice-President, 2024; Chair, 2023; Vice Chair, 2022; Director, 2020
Dallas Women Lawyers Foundation
President, 2022-2023
SMU Dedman School of Law
Emerging Leaders Board of Directors, 2021-present
Dallas Women Lawyers Association
President, 2019; Board of Directors, 2016-2020
Dallas Association of Young Lawyers
President, 2013; Board of Directors, 2008-2014
Texas Young Lawyers Association
Secretary, 2011-2012; District Representative, 2009-2011
Texas Bar Foundation
Life Fellow
Oxford University
Jessup International Law Moot Court Team
Texas Christian University
Frog Camp Program Director and Facilitator