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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

Best Lawyers in America

Personal Injury Litigation

Super Lawyers

Personal Injury - General: Plaintiff

Martindale-Hubbell

AV-Rated

SMU Dedman School of Law Distinguished Almuna Award

Women in Law

D Magazine

Best Lawyer in Dallas

Super Lawyers

Rising Star

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Publications & Speaking Engagements

Education, Admissions & Activities

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 Volunteer Attorney Program

Co-chair Equal Access to Justice Campaign, 2024

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