Mikal C. Watt is more than just an attorney—he’s a catalyst for change and a dedicated advocate for justice. His mission extends beyond winning cases; he aims to empower individuals who have been wronged by large corporations, standing by their side as they navigate the aftermath of life-changing events.

As an advocate, Mikal is committed to making the legal system more accessible and transparent, ensuring that anyone, regardless of their opponent’s power, can voice their grievances. He strives to create a legal platform where justice is within reach for all.

As the founder of Watts Law Firm LLP, Mikal has championed the rights of over 200,000 clients, enabling them to challenge some of the world’s largest corporations. His efforts have resulted in billions of dollars in recoveries for those affected by catastrophic personal injuries, toxic torts, product liabilities, and other forms of corporate negligence.

Mikal’s goals are clear: to secure maximum compensation for his clients, hold powerful entities accountable, set legal precedents that drive societal change, and give a voice to those who need it most.

Angel L. Reyes, III is the Founder and Managing Partner of the law firm Angel Reyes & Associates. He began his legal career on Wall Street, subsequently relocated to Dallas, Texas, and opened his law firm. Since 1993, Angel has helped over 55,000 injury victims receive over $1 Billion in compensation for their injuries.

Angel was named to the 2008-2024 Texas Monthly Super Lawyers list, the top honor issued to the best lawyers in Texas. Angel is often quoted by newspapers and periodicals throughout the country and is a frequent guest on both national and local television and radio shows.

Attorney and well-known/respected mediator. Founder of The LeCrone Law Firm is an experienced litigator and expert mediator with a 90% success rate. Recognized as a Texas Super Lawyer (2008-2022) and one of D Magazine’s Best Lawyers in Dallas (2019-2023), he specializes in insurance defense and personal injury. He holds degrees from Baylor University and is admitted to practice in Texas and Oklahoma​

Michael Cowen is the founding partner of Cowen | Rodriguez | Peacock. As a graduate of Texas A&M University in 1991, he is a proud Aggie. After obtaining his degree, Michael attended law school at the University of Texas at Austin School of Law where he graduated in 1995 with high honors and earned the top score on the Texas Bar Exam. To this day, Michael is still asked about this achievement so early in his career. After graduating, Michael clerked for Judge Reynaldo G. Garza on the Fifth Circuit.

In 1996 Michael moved to New York, where he joined Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft, the oldest law firm in the nation. It was his legal experience in New York representing a number of corporations which led him to his passion to help people when they have been injured and are in need of help the most.

After returning to Texas, Michael spent his legal career handling a wide variety of injury cases. His experience gathering and interpreting evidence has helped him continue to be the most prepared attorney in the courtroom. As a Board-Certified attorney in personal injury trial law, Michael has spoken at numerous CLE courses on a range of topics, which include 18-wheeler and commercial vehicle cases involving death and catastrophic injury, pre-trial motions, and the preservation of evidence.

One of Michael’s notable accomplishments involves his work in a product liability case. Seven months after he requested a National Highway Traffic Safety Administration investigation into defective Chinese-made tires distributed by the Hercules Tire & Rubber Company, the tire importer announced it would recall seven sizes of certain All Trac A/T SUV tires. This recall was the result of hard work and dedication to not only the client’s Michael Cowen represents, but also the public who deserve to be safe on our roads.

In 2016, Michael celebrated 20 years of practicing law and is devoted to passing on his years of experience and lessons learned along the way, to his peers in the legal community. As a seasoned trial lawyer Michael has experience handling over 100 trials. Whether it is a CLE course hosted by TTLA, AAJ, AIEG, or a CLE event hosted by Cowen Rodriguez Peacock, Michael takes pride in continuing to give his time to not only his clients, but his colleagues as well. He also welcomes the opportunity to work on cases with fellow attorneys, especially in 18-wheeler and commercial vehicle cases involving death and catastrophic injury.

In 2018 Michael created the Trial Lawyer Nation podcast and hosts two episodes every month where he helps share industry knowledge for fellow plaintiff attorneys. The podcast has grown so quickly that it has now been heard in every state in the United States, as well as other countries like Canada, the United Kingdom, Italy, Australia, Mexico, Sweden, and more!

Malorie Peacock is a partner at Cowen Rodriguez Peacock, a personal injury firm in Texas which handles trucking, commercial motor vehicle, and catastrophic injury across the country. She focuses her practice on 18-wheeler and commercial vehicle wrecks.  

Her trial experience includes venues throughout the United States and multiple 7-figure verdicts. Last year, she received an 8-figure verdict for a client in a product liability case. Earlier this year she also got another 7-figure verdict in a trucking case in Texas. Malorie was the recipient of the Reich Chandler Outstanding Advocate award from the Texas Trial Lawyers’ Association and serves as a leadership co-chair in multiple organizations, including for the Women’s Caucus of the Academy of Truck Accident Attorneys.  

Malorie speaks about litigating trucking and commercial vehicle cases nationwide. You can also listen to her share her litigation, trial experience, and real-life attorney experiences as a regular guest on Trial Lawyer Nation, an award-winning podcast. 

Mike Morse is the founder of Mike Morse Law Firm, Michigan’s largest personal injury firm, which has served over 40,000 clients and secured $1.5 billion in settlements. An Amazon best-selling author of FIREPROOF and host of the Open Mike podcast, Mike shares insights on law practice and firm-building. He’s a member of the State Bar of Michigan, active in philanthropy through Project Backpack, and frequently featured in Detroit media. Honors include America’s 50 Most Influential Trial Lawyers and Super Lawyer’s Top Rated Lawyer. A Detroit native, Mike enjoys golfing, traveling, and spending time with his three daughters.

E. Todd Tracy is a Dallas, Texas based board certified attorney who has been practicing law for over 36 years. Mr. Tracy has handled over 3,000 cases against every major vehicle, seat, airbag, seatbelt, and child seat manufacturer. He has tried 178 vehicle crashworthiness cases in 42 states. Mr. Tracy has written over 170 articles on vehicle safety, how to diagnose a vehicle crashworthiness case, how to try crashworthiness cases and the art of cross-examination. Mr. Tracy has testified before various Congressional committees on ways to make vehicles safer in terms of stronger roof structures, stronger seats, vehicle aggressivity, requiring testing to protect smaller occupants, and requiring better restraint systems for children in the rear seat. Mr.Tracy’s law firm has conducted over 1,500 crash and sled tests that he shares with the vehicle industry because the testing the manufacturers conduct are oftentimes fraught with glaring omission.

Well-known trial attorney, very active in the Bar Association, used to work for Angel, good guy that other attorneys like. Does 12+ CLE talks per year. J.D. and M.B.A. from the University of Houston, recognized as “Lawyer of the Year” in Personal Injury Litigation​.

Judge Melissa J. Bellan is committed to serving with integrity, independence and fairness. She is Presiding Judge of County Court at Law 2, a civil court with jurisdiction in Dallas County. She has a long history of service in the community as a judge, attorney and volunteer.   She has been active in legal organizations such as the National Board of Advocates, Dallas Bar Association, Dallas Trial Lawyers Association, Dallas Association of Young Lawyers, and Dallas Women Lawyers Association. She also served on the Ferguson Road Initiative. 

Before being elected in 2018 by the voters of Dallas County, Judge Melissa J. Bellan began her career serving as an associate at several law firms, handling a wide range of civil, family and probate matters. She later founded two firms, serving as partner, further developing her civil litigation practice and honing her firm management skills. Judge Bellan has more than 18 years of combined judicial and legal experience. She is a graduate of Sweet Briar College and Southern Methodist University Dedman School of Law.

Spencer Browne practices personal injury law, specializing in auto and trucking cases.

Angel Reyes & Associates – Angel Reyes & Associates Firm attorney Spencer Browne secured a sizable jury verdict for the Hahn family in a wrongful death case in which the jury found Choctaw Casino negligent in the April 2013 charter bus wreck on the George Bush Turnpike. A major victory for our client!

Board Certified (Personal Injury Trial Law) by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization and a member of the American Board of Trial Advocates. Spencer Browne has tried nearly 100 cases to verdict throughout Texas.

Glen Lerner is a personal injury attorney and founding partner of Lerner and Rowe Injury Attorneys. Practicing since 1991 in Nevada, he has built a national reputation for representing individuals in cases against large corporations and insurance companies. A Duke University graduate, Glen is passionate about fighting for the “little guy.” He believes in hard work and deeply values his clients, seeing them as the core of his practice. Outside of work, Glen enjoys martial arts, fitness, and cheering for his hometown Boston sports teams. He is also a proud husband and father of four.