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Britta Stanton
Britta Stanton is a seasoned trial lawyer with over 21 years of experience representing businesses in high-stakes commercial litigation. A trusted advocate in state and federal courts nationwide, she is known for her strategic approach and ability to win at trial. Britta joined LPHS in 2003, became a partner in 2011, and after honing her skills as a trial consultant, rejoined the firm as a partner in 2022.
Corporate clients rely on Britta for her sharp litigation instincts, persuasive advocacy, and business-minded approach to dispute resolution. Her reputation as a formidable, trial-ready attorney gives her clients a critical advantage in settlement negotiations, often leading to favorable resolutions without the need for trial. When litigation is unavoidable, she is a relentless advocate in the courtroom, presenting complex business disputes in a clear and compelling way that resonates with judges and juries.
Britta also brings a unique expertise in visual advocacy and jury strategy, having worked with trial teams across the country to refine case narratives, select juries, and develop courtroom techniques. Her ability to translate complex legal and business issues into persuasive trial presentations is a key differentiator in high-stakes cases.
She holds a Bachelor of Science in Communications from the University of Texas and is actively involved in the legal and business communities. She has served as chair of the Advisory Committee for the Northern District of Texas courts and as a member of the Patrick E. Higginbotham American Inn of Court.
Outside the courtroom, Britta is an active member of First United Methodist Church in downtown Dallas. She and her husband stay busy raising their four children.
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- Baylor Law School, J.D., magna cum laude
- University of Texas at Austin, B.S.
- State Bar of Texas
- All Federal Courts in Texas
- Dallas Bar Association
- The ERCOT and Winter Storm URI: What Happened, The Litigation Status, and What’s Next, Advanced Oil, Gas, and Energy Resource Law CLE, Dallas Bar Association, 2023
- The ERCOT Grid Failure: What Happened, Where Are We Now, and What’s Next, 36th Annual Review of Oil and Gas Law, Dallas Bar Association Energy Law Section, August 2021
- Using Videotaped Depositions at Trial, Dallas Bar Association, March 22, 2017
- Ethical Issues that Arise at Trial, Dallas Association of Young Lawyers, September 2016
- Impeachment in Five Simple Steps, Dallas Bar Association, March 22, 2016
- Voir Dire: Recognizing the Social Leaders during Jury Deselection, Dallas Bar Association, March 1, 2015
- Demonstrative Evidence lecture, Dallas Bar Association, Fall 2014
- Ten Types of Jurors, DBA Headnotes, October 2023
- Masks Hide More Than Faces During Trial, co-author with Clint Townson, Ph.D., Article, DBA Headnotes, January 2021
- Designing Winning Strategy: The Value of Discovery-Phase Jury Research, co-author with Carolyn Spencer-Mork, jury consultant, The National Law Review, January 19, 2021
- Insurance Is for Times of Crisis: Jurors’ Views on Insurance and Policy Interpretation During the COVID-19 Pandemic, IMS | TFP COVID-19 Research Insights, October 19, 2020
- Foreseeability: What Constitutes Preparedness in the Face of COVID-19? co-author with Chris Ritter and Clint Townson, Ph.D., The National Law Review, August 30, 2020
- The Letter of the Law Amid COVID-19: Has the Pandemic Changed the Way Juries Use Logic and Checklists to Make Decisions? IMS | TFP COVID-19 Research Insights, August 27, 2020
- Seven Principles Attorneys Should Follow to Persuade Juries, IMS | TFP Insights, May 6, 2020
- On COVID Time: Why Timelines Are More Important Than Ever, co-author with Clint Townson, Ph.D., The National Law Review, August 28, 2020
- Leveraging Graphics and the Tools of Persuasion at Trial and in Remote Settings, IMS Insights Podcast, June 9, 2020
- Dallas Restaurant Bans Customers With Face Or Neck Tattoos, Channel 11 News, December 2, 2016
- Pre-Trial Use of Jurors’ Social Media, KLIF-Radio, July 25, 2016
- Southwest Airlines' bid to banish Delta from Dallas Love Field rests in judge’s hands, Dallas Business Journal, September 30, 2015
- Impeachment in Five Simple Steps, DBA Headnotes, March 2014
- Palazzo Holdings LLC v. PASMAA GP Investment Fund, LLC, et al. (In the 101st Judicial District Court of Dallas County, Texas)
- CR Permian Processing, LLC f/k/a Caprock Permian Processing LLC v. Primoris Services Corporation, et al. (In the 14th Judicial District Court of Dallas County, Texas)
- Luxottica of America Inc. v. Brave Optical, Inc. (USDC Eastern District of Texas, Sherman Division)
- TIAA v Regus (County Court at Law No. 5, Dallas County, Texas)
- AdvoCare v. Anderson et al. (Harris County) (preliminary injunction hearing)
- City of Dallas v. Delta Airlines et al., representing Southwest Airlines (USDC Northern District of TX, Dallas Division) (preliminary injunction hearing)
- Barry Williams, Inc. v. Marvin Myers, Norma Myers, Dana Myers, and M. Myers Development, Inc., (County Court at Law No. 5, Dallas County, Texas)
- Jimmy Frank Dobecka v. Michael Mondy, Officer (USDC Northern District of TX, Dallas Division) (pro bono)
- Billy J. Mullins, Jr., et al. v. TestAmerica, Inc., Sagaponack Partners, L.P., et al. (USDC Northern District of TX, Dallas Division)
- Mannatech, Inc. v. Glycoproducts International, Inc. (USDC Northern District of TX, Dallas Division)
- David P. Canfield v. PHNS, Inc. (In the County Court at Law No. 3 of Dallas County, Texas)
- Colonial Pacific Leasing Corporation v. Dixon W. Holman, et al. (In the 153rd Judicial District Court of Tarrant County, Texas)
- ProTec Equipment Resources, Inc., v. Jason Ray (In the 96th Judicial District Court of Tarrant County, Texas)
- ProTec Equipment Resources, Inc. v. David Gibson, an individual; Abigail Gibson, an individual (In the District Court of Nevada, Clark County)
- Selected as a Texas Super Lawyer, 2018-2019
- Selected as a "Texas Rising Star," by Texas Super Lawyers, 2005, 2007-2008, 2010, 2016-2017
- 500 Leading Litigators in America, Lawdragon, 2025