Bobby
Bobby L. Dallas is the principal founder of Simmons Dallas, PLLC, a law firm in Ridgeland, Mississippi. Nationally ranked as among the preeminent trial lawyers in the country, Mr. Dallas has more than 36 years of legal experience, and he provides invaluable counsel and support to clients throughout the state who have suffered catastrophic injuries or lost loved ones as a result of medical malpractice or some other act of negligence or wrongdoing. Mr. Dallas continues to be actively engaged in the practice of law and the litigation of claims. Mr. Dallas has tried numerous cases to verdict in both Federal and State Court. Mr. Dallas mediated his first case in 2007 and has since mediated well over 500 individual claims. Mr. Dallas also serves as an arbitrator and special master.
Throughout his legal career, Mr. Dallas has secured numerous substantial verdicts for his clients adversely affected by doctor or hospital errors and other preventable tragedies caused by a health care provider's negligence or wrongdoing. In addition, he is a highly effective mediator and negotiator who has obtained many favorable settlements for his clients without ever setting foot inside the courtroom.
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In honor of his outstanding professionalism and service, Mr. Dallas has earned an AV Preeminent peer review rating* from Martindale-Hubbell as well as consistent recognition from The Best Lawyers in America*. He has also received many other top rankings and endorsements from his peers along with numerous testimonials and referrals from his satisfied clients.
A native of Mississippi, Mr. Dallas graduated from The University of Southern Mississippi in 1981 with a Bachelor of Science in business administration. He then attended Mississippi College School of Law, where he obtained his Juris Doctor in 1988. He is admitted to practice before the U.S. District Court for the Northern and Southern Districts of Mississippi, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 5th Circuit, and the U.S. Supreme Court. He is also an active member of The Mississippi Bar, the Mississippi Trial Lawyers Association, the American Board of Trial Advocates, The Federalist Society and the Federal Bar Association.
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Mississippi | 1988
U.S. District Court Northern District of Mississippi | 1988
U.S. District Court Southern District of Mississippi | 1988
U.S. Court of Appeals 5th Circuit | 1988
U.S. Supreme Court
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Mississippi College School of Law, Jackson, MS
J.D. | 1988
University of Southern Mississippi, Hattiesburg, MS
B.S. | 1981
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Numerous Publications and CLE Presentations
Tort Reform or Special Rights for Health Care Providers: A Summary of House Bill No. 2 | Voir Dire, 10-12, Spring, 2003
The Medicare "Super Lien | Voir Dire, 27-30, Summer, 2003
Out of the 'Frye-ing Pan But Not Necessarily Into the Fire: Mississippi's Adoption of Daubert v. Merrell Dow Pharmaceuticals, Inc. | Voir Dire
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American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA)
Federalist Society | Member
State Bar of Mississippi | Member
Medical Association Liaison Ad Hoc Committee | Member
Federal Bar Association | Member
American Association for Justice | Member
Mississippi Association for Justice | Member
Rankin County Bar Association | Member
Hinds County Bar Association | Member
Mississippi College School of Law | Adjunct Professor -
Outstanding Mississippi Trial Lawyer of the Year
Best Lawyers in America | Professional Negligence
Super Lawyer | Insurance Coverage
"AV" Rating in Martindale-Hubbell Law Directory
Heber Simmons
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