The Sayles Law Firm is pleased to announce that firm founder Richard A. “Dick” Sayles has been named to the list of Lawdragon’s Leading Litigators in America for 2026.
This marks the third time the legendary trial lawyer has been named to Lawdragon’s list of top litigators, which is based on peer review and the company’s own journalistic research. He was recognized for his expertise in commercial litigation.
“I am honored that my peers continue to recognize my work in the courtroom, but my efforts are always about striving to achieve the best results for my clients,” Mr. Sayles said. “It is good to know that others in the legal community are watching how vigorously I work to represent my clients’ interests.”
Mr. Sayles is board certified in personal injury and civil trial law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization. His national litigation practice includes high-profile commercial disputes, bet-the-company cases, intellectual property, healthcare, environmental claims, professional liability and other matters. He has proven to be a force in business litigation for more than 40 years, consistently winning multimillion-dollar verdicts for his clients.
Mr. Sayles has been named one of Lawdragon’s 500 Leading Lawyers in America every year since 2006. He was inducted into Lawdragon’s Hall of Fame for litigators in 2022 for his unsurpassed dedication to the legal system.
Mr. Sayles is regularly honored by Thomson Reuters Super Lawyers, Chambers USA, The Best Lawyers in America and D Magazine’s Best Lawyers. He also is a past recipient of the Dallas Bar Association’s Trial Lawyer of the Year award and a two-time Lawyer of the Year honoree in Dallas by The Best Lawyers in America in commercial litigation and bet-the-company litigation.
Mr. Sayles is a fellow in the American College of Trial Lawyers, the International Academy of Trial Lawyers, and the International Society of Barristers.
