Johnston Tobey Baruch Shareholders Earn Repeat Honors in D Magazine's Best Lawyer Survey
Community respect, client trust drive repeat recognition for Randy Johnston, Robert Tobey and Chad Baruch
DALLAS, April 25, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Boutique trial and litigation firm Johnston Tobey Baruch is proud to announce the selection of shareholders Randy Johnston, Robert Tobey and Chad Baruch to D Magazine's Best Lawyers in Dallas 2025 listing.
"We couldn't receive honors like this without the trust of our clients," said Mr. Baruch, the firm's managing shareholder. "Thank you to the legal community for the collaboration and for selecting us again."
Mr. Johnston, the go-to attorney on legal professional malpractice, received his nod for excellence in professional liability litigation. He is board certified in civil trial law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization and is a well-decorated, award-winning attorney who has received state and national honors including from the Dallas Bar Association who has named him a "Texas Trial Legend" and a "Trial Lawyer of the Year." Along with being the firm's co-founder, he is a recognized legal author.
Mr. Tobey, past president of the Dallas Bar Association, is board certified in consumer and commercial law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization. The firm's co-founder recently provided his expertise to Law360, breaking down new rules affecting Texas lawyers.
Mr. Baruch comes off a streak of wins before the state's appellate courts on a range of cases. Board certified by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization in civil appellate law, he is sought after for his appellate expertise and regularly appears in the media analyzing legal topics. Earlier this month, Mr. Baruch was named to Lawdragon's 100 Managing Partners You Need to Know, a national legal guide.
About Johnston Tobey Baruch
Johnston Tobey Baruch is a dynamic law practice based in Dallas. Its trial and appellate attorneys have a broad range of litigation, arbitration and appellate experience. They are pioneers in the handling of legal and accounting malpractice, investment fraud and business disputes. They also have an enviable track record with insurance bad faith matters, commercial litigation and fiduciary litigation as well as civil, family and criminal appeals for many prominent Texas companies and individuals. For more information, visit https://www.johnstontobey.com/.
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