About The Francis Firm · Fort Worth
The Francis Firm (also marketed as Francis Injury Law) is a Fort Worth/Southlake, Texas personal injury law firm founded in 2000 by trial attorney Michael Francis. The firm focuses on serious personal injury and wrongful death cases — particularly car, truck (18-wheeler/commercial), and motorcycle accidents — and is led by a Texas Board-Certified Personal Injury Trial Lawyer, a credential held by fewer than 2% of Texas attorneys. With more than 30 years of litigation experience and over $50 million in verdicts and settlements, the firm serves clients across the Dallas–Fort Worth region and throughout Texas on a contingency-fee basis, with bilingual (Spanish) staff.
The Francis Firm was established on September 1, 2000 by Michael Francis, a Personal Injury Trial Lawyer who holds a Juris Doctor from the University of Texas at Austin (1990–1992) and is Board Certified in Personal Injury Trial Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization. The firm is privately held and operates from its Southlake, Texas headquarters at 410 S. Nolen Drive, Suite 140, with an additional Fort Worth office at 640 Taylor Street, Suite 1200B. Michael Francis, nicknamed "Mensa Mike" for his membership in the high-IQ society Mensa, has earned an AV Preeminent rating from Martindale-Hubbell, a 10.0 AVVO rating, selection to the National Top 100 Trial Lawyers by The National Trial Lawyers, a Lawyers of Distinction honor, and recognition as one of the Ten Best Personal Injury Attorneys by the American Institute of Personal Injury Attorneys. He is licensed by the State Bar of Texas and admitted to the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Texas. Joining him is attorney Phillip Shaw, a nearly 20-year litigator who is fully bilingual in Spanish and licensed in Texas, California, and Utah. The firm's combined caseload has produced more than $50,000,000 in verdicts and settlements for clients, with representative results including a $2.25 million wrongful-death settlement arising from a tanker-truck fire and explosion. The Francis Firm represents victims of car, truck, and motorcycle wrecks, along with wrongful death, traumatic brain injury, spinal injury, burn, premises liability, and medical malpractice matters, across Fort Worth, Dallas, Arlington, Irving, Grand Prairie, Plano, Denton, Weatherford, Southlake, and the rest of Texas. The firm works on a contingency-fee basis (no recovery, no fee) and offers services in both English and Spanish ("Se Habla Español").
- In business
- 25 (founded September 1, 2000 per BBB; also listed as founded 2000 on LinkedIn and LegalReach)
- Owner
- Michael Francis (founding partner / owner)
- Serves
- Fort Worth, Dallas, Arlington, Irving, Grand Prairie, Plano, Denton, Weatherford, Southlake, and surrounding North Texas communities; state-wide personal injury representation across Texas
- Rating
- 5.0 stars across 40 reviews on TrustAnalytica (Francis Injury – Fort Worth); 5-star Google reviews highlighted on the firm's testimonials page; BBB A+
Firm Overview
The Francis Firm — also marketed as Francis Injury Law — is a privately held Texas personal injury law firm founded in 2000 and headquartered in Southlake, with a second office in downtown Fort Worth. The firm's stated mission is to fight for injury victims against insurance companies and large corporations, and to prepare every case as if it will go to trial rather than settle cheaply.
- Founded September 1, 2000 (BBB file opened 2002)
- Privately held, ~2 employees on LinkedIn
- Two offices: Southlake (HQ) and Fort Worth (640 Taylor St)
- Operates on contingency-fee basis — 'If no recovery, no fees'
Practice Areas
The Francis Firm focuses almost exclusively on personal injury and wrongful-death litigation for plaintiffs. The firm does not advertise as a general practice; its primary categories are motor-vehicle collisions (car, truck, motorcycle) and the serious/catastrophic injuries that arise from them, plus premises-liability and select medical malpractice claims.
- Car accidents — distracted, drunk, speeding, negligent drivers
- Truck accidents — 18-wheeler and commercial-vehicle wrecks, CDL drivers, trucking-company claims
- Motorcycle accidents
- Wrongful death
- Serious injuries — traumatic brain injury, spinal cord injury, burns
- Premises liability — slip & fall, trip & fall, inadequate security, construction accidents, fires, pool/drowning accidents
- Medical malpractice
- Burn injuries
Fort Worth Personal Injury Lawyer Page (Directory Anchor)
The URL submitted to the Catholic directory (francistxlaw.com/practice-areas/fort-worth-personal-injury-lawyer/) points to the firm's Fort Worth-specific landing page. The page presents Michael Francis as Fort Worth's board-certified personal injury trial attorney and invites injured victims in Fort Worth and the surrounding Tarrant County communities to call for a consultation. The firm emphasizes that 'we don't process cases — we prepare them for trial.'
- Targets Fort Worth accident victims specifically
- Highlights tractor-trailer and commercial-truck collisions on North Texas highways
- Promotes free, no-obligation case reviews
- Bilingual representation available ('Se Habla Español')
Lead Attorney — Michael Francis ("Mensa Mike")
Michael Francis is the founding partner and owner. He earned his J.D. from the University of Texas at Austin (1990–1992), has practiced personal-injury litigation for more than 30 years, and was Board Certified in Personal Injury Trial Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization in December 2019. He is licensed by the State Bar of Texas and admitted to practice in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Texas, and is a member of Mensa.
- Board Certified Personal Injury Trial Lawyer (Texas)
- Over 30 years of personal-injury trial experience
- AV Preeminent — Martindale-Hubbell
- 10.0 rating — AVVO
- National Top 100 Trial Lawyers — The National Trial Lawyers
- 2024 Lawyers of Distinction honoree
- Ten Best Personal Injury Attorneys — American Institute of Personal Injury Attorneys
- Member of Mensa (sometimes called 'Mensa Mike' on the firm website)
Attorney — Phillip Shaw
Phillip Shaw is the firm's second attorney. He brings nearly 20 years of litigation experience and is fully bilingual in English and Spanish, with bar admissions in Texas, California, and Utah. He works closely with Michael Francis to provide hands-on, personalized service throughout each case.
- Nearly 20 years of litigation experience
- Licensed in Texas, California, and Utah
- Fully bilingual (Spanish / English)
Notable Results
The firm publicly reports verdicts and settlements totaling more than $50,000,000 across Michael Francis's career, and features representative case results on its website. Individual results vary and prior outcomes do not guarantee future results, but the firm highlights high-value trucking and wrongful-death recoveries as core proof points.
- $2,250,000 settlement — wrongful-death claim arising from a tanker-truck fire and explosion on a job site (against site operator and trucking company)
- Aggregate career: verdicts and settlements exceeding $50 million
- Representative matters featured on francisinjury.com
Why Choose The Francis Firm
The firm distinguishes itself in marketing materials on three pillars: (1) board certification — fewer than 2% of Texas personal injury attorneys hold it; (2) trial preparedness — the firm states it prepares every case for trial rather than seeking cheap settlements; and (3) accessibility — contingency-fee pricing, bilingual staff, and direct attorney involvement rather than case-manager handoffs.
- Board-Certified Personal Injury Trial Lawyer
- Trial-ready philosophy ('we prepare them for trial')
- Contingency fees — no recovery, no fee
- Bilingual service (Spanish / English)
- Personalized, hands-on representation
Service Area & Languages
Although the firm is rooted in Southlake and Fort Worth, its practice extends across the Dallas–Fort Worth Metroplex and the rest of Texas. The firm expressly identifies the following communities as part of its regular service area.
- Fort Worth
- Dallas
- Southlake
- Arlington
- Irving
- Grand Prairie
- Plano
- Denton
- Weatherford
- State-wide Texas representation
Client Reviews & Reputation
Independent review aggregators show consistently high ratings. TrustAnalytica reports a 5.0 average across 40 reviews for the Fort Worth office, and the firm's own testimonials page aggregates Google reviews praising communication, thoroughness, and settlement outcomes. The Better Business Bureau lists the firm with an A+ rating (25 years in business, file opened 2002), although it is not BBB Accredited.
- 5.0 ★ average — TrustAnalytica (Fort Worth location, 40 reviews)
- A+ BBB rating — 25 years in business (BBB of Heart of Texas / Fort Worth area)
- Common client praise: communication, case preparation, settlement size, patience, hands-on attorney involvement
- Featured reviewer Eric Garcia and Natalie Guzman among positive Google reviews
Contact & Office Locations
The firm can be reached by phone, email, or by visiting one of its two North Texas offices. Consultations are described as free, and representation is taken on contingency in qualifying personal injury cases.
- Southlake HQ: 410 S. Nolen Drive, Ste. 140, Southlake, TX 76092
- Fort Worth office: 640 Taylor St, Suite 1200B, Fort Worth, TX 76102
- Phone: (817) 329-9001
- Email: [email protected]
- Websites: francisinjury.com and francistxlaw.com
- Facebook: /thefrancisfirm
- LinkedIn company page: linkedin.com/company/the-francis-firm