Godley Personal Injury Lawyers

Frank grew up in El Paso, Texas and attended Texas Tech University for both undergraduate studies and law school. After passing the bar exam in 1982 he worked in El Paso for 3 years as prosecutor before moving to the Dallas/Fort Worth area. He has had his own firm since 1993. When not working, Frank enjoys golf and flying airplanes when not spending time with his wife of 44 years Brenda, his children and grandchildren..

I am a passionate trial attorney advocating for personal injury victims throughout the State of Texas.

I was recognized by Texas Super Lawyers as a "Rising Star" in Personal Injury in 2020 and 2014. I am admitted to practice before all Texas state courts and the District Court for the Northern District of Texas. I am licensed in Texas, having graduated from the Southern Methodist University Dedman School of Law, where I served as an editor for SMU’s International Law Review and Chief Counsel in the school’s Consumer Advocacy Clinic.

Chuck Noteboom is the founding partner of Noteboom The Law Firm located in Fort Worth, TX. Mr. Noteboom and the other Fort Worth, TX injury and accident attorneys at Noteboom The Law Firm have extensive experience handling a wide range of different practice areas throughout the state of Texas. Practice areas include but are not limited too: Car accidents, motorcycle accidents, truck accidents, wrongful death, brain injuries, burn injuries, spinal cord injuries, slip and fall accidents, product liability, and more. Mr. Noteboom is Board Certified in Personal Injury Trial Law by the Texas Board of Legal...

Attorney Isabella Olivas is a dedicated pre-litigation personal injury attorney at McCormick Law Firm, where she advocates for individuals who have been injured due to the negligence of others. With a sharp legal mind and a compassionate approach, Ms. Olivas brings a well-rounded background to her role, having practiced on both sides of the courtroom. She earned her Juris Doctor from the Paul M. Hebert Law Center at Louisiana State University in Baton Rouge, graduating in May 2022. Alongside her law degree, she received a Graduate Diploma in Comparative Law. During law school, Ms. Olivas served on the Board of Advocates,...

A graduate of University of Texas School of Law, I have practiced in Tarrant and surrounding counties for years. Family and friends here. As a very young lawyer, I tried the first sexual harassment case Tarrant County had ever seen and much to the surprise of my older, mainly male colleagues, a Tarrant County jury awarded my client twice what we asked for! I've been on the forefront of a few other issues over the years and do not avoid controversy. Practicing on my own gives me the freedom to take cases that interest me. ...

Cole Fidler is a dedicated personal injury attorney at the McCormick Law Firm, where he specializes in handling pre-litigation cases with a client-first approach. Known for his attention to detail and compassionate advocacy, Mr. Fidler ensures his clients receive the support and guidance needed to navigate the complexities of personal injury claims. Mr. Fidler earned his Juris Doctor from the Dwayne O. Andreas School of Law (Barry Law School) in May 2024. During his time in law school, he gained invaluable experience interning at an estate planning firm in the summer of 2023. This opportunity honed his skills in client communication,...

Dan Barrett has been helping folks navigate the court system in Texas for more than thirty years. He is rated AV - Preeminent by Martindale-Hubbell, is included in The Register of Pre-eminent Attorneys and has been listed as a Texas Monthly Super Lawyer each year since beginning of the publication. Dan was also a member of the Texas House of Representatives, having been elected to represent the citizens of District 97 in 2007. While in the legislature, Dan served on the Land & Resource Management and Pensions & Investments Committees. His trial practice includes commercial and construction disputes, local government issues, business...

Handled personal injury litigation for over 30 years with experience in catastrophic losses, including, but not limited to, accident related death and paralysis claims, DWI/Drunk Driving accident related injuries and death , construction injuries , tractor-trailer and auto accidents. Firm belief that one does not take "NO" for an answer and incorporates that position in the consistent, ethical, and aggressive representation of my clients. My practice enjoys significant referrals from previous clients and other lawyers throughout Texas and the U.S. A personal approach is important in my practice, whereby each client meets with me in the initial interview,...

Cade Patteson is a skilled personal injury attorney at the McCormick Law Firm in Euless, Texas, where he focuses on handling pre-litigation cases. With a passion for helping clients navigate challenging times, Mr. Patteson provides strategic, detail-oriented representation to secure the best possible outcomes for those who have been injured due to negligence. Mr. Patteson earned his Juris Doctor from Oklahoma City University School of Law. During law school, he gained valuable legal experience interning with Foshee and Yaffe in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. This role sharpened his legal acumen and solidified his commitment to client advocacy, as he assisted in preparing...

John B. Runge has been representing Texans in crisis since 1982, and has vast experience in litigating complex cases throughout the State of Texas.

Cynthia Hardy Smith comes to Alford, Sinkule & Lazarz LLP from the Office of the Attorney General. As a Deputy Attorney General (D.A.G.), Cynthia spent ten years vigorously defending the interests of the people of the State of Texas in a variety of personal injury actions including automobile accidents, train accidents and slip and falls. She also defended railroad claims brought pursuant to the Federal Employers Liability Act.

Having been a litigator for the Office of the Attorney General, Cynthia joins the Alford, Sinkule & Lazarz L.L.P firm bringing with her insight into litigation from a defense perspective. While serving as...

Dakota Wrinkle is the managing attorney of Texas Landowner Law Firm, PLLC. Mr. Wrinkle is licensed to practice law in both Oklahoma and Texas. Mr. Wrinkle obtained his Bachelor of Science degree with cum laude distinction in biology from Hardin-Simmons University in Abilene, Texas. After graduating from Hardin-Simmons, Mr. Wrinkle obtained his Juris Doctor with Highest Honor from The University of Tulsa College of Law in Tulsa, Oklahoma. While in law school, Mr. Wrinkle was the Articles Editor for the Energy Law Journal and was heavily involved in the Federalist Society, Student Bar Association, and the Resources, Energy & Environmental...

Chris Simmons is a co-founding partner at Lyons & Simmon, LLP, where he specializes in representing plaintiffs in catastrophic personal injury and wrongful death matters. Renowned as a fierce trial lawyer with excellent client communication skills, Chris blends tenacious advocacy with creative strategies, treating each client's struggle as if it were his own and bringing cases to verdict across Texas and nationwide. His track record includes multiple multimillion-dollar verdicts and settlements in complex cases involving explosions, aviation disasters, product defects, trucking and industrial accidents. Lyons & Simmons is continuously recognized by attorney peers and industry publications as one of the...