Dallas, TX -- (SBWIRE) -- 04/16/2012 -- Noted Dallas trial attorney Richard A. "Dick" Sayles, cofounder of the Dallas trial law firm Sayles Werbner has been honored as a Trial Legend by the Dallas Bar Association.

Mr. Sayles was among five local trial lawyers recognized by the Dallas Bar Association's Tort and Insurance Practice Section during the 2012 Legends Program held April 3, 2012, at the Belo Mansion in downtown Dallas.

The Legends Program featured a panel discussion led by Senior District Judge Royal Ferguson of the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas. The lawyers shared their experiences and tips regarding the proper focus during case preparation; presenting merits of the case effectively; and what makes lawyers influential at trial.

Also honored during the Legends Program were attorneys Randy Johnston, Carmen Mitchell, Paula Sweeney and the late John Howie, who earned posthumous recognition.

Last year, Mr. Sayles served on the trial team that obtained a $63 million jury award in a trial heard in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas, Marshall Division. The verdict is ranked by Verdict Search as the 36th largest verdict in the country for 2011.

Mr. Sayles routinely is recognized among the nation's leading litigators, and earned a spot among the Top 10 attorneys in Texas in the 2011 Texas Super Lawyers listing. He has been highlighted in D Magazine's annual guide to "The Best Lawyers in Dallas," and is recognized in The Best Lawyers in America for his work in bet-the-company and commercial litigation.

Sayles Werbner maintains an international reputation as a proven trial law firm in complex business litigation, intellectual property matters, life-altering personal injury cases, product safety claims and practically every type of case that requires courtroom expertise. To learn more, visit http://www.swtriallaw.com/.

For more information on Mr. Sayles' Trial Legend honor, please contact Bruce Vincent at 214-559-4630 or bruce@androvett.com.

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Dallas, TX -- (SBWIRE) -- 04/16/2012 -- Acclaimed attorney Richard A. "Dick" Sayles, cofounder of the Dallas trial law firm of Sayles Werbner, has earned induction to the prestigious International Academy of Trial Lawyers (IATL).

Mr. Sayles was inducted during the IATL's recent Annual Meeting held March 28 through April 1, 2012, in Palm Beach, Fla. Chartered in 1954, the IATL's general purposes are to cultivate the science of jurisprudence, promote reforms in the law, facilitate the administration of justice, and elevate the standards of integrity, honor and courtesy in the legal profession.

"I am honored to be selected to join the International Academy of Trial Lawyers," says Mr. Sayles, a veteran of scores of jury trials, including several listed among the top verdicts in the nation. "Membership in this group is something that any trial lawyer hopes to achieve, and I'm very happy to be invited into this outstanding organization and be included among its outstanding Fellows."

The IATL honor is the latest recognition for Mr. Sayles, who recently was named a "Trial Legend" by the Dallas Bar Association's Tort and Insurance Practice Section. He previously was named "Trial Lawyer of the Year" by the Texas chapters of the American Board of Trial Advocates, and routinely is listed among the leading courtroom lawyers in the nation. In 2011, he was named one of the Top 10 attorneys in Texas by the publishers of Texas Super Lawyers. Mr. Sayles also has been highlighted in D Magazine's annual guide to "The Best Lawyers in Dallas," and in The Best Lawyers in America based on his work in bet-the-company and commercial litigation.

The IATL limits its invitation-only membership to 500 Fellows from the United States. IATL members have attained the highest level of advocacy. A comprehensive screening process identifies the most distinguished members of the trial bar through peer and judicial review. Mr. Sayles was evaluated by his colleagues and the judges in his jurisdiction and was highly recommended as possessing these qualifications and characteristics.

Sayles Werbner maintains an international reputation as a proven trial law firm in complex business litigation, intellectual property matters, life-altering personal injury cases, product safety claims and practically every type of case that requires courtroom expertise. To learn more, visit http://www.swtriallaw.com.

For more information on Mr. Sayles' IATL honor, contact Bruce Vincent at 800-559-4534 or bruce@androvett.com.

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