Testimonials

Working with appellate counsel is a must for the kind of high-stakes litigation my firm handles every day, and the team at Durham, Pittard & Spalding is the appellate counsel you want on your side.  They have the intelligence, skill, work ethic, and determination to move cases through verdict and beyond with success, and they have earned our trust.

We have had the privilege of working with Durham, Pittard & Spalding on multiple matters requiring appellate briefing and legal research/analysis in both Texas and New Mexico.  There is no one more experienced, respected, or passionate in what they do. In addition to having the security of top-notch appellate counsel when dealing with opposing counsel and judges, their involvement in a matter brings value to the case. We wouldn’t think of using anyone else.

The men and women at Durham Pittard are such assets to your trial team, I do not try a large damages case without their appellate guidance and advice.  They take care of the motion practice and pre-trial heavy lifting so that you can concentrate on what you do best, advocate for your client in depositions and in trial.  Having them at pre-trial to argue motions and the charge is such a game changer, and I firmly believe they add tremendous value to the bottom line of your case.  I highly recommend this law firm for your trial support needs.

Whether dealing with complex appellate issues or preparing for trial, there’s no other firm I would rather work with.  Thad Spalding and the team of Appellate Lawyers at Durham, Pittard & Spalding, LLP have been instrumental in having a number of controversial rulings reversed and likewise have worked extremely hard to ensure that favorable rulings were not reversed, and bad law was not created.  Having a team of Appellate counsel with trial experience as part of the trial team adds value to the services we offer to our clients.   I know of no other Appellate Counsel I would rather have on my side when it’s fourth down and goal with one second remaining on the clock and all we need is a score to win the game.  The team at DPS works extremely well under pressure and with the cases we handle, that’s needed. From voir dire to jury verdicts, having a great team of Appellate Attorneys sitting at the table adds benefits.

Kirk and his team are the trial lawyers’ lawyers and is always my first call when facing legal issues my law firm needs help navigating. He is tenacious, fierce and aggressive and can go toe-to-toe against any adversary.  This is one firm you always want in your corner.

The attorneys at Durham, Pittard and Spalding are well-versed in the law, and have been instrumental in helping us to navigate the appellate pitfalls in medical malpractice cases and commercial litigation as well.  This demonstrates their versatility and willingness to take on the tough issues.  More than that, they are willing to get ‘in the trenches’ when called upon to do so, and bring value with every involvement.  I will continue to count them as members of my team.

I have worked Kirk Pittard and Thad Spalding on several of our high-profile cases and they are a huge asset to the case.  Their motion practice and attention to appellate issues during the litigation and trial phases has allowed us to succeed on multiple occasions.  Kirk and Thad are very responsive and I would highly recommend them as appellate counsel.

For years now, our firm has turned to Kirk Pittard and his team to help us fight the fight for our clients. No matter what court, no matter what county, they provide us with brilliant analysis of every legal issue that may arise. Their long impressive resume of important legal victories has made us feel comfortable that we are in the best hands . In fact, we have referred numerous other law firms to Kirk for assistance with their trial and appellate issues that always arise in litigation. For you and your clients, there is no better lawyer or firm to partner with on your cases. 

Durham, Pittard & Spalding has done an excellent job in hanging onto a verdict in a significant case for our client.  Their experience and appellate skills are the answer to a trial lawyer’s motion practice, post-verdict, and appellate needs.  As we know in Texas, it is hard enough to get a good verdict and even harder to keep it from being taken away by the appeals process.  Durham, Pittard & Spalding helps to increase the odds of keeping those verdicts.

The days of handling major civil lawsuits by one’s self are over. The expertise of appellate attorneys is almost mandatory. Durham, Pittard & Spalding are the best of the best. Don’t leave the office without them.