Testimonials

Difficult legal issues oftentimes arise when representing persons in catastrophic injury situations, calling for thinking outside the box.  With their appellate expertise and experience in the trial trenches, the attorneys at Durham, Pittard & Spalding are great at doing just that.  We have relied upon them to assist with researching, analyzing, and briefing complex legal issues in preparation of our trial strategies.  DP&S has helped us get excellent results for our clients.

Whether you need help with a challenging motion for summary judgment (or any motion for that matter), or you are looking for someone to walk the path with you from case filing through trial and beyond, there is no better choice than Kirk Pittard and his firm. I know personally the skill they bring to the table and the peace that can bring to the trial team.  If you are thinking about adding Durham, Pittard & Spalding to your team, stop thinking and do it.  Your clients will thank you.

Our law firm has worked with Kirk, Leighton, Thad and their team for over 10 years.  From jury charge conferences and throughout the appellate process, they have been there with their tenacious expertise.  Their creative approach assisted our firm in securing a $20 million settlement in a complex construction defect and fraud matter, created positive case law concerning Chapter 74 reports, and we are currently working with them on other matters.   Their work allows us to focus on the trial process and we always know they have our back!

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.

I have worked with Kirk Pittard and Leighton Durham on several cases and can say with confidence that their big picture analysis, research, and briefing skills added value to the cases.  I believe having able appellate counsel assisting with the legal issues that come up in a case is invaluable.  Kirk and Leighton fit the bill.

Working with Kirk has been a wonderful partnership that we’ve utilized when needed.   The work ethic, depth of their knowledge, and the value they bring to cases has been a real asset for us in those cases.  They are stand-up lawyers and professionals that you want to be standing shoulder to shoulder with.

I have worked with Kirk and his firm for over 15 years, ever since he convinced the Amarillo Court of Appeals to reverse a summary judgment that had been granted against my client.  I never hesitate to contact Durham, Pittard & Spalding any time I have a legal issue I want researched, analyzed and briefed to assist me in the representation of my clients.  I will continue to use the firm and rely upon their expertise for cases at the trial level and on appeal in the future.

I personally, and others in my firm have used Durham, Pittard & Spalding for appeals and as appellate counsel during important trials for many years. Without a doubt they, are our go to appellate counsel. In each instance where I’ve retained the firm for appellate purposes, they have provided exemplary service. Their advice and guidance on appellate matters is invaluable, as is the message sent to the judge and opposing counsel when you arrive for trial with appellate counsel. I highly recommend Durham, Pittard & Spalding.