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      Varghese Summersett Background

      In The News

      In The News

      Varghese Summersett is made up of nationally recognized trial attorneys and former prosecutors who are comfortable providing legal commentary and speaking to the media. Our attorneys have decades of experience and are considered some of the state’s best and brightest legal minds. We are frequently asked to weigh in on local or national stories as legal analysts, participate in news programs, or comment on cases. Here’s a look at Varghese Summersett in the news:

      Fort Worth Law Firm Earns Top Minority Business Award from Rotary Club
      Fort Worth Report
      May 1
      Attorney Benson Varghese

      Varghese Summersett Wins Rotary’s Richard L. Knight Award Honoring Minority-Owned Businesses in Fort Worth
      Fort Worth Inc.
      April 29
      Managing Partner Benson Varghese and Partner Anna Summersett

      Suspect in Fatal Teen Stabbing Gets Big Bucks for Defense
      Crime Stories with Nancy Grace
      April 8
      Attorney Lisa Herrick

      The Windshield Murder
      Prosecuting Evil with Kelly Siegler
      February 22
      Attorney Christy Jack

      ‘Classic Case of Self-Defense’: At Tarrant County Murder Trial, Jury Finds Man Not Guilty
      Star-Telegram
      February 5
      Attorney Christy Jack

      Fort Worth Man Acquitted in Friend’s Fatal Stabbing, Cites Self-Defense
      CBS 11
      February 2
      Attorney Christy Jack

      After Speaker’s Race Loss, Texas Lawmaker Gets Back to Business with Anti-Crime Bill
      February 1
      Attorney Benson Varghese

      North Texas Fire Chief Arrested for Allegedly Stealing from Volunteer Fire Department, Officials Say
      MSN
      January 18
      Attorney Christy Jack

      3 Officers Exchanged Gunfire with Domestic Disturbance Suspect in Fort Worth, Chief Says
      The Dallas Morning News
      January 17
      Attorney Christy Jack

      ‘Don’t Know What He’s Going to Do’: Fort Worth Police Release Video, 911 Call after Shooting a Man
      Fort Worth Star-Telegram
      January 17
      Attorney Christy Jack

      Six-Year-Old Autistic Child Was Physically Abused By Therapist, North Texas Parents Say
      Fort Worth Star-Telegram
      December 17
      Attorney Ty Stimpson

      Former Texas Police Officer Arrested Over Alleged Misconduct During DWI Arrest, Officials Say
      WFAA, Channel 8
      December 16
      Attorney Robert Huseman

      Dallas Neurologist Charged with Aggravated Sexual Assault of a Child, Medical License Suspended
      Fox 4 KDFW
      December 12
      Attorney Christy Jack

      Dallas Doctor Charged with Sexual Assault of a Child
      Dallas Morning News
      December 6
      Attorney Christy Jack

      A Texas Lawyer Explains What Eliminating No-Fault Divorce Would Mean for Families
      Fort Worth Star-Telegram
      December 5, 2024
      Attorney Turner Thornton

      Julie Chrisley Bombshell: Reality Star Could be Stuck in Prison for Years
      TV Insider
      September 16, 2024
      Attorney Benson Varghese

      Female Teachers Turned Classroom Predators
      Dr. Phil
      September 16, 2024
      Attorney Christy Jack

      30 Fort Worth-Area Companies Recognized as Fastest-Growing in the Nation
      Fort Worth Magazine
      August 15, 2024
      Attorney Benson Varghese

      CrossFit is ‘Notorious’ for Pushing Boundaries. Is it Responsible for Swimmer’s Death? 
      Fort Worth Star-Telegram
      August 9, 2024
      Attorney Ty Stimpson

      7 Facing Charges in North Texas Auto Theft Ring, Over 200 Vehicles stolen
      The Dallas Morning News
      August 4, 2024
      Attorney Tiffany Burks

      Two Dogs that were ‘Lost and Needed Help’ Fatally Shot on Property of North Texas Megachurch
      Fort Worth Star-Telegram
      July 31, 2024
      Attorney Mitch Monthie

      Ted Cruz Takes Aim at AI-Generated Revenge Porn with Bipartisan Bill
      The Dallas Observer
      July 5 2024
      Attorney Steve Baker

      Grand Jury Declines to Indict Woman on Murder Charge in Tarrant County Ex-Judge’s Overdose 
      Dallas Morning News
      June 30 2024
      Attorney Tiffany Burks

      Jury Declines to Indict Texas Woman Previously Charged With Murder of Boyfriend After Supplying Him Fentanyl-Laced Pills, Defense Attorney Says
      WFAA
      June 28, 2024
      Attorney Tiffany Burks

      Girlfriend of Former Tarrant County Judge Won’t Be Indicted in Connection to 2023 Fentanyl Overdose 
      CBS News
      June 28, 2024
      Attorney Tiffany Burks

      Grand Jury Declines to Indict Girlfriend on Murder in Fentanyl Death of Tarrant Ex-Judge
      Fort Worth Star-Telegram
      June 28, 2024
      Attorney Tiffany Burks

      Former Uvalde School Police Chief Indicted in Botched Response to Shooting
      Washington Post
      June 27, 2024
      Founder Benson Varghese

      Varghese Summersett Opens Law Office in Southlake
      Community Impact
      May 6, 2024
      Managing Partner Benson Varghese and Partner Anna Summersett

      Finding Purpose And A Peaceful Path Forward 
      Southlake Style
      May 2, 2024
      Attorneys Nicole Carroll and Wade Griffin

      Fort Worth Woman Who Falsely Believed Her Mom Was Abusing Child Pleads Guilty To Murder 
      Fort Worth Star-Telegram
      April 29, 2024
      Attorneys Christy Jack and Audrey Hatcher

      Fort Worth Rotary Club Shines a Spotlight on Minority-owned Businesses
      NBCDFW
      April 23, 2024
      Attorney Benson Varghese

      Varghese Summersett Law Firm Expands To Southlake
      Southlake Style
      April 22, 2024
      Attorneys Benson Varghese, Anna Summersett, Wade Griffin, Nicole Carroll

      Dallas County Man Sentenced to 30 Years Under New Texas Fentanyl Dealing Law
      Kera News
      April 11, 2024
      Attorney Benson Varghese 

      Varghese Summersett Expands to Southlake Fort Worth Report
      Fort Worth Report
      April 10, 2024
      Attorneys Benson Varghese, Anna Summersett, Wade Griffin, Nicole Carroll

      Varghese Summersett Law Firm Expands to Southlake
      Fort Worth Inc.
      April 10, 2024
      Attorneys Benson Varghese, Anna Summersett, Wade Griffin, Nicole Carroll

      Former Tarrant County Constable Exposed Himself to 2 Women, Affidavit Says
      Dallas Morning News
      March 20, 2024
      Attorney Tiffany Burks

      Heartbroken Family Seeks Answers in Horrifying Death of Grandma Impaled by Forklift at Walmart
      New York Post
      March 17, 2024
      Attorney Ty Stimpson 

      Family of Woman Who Died While Working at a Walmart Facility in Fort Worth Seeks Answers in Her Death
      WFAA
      March 14, 2024
      Attorney Ty Stimpson

      Ex-cop Exposed Himself to 2 Women who were ‘scared to not comply,’ Tarrant Warrant Says
      Fort Worth Star-Telegram
      March 14, 2024
      Attorney Tiffany Burks

      Former Tarrant County Deputy Constable Arrested on Complaint of Indecent Assault, Officials Say
      WFAA
      March 9, 2024
      Attorney Tiffany Burks

      Teacher’s Family ‘Shocked’ ‘Baffled’ by Allegations of Sexual Assault
      NBCDFW
      March 8, 2024
      Attorneys Christy Jack, Letty Martinez, and Audrey Hatcher

      North Texas Middle School Teacher Arrested on Sexual Assault of Child Charge, Officials Say
      WFAA
      March 7, 2024
      Attorneys Christy Jack, Letty Martinez, and Audrey Hatcher 

      North Texas Middle School Teacher Arrested, Faces Child Sexual Assault Charge
      Fort Worth Star-Telegram
      March 7, 2024
      Attorneys Christy Jack, Letty Martinez, and Audrey Hatcher

      Investigation Continues in Death of Forklift Operator at Fort Worth Walmart
      NBC DFW
      February 17, 2024
      Attorney Ty Stimpson

      Grandmother Killed in Forklift Accident at Distribution Warehouse in Fort Worth, Lawyer Says
      Fox News 4
      February 16, 2024
      Attorney Ty Stimpson

      Forklift Driver Killed In Accident at Fort Worth Walmart Facility Identified By Family
      Fort Worth Star-Telegram
      February 16, 2024
      Attorney Ty Stimpson

      Former Judge’s Girlfriend Charged With His Murder for Allegedly Supplying Fentanyl-Laced Drugs He Overdosed On
      New York Post
      February 15, 2024
      Attorney Tiffany Burks

      Fired Texas Judge’s’ Girlfriend Charged With Murder in His Drug Overdose Death
      Crime Online
      February 15, 2024
      Attorney Tiffany Burks

      Woman Charged with Murder of Boyfriend After Supplying Him with Fentanyl-laced Pills, Police Say
      WFAA
      February 14, 2024
      Attorney Tiffany Burks

      Woman Provided Fentanyl-laced Pills that Killed Boyfriend, Grapevine Police Say
      NBCDFW 
      February 13, 2024
      Attorney Tiffany Burks

      How Did Texas Teen Cayley Mandadi Die? Her Parents Find a Clue in Her Boyfriends Car 
      48 Hours
      January 23, 2024
      Attorney Christy Jack

      From Mentorship to Partnership: The Story Behind the Acquisition of a North Texas Law Firm
      The Washington Times
      January 17, 2024
      Attorneys Kristen Carr, Wade Griffin, Benson Varghese, Turner Thornton

      ‘Six Hours’ | 17-year-old girl Sentenced to Jail After Admitting in Court to Killing Her Newborn Baby 
      WFAA Channel 8
      January 12, 2024
      Attorney Lisa Herrick

      Teen Mother Sentenced to 15 Detention for Infanticide 
      CBS 11
      January 12, 2024
      Attorney Lisa Herrick

      Fort Worth Hotel Explosion Likely to Prompt Lawsuits, Attorneys Say
      WFAA Channel 8
      January 11, 2024
      Attorney Benson Varghese

      Who Will Be Sued After the Fort Worth Hotel Explosion? Lawyers Say the List Could be Long.
      Star-Telegram
      January 10, 2024
      Attorney Ty Stimpson

      Attorneys Say Strict Upbringing, Abortion Laws for Minors Contributed to Teen Murdering Her Baby
      CBS 11
      January 9, 2024
      Attorney Lisa Herrick

      Gruesome Dallas Hit-and-Run Mirrors 2001 Fort Worth Case Adapted in Movies, TV Show
      WFAA Channel 8
      December 19, 2023
      Attorney Christy Jack

      Fort Worth-Based Varghese Summersett Acquires Family Law Firm
      Fort Worth Inc.
      December 18, 2023

      Prosecuting Evil with Kelly Siegler: The Most Innocent Victim
      Oxygen Channel
      December 9, 2023
      Attorney Christy Jack

      Family Services Needs Help Identifying Child Abandoned Outside Baylor Emergency Room
      CBS 11
      December 6, 2023
      Attorney Kristen Carr

      Crime Stories with Nancy Grace: Romeo/Juliet? Teen Girls Tells Nancy ‘Why I’m Afraid to Go Home’
      Crime Online
      November 20, 2023
      Attorney Lisa Herrick

      Crime Stories with Nancy Grace: Rome and Juliet? Teen Girl, Boy Flee Families in Fear
      Crime Online
      November 29, 2023
      Attorney Lisa Herrick

      Like Nobody’s Business: Thirty-four Individuals Stand Out as Model Entrepreneurs of Excellence
      Fort Worth Inc. Magazine
      November 17, 2023
      Attorneys Benson Varghese and Anna Summersett

      Varghese Summersett Celebrates New Space with Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
      Attorney at Law Magazine
      November 17, 2023
      Attorneys Benson Varghese & Anna Summersett

      Varghese Summersett: The Fulfillment of One American Dream
      Fort Worth Inc.
      October 20, 2023
      Attorney Benson Varghese

      ‘She Chose …Murder’: Wife Gets 12 Years for Killing Texas Husband who Wanted Divorce
      Star-Telegram
      October 17,2023
      Attorney Christy Jack

      Leadership Fort Worth on X
      Leadership Fort Worth
      October 13, 2023
      Attorney Ty Stimpson

      Varghese Summersett Named Small Business of the Year
      Attorney at Law Magazine
      October 10, 2023
      Attorney Benson Varghese

      Five Tarrant County Businesses Honored with Fort Worth Chamber’s Annual Small Business of the Year Awards
      Fort Worth Report
      October 6, 2023

      How a Former Athlete Turned Fort Worth Lawyer Hopes to Lead with His Heart
      Fort Worth Chamber
      October 6, 2023
      Attorney Ty Stimpson

      Arlington Lamar HS shooter given max sentence for killing classmate
      Fox 4, September 21, 2023
      Attorney Lisa Herrick

      Mothers of victim and killer testify, call for justice in Lamar High School shooting trial
      Fort Worth Star-Telegram, September 20, 2023
      Attorney Lisa Herrick

      After dramatic testimony, closing arguments in Lamar High School shooter’s sentencing likely to begin Thursday
      WFAA 8, September 20, 2023
      Attorney Lisa Herrick

      16-year-old Arlington Lamar HS shooter to be sentenced for capital murder
      Fox 4, September 19, 2023
      Attorney Lisa Herrick

      Sentencing begins for Arlington teen who pleaded guilty in Lamar High School shooting
      KERA News, September 19, 2023
      Attorney Lisa Herrick

      Jury pool asked if they’d consider maximum 40 years for convicted Lamar High shooter
      Fort-Worth Star Telegram, September 18, 2023
      Attorney Lisa Herrick

      Evidence tampering charge dropped against former Fort Worth police sergeant 
      Dallas Morning News, August 7, 2023
      Attorney Tiffany Burks

      Charge dismissed against Fort Worth officer accused of removing child pornography evidence
      Bharat Express News, August 7, 2023
      Attorney Tiffany Burks

      Tarrant County Attorney Murdered in Home, Remembered as a ‘Fixture’ at the Courthouse
      NBC 5, July 27, 2023
      Attorney Benson Varghese

      Former American Idol Contestant Ron Bultongez Takes Plea Deal for Child Sexual Assault Charge
      DFW Music News, June 30, 2023
      Attorney Christy Jack

      FWBP honors emerging leaders at annual 40 Under 40
      Attorney At Law, June 22, 2023
      Attorney Anna Summersett

      Anna Summersett Makes Fort Worth’s Esteemed 40 Under 40 List
      Attorney At Law, June 22, 2023
      Attorney Anna Summersett

      Boy accused in Lamar High killing alleged he was raped, will be tried in juvenile court
      Fort Worth Star-Telegram, June 23, 2023
      Attorney Lisa Herrick

      Gov. Greg Abbott signs Athena Alert bill creating regional alert for missing children
      Dallas Morning News, June 15, 2023
      Attorney Benson Varghese

      Athena Alert bill heads to governor
      The Messenger, May 31, 2023

      Arlington Man Who Killed Wife, Kept Body in Home in Trash Bag Gets 10 Years in Plea Deal
      Fort Worth Star-Telegram, June 1, 2023
      Attorney Christy Jack

      Texas Lawmakers Pass Bill Inspired By Murdered Athena Strand 
      The Black Chronicle, May 27, 2023
      Attorney Benson Varghese

      ‘Athena Alert’ heads to Texas governor, allows for faster notices on missing children
      Fort Worth Star-Telegram, May 25, 2023
      Attorney Benson Varghese

      ‘A lasting impact’: Athena Strand’s ‘nightmare’ murder allegedly at hands of FedEx driver may soon change how Texas handles child abduction alerts
      Law & Crime, May 25, 2023
      Attorney Benson Varghese

      ‘Athena Alert’ Passes, Provides Faster, Regional Alerts on Missing Kids
      NB5 News, May 25, 2023
      Attorney Benson Varghese

      Plea Bargain Offered to 2 Teens Arrested Outside Everman High School Football Game Last Year
      CBS News, May 11, 2023
      Attorney Tiffany Burks

      Texas House Passes ‘Athena Altert’ Bill in Honor of Slain 7-Year-Old
      CBS News, May 10, 2023
      Attorney Benson Varghese

      Athena Strand-Inspired ‘Athena Alert’ Bill Passes Texas House
      Fox 4, May 9, 2023
      Benson Varghese

      New Bill Influenced by Athena Strand’s Murder Passes Texas House
      WFAA 8, May 9,  2023
      Benson Varghese

      House Approves Bills for Faster “Athena Alerts’ for Missing Kids
      Star-Telegram, May 9, 2023

      Teen Accused of Shooting Fellow Lamar HS Student Appears in Court
      NBC5, May 5, 2023
      Attorney Lisa Herrick

      Teen Accused of Deadly Arlington Lamar High School Shooting Could Be Tried as Adult
      Fox4, May 5, 2023
      Attorney Lisa Herrick

      Bill Named After Athena Strand Would Change How Missing Children Alerts Are Issued
      NBC 5, April 29, 2023
      Attorney Benson Varghese

      Athena Strand’s Mother Advocates for Localized Alerts, House Bill 3556
      CBS Texas, April 28, 2023
      Attorney Benson Varghese

      ‘Athena Alerts’ | New Bill Influenced by 7-year-olds Tragic Murder Aims to Alert Public About Missing Children Faster
      WFAA, April 27, 2023
      Attorney Benson Varghese

      Accused Arlington School Shooter to Remain in Custody for Refusing Breakfast, Other Activities
      KERA News, April 21, 2023
      Attorney Lisa Herrick

      Family Assault Charge Against Former Fort Worth Police Officer Dismissed
      Dallas Morning News, April 19, 2023
      Attorney Tiffany Burks

      Accused Lamar HS Shooter to Remain in Custody, Psychiatric Evaluation Ordered
      NBCDFW, April 6, 2023
      Attorney Lisa Herrick

      Psych Evaluation Ordered for Boy Accused in Fatal Shooting Arlington Lamar High School
      Fort Worth Star-Telegram, April 7, 2023
      Attorney Lisa Herrick

      WBAP Morning News: Benson Varghese
      WBAP Morning News Podcast, April 5, 2023
      Attorney Benson Varghese

      Impacts of Former President Trump’s Arraignment
      Fox19 Now, April 5, 2023
      Attorney Benson Varghese

      WBAP Morning News: What Happens Now?
      WBAP, April 5, 2023
      Attorney Benson Varghese

      North Texas Legal Experts React to Arraignment of Former President Donald Trump
      CBS11, April 4, 2023
      Attorney Benson Varghese

      16-year-old Killed in Shooting at Lamar High School in Arlington Identified; Suspect Attends Hearing
      WFAA, March 21, 2023
      Attorney Lisa Herrick

      Arlington Lamar High School Shooting Suspect Appears in Court
      Fox4, March 21, 2023
      Attorney Lisa Herrick

      Teen Held in Texas Shooting that Left 1 Dead, 1 Hurt
      ABCNews, March 21, 2023
      Attorney Lisa Herrick

      Boy,15, Accused of Using Long Gun in Deadly Arlington Lamar HS Shooting
      NBCDFW, March 21, 2023
      Attorney Lisa Herrick

      ‘My Worst Fear’: Defense Attorney Says Marian Frasier Did Not Get a Fair Trial; Predicts Successful Appeal, Another Retrial
      KWTX, March 13, 2023
      Attorneys Christy Jack, Letty Martinez, Alex Thornton

      Marian Frasier Found Guilty in 2013 Murder
      KWTX, March 10, 2023
      Attorney Christy Jack

      State Rests Case Against Former Day Care Owner Marian Fraser on Eighth Day of Trial
      KWTX, March 8, 2023
      Attorney Christy Jack

      FedEx Driver Accused of Abducting and Murdering Texas seven-year-old Athena Strand After Delivering Her Christmas Present Pleads Not Guilty- As Her Mom Faces Him in Court for the First Time
      Daily Mail, March 7, 2023
      Attorney Benson Varghese

      Former FedEx Contractor Pleads Not Guilty to Kidnapping, Killing Texas 7-year-old
      Freight Waves, March 7, 2023
      Attorney Benson Varghese

      Tanner Horner Pleads Not Guilty to Capital Murder, Kidnapping of Athena Strand
      Fort Worth Star-Telegram, March 6, 2023
      Attorney Benson Varghese

      Athena Strand Suspect Pleads Not Guilty as her Mother Faces Him for the First Time
      WFAA, March 6, 2023
      Attorney Benson Varghese

      Did Prosecutors Do Enough? Fort Worth Community, Lawyers React to Aaron Dean Murder Trial
      Fort Worth Star-Telegram, February 22, 2023
      Attorney Benson Varghese

      Murder Charge Dismissed Against Fort Worth Man Who Was Accused of Causing Rapper’s Death
      Fort Worth Star-Telegram, February 17, 2023
      Attorney Christy Jack

      Sen. Schwertner Scheduled for March Court Date After Being Charged with Driving While Intoxicated?
      The Texan, February 16, 2023
      Attorney Benson Varghese

      Tanner Horner Indicted on Murder, Kidnapping Charges in Death of 7-year-old Athena Strand
      AOL, February 16, 2023
      Attorney Benson Varghese

      Requesting Public Info
      Fort Worth Weekly, February 1, 2023
      Attorney Benson Varghese

      Mattel Gifts Cook Children’s Hospital 2,00 Barbies in Honor of Athena Strand
      WBAP, January 20, 2023
      Attorney Benson Varghese

      Mattel Donates 2,000 Barbies, Toys to Cook Children’s Hospital, Honoring Athena Strand
      Fort Worth Star-Telegram, January 20, 2023
      Attorney Benson Varghese

      Mattel Donates Barbies to Fort Worth Hospital in Honor of Athena Strand
      NBC DFW, January 30, 2023
      Attorney Benson Varghese

      ‘A Little Gesture of Kindness’: Mattel Sends Thousands of Barbies to Cook Children’s in Memory of 7-year-old Athena Strand
      WFAA, January 19, 2023
      Attorney Benson Varghese

      What Led to Aaron Dean’s Manslaughter Conviction and What’s Next?
      CBS 11, December 16, 2022
      Attorney Lisa Herrick

      Mother of Slain 7-year-old Athena Strand Speaks Out, ‘Struggling with her Senseless Murder’
      Today Show, December 8, 2022
      Benson Varghese

      ‘We’ll Leave No Stone Unturned’ Says Attorney for Athena Strand’s Mother
      WFAA, Channel 8, December 7, 2022
      Benson Varghese

      Aaron Dean Trial Goes on a 4-Day Break After State Rests Case
      CBS 11, December 8, 2022
      Attorney Lisa Herrick

      Aaron Dean’s Trial Set to Begin, Here’s What to Expect
      CBS 11, December 2, 2022
      Attorney Lisa Herrick

      Jim Lane, Defense Attorney for Aaron Dean in Atatiana Jefferson Murder Trial, Dies
      NBC 5, November 28, 2022
      Attorney Benson Varghese

      Where Did Biden’s Pardon of Marijuana Charges Leave the Hundreds of Texas imprisoned
      Dallas Morning News, October 26, 2022
      Attorney Benson Varghese

      Candidates for District Attorney on Nov. 8 Ballot
      Fort Worth Star-Telegram, October 23, 2022
      Attorney Benson Varghese

      Texas Attorney General Declines El Paso DA’s Request for Help in Walmart Shooting Case
      El Paso Inc., October 20, 2022
      Benson Varghese

      Indian-born Lawyer Making His Mark in America’s Legal Industry
      Entrepreneur India, August 16, 2022
      Benson Varghese

      What’s Next for Alex Jones after $49M Sandy Hook Verdict?
      Associated Press, August 10, 2022
      Benson Varghese

      Alex Jones May Have Lied on Court, but Perjury Charge Would Be Unusual
      Reuters, August 5, 2022
      Benson Varghese

      Texas Lab’s License Suspended After Probe Into Pennsylvania Sex Assault Case
      NBC 5, August 3, 2022
      Christy Jack

      State Forensic Science Panel Pulls Accreditation of Texas Lab after Finding Shoddy Work
      Dallas Morning News, August 4, 2022
      Christy Jack

      Aaron Dean Trial Delayed Again After Attorneys Ask For Judge’s Recusal
      WFAA 8, June 13, 2022
      Christy Jack

      Aaron Dean Trial Delayed Again Amid Request for New Judge
      CBS 11, June 13, 2022
      Benson Varghese

      Trial Delayed for Ex-Fort Worth Cop Accused of Murdering Atatiana Jefferson
      NBC 5, June 13, 2022
      Benson Varghese

      Aaron Dean’s Defense Team Asks for Another Delay in Murder Trial
      CBS 11, June 10, 2022
      Benson Varghese

      Retrial of Former Waco Daycare Owner Blamed for Infant’s Benadryl Overdose Death Postponed
      KLTV 7, May 5, 2022
      Attorney Christy Jack

      The Plot to Kill Jamie Faith
      48 Hours, April 9, 2022
      Attorney Christy Jack

      Fort Worth Police Sergeant Accused of Destroying Evidence, Indicted on Tampering Charge
      Fort Worth Star-Telegram, April 1, 2022
      Attorney Robert Huseman

      Women Found Buried Under Fort Worth Home Sent Text Message for Help; Police Believe More Women were Victimized.
      WFAA, Channel 8, March 3, 2022
      Attorney Christy Jack

      Trial Testimony Against Capitol Rioter Guy Reffit Begins
      NBC 5, March 2, 2022
      Attorney Benson Varghese

      Father, Criminal Justice System Couldn’t Save Woman from Fort Worth Killer, Family Says
      Fort Worth Star Telegram, March 1, 2022
      Attorney Christy Jack

      Attorney Upset with Tarrant County DA Sharen Wilson for Naming Judges She Felt Set Bonds Too Low
      CBS 11, February 28, 2022
      Attorney Benson Varghese

      Aaron Dean Murder Trial Delayed Until May
      NBCDFW Channel 5, December 15, 2021
      Attorney Benson Varghese

      Explainer: Why Move Trial of Aaron Dean in Death of Atatiana Jefferson?
      Fort Worth Report, December 14, 2021
      Attorney Benson Varghese

      Arbery Jury Shows ‘System Can Work Even in Sensitive and Dramatic Cases’
      Newsweek, November 24
      Attorney Benson Varghese

      Aaron Dean Trial Likely to be Delayed Due to Backlog of Cases in Tarrant County
      Fort Worth Star-Telegram, November 2, 2021
      Attorney Benson Varghese

      Fort Worth Man Who Shot Texas State Trooper Won’t Face Charges
      Fort Worth Star-Telegram, September 10, 2021
      Attorney Robert Huseman

      Fort Worth Man Who Shot Texas State Trooper Faces No Charges
      NBCDFW Channel 5, September 7, 2021
      Attorney Robert Huseman

      How will legal the legal system look at group who stoned a gunman in Fort Worth? Experts weigh in
      Fort Worth Star-Telegram, July 20, 2021
      Attorney Benson Varghese

      Jurors decline to indict Fort Worth man in October traffic death on Interstate 35
      Fort Worth Star-Telegram, June 3, 2021
      Attorneys Christy Jack and Letty Martinez

      Tarrant County Defense Attorneys Want Investigation of Medical Examiner’s Office
      NBCDFW, April 27, 2021
      Attorney Benson Varghese

      Tarrant County Defense Lawyers Call for Investigation into Medical Examiner
      Fort Worth Business Press, April 27, 2021
      Attorney Benson Varghese

      Lawyers Demand Tarrant Medical Examiner Investigation after Mistakes in Homicide Cases
      Star-Telegram, April 27, 2021
      Attorney Benson Varghese

      Doctor Accused of Groping, Harassing 22 Women Let Off Easy by Texas law, Critics Say
      Star-Telegram, April 14, 2021
      Attorneys Christy Jack and Letty Martinez

      Suspended Tarrant County Coroner Made 59 Mistakes in 40 Death Investigations Examined in Audit
      NBCDFW Channel 5, March 31, 2021
      Attorneys Benson Varghese and Christy Jack

      Audit finds Tarrant County Medical Examiner Botched More than 40 Autopsies
      Fox 4, March 31, 2021
      Attorney Benson Varghese

      Tarrant County Deputy Medical Examiner to be fired after audit finds issues in more than two dozen cases
      WFAA Channel 8, March 31, 2021
      Attorney Christy Jack

      Lawyer: Ex Police Chief who Knew Dallas Officer was Suspect in Slaying ‘Should have Suspended Him’
      The Dallas Express, March 15, 2021
      Attorney Christy Jack

      Grand Jury Declines to Indict Hurst Homeowner for Killing Suspected Burglar in November
      Fort Worth Star-Telegram, March 12, 2021
      Attorney Christy Jack

      →Deputy Medical Examiner Suspended from Performing Autopsies in Tarrant Murder Cases
      NBCDFW Channel 5, March 1, 2021
      Attorneys Christy Jack and Benson Varghese

      →Waco Day Care Owner’s Retrial in Infant’s Death to Feature New Faces.
      Waco Tribune Herald, January 29, 2021
      Attorney Christy Jack

      →Hurst Man Says He killed Burglar who Tried to Run Him Over. Cops Say it was Murder.
      Fort Worth Star Telegram, December 9, 2020
      Attorneys Christy Jack and Benson Varghese

      → Tarrant County DA Focuses Policies on Rehabilitation
      KERA News, November 30, 2020
      Attorney Benson Varghese

      Watch Christy

      → Judgment with Ashleigh Banfield: TX v. Chante Mallard
      Court TV, October 2020
      Attorney Christy Jack and Media Relations Director Melody McDonald

      →Former Day Care Owner’s Murder Case Takes Winding Road Back to McLennan County DA’s Office
      Waco Herald Tribune, October 21, 2020
      Attorney Christy Jack

      → In Texas, Facebook Fakes are No Joke: Police Accuse GOP Activist of Malicious Posts
      Fort Worth Star Telegram, October 17, 2020
      Attorney Anna Summersett

      → Fort Worth Physicians in $18 Million Pill Mill Fraud Lose Licenses
      D Magazine, October 13, 2020
      Attorney Benson Varghese

      → Doctors Among 49 People who Funneled Opioids in Texas Pill Mill, Authorities Allege
      Fort Worth Star Telegram, October 3, 2020
      Attorney Benson Varghese

      Destruction After Protests Has Residents Concerned about Protecting Property
      CBS 11, June 3, 2020
      Attorney Benson Varghese

      Man Accused of Kidnapping Fort Worth 8-year-old Facing Federal Charges
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      Benson Varghese is the founder and managing partner of Varghese Summersett, where he has built a distinguished career championing the underdog in personal injury, wrongful death, and criminal defense cases. With over 100 jury trials in Texas state and federal courts, he brings exceptional courtroom experience and a proven record with Texas juries to every case.

      Under his leadership, Varghese Summersett has grown into a powerhouse firm with dedicated teams across three core practice areas: criminal defense, family law, and personal injury. Beyond his legal practice, Benson is recognized as a legal tech entrepreneur as the founder of Lawft and a thought leader in legal technology.

      Benson is also the author of Tapped In, the definitive guide to law firm growth that has become essential reading for attorneys looking to scale their practices.

      Benson serves as an adjunct faculty at Baylor Law School.

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