The Simpson Tuegel Law Firm PLLC

02/18/2026

Founder Michelle Simpson Tuegel had the privilege of sharing her journey from law school through founding The Simpson Tuegel Law Firm with Law.com.

Founding, and sustaining a law firm is an ongoing process of building, refining and improving systems to support both your clients and your team. In this feature Michelle discusses the mentors who inspired and shaped her and the importance of using technology in law while keeping the human element at the core of legal work.

Curious about Michelle’s journey and advice for other aspiring law firm founders? Read the full piece here: https://www.law.com/2026/02/13/how-i-founded-a-law-firm-start-with-your-why-says-michelle-simpson-tuegel-of-simpson-tuegel-law/

"Start with your 'why.' One of the reasons I wanted to start my own firm was to remove potential limitations—on the cases I take, the issues I engage with, and how I communicate about them. Being a founder allows you to decide the fate of your work, but that autonomy comes with responsibility. (.....

01/07/2026

Founding partner Michelle Simpson Tuegel’s op-ed for Law.com about an often-overlooked reality for plaintiffs’ attorneys: secondary trauma and the emotional toll of representing survivors in s*xual assault, wrongful death and catastrophic injury cases.

Advocating for clients means bearing witness to deeply painful experiences, and over time, that weight can accumulate as we carry their stories with us. The work of a trial lawyer requires us to access deep levels of empathy and authenticity to connect as real people with our clients, juries, and judges. And to access sincere empathy, we have to do the work of taking care of ourselves in a way that avoids numbness to the trauma we are exposed to through our cases.

Thank you Law.com for elevating the importance of trauma-informed lawyering.

Read the full article here:
https://www.law.com/texaslawyer/2026/01/06/the-hidden-toll-confronting-secondary-trauma-in-plaintiffs-litigation-/

Not all trauma is easily overcome, but in confronting and speaking about secondary trauma with honesty, we can be an example to our clients. We can promote resilience, while showing clients and other humans that their stories matter.

01/07/2026

I am honored to write for Law.com about an often-overlooked reality for plaintiffs’ attorneys: secondary trauma and the emotional toll of representing survivors in s*xual assault, wrongful death and catastrophic injury cases.

Advocating for clients means bearing witness to deeply painful experiences, and over time, that weight can accumulate as we carry their stories with us. The work of a trial lawyer requires us to access deep levels of empathy and authenticity to connect as real people with our clients, juries, and judges. And to access sincere empathy, we have to do the work of taking care of ourselves in a way that avoids numbness to the trauma we are exposed to through our cases.

I’m proud to help advance this conversation and grateful to Law.com for elevating the importance of trauma-informed lawyering.
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11/10/2025

Proud of The Simpson Tuegel Law Firm PLLC, our firm has been recognized in the 2026 edition of Best Law Firms for the Dallas/Fort Worth area in Personal Injury Litigation Plaintiffs category.

Best Law Firms recognizes practices for their standout legal performance and prowess, highlighting unwavering commitment to legal excellence. I’m proud of our entire team for their hard work and commitment to serving our clients, and grateful for the recognition from Best Lawyers.

Learn more here: https://www.bestlawfirms.com/firms/the-simpson-tuegel-law-firm/89343/US

09/02/2025

Yesterday (September 1st) marked a big victory for survivors in Texas: Trey’s Law has officially taken effect in Texas! This means that victims of s*xual abuse and s*xual assault who signed NDAs in Texas’ civil courts are now free to share their stories. Last week Michelle Simpson Tuegel shared with the Dallas Morning News how this new law is already changing lives of the clients we represent. Grateful for the work of Elizabeth Phillips and the many survivors who stood with her to get this legislation through.

Trey's Law will have a particularly big impact on civil s*x abuse and assault cases, which almost always involve negotiations over NDAs, according to lawyers...

08/25/2025

We’re proud to share that founding partner Michelle Simpson Tuegel has once again been recognized among the nation’s top trial lawyers by The Best Lawyers in America in Personal Injury Litigation.

07/14/2025

Proud of my law partner and sister Maryssa Simpson for being named to the 2025 Lawdragon 500 X – The Next Generation list!

This national honor recognizes the next generation of rising legal talent making an impact in the courtroom and beyond. It is always an honor to call Maryssa my partner, and couldn’t be prouder to see her nationally recognized for her incredible work and advocacy for our clients!

See the full list here:
https://www.lawdragon.com/guides/2025-07-11-the-2025-lawdragon-500-x-the-next-generation?Token=172&fbclid=IwY2xjawLiQiFleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFhbUVjRVpWZXhTcFhvS25DAR5OdHsPWCUA1CsDwRKjlMKueULPdyDZ2GJ_dYwaqQOBpJCYDrDQnficGdTuKQ_aem_KXesJmMmtcICntAakYy-8A

07/09/2025

We are looking to hire an associate attorney with at least 5 years of civil litigation experience. The right candidate will have strong written discovery and briefing skills and be comfortable in a fast paced practice that litigates in state and federal courts across the country. This is an in-person position at our Dallas office.

PLEASE EMAIL resumes to [email protected]

06/05/2025

We appreciate The New York Times covering the developing situation at Indiana University. As I told them, IU is attempting to diminish former team physician Brad Bomba’s predatory conduct by claiming he lacked s*xual intent. Our clients and team couldn’t disagree more, and we believe this should be a question for an Indiana jury. Find the article here:

“As a grown man it breaks my heart to think about what happened to me when I was a young, vulnerable, and trusting student."

06/04/2025

I’m proud to represent ten incredibly brave clients who have come forward to tell their stories and be part of seeking the justice Indiana University has owed them for decades. My team and I will do everything in our power to ensure their voices, and the facts, are heard in court. Check out ESPN’s story on the latest developments:

At least 15 former Indiana men's basketball players are alleging improper s*xual conduct by a former team physician and saying Indiana officials, including the late coach Bobby Knight, were aware of the behavior.

05/20/2025

Michelle Simpson Tuegel shared her thoughts with Newsweek on how the government’s case in the Sean “Diddy” Combs trial is going so far. Cassie Ventura's testimony was very powerful and showed she was not the “willing participant” the Defense is trying to portray her as, but a young woman caught in a relentless cycle of violence.

Read the full story here:

Federal prosecutors have yet to prove their case against the 55-year-old music mogul accused of running a criminal enterprise, longtime attorneys told Newsweek.