A Powerful Advocate for Families Facing the Unthinkable
Mackenzie Howard has a practice focus dedicated to the representation of victims and their families in complex personal injury and wrongful death cases. She is passionate about effecting needed change while obtaining meaningful results for her clients. Mackenzie’s creativity, attention to detail, and confidence makes her a fierce competitor, effective negotiator, and an aggressive trial lawyer. She is not afraid to go toe-to-toe in order to obtain the results her clients are counting on.
Mackenzie has a unique attentiveness and sensitivity to her clients’ needs, which adds to her effectiveness. It is her thoroughness and ability to explain complex legal concepts in a relatable way that makes her clients feel comfortable and confident with the civil justice system after a life-altering injury or tragedy resulting in the loss of a loved one.
A native Texan, Mackenzie grew up in Sugar Land, TX. She earned her undergraduate degree from The University of Texas at Austin. Mackenzie obtained her law degree from Southern Methodist University’s Dedman School of Law. During her time there, she was an active participant in the Board of Advocates, serving as the director of attorney outreach and competing in several negotiation competitions.
Distinction Earned Through Relentless Results
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- Texas
- U.S. District Court, Northern District of Texas
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- Southern Methodist University Dedman School of Law
- J.D., Cum Laude - 2022
- American Bar Association Negotiations Team
- SMU On Campus Negotiations Competition Winner
- University of Texas at Austin
- B.A., English, with Honors - 2019
- Liberal Arts Honors and English Honors Program
- Unrestricted Endowed Presidential Scholarship Winner
- Southern Methodist University Dedman School of Law
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- State Bar of Texas, Member
- Dallas Bar Association, Member
- Dallas Association of Young Lawyers, Judicial Internship Committee Chair
- Dallas Trial Lawyers Association
- Texas Trial Lawyers Association
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- Lawdragon Top 500 Plaintiff Consumer Lawyers (2024)
- The Best Lawyers Ones to Watch (2026)
- Lawdragon Top 500X The Next Generation (2025)
Recent Recognitions
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- Christopher Carr
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What We Stand For. What We Deliver.
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Client-Focused Attention
As a boutique law firm, you receive personalized attention from attorneys with the resources you would expect from a large law firm. Our mission is to provide representation on par with, if not better than, that of any corporation and give you the best chance to win in the civil justice system.
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Aggressive Representation
Our highly skilled trial lawyers are fearless about going to battle for our clients. When the opposition pushes back, we push back harder. We are determined to end your case with the best possible result.
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A National Reputation
Our firm has successfully tried life-altering wrongful death and personal injury cases throughout Texas and nationwide. We have earned a reputation for taking on—and winning—complex, high-exposure cases.
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Customized Legal Strategies
No two cases are exactly alike. We provide each of our clients with customized legal strategies and litigation solutions tailored to their unique needs.