Danae N. Benton is an attorney who cares about her clients and works with them in their fight to hold large corporations accountable. Her practice is focused on complex civil litigation, where she represents individuals whose lives have been egregiously affected by defective implants, harmful medical devices, and dangerous prescription drugs.
Growing up on a ranch in a small central Texas town, Ms. Benton’s parents taught her the value of hard work, integrity, and humility. As an adult, she has fused those small-town values with which she grew up with her dedicated drive for justice. For Ms. Benton, the client comes first. She takes pride in her work and is devoted to ensuring that her clients receive the highest level of representation. To that end, she was named one of the Top Lawyers in Houston for 2015 by H Texas Magazine.
Ms. Benton earned her undergraduate degree from Baylor University in Waco, Texas, before graduating from Western Michigan University Cooley Law School in Lansing, Michigan, where she made the Dean’s Honor List multiple times. While pursuing her legal education, Ms. Benton was an active member of Moot Court and competed on the school’s National team. She is a member of the Texas and Florida Bar.
Ms. Benton’s passion for helping others extends beyond the courtroom. As a member of the Texas Trial Lawyers Association’s (TTLA) Board of Directors, Ms. Benton works to protect the rights of plaintiffs in our civil justice system. She also serves as a member of TTLA’s Women’s Caucus and was a past Chair of TTLA’s Houston Diversity Committee. Furthermore, she serves as a member of the Board of Directors for the Houston Trial Lawyers Association (HTLA) and was a past Chair of HTLA’s Women’s Caucus. In 2016, she received HTLA’s Rising Star award. Ms. Benton is a council member of the State Bar of Texas Women and the Law section.
In addition to her work within the legal community, Ms. Benton is a proud supporter of the Baylor Bear Foundation and the Baylor University Scholarship Fund. She is an avid football fan who holds season tickets to the Bears’ games. Ms. Benton enjoys traveling to visit family, friends, and participate in the various legal associations she belongs to.
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Acquired: 2017
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State: Texas
Acquired: 2012
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1220 Blalock, Suite 300, Houston, TX, 77055
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Posted by anonymous | December 04, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
Good Lawyer
Attorney Benton was kind to me when I was going through a tough spot with my mash. She helped me know what to do with the lawsuit and got me money. I knew that I could always talk to her.
Defective and dangerous products lawyer | Mar 08
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"I endorse this lawyer."
Defective and dangerous products lawyer | Nov 03
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I endorse this lawyer. Danae is a hard-worker and strong advocate for her clients. She is well-respected within the legal community, and she would be a great attorney to anyone in need. I highly recommend her."
Defective and dangerous products lawyer | Oct 16
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"Danae is an extremely dedicated lawyer. She works tirelessly to meet the legal needs of her clients while effectively managing a high volume litigation docket."
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2017
Top 40 under 40, National Trial Lawyers Association
2016
Rising Star, Houston Trial Lawyers Association
2015
Houston's Top Lawyer, H Texas Magazine
2014
Member, College of the State Bar of Texas
2012 - 2012
Clerk, Racusin & Wagner, LLP
2014 - Present
Houston Trial Lawyers AssociationDirector
2013 - Present
Texas Trial Lawyers AssociationMember
2013 - Present
Houston Trial Lawyers AssociationMember
2013 - Present
American Association for JusticeMember
2013 - 2016
Houston Bar AssociationMember
2012 - 2015
Texas Young Lawyers AssociationMember
Confidential Settlement
2012
Doctor of Jurisprudence/Juris Doctor (J.D.)
2009
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)
2018
How to Identify Potential Products Liability, Mass Tort, and Employment Law Claims in Your Existing Cases
2018
Mining Social Media: Investigational Tools and Staying Ethical
2014
Spanish