Dicky Grigg

Dicky Grigg has been actively trying civil cases for over 40 years. He has successfully handled a wide variety of cases including serious personal injury, wrongful death, and civil rights.

EDUCATION:

Texas Tech University (B.A., 1970); University of Texas (J.D., 1973).
Assistant District Attorney, Lubbock County, 1973.

BOARD CERTIFICATION:

Personal Injury Trial Law, Texas Board of Legal Specialization, 1978 to present.

AREAS OF CONCENTRATION:

Civil Trial Law; Personal Injury Trial Law

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PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

Austin Bar Association

State Bar of Texas
Life Fellow, Texas Bar Foundation

Texas Trial Lawyers Association
Director Emeritus

Capital Area Trial Lawyers Association

American Association of Justice

Texas Cerebral Hygiene Association
Vice President and Director, Moral-Legal Issues

VECINA
Board of Directors

OFFICES/HONORS

TEX- ABOTA 2022 Lifetime Achievement Award

TEX-ABOTA Lifetime Achievement Award (2nd time ever awarded)

In honor of a lifetime of service and dedication to TEX-ABOTA, contributions to civics education and support of the right to jury trial under the 7th Amendment of the U.S. Constitution.

Texas Watch’s Champions of Justice Award

Dicky is received the prestigious Champions of Justice award, for his exceptional dedication to safety, accountability, and justice. Dicky's career being a voice for the voiceless inspires us at Texas Watch. From fighting for those wrongfully detained at Guantanamo Bay to working to expand voting rights, Dicky stands tall for justice.

American Board of Trial Advocates (1986 – Present)
President Austin Chapter – 2005,
President of Texas Chapter – 2008
TEX-ABOTA Trial Lawyer of the Year – 2007
Dick McCarroll Award for Professionalism and Civility - 2016

American College of Trial Lawyers
Fellow 2002 - Present

International Academy of Trial Lawyers
Director, 1993 to present,
President – 2006

Super Lawyer – Texas Monthly Magazine

Listed in Best Lawyers in America, 1994 to present

Litigation Section of the State Bar of Texas
Luther Soules Award for Excellence in Litigation – 2010
Inducted as a Texas Legal Legend - 2019

Austin Bar Association
Distinguished Lawyer Award - 2010

OTHER ACTIVITIES

Distinguished Alumni Texas Tech University - 1999

President, Texas Tech Alumni Association, 1994 - 1995.

Member, Texas Tech Letter Winners Association
Football letterman – 1967 – 69; Team Captain 1969

Peer Mediation training, Mendez Middle School, Austin, 1995 to 2005
Leon Jaworski Award for Law Teaching Excellence – 2002
State Bar President’s Award for Mediators Achieving Peace – 2002

Volunteer Texas Lawyers Assistance Program

Trustee, Sheeran Crowley Trust
Providing financial assistance to impaired lawyers

Lawyers Concerned for Lawyers, Board of Directors
Ralph Mock Award, recognition for assistance to impaired lawyers