Gregory L. Deans

Gregory L. Deans is a seasoned Texas trial attorney with more than two decades of experience representing clients in complex, high-stakes litigation. As a founding partner of Deans Stepp Law, he handles matters involving business disputes, construction litigation, catastrophic personal injury, product liability, and wrongful death. Gregory is known for his ability to simplify complex cases and present clear, compelling arguments to judges and juries.

Gregory earned his J.D. from the University of Houston Law Center and his B.A. from Texas A&M University, where he was a member of the Psi Chi Honors Society. His legal education emphasized trial advocacy, legal analysis, and strategic problem solving. This academic foundation supports his work in managing sophisticated litigation matters that often involve significant financial exposure and technical issues.

Throughout his career, Gregory has tried cases for both plaintiffs and defendants in courts and arbitrations inside and outside Texas. For more than three decades, he has served as national counsel for a large corporation, overseeing complex litigation across the United States. He has recovered millions of dollars for plaintiffs and secured defense verdicts in cases involving potential multi-million-dollar judgments.

Gregory L. Deans is frequently retained to handle “bet the company” cases where outcomes carry substantial risk. He is admitted to practice in Texas state courts, multiple federal district courts, and the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit. His work has earned repeated recognition from Super Lawyers, Best Lawyers, and D Magazine. Clients value his trial readiness, strategic insight, and results-driven approach to complex litigation.

Law Office Affiliations

• Founding Partner, Deans Stepp Law
• Member, State Bar of Texas
• Member, Dallas Bar Association

Licensed State

• Texas

Education

• University of Houston Law Center
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• Texas A & M University
  Bachelor of Arts (BA)

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