Katherine H. Stepp

Katherine H. Stepp represents clients nationwide in complex civil litigation involving high-risk disputes and substantial exposure. Her work spans plaintiff and defense matters, where she applies courtroom focus and disciplined preparation to every case. She is known for managing demanding litigation efficiently while guiding clients through challenging legal processes.

Katherine earned her Bachelor of Arts degree from Chaminade University of Honolulu, Honolulu, Hawaii, in 2000, graduating magna cum laude with a major in Political and Historical Studies. She later completed her Juris Doctor at Southern Methodist University School of Law, Dallas, Texas, in 2004, where she developed advanced advocacy and trial skills.

Katherine concentrates her practice on toxic tort litigation, product liability, premises liability, and catastrophic personal injury matters. Her experience also includes wrongful death, commercial litigation, oil & gas litigation, and employment litigation. She regularly handles cases requiring detailed factual analysis, expert coordination, and strategic motion practice from early stages through trial.

Katherine brings extensive trial experience from both bench and jury proceedings. Earlier in her career, she practiced with Deans & Lyons and later with the Dallas office of Beirne, Maynard & Parsons. These roles strengthened her litigation foundation and sharpened her ability to present complex issues clearly before judges and juries.

Katherine has earned professional recognition throughout her career, including Texas Super Lawyers by Thomson Reuters, Best Lawyers in Dallas, D Magazine, and Top Women Attorneys in Texas by Thomson Reuters. She was also recognized as a Super Lawyers Rising Star and received the “Master Advocate” Award from SMU.

Katherine remains active within the legal community through leadership and service roles. Her involvement includes the State Bar of Texas, Dallas Bar Association committees, Texas Young Lawyers Association, Institute for Energy Law, and the American Bar Association, reflecting her continued commitment to legal education and professional standards.

Katherine H. Stepp is admitted to practice in Texas and multiple federal courts, including all four U.S. District Courts in Texas and the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 5th Circuit. Her work emphasizes disciplined advocacy, careful case development, and results-driven representation for clients facing complex litigation challenges.

Law Office Affiliations

• Founding Partner, Deans Stepp Law
• Member, State Bar of Texas
• Member, Dallas Bar Association
• Member, Dallas Association of Young Lawyers
• Member, Texas Young Lawyers Association
• Advisory Board Member, Institute for Energy Law
• Member, American Bar Association

Licensed State

• Texas

Education

• Southern Methodist University School of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• Chaminade University of Honolulu
  BA in Political & Historical Studies with Magna Cum Laude

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