Jennifer Birdsall
Jennifer joined Powers Taylor LLP in July 2018, quickly becoming a valuable member of the firm’s personal injury and medical malpractice teams. Her practice focuses on helping individuals and families who have been harmed by negligence, including victims of medical errors and catastrophic injuries. In recognition of her dedication and exceptional results, Jennifer was recently named a partner at the firm.
Throughout her career, Jennifer has built a reputation for her relentless advocacy, empathetic client relationships, and strategic approach to litigation. She has successfully represented employees in wrongful termination cases, helped secure justice for victims of life-altering injuries, and held medical providers accountable for the injuries they have caused patients. Jennifer has tried numerous jury trials in counties throughout Texas, including Dallas, Tarrant, Collin, and Wichita County. Jennifer has taken and defended numerous depositions and argued dozens of civil hearings. Jennifer has represented plaintiffs across the nation, including Oklahoma, North Carolina, Tennessee, and Colorado.
A proud Texas native, Jennifer grew up in Coppell before attending the University of Missouri (“Mizzou”), where she earned her undergraduate degree in Journalism with an emphasis on Strategic Communication. After graduating, she returned to the Dallas-Fort Worth area to pursue her legal career, earning her Juris Doctor from Texas A&M University School of Law. While in law school, Jennifer was inducted into the National Order of Barristers and served as the President of the Board of Advocates. Jennifer served as an intern for the Honorable Martin Hoffman of the 68th District Court in Dallas County during her time in law school.
Outside the courtroom, Jennifer brings the same level of passion and determination to her personal interests. She is an avid tennis player, a devoted dog owner, and a horror movie enthusiast. She also enjoys traveling the world, always seeking out new experiences and cultures.
Jennifer’s energetic and client-focused approach ensures that those she represents feel supported and confident throughout the legal process. As a partner at Powers Taylor LLP, she is committed to delivering justice for her clients and continuing the firm’s legacy of excellence in personal injury and medical malpractice law.
Practice Areas
- Personal Injury
- Premises Liability
- Medical Malpractice
- Business Litigation
Education
- J.D. (Texas A&M University School of Law)
- B.J. (Broadcast News Journalism, University of Missouri)
Awards and Recognition
- Texas Super Lawyers — Rising Stars (2021-2024)
- Best Lawyers in America: Ones to Watch (2023-2025)
- The National Trial Lawyers Top 40 under 40
Professional Affiliations
- Dallas Trial Lawyers Association
- Board of Directors 2019-2025
- DTLA CLE Chair in 2023 and 2025
- Dallas Young Lawyers Association
- DAYL Foundation Fellow
- DAYL Leadership Class 2021
- Dallas Bar Association
- Dallas Women Lawyers Association
- DWLA Leadership Class 2023
- The William “Mac” Taylor Inn of Court
- Texas Trial Lawyers Association
- Texas Aggie Bar Association
- Texas Women Lawyers Association
- American Bar Association
- American Association of Justice
Admitted
- State of Texas, 2017
- United States District Court for the Northern District of Texas, 2017
- United States District Court for the Eastern District of Texas, 2017
- United States District Court for the Western District of Texas, 2018
- United States District Court for the Southern District of Texas, 2018
Representative Experience
- Secured numerous plaintiff verdicts
- Obtained confidential 8-figure settlement
- Obtained hundreds of confidential 6-figure settlements
- Successfully briefed and argued a Motion to Strike Defendant’s expert—an issue that was appealed to the Texas Supreme Court and resulted in an outcome favorable to Plaintiff
- Briefed, argued, and obtained favorable rulings on various hearings involving objections to expert reports and motions to dismiss
- Successfully argued parent company liability
- Deposed a corporate representative of a worldwide company
- Cross-examined an expert in the federal aviation administration
- Cross-examined numerous physicians, including physicians with specialties in orthopedics, vascular, radiology, and plastic surgery
