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Ronald Chase Mccallum

Dallas, TX

Licensed for 18 years

Law Degree

Awards

Primary Practice Area

Business

Language

English

About

Ron McCallum was born in Dallas, Texas and attended high school at Missouri Military Academy.  He followed two majors at the University of Oklahoma, Sociology and Professional Aviation.  After graduating from the University of Oklahoma in 1997, he began his career as a professional pilot.  While maintaining his career as a pilot, he earned his Juris Doctor degree from South Texas College of Law in 2001, where he was a member of the International Law Journal.Ron’s original practice consisted of representing aviation entities and pilots, while maintaining his aviation career as a full-time pilot instructor and charter captain.  Ron then broadened his practice and joined a highly regarded firm where he became the catastrophic personal injury trial attorney, Director of Firm Aviation and Chief Pilot. Throughout his career, Ron has tried numerous catastrophic injury cases to a successful jury verdict.  Ron’s trial successes include the case of Ashley Reedy and Janie Reeves vs. Greyhound Lines, Inc. and Rashad Armand Nichols; Cause No. 09-09239, 193rd District Court, Dallas County, Texas.  In December of 2011, the jury in this case returned a unanimous verdict for both actual and punitive damages in an amount that qualified it as the No. 1 largest accident verdict in the State of Texas and Dallas County in 2011.The clients in this case were injured when a Greyhound bus lost control on an icy road in December 2007.  Ron’s courtroom victory against Greyhound came after a three-week trial, wherein the jury awarded over $18.6 million, including $9 million in punitive damages.  This was the largest verdict ever awarded against Greyhound and was covered by news media all over the country, including Dallas Morning News, Channel 11 news, Lawyers USA, and VerdictSearch to name a few.Again in January of 2013, Ron tried the case of  Ken and Martha Zeiler, Joe Zeiler, and the Estate of Mary Mabry v. Barron Thomas, Agnes Clarke, Barron Thomas Aviation Inc., et al.; Cause No. CC-09-03492, Dallas County Court at Law No. 3.  In this case concerning breach of contract, fraudulent inducement and “Ponzi” scheme allegations, Ron obtained a verdict of $867,880.20, including $250,000.00 in punitive awards against the Defendants.Another milestone verdict came on April 24, 2014 in the case of Bobbie Bush v. R&L Carriers, Inc., et al; Cause No. DC-11-16041, 298th District Court, Dallas County, Texas.  A 41-year old Mississippi woman was seriously injured when her pick-up truck rolled over after it was read-ended by an 18-wheel tractor-trailer driver. The jury in this case found that the truck driver, who had two previous rear-end collisions, was grossly negligent.  The jury also found that his employers, Greenwood Motor Lines, Inc. doing business as R&L Carriers, were also grossly negligent in failing to properly supervise and train their driver.  The client was awarded over $4.1 million.This case was also unique in that Ron held the largest privately held trucking company accountable under both a general negligence standard and by clear and convincing evidence for gross negligence findings against both the driver and the company.In 2017, Ron received well deserved justice for his clients when he resolved a motor vehicle collision case for 6.375 million after preparing for trial three times.Ron’s success in the courtroom reflects in being awarded the highest possible rating in both legal ability and ethics by Martindale-Hubbell (AV Preeminent), as well as being selected as a “Super Lawyer” for the last five consecutive years.  Ron was also selected as a “Texas Rising Star” by Super Lawyers (a Thompson Reuters publication) in 2011, 2012 and 2013, which is an honor limited to the top 2.5 percent of lawyers in the State of Texas.  Most recently, Ron was selected as one of the top trial lawyers in Texas by The National Trial Lawyers Association, an organization that limits membership to the top 40 trial lawyers in each state.Ron is a member of the American, Texas and Dallas Bar Associations.  He is also an active member of the American Association of Justice, the Texas Trial Lawyers Association and serves as a Board Member of the Dallas Trial Lawyers Association.  AIRMEN RATINGS:              ATP, CFI-A, CFI-I, MEI, Single and Multi-Engine Instrument                                                                         Commercial PilotCOMMUNITY:  Away from the office, Ron enjoys giving back to the community by offering flight instruction to young pilots and advocating aviation safety through demonstration and airport involvement.  He and his wife also volunteer their time and resources to the First Presbyterian Church Day School, in addition to local charities such as Challenge Air, Texas SPCA, Operation Kindness and Feral Friends.

Practices Areas

Personal Injury

Consumer Protection

Trucking accident

Language

English

Contact

Ron C. McCallum and Associates, PLLC3110 Webb AvenueSuite 150Dallas, TX, 75205

Office: N/A

Website: N/A

Reviews

Janine
December 4, 2018

Ron McCallum and Joshua Upthegrove worked very hard and aggressively to defend my auto accident claim. My friend passed away and I had past medical issues which the insurance company tried to blame for my injuries. Ron and Joshua successfully fought back to defend my new injuries. I highly recommend their services.

Joyce
November 26, 2018

My teenage son was in an auto accident in 2016. The other driver collided into our vehicle after crossing two lanes and pushed our suv on the curb. There was so much damage to the vehicles, the other driver couldn't get out of her car. The insurance company (Travelers Ins) would only pay 15% of total bills. Even though we had medical evidence, they felt like he wasn't injured and that it was "just a scrape". After dealing with Travelers insurance for over a year, we contacted Josh Upthegrove, MBA, Sr Paralegal of McCallum Law Firm. After a telephone conversation, he accepted our case. The demand letter to Travelers Ins was amazingly thorough, covering all applicable legal applications and consequences, quoting case law, etc. Because of Josh and the McCallum Law Firm, our case settled for about 95% more than what Travelers said was the absolute FINAL offer. Needless to day, I HIGHLY recommend the McCallum Law Firm.

anonymous
October 19, 2018

My wife and I hired Ron and his team after we were run over by a car during the Christmas holidays. From day one, Ron has been responsive to answering all of our questions and needs during our case. I left his office a message on a Friday and he immediately called me back to discuss my case even on his day off. Having a lawyer this responsive to our needs made us feel amazing and that we were going to be taken care of from the get go. I have never had to hire a lawyer for anything in my life and searching/meeting with lawyers was a huge pain. I knew from the first time I met with Ron and his team that they were the guys to make sure we got a fair settlement for our case. I cannot say enough for what Ron has done for me and my family. He is all about fighting for us and what we rightfully deserve. I would recommend Ron and his team to anyone I know. Having a guy like this on your side is worth any price in my mind. If you are ever searching for an individual to help you get through a case, Ron is the guy to call for many reasons. Again I can't thank him enough for what he has done for us and he will always be the first and only recommendation I give to friends and family if they are looking for support.

Kimberly
March 14, 2018

In 2015 I was in an accident that could have taken my life. The incident was life changing. Immediately following the incident my husband and I decided that we would need to contact and consult with a lawyer because we knew I had been a victim of illegal/neglectful practices. Ron was the lawyer that returned our call within the critical time period. Ron introduced himself and I could sense the empathy and compassion through his words. Ron handled our case with authority and commitment all while maintaining open lines of communication and strategic planning. The case settled and our goals were met. I would recommend Ron to handle your personal injury case.

mildred
November 30, 2017

I want to say a big Thanks for all the hard work that Ron McCallum and his partner did on our case. They worked non stoped and on this case and to win us a good settlement in the end. We were taken care of like we were in his family and easy to talk to and feel that our case was all he had to do at any time. He went on and beyond working on this and case didnt let up on anything to win for us. I will let everyone know if they need an personal injury, brain injury, to call Ron McCallum

Sidney
March 23, 2017

​If you have been catastrophically injured and are looking for an attorney that truly cares about you, your wellbeing and your future I strongly advise you to hire Ron McCallum and his team at Simon Greenstone Panatier Bartlett, PC. They truly saved me and my family from the brink of disaster. I unfortunately learned the hard way how very important it is to hire an experienced and knowledgeable attorney that has the tools and resources to properly fight for you and what you deserve. ​In 2013 my wife and I were driving to west Texas to pick our daughter up from college for the summer. A flatbed truck hauling an unsecured 1,200 pound cast iron block made a u-turn causing the unsecured block to slide off the truck and land in the road. With no time to stop our truck hit the mold and we went airborne leaving me with life altering injuries. I had a burst fracture in the middle of my back and spinal injuries in my lower back and neck. I have had 3 major surgeries to try and correct my injuries but they have not been successful. I am now permanently disabled and live in severe pain every day. In the blink of an eye my life changed forever due to the negligent actions of someone else. ​I quickly realized that I needed to hire an attorney because the insurance company was just too big for me to fight them on my own. After calling several personal injury firms I became frustrated because none of them seemed truly interested in me. I was scared and confused about what to do. I decided to call an old friend that is an attorney. I thought that because we had known each other for so long I could trust him to fight for me and the medical care I needed but unfortunately I was wrong. After more than 2 years with this attorney it became very apparent that he was in way over his head. He did not possess the experience or resources to properly fight for me. I started questioning what was being done on my case and decided that I had better find another attorney or I was going to end up owing money for all of my medical expenses and not have anything for future medical care. ​I started looking for another attorney and no one would talk to me because I was 2 years into my case. I felt lost and alone with no one to turn to for help. Then one day looking online I found Ron’s profile and decided to give him a call and I thank the lord every day that I did! Ron and his team immediately started working on my case. I went from having 1 incompetent attorney to having an entire team working on my behalf. It was the first time in over 2 years that I was able to sleep at night. My previous attorney had really messed up my case. Ron had to work really hard and put in many hours to fix all of the errors and subpar work that had previously been done and I cannot thank him enough for doing so. ​Please do not make the same mistake I made and just hire any attorney out there. You need the best fighting for you and I am here to tell you that Ron McCallum and his team at Simon Greenstone are the best and always have your best interest at heart. I will never be able to thank Ron and his team enough for all they have done for me and my family. They fought and won for us, they laughed and cried with us, they held our hands when we were scared, lifted us up and gave us courage when we thought we were going to break. Ron McCallum, Jeffrey Simon and John Hallman are truly our guardian angles and we will forever be grateful to all of them. They are family now. ​

anonymous
September 11, 2015

Mr. McCallum is wrapping up a case for me. He was able to settle for twice the amount we even expected and in only a matter of months. When I hired him, he knew exactly what approach to take and had investigators working on my case the very next day. He efficiently and knowledgeably created a successful strategy. I am very impressed and will call him again when I need someone on my side. I highly recommend Mr. McCallum and his smart, friendly staff as well.

anonymous
April 13, 2015

My husband was in a horrific car accident in 2012, while working in the oil fields of West Texas. The amount of injuries my husband's body endured was agonizing to see, and the pain was much worse for my husband to cope with. We were not sure he would ever fully recover. Mr. McCallum represented my husband and I in this case. His knowledge and compassion gave us hope, when we felt that there was none to have. He was stern but showed empathy for our specific situation. Mr. McCallum stayed in constant contact with us, to keep us informed of every minor detail in our case. Over the year it took to settle out our case, my husband and I felt as if Mr. McCallum become a vital part of our story. He took so much pride helping us in our time of need. Our case was settled over a year ago, and Mr. McCallum has kept in contact with our family, just make sure everyone is alright. He really was a a bright light at the end of a very dark tunnel.

Janine
December 4, 2018

Ron McCallum and Joshua Upthegrove worked very hard and aggressively to defend my auto accident claim. My friend passed away and I had past medical issues which the insurance company tried to blame for my injuries. Ron and Joshua successfully fought back to defend my new injuries. I highly recommend their services.

Joyce
November 26, 2018

My teenage son was in an auto accident in 2016. The other driver collided into our vehicle after crossing two lanes and pushed our suv on the curb. There was so much damage to the vehicles, the other driver couldn't get out of her car. The insurance company (Travelers Ins) would only pay 15% of total bills. Even though we had medical evidence, they felt like he wasn't injured and that it was "just a scrape". After dealing with Travelers insurance for over a year, we contacted Josh Upthegrove, MBA, Sr Paralegal of McCallum Law Firm. After a telephone conversation, he accepted our case. The demand letter to Travelers Ins was amazingly thorough, covering all applicable legal applications and consequences, quoting case law, etc. Because of Josh and the McCallum Law Firm, our case settled for about 95% more than what Travelers said was the absolute FINAL offer. Needless to day, I HIGHLY recommend the McCallum Law Firm.

anonymous
October 19, 2018

My wife and I hired Ron and his team after we were run over by a car during the Christmas holidays. From day one, Ron has been responsive to answering all of our questions and needs during our case. I left his office a message on a Friday and he immediately called me back to discuss my case even on his day off. Having a lawyer this responsive to our needs made us feel amazing and that we were going to be taken care of from the get go. I have never had to hire a lawyer for anything in my life and searching/meeting with lawyers was a huge pain. I knew from the first time I met with Ron and his team that they were the guys to make sure we got a fair settlement for our case. I cannot say enough for what Ron has done for me and my family. He is all about fighting for us and what we rightfully deserve. I would recommend Ron and his team to anyone I know. Having a guy like this on your side is worth any price in my mind. If you are ever searching for an individual to help you get through a case, Ron is the guy to call for many reasons. Again I can't thank him enough for what he has done for us and he will always be the first and only recommendation I give to friends and family if they are looking for support.

Kimberly
March 14, 2018

In 2015 I was in an accident that could have taken my life. The incident was life changing. Immediately following the incident my husband and I decided that we would need to contact and consult with a lawyer because we knew I had been a victim of illegal/neglectful practices. Ron was the lawyer that returned our call within the critical time period. Ron introduced himself and I could sense the empathy and compassion through his words. Ron handled our case with authority and commitment all while maintaining open lines of communication and strategic planning. The case settled and our goals were met. I would recommend Ron to handle your personal injury case.

mildred
November 30, 2017

I want to say a big Thanks for all the hard work that Ron McCallum and his partner did on our case. They worked non stoped and on this case and to win us a good settlement in the end. We were taken care of like we were in his family and easy to talk to and feel that our case was all he had to do at any time. He went on and beyond working on this and case didnt let up on anything to win for us. I will let everyone know if they need an personal injury, brain injury, to call Ron McCallum

Sidney
March 23, 2017

​If you have been catastrophically injured and are looking for an attorney that truly cares about you, your wellbeing and your future I strongly advise you to hire Ron McCallum and his team at Simon Greenstone Panatier Bartlett, PC. They truly saved me and my family from the brink of disaster. I unfortunately learned the hard way how very important it is to hire an experienced and knowledgeable attorney that has the tools and resources to properly fight for you and what you deserve. ​In 2013 my wife and I were driving to west Texas to pick our daughter up from college for the summer. A flatbed truck hauling an unsecured 1,200 pound cast iron block made a u-turn causing the unsecured block to slide off the truck and land in the road. With no time to stop our truck hit the mold and we went airborne leaving me with life altering injuries. I had a burst fracture in the middle of my back and spinal injuries in my lower back and neck. I have had 3 major surgeries to try and correct my injuries but they have not been successful. I am now permanently disabled and live in severe pain every day. In the blink of an eye my life changed forever due to the negligent actions of someone else. ​I quickly realized that I needed to hire an attorney because the insurance company was just too big for me to fight them on my own. After calling several personal injury firms I became frustrated because none of them seemed truly interested in me. I was scared and confused about what to do. I decided to call an old friend that is an attorney. I thought that because we had known each other for so long I could trust him to fight for me and the medical care I needed but unfortunately I was wrong. After more than 2 years with this attorney it became very apparent that he was in way over his head. He did not possess the experience or resources to properly fight for me. I started questioning what was being done on my case and decided that I had better find another attorney or I was going to end up owing money for all of my medical expenses and not have anything for future medical care. ​I started looking for another attorney and no one would talk to me because I was 2 years into my case. I felt lost and alone with no one to turn to for help. Then one day looking online I found Ron’s profile and decided to give him a call and I thank the lord every day that I did! Ron and his team immediately started working on my case. I went from having 1 incompetent attorney to having an entire team working on my behalf. It was the first time in over 2 years that I was able to sleep at night. My previous attorney had really messed up my case. Ron had to work really hard and put in many hours to fix all of the errors and subpar work that had previously been done and I cannot thank him enough for doing so. ​Please do not make the same mistake I made and just hire any attorney out there. You need the best fighting for you and I am here to tell you that Ron McCallum and his team at Simon Greenstone are the best and always have your best interest at heart. I will never be able to thank Ron and his team enough for all they have done for me and my family. They fought and won for us, they laughed and cried with us, they held our hands when we were scared, lifted us up and gave us courage when we thought we were going to break. Ron McCallum, Jeffrey Simon and John Hallman are truly our guardian angles and we will forever be grateful to all of them. They are family now. ​

anonymous
September 11, 2015

Mr. McCallum is wrapping up a case for me. He was able to settle for twice the amount we even expected and in only a matter of months. When I hired him, he knew exactly what approach to take and had investigators working on my case the very next day. He efficiently and knowledgeably created a successful strategy. I am very impressed and will call him again when I need someone on my side. I highly recommend Mr. McCallum and his smart, friendly staff as well.

anonymous
April 13, 2015

My husband was in a horrific car accident in 2012, while working in the oil fields of West Texas. The amount of injuries my husband's body endured was agonizing to see, and the pain was much worse for my husband to cope with. We were not sure he would ever fully recover. Mr. McCallum represented my husband and I in this case. His knowledge and compassion gave us hope, when we felt that there was none to have. He was stern but showed empathy for our specific situation. Mr. McCallum stayed in constant contact with us, to keep us informed of every minor detail in our case. Over the year it took to settle out our case, my husband and I felt as if Mr. McCallum become a vital part of our story. He took so much pride helping us in our time of need. Our case was settled over a year ago, and Mr. McCallum has kept in contact with our family, just make sure everyone is alright. He really was a a bright light at the end of a very dark tunnel.