Dwight Francis is a highly experienced trial lawyer and a member of Sheppard’s Executive Committee. With a distinguished career centered on high-stakes class action and corporate litigation in federal and state courts across the country, he brings extensive courtroom experience to every case.
Dwight brings decades of experience in defending and prosecuting a wide range of commercial litigation, including matters involving theft of trade secrets, tortious interference with contractual relations, breach of fiduciary duty, and directors and officers’ disputes. His formidable courtroom presence is particularly evident in his defense of class actions, where he has deep expertise in cases asserting violations of the federal Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA), unfair competition and false advertising.
As national counsel and lead trial counsel, Dwight represents a diverse client base across industries such as insurance, oil and gas, healthcare, manufacturing and airlines. Known for a unique, strategic approach to litigation, Dwight tailors his representation directly to his clients' needs and goals. He works closely with clients from the outset to conduct a thorough case assessment, preparing a strategy designed to achieve the best possible outcome, whether through alternative dispute resolution, summary judgment or a trial on the merits. This client-centric method has led to numerous successful outcomes in high-stakes cases.