Republic Center
325 N. Saint Paul St.
Suite 1500
Dallas, Texas 75201
P 214.965.8500
F 214.965.8505
kstepp@deanslyons.com
Education
• J.D., Southern Methodist University School of Law, Dallas, Texas, 2004
• B.A. Political Science and Historical Studies, magna cum laude, Chaminade University of Honolulu, Honolulu, Hawaii, 2000
Honors & Awards
• “Master Advocate”, Chief in Criminal Defense Clinic, Executive Director of Moot Court Board, Interscholastic Director of Board of Advocates
• Programs Director of Student Bar Association, 2001
• Dallas Association of Young Lawyers Leadership Class, 2008
• Higginbotham American Inn of Courts, 2007–2008
• Named “Rising Star” by Law & Politics appearing in Texas Monthly magazine, 2008, 2009 & 2010
KATHERINE H. STEPP
Associate
Katherine Stepp represents a national clientele of plaintiffs and defendants in complex civil litigation matters. Stepp’s practice is primarily focused on toxic tort, commercial litigation, premises liability, products liability, catastrophic personal injury, wrongful death, oil & gas litigation, and employment litigation.
Before joining Deans & Lyons in 2008, Stepp was an associate with the Dallas office of Beirne, Maynard & Parsons, LLP. Stepp has considerable trial experience in both bench
and jury trial settings. She is active in a number of legal and business organizations in
the Dallas area.
Admissions to Practice
• All Texas state courts
• U.S. District Courts for the Northern, Southern, Western, and Eastern Districts of Texas
• U.S. Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals
Memberships & Affiliations
• State Bar of Texas
• Dallas Bar Association
• Dallas Association of Young Lawyers
- DAYL Leadership
- Lunch and Learn Committee
• Texas Young Lawyers Association
- Mock Trial Committee
• Women in Business
• Member of the Institute for Energy Law
Download Katherine's published papers:
Geothermal, Trespass and the Rule of Capture—a “Hot” Topic
Conduct, Character & Remedial Measures (co-authored with Michael P. Lyons)