Kodie Bennion

Kodie Bennion is a litigation partner at Johnston Clem Gifford PLLC, a Dallas-based boutique litigation firm in Texas, recognised as Litigation Law Expert of the Year in Texas at the Corporate INTL Global Awards 2026. Focused on business disputes, he guides owners, investors and equity holders through the litigation process to resolve the conflicts that can disrupt companies and commercial relationships.

The Corporate INTL Global Awards recognise leading advisers across jurisdictions and disciplines, and an award in litigation is a significant distinction in Texas, one of the most active commercial markets in the United States. For a partner in a focused boutique litigation firm, the honour of Litigation Law Expert of the Year in Texas reflects both individual skill and a practice dedicated to resolving business disputes.

A Dallas business litigation practice

Johnston Clem Gifford PLLC is a boutique litigation firm based in Dallas, Texas. As a partner in the firm, Kodie Bennion concentrates on commercial and business litigation, representing the individuals and businesses at the centre of high-stakes disputes. Boutique litigation firms of this kind are built around a focused mission: to handle contentious matters with the depth of experience and the client attention that complex disputes require. For clients, this focus can offer both strategic insight and a close working relationship with the lawyers handling their case.

Bennion's work centres on leading business owners, investors and equity holders through litigation to resolve disruptive conflicts, contract breaches and other commercial disputes. He roots his counsel in a deep understanding of the business litigation process and the legal options available to clients, an approach that allows him to help clients make informed decisions as a dispute unfolds. In litigation, clarity about the process and the realistic range of outcomes is often as valuable to a client as advocacy in the courtroom itself.

Experience across industries

A notable feature of Kodie Bennion's practice is the breadth of industries in which he has acted. His experience spans sectors including finance and banking, private investment, manufacturing, technology, aerospace, entertainment and medical cannabis, among others. This cross-industry exposure is significant in commercial litigation, where the legal principles at stake are frequently shaped by the commercial context in which a dispute arises. A litigator who has worked across many sectors can more readily grasp the business realities behind a case and tailor strategy accordingly.

• Business and commercial litigation
• Contract disputes and breach claims
• Representation of owners, investors and equity holders
• Experience across finance, technology, manufacturing, aerospace and other sectors

Business litigation in Texas

Texas is one of the largest and most active commercial markets in the United States, and its businesses generate a correspondingly substantial volume of disputes. Effective business litigators in the state must combine command of litigation procedure with an understanding of the commercial dynamics that drive conflicts among owners, investors and companies. The role of a litigation expert is not only to advocate but to help clients navigate their options, weighing the costs, risks and objectives that shape how a dispute should be pursued or resolved.

By focusing on business owners, investors and equity holders, Kodie Bennion addresses disputes that often go to the heart of a company's ownership, governance and commercial arrangements. These are matters in which the stakes are high and the outcomes can determine the future of a business relationship or enterprise. A litigator who understands both the legal process and the commercial consequences is well placed to serve such clients.

Kodie Bennion's recognition as Litigation Law Expert of the Year in Texas at the Corporate INTL Global Awards 2026 reflects his standing as a business litigator and the strength of the boutique litigation practice at Johnston Clem Gifford PLLC. For companies and individuals confronting significant commercial disputes in Texas, his focus on the business litigation process and his experience across a wide range of industries offer a valuable combination of strategic and practical counsel.