Varghese Summersett has once again been named one of Fort Worth’s Best Companies to Work For by Fort Worth Inc. magazine, marking the fifth consecutive year the award-winning law firm has earned this distinction.
The firm was recognized on Thursday, August 13, during the annual Best Companies to Work For luncheon at River Ranch Stockyards, where Fort Worth’s leading employers were honored for creating exceptional workplaces. Varghese Summersett also served as a presenting sponsor of the event.
Culture Built on People, Not Perks
For a law firm, workplace culture isn’t built around ping pong tables or free snacks. It’s built around people who dedicate themselves every day to helping others through the most difficult moments of their lives.
At Varghese Summersett, attorneys and staff handle some of the most significant legal matters a person will ever face — from defending someone’s freedom in a criminal case to helping a family rebuild after a catastrophic injury or wrongful death, protecting parents in child custody disputes, or guiding businesses through high-stakes litigation. That work is deeply meaningful, but it also demands long hours, emotional resilience, and an unwavering commitment to excellence.
“We ask a great deal of our lawyers because our clients deserve nothing less. The work is challenging, emotionally taxing, and incredibly important. When someone entrusts us with the most difficult chapter of their life, we have to show up at our very best. That’s why we’re equally committed to taking care of the people who take care of our clients.”
Anna Summersett, Partner
The firm’s philosophy is straightforward: exceptional legal results come from exceptional lawyers who are supported professionally and personally.
Investing in Our Lawyers
Varghese Summersett invests heavily in the long-term success of its attorneys through mentorship, trial experience, leadership opportunities, continuing legal education, and a benefits package tailored to the realities of practicing law. Partners enjoy unlimited paid time off, while attorneys and staff have access to comprehensive health and wellness benefits, recognizing that lawyers who regularly shoulder the emotional weight of clients’ tragedies must also have the resources to protect their own physical and mental well-being.
“We’re in the business of solving life-changing problems. Helping parents after the loss of a child, representing someone facing decades in prison, or standing beside a family after a fatal accident isn’t work you simply leave at the office. We recognize that. We want our lawyers to build extraordinary careers without sacrificing their health, their families, or their sense of purpose.”
Benson Varghese, Managing Partner
Hard Work and Camaraderie
The recognition also reflects the firm’s belief that hard work and camaraderie go hand in hand. Whether preparing for trial, celebrating a hard-fought victory, mentoring younger attorneys, or gathering outside the office, Varghese Summersett intentionally fosters an environment where talented lawyers can thrive together.
“You don’t become one of the best law firms in Texas by accident. It takes relentless preparation, outstanding lawyers, and a team that genuinely enjoys working alongside one another. Our culture isn’t about making the practice of law easy — it’s about giving great lawyers everything they need to do the best work of their careers.”
Benson Varghese, Managing Partner
About Varghese Summersett
Varghese Summersett has earned a statewide reputation as one of the premier Texas law firms, representing clients in criminal defense, personal injury, wrongful death, family law, and civil litigation matters across North Texas and beyond. As the firm continues to grow, leadership remains committed to preserving the culture that has defined it from the beginning: work hard, support one another, never stop improving, and always put clients first.
“This recognition means so much because it comes after listening to our employees. Our lawyers and staff know the expectations here are high. They also know they’ll be supported, challenged, and given opportunities to build fulfilling careers while making a meaningful difference in people’s lives. That’s the culture we’ve worked hard to create, and it’s one we’re incredibly proud to protect.”
Anna Summersett, Partner
Five years running, our own team has told Fort Worth Inc. this is a place worth building a career. If you want to do the most meaningful work of your life alongside lawyers who will push you and back you, we would like to meet you.
