Judge King Fifer
County Court At Law No. 2
Dallas County
Judge Fifer is Trial Judge of the Year
The American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA) Dallas Chapter names Judge King Fifer Trial Judge of the Year for 2009. Judge Fifer presides over Dallas County Court at Law 2, which handles civil matters. Judge Fifer was first elected to this court in 2006 after 13 years as a civil attorney in Dallas.
"Judge Fifer has exemplified excellence on the bench over the last several years. This award recognizes his exceptional work as a jurist and the respect he has earned in the legal community," said Jim L. Flegle, president of the Dallas Chapter of ABOTA.
Founded in 1957 and headquartered in Dallas, ABOTA is a national organization that works to elevate the standards of integrity, honor and courtesy in the legal profession, provides continuing education and training for trial lawyers, and works for the preservation of the jury system in American civil justice.
Re-Elect Judge King Fifer in 2010
Welcome to the Campaign
Dear Friends,
Since being elected in 2006, I have had the honor and pleasure of serving as your Judge of County Court at Law No. 2. I find this public service to be fulfilling work, and I have been diligent in living up to the trust you placed in me by working hard and being fair and impartial in the matters that come before me.
I respectfully ask you to support my bid for a second term. The campaign is already active, and there are a few things you can do right now to help:
Contribute: To contribute to the campaign, please visit the Contribute page where you may donate online via PayPal or download a mail-in reply form in PDF format.
Endorse my campaign: I am proud to have the support of many elected officials, citizens and attorneys, and I would appreciate your endorsement as well. To endorse, complete the form on the Volunteer/Yardsign page and check the endorsement box. You may also use this form to get involved in the campaign as a volunteer. View the Endorsements page to see the current list.
Collect petition signatures: Please download my petition form and circulate it to gather signatures of registered Dallas County voters. Have the forms notarized and mail them to my campaign at: Judge King Fifer Campaign, P.O. Box 38562, Dallas, Texas 75238.
If you have any questions or need more information please contact the campaign. I appreciate your time and consideration. I am looking forward to another term, and with your help I expect to be successful in 2010.
Sincerely,
Judge King Fifer
County Court at Law No. 2
ABOUT JUDGE FIFER
Judicial & Legal Experience:
- Judge King Fifer was elected to the bench of County Court at Law No. 2 on November 7, 2006, and began serving Dallas County on January 1, 2007.
- Judge King Fifer was elected by his fellow Judges to serve as Local Administrative County Judge for 2007 and 2008.
- Prior to taking the bench, Judge Fifer accumulated over 10 years of civil legal experience. His law practice focused on representing design professionals, including architects and engineers, and general contractors, subcontractors, suppliers, and individuals involved in construction litigation.
- As an attorney, Judge Fifer also gained considerable experience representing both plaintiffs and defendants in personal injury litigation ranging from simple negligence to complex product liability litigation and medical malpractice.
Professional Involvements:
- Member of the State Bar of Texas, the College of the State Bar of Texas, and the Dallas Bar Association.
- Fellow of the Dallas Association of Young Lawyers Foundation.
- Member of the Mac Taylor American Inn of Court.
- Judicial Panelist and Speaker for programs organized by the Dallas Bar Association, the Garland Bar Association, the National Institute for Trial Advocacy, the National Center for State Courts, the Dallas Association of Young Lawyers, and Southern Methodist University School of Law.
- Judge for mock trials organized by the National High School Mock Trial Championship, the State High School Mock Trial Championship, and the American Association of Justice.
Education:
- After receiving his B.A. in Government and Politics from the University of Texas at Dallas and a J.D. from the University of Tulsa, Judge Fifer became licensed to practice law in Texas in 1993.
Personal:
- Judge Fifer was born in Tyler, Texas, and graduated from Lake Highlands High School in Dallas. He and his wife Amy have two boys.
- Judge Fifer is active with the Lake Highlands YMCA Adventure Guides.
- Judge Fifer and his family are active members of First United Methodist Church in Downtown Dallas.