Victor Vital is the Global Chair of Haynes Boone’s Trials Practice Group and a nationally recognized trial lawyer trusted by general counsel, C-suite executives, and high-net-worth individuals to lead them in their most sensitive, high-stakes disputes. Known for his cross-industry fluency, Victor brings strategic insight, courtroom command, and ability to connect with judges, juries, and arbitrators in matters spanning a wide range of sectors—including automotive, energy, government, financial services, healthcare, manufacturing, media, pharmaceutical, politics, power generation, telecommunications, sports and entertainment, and technology.
Victor’s ability to rapidly master complex subject matter enables him to both shape compelling trial narratives and drive successful dispute resolution in a wide range of disputes such as business and commercial matters, intellectual property disputes, family and estate disputes, securities fraud, white collar criminal cases, and catastrophic injury and death cases. Clients select Victor to lead their high-stakes matters because he brings fresh, strategic clarity without needing to be steeped in an industry for decades to quickly gain fluency, earn trust, and deliver results—whether in the courtroom or through resolution outside of the courtroom.
Victor is ranked Band 1 by Chambers USA (Litigation: Trial Lawyers, 2024-2025), which notes that he is “recognized for his trial abilities” and is “a strong performer in a range of commercial disputes and also has considerable experience handling high-stakes personal injury litigation.” His verdicts have been nationally recognized in the National Law Journal’s Top 100 Verdicts and Courtroom View Network’s Top 10 Most Impressive Defense Verdicts.
Clients report to Chambers that Victor is “unflappable,” “very versatile and can handle a lot of types of cases,” and “a team player,” with the rare ability to gain trust, master complex issues, and lead effectively—whether from day one or on the eve of trial. Frequently brought in during the final months or even weeks before trial, his “parachute trial” practice was profiled in a Texas Super Lawyers cover story, and Chambers USA highlights his ability to “jump in, understand the issues, think creatively, and gain trust in a short period of time.” Victor, however, is equally adept at driving long-term litigation strategy, shaping discovery and ordering evidence towards strategic, compelling themes, and advising companies as they navigate reputational and financial risks.
Victor is a member of the highly selective, invitation-only American Law Institute (ALI), an honor reserved for the country’s most respected legal minds shaping and refining the future of American law. He is a frequent speaker, author, and educator on trial strategy and high-stakes litigation, and he continues to be a sought-after voice on major courtroom developments and matters.
With a reputation forged in courtrooms across the country and across industries, Victor is the advocate and adviser clients call when the stakes are high, the pressure is real, and the outcome matters.