Simon, Peragine, Smith & Redfearn Announces John Landreth as Partner to Lead Dallas Office

NEW ORLEANS, LA – January 5, 2026 – Simon, Peragine, Smith & Redfearn, LLP (SPSR) is pleased to announce that John Landreth has joined the firm as a Partner and will lead the firm’s Dallas office, serving clients throughout Texas.

Landreth brings 15 years of complex litigation experience to SPSR, with a practice focused on transportation, commercial transportation, personal injury, and premises liability matters. Licensed to practice in Texas, Florida, North Carolina, and South Carolina, Landreth offers clients sophisticated representation across multiple jurisdictions.

“John’s extensive experience in complex litigation and his deep knowledge of the Texas legal landscape make him the ideal attorney to lead our Dallas operations,” said Denise Puente, Managing Partner of SPSR. “His addition strengthens our ability to serve clients throughout Texas with the same level of excellence and client service that has defined our firm for decades.”

Prior to joining SPSR, Landreth was a partner at Mayer LLP in Dallas, where he built a robust practice handling high-stakes litigation matters for clients in the transportation, insurance, and commercial sectors.

“I’m excited to join SPSR and lead the firm’s expansion in Texas,” said Landreth. “The firm’s reputation for excellence and its collaborative approach to complex litigation align perfectly with my practice philosophy. I look forward to building on the strong foundation established when the Texas office was opened and serving clients across the state.”

Founded in 1977, SPSR opened its Dallas office in 2024 as part of the firm’s strategic expansion to better serve clients throughout the region.

Landreth earned his J.D. from Charlotte School of Law in 2010 and his B.A. in Political Science from Lee University in 2004.