Ian Kalis, Partner, Pre-Litigation Director

Ian Kalis is driven by a passion for helping others.

From Cleveland to Texas

Born in Cleveland, Ohio, his family moved to Plano, TX, when he was a youngster, and since that time, he has been proud to call Texas his home.

Education and Background

Ian Kalis attended Jesuit High School before earning a soccer scholarship to Duke University. He later transferred to Southern Methodist University to major in sociology. Upon graduation from SMU, Ian was selected by FC Dallas in the 2012 MLS SuperDraft before changing careers and enrolling in law school at Marquette University in Wisconsin.

Law Degree: Marquette University, Wisconsin
Bachelor’s Degree: Southern Methodist University

After meeting his wife, Ian returned to Texas to practice law with his father in the Dallas-Fort Worth area. As a personal injury attorney at McCraw Law Group, Ian focuses on serious injury cases. He finds all cases rewarding as they give a voice and a path to justice for the injured. He is passionate about all his cases, including those involving children injured due to another party’s negligent or reckless act.

Ian takes pride in empowering these children to regain their footing and ensuring they have a promising future ahead.

Professional Memberships

Trial Advocacy College of Texas, 2016 – Present
Dallas Trial Lawyers Association

Honors and Awards

Top 40 Under 40, Civil Plaintiff, National Trial Lawyers, 2021

Ian Kalis and the McCraw Law Group Difference

Ian exemplifies the values at the firm, bringing exceptional civil litigation skills to the practice. The firm is known for outstanding client care, staying in close communication, and working fast to ensure every filing is timely and accurate.

His exceptional legal skills as a personal injury lawyer come into play in complex lawsuits filed against a negligent party whose actions have led to serious injuries or death. Ian, along with the entire legal team and staff at McCraw Law Group, is committed to providing ongoing care and support at every step of the journey to justice and full compensation.

An injury claim or lawsuit is never just about money but reduces the anxiety and fear of the injured and their families, replacing it with hope and confidence. Ian’s goal, along with the entire legal team and support staff, is to get to “yes” in a claim as fast as possible with the best possible results so clients can move on with their lives. The firm has recovered tens of millions of dollars a year but brings a unique level of compassion and is not “too big to care” like some other law firms. Ian Kalis is a talented trial lawyer who regularly and consistently takes cases to court when wrongdoers refuse to do the right thing. His history of filing and trying persuasive, well-crafted cases that win gives him leverage that benefits every client – the opposition tends to sit up and listen.

What Clients Are Saying…

I would give more stars if possible.

From the moment you walk through their door, you are treated with the utmost care and respect. The ladies at the front desk are welcoming and very nice; the paralegals and attorneys are as well. McCraw Law Group does an outstanding job of communicating, walking you through the process, and providing you with very thorough information every step of the way. I can’t thank them enough; I would give them more stars if possible.

I had a wonderful experience.

I had a wonderful experience with the McCraw Law Group from beginning to end. My case was accepted, and I was kept up to date on how it was proceeding. When it came to a settlement, we got more than expected. Everyone at the firm was very kind, and the court proceedings went smoothly -- I was extremely satisfied. I will use them again if anything else arises.