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Education
Baylor University School of Law, J.D., cum laude, 2013
University of Wisconsin-Madison, B.S., Human Ecology, 2008
Court Admissions
Texas State Courts
United States District Court for the Northern District of Texas
Katrina Colwell Arp focuses her practice on complex product liability cases, commercial litigation, and appellate litigation. She has represented a diverse range of manufacturers in state and federal courts across Texas and nationwide. Katrina’s expertise covers every stage of the litigation process, from case investigation and strategic planning to discovery, dispositive motions, trial, and appeal. She is honored to serve on the Texas Bar Court Rules Committee as the vice-chair of the Pre-Trial subcommittee.
- Won appeal in the Ninth Circuit in the first federal appellate ADAS failure-to-perform case, affirming summary judgment for a heavy-truck manufacturer.
- Secured summary judgment for a major automotive manufacturer in a wrongful death lawsuit involving product liability claims.
Before joining BSP Law, Katrina maintained an active litigation practice focused on representing manufacturers in a variety of products-liability, commercial, personal injury, and appellate matters at firms in Austin, Texas and Dallas, Texas.
Katrina earned her J.D. from Baylor University School of Law, where she served as Vice President of the American Constitution Society and was a member of the Baylor Barrister Society. She also competed on the Chicago Bar Association Moot Court Team. She has a long-standing affiliation with the Baylor Undergraduate Mock Trial Team, including various tournament hosting, coaching and mentorship roles.
Honors & Awards
Texas Super Lawyers, Rising Star (2024)
Professional Activities
State Bar of Texas Court Rules Committee, 2026 Chair of the Appellate Rules Subcommittee
Austin Bar Association, Member
DAYL Foundation, Fellow
Defense Research Institute, Member