Cases
Experience: Representative Matters: Six-day jury trial defending Class III railroad against Federal Employers Liability Act (FELA)
strict liability claims resulting in a zero-liability verdict in favor of client that was faced with several million dollars in claimed damages.
Secured full recovery of large insurance claim for railcar damage for a commodity supply
logistics corporation after litigation under maritime law.
Representation of,
provision of legal advice to, a nationwide restaurant chain in litigation claims relating to site development, easements, construction,
contractor performance.
Representation of a major truck stop chain in lawsuits relating to site development, construction, drainage,
contamination.
Representation of mortgage servicer in condemnation of real property by the State.
Representation of national mortgage servicers in defense of varied lawsuits
appeals, including breach of contract, trespass to try title,
wrongful foreclosure, along with adversarial claims in bankruptcy courts.
Defense of issuers of mortgage-backed securities in multimillion-dollar repurchase litigation
investor disputes.
Provision of legal advice to a national bank regarding liability
compliance under federal laws
regulations, in addition to revision of policies
procedures in advance of federal agency examinations.
Representation of hotel franchisee in lawsuit involving claims for breach of franchise agreement.
Defending a medical device manufacturer of IVC filters against claims for negligence
strict liability failure to warn, design defect,
manufacturing defect, breach of warranty,
misrepresentation as lead counsel in individual lawsuits pending in the Southern District of Texas.
Defending a medical device manufacturer in all phases of its multidistrict products liability litigation concerning its pelvic mesh products, including cases within the MDL
individual cases rem
ed for trial in their originating states.
Defending a medical device manufacturer in multidistrict products liability litigation concerning its hernia mesh products.
Defended a major manufacturer of home appliance components against claims including breach of contract, breach of warranty
indemnity, in addition to resolving complex issues regarding the Uniform Commercial Code, purchase orders,
competing contract terms.
Previous Experience: Licensed Professional Engineer (Texas, 2003-Present, currently inactive)
Civil engineer
project manager with an international engineering
environmental corporation
Served as Active Duty Army Officer
Regular Army Commission after award of Distinguished Military Graduate
Internship: Judicial Intern, U.S. District Judge Jorge A. Solis, U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas
