With a dynamic career spanning more than three decades, Gary Martin Jewell has forged an impressive trail in the realm of trial practice. Gary's current focus encompasses a diverse spectrum of business litigation, arbitration, and mediation, and his expertise is particularly pronounced in areas such as fiduciary duty, corporate governance, insurance, oil and gas, and securities litigation. Beyond these domains, Gary's prowess extends to probate, intellectual property, products liability, personal injury, real estate, family, and employment law matters. Notably, Gary is also a skilled mediator and has been recognized with the distinguished AV Peer Review Rating of Preeminent by the Martindale-Hubbell Law Directory.
Gary embarked on his academic journey by earning a Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology from Texas A&M University in 1981. He continued his pursuit of knowledge by obtaining a Doctor of Jurisprudence from St. Mary's University School of Law in San Antonio, Texas in 1990. Following his legal education, Gary made a significant impact as the Briefing Attorney for Justice Michol O'Connor of the First District Court of Appeals in Houston, Texas.
Selected Highlights of Client Engagements
Throughout his illustrious career, Gary has had the privilege of representing clients in an impressive array of civil litigation scenarios. A few notable representations include:
• Advocating for a substantial investor against his investment advisor, alleging fraud and self-dealing.
• Advising a public credit union in multifaceted matters related to financing, employment, and collection litigation.
• Championing the legal interests of a public hospital group in real estate disputes and contractual contentions.
• Engaging on behalf of a public manufacturing company in a high-stakes multi-million dollar contract dispute.
• Standing for an investor group possessing rights to sunken treasure off the coast of Colombia.
• Pursuing justice for oilfield workers who tragically lost their lives to piracy due to inadequate security while working offshore in Nigeria.
• Addressing international allegations of unlawful human trafficking for a public labor supply company.
• Navigating a family matter to secure a payout exceeding $25 million for a private individual.
• Representing public online retailers and manufacturers of electronic components in complex multi-million dollar securities trading cases.
• Defending the interests of an international telecom company in multi-million dollar securities trading disputes.
• Providing legal support for national athletic celebrities accused of sexual assault.
• Advancing the case of a bank officer facing allegations of fiduciary breach and fraud.
• Leading a class action toxic-tort matter on behalf of injured individuals.
• Advocating for real estate holdings, including apartment complexes, in cases involving sexual assault and murder.
• Offering legal insight in an arson case for an insurer.
• Empowering a private individual in a minority shareholder oppression matter.
• Guiding a private investor through a high-stakes dispute over a downtown Houston multi-million dollar office building, resulting in a favorable summary judgment.
• Championing the interests of over 270 royalty owners across multiple South Texas counties in claims against an operator and joint venture partner for royalty underpayment.
• Serving as appellate counsel in various State Courts of Appeals.
Professional Commitments
Gary is an esteemed member of several distinguished legal associations, including:
• Houston Bar Association
• Texas Bar Association
• New York Bar Association
• American Bar Association
• American Trial Lawyers Associations
With an unyielding dedication to his craft, Gary M. Jewell stands as a paragon of legal excellence, harnessing his vast experience to zealously advocate for his clients and deliver results that resonate.
