About
With nearly two decades in high-stakes litigation, I represent companies and executives in complex commercial, technology, and construction disputes where the business itself is on the line — matters that strike at a company's most significant interests. Having tried numerous cases to verdict or final award, I bring a trial lawyer's perspective to strategies built for the courtroom, driving every matter with a trial-ready approach that creates leverage at every inflection point, from early motions to settlement to verdict. I have been recognized in Benchmark Litigation, Best Lawyers in America, and Texas Super Lawyers for decisive wins for both plaintiffs and defendants. My background spans Am Law 200 firms and elite trial boutiques, pairing big-case firepower with lean, efficient execution. Recent results include: - A liability finding and seven-figure damages award for the claimant in a trade secrets theft arbitration. - Early, favorable resolution of ERP implementation and industrial construction disputes before they threatened operations. - Early dismissal of all claims in a cross-border dispute brought by an alleged AI-startup founder. - The largest settlement ever received by a publicly traded E&P company, obtained mid-voir dire. - Complete dismissal of multimillion-dollar unfair competition claims for a cloud-computing AI startup, plus a six-figure attorneys' fee award. - A defense win in arbitration for a global telecommunications company over critical billing technology. I have tried and resolved cases involving AI and cloud platforms, smart infrastructure, biomedical technology, real estate funds, industrial manufacturing, and energy projects. Clients call me in on disputes over their core business assets because trial experience lets me build every case in its most effective, trial-ready posture — positioning them for the courtroom while delivering value at every stage.
Practice Areas
Work
PartnerHicks Johnson PLLCMar 2017 - Feb 2026
AssociateHartline BargerFeb 2024 - Mar 2017
AssociateHaynes and Boone LLPNov 2009 - Feb 2015
Education
- The University of Texas School of LawJ.D.
