As Chairman of the Litigation Group, I oversee our trial practice, which is primarily a commercial litigation practice. I also oversee the training and development of our litigation associates. With over 25 years of experience as a litigator, my practice has spanned the full spectrum of commercial and business litigation, including contracts, business torts, securities, antitrust, civil RICO, accounting malpractice, lender liability and insurance coverage disputes. I have managed appeals and arbitrations and have defended or conducted governmental and internal investigations. I frequently provide antitrust counseling to clients, especially in the area of patents and trade secrets. In my practice I strive to devise creative, innovative, practical and cost effective solutions to complex problems and disputes. If I am involved early in the process, I try to resolve the controversy before it matures into litigation. I also have extensive courtroom experience, and have tried a number of jury and non-jury matters to verdict in both state and federal courts. I have also briefed and argued many appeals in the state and federal courts.
From time to time, I serve as an Adjunct Professor of Law at the University of Houston teaching antitrust law. I am a frequent author and speaker on civil RICO, Sarbanes-Oxley, antitrust, director and officer liability, and commercial litigation. My family and I enjoy the beach and traveling.
Special Recognitions:
Texas Monthly Magazine - Texas Super Lawyer 2006 through 2008
Articles Written:
Achieving Expectations: How to Make an Attorney Development Program Work for You
Texas Bar Journal, June 2006
The Sarbanes Oxley Act
A Communiqué to Our Clients and Colleagues, July 2003