Cases
Significant Representations
Dallas Nat’l Ins. Co. v. Calitex Corp. – Obtained “reverse
render” opinion from court of appeals in favor of insurer on summary judgment in coverage litigation arising out of underlying $1M verdict in construction defect case.
Herrmann v. Goff Custom Homes, L.P. – Successfully argued motion for summary judgment in trial court defending home builder in serious construction accident case, then successfully briefed
argued case on appeal.
Powell Protection Systems v. Best Buy Co., Inc. – Secured a $1.8 million jury verdict on behalf of a Texas low voltage integrator for tortious interference
fraud following an eight-day jury trial.
McGuire v. Cove Terrace Associates – Despite losing jury trial, obtained “reverse
render” opinion in favor of l
lord in constructive eviction case brought by tenant, including award on counterclaim for breach of lease, with court of appeals determining he had conclusively proven his case at trial.
Grace Energy Corp. v. Kaneb Pipe Line Operating Partnership, L.P., et al. – Tried ten day jury trial in dispute between Texas pipeline partnership
W.R. Grace subsidiary over ownership of Massachusetts pipeline with potential multi-million dollar environmental liability.
Martin v. Waco Hilton, et al. – Received take-nothing verdict after two-week jury trial in negligent security premises liability action based on plaintiff being robbed
shot in parking lot of hotel.
Chacon v. Everett Industries, Inc. – Obtained take-nothing verdict after eight-day trial defending product liability claim against manufacturer involving permanent brain injury to plaintiff.
Reported Appellate Decisions
Torres v. Mansell, 518 S.W.3d 481 (Tex. App.—Amarillo 2017, pet. denied)
Dallas Nat’l Ins. Co. v. Calitex Corp., 458 S.W.3d 210 (Tex. App.—Dallas 2015, no pet.)
Companion Property & Cas. Ins. Co. v. Palermo, 723 F.3d 557 (5th Cir. 2013).
Yost v. Jered Custom Homes, 399 S.W.3d 653 (Tex. App.—Dallas 2013, no pet.).
Olivares v. Mares, 390 S.W.3d 608 (Tex. App.—Dallas 2012, no pet.).
Myan Management Group, L.L.C. v. Adam Sparks Family Revocable Trust, 292 S.W.3d 750 (Tex. App.—Dallas 2009, no pet.).
Warfield v. Byron, 436 F.3d 551 (5th Cir. 2006).
In re Bain, 144 S.W.3d 236 (Tex. App.—Tyler 2004, orig. proceeding).
Rayon v. Energy Specialties, Inc., 121 S.W.3d 7 (Tex. App.—Fort Worth 2002, no pet.).
Luce v. Interstate Adjusters, Inc., 26 S.W.3d 561 (Tex. App.—Dallas 2000, no pet.).
Wallace v. Investment Advisors, Inc., 960 S.W.2d 885 (Tex. App.—Texarkana 1997, pet. denied).
Durbin v. Dal-Briar Corp., 871 S.W.2d 263 (Tex. App.—El Paso 1994, writ denied).
Greenwood v. Tillamook Country Smoker, Inc., 857 S.W.2d 654 (Tex. App.—Houston [1st Dist.] 1993, no writ).
Howell v. Thompson, 839 S.W.2d 92 (Tex. 1992).
Jones v. Stayman, 747 S.W.2d 369 (Tex. 1987).