On behalf of defendants who own, manage, and develop resort properties, successfully argued a case to the Dallas Court of Appeals that was a bellwether for underlying cases involving over 1,000 plaintiffs who had claimed more than $20 million in actual damages and attorneys’ fees and approximately $38 million in exemplary damages. Obtained a complete vacatur of trial court’s judgment favoring bellwether plaintiffs.
Participated in defense of legal malpractice claims seeking over $100 million from a Dallas law firm, resulting in Dallas Court of Appeals affirming trial court’s judgment and eliminating all claims.
Participated in defense of breach-of-fiduciary-duty claims seeking several million dollars from a national law firm, resulting in Dallas Court of Appeals affirming trial court’s judgment and eliminating all claims.
Obtained summary judgment on behalf of large law firm defendant in case involving fraud and breach of fiduciary duty, eliminating all claims against it.
Defended large law firm in federal court against receiver seeking $136 million in damages where summary judgment was granted on the majority of receiver’s claims, resulting in a settlement on favorable terms to law firm.
Obtained summary judgment on behalf of national law firm eliminating all claims against it.
Obtained non-suit of claims against Dallas-based law firm in case where plaintiff sought several million dollars in recoveries.
Defended large law firm against malpractice claims and reached settlements to client’s satisfaction.
Successfully defended pipeline company in dispute with oil and gas producers.
Substantial confidential settlement for physician plaintiff in catastrophic personal injury matter.
Substantial confidential settlement for family whose wife/mother was killed in collision with cement truck.
Defended large international commercial enterprise against claims by injured customers that settled on favorable terms.
Represented corporate officers and directors in suit involving claims of breach of fiduciary duties.
Represented property owners association and directors in multi-year, multi-forum dispute with property owners.