REPRESENTATIVE MATTERS (1994-2016)
Won complete defense trial verdict for California manufacturer before Texas administrative law judge. Victory included written opinion foreclosing appeal.
Won return of complete ownership, use and licensing rights to California software developer in pre-complaint settlement.
Won pre-complaint settlement for Texas printing company in dispute with U.S. affiliate of international manufacturer. Manufacturer agreed to provide new commercial printing equipment.
Won (as part of trial team) complete defense trial verdict for corporate and individual clients, including attorneys’ fees, in seven week arbitration before Independent Film and Television Alliance panel in Los Angeles. Victory included unanimous three-panelist opinion foreclosing appeal.
Won return of investment in Eastern Europe for American-based financier upon discovery of undisclosed facts.
Won pre-trial dismissals in felony and misdemeanor criminal cases including financial crimes, and a grand jury no-bill in a death case.
Represented high net worth individuals in due diligence and negotiation of potential deals.
Took nearly 100 plaintiff depositions and co-designed settlement evaluation formula in chemical plant accident case.
Helped win summary judgment for police officer accused of civil rights violation in the United States District Court for the Southern District of Texas.
Helped represent major brewer in federal and state litigation, and assisted in drafting and roll-out of new nationwide distributor agreements.
Helped internal investigation at non-alcoholic beverage company.
Monitored jury selection and trial for private clients.
Covered trials for network television affiliates.
As Assistant District Attorney, tried 28 jury trials and 25 bench trials in felony, misdemeanor and juvenile courts.
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