Albon O. Head
Practice Areas
“Albon Head more than met all my needs and expectations managing our contested litigation process, and with the highest degree of integrity.”
— Mike Baskerville, Receiver of W.T. Waggoner Estate
Biography
Prior to his retirement, Albon Head practiced in the federal and state courts in Texas and numerous other jurisdictions for more than 50 years.
Albonâs practice included many lengthy jury and non-jury trials in complex business litigation, contract disputes, real estate conflicts, eminent domain and condemnation, pipeline and right-of-way litigation, and railroad litigation.
Albon also represented a major league baseball franchise, The Texas Rangers, Ltd., in its purchase and operation of the franchise during the mid-1970s, and handled litigation and related matters for the Rangers during the George W. Bush ownership era.
Albon successfully handled all contested litigation matters for the court-appointed Receiver in the sale of the iconic W.T. Waggoner Ranch, the largest in the U.S. under one fence.
Albon served as managing partner of the Fort Worth office and served on the Firmâs management, compensation, and business development committees.
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Education
B.A., Southern Methodist University
J.D., SMU Dedman School of Law
Bar Admissions
Texas
Court Admissions
United States District Court for the Eastern, Northern, Southern, and Western Districts of Texas
United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit
Professional Certifications
Board Certified in Civil Trial Law
- Fellow, American College of Trial Lawyers
- 50-Year Attorney Honoree, Tarrant County Bar Association, 2022
- Distinguished Alumni Award, Southern Methodist University, 2017
- Distinguished Alumni Award, SMU Dedman School of Law, 2003
- Letterman, SMU Football, 1964-1968; Co-Captain, 1968
- Silver Anniversary Mustang Award, SMU Lettermenâs Association, 2010
- Fellow, Texas Bar Foundation
- The 400 Fort Worth’s Most Powerful People, Fort Worth Inc., 2018, 2023, 2024
- The Best Lawyers in America (Woodward/White Inc.), 2005-2025
- Lawyer of the Year â Dallas/Fort Worth, Eminent Domain and Condemnation Law, 2018, 2021, 2024
- Lawyer of the Year â Dallas/Fort Worth, Railroad Law, 2017
- Bet-the-Company Litigation, 2010-2021, 2023-2025
- Commercial Litigation, 2006-2025
- Eminent Domain and Condemnation Law, 2017-2025
- Litigation â Construction, 2011-2025
- Railroad Law, 2005-2025
- Texas Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers by Thomson Reuters, 2003-2022
- Top 100: Texas Super Lawyers, Super Lawyers by Thomson Reuters, 2008
- Top 100: Dallas/Fort Worth Super Lawyers, Super Lawyers by Thomson Reuters, 2007-2008, 2010, 2013
- “Top Attorneys” List â Commercial Litigation; Eminent Domain, 360 West Magazine, 2018, 2021-2022
- “Top Attorneys” List â Civil Law Litigation; Commercial Litigation, Fort Worth Magazine, 2004-2020, 2022-2023
- Fort Worth Business Press
- Attorney of Excellence
- Power Attorney
- Super Lawyers – Business Litigation, Super Lawyers, Corporate Counsel Edition
- AV Rated, Martindale-Hubble, 1971-2023
- Fort Worth Chamber of Commerce, Past Chairman
- YMCA Camp Amon G. Carter, Past Chairman
- SMU Alumni Association, Past Chairman
- SMU Dedman School of Law, Executive Board Member
- SMU Board of Trustees, Former Member
- Doak Walker National Running Back Award, Former Chairman
- Davey O’Brien National Quarterback Award, Former Director
- Bobby Bragan Youth Foundation, Director and Former Chairman
- SMU-in-Taos, Executive Board Member
- The Fort Worth Club, Past President
- Fort Worth Opera, Past President
- Fort Worth Stock Show Syndicate, Director
- State Bar of Texas Board of Law Examiners, Former Member
- Texas Guaranteed Student Loan Corporation, Past Chairman
- Fort Worth Congressional Base Realignment and Closure âBRACâ Task Force, Chairman, 2006-2007
- Fort Worth Sister Cities International, Advisory Director
- Downtown Fort Worth, Inc., Former Director
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Attorney News • August 18, 2022
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Each year, less than 5% of attorneys in Texas are named to the list. Selection is based off of peer nominations that are then reviewed by a research team. Each nominee is evaluated on his or her professional accomplishments, peer recognition, and community involvement.
Attorney News • September 22, 2021
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Jackson Walker is pleased to announce the selection of 15 Fort Worth-based attorneys to 360 West Magazineâs âTop Attorneysâ list for 2021. To be selected for inclusion, attorneys with an active license and who practice within the Tarrant County area can nominate up to three attorneys in 44 specialty areas who reflect relevant practice areas in the region.
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Attorney News • August 19, 2021
Albon Head and Jay Rutherford Recognized Among 400 Most Influential People in Fort Worth
Jackson Walker proudly congratulates Albon Head and Jay Rutherford on being named among the 400 most influential people in Fort Worth. Launched in July 2018, âThe 400â identifies the most influential individuals in Tarrant County across a range of sectors, including arts, business, education, economic development, government, professional services, nonprofits, and philanthropy, as determined by the editorial staff at Fort Worth Inc.
Attorney News • June 11, 2021
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Attorney News • November 25, 2020
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Attorney News • August 20, 2020
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Attorney News • August 14, 2019
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Best Lawyers listings are based on an exhaustive peer review survey of thousands of attorneys who vote on the legal abilities of others in their practice areas. For over three decades, recognition in Best Lawyers has been regarded by both clients and legal professionals as a significant honor, since an attorney cannot pay to be listed.
Attorney News • August 16, 2018
‘360 West’ Features 12 Jackson Walker Attorneys in “Top Attorneys 2018” List
Jackson Walker congratulates the twelve Fort Worth-based attorneys included in the âTop Attorneysâ list by 360 West, a lifestyle magazine that provides readers who live in the Fort Worth, Southlake, and Arlington areas a full-circle view of where they live. The list was released in the magazine’s July 2018 edition.
Attorney News • July 2, 2018
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Attorney News • March 2, 2018
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Thomson Reuters has named 53 Jackson Walker attorneys to its 2017 âTexas Super Lawyersâ list. According to Thomson Reuters, the list recognizes a âcredible, comprehensive and diverseâ selection of âoutstanding attorneys,â and serves as a resource for those in search of legal counsel.
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Attorney News • August 15, 2017
Ten Jackson Walker Attorneys Named “2018 Lawyers of the Year”
Jackson Walker partners Albon Head, Bill Dahlstrom, Bob Latham, Bob Ruckman, Jed Morrison, Jim Pledger, Kurt Nondorf, Michael Knapek, Scott Rose, and Steve Martens have been named â2018 Lawyers of the Yearâ by The Best Lawyers in America.
Attorney News • August 15, 2017
Albon Head to be Honored with SMU’s Distinguished Alumni Award
Southern Methodist University (SMU) has announced that Jackson Walker partner Albon O. Head, Jr. will receive its Distinguished Alumni Award which is âthe highest honor the University can bestow upon its graduates.â
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Recognition & Accolades
- Fellow, American College of Trial Lawyers
- 50-Year Attorney Honoree, Tarrant County Bar Association, 2022
- Distinguished Alumni Award, Southern Methodist University, 2017
- Distinguished Alumni Award, SMU Dedman School of Law, 2003
- Letterman, SMU Football, 1964-1968; Co-Captain, 1968
- Silver Anniversary Mustang Award, SMU Lettermenâs Association, 2010
- Fellow, Texas Bar Foundation
- The 400 Fort Worth’s Most Powerful People, Fort Worth Inc., 2018, 2023, 2024
- The Best Lawyers in America (Woodward/White Inc.), 2005-2025
- Lawyer of the Year â Dallas/Fort Worth, Eminent Domain and Condemnation Law, 2018, 2021, 2024
- Lawyer of the Year â Dallas/Fort Worth, Railroad Law, 2017
- Bet-the-Company Litigation, 2010-2021, 2023-2025
- Commercial Litigation, 2006-2025
- Eminent Domain and Condemnation Law, 2017-2025
- Litigation â Construction, 2011-2025
- Railroad Law, 2005-2025
- Texas Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers by Thomson Reuters, 2003-2022
- Top 100: Texas Super Lawyers, Super Lawyers by Thomson Reuters, 2008
- Top 100: Dallas/Fort Worth Super Lawyers, Super Lawyers by Thomson Reuters, 2007-2008, 2010, 2013
- “Top Attorneys” List â Commercial Litigation; Eminent Domain, 360 West Magazine, 2018, 2021-2022
- “Top Attorneys” List â Civil Law Litigation; Commercial Litigation, Fort Worth Magazine, 2004-2020, 2022-2023
- Fort Worth Business Press
- Attorney of Excellence
- Power Attorney
- Super Lawyers – Business Litigation, Super Lawyers, Corporate Counsel Edition
- AV Rated, Martindale-Hubble, 1971-2023
Community Involvement
- Fort Worth Chamber of Commerce, Past Chairman
- YMCA Camp Amon G. Carter, Past Chairman
- SMU Alumni Association, Past Chairman
- SMU Dedman School of Law, Executive Board Member
- SMU Board of Trustees, Former Member
- Doak Walker National Running Back Award, Former Chairman
- Davey O’Brien National Quarterback Award, Former Director
- Bobby Bragan Youth Foundation, Director and Former Chairman
- SMU-in-Taos, Executive Board Member
- The Fort Worth Club, Past President
- Fort Worth Opera, Past President
- Fort Worth Stock Show Syndicate, Director
- State Bar of Texas Board of Law Examiners, Former Member
- Texas Guaranteed Student Loan Corporation, Past Chairman
- Fort Worth Congressional Base Realignment and Closure âBRACâ Task Force, Chairman, 2006-2007
- Fort Worth Sister Cities International, Advisory Director
- Downtown Fort Worth, Inc., Former Director