Biography
Albon Head, a partner in the Fort Worth office, has practiced in the federal and state courts in Texas and in numerous other jurisdictions since 1971, with experience in a variety of matters including 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. He has conducted trials for major oil companies in defending environmental claims relating to abandoned tanks and abandoned refineries, and the defense of class actions brought against banks and publicly traded companies by shareholders and former employees.
Major Representations
Mr. Head has represented a major league baseball franchise, was engaged in the formation and representation of 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.
Mr. Head successfully handled all contested litigation matters for the court-appointed Receiver in the recent sale of the iconic W.T. Waggoner Ranch, largest in the U.S. under one fence.
Education
B.A., Southern Methodist University
J.D., SMU Dedman School of Law
Bar Admissions
Texas, 1971
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
Board Certifications
Civil Trial Law
- American College of Trial Lawyers, Fellow
- Distinguished Alumni Award, Southern Methodist University, 2017
- Distinguished Alumni Award, SMU Dedman School of Law, 2003
- Silver Anniversary Mustang Award, SMU Lettermen’s Association, 2010
- Texas Bar Foundation, Fellow
- The 400 Fort Worth’s Most Powerful People, Fort Worth Inc., 2018
- The Best Lawyers in America (Woodward/White Inc.), 2005-2022
- Lawyer of the Year – Dallas/Fort Worth, Eminent Domain and Condemnation Law, 2018, 2021
- Lawyer of the Year – Dallas/Fort Worth, Railroad Law, 2017
- Bet-the-Company Litigation, 2010-2021
- Commercial Litigation, 2006-2022
- Eminent Domain and Condemnation Law, 2017-2022
- Litigation – Construction, 2011-2022
- Railroad Law, 2005-2022
- Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers by Thomson Reuters, 2003-2021
- 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 – Commercial Litigation; Eminent Domain, 360 West, 2018, 2021
- “Top Attorneys” List – Civil Law Litigation; Commercial Litigation, Fort Worth Magazine, 2004-2020
- Fort Worth Business Press
- Attorney of Excellence
- Power Attorney
- Super Lawyers – Business Litigation, Super Lawyers, Corporate Counsel Edition
- AV Rated, Martindale-Hubble, 1971-2018
- 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
- SMU Board of Trustees, Former Member
- Doak Walker National Running Back Award, Former Chairman
- Davey O’Brien National Quarterback Award, Director
- Bobby Bragan Youth Foundation, Director and Chairman-Elect
- SMU-in-Taos, Executive Board
- The Fort Worth Club, President
- Fort Worth Opera, Past President
- Fort Worth Stock Show Syndicate, Director
- Texas Guaranteed Student Loan Corporation, Past Chairman
- Fort Worth Congressional Base Realignment and Closure “BRAC” Task Force, Chairman, 2006-2007
- Fort Worth Sister Cities International, Advisory Director
- Downtown Fort Worth, Inc., Director