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Jackson Walker
Brian H. Oates

Brian H. Oates

Partner, Dallas
214.953.5935
boates@jw.com
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Practice Areas

  • Trial & Appellate Litigation

Experience

  • Arbitration
  • Business Litigation
  • Entertainment Litigation
  • Entertainment, Digital, & Sports
  • Sports

Biography

Brian H. Oates is a trial attorney who represents clients in a variety of matters, striving to efficiently and strategically navigate them through each phase of litigation.  Brian has practiced in state and federal courts throughout the United States and has significant experience with various forms of alternative dispute resolution.  Brian’s practice includes all aspects of commercial litigation, including infringement of intellectual property, construction disputes, and other high-stakes commercial disputes.  Brian has assisted clients with trademark registration, protection, licensing, cease and desist, and infringement matters, including representing clients in adversary proceedings before the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board.  Brian also has experience representing oil and gas companies in a variety of contexts, including disputes involving energy related agreements.

Brian’s representative experience includes:

  • Winning a $3.6 million judgment in breach of contract case and affirmed on appeal.
  • Obtaining a dismissal of all claims against a financial services client related to allegations of securities fraud and conspiracy.
  • Successfully prosecuting trademark infringement action resulting in corporate defendant changing its infringing name.
  • Securing dismissal from lawsuit for Florida company sued in Texas based on lack of jurisdiction and affirmed on appeal.
  • Representing companies in ERISA class actions involving allegations of breaches of fiduciary duty.

In addition to advising clients that are pursuing and defending their rights in court, Brian has significant experience assisting entrepreneurs and businesses in all facets, from entity selection to day-to-day guidance on legal and operational issues.  Brian has negotiated dozens of agreements for his clients, including purchase and sale agreements, licensing agreements, distribution agreements, commercial contracts, and facility use agreements.

Brian earned his Doctor of Jurisprudence degree at Texas Tech University School of Law, where he graduated second in his class and received a number of honors, including induction into the Order of the Coif and recognition for earning the highest grade in his class seven times.

Prior to law school, Brian played professional baseball in the Seattle Mariners organization.

Education

B.A., Trinity University

J.D., summa cum laude, Texas Tech University School of Law

Bar Admissions

Texas

Court Admissions

United States District Court for the Northern, Southern, Eastern and Western Districts of Texas

Recognition & Accolades Attorney News
  • Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch (Woodward/White Inc.)
    • Commercial Litigation, 2021-2023
    • Intellectual Property Law, 2021-2023
  • Texas Rising Star, Super Lawyers by Thomson Reuters, 2022-2023

March 23, 2023

Attorney News

Jackson Walker Congratulates Its 2023 Texas Rising Stars

Jackson Walker is pleased to announce the selection of 63 attorneys to Thomson Reuters’ 2023 “Super Lawyers – Rising Stars” list, which recognizes only 5% of Texas attorneys who either are 40 years of age or younger or have been in practice for 10 years or less.

August 18, 2022

Attorney News

‘The Best Lawyers in America’ Honors 214 Jackson Walker Attorneys in 2023 Edition, Including 11 “Lawyers of the Year” and 41 “Ones to Watch”

The Best Lawyers in America has recognized 214 Jackson Walker attorneys across 6 offices and 79 specialty practice areas in its 2023 edition, including 11 Lawyers of the Year and 41 Ones to Watch. 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.

2022 Texas Rising Stars list

March 22, 2022

Attorney News

Jackson Walker Congratulates Its 2022 Texas Rising Stars

Jackson Walker is pleased to announce the selection of 51 attorneys to Thomson Reuters’ 2022 “Super Lawyers – Rising Stars” list, which recognizes only 2.5% of Texas attorneys who either are 40 years of age or younger or have been in practice for 10 years or less.

2022 New Partners

February 11, 2022

Attorney News

Jackson Walker Announces Largest Class of Newly Elected Partners to Date

Jackson Walker is pleased to announce the election of 14 attorneys to the Firm’s partnership on Friday, February 11, 2022. In addition to electing 14 new partners, the Firm also congratulates Bart Cicuto, Noah Speck, and Austin Thomas on their promotion from associates to senior counsel.

August 19, 2021

Attorney News

‘The Best Lawyers in America’ Honors 178 Jackson Walker Attorneys in 2022 Edition, Including 8 “Lawyers of the Year” and 31 “Ones to Watch”

The Best Lawyers in America has recognized 178 Jackson Walker attorneys across 6 offices and 67 specialty practice areas in its 2022 edition, including 8 Lawyers of the Year and 31 Ones to Watch. 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.

Best Lawyers in America 2021 Edition - Jackson Walker

August 20, 2020

Attorney News

‘The Best Lawyers in America’ Honors 164 Jackson Walker Attorneys in 2021 Edition, Including 9 “Lawyers of the Year” and 25 “Ones to Watch”

Jackson Walker congratulates the 164 attorneys who were selected by their peers as Best Lawyers, including 9 Lawyers of the Year and 25 Ones to Watch, across 6 offices and 66 specialty practice areas.

Screenshot of broadcast of oral arguments before the Texas Supreme Court

April 17, 2020

Insights

COVID-19 and Cameras in the Courtroom: Could the Pandemic and Emerging Technologies Usher in a New Era of Judicial Transparency?

The COVID-19 pandemic has caused courts to drastically shift their rules regarding cameras and other recording devices in the courtroom.

JW Media Group VIA eNewsletter

January 8, 2019

Newsletters

JW Media | VIA ePostcard – January 2019

The Newsworthy Newsperson; Paul Watler Featured on NBC 5’s Lone Star Politics; Beware: Breaking NCAA Rules Could Result In A Visit From the FBI (and Worse); Matt Acosta on Fortnite Dance Lawsuits; Winners & Losers: “1968 in Hindsight.”

January 3, 2019

Insights

Beware: Breaking NCAA Rules Could Result In A Visit From the FBI (and Worse)

Bob Latham, Nate St. Clair, and Brian Oates were featured in Sports Litigation Alert for their article regarding the FBI and the U.S. Attorneys’ Office’s actions to protect amateurism in college sports.

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Recognition & Accolades

  • Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch (Woodward/White Inc.)
    • Commercial Litigation, 2021-2023
    • Intellectual Property Law, 2021-2023
  • Texas Rising Star, Super Lawyers by Thomson Reuters, 2022-2023

Practice Areas

  • Trial & Appellate Litigation

Experience

  • Arbitration
  • Business Litigation
  • Entertainment Litigation
  • Entertainment, Digital, & Sports
  • Sports
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