Representative Matters

• Won AAA arbitration in 2019 on claimants’ fraud claim relating to their private equity investment in an energy project. Clients/claimants recovered in excess of $5 million.
• Won jury trial in 2016 for limited partner in dispute with several partners and others on claims for breach of fiduciary duty and fraud.
• Won bench trial in 2015 for investor in offshore investment scheme.
• First Dallas Holdings, Inc. v. Humphrey, Cause No. 10-08453, In the 162nd Judicial District Court of Dallas County, Texas.
  Represented investment firm in lawsuit for specific performance to obtain a commercial building in Dallas. Won jury verdict and client obtained building.
• In re Wachovia Securities, LLC, 312 S.W.3d 243 (Tex. App. – Dallas 2010, no pet.)
  Convinced court of appeals to overrule trial court’s denial of motion to compel arbitration on behalf of securities firm facing lawsuit alleging fraud and negligent misrepresentation.
• Lone Star Fund v. Barclays Bank, 594 F.3d 383 (5th Cir. 2010)
  Represented investment bank in trial court and on appeal and obtained a dismissal with prejudice which was affirmed on appeal against hedge fund alleging securities fraud and common law fraud in the sale of mortgage backed securities.
• MRT, Inc. v. Vounckx, 299 S.W.3d 500 (Tex.App. – Dallas 2009, no pet.)
  Represented renowned Belgian high technology research institute in a jury trial and on appeal and obtained a take nothing judgment in defense of claims of fraud and negligent misrepresentation which was affirmed on appeal.

• Chambers USA: America’s Leading Lawyers for Business, Ranked for Litigation: General Commercial – Texas: Dallas, Fort Worth & Surrounds, 2025
• The Best Lawyers in America (Woodward/White Inc.), Commercial Litigation, 2021-2026
• Lawdragon 500 Leading Litigators in America, 2023-2026
• Texas Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers by Thomson Reuters, 2025
• Texas Rising Star, Super Lawyers by Thomson Reuters, 2006-2009, 2011
• Best Lawyers in Dallas Under 40, D Magazine, 2006
• AV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

• Wake Forest University School of Law, Law Board of Visitors, 2018-Present
• Greater Dallas Chambers’ Leadership Dallas Program, Graduate
• Leadership Dallas Alumni Association, Board Member, 2011-2016
• Texas Bar Foundation, Life Fellow
• Dallas Bar Foundation, Fellow

BTI Consulting Group Names Jackson Walker Among the 32 Law Firms Best at Gen AI Litigation

Jackson Walker has been recognized by BTI Consulting Group as “Gen AI Distinguished” in its BTI Litigation Outlook 2026, earning a place among 32 law firms identified as leaders in the use of generative AI in litigation.

Spotlight • October 17, 2025

Jackson Walker Again Named BTI “Intimidating Opponent” Among Law Firms Most Feared in Litigation

Jackson Walker has been recognized by BTI Consulting Group as one of the nation’s “Intimidating Opponents” in its 2026 BTI Litigation Outlook report. As an “Intimidating Opponent,” Jackson Walker is lauded for devising smarter strategies others miss, remaining strategically unpredictable, thriving on changing circumstances, and playing to win.

Spotlight • September 18, 2025

Jackson Walker Congratulates 2025 Texas Super Lawyers and Rising Stars

Jackson Walker is pleased to announce the recognition of 75 attorneys by Thomson Reuters’ Super Lawyers in the 2025 “Texas Super Lawyers” list, as well as 66 attorneys as “Texas Rising Stars” for 2025. Each year, less than 5% of attorneys are selected to Super Lawyers and 2.5% to Rising Stars. 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 18, 2025

Jackson Walker Congratulates 36 Attorneys Named Among the Lawdragon 500 Leading Litigators in America for 2026

Jackson Walker is pleased to announce the selection of 36 attorneys to Lawdragon’s 2026 list of the 500 leading litigators in America. This is Lawdragon’s fourth edition of its leading litigators list, recognizing some of America’s top litigation talent.

Attorney News • September 5, 2025

‘The Best Lawyers in America’ Features 350 Jackson Walker Attorneys in 2026 Edition, Including 10 “Lawyers of the Year” and 106 “Ones to Watch”

The Best Lawyers in America, a widely regarded guide to legal excellence, has recognized 350 Jackson Walker attorneys across 87 specialty practice areas in its 2026 edition, including 10 Lawyers of the Year and 106 Ones to Watch.

Attorney News • August 21, 2025

Juan Alcala Joins Jackson Walker, Expanding International Arbitration and Cross-Border Litigation Capabilities

Jackson Walker is pleased to announce that Juan M. Alcala, a highly respected trial attorney with a distinguished record in international arbitration and cross-border litigation, has joined the firm as a partner in the Trial & Appellate Litigation group in our Austin office.

Attorney News • July 10, 2025

Leading Appellate Advocate Jeff Oldham Joins Jackson Walker to Chair Appellate Section

Jackson Walker is proud to announce that Jeff Oldham, one of Texas’s most accomplished appellate lawyers, has joined the firm as a partner in our Austin and Houston offices and as firmwide chair of our appellate practice.

Attorney News • June 9, 2025

Chambers and Partners Releases 2025 USA Guide Featuring 79 Jackson Walker Attorneys and 28 Ranked Departments

Jackson Walker is pleased to announce that Chambers and Partners has selected 79 attorneys and 28 departments for inclusion in the 2025 edition of the Global and USA guides. Attorneys were ranked across 29 departments, with 4 attorneys listed among multiple areas, 9 ranked nationwide in their respective areas, and 12 recognized for the first time.

Spotlight • June 5, 2025

Mitch Murphy Joins Jackson Walker as Partner in Trial & Appellate Litigation Practice

Jackson Walker is excited to announce that Mitch Murphy has joined our firm as a partner in the Trial & Appellate Litigation practice in our Houston office, bringing over twenty years of experience in commercial litigation with a focus on the oil, gas, and natural resources sector.

Attorney News • November 11, 2024

Jackson Walker Named BTI Awesome Opponent Among the Law Firms Most Feared in Litigation

Jackson Walker’s Trial & Appellate Litigation practice has once again been recognized as a formidable opponent in the courtroom by BTI Consulting Group in its annual “BTI Litigation Outlook” report.

Spotlight • September 12, 2024

Jackson Walker Congratulates 36 Attorneys Named Among the Lawdragon 500 Leading Litigators in America

Jackson Walker is pleased to announce the selection of 36 attorneys to Lawdragon’s 2025 list of the 500 leading litigators in America. The third edition of this list recognizes America’s top talent in antitrust, financial and securities litigation, intellectual property, commercial litigation, real estate, mergers and acquisitions, cybersecurity, and white collar and investigations.

Attorney News • September 9, 2024

‘The Best Lawyers in America’ Features 306 Jackson Walker Attorneys in 2025 Edition, Including 9 “Lawyers of the Year” and 75 “Ones to Watch”

The Best Lawyers in America has recognized 306 Jackson Walker attorneys across 81 specialty practice areas in its 2025 edition, including 9 Lawyers of the Year and 75 Ones to Watch. In this year’s guide, Jackson Walker saw the largest number of attorneys in the areas of Commercial Litigation (75 attorneys) and Real Estate Law (55 attorneys) and the addition of 27 attorneys as Best Lawyers.

Attorney News • August 15, 2024

Former Cyber and National Security Prosecutor Joe Magliolo Joins Jackson Walker’s Investigations & White Collar Defense Team

Jackson Walker is pleased to welcome Joe Magliolo as a partner in the Trial & Appellate Litigation practice of the Dallas office. Joining the Investigations & White Collar team, Joe brings distinguished experience as a former Assistant United States Attorney for the Northern District of Texas.

Attorney News • February 19, 2024

Tyler Wallach Joins Trial & Appellate Litigation Practice in Fort Worth

Jackson Walker is pleased to welcome Tyler Wallach as senior counsel in the Trial & Appellate Litigation practice of the Fort Worth office.

Attorney News • February 1, 2024

Jackson Walker Named BTI Intimidating Opponent Among the 62 Law Firms Most Feared in Litigation

The 62 law firms identified among the “Most Feared in Litigation” are recognized for challenging conventions, taking on thorny issues, sharing early assessments with clients, surmounting obstacles, and linking unconnected ideas. This is Jackson Walker’s third year in a row on the list and its second year as an Intimidating Opponent.

Spotlight • October 17, 2023

Jackson Walker Congratulates 35 Attorneys Named Among the Lawdragon 500 Leading Litigators in America

Jackson Walker announces the selection of 35 attorneys to Lawdragon’s 2024 list of the 500 leading litigators in America.

Attorney News • September 14, 2023

‘The Best Lawyers in America’ Honors 287 Jackson Walker Attorneys in 2024 Edition, Including 12 “Lawyers of the Year” and 80 “Ones to Watch”

The Best Lawyers in America has recognized 287 Jackson Walker attorneys across 5 offices and 82 specialty practice areas in its 2024 edition, including 12 Lawyers of the Year and 80 Ones to Watch. In this year’s guide, Jackson Walker saw the largest number of attorneys in the areas of Commercial Litigation (66 attorneys) and Real Estate Law (60 attorneys) and the addition of 35 attorneys as Best Lawyers.

Attorney News • August 17, 2023

Jackson Walker Welcomes Katie Carmona to Austin Litigation Group

Joining Jackson Walker after serving as a career law clerk to U.S. District Judge Lee Yeakel of the Western District of Texas, Katie Carmona offers over 25 years of experience handling complex trial and appellate cases.

Attorney News • May 8, 2023

Jackson Walker Identified as BTI Awesome Opponent Among the 46 Firms Most Feared in Litigation

BTI Consulting Group has named Jackson Walker among its selective list of 16 law firms that stand out as BTI Awesome Opponents in its recently released report on the litigation outlook for 2023.

Spotlight • October 11, 2022

Jackson Walker Congratulates 36 Attorneys Named Among the Lawdragon 500 Leading Litigators in America

Jackson Walker announces the selection of 36 attorneys to Lawdragon’s inaugural list of the 500 leading litigators in America.

Attorney News • October 7, 2022

Andy Keetch Joins Jackson Walker’s Fort Worth Litigation Team

Jackson Walker announces the arrival of Andy Keetch as a partner in the Fort Worth office’s Trial & Appellate Litigation practice. Andy brings more than 25 years of significant experience focused on construction litigation and complex business disputes.

Attorney News • October 3, 2022

‘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.

Attorney News • August 18, 2022

Jackson Walker Welcomes Christina Vitale to Houston Litigation Group

Jackson Walker is pleased to announce the arrival of Christina Vitale as a partner in the Houston office. Joining our Trial & Appellate Litigation practice, Christina will focus on complex commercial litigation, class actions, investigations, and regulatory matters.

Attorney News • June 7, 2022

Marc Fuller Expands Media Law, Appellate, and Class Action Groups at Jackson Walker

Jackson Walker is pleased to announce the addition of Marc Fuller as a partner in the Trial & Appellate Litigation practice in Dallas. Licensed to practice in California and Texas, Marc focuses on the areas of media and First Amendment disputes, class actions, and appeals.

Attorney News • May 12, 2022

Clients Identify Jackson Walker as One of 39 Firms Most Feared in Litigation

BTI Consulting Group has named Jackson Walker among the 39 firms “Most Feared in Litigation” that demonstrate a fearless nature, urgency, relentlessness, and an aggressive strategy.

Spotlight • October 8, 2021

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