Trial & Appellate Litigation
Jackson Walker is the “go-to” trial firm for many clients in complex or bet-the-company cases in Texas and across the U.S. Clients often tell us, “We hire you for the difficult ones.” Our trial attorneys are known for advocacy, judgment, and responsiveness. Listening, understanding and believing in the goals of our clients are our guideposts in delivering results at the courthouse.
Jackson Walker’s trial group is one of the Southwest’s largest, encompassing about 30 percent of the firm’s approximately 500 attorneys. Our diverse experience covers multiple industry sectors and specialty practice areas and takes us into courthouses across the Lone Star State, from the major markets of Dallas-Fort Worth, Houston, Austin and San Antonio to the Rio Grande Valley, East and West Texas, and the Gulf Coast. Our trial practice also spans the U.S., as we have litigated cases in nearly every state in the union.
We remind ourselves every day of the privilege we enjoy representing outstanding clients in important cases demanding the best we can offer.
- Results: We are known for our expertise in bet-the-company and high-profile cases in Texas, nationally and internationally. Yet, we bring a client- and results-oriented focus to all cases, regardless of size or amount in controversy.
- Preparation: We prepare each case as if it were going to trial, which increases the opportunity for an early, favorable pre-trial resolution. If the case must be tried, we’re ready.
- Efficiency: We zealously represent our clients in litigation with a steady eye on the bottom line in terms of costs and desired results. We use best practices in project management to ensure predictability and cost control for our clients, and we adapt our fee structure to client needs, from traditional hourly billing at competitive rates to alternative fee arrangements.
- Technology: Here’s how Texas Lawyer described one of our partners in a high-profile trial. He “didn’t just tell the (Court) what he intended to prove, he used his timeline and PowerPoint presentation to prove his case.” Our innovative use of graphics and video exemplifies a commitment to excellence in the courtroom.
- Alternatives: Our attorneys are thoroughly experienced in all forms of alternative dispute resolution, including mediation and arbitration.
US Supreme Court Vacates Richard Glossip’s Conviction, Orders New Trial
February 25, 2025
Jackson Walker Secures Denial of IPR of AS-Schneider Patent
January 21, 2025
January 23, 2026
Mentions
Tim Davis and Bethany Pickett Shah Featured as “Litigator of the Week” Runners-Up
Jackson Walker partners Tim Davis and Bethany Pickett Shah were featured in Litigation Daily’s “Litigators of the Week” as runners-up for their work representing the Keller Independent School District.
January 20, 2026
Attorney News
‘Lawdragon’ Recognizes Edwin Buffmire, Tré Fischer, and David Moran Among Leading Global Antitrust & Competition Lawyers of 2026
Jackson Walker announces that three partners have been named to the 2026 “Lawdragon 500 Leading Global Antitrust & Competition Lawyers” list.
January 21, 2026
Insights
Texas Business Court Enforces Punitive-Damages Waiver and Clarifies Post-Resignation Trustee Duties
By Chris Bankler
In Preston Hollow Capital, LLC v. Truist Bank, Cause No. 25-BC01B-0030, the Texas Business Court issued a detailed opinion addressing three recurring issues in sophisticated financing disputes: (1) whether the parties’ contract that barred punitive damages was enforceable, (2) whether such a waiver in one transaction document applies across a multi-document financing, and (3) what fiduciary duties—if any—survive a trustee’s resignation.
January 16, 2026
Insights
Wrangling Over ‘Good Faith’ In Texas Commodity Contracts | Law360
By Michael H. Bernick and Shannon Wright
In this article featured in Law360, Michael H. Bernick and Shannon Wright examine how “good faith” limits a party’s ability to vary quantities under Texas UCC § 2.306(a) in requirements and outputs contracts for commodities like natural gas, particularly when a party seeks to reduce volumes to zero during price spikes or collapses.
January 13, 2026
Attorney News
Brittani Rollen Named Chair of Tarrant County Bar Foundation
Jackson Walker proudly congratulates Brittani Rollen on being named Chair of the Tarrant County Bar Foundation (TCBF) for 2026-2027.
December 30, 2025
Attorney News
‘D Magazine’ Lists Four Jackson Walker Attorneys Among “Best Lawyers Under 40” for 2026
Jackson Walker congratulates Dallas attorneys Adrian Allen, Vienna Flores Anaya, Miguel A. Ortiz, and Elizabeth W. Pittman on their inclusion in D Magazine’s 2026 “Best Lawyers Under 40” list recognizing outstanding young attorneys in the North Texas area.
December 22, 2025
Attorney News
Zach Zurek Joins Historic 50th Class of Leadership San Antonio
Jackson Walker partner Zach Zurek has been selected as a member of the 50th Class of Leadership San Antonio (LSA).
December 18, 2025
Insights
The Spizzirri Dilemma: Supreme Court Review of The Tangled Web of Federal Court Jurisdiction to Review Arbitration Awards | Chartered Institute of Arbitrators
In this article featured in Chartered Institute of Arbitrators, Lionel M. Schooler examines the Supreme Court’s grant of certiorari in Adrian Jules v. Andre Balazs Properties, which directly presents whether a federal court that properly exercised jurisdiction and stayed a case pending arbitration retains authority to hear post-award applications to confirm or vacate under FAA §§ 9 or 10.
December 16, 2025
Attorney News
Allison Allman Appointed to Texas State Bar Professional Ethics Committee
Jackson Walker is pleased to announce that Allison Allman has been appointed by the Texas Supreme Court to a three-year term on the Professional Ethics Committee for the State Bar of Texas.
