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 450+ lawyers. 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.
August 4, 2022
Mentions
Brittani Rollen Shares Story Behind The Tiny Talker Device on FOX 4 Dallas-Fort Worth
Brittani Rollen was joined by her husband, Ryan, and their son, Lucas, to speak with Shaun Rabb from FOX 4 Dallas-Fort Worth about the story behind The Tiny Talker, a simple, low-cost push button speech tablet designed to help nonverbal children communicate their needs.
July 29, 2022
Speaking Engagements
Erica Benites Giese to Speak at Lawtina Network Summit
Erica Benites Giese is scheduled to present at the Lawtina Network Summit at the St. Mary’s University School of Law on August 5-6, 2022. The Lawtina Network Summit will gather pre-law and Latina lawyers as they participate in information sessions, relationship-building activities, and networking opportunities.
July 28, 2022
Mentions
Patent Lawyers: WDTX Waco Order Unfair, Misguided and Hypocritical | The Texas Lawbook
In a Texas Lawbook article discussing an order to “equitably distribute” all future patent cases filed in the Waco Division, Jackson Walker partner Arthur Gollwitzer shared insight as a former federal prosecutor and a current patent litigation attorney.
“Patent owners chose the Waco Division because Judge Albright embraces patent cases, capably manages his docket, has a long history of working in patent law and his standing orders and procedures provided a great deal of predictability for both plaintiffs and defendants,” Art noted.
July 12, 2022
Attorney News
Meredith Tavallaee Graduates From Dallas County’s Leadership Arts Institute
Jackson Walker congratulates Meredith Tavallaee on graduating from the Leadership Arts Institute as a member of the Dallas Class of 2022.
July 8, 2022
Insights
U.S. Supreme Court Again to Address DOJ’s Prosecution of ‘Honest Services Fraud’
By Arthur Gollwitzer
Can a private citizen who holds no elected office or government position owe a fiduciary duty to the general public such that he can be convicted of honest services fraud? On June 30, 2022, the Supreme Court granted certiorari in Percoco v. United States to answer that question.
July 7, 2022
Insights
Truth Remains a Strong Ground for Summary Judgment in Texas
By Joel Glover
A Texas court reaffirmed last month that truth is still a defense to a defamation claim against a newspaper regarding a matter of public concern. In Gallaher v. Denton Media Company, the Fort Worth Court of Appeals reinforced the statutory protections afforded to journalists against such claims and explained the contours of the defense. Gallaher is significant because it shows the defense’s strength even in the face of conflicting accounts about the accuracy of sources considered prior to publication.
June 30, 2022
Mentions
How We Fight Back When Officials Resist Releasing Information You Have a Right to Know | ProPublica
In an article about a case involving The Dallas Morning News and a public records request related to the Uvalde school shooting, Jackson Walker partner Paul Watler noted, “It is certainly my belief that the amendment put a stop to the practice of governmental bodies using the exception to withhold public information when the body lacked a reasonable anticipation of litigation, which is what had occurred in the Garland case.”
June 30, 2022
Attorney News
The Center for American and International Law Elects Chip Babcock to Board of Trustees
Jackson Walker proudly congratulates Chip Babcock on his election as a trustee of The Center for American and International Law, effective June 30, 2022.
