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.
March 6, 2024
Attorney News
Bob Latham Named Fellow of American College of Trial Lawyers
Jackson Walker is pleased to congratulate Dallas partner Robert P. Latham on his confirmation as a Fellow of the American College of Trial Lawyers (ACTL), one of the premier legal associations in North America.
March 4, 2024
Speaking Engagements
Sue Ayers to Present at Travis County Women Lawyers’ Association Half-Day Ethics CLE Program
Jackson Walker partner Susan Dillon Ayers will deliver a presentation titled “Mo’ Money, Mo’ Problems” at the Travis County Women Lawyers’ Association (TCWLA) Half-Day Ethics CLE on Friday, April 5.
March 1, 2024
Attorney News
Nate St. Clair Shortlisted for Managing IP’s Texas Litigator of the Year Award
Dallas partner Nate St. Clair has been named one of just six attorneys shortlisted for the Litigator of the Year – Texas award by Managing IP, a global resource for intellectual property news and analysis. The winners will be announced at the Managing IP Americas Awards Ceremony in New York City on April 25, 2024.
February 29, 2024
Mentions
Chip Babcock Profiled in Best American Baseball Experts Society
“Chip has earned a reputation as one of the nation’s top litigators and has garnered many awards from many distinguished trial groups along the way. There are likely more achievements to come as he continues to practice full-time, but the interesting storyline to me is that despite all of his success in a notoriously adversarial profession, Chip remains a down-to-earth, hail-fellow-well-met, in the truest sense of the terms. That is exceedingly rare in the modern world of Rambo litigation.”
February 21, 2024
Speaking Engagements
Lionel Schooler to Discuss the Status of FLSA Collective Action Certification
Jackson Walker partner Lionel M. Schooler is set to participate in a panel discussion that will delve into the current state of FLSA collective action certification in light of the recent Swales and Clark appellate decisions.
February 20, 2024
Attorney News
Jackson Walker Adds Former Federal Prosecutor In Dallas | Law360 (Subscription Required)
Jackson Walker has bolstered its investigations and white collar team with Joe Magliolo, a new partner in Dallas.
February 20, 2024
Speaking Engagements
Sue Ayers Presents “Eminent Domain 101” at Travis County Women Lawyers Association CLE Program
Jackson Walker partner Susan Dillon Ayers will deliver a presentation titled “TxDot is About to Wreck Your Life: Eminent Domain 101” during the Travis County Women Lawyers Association (TCWLA) CLE on Wednesday, February 21 at 12 p.m.
February 19, 2024
Attorney News
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.
February 15, 2024
Speaking Engagements
Sue Ayers Presents at Comal County Bar Association CLE Program
Austin partner Susan Dillon Ayers led a Continuing Legal Education (CLE) session for members of the Comal County Bar Association today.