Trial Practice

Tried. Tested. Victorious.

Defense verdicts across Texas — from Nueces County to Dallas — in contract disputes, professional liability, and personal injury matters. Alex tries cases. That distinction matters.

5
Complete Defense Verdicts
TX SC
Oral Argument
All
TX State & Federal Courts
Most attorneys practicing at the appellate level focus solely on that work. Alex is different. His dual focus on trial and appellate matters means future scenarios are always in mind from day one — and opponents know he will take a case to verdict.
What We Try

Trial Practice Areas

01

Construction Contract Disputes

Defense of contractors, subcontractors, and developers against cost-overrun claims, scope disputes, and breach of contract allegations. When a general contractor sues your subcontract work, Alex defends the case — and pursues attorney's fees on counterclaim when the contract supports it.

  • Breach of contract & performance disputes
  • Subcontractor cost-overrun defense
  • Owner-contractor payment disputes
  • Consequential damages limitation defense
02

Professional Liability Defense

Trial defense of architects, engineers, and other licensed professionals against negligence claims. Chapter 150 Certificate of Merit motions, standard of care defense, and full trial preparation — with appellate record preservation baked in from the start.

  • Design professional negligence defense
  • Chapter 150 dismissal motions
  • Standard of care expert strategy
  • Errors & omissions trial defense
03

Personal Injury & Wrongful Death

Defense of businesses and individuals against catastrophic personal injury claims. Motor vehicle accidents, premises liability, and slip-and-fall defense — including a verdict where the plaintiff had undergone back fusion surgery and sought nearly $1 million in damages.

  • Motor vehicle accident defense
  • Premises liability & slip-and-fall
  • Wrongful death defense
  • Subrogation claim defense
04

Commercial Litigation

Trial defense of businesses in commercial disputes — including entertainment venue contract litigation where Alex secured a complete defense verdict and full attorney's fees recovery on counterclaim. From motion practice through jury selection to verdict.

  • Breach of commercial contract
  • Business tort defense
  • Professional services disputes
  • Fee recovery on counterclaim
Trial Results

Defense Verdicts & Significant Victories

A record built in the courtroom — not on settlements that let bad claims survive to the next case.

Defense Verdict

Professional Services — Contract Dispute

Complete defense verdict in breach of contract jury trial for professional services firm, Nueces County, Texas.

Nueces County District Court
Defense Verdict + Fees

General Contractor Defense — Cost Overrun Claim

Complete defense verdict defending general contractor against subcontractor cost-overrun claim. Recovered attorney's fees on counterclaim.

Texas District Court
Defense Verdict

Personal Injury Subrogation Defense

Complete defense verdict against personal injury subrogation claim brought against restaurant franchise operator.

Texas District Court
Defense Verdict + Fees

Commercial Venue — Contract Dispute

Complete defense verdict and full counterclaim recovery in breach of contract matter. Jury awarded all damages and attorney's fees for entertainment venue client.

Texas District Court
Defense Verdict

Motor Vehicle — Catastrophic Injury Defense

Complete defense verdict in motor vehicle accident case. Plaintiff had undergone back fusion surgery and sought nearly $1 million in damages.

Texas District Court
Summary Judgment

Slip-and-Fall — National Restaurant Operator

Summary judgment in premises liability claim against national restaurant operator. Judgment affirmed on appeal.

Affirmed on Appeal
Summary Judgment

Commercial Roof Repair — Negligence

Summary judgment in negligence claim arising from commercial roof repair. Affirmed on appeal at the Fort Worth Court of Appeals.

Affirmed — Fort Worth CoA
Summary Judgment

Product Defect — State Court

Summary judgment on product defect claims in state court on behalf of product distributor.

Texas District Court

Past results do not guarantee future outcomes. Each case is unique and must be evaluated on its own merits.

The Difference

A trial lawyer who actually tries cases

Many firms have "trial lawyers" who rarely see the inside of a courtroom. Alex's record is built on actual verdicts — in construction disputes, professional liability matters, personal injury cases, and commercial litigation across Texas.

That track record sends a message to opposing counsel: this case will be fought all the way to verdict if needed. That leverage shapes every settlement negotiation, every discovery dispute, and every motion hearing.

And when a case goes all the way, Alex is prepared. Meticulous preparation, aggressive motion practice, and vigorous jury advocacy — backed by appellate experience that ensures the record is protected for any challenge after the verdict.

5+
Defense Verdicts
TX & AZ
Licensed
Super Lawyers®
Construction Litigation

Court Admissions

  • All Texas State Courts
  • State of Arizona
  • U.S. District Court — Northern District of Texas
  • U.S. District Court — Southern District of Texas
  • U.S. District Court — Eastern District of Texas
  • U.S. District Court — Western District of Texas
  • U.S. Bankruptcy Courts — Southern & Eastern Districts

Recognition

  • Texas Super Lawyers® — Construction Litigation (2026)
  • Texas Super Lawyers Rising Star (2019–2024)
  • Citizen of the Year, City of University Park (2024)
  • Texas Bar Foundation Sustaining Life Fellow
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Whether you're defending a lawsuit or preparing for one, the time to engage trial counsel is before the first hearing — not before the first day of trial.

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