Representative Experience
Won a directed verdict for an individual in a state court jury trial of a nuisance suit where plaintiffs claimed $5,000,000 in damages.
Representative Experience
Successfully defended a City’s right to enforce its zoning regulations on a wastewater treatment plant proposed by another governmental entity in an expedited bond validation suit; on direct appeal to the Texas Supreme Court, obtained a decision denying the opposing party jurisdiction.
Representative Experience
Represented an EPC contractor in a $42M construction defect dispute and a $2M payment claim through trial court and owner bankruptcy proceedings. Representation included obtaining a $2.1M mechanic’s lien on behalf of the contractor with priority over the lender’s deed of trust, resulting in favorable settlement.
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Represented multiple municipally owned utility and electric cooperatives in a group of related breach-of-contract suits against a wholesale electric utility provider. All cases were resolved by agreement.
Representative Experience
Represented governmental entities on appeal to intermediate appellate courts and the Texas Supreme Court on a variety of issues, including governmental immunity and takings.
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Obtained summary dismissals for various governmental entities at the trial level in both state and federal court based on governmental immunity.
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Assisted in securing the first reservoir permit issued by the State of Texas in almost thirty years for a regional water district.
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Assisted governmental entities in defending and evaluating the legality of procurement procedures on various multimillion-dollar public works projects involving alternative delivery systems.