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About

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Jackson Walker is a “go to” trial firm for bet-the-company and high-profile cases in Texas and across the United States. With about 30% of the firm’s 500+ attorneys focused practicing litigation, Jackson Walker has one of the largest trial groups in the Southwest and has litigated cases in nearly every state in the nation.

Representative Matters

  • Representing the joint defense groups in the Winter Storm Uri multi-district litigation (MDL), which involves over 200 lawsuits with over 30,000 plaintiffs, two putative class actions against more than 500 defendants, and subrogation claims from over 1,000 insurance companies
  • Representation of companies in a high-stakes litigation involving over 500 homeowners in Harris County, Texas. The plaintiffs alleged property damage, diminution in value, and other damages resulting from flooding caused by Hurricane Harvey.
  • Represented Helena Agri-Enterprises before the Texas Supreme Court in a lawsuit alleging that an aerial application of herbicide damaged cotton fields in Texas.
  • Secured Texas Supreme Court ruling in favor of high-speed rail project.

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Litigation: General Commercial - Texas: Austin & Surrounds

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What the Team is Known For

Jackson Walker LLP is a renowned Texas firm with experience at every stage of local, national and international litigation. It has notable capabilities in a broad range of litigation, including professional liability and contractual disputes. The firm also handles fraud and breach of fiduciary cases, acting for both claimants and defendants. It also represents clients from a variety of sectors, ranging from energy to agriculture and insurance. With six offices across the state, the firm provides wide-ranging coverage in Texas.

Work Highlights

  • Jackson Walker LLP successfully represented Helena Agri-Enterprises before the Texas Supreme Court in a lawsuit alleging that an aerial application of herbicide damaged cotton fields in Mitchell County, Texas.

Strengths

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"The lawyers are super responsive. They have a good knowledge of the legal arena in Texas and of the judges."

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"Jackson Walker provides excellent client service. All the lawyers are very responsive and knowledgeable."

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"They are not only quick to understand the complexity of the case and issues but also develop very effective strategies."

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Notable Practitioners

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Charles Babcock
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Charles Babcock
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Charles Babcock is a respected litigator with a wealth of trial experience. He offers particular strength in First Amendment litigation.
"Chip has the heft of a real local heavyweight. He is a real industry leader and is very effective for Texas matters."
"He is a legend and a lion of the Bar."
"Chip is a First Amendment guru."
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Julia Mann
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Julia Mann
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Julia Mann is managing partner of Jackson Walker's San Antonio office and possesses wide-ranging commercial disputes expertise.
"She does a great job with difficult subject matters."
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Jeffrey Harvey
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Jeffrey Harvey
Head of Litigation: General Commercial
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Jeffrey Harvey has a broad litigation practice which includes commercial disputes as well as catastrophic injury and product liability claims.
"Jeffrey is a bottom-line guy - he is practical and well-informed. I enjoy working with him."
"He is a well-respected litigator."
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Joshua A Romero
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Joshua A Romero
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Joshua Romero is noted for his handling of trials and appeals in state and federal courts.
"Joshua is a very creative lawyer. He thinks outside the box and comes up with novel arguments to address issues in complex matters."
"He is very knowledgeable and great with client communication."
"Joshua is professional and a good writer."
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Matt Dow
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Matt Dow
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Managing partner of Jackson Walker's Austin office Matt Dow is an experienced trial lawyer who is regularly sought out to handle complex commercial disputes.
"Matt is great. He is very experienced and very connected in the Austin legal market, you can can tell judges respect him. He is a great litigator who is focused on business outcomes."
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Robert Soza
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Robert Soza
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Robert Soza has experience representing both plaintiffs and defendants at trial and on appeal in a wide range of disputes.
"Robert is extremely attuned to his jurisdiction. His background truly lends to our business."
"Robert is multi-talented and multifaceted. His breadth of knowledge is significant and he knows how our business works. He bridges that gap to give us fantastic legal advice."
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Stephen Calhoun
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Stephen Calhoun
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Stephen Calhoun has a growing reputation for his adept handling of complex commercial disputes.
"Intelligent is the best way to describe Stephen. He is very well versed on the laws and has the unique ability of remaining thorough while being strategic."
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Joseph Fischer
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Joseph Fischer
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Joseph Fischer centers his practice on complex commercial and personal injury litigation for a broad range of notable energy sector clients.
"Tré is highly energetic and good at courtroom litigation. He spans across industries so picks things up quickly and finds angles to lead cases in an effective way."
"He is an awesome litigator and a consummate professional who knows his stuff. He is great at coordinating parties on the defense side in complex litigation with multiple defendants."
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Amanda N Crouch
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Amanda N Crouch
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Amanda Crouch has experience assisting a broad range of clients in both trials and appeals.
"Amanda is great to work with. Her knowledge and ability to find answers is instrumental to representing us."
"She is strategic, creative and really knows the courts. Amanda gets really good outcomes in court."
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Brian Oates
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Brian Oates
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Brian Oates is recognized for his adept representation of clients in complex commercial litigation, with particular experience handling contractual disputes.
"Brian is responsive and ensures that our company's questions and needs are met. Brian is a good advocate, enjoyable to work with, and a strategic thinker."
"Brian is bright, responsive and brilliant."
"Brian provides outstanding services and, more importantly, results that exceed expectations."
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Ranked Lawyers at
Jackson Walker LLP

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Texas

Litigation: Trial Lawyers
Charles Babcock
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Charles Babcock
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Texas: Austin & Surrounds

Litigation: General Commercial
Joshua A Romero
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Joshua A Romero
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Band 2
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Matt Dow
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Matt Dow
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Texas: Dallas, Fort Worth & Surrounds

Litigation: General Commercial
Brian Oates
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Brian Oates
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Texas: Houston & Surrounds

Litigation: General Commercial
Charles Babcock
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Charles Babcock
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Band 2
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Joseph Fischer
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Joseph Fischer
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Texas: San Antonio & Surrounds

Litigation: General Commercial
Julia Mann
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Julia Mann
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Band 1
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Jeffrey Harvey
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Jeffrey Harvey
Head of Litigation: General Commercial
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Band 2
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Robert Soza
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Robert Soza
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Stephen Calhoun
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Stephen Calhoun
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Band 2
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Amanda N Crouch
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Amanda N Crouch
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Up and Coming
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Members

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Brad Anderson

Breck Harrison

Brett Kutnick

Christopher Bankler

Danica Milios

Erica Benites Giese

Hugh Tanner

Jeff Gilmore

Jennifer Freel

Joel Glover

Jonathan Neerman

Justin V. Lee

Laura M. Kidd Cordova

Luke Gilman

Marc Fuller

Marilyn Brown

Mark Josephs

Matthew Swantner

Michael Murtha

Noah Galton

Richard Howell

Robert Latham

Ross Forbes

Head of Department

Sarah Patel Pacheco

Scott Wheatley

William Jenkins

Industries

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Agriculture and Agribusiness

Art and Entertainment

Aviation and Aerospace

Business and Professional Services

Education

Energy and Utilities

Financial Services & Investors

Government and Public Sector

Health and Life Sciences

Industrials, Engineering and Manufacturing

Insurance

Property, Construction and Infrastructure

Resources and Mining

Retail and Consumer

Sport

Technology, Media and Telecoms (TMT)

Transport