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Jackson Walker LLP

Litigation

9 ranked lawyers

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Texas

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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. Has notable capabilities in a broad range of litigation, including professional liability and contractual disputes. Also handles fraud and breach of fiduciary cases, acting for both claimants and defendants. Represents clients from a variety of sectors, ranging from energy to agriculture and insurance. With seven offices across the state, the firm provides wide-ranging coverage in Texas.

Strengths

"Jackson Walker is incredible at handling a myriad of aspects of litigation from a government regulatory perspective to civil litigation. They're exceptional."

"The firm looks to put you in the best position with the best outcome for your company. They're very strong in front of a judge, the work product is very good and the litigators are incredibly strong."

"Their courtroom advocacy is top-notch and they're the type of lawyers you always expect to be fully prepared. They don't miss details, are effective advocates in court and excellent all round."

Work highlights

Jackson Walker LLP represented Warner Bros Entertainment at the Texas Supreme Court in a defamation case brought by a former Dallas Cowboys football player over the publication of an article on TMZ.com.

The group acted for CPS Energy in high-profile multidistrict litigation arising from power outages caused by Storm Uri.

Jackson Walker represented Era Group in a breach of contract suit against SpaceX, in connection with a multi-year project to provide helicopter rescue for astronauts returning from space.

Notable practitioners

Amanda Crouch has experience assisting a broad range of clients in both trials and appeals.
"She is an expert in the law. People love working with her and trust her fully with their defense." "She's an incredibly dedicated and zealous advocate."

Charles Babcock is a respected litigator with a wealth of trial experience. He offers particular strength in First Amendment litigation.
"Chip is very well respected, particularly in the area of media and First Amendment law." "He's a fantastic trial attorney and litigator in Texas. Having Chip in your team is a boon to your practice. He is so informative on the court system there, experienced and knowledgeable about the law."

Jeffrey Harvey has a broad litigation practice which includes commercial disputes as well as catastrophic injury and product liability claims. His recent work includes litigation arising out of Winter Storm Uri.

Joshua Romero is noted for his handling of trials and appeals in state and federal courts.
"He's really great and really responsive to us."

Julia Mann is managing partner of the firm's San Antonio office and possesses wide-ranging commercial disputes expertise.
"She is a very serious and talented litigator. She's smart, prepared and I think very highly of her. She's effective in court too." "Julia is a very strong and determined leader. She's incredibly professional and very diligent."

Managing partner of the Austin office Matt Dow is an experienced trial lawyer who is regularly sought out to handle complex commercial disputes.
"He's a really smart lawyer and has a good reputation as a trial lawyer." "He is known as smart."

Robert Soza has experience representing both plaintiffs and defendants at trial and on appeal in a wide range of disputes.
"Robert is well regarded by clients." "He's a good lawyer." "He's highly intelligent and very prepared with a stellar reputation."

Stephen Calhoun has a growing reputation for his adept handling of complex commercial disputes.
"Steve is very diligent. He's always looking 15 steps ahead and is a great litigator."

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Overview

Jackson Walker is the “go to” trial firm for clients in complex or "bet-the-company" cases in Texas and across the U.S. Clients often say, “We hire Jackson Walker for the difficult ones.” Their trial attorneys are known for advocacy, judgment, and responsiveness. Listening, understanding and believing in the goals of their clients are the guideposts to delivering results at the courthouse.

Jackson Walker’s trial group is one of the Southwest’s largest, encompassing nearly half of the firm’s 400+ lawyers. Their diverse experience covers multiple industry sectors and specialty practice areas and takes them 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. Their trial practice also spans the U.S., as they have litigated cases in nearly every state in the union.

With a mindset and work ethic that it is a privilege to represent outstanding clients in important cases demanding the best they can offer, Jackson Walker litigation attorneys are known throughout the country.

For more information, visit: https://www.jw.com/practice-areas/litigation/