OverviewJustin serves as the leader of the Firm’s Insurance practice. His primary goal is to help his clients identify and avoid litigation exposure when possible and navigate legal disputes when necessary. He has handled a wide variety of complex commercial litigation matters, with a focus on recovering insurance benefits. Justin represents publicly- and privately-held companies in both federal and state courts in contract, first-party insurance coverage, personal injury, construction, products liability, intellectual property, D&O and other complex commercial litigation matters. Prior to the practice of law, Justin spent more than a decade working in federal law enforcement and as a member of the U.S. Intelligence Community. He has been recognized as a “Texas Rising Star” by Thomson Reuters each year since 2019 and in the Best Lawyers “Ones to Watch” directory for both Commercial Litigation and Insurance Law consecutively since 2022. Memberships
- American Bar Association
- State Bar of Texas, Insurance Law Section
- Houston Bar Association
- Lake Houston Area Chamber of Commerce
OverviewJustin serves as the leader of the Firm’s Insurance practice. His primary goal is to help his clients identify and avoid litigation exposure when possible and navigate legal disputes when necessary. He has handled a wide variety of complex commercial litigation matters, with a focus on recovering insurance benefits. Justin represents publicly- and privately-held companies in both federal and state courts in contract, first-party insurance coverage, personal injury, construction, products liability, intellectual property, D&O and other complex commercial litigation matters. Prior to the practice of law, Justin spent more than a decade working in federal law enforcement and as a member of the U.S. Intelligence Community. He has been recognized as a “Texas Rising Star” by Thomson Reuters each year since 2019 and in the Best Lawyers “Ones to Watch” directory for both Commercial Litigation and Insurance Law consecutively since 2022. ExperienceProducts Liability LitigationRepresented a multinational oxygen production company in the successful resolution of a negligence and products liability suit involving more than $100 MM in [more]Represented a multinational oxygen production company in the successful resolution of a negligence and products liability suit involving more than $100 MM in alleged damages resulting from the explosion of a chemical plant. [less]Energy Litigation + Breach of ContractRepresented a Houston-based energy supply company in obtaining a judgment in excess of $1 MM against a rig design and manufacturing [more]Represented a Houston-based energy supply company in obtaining a judgment in excess of $1 MM against a rig design and manufacturing company for breach of contract. [less]Real Estate Litigation + Breach of ContractRepresented the former owner of a large apartment complex in the successful dismissal with prejudice of a $4 MM breach [more]Represented the former owner of a large apartment complex in the successful dismissal with prejudice of a $4 MM breach of contract and misrepresentation case regarding the sale of the property. [less]Insurance Coverage + Industrial LitigationRepresented a multinational industrial company in the successful resolution of a contentious multi-million dollar insurance [more]Represented a multinational industrial company in the successful resolution of a contentious multi-million dollar insurance coverage case. [less]Insurance + Bad Faith LitigationRepresented numerous insurers, policy holders, third party administrators, loss adjusting firms and adjusters in high-exposure insurance coverage, bad faith [more]Represented numerous insurers, policy holders, third party administrators, loss adjusting firms and adjusters in high-exposure insurance coverage, bad faith and contract litigation. [less]Energy + IP LitigationRepresented a large oil and gas services company in the favorable resolution of a complex dispute over the ownership of intellectual property reportedly worth more [more]Represented a large oil and gas services company in the favorable resolution of a complex dispute over the ownership of intellectual property reportedly worth more than $100 MM. [less]Business Ownership + Breach of Contract LitigationRepresented a health care provider in the successful resolution of a shareholder buyout dispute from a large, Houston-based practice. Employment LitigationRepresented individuals in cases involving tortious interference claims, non-compete agreements, and unpaid bonuses and commissions. Manufacturing Insurance DefenseRepresented an international equipment manufacturer and supplier in three lawsuits involving its customers, the installation contractors, a general contractor and the insurers under multiple policies. [more]Represented an international equipment manufacturer and supplier in three lawsuits involving its customers, the installation contractors, a general contractor and the insurers under multiple policies. Our team secured funding to defend the suits brought against our client, as well as substantial funds to permit settling the claims against our client. [less]Manufacturing Insurance CoverageRepresented an international industrial manufacturing company in several insurance coverage matters, including the recovery of business income losses, property damages coverage [more]Represented an international industrial manufacturing company in several insurance coverage matters, including the recovery of business income losses, property damages coverage, equipment breakdown coverage, and Employment Practices Liability (EPL) coverage. [less]Trustee RepresentationRepresented a trustee in a case filed by an insurance company in Kansas. The insurance company brought a declaratory judgment action against our Texas client’s interest in Kansas [more]Represented a trustee in a case filed by an insurance company in Kansas. The insurance company brought a declaratory judgment action against our Texas client’s interest in Kansas and was seeking to avoid all coverage under the policy. Our team filed a breach of contract, violation of the Texas Insurance Code and bad faith case in Texas, which the other side wanted to consolidate in Kansas. After asking for the Kansas case to be dismissed under the Brillhart/Mhoon abstention doctrines, the federal court in Kansas ruled in our favor without any argument to dismiss the entire Kansas case. [less]Health Care Coverage + IP Dispute Represented a medical treatment company in obtaining defense costs for a complicated and contentious intellectual property dispute under a novel coverage theory. Industrial Company CoverageRepresented an international industrial equipment maintenance and sales company in obtaining replacement costs to replace vital operational equipment that was damaged during a catastrophic event. Real Estate Finance CoverageRepresented a real estate finance company in obtaining funds to restore a real estate investment asset damaged by the negligent installation of water piping. Insurance Defense + Multi-District LitigationRepresented a defendant in high-exposure multi-district litigation involving claims by thousands of people for personal injuries and the death of ten individuals. [more]Represented a defendant in high-exposure multi-district litigation involving claims by thousands of people for personal injuries and the death of ten individuals. After securing defense costs for the client, our team defended the claims and successfully obtained summary judgment against all liability for the event and secured its dismissal. [less]Health Care Coverage + D&O Insurance Represented an emergency medical care provider in the recovery of defense costs and settlement funds under Directors and Officers and Employee Liability insurance [more]Represented an emergency medical care provider in the recovery of defense costs and settlement funds under Directors and Officers and Employee Liability insurance to resolve three contentious lawsuits by former owners, officers, directors and employees of our client. [less]Energy Company Indemnity DisputeRepresented a Fortune 500 energy infrastructure company in a commercial indemnity dispute with a global energy company related to two Louisiana based personal injury cases. [more]Represented a Fortune 500 energy infrastructure company in a commercial indemnity dispute with a global energy company related to two Louisiana based personal injury cases. Our team obtained summary judgment securing our clients’ ability to recover its defense costs and settlement funds. [less]Defense + Mass Tort Represented an international crane design and manufacturing company in the defense of mass tort litigation involving claims by more than one hundred plaintiffs for property damage [more]Represented an international crane design and manufacturing company in the defense of mass tort litigation involving claims by more than one hundred plaintiffs for property damage and personal injuries involving the collapse of a tower crane. Our team successfully obtained summary judgment and dismissal of the claims brought against our client. [less]Insurance CoverageRepresented a car dealership in a lawsuit against its carrier and the insurance agency concerning (i) coverage for hail damage to one of its roofs and (ii) the agency’s refusal to provide its promised claims handling services. [more]Represented a car dealership in a lawsuit against its carrier and the insurance agency concerning (i) coverage for hail damage to one of its roofs and (ii) the agency’s refusal to provide its promised claims handling services. Our team successfully remanded the case back to Texas State Court and obtained a favorable settlement for the client from both the carrier and the agency for replacement of the roof and attorneys’ fees. [less]Insurance CoverageRepresented a car dealership in a lawsuit against its carrier and the insurance agency concerning: (i) coverage for fire and water damage caused by a severe freeze [more]Represented a car dealership in a lawsuit against its carrier and the insurance agency concerning: (i) coverage for fire and water damage caused by a severe freeze; (ii) the agency’s refusal to provide its promised claims handling services; and (iii) the agency’s failure to correctly list all of the client’s buildings on the application of insurance. Our team obtained a favorable settlement from both the carrier and the agency to cover the cost of repairs and attorneys’ fees. [less]
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