Multiple dismissals of claims in favor of social media/dating app client by leveraging both the Federal Communications Decency Act and the Texas Citizens Participation Act to effectively defeat all claims within two to four weeks of filing Motions to Dismiss.
Dismissal of fraud and conspiracy to commit fraud claims following assertion of Motion to Dismiss under the Texas Citizens Participation Act because the claims chilled defendants’ freedom of petition.
Favorable settlement on the heels of filing summary judgment for employer in an FMLA matter, which was $225,000 less than the employee offered at mediation.
Developed and implemented strategic federal litigation plan in defense of claims by telecom giant for conspiracy, tortious interference, RICO and Lanham Act violations against client and distributor of smartphones.
Developed and implemented strategic litigation plan in defamation action involving a political candidate and successfully defeated a Motion to Dismiss under the Texas Citizens Participation Act, which was upheld on appeal. Minett v. Snowden, 05-18-00003-CV, 2018 WL 2929339 (Tex. App.—Dallas June 12, 2018, pet. denied).
$160,000 final judgment at the summary judgment stage for a large, regional commercial real estate owner in dispute over the interpretation of lease terms and successfully persuaded the Fifth District Court of Appeals to affirm the summary judgment. Spy, Inc. v. SC Legacy Indep., Ltd., 05-15-00763-CV, 2016 WL 3381920 (Tex. App.—Dallas June 16, 2016), reh’g overruled (July 14, 2016).
Appellate affirmation of Motion for Summary Judgment in premises liability case including preparation of both the motion and appellee’s brief. Gomez v. Saratoga Homes, 08-14-00320-CV, 2017 WL 1164590 (Tex. App.—El Paso Mar. 29, 2017, no. pet. h.).
Appellate reversal in favor of out-of-state client’s Special Appearance including preparation of both the motion and appellee’s brief. Priller v. Cox, 05-15-01257-CV, 2016 WL 7163918 (Tex. App.—Dallas Nov. 15, 2016, no pet.).
Successful grant of a federal 12(b)(6) Motion to Dismiss in a case alleging accounting malpractice.
Defense verdict as Second Chair trial counsel for: breach of contract, breach of implied warranty, fraud, negligent misrepresentation and DTPA actions, including obtaining a counter-claim of $105,000 for attorney’s fees. Diamond Diversified Invs. v. McClain’s RV Superstore N. Dallas, 2009 WL 7310089 (Tex. Dist.) (Verdict and Settlement Summary).
