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John Sigety

Senior Counsel

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John Sigety

Senior Counsel

[email protected]
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214.559.2700
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Meet John

A pragmatic, results-oriented litigator, John Sigety protects clients’ interests in complex business disputes, including intellectual property, employment, and other commercial matters. Clients rely on his sound counsel, collaborative skills, and extensive industry knowledge when facing legal challenges. Always a creative and dedicated advocate, he convincingly translates complex concepts and aggressively negotiates to achieve favorable settlements with opposing counsel.

John particularly enjoys making deals and finding solutions to complex issues for companies and businesses, as well as arguing in court on behalf of his clients. To resolve disputes as quickly and cost-effectively as possible, he makes sure he always shoulders the litigation burden for clients, keeping them updated and on track. He is careful to present them with clear options and ask them for decisions in a palatable way.

John works hard to establish himself as the sports law expert that athletes and sports industry professionals can trust for advice and guidance in the sports industry. He has written extensively on sports law issues for several publications, and he has appeared as a radio guest to discuss the changing landscape of name, image, and likeness (NIL) rights for college athletes.

In the intellectual property arena, he finds it gratifying to help protect the rights of creative and innovative people and organizations.John diligently stays on top of the fast-moving developments in the forward-thinking, cutting-edge IP world.

Following his admission to the Texas bar, he served as a judicial intern in the 68th Civil District Court in Dallas, where he gained valuable insight into the workings of trials and practice before the District Court. Subsequently, he went on to gain considerable experience representing business owners, property managers, construction companies, municipalities, and other clients in civil defense matters. He has also advised healthcare professionals in medical malpractice lawsuits and medical board investigations. This range of experience enhances his ability to serve clients.

When John is away from the office he channels his interest in sports into positive community service. He is the director of the Volley for Jenna Volleyball Tournament, which raises money to fund scholarships to honor the memory of his sister, who was a high school volleyball player. He also serves on the executive committee of The Frisco Bowl college football game and participates in golf tournaments that support local charities. In addition, he stays active in his church.

REPRESENTATIVE EXPERIENCE

Negotiated and obtained declaratory judgment resolving over $2.4 million in assets

Prepared and obtained Judgment Non Obstante Veredicto in which Court struck plaintiff’s jury award of $825,000 for future loss of earning capacity, and significantly reduced pre-judgment interest

Obtained summary judgment for $180,000 on behalf of real estate company

Obtained dismissal of product liability claims in federal court on behalf of large national retailer

Obtained dismissal of subrogation claims in federal court on behalf of large alarm manufacturer

Obtain favorable settlement for less than 10% of original demand for national automatic sliding door manufacturer

Obtained summary judgment on behalf of national retail chain

Obtained dismissal of debt collection matter on behalf of real estate company and owner

Obtained dismissal of civil claims against large Texas-based energy company

Prepared and obtained summary judgment for law firm client in foreclosure lawsuit

Negotiated and obtained settlement for full life insurance policy value on behalf of surviving spouse

Argued and obtained summary judgment on behalf of a large multi-state property management company

Argued and obtained directed verdict on premises liability claim on behalf of large construction company

PUBLICATIONS

Bringing Down the House: The Antitrust Lawsuit that Could End the NCAA, ConductDetrimental.com (August 5, 2021)

Team and Venue Sponsorship Agreement in the COVID-19 Era, Dallas Bar Association Headnotes, Vol. 46, No. 3 (March 2021)

Sports Venue Naming Rights – Maximizing Value for the Sponsor, Dallas Bar Association Headnotes, Vol. 45, No. 4 (April 2020)

Booking.com Scores a Trademark Win at the Supreme Court, Opening the Door for Expanded Protection of Generic.com Domain Names (July 17, 2020)

The Cost of Fair Play: An Examination of How Salary Cap Proposals Have Affected Past Collective Bargaining Agreements and Will Affect the Coming NBA Collective Bargaining Negotiations, Willamette Sports Law Journal, 9, Issue 1, Fall 2011

An Examination of Demand-Side Management in the U.S. Since the Energy Crises of the 1970s, Appalachian Natural Resources Law Journal, 7 Issue 1

ADMISSIONS

State Bar of Texas, 2012

Federal Courts

  • U.S. District Court Northern District of Texas
  • U.S. District Court Eastern District of Texas
  • U.S. District Court Western District of Texas
  • U.S. District Court Southern District of Texas
  • U.S. Bankruptcy Court Northern District of Texas
  • U.S. Bankruptcy Court Eastern District of Texas
  • U.S. Bankruptcy Court Western District of Texas
  • U.S. Bankruptcy Court Southern District of Texas

LANGUAGES

Portuguese

Spanish

Education

Tulane University Law School, J.D., 2012

  • Tulane Law School Dean’s Scholarship
  • Chief Administrator of Tulane University Law School Honor Board
  • Managing Editor, The Sports Lawyers Journal

Brigham Young University, B.A., 2008

  • Adaptive Aquatics, Program Director
  • Washington Seminar internship
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