Texas Bar Association, Insurance Law and Construction Law Section member
Texas Bar Foundation, Fellow
Texas Association of Defense Counsel – President (2022-2023)
International Association of Defense Counsel
Dallas Bar Association – Construction Law Section, Tort and Insurance Practice Section

Co-Author, "Defense Against the "Reptile Theory" in Litigation," Cooper & Scully Newsletter, June 2021

Impact of COVID-19 on Construction Industry, 16th Annual Construction Symposium, Cooper & Scully, January 29, 2021

Panelist, Construction Issues: Breach of Contract or Breach of Warranty? Election of Remedies and Causes of Action in Texas, 15th Annual Construction Symposium, Cooper & Scully, January 31, 2020

Lonergan v. Spearin: A Tale of Two Cases, 15th Annual Construction Symposium, Cooper & Scully, January 31, 2020

Dual Breaches, 14^th Annual Construction Symposium, Cooper & Scully, January 25, 2019

Panelist, Joint and Several Contractual Liability and Settlement Credits: A Look at the “One Satisfaction Rule” in Texas, 14^th Annual Construction Symposium, Cooper & Scully, January 25, 2019

Panelist, GAIC v. Hamel – Requirement of Trial: A Panel Discussion, 13th Annual Insurance Symposium, sponsored by Cooper & Scully, P.C., January 2018

Challenging Contract Provisions, 12th Annual Construction Symposium, sponsored by Cooper & Scully, P.C., January 2017

Panelist, The Impact of the Affordable Care Act on Proof of Damages for Construction Injuries, 11th Annual Construction Symposium, sponsored by Cooper & Scully, P.C., January 2016

Statutory Indemnity from Manufacturers in Construction Litigation, 10th Annual Construction Symposium, sponsored by Cooper & Scully, P.C., January 2015

Panelist, Strategies Dealing With Chapter 18 Medical Records Affidavits, 10th Annual Construction Symposium, sponsored by Cooper & Scully, P.C., January 2015

Panelist, Construction Indemnity and Risk Transfer, TADC Spring Meeting 2014

Zachry v. Port of Houston Authority, 9th Annual Construction Symposium, sponsored by Cooper & Scully, P.C., January 2014

“Non-Standard Discovery,” 8th Annual Construction Symposium, sponsored by Cooper & Scully, P.C., February 2013

Panelist, “Multi-Party Construction Defect Litigation,” Strafford Publications Webinar, March 2012

House Bill 274, 7th Annual Construction Symposium, sponsored by Cooper & Scully, P.C., January 2012 

Allocating Liability in a Multi-Party Construction Defect Case – University of Texas Annual Construction Law Seminar, September 2011 

Proving up Covered Claims - Texas Lawyer, July 2011 

Texas Residential Claims – Where Are We Now? - Grayson County Bar Association, July 2011 

Statutory Indemnity From Manufacturers in Construction Litigation, 6th Annual Construction Symposium, sponsored by Cooper & Scully, P.C., January 2011
 
Third Party Practice, 5th Annual Construction Symposium, sponsored by Cooper & Scully, P.C., January 2010 

Panelist, Trigger of Coverage and Don’s Building Supply, 4th Annual Construction Symposium, sponsored by Cooper & Scully, P.C., January 2009 

Panelist, Settlement/Allocations/Contribution and Equitable Subrogation, 4th Annual Construction Symposium, sponsored by Cooper & Scully, P.C., January 2009 

Recent Changes to the AIA Contract Documents and Their Impact, 4th Annual Construction Symposium, sponsored by Cooper & Scully, P.C., January 2009 

Settle and Chase, 3rd Annual Construction Symposium, sponsored by Cooper & Scully, P.C., January 2008 

Panelist, Trigger Theories - When Does Property Damage Occur in the Continuous or Progressive Damage Claim?, 3rd Annual Construction Symposium, sponsored by Cooper & Scully, P.C., January 2008 

Finding Help – Identifying Other Potential Parties And Issues Encountered In Doing So, 2nd Annual Construction Symposium, sponsored by Cooper & Scully, P.C., January 2007 

Insurance Coverage for Construction Defects, 1st Annual Construction Symposium, sponsored by Cooper & Scully, P.C., January 2006 

Extracontractual Liability, TADC Summer Meeting, 2005 

Emerging Construction Issues, 13th Annual Coverage and Bad Faith Seminar, sponsored by Cooper & Scully, P.C., 2006 

Insurance Coverage for Construction Defects, 12th Annual Coverage and Bad Faith Seminar, sponsored by Cooper & Scully, P.C., 2005 

Changes in the Construction Arena, 11th Annual Coverage and Bad Faith Seminar, sponsored by Cooper & Scully, P.C., 2004 

Insurance Coverage for Construction Defects, 10th Annual Coverage & Bad Faith Seminar, sponsored by Cooper & Scully, P.C., 2003 

Interpretations and Requirements of Article 21.55, 9th Annual Coverage & Bad Faith Seminar, sponsored by Cooper & Scully, P.C., 2002 

Article 21.55: The First Party Claims Statute and Efforts to Make It Something More, 8th Annual Coverage & Bad Faith Seminar, sponsored by Cooper & Scully, P.C., 2001

Insurance Coverage for Construction Defects, 7th Annual Coverage & Bad Faith Seminar, sponsored by Cooper & Scully, P.C., 2000 

Insurance Coverage for Construction Defects, 6th Annual Coverage & Bad Faith Seminar, sponsored by Cooper & Scully, P.C., 1999 

Contractual Indemnity and Risk Transfer - Passing the Buck, 5th Annual Coverage & Bad Faith Seminar, sponsored by Cooper & Scully, P.C., 1998
 
Defending Land Use and Zoning Cases, Defending Governmental Entities

Published Cases

Jackson v. Head Start of Greater Dallas, 2023 WL 2364973 (Tex. App. - Dallas 2023, pet. denied)

Maldonado v. Sumeer Homes, et al, 2015 WL 3866561 (Tex. App.-Dallas 2015)

Hernandez v. Highland Homes, 345 S.W.3d 150 (Tex. App.-Dallas 2011, pet. denied)

CBM Engineers, Inc. v. Tellepsen Builders, LP, 403 SW3d 339 (Tex. App. – Houston [1st Dist.] 2013)

Tellepsen Builders, LP v. Kendall/Heaton Associates, Inc., 325 S.W.3d 692 (Tex. App.—Houston [1st Dist.] 2010, pet. denied) 

Paragon Gen’l Contractors v. Larco Constr., Inc., 227 S.W.3d 876, 2007 WL1816881 (Tex.App.—Dallas 2007, no pet.) 

Grapevine Excavation, Inc. v. Maryland Lloyds, 35 S.W.3d 1 (Tex. 2000) 

Federated Mut. Ins. Co. v. Grapevine Excavation, 97 F.3d 720 (5th Cir. 1999) 

Dallas Metal Fabricators v. Lancaster Indep. School Dist., 13 S.W.3d 123 (Tex. App.–Dallas 2000, pet. denied) 

Birenbaum v. Option Care, Inc., 971 S.W.2d 497 (Tex. App.–Dallas 1997, pet. denied)

Representative Cases

Obtained a complete defense verdict in arbitration of claims by multiple homeowners alleging excessive condensation of windows and oversized HVAC systems.

Obtained a complete defense verdict in arbitration of claims by homeowners alleging breach of implied warranties due to rodent infestation and plumbing issues.

Obtained a directed verdict in favor of a homebuilder in a case involving alleged misrepresentations in building plans.

Obtained a favorable verdict in favor of a property insurer in a case involving a fire loss resulting in a verdict for less than the amount offered in the original adjustment of the claim.

Obtained a verdict of no liability in favor of a paving contractor in a construction defect case involving the flooding of a residential neighborhood and several homes. 

Obtained a verdict of no liability in favor of a design professional in a residential construction defect case involving significant movement at the residence. 

Successfully defended a general contractor in a multi-million dollar construction defect arbitration involving an apartment complex resulting in our client receiving a favorable settlement and obtaining recoveries against numerous other contractors. 

Successfully defended a general contractor in a multi-million dollar construction defect case involving significant movement of a department store which resulted in our client receiving a favorable settlement. 

Obtained a defense verdict for an independent adjusting firm in a bad faith case involving the handling of a sewage backup/water intrusion claim. 

Represented owner/operator of Barnett Shale natural gas well in multi-party personal injury related to uncontrolled pressure release, successfully negotiating settlement of claims brought by plaintiff and claims against subcontractor defendants.