Represented a securities broker client in obtaining confirmation of a FINRA award and dismissal of a motion to vacate the award in Dallas district court on the novel ground that the motion was untimely. The Court of Appeals agreed with Akerman’s argument and held for the first time in Texas that a court proceeding to vacate an arbitration award under the Federal Arbitration Act is not timely unless: (1) it is filed, and, (2) service of process is issued on each adverse party in accordance with the Texas Arbitration Act—within the three-month limitations period set by the FAA.

Represented national real estate educational seminar company and its employees in highly contentious and complex commercial dispute against competing company in numerous federal and state cases including claims for breach of non-compete, business disparagement, fraud, conversion, breach of fiduciary duty, tortious interference, fraudulent inducement, and theft of services.

Represented physician in litigation involving negligence claim against amusement park defendant. First chair trial counsel - exclusively handled every aspect of three-day jury trial. Successfully obtained jury verdict and damages. 

Represented professional football team and stadium corporation in multiple lawsuits against suite-holders for breach of lease contracts. Successfully negotiated multiple favorable settlements for clients. 

Represented prominent entertainer, actor, and comedian in lawsuit brought by former talent manager and agent. Successfully negotiated favorable settlement of all claims. 

Represented bankruptcy trustee of major energy company in constructive fraudulent transfer cases.

Represented real estate development company held in receivership in suit against contractor, subcontractor, and geotechnical testing firm for breach of contract, breach of warranty, fraud, negligence, and conspiracy in faulty construction of a 268-acre mixed-used development project. 

Represented a leading global tax advisory services firm in suit against marketing partner regarding municipal tax incentive agreements by which municipalities share portions of their sales tax receipts with retailers who open sales-processing offices in their towns. 

Represented major seafood chain in defense of products liability claims regarding raw oysters. Successfully negotiated favorable settlement.

Represented restaurant franchisee clients in defense of claims for breach of franchise agreement, trademark infringement, and fraud in Indiana federal court. 

Represented lender in litigation involving breach of fiduciary duty, negligent hiring and supervision, negligent misrepresentation, and DTPA violations against escrow company and its officers. Successfully obtained judgment against all defendants. Second chair trial counsel. 

Represented municipal chamber of commerce in case involving defense of directors and officers against claims for breach of contract and breach of fiduciary duty. Third-chair trial counsel. 

Represented jeweler client in regards to client’s claims against a major international jeweler for trademark infringement and dilution and claims against advertising agency for contributory trademark infringement. Successfully negotiated favorable settlements for client. 

Represented corporate client in litigation involving copyright infringement claims made against client by multiple major software companies. Successfully negotiated multiple favorable settlements for client. 

Represented oil field equipment manufacturer in defense of products liability claim. Successfully obtained summary judgment, thereby dismissing case. 

Represented big-box retailer in defense of a non-subscriber to Texas Workers’ Compensation negligence claim. Successfully argued for and obtained summary judgment, thereby dismissing case. 

Successfully obtained summary judgment and was awarded attorneys’ fees in defense of needy clients against fraud, conversion, and breach of fiduciary duty claims in reverse mortgage lawsuit.