John's practice focuses primarily on representing insurers in large loss subrogation matters arising from major catastrophic events including fires, electrical generator failures, hurricanes, industrial explosions, and terrorist actions as well as their insureds in various commercial disputes, and product liability actions.
John also represents insurers in first party insurance coverage matters by assisting clients with common coverage and adjustment issues such as identifying damage, necessary repairs, and appraisal, while representing their interests in subsequent coverage litigation.
John has been named a Texas Rising Star by Texas SuperLawyers six years in a row and a Top 40 Under 40 Lawyer in the State of Texas by the National Trial Lawyers Association. John has also provided countless hours of pro bono legal work for his community in matters involving bankruptcy, litigation, fraud, insurance disputes, and real property.
In law school, John served on the Executive Board for the Texas Tech Law Review and actively participated as a Board of Barristers Member where he was awarded Moot Court Top Oralist. John’s commitments in education were awarded with such honors as the CALI Award for highest grade in Legal Writing & Research and the American Jurisprudence Award.
REPRESENTATIVE MATTERS
SUBROGATION
Multi-million dollar recovery for global shipping company from substantial damage to its docking facilities due to a maritime allision
Recovery for iconic Dallas skyscraper due to significant damage to the building's exterior facade from neighboring construction accident
Recovery against government contractor for failure to properly procure builders risk insurance
Recovery for negligence of fire sprinkler contractor at major professional sports arena
Recovery against major roofing contractor and plumber for negligence associated installation of new roofing system which flooded High School auditorium
Recovery against plumbing contractor for improper installation of plumbing system in multi-million dollar high-rise condominium in Houston's River Oaks area.
Recovery for major clothing retailer against contractors for damage to its call center server room
Recovery for high-end fashion merchandiser against contractor for faulty electrical work resulting in a fire
Recovery for major metropolitan mass transit entity against trucking company for damage to transit infrastructure
Recovery for community college flooding due to faulty construction and plumbing work
Recovery for major public university fire loss due to suppression system failure
Recovery for defective Duro-Last PVC roof membranes due to premature failure and deterioration
Recovery for rail car manufacturer due to rail yard accident against major rail operator
Recovery for accidental discharge of fire suppression system in corporate server room
Recovery for building and parking garage foundation failure due to nearby construction and heavy flooding
Recovery for accidental sprinkler system discharge in hospital by drywall subcontractor
In addition to these recoveries, John has obtained additional recoveries on behalf of his clients in jurisdictions throughout the United States.
INSURANCE COVERAGE
Coverage analysis and and litigation of numerous commercial and residential first party coverage matters on behalf of insurers and insureds related to all perils, including by not limited to wind, hail, fire, and flood.
Texas Tech University School of Law, J.D.—Cum Laude (2011); Texas Tech University, B.S.—Cum Laude (2008)
