Overview

Using bold and aggressive strategies, Alex works to leverage a resolution to his clients’ matters at the earliest possible opportunity. The vigorous advocacy he consistently delivers is grounded in his continuous examination and adaptation of those strategies and his adeptness at finding the often-critical details that others miss.

Whether it's a breach of contract claim, professional negligence suit, payment dispute, or a catastrophic job site injury claim, Alex uses his years of experience to guide clients through these high exposure matters to a successful resolution. From managing a crisis situation through discovery, trial, and final disposition, Alex helps clients navigate these complex and high-exposure matters with clarity and confidence.

In addition to his trial work, including having tried numerous civil and criminal cases to jury verdict, Alex has assisted clients with handling and responding to investigations by various government agencies for civil, criminal, and regulatory issues, including OSHA, the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission (TABC), the Texas Department of Public Safety, the Texas Real Estate Commission, and the Texas Railroad Commission.

A University Scholars graduate of the Baylor University Honors College, Alex earned his law degree from Baylor University School of Law, where he was on the Dean’s List, won multiple moot court and mock trial competitions, and served as Executive Vice President of the Student Bar Association.

Alex is very active in the legal community, having been twice appointed by the State Bar President to serve a three-year term on the State Bar Committee on Administration of the Rules of Evidence. Alex is also a former two-term director on the board of the Texas Young Lawyers’ Association.

Outside of the office, Alex enjoys spending time with his wife Kim, and children, Laura, Charlie, and Jamie. He also volunteers his time with several local non-profits, serves on the Public Safety Committee for the City of University Park, and tries to find time for the occasional round of golf.

Alex is admitted to practice in all Texas state courts as well as the U.S. District Courts for the Eastern, Western, Northern, and Southern Districts of Texas and the U.S. Bankruptcy Courts for the Southern and Eastern Districts of Texas

Representative Experience

• Obtained dismissal of claims against Architect which were not supported by a certificate of merit
• Complete defense verdict after jury trial on personal injury subrogation claim against restaurant franchise operator
• Successfully pursued a subrogation matter for an insurance client
• Obtained summary judgment on products liability matter
• Obtained Summary Judgment in slip-and-fall case against national restaurant operator
• Complete defense verdict after jury trial on a motor vehicle accident case where drivers gave opposing stories; plaintiff had back fusion surgery and attorneys asked the jury for nearly $1million in damages
• Complete defense verdict on jury trial of breach of contract claim against entertainment venue. Jury also found in favor of client on a counterclaim, awarding all damages requested and attorney's fees
• Obtained summary judgment on a premises nuisance case involving serious personal injuries
• Obtained summary judgment in favor of a contractor accused of negligently repairing a commercial facilities roof; the judgment was affirmed on appeal
• Obtained summary judgment in favor of individuals sued for negligence in operating their motor vehicles
• Obtained summary judgment in favor of product distributor in product defect case in state court

Publications & Presentations

• Rise of the machines: Texas Products Liability, Texas Law Update April 2019
• Personal Injury Damages, Texas Law Update April 2018
• Advancing your case through motion practice, Texas Law Update April 2017
• Got the winter claims blues? Texas claims and slip and falls, TYLA E-News February 2017
• Sexual Assault Survivors Guide – Contributor, TYLA Signature Project 2017
• Texas Supreme Court Update, TADC Summer conference 2016 (Co-authored with Doug Fletcher)
• The Importance of Responding Rapidly – Presentation, Texas Law Update 2016
• Liens: Do I really need to pay this? Again? Co-author with Paul W. Bennett, Texas Law Update April 2016
• Texas evidence flashcards, Co-author TYLA project 2016
• And Justice for All: Preventing wrongful convictions through education, Co-author TYLA
• Social Media in Claims and Litigation, Texas Law Update April 2015
• TYLA Criminal Law Toolkit – Co-author
• TYLA Social Media 101 – Contributor
• The Michael Morton Act: What prosecutors and defense attorneys need to know  TYLA E-news October 2013
• Ten-Minute Mentor Film Segments: 5th Amendment Self-incrimination Protection
• Ten-Minute Mentor Film Segments: Defending Your Experts from Daubert Challenges
• Ten-Minute Mentor Film Segment: Effective Closing Argument
• Ten-Minute Mentor Film Segment: Ethics and Professionalism
• Ten-Minute Mentor Film Segment: Three point checklist for admitting evidence
• Ten-Minute Mentor Film Segment: Tips for Practice in McLennan County
• A Lawyer’s Guide to the Advertising and Solicitations Rules  State Bar of Texas, through LeadershipSBOT 2012