E. R. focuses his practice on a wide variety of insurance-related matters. His experience includes litigating insurance coverage disputes such as preparing coverage opinions, seeking declaratory judgments in personal injury and contract matters, and filing summary judgments based on policy exclusions. He has also represented insurers in first-party lawsuits in Texas state and federal courts.
As a devoted client advocate, E. R. is committed to effective client communication and cost-saving practices, which he applies to all aspects of claims, litigation, management and resolution. E. R. tracks and studies legal developments relevant to his cases so that he can continue to provide the most current and consistent high-quality representation.
Practices
- Obtained successful summary judgment motion in favor of insurer client based on applicable exclusions in insurance policy
- Obtained defense verdict as second-chair in Dallas County jury trial against national retailer where plaintiff asked jury to award over $3 million in damages
- Negotiated tenant’s dismissal of claims against commercial property owner where tenant alleged $4 million in contract damages
- Represented a subcontractor client against Plaintiff, retirement facility operator, when hired to construct a storm drainage system as part of a new hotel; following oral arguments, the Court reversed their previous ruling granting summary judgment for the plaintiff on liability, and instead granted our motion for summary judgment in full
Education
- Thurgood Marshall School of Law, JD, 2010
- Lamar University, BS, 2006
Admissions
- Texas
- United States District Courts: Southern District of Texas
Professional Memberships
- American Bar Association
- State Bar of Texas
- Houston Bar Association
Languages
- English
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Presentations/Publications
- Author, “Texas Supreme Court Expressly Approves the Practice of Considering Extrinsic Evidence in Determining the Duty to Defend,” Litchfield Alert (February 2022)
- Presenter, “Cyber Insurance, No Longer a Luxury,” Insurer Training Seminar (October 2018)
- Presenter, “Why Directors and Officers Need Cyber Insurance,” Board of Directors Medical Group Annual Meeting, Houston, TX (August 2018)
Recognition
- Included among the Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch© 2023 and recognized annually since in the categories of Insurance Law and Product Liability Litigation – Defendants