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Jeremy’s practice includes construction and franchise litigation, shareholder and partnership disputes, and a wide range of business litigation including disputes over contracts, business torts, fraud and governance issues. His courtroom experience and strategic insight allow him to identify issues early and craft tailored solutions that align with his clients’ business goals, whether through litigation or negotiated resolution.

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Known for his practical approach and deep understanding of the industries he serves, Jeremy is a trusted advisor to clients navigating complex legal and commercial challenges.

J.D., Southern Methodist University Dedman School of Law, 2019, 

B.S., The University of Kansas, 2016

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<li>Texas Super Lawyers &#8220;Rising Star&#8221; (2022 to 2026)</li>
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Construction and Real Estate Litigation
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<li>Represents builders, developers, and homeowners in a broad range of construction-related disputes, including complex commercial matters, from vendor disputes to design and construction defects, as well as residential claims arising under the Texas Residential Construction Liability Act (RCLA) and Deceptive Trade Practices Act (DTPA).</li>
<li>Advises commercial builders on sophisticated construction contracts involving all phases of project development and the various participants in commercial construction projects.</li>
<li>Obtained a favorable arbitration award on behalf of a client in a dispute involving alleged design deficiencies related to a waste facility project.</li>
<li>Negotiated and resolved a multimillion-dollar dispute involving the reconstruction of a commercial swimming pool and alleged construction defects associated with concrete installation.</li>
<li>Negotiated a favorable resolution of an eminent domain dispute involving a municipal authority.</li>
<li>Secured a temporary injunction and favorable settlement in litigation involving the attempted sale of commercial real property.</li>
<li>Obtained dismissal of claims asserting adverse possession and easement rights relating to commercial property.</li>
<li>Negotiated favorable resolutions on behalf of residential property owners in disputes involving contractual claims and alleged violations of consumer protection laws.</li>
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Commercial Litigation and Business Disputes
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<li>Regularly advises and represents corporate clients in business disputes involving shareholder and partnership matters, fiduciary duty claims, restrictive covenants, fraud allegations and related commercial issues.</li>
<li>Represented a multinational pizza franchisor in matters involving the enforcement of contractual and trademark rights against franchisees across the United States.</li>
<li>Secured injunctive relief and a favorable settlement on behalf of a franchisor in a dispute with a franchisee-led advertising cooperative concerning the use of the franchisor’s trademarks.</li>
<li>Advised organizations of varying sizes in connection with books and records requests and related governance matters.</li>
<li>Represented multiple organizations and shareholders in related business disputes concerning fraud, breach of fiduciary duty and shareholder oppression alike.</li>
<li>Secured temporary injunctive relief in a dispute involving a trade show executive’s intended employment with a direct competitor.</li>
<li>Secured a temporary injunction in a dispute involving the transfer of shareholder interests.</li>
<li>Assisted in the defense of a trade show organizer in litigation that resulted in a complete defense verdict.</li>
<li>Assisted in fraud dispute concerning sale of PPE during covid which resulted in $2 million verdict in favor of client.</li>
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Employment Litigation and Workplace Investigations
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<li>Conducted multiple workplace investigations involving allegations under the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), Title IX and claims of workplace harassment, discrimination and retaliation.</li>
<li>Negotiated favorable resolutions for employers facing wrongful termination and related employment claims.</li>
<li>Secured a favorable FINRA arbitration award and expungement on behalf of a broker-dealer representative in a wrongful termination and post-employment retaliation dispute involving a national investment firm.</li>
<li>Secured a favorable settlement concerning a FINRA dispute relating to the vesting of certain post termination restricted stock units.</li>
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White Collar Defense and Internal Investigations
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<li>Represented a national nonprofit organization in connection with an Internal Revenue Service investigation involving alleged donor fraud.</li>
<li>Represented a major telecommunications carrier in connection with the investigation and assessment of potential litigation and regulatory exposure arising from a data incident.</li>
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