Accomplished trial attorney and senior business leader with 20+ years of experience across state, federal, and military courts, as well as Fortune 500 companies and complex civil litigation practices. Proven record of dozens of jury trials as prosecutor, insurance defense counsel, and senior trial attorney in construction defect litigation. Recognized for corporate leadership, strategic risk management, and team development. Currently advancing executive education through Wharton, Frankfurt School of Finance & Management, and WHU – Otto Beisheim School of Management.

 

Core Competencies:

  • Jury Trials & Litigation Strategy
  • Insurance Defense & Coverage Disputes
  • Construction Defect Litigation
  • Corporate Leadership & Risk Management
  • Business Strategy & Regulatory Compliance
  • Team Development & Mentorship

Professional Experience:

Managing Attorney – Civil Litigation Practice
Private Practice, Texas & Colorado | 2017 – Present

  • Founded and managed firms specializing in complex civil, insurance, and commercial litigation.
  • Supervised trial teams and coordinated litigation strategies across multiple jurisdictions.

Senior Manager – U.S. AML Compliance
MoneyGram International, Dallas, TX | Oct 2016 – Apr 2017

  • Directed compliance operations across 30+ countries.
  • Managed federal regulatory inquiries and risk mitigation strategies.
  • Oversaw multi-million-dollar compliance initiatives in collaboration with executives.

Trial Attorney – Liberty Mutual Insurance
Houston, TX | Jun 2015 – Oct 2016

  • Represented Liberty Mutual in personal injury and insurance coverage disputes.
  • Successfully tried multiple jury cases to verdict with favorable outcomes.
  • Directed all phases of litigation, including discovery, motions, and appeals.

Senior Trial Attorney – Construction Defect Litigation
Boutique Law Firm, Colorado & Texas

  • Managed high-value construction defect cases for developers, contractors, and insurers.
  • Conducted jury/bench trials, depositions, and settlement negotiations.
  • Collaborated with expert witnesses to shape liability and damages strategies. Prosecutor & Senior Trial Counsel – U.S. Army JAG Corps, DOJ & State of Texas | 2005 – 2016
  • Served as lead counsel in dozens of jury trials, including violent crimes, fraud, and complex litigation.
  • Provided legal guidance to senior military leaders on regulatory and operational matters.
  • Prosecuted state crimes as Assistant District Attorney in Livingston, Texas.