J.R. is a problem-solver for successful businesses and individuals.
J.R. has tried a dozen cases to verdict in state and federal courts. He has successfully settled or prevailed in hundreds of cases in his career, sometimes with millions of dollars at stake. In 2019, J.R. won a $1.5 million dollar plaintiff’s verdict. In 2018, he was part of the trial team for one of the 50 largest verdicts in Texas. Also in 2018, he secured a take-nothing defense verdict for a real estate developer facing a multi-million dollar claim.
J.R.’s practice focuses on all types of business and commercial litigation, including contracts, real estate, debt defense, and consumer law, amongst many others. J.R. also serves as outside General Counsel to thriving businesses.
Practice areas
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Languages spoken
English, Spanish
State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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NY | Currently registered | 2019 | 02/28/2021 |
TX | Eligible To Practice In Texas | 2009 | 12/05/2020 |
Legal answers | 0 |
Legal guides | 0 |
Award name | Grantor | Date granted |
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Outstanding Pro Bono Service | Volunteer Legal Services of Central Texas | 2015 |
Title | Company name | Duration |
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Partner | Thompson & Skrabanek, PLLC | 2020 - Present |
Senior Counsel | The Snell Law Firm, PLLC | 2016 - 2019 |
Associate Attorney | Segal McCambridge Singer & Mahoney, Ltd. | 2011 - 2016 |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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New York City Bar Association | N/A | 2019 - Present |
Texas Bar Foundation | Fellow | 2017 - Present |
Austin Bar Association | N/A | 2010 - Present |
Volunteer Legal Services of Central Texas | N/A | 2010 - Present |
Publication name | Title | Date |
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Defense Research Institute | What is Your Construction Law Practice Area? The Ugly and Complex | 2013 |
Texas CEO Magazine | Employees of a Certain Age | 2013 |
Kentucky Law Journal | Apparent Authority in Computer Searches: Sidestepping the Fourth Amendment | 2009 |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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University of Kentucky College of Law | J.D., Cum Laude | 2009 |
Conference name | Title | Date |
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State Bar of Texas, Entertainment and Sports Law Section | Copyright and Trademark Basics Every Attorney Should Know | 2019 |
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Hui Zeng, Contracts and agreements Attorney on Aug 26, 2020
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer.
John Thompson, Litigation Attorney on Mar 5, 2020
Relationship: Worked together on matter
I have worked with JR on several matters now and I continue to be impressed with his skill, good-judgment and integrity. His rates are extremely low given the quality of the work.
Jesse Hoffman, Personal injury Attorney on May 1, 2013
Relationship: Worked together on matter
I have worked with J.R. on numerous cases in the past, and I can personally attest that he is a knowledgeable, pro-active and extremely intuitive litigator. I highly recommend this attorney for your litigation matters.