Alex has extensive experience defending and handling business disputes, personal injury, and large-loss and catastrophic cases including multiple fatalities or serious injuries, transportation accidents, and oil field / industrial incidents. From managing the accident scene to discovery, trial, and final disposition, Alex helps clients navigate these complex and high exposure matters. He has also recently been working with clients in the golf, entertainment, and restaurant industries.
Alex has also assisted clients in handling and responding to investigations by various government agencies for civil, criminal, and regulatory issues including the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission (TABC), the Texas Department of Public Safety, the Texas Railroad Commission, and OSHA, as these are often intertwined with tort and personal injury litigation. As a former prosecutor, Alex also lends critical perspective to cases where criminal law and civil law intersect.
Recent successes:
-Received summary judgment in favor of a roofing contractor accused of negligently repairing a commercial facilities roof
-Received summary judgment in favor of individuals sued for negligence in operating their motor vehicles
-Successfully struck Plaintiffs' experts, resulting in a favorable settlement just prior to trial
Board Certified, Criminal Appellate Law - Texas Board of Legal Specialization (2014)
Appointed to State Bar of Texas Committee on Administration of the Rules of Evidence for two 3 year terms, 2013-2016, 2016-2019.
Sustaining Life Fellow, Texas Bar Foundation
Director, Texas Young Lawyer's Association District 5, place 3
BvBDallas Board Treasurer - Non-profit raising money for Alzheimer's research and support
Founding Member of the Waco 100 Club, providing support to the families of fallen peace officers.
Judge Abner V. McCall American Inn of Court, Waco, Texas
Joseph M. Pritchard Inn, Texas
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9201 N Central Expy Ste 600, Dallas, TX, 75231-5916
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"Alex is an excellent attorney both in and out of the courtroom. He takes a pragmatic but aggressive approach to defending his clients or pursuing their claims."
Litigation lawyer
2014 - Present
Senior Associate, Fletcher, Farley, Shipman & Salinas LLP
2011 - 2014
Chief, Appellate Division, McLennan County District Attorney's Office
2009 - 2011
Assistant District Attorney, McLennan County District Attorney's Office
2015 - Present
Texas Association of Defense CounselMember
2015 - Present
Council on Litigation ManagementMember
2015 - Present
Texas Young Lawyers AssociationBoard of Directors
2013 - 2016
State Bar of TexasAdvisory Board
2009
Doctor of Jurisprudence/Juris Doctor (J.D.)
2006
BA - Bachelor of Arts
2002
2015
Social Media and Claims Management
English