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About Jeffrey
Biography
Jeff Janota is a civil trial attorney who has represented individuals and businesses in a broad range of legal disputes and litigation matters. Jeff delivers legal advice, counsel, and representation on medical legal matters to UT System, its institutions, physicians, and other healthcare providers.
Practice Areas
4
Practice Areas
Medical Malpractice
40%
11 years
Health Care
30%
6 years
Litigation
25%
30 years
Insurance
5%
21 years
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Licensed in Texas for 29 years
State: Texas
Acquired: 1996
No misconduct found
Location
University of Texas System
210 W. 7th Street, Austin, TX, 78701
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Posted by John | April 09, 2015 | Business
Excellent Representation
We retained Jeff to defend our company in a construction litigation matter. He was responsive, knowledgeable of the issues and kept us informed throughout the process. Jeff provided practical, clear options that resulted in a favorable outcome for our company. His character is unquestionable and he ...
Jeffrey D. Janota's Lawyer Endorsements
"I've known Jeff for many years. He is very professional and an excellent litigator."
"I endorse Jeffrey. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."
"Jeff is an extremely competent and experienced trial lawyer. We were opponents in a case not too long ago. I would not want to face him again, but he is a true professional and a gentleman to boot. I would recommend him for just about any of conceivable area of the law."
"I endorse this lawyer. Jeff has a wide range of experience in construction and litigation matters, along with many other fields of the law. I endorse him without reservation."
"Jeff's remarkable depth of knowledge and experience in construction litigation is a key part of his ability to achieve his client's desired results. He is one of the most hard-working, honest and decent attorneys I've worked with and his approach to the practice of law--and to life--allows me to endorse him without reservation."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"I endorse this lawyer. Jeff is an extraordinary attorney who is highly respected in his profession and his community. He is immediate past chair of the Austin Bar Association Construction Law Section."
Experience
Honors
2012
Life Fellow, Texas Bar Foundation
Work Experience
2024 - Present
Assistant General Counsel, The University Of Texas System, Office Of General Counsel
2016 - 2024
Partner, Thompson, Coe, Cousins & Irons
2014 - 2016
Senior Counsel, Martin, Disiere, Jefferson & Wisdom, LLP
2009 - 2013
Partner, Henslee Schwartz, LLP
2008 - 2009
Of Counsel, Chamberlain McHaney
2006 - 2008
Attorney, Hilgers Bell & Richards
2004 - 2006
Associate, Henslee, Fowler, Hepworth & Schwartz, L.L.P.
2002 - 2004
Associate, Bell Turney Coogan & Richards
1999 - 2001
Assistant Attorney General, Attorney General of Texas
1996 - 1999
Assistant District Attorney, Brazoria County District Attorney
Associations
2001 - Present
Austin Bar Association
1996 - Present
State Bar of Texas
2008 - 2009
Austin Bar Association, Construction Law SectionChair
2001 - 2003
State Bar College
Education
1995
South Texas College Of Law
JD
1992
Southwest Texas State University
B.S.
Speaking Engagements
2014
Tx. Advanced Paralegal Seminar
Recent Changes to the TRCP
2013
TPCIGA
New Texas Rules for Dismissals and Expedited Actions
2012
Legal Issues for Design Professionals
Statutory and Contractual Duties of Design Professionals in Green Construction
2011
Legal Issues for Texas Professional Engineers
Contract Law for Engineers
2008
Ultimate Claims Handling XIII
The Inner-workings of the Texas Residential Construction Commissio
2008
Ultimate Claims Handling XIII
Liability for Worksite Injuries
2008
Legal Issues for Texas Professional Engineers
Contract Law for Engineers
2005
Legal Issues for Texas professional Engineers
Contract Law for Engineers
Languages
English