Biography
Jesse is a skilled trial attorney whose practice spans construction litigation, personal injury, products liability, and complex commercial disputes. He brings the same tenacity and strategic precision to every case, whether he is navigating a high-stakes commercial legal dispute or working to protect his client’s interests before a lawsuit is ever filed.
Whether handling a transactional matter, a pre-litigation claim, or an active lawsuit, Jesse is a fierce and tireless advocate who guides his clients every step of the way. He has secured favorable verdicts and critical wins at both the pre-trial and trial stages and consistently delivers outcomes that make a real difference in his clients’ lives and businesses.
That same litigation insight gives Jesse a distinct advantage outside the courtroom as well. His deep understanding of risk management, dispute resolution strategies, and contract enforcement mechanisms enables him to counsel clients on transactional and business matters with an eye toward preventing disputes before they arise and positioning clients for success if a dispute becomes unavoidable.
Jesse is a proud son of South Texas and visits every chance he gets. When he is not advocating for his clients, you can find him spending time with his wife, his two sons, and the family’s beloved Basset Hound. He is also an avid traveler, hiker, and home cook who enjoys music, movies, and cheering on his favorite teams, especially the Texas Longhorns and the Dallas Cowboys.
Education
- St. Mary’s University School of Law, J.D., cum laude, 2017
- Editor in Chief, St. Mary’s Law Review on Race and Social Justice (2016-2017)
- Staff Writer, St. Mary’s Law Review on Race and Social Justice (2015-2016)
- Best Brief for Section, Eric Reister Family Award Winner
- Dean’s Scholarship Recipient
- University of Innsbruck, Austria, Summer 2015
- University of Texas at Austin, B.A. Government, 2012
Representative Experience
- Represented subcontractor in workplace injury case and obtained summary judgment based on exclusive remedy defense
- Represented residential contractors in defect claims and obtained voluntary dismissals after discovery
- Represented industrial services company in motor vehicle accident case and obtained summary judgment on multiple causes of action
- Part of trial team who obtained defense verdict in Travis County District Court in motor vehicle accident case
- Represented contractor in public works construction project and obtained summary judgment in personal injury suit arising from accident on the construction site
- Has recovered hundreds of thousands of dollars on behalf of construction industry clients embroiled in complex payment disputes.
Speaking Engagements & Presentations
- “Laying the Foundation: Knowing the Differences Between Litigation and Arbitration and the Importance of Mastering the AAA Construction Arbitration Rules” – Cokinos | Young, Spring 2026
Publications
- Navigating the Post-Shelby Landscape: Using Universalism to Augment the Remaining Power of the Voting Rights Act, 19 SCHOLAR 217 (2017).
Memberships & Affiliations
- State Bar of Texas
- Austin Bar Association
- Austin Young Lawyers Association
- American Bar Association
- Phi Delta Phi International Legal Honor Society—San Antonio Tarlton Inn Chapter
- State Bar of Texas
- Insurance Law Section
- Litigation Section
Admissions
- State Bar of Texas (2017)
- United States District Courts: Northern, Southern, Eastern, and Western Districts of Texas;
- United States Bankruptcy Courts: Northern and Southern Districts of Texas
Community Involvement
- Texas Appleseed, Mentor in Diversity Legal Scholarship Program