Brad Jackson

Brad Jackson Named Among Nation’s Top Lawyers

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attorney, Texas Super Lawyers, commercial litigation, Brad Jackson

DALLAS – Dallas attorney Brad Jackson of The Law Offices of Brad Jackson is being recognized as one of the nation’s top trial lawyers for commercial disputes in the 2019 edition of The Best Lawyers in America.

Mr. Jackson, who is Board Certified in Civil Trial Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization, earned his fourth consecutive selection to Best Lawyers after once again being named among the Best Lawyers in Dallas by the publishers of D Magazine this spring. He has also been recognized on the annual Texas Super Lawyers list by Thomson Reuters since 2004.

First published in 1983, Best Lawyers is based solely on input from attorneys who previously have been selected to the annual publication. Best Lawyers is one of the most trusted guides to the U.S. legal profession.

“It is an honor to be included in Best Lawyers based on nominations from other attorneys who know the level of work we do,” says Mr. Jackson. “This type of recognition reflects our commitment to clients and our capabilities in the courtroom.”

Proven Experience

Together, Mr. Jackson and fellow firm attorney Cheryl L. Mann have more than five decades of combined experience representing clients in state and federal courts.

Earlier this year, the firm successfully defeated a $3 million lawsuit for a group of seller and business broker clients over the sale of an insurance agency. Although the plaintiffs sought millions, they dismissed their case after only three days of trial while agreeing to pay $200,000 to one of Mr. Jackson’s clients.

The Law Offices of Brad Jackson focuses on business disputes and commercial litigation, contract disputes, fiduciary litigation, denial of commercial insurance claims, probate and trust litigation, professional malpractice cases, serious personal injuries, wrongful death, and other areas. The firm regularly represents both plaintiffs and defendants in all types of civil litigation.

Based in Dallas, The Law Offices of Brad Jackson provides decades of experience representing clients in Texas and across the nation. Brad Jackson is Board Certified in Civil Trial Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization. The firm handles practically every type of business dispute, as well as cases involving serious personal injury and wrongful death.

Houston Jury Awards Nearly $90 Million in Tractor-Trailer Death

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A recent verdict of nearly $90 million handed down by a Houston jury against trucking giant Werner Enterprises Inc. is only the latest reminder of the incredible devastation caused by wrecks involving drivers operating a tractor-trailer, 18-wheeler, or other heavy truck.

The six-week trial in Harris County District Court ended with jurors awarding damages to the family of Houston resident Jennifer Blake for physical pain, mental anguish, and future medical expenses.

The case against Werner Enterprises focused on a December 2014 crash in Ector County near Odessa. Ms. Blake was driving in the eastbound lane of Interstate 20 with her three children when her pickup reportedly veered across an icy roadway. The Blake’s truck slid into the path of a Werner tractor-trailer driven by a student driver who was making a delivery to California.

Ms. Blake and her eldest son suffered extensive brain injuries in the wreck, which also claimed the life of her youngest son and left her daughter a quadriplegic who will need 24-hour care for the rest of her life.

The Nebraska-based company claimed no responsibility for the crash, which on its face seems reasonable since its driver stayed on his side of the road and stopped his truck as soon as possible after the impact.

But, as with any lawsuit, there was another side to the story. Attorneys for the Blake family told the jury that the driver should have been traveling on a different road based on the icy conditions. They also claimed he was exceeding the speed limit, and that a Werner employee told the tractor-trailer driver to take the I-20 route.

Tractor-Trailer Verdict Factors, Appeal Coming

The high-dollar verdict no doubt was influenced by evidence that Werner had not provided the driver with a CB radio or outside thermometer to help monitor road conditions. Jurors also had to be feeling tremendous sympathy for the Blake family based on the deaths of their two children and their daughter’s lifelong need for expensive medical care.

Werner already has announced the company’s intention to appeal the verdict. It is also entirely possible that the trial court may decide to reduce the award before any judgment is issued based on a variety of factors.

While Werner has a number of avenues to try to get the verdict amount lowered (or even dismissed), cases like this provide further proof of the inherent dangers when passenger vehicles and tractor-trailers share the same roads. As this case reminds us, we all need to be a little bit safer whenever we get behind the wheel, for the good of everyone.

Brad Jackson Once Again Named Among Best Lawyers in Dallas

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DALLAS – Dallas attorney Brad Jackson of the Law Offices of Brad Jackson once again has been named among the city’s top legal counsel in the 2018 listing of the Best Lawyers in Dallas published by D Magazine.

The exclusive roster of Dallas’ leading lawyers is based on nominations submitted by local attorneys who were asked: “Which Dallas lawyers, of those whose work you have witnessed firsthand, would you rank among the current best?” After the nominations are tallied, D Magazine’s editors determine the final selections with feedback from an anonymous panel of leading Dallas attorneys.

Honored for Dallas Business Litigation Work

Mr. Jackson, who is Board Certified in Civil Trial Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization, earned his eighth consecutive appearance on the list for his work in business litigation and medical liability litigation.

“It is an honor to be ranked alongside so many excellent attorneys,” says Mr. Jackson. “Our firm’s mission is to always put our clients first, and recognition like this tells me we’re doing things the right way.”

Mr. Jackson has represented clients in state and federal courts for more than 25 years. Along with fellow firm attorney Cheryl L. Mann, he handles a variety of cases for people from all walks of life. The firm’s expertise includes business disputes and commercial litigation, contract disputes, fiduciary litigation, denial of commercial insurance claims, probate and trust litigation, professional malpractice cases, serious personal injuries and wrongful death, and other areas.

Successful Legal Defense for Clients

In a recent case heard in Dallas state district court, Mr. Jackson and Ms. Mann successfully defended a group of seller and business broker clients in a $3 million lawsuit over the sale of an insurance agency. Although the plaintiffs sought millions, they decided to dismiss the case after only three days of trial and agreed to pay $200,000 to one of the firm’s clients.

Based in Dallas, The Law Offices of Brad Jackson provides decades of experience representing clients in Texas and across the nation. Brad Jackson is Board Certified in Civil Trial Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization. The firm handles practically every type of business dispute, as well as cases involving serious personal injury and wrongful death.