Brian L. Lewis

SHAREHOLDER

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Brian L. Lewis

Brian L. Lewis

SHAREHOLDER

Biography

Brian L. Lewis is an experienced trial team member and shareholder practicing in DC&M’s litigation section. He was a presenter and co-author of “Shareholder Oppression in Texas After Ritchie and Sneed,” State Bar of Texas 8th Annual Damages in Civil Litigation Course and the co-author of “Litigation v. Arbitration: A View from Both Sides,” State Bar of Texas 13th Annual Advanced Business Law Course.

Lewis specializes in commercial litigation, contract litigation, fiduciary and professional liability, partnership disputes, product liability defense, property disputes, tort and insurance defense, and construction litigation.

He earned his bachelor’s degree at Texas A&M University and Juris Doctorate at St. Mary’s University.

Practice Areas

  • Commercial litigation
  • Contract litigation
  • Fiduciary and professional liability
  • Partnership disputes
  • Product liability defense
  • Property disputes
  • Tort/Insurance Defense
  • Construction litigation

Education

  • St. Mary’s University School of Law J.D. 2007
  • Texas A&M University, B.S. Psychology 2001
  • St. Mary’s External Advocacy Program
  • National Order of the Barristers
  • St. Mary’s School of Law Mock Trial Award
  • Admitted to practice: Texas, 2007

Jurisdictions

  • State Courts in Texas
  • United States District Court, Western District of Texas

Industries

  • Financial institutions/Banking
  • Investment firms
  • Manufacturing
  • Oil and gas
  • Publishing
  • Small business
  • Telecommunications
  • Tobacco

Publications and Speaking Engagements

  • “Shareholder Oppression in Texas After Ritchie and Sneed,” State Bar of Texas 8th Annual Damages in Civil Litigation Course, 2016 (presenter/co-author)
  • “Litigation v. Arbitration: A View from Both Sides.” State Bar of Texas 13th Annual Advanced Business Law Course, 2015 (co-author)
  • “The Art of Summation,” 21st Annual Bexar County Children’s Court Ad Litem Seminar, 2015 (co-author)
  • “Demonstrative Evidence, Courtroom Technology and Trial Practice,” American Association of Law Libraries 107th Annual Meeting and Conference, 2014
  • “Litigation Tips,” Texas Minority Counsel Program 19th Annual Conference, 2011
  • “Remedies in Business Torts Litigation (Other Than Damages),” Business Torts Institute, 2009
  • “Getting Scientific and Expert Testimony Admitted into Evidence,” Evidence and Expert Testimony Best Practices: Supporting Your Case, CLE National Business Institute, 2008

Affiliations and Memberships

  • American Bar Association – Litigation section
  • Defense Research Institute
  • San Antonio Bar Association
  • State Bar of Texas
  • Texas Association of Defense Counsel

Awards and Honors

  • Texas Super Lawyers Rising Star, a Thomson Reuters Business, 2013-2015
  • Best Lawyers, Business Litigation, Scene in SA, 2013 and 2015
  • Rising Star, Business Litigation, Scene in SA, 2015