Assistant Attorney General
CurrentTransportation Division (March 2014 - Present)- Eastern District Team Leader (August 2022 - Present)I represent the State of Texas and its agencies in eminent domain proceedings. I handle cases ranging from a few thousand dollars to several million dollars in value. As Eastern District Team Leader, I supervise a team of 7-14 Assistant Attorneys General.o Largest case – disputed value $72M+o 5 eminent domain trialso 50-100 Special Commissioners’ HearingsLaw Enforcement Defense Division (May 2004 - March 2014)I defended the State of Texas, its agencies and its employees in civil litigation. The cases included claims for premises defects, personal injury, medical malpractice, and civil rights issues.• 21 trials in Federal Court• 2 trials in State Court• 60-90 cases: average docket size• 20+ Fifth Circuit appellate briefs• 20+ State Court appellate briefs