Jeff is an intellectual property trial lawyer who represents plaintiffs and defendants in commercial lawsuits, with particular emphasis on those with complicated scientific or technical issues. A research scientist prior to attending law school, Jeff brings this understanding to cases, along with the ability to effectively explain complex technical issues to judges and juries.
He has litigated cases in state and federal courts involving a wide array of technologies and industries including power electronics, neural networks, oilfield services, polymer chemistry, software, and medical devices. Jeff also provides effective counsel to clients that resolves disputes before involving the courts, through licensing and other business agreements.
A registered patent attorney, Jeff is well-versed in post-grant proceedings at the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office and has participated in numerous inter partes reviews. His experience includes roles as lead counsel, as well as counseling and advising clients on post-grant proceedings from behind the scenes.
Jeff’s reputation for excellence is reflected in professional recognition that includes ranking as one of the top intellectual property lawyers in Texas by Chambers USA. He is also recognized as among the top practitioners in patent and intellectual property litigation by Best Lawyers, Thompson Reuters, and Martindale-Hubbell.
Maintaining close ties to the Houston and legal communities is important to Jeff. Since 2009, he has served on the scholarship committee of the Phi Beta Kappa Alumni Association of Greater Houston, which annually grants college scholarships to one high-achieving high school senior in public and private schools. He is active as a Barrister in the Honorable Nancy F. Atlas Intellectual Property American Inn of Court and currently serves on the editorial board of AIPLA Quarterly Journal. Jeff is also a member of the Anti-Defamation League Southwest Region Board of Directors.
Prior to joining the firm, Jeff practiced with Locke Lord LLP and the intellectual property boutique Sutton McAughan Deaver PLLC.
Jeff and his wife, Dale, have two children.