With a dynamic career spanning more than three decades, Gary Martin
Jewell has forged an impressive trail in the realm of trial practice.
Gary's current focus encompasses a diverse spectrum of business
litigation, arbitration, and mediation, and his expertise is
particularly pronounced in areas such as fiduciary duty, corporate
governance, insurance, oil and gas, and securities litigation. Beyond
these domains, Gary's prowess extends to probate, intellectual
property, products liability, personal injury, real estate, family,
and employment law matters. Notably, Gary is also a skilled mediator
and has been recognized with the distinguished AV Peer Review Rating
of Preeminent by the Martindale-Hubbell Law Directory.
Gary embarked on
his academic journey by earning a Bachelor of Science degree in
Psychology from Texas A&M University in 1981. He continued his
pursuit of knowledge by obtaining a Doctor of Jurisprudence from St.
Mary's University School of Law in San Antonio, Texas in 1990.
Following his legal education, Gary made a significant impact as the
Briefing Attorney for Justice Michol O'Connor of the First District
Court of Appeals in Houston, Texas.
Selected
Highlights of Client Engagements
Throughout his
illustrious career, Gary has had the privilege of representing
clients in an impressive array of civil litigation scenarios. A few
notable representations include:
• Advocating
for a substantial investor against his investment advisor, alleging
fraud and self-dealing.
• Advising a
public credit union in multifaceted matters related to financing,
employment, and collection litigation.
• Championing
the legal interests of a public hospital group in real estate
disputes and contractual contentions.
• Engaging on
behalf of a public manufacturing company in a high-stakes
multi-million dollar contract dispute.
• Standing for
an investor group possessing rights to sunken treasure off the coast
of Colombia.
• Pursuing
justice for oilfield workers who tragically lost their lives to
piracy due to inadequate security while working offshore in Nigeria.
• Addressing
international allegations of unlawful human trafficking for a public
labor supply company.
• Navigating a
family matter to secure a payout exceeding $25 million for a private
individual.
• Representing
public online retailers and manufacturers of electronic components in
complex multi-million dollar securities trading cases.
• Defending the
interests of an international telecom company in multi-million dollar
securities trading disputes.
• Providing
legal support for national athletic celebrities accused of sexual
assault.
• Advancing the
case of a bank officer facing allegations of fiduciary breach and
fraud.
• Leading a class action toxic-tort matter on behalf of injured
individuals.
• Advocating
for real estate holdings, including apartment complexes, in cases
involving sexual assault and murder.
• Offering
legal insight in an arson case for an insurer.
• Empowering a
private individual in a minority shareholder oppression matter.
• Guiding a
private investor through a high-stakes dispute over a downtown
Houston multi-million dollar office building, resulting in a
favorable summary judgment.
• Championing
the interests of over 270 royalty owners across multiple South Texas
counties in claims against an operator and joint venture partner for
royalty underpayment.
• Serving as
appellate counsel in various State Courts of Appeals.
Professional
Commitments
Gary is an
esteemed member of several distinguished legal associations,
including:
• Houston Bar
Association
• Texas Bar
Association
• New York Bar
Association
• American Bar
Association
• American
Trial Lawyers Associations
With an
unyielding dedication to his craft, Gary M. Jewell stands as a
paragon of legal excellence, harnessing his vast experience to
zealously advocate for his clients and deliver results that resonate.
