COURTNEY HAWKINS focuses her practice on the trial and appeal of complex commercial disputes. She has been with the firm since its inception. Prior to joining the firm, Ms. Hawkins clerked for the Honorable Lee H. Rosenthal of the United States District Court for the Southern District of Texas and was an associate with King & Spalding, LLP.
Representative Experience
- Obtained dismissal in federal court of case alleging ownership interest in defendant’s oil and mineral leases;
- Successfully argued for and obtained temporary injunction for plaintiff alleging easement right in real estate dispute. Obtained a favorable settlement for plaintiff before permanent injunction hearing;
- Obtained favorable settlement for plaintiff alleging violations of the Texas Deceptive Trade Practices Act in connection with the purchase of high pressure water jetting systems;
- Obtained favorable settlement for defendant accused of violating the Texas Deceptive Trade Practices Act in connection with the provision of computer software;
- Obtained numerous favorable pretrial rulings and settlements before trial for a defendant in a case with numerous plaintiffs alleging personal injuries and claims of premises liability and negligence.
