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Brent W. Martinelli
Senior Associate |
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“My approach is to be proactive rather than reactive. I’m tenacious and willing to put in the time and hard work to get results.”
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Brent works within the firm’s transportation and business litigation sections. |
| | | Representative Experience- Obtained a favorable jury verdict on behalf of a national transportation company and its employee in defense of a suit based upon negligence, respondeat superior and negligent hiring.
- Successfully argued numerous motions for summary judgment on behalf of a nationally recognized plumbing supply house for the nonpayment of materials provided to contractors and subcontractors relating to city, state and federal construction projects. He aggressively pursued all remedies available to the client to enforce and collect on judgments.
- Obtained favorable settlement on behalf of a local landscape services provider on a breach of contract claim against the customer.
- Favorably resolved a suit arising out of an alleged breach of a lease agreement on behalf of the tenant.
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Obtained a defense verdict on behalf of a client which resulted in the avoidance of $400,000 in damages claimed by the plaintiff. The plaintiff alleged wrongful foreclosure and unfair debt collection under the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act. Also prevailed on a counterclaim which resulted in an award of damages for our client.
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| | | Bar Admissions
- State Bar of Texas, 2002
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United States District Court for the Northern, Eastern and Western Districts of Texas
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| | | Education
- Bachelor of Arts Degree from Texas Tech University, 1999
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Juris Doctor Degree from South Texas College of Law; Member, Phi Delta Phi Legal Honor Fraternity, 2002
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| | | Awards and Recognitions
- “Texas Rising Star” – Texas Monthly and Law & Politics Magazine, 2008, 2010
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| | | Memberships
- State Bar of Texas
- Dallas Bar Association
- Dallas Association Young Lawyers
- Texas Young Lawyers Association
- Board of Directors, Lakeridge Estates Neighborhood Association, Lake Highlands
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Volunteer Lacrosse Coach, Parish Episcopal School
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| | | Personal
Brent was born in Dallas, Texas.
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