Our Attorneys

Mitch has the highest Martindale-Hubbell rating of AV Preeminent. An AV Preeminent rating reflects an attorney who has reached the heights of professional excellence. He or she has usually practiced law for many years, and is recognized for the highest levels of skill and integrity.

A member of the Texas Association of Defense Counsel (TADC), Mitch is currently serving his second term as the TADC Vice-President for West Texas. He is also the recipient of the TADC’s 2014 President’s Award, which recognizes meritorious service by a member whose leadership and service has resulted in raising standards and achieving goals representing the ideals and objectives of the TADC. Additionally, Mitch is a member of the International Association of Defense Counsel (IADC) and the Claims Litigation & Management Alliance (CLM).

An active member of the community, Mitch is past Chair of the Alzheimer’s Association (Star Chapter), a past President of the Coronado Country Club, and a past Chair of the Board of the El Paso Chapter of the American Red Cross. He also serves as the pro-bono legal advisor for a church-based daycare and the Therapeutic Horsemanship of El Paso.

• Obtained a seven-figure settlement for an individual in a complex insurance coverage matter, prior to trial.

• Successfully defended engineers and attorneys in professional malpractice cases

• Successfully defended doctors, hospitals, and healthcare providers against charges of malpractice and negligence

• Resolved a case against a local university brought by more than 20 plaintiffs alleging claims related to accreditation issues

• Resolved a professional malpractice case, involving over 40 plaintiffs and a city, related to construction defects

• Resolved death cases; some while acting on behalf of defendants and others while representing plaintiffs

• Successfully handled multiple-death, house fire case for a utility company

• Upheld an arbitration agreement at the appellate level for a grocery store chain

• Successfully negotiated claims of unfair labor practices for a small business

• Obtained a defense verdict for a local hospital in a negligence case

• Successfully defended a trucking company in a case related to an amputation that resulted from an accident

• Recently delivered a speech entitled “Arbitration: Friend or Foe” to a large group of business owners and human resource professionals

• Upheld an administrative decision with the Texas Supreme Court on behalf of a local school district

• Successfully negotiated a Project Labor Agreement with an international Union on behalf of a national construction company

• Obtained a verdict for a local not-for-profit organization in a commercial dispute

• 2016, October 20. Difference Between Arbitration and Mediation.

• 2015, March 4. Rules of the Game: Complying with Government Regulations and Avoiding Penalties.

• 2015, March 4. Foul or No Foul: Dealing With and Defending OSHA Citations.

• 2014, April 4. Breaking Bad Habits: Improving Workplace Practices and Surviving a DOL Audit.

• 2014, April 4. Army Wives’ Tales.

• 2013, April 3. Tips for Effective Communication & Appreciation in the Workplace.

• 2012, March 30. Interactive Problem Solving Session.

• 2011, March 4. Surviving Governmental Audits: A Changing Landscape.

• 2011, March 4. A Palette of Problems: The Violent Workplace and the Implications of the Bully Employee.