Justin Waggoner is a skilled trial and appellate advocate. He has tried cases in state and federal court and handled appeals and mandamus proceedings at all levels of both the state and federal judicial systems.
Throughout his career, Mr. Waggoner has been hired—often on the recommendation of his opposing counsel in prior matters—to handle complex litigation matters at the trial and appellate stages. His clients often consult him outside the litigation context to assist them in structuring their business affairs and transactions in the manner calculated to mitigate litigation risk.
Effective advocacy requires both a firm grasp of the big picture and a mastery of the underlying factual and legal details. Mr. Waggoner delivers both of these components, combining deep experience and sound judgment with meticulous preparation at all stages of litigation, both in and out of the courtroom. He prides himself on listening to his clients, understanding their challenges, and guiding them toward the solution that best serves their needs and goals.
Mr. Waggoner’s primary practice areas include civil appellate law and commercial litigation, and his experience extends to wide array of other areas, including legal malpractice defense, energy and health law, and securities and shareholder derivative litigation.
Mr. Waggoner is Board Certified in Civil Appellate Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization. He has tried cases in both U.S. District Court and Texas District Court and arbitrated matters under the auspices of the American Arbitration Association and the International Center for Dispute Resolution. Mr. Waggoner has briefed and argued appeals before the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit, as well as the First, Fifth, Eleventh and Fourteenth Courts of Appeals of Texas. He has responded to petitions for review and mandamus petitions in the Texas Supreme Court and has filed petitions for writs of certiorari in the United States Supreme Court.
Mr. Waggoner graduated from the University of Houston with a Bachelor of Arts in Economics, summa cum laude, finishing first in his class. He also graduated summa cum laude, first in his class, from the University of Houston Law Center, where he served as an articles editor on the Houston Law Review. Upon graduation, Mr. Waggoner clerked for the Honorable Carolyn Dineen King on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit.
Updated Sep 2023
