Representative Cases*

Wylie v. Simmons, 2020 Tex. App. LEXIS 10461 (Dec. 2020)

Success defense of trial court judgment awarding client $784,940.77 in actual damages, jointly and severally against three defendants. Defendants had counterclaimed for over $1 million. They took nothing.

United States v. Roddy, __ F.App'x. __ (5th Cir. 2020)

Sentencing reversal involving Guideline application.
Client’s Guideline calculation reduced approximately four years.

Simmons v. Richard Wylie, et al (Tex. Civ. App. —Fort Worth 2019)

Civil jury award of just under $1 million, including attorney’s fees and interest.
Successfully defended opposing counterclaims totaling over $1 million.

United States v. Eaden, 914 F.3d 1004 (5th Cir. 2019)

Sentencing reversal involving two issues of first impression.

United States v. Elrod, 730 Fed. Appx. 239 (5th Cir. 2018)

Sentencing reversal regarding Armed Career Criminal Act.
Client’s 180-month sentence was reduced to time served.

United States v. John Doe (N.D.T.X. 2018)

Non-prosecution decision for embezzlement after presenting key arguments.
Co-defendant convicted, sentenced, and ordered to pay restitution.

United States v. Janicek (N.D.T.X. 2017)

Sentencing objections lowered prescribed Guideline range 36 months.

Air Power Tool & Hoist, Inc. v. Atlas Copco Tools, Inc.

Multi-million dollar civil verdict that included trebled damages.

Alexander v. Kent, 480 S.W.3d 676 (Tex. App.—Fort Worth 2015, no pet.)

Reversal of award of attorney’s fees and special damages.

Pena v. Smith, 321 S.W.3d 755 (Tex. App.—Fort Worth 2010, no pet.)

Reversal of civil court judgment after a summary proceeding.

United States v. Harris, 597 F.3d 242 (5th Cir. 2010)

Sentence vacated for improper Guideline calculation.

*Each case is different and is decided on its own merits.