Alexandria N. Gonzalez
Austin
512-703-5066
Alex Gonzalez is a trial attorney who primarily practices in general liability/catastrophic injury defense, focusing on defending against personal injury, Dram Shop Act, wrongful death, and construction defect claims. She defends insurance companies and their insureds. She brings a strategic mindset to every case, whether through trial advocacy when required or swift resolution through motions practice.
Alex successfully resolves claims against her clients in pre-trial proceedings through motions for summary judgment or appellate briefs, and has served as first and second chair at trial, obtaining favorable verdicts. She is passionate about defending her clients and works diligently and effectively to obtain the best possible resolution.
She defends insureds against personal injury claims under automobile insurance policies, premises liability, the Dram Shop Act, and breach of contract claims under commercial general liability policies for bars, restaurants, event venues, and construction companies. She defends insurance companies against claims involving mishandled claims, UM/UIM, and property damage.
Representative Experience
Tried a case in District Court as Second Chair that resulted in a jury verdict award of less than both the plaintiffs' last settlement demand and the client's last settlement offer.
Drafted a successful appellate brief in the Third Court of Appeals in Austin, Texas, which affirmed the trial court's decision to dismiss the plaintiff's claims against the premises owner client in their entirety through summary judgment.
Drafted, filed, and argued a successful Motion for Summary Judgment on gross negligence claim against restaurant owner client in Dram Shop Act case.
Deposed dozens of plaintiffs and fact witnesses in multi-district litigation in defense of mass tort claim for product liability.
Tried a case solo in JP Court and won a take-nothing judgment against the plaintiff seeking maximum damages against the property management client for a fire in an apartment complex.
Drafted, filed, and argued a successful Motion for Summary Judgment on premises liability, negligence, and breach of contract claims against a general contractor client.
Drafted, filed, and argued a successful Motion for Summary Judgment on workers' compensation as plaintiff's exclusive remedy against a temporary/joint employer client.
Drafted and filed (for Hearing on submission) successful Motion for Summary Judgment on workers' compensation as plaintiff's exclusive remedy against premises owner client.
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Education
The University of Texas School of Law
J.D., 2019
CALI Excellence for the Future Award – Legal Research & Writing I
Recipient of the Hispanic Bar Association of Austin Bar Review Scholarship
South Texas College of Law Presidential Fellow
Barbara Jordan American Inn of Court
University of Texas at Austin
B.J., 2011
Magazine Writing & Editing
Minor: Mexican-American Studies
Bar Admissions
Texas
2019
Court Admissions
United States District Court
Western, Southern
2021, 2022
Professional and Community Activities
Member of the American Bar Association
Section of Litigation
Austin Bar Association
Member of the Austin Young Lawyers Association
The University of Texas School of Law
Class of 2019 Steering Committee
Texas Hispanic Journal of Law & Policy
Co-Managing Editor, 2018
Languages
Spanish