Brett D. Gardner
Dallas
214-880-2513
Brett Gardner represents insurance carriers in litigation involving both commercial and personal lines policies. Additionally, Brett represents insurers nationwide in complex insurance coverage disputes and bad-faith claims, including those arising out of Hurricane Harvey. Brett litigates in both state and federal courts and has handled numerous appellate matters in Texas appellate courts, as well as the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit.
Brett also has extensive experience representing policyholders in third-party litigation, with an emphasis on construction defect, premises liability, and governmental liability matters. He has obtained first-chair trial verdicts and dozens of dispositive motion victories for his governmental entity and employee clients.
Representative Experience
Obtained summary judgment in premises liability matter involving plaintiff with significant injuries
Obtained dismissal of bad faith claims in a coverage dispute pending in the Southern District of Texas.
Obtained summary judgment in favor of insurer in multimillion-dollar coverage claim.
First chaired trial in Palo Pinto, Texas resulting in favorable verdict
Worked with insurance carrier client to perform substantive revisions of liability policies.
Obtained summary judgment in Western District of Texas following evidentiary hearing addressing Plaintiff's failure to exhaust administrative remedies.
Defended client through favorable jury verdict in federal trial in Eastern District of Texas.
Received affirmed judgment favorable to clients after oral argument at the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit.
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Education
Texas Tech University School of Law
J.D., 2011
Dean's List
Texas Tech Law Review, Articles Editor
Texas Tech University
B.A., summa cum laude
Bar Admissions
Texas
2011
Court Admissions
United States District Court of Texas
Northern, Southern, Eastern, and Western
United States Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit
Professional and Community Activities
State Bar of Texas
Insurance and Government Section
Dallas Bar Association