Gary Pate is a skilled litigator who handles trademark infringement, real estate disputes, professional malpractice, and complex commercial litigation. He is collaborative with his clients to ensure that his efforts are cost-effective, efficient, and on target.
Gary is the “go-to” real estate lawyer in Houston by many large real estate brokerages when they have transactions that become problematic. He handles complaints against real estate professionals with the Texas Real Estate Commission and is a frequent author for Texas Realtor Magazine.
Representative Experience
Tried two cases before the International Court of Arbitration.
Tried trademark infringement lawsuit to a successful jury verdict.
Tried a multi-million dollar products liability lawsuit in federal court to a successful jury verdict.
Handles commercial and residential real estate transactional matters.
Handles restrictive covenants disputes in employment matters.
Has tried cases in state and federal court and multiple arbitration venues.
Won a multi-million dollar award for Fremak Industries, Inc. in the International Court of Arbitration.
Won a favorable defense verdict for Fremak Industries, Inc. in a products liability lawsuit in federal court.
Has successfully won administrative complaints before the Texas Real Estate Commission.
Has won a large trademark infringement lawsuit and won $1.1 in attorney’s fees for the client.
Won a complete defense verdict plus $1.2 Million in attorney’s fees in a trademark infringement case in the oil & gas industry.
Settled a client’s claim for $21 Million for a 100% recovery.
Represented Realtors, home owners, and a foundation company in a deceptive trade practices lawsuit and successfully won the case for all five clients.
Won lawsuit for Realtors sued over a $1.78 Million real estate transaction.
Successfully defended a pharmacy in a multi-million dollar case under the Texas Food Drug & Cosmetic Act.
Represented a major hair care company sued for trademark infringement by an industry giant in federal court.
Won $3.4 Million for Fremak Industries, Inc. in the International Court of Arbitration.
Has successfully won real estate lawsuits in Texas for 19 years.
Has won Anti-Slapp litigation for an oilfield service company.
Professional Recognition
Listed for Business Litigation
Listed for Civil Litigation: Defense
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Education
University of Houston Law Center
J.D., 2000
Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary
M.Div., 1985
Theological Seminary
Bar Admissions
Arkansas
2013
Texas
2001
Court Admissions
United States Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit
United States District Court of Texas
Southern District
Professional and Community Activities
First Baptist Church - Houston
Teacher
Languages
Chinese
Greek
Hebrew