J. Brandon Barnes
Austin
512-703-5052
Brandon Barnes focuses his practice primarily on representing construction and design professionals in multi-party, complex litigation and pre-suit claims. His practice also includes representing individuals and companies in numerous areas of the law, such as personal injury, commercial and contract disputes, real property, and corporate governance.
He has defended general contractors and subcontractors in arbitration, and district courts ranging from multi-million dollar commercial structures, infrastructure projects, and public works projects to luxury high-rise condominiums, multi-family and single-family residential construction. Brandon’s practice routinely involves the interpretation and application of the Texas Residential Construction Liability Act while representing contractors.
Brandon regularly defends construction design professionals against claims of professional negligence in arbitration and district courts. Brandon has defended the designs of national and regional architectural firms in claims involving medical facilities, infrastructure projects, public works projects, multi-family housing, and engineering firms of multiple disciplines.
Representative Experience
Defended $30 million claim against materials engineering firm involving public-private partnership infrastructure project.
Defended national charter school developer in multiple suits involving allegations of construction defects.
Collaborated with a team of attorneys to implement and execute a discovery review protocol of over 1.7 million documents.
Lead the defense of architectural firm involving the design of an ambulatory surgical center and obtained a favorable settlement on behalf of the client.
Defended national electrical contractor in multi-million-dollar suit involving an assisted living facility.
Obtained a take nothing jury verdict on Plaintiff’s claims for injury and damages on behalf of defendant client in a personal injury case.
Obtained appellate relief on issue of first impression for the Texas Fourth Court of Appeal on a City’s claim of sovereign immunity from suit in a breach of contract case, reversing the trial court’s finding of immunity.
Obtained numerous favorable settlements on behalf of design and construction clients across the state.
Argued and defeated numerous summary judgments on behalf of clients in claims involving breach of contract and warranty, DTPA, personal injury, construction defects, and insurance law.
Professional Recognition
Listed for Business Litigation, Construction Litigation
Hughes-Gossett Award
Import-Export Fellowship
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Publications & Speaking Engagements
Education, Admissions & Activities
Education
St. Mary's University School of Law
J.D., 2015
Dean's List
American Constitution Society
Texas State University
B.A., magna cum laude, 2012
Dean's List
Bar Admissions
Texas
2015
Court Admissions
United States District Court of Texas
Western
2018
Professional and Community Activities
Volunteer Legal Services of Central Texas
Pro-bono Attorney
Austin Bar Association