Jared Grisham is a trial lawyer who zealously advocates for his clients. He prides himself on the comprehensive approach he takes and believes the key to success is to be better prepared than the opposition.
Jared also believes that the legal profession is customer service oriented and requires diligent communication with the client. His practice focuses on employer-side employment law, homeowner’s association disputes, and general commercial litigation.
Before joining Thompson Coe, Jared worked for two employment law firms where he gained experience in various facets of labor, employment, and government contract disputes. His experience includes successfully dismissing claims of fraud and RICO against a national forensic engineering firm as well as obtaining summary judgment for a commercial transportation business against a charge of wrongful death.
Background
Jared graduated in the top 15 percent of his class from South Texas College of Law. During his time at South Texas, he competed on the alternative dispute resolution team, earned CALI Awards for Excellence in several legal subjects and was also nominated to serve as a Langdell Scholar for Constitutional law for two years. As a Langdell Scholar, Jared essentially worked as a teacher’s assistant and regularly tutored constitutional law classes.
Formerly a personal trainer and amateur boxer for 10 years, Jared is an avid exercise enthusiast. Although he loves all sports, his favorite is baseball. Jared is especially fond of the Houston Astros.
Representative Experience
Successfully dismissed fraud and RICO claims against national forensic engineering firm.
Obtained summary judgment for commercial transportation company against claim of wrongful death when one employee killed another employee on company premises during regular business hours.
Professional Recognition
Highest score on February Bar Exam
Most Likely to Serve Time for Contempt of Court for Zealous Advocacy
Constitutional Law Langdell Scholar
Awarded for Excellence in Constitutional Law, Texas Criminal Procedure, Forensic Evidence Writing Seminar, Texas Oil, Gas, & Land Title Examination, and Texas Bar Preview Program
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Education
South Texas College of Law Houston,
J.D., 2018
Deans Honor List, 2016-2018
Texas A&M University
B.S. Political Science, 2007
Delta Tau Delta Honor Board Chairman
Bar Admissions
Texas
2019
Court Admissions
United States District Court of Texas
Northern, Eastern, Southern, Western
United States Court of Federal Claims
United States Court of Appeals, Federal Circuit
Professional and Community Activities
American Bar Association
Austin Bar Association
Austin Young Lawyer’s Association