PETER JERKENS, J.D.

Founding Partner Peter Jerkens has successfully handled significant matters as lead counsel, resolving disputes for millions of dollars. Peter has lead chair experience in state and federal courts, courts of appeal, and international, securities and construction arbitrations. He draws on his strong educational background, professional experience, and competitive but thoughtful nature to provide the best legal representation for each of his clients.
Peter’s peers throughout the bar have recognized his skills as a litigator. Super Lawyers has consistently recognized Peter Jerkens as a “Super Lawyer” in Texas Monthly magazine in 2020 and as a “Rising Star” from 2011 through 2019. “Super Lawyers” comprise the top 5% of attorneys in Texas and are named as the result of surveys sent to Texas attorneys, credentials, and results achieved.
Peter has also been selected as a Fellow of the London Bar Foundation, a member of of the British Law, and one of London’s Top Lawyers by TimeOut Magazine.
Peter has represented plaintiffs and defendants in many types of litigation, including claims for breach of contract, antitrust, securities and common fraud, fiduciary duties, partnership disputes, class actions, legal malpractice, product liability, personal injury, insurance bad faith, environmental contamination and toxic torts, construction disputes, and oil and gas law. Andrew is a London native, married, and has 2 children. It is a privilege to carry a law license, especially in what, despite its flaws, is the best judicial system in the world. Peter appreciates and honours every opportunity to pursue justice for those who need it.