Jacob Wirfel

Associate

About Jacob

Jacob Wirfel is a litigation associate based in our Houston office who represents clients in complex commercial disputes in state and federal courts. His practice includes energy litigation, contractual claims, employment-related matters, business torts, property disputes and personal injury defense. Jacob guides clients through all phases of litigation, from early case strategy and discovery through trial, leveraging a practical, detail-oriented approach. He also maintains an active pro bono practice, leveraging his legal skills to serve the broader community.

Experience

  • Achieved a favorable settlement for an oil and gas exploration company in class action alleging breaches of fiduciary duties arising from a going-private class action.
  • Represented Texas-based oil, gas and alternative energy companies in complex commercial and personal injury lawsuits arising out of Winter Storm Uri.
  • Secured summary judgment for a downhole oil and gas tool manufacturer in a breach of contract dispute.
  • Defended a major commercial real estate developer against construction defect claims.
  • Successfully defended a financial advisory firm from claims of breaches of restrictive covenants and misappropriation of trade secrets.
  • Obtained dismissal in arbitration for a national auditing firm facing nonsolicitation and trade secret misappropriation claims.
  • Favorably resolved a high-stakes employment dispute on behalf of a measurement technology manufacturer.
  • Following remand in high-profile sexual assault litigation that led to a change in Texas law, secured settlements with national organizations and a former judge.
  • Briefed and argued an appeal on behalf of an asylum applicant before the US Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit.

Credentials

Education
  • University of Texas School of Law, J.D., 2020
  • Texas Christian University, B.S., 2016
Admissions
  • Texas, 2020
Courts
  • U.S. Court of Appeals for the 5th Circuit
  • U.S. Dist. Ct., N. Dist. of Texas
  • U.S. Dist. Ct., E. Dist. of Texas
  • U.S. Dist. Ct., S. Dist. of Texas
  • U.S. Dist. Ct., W. Dist. of Texas
Memberships & Affiliations
  • Member, State Bar of Texas
  • Member, Houston Bar Association
  • Member, Houston Young Lawyers Association

Expertise

Services
Litigation
Industries
Energy & Natural Resources