Javier T. Duran

Principal

Overview

Javier T. Duran is a Principal with the firm, graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Philosophy from Rice University in 1995, and his Doctor of Jurisprudence from The University of Texas School of Law in 1999.  Prior to law school, Javier worked in residential construction repairing and remodeling homes in low-income neighborhoods.

During his 20-year career, Javier T. Duran has first-chaired felony jury trials as a Bexar County Criminal Assistant District Attorney.  Javier’s legal expertise also spans an impressive array of substantive areas.  He has worked with complex, multi-party, and multi-district litigations, and his practice areas emphasize representing businesses and individuals in employment , business litigation, personal injury , and products liability .  Javier also has experience representing the transportation industry and major retailers.

Practice Areas

Employment LawPersonal Injury DefenseProducts Liability

Professional Background

  • Germer PLLC: Joined Germer PLLC San Antonio

Bar Admissions

  • State Bar of Texas – 1999
  • Admitted to practice before the following courts:
    • Texas state courts
    • United States District Court for the Western District Court

Education

  • University of Texas at Austin School of Law
    • Juris Doctor – 1999
  • Rice University
    • Bachelor of Arts – 1995

 

Professional Memberships and Affiliations

  • San Antonio Bar Association
  • Texas Association of Defense Counsel

Representative Experience

  • Obtained reversal of trial court’s denial of a motion to compel arbitration in the Thirteenth Court of Appeals
  • Obtained reversal of a trial court’s denial of a Plea in Abatement on Dominant Jurisdiction in the Thirteenth Court of Appeals
  • Obtained reversal of a trial court’s denial of a Motion to Dismiss Pursuant to the Texas Citizens Participation Act in the Fourth Court of Appeals

Civic Involvement

  • FIRST Tech Challenge Robotics

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