Javier T. Duran - Germer PLLC | Attorney

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

Professional Background

Germer PLLC: Joined Germer PLLC San Antonio

Bar Admission(s)

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

Community Involvement

FIRST Tech Challenge Robotics

Professional Background

Germer PLLC: Joined Germer PLLC San Antonio

Bar Admission(s)

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

Community Involvement

FIRST Tech Challenge Robotics

Practice Areas

Beaumont:

GERMER PLLC
550 Fannin, Suite 400
Beaumont, Texas 77701
Ph: 409.654.6700
Fax: 409.835.2115
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Austin:

GERMER BEAMAN & BROWN PLLC
One Barton Skyway
1501 S Mopac Expy, Suite A400
Austin, TX 78746
Ph: 512.472.0288
Fax: 512.472.0721
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Houston:

GERMER PLLC
America Tower, 2929 Allen Parkway,
Suite 2900, Houston, TX 77019
Ph: 713.650.1313
Fax: 713.739.7420
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San Antonio:

GERMER PLLC
1826 North Loop 1604 West, Suite 300
San Antonio, Texas 78248
Ph: 210.640.1650
Fax: 512.472.0721
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Tyler:

GERMER PLLC
102 N College Ave, Suite 303
Tyler, TX 75702
Ph: 713.650.1313
Fax: 713.739.7420
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